JP7138951B2 - Program, game processing method, and game device - Google Patents

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Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law 1. Act 1 Store release date: August 21, 2019 / End user usage start date: August 28, 2019 Release location (a) Application download service (App Store) operated by Apple Inc. URL: https ://apps. apple. com/jp/app/id938506958 (b) Application download service (Google Play) operated by Google Inc. URL: https://play. google. com/store/apps/details? id=jp. konami. pawapuro app 2. Act 2 Posting date in the application August 22, 2019 Posting application The application "Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball", which started to be provided in Act 1 3. Act 3 Website posting date August 22, 2019 Website URL https://asc. s. konaminet. jp/asc/pawasma/webpage/news/event_championroad/2019_summer/rule_SpeedKnock_W83RYtJu. php? set_user_id=0 4. Act 4 Release date: September 1, 2019 Release location: Fan Festa in Tokyo 5. Act 5 Release date September 1, 2019 Release location Pawachan 2019 Tokyo Games 6. Act 6 Website publication date September 1, 2019 Website URL https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=0DtVAjMBato https://www. openrec. tv/live/mlrllmwwmrg7. Act 7 Date of publication in the application September 29, 2019 Published application The application "Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball", which began to be provided in Act 1 8. Act 8 (1) Website publication date September 29, 2019 (2) Website URL https://asc. s. konaminet. jp/asc/pawasma/webpage/news/event_championroad/2019_baseball/rule_SpeedKnock_IutvreqP. php? set_user_id=09. Act 9 Release date: November 4, 2019 Release location: Fan Festa in Osaka

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law 10. Act 10 Posting date in the application December 24, 2019 Posting application The application "Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball", which started to be provided in Act 1 11. Act 11 Website publication date December 24, 2019 Website URL https://asc. s. konaminet. jp/asc/pawasma/webpage/news/event_championroad/2019_final/rule_SpeedKnock_oiyqfv4L. php? set_user_id=0 12. Act 12 Website publication date January 10, 2020 Website URL https://www. openrec. tv/live/wez9yl4pj8l 13. Act 13 Release date January 11, 2020 Release location Fan Festa FINAL 14. Act 14 Release date January 11, 2020 Release location Pawachan 2019 Finals 15. Act 15 Website posting date January 11, 2020 Website URL https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=QRvLcxBYC2Q&feature=emb_logo https://www. openrec. tv/live/d1rn5o2mkrv 16. Act 16 Store release date January 14, 2020 Release location (a) Application download service (App Store) operated by Apple Inc. URL: https://apps. apple. com/jp/app/id938506958 (b) Application download service (Google Play) operated by Google Inc. URL: https://play. google. com/store/apps/details? id=jp. konami. pawapuro app

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law 17. Act 17 Posted date in the application January 14, 2020 Posted application The application "Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball" started to be provided in Act 16 18. Act 18 Website publication date January 14, 2020 Website URL https://asc. s. konaminet. jp/asc/pawasma/webpage/news/event_minibattle/01/rule_SpeedKnock_pHW0UmcX. php? set_user_id=0

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

For example, in a baseball game, an area for specifying the direction in which the fielder should move is displayed and the degree of success of the movement operation performed by the user is evaluated when the fielder is moved in the direction in which the batted ball arrives. is known (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

GameWith, [Power Pro App] Tips for Defensive Operation Charesta League 3 [Power Pro], [online], June 7, 2019, Power Pro Strategy Team, [Searched on August 19, 2019], Internet <URL : https://powerpro.gamewith.jp/article/show/105948>

For example, in comparison with actual fielder play, the fielder is required to move as quickly as possible in the direction of the batted ball. Taking this into consideration, it is preferable to request the user to perform the movement operation as soon as possible after the batter hits the ball in the game, as this enhances the interest of the game.

An object of some aspects of the present invention is to provide a program, a game processing method, and a game device capable of implementing a game that requires the user to perform a movement operation as soon as possible. one.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a program, a game processing method, and a game device capable of achieving the effects described in the embodiments to be described later.

One aspect of the present invention for solving the above-described problem is a program executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation, comprising: a reception unit that receives a user's operation; a display control unit for displaying an object having a pointer indicating a direction to be operated; and a changing unit that gradually decreases the direction range during an acceptance period in which user operation in the indicated direction can be accepted, and the display control unit changes the indicator to the direction range. and changing the display mode of the indicator in response to the gradual decrease of the direction range.

One aspect of the present invention is a game processing method executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation, comprising: receiving a user's operation; a step of displaying an object having an indicator to indicate; a step of determining whether a user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction; and a step of user's operation with respect to the indicated direction. and gradually decreasing the direction range within an acceptance period during which the direction range can be accepted, and in the displaying step, the indicator is displayed in a display mode indicating the direction range, and the direction range is gradually decreased. In the game processing method, the display mode of the indicator is changed in accordance with .

One aspect of the present invention is a game device that performs game processing based on a user's operation, and displays an object having a reception unit that receives a user's operation and an indicator that indicates a direction to be operated by the user. a display control unit for determining whether a user operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction; and a reception period during which the user operation with respect to the indicated direction can be accepted. and a changing unit for gradually decreasing the direction range, wherein the display control unit displays the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, and causes the indicator to correspond to the gradual decrease of the direction range. A game device that changes the display mode of a child.

The figure which shows an example of the home screen in 1st Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a game image of a knocking practice game according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing direction areas in the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the area over time according to the first embodiment; 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game system according to a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a terminal device according to the first embodiment; FIG. The figure which shows an example of the functional structure of the terminal device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the character information in 1st Embodiment. 4 is a diagram showing an example of direction area setting information according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure executed in relation to the knocking practice game according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a basic flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure executed in relation to a knocking practice game according to the second embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of normal ball processing according to the second embodiment; FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of jump ball processing according to the second embodiment; 10 is a flowchart showing an example of thorn ball processing according to the second embodiment; 10 is a flow chart showing an example of non-moving ball processing according to the second embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the guidance image which concerns on a 2nd modification. The figure which shows an example of the guidance image which concerns on a 3rd modification. The figure which shows the 1st example of the guidance image which concerns on a 4th modification. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the guidance image which concerns on a 4th modification. The figure which shows the 3rd example of the guidance image which concerns on a 4th modification. The figure which shows the 1st example of the circular guide image which concerns on a 6th modification. The figure which shows the 2nd example of the circular guide image which concerns on a 6th modification. The figure which shows the 1st example of the linear guide image which concerns on a 6th modification. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a second example of a linear guide image according to the sixth modification; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a third example of a linear guide image according to the sixth modification; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a fourth example of a linear guide image according to the sixth modification; The figure which shows an example of the polygon guidance image which concerns on a 6th modification. The figure which shows an example of the change of the guidance image which concerns on a 7th modification. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the guide image according to the eighth modified example; FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a first example of change in a guide image according to the ninth modification; FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a second example of changes in the guide image according to the ninth modification;

[First embodiment]
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[1. Game overview]
First, an overview of an example of a game executed by the game system according to this embodiment will be described. A game according to the present embodiment is a game played using a plurality of characters. A character is a game character such as a person, an animal, or an object (for example, a vehicle) that appears in a game, and is displayed as an image (character image) within the game screen. Specifically, an example of the game according to the present embodiment is a baseball game including a training part and a battle part.

The training part is a game part for training characters corresponding to players. In the training part, the character's ability can be improved by training the character.
The battle part is a game part in which a team including characters trained in the training part as players is used to play against an opponent's team in a baseball game.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a home screen. The home screen is a screen on which a home image corresponding to the main menu that is the starting point of this game is displayed. The illustrated home screen G100 displays icons P110, P120, P130, P140, P150, P160, P170, and P180 that function as operators for receiving user operations. Each icon is associated with a process to be executed in response to receiving an icon selection operation.

The icon P110 displays "training" and is associated with processing related to the training part. When the icon P110 is selected, the training part processing is executed.
The icon P120 displays "game" and is associated with processing related to the match part. When the icon P120 is selected, the processing of the battle part is executed.
The icon P130 displays "character list" and is associated with a character display process for displaying a list of possessed characters. The user can obtain and own a character through a lottery process or the like, which will be described later. When the icon P130 is selected, the character 1 display process is executed.

The icon P140 displays "my team" and is associated with team processing for displaying information about the team trained by the user in the training part and making various settings for the team. When icon P140 is selected, team processing is executed.
The icon P150 displays "lottery" and is associated with lottery processing for determining the character to be acquired by the user by lottery. When the icon P150 is selected, lottery processing is executed.
The icon P160 displays "shop" and is associated with purchase processing for purchasing and acquiring items by consuming game values such as points. When icon P160 is selected, purchase processing is executed.
Note that the game ends when an operation to end the game is performed.

"Special" is displayed on the icon P170, and processing of a special part that allows a specific game constituting part of the game to be played is executed. For example, in the special part, there are games that focus on specific elements in baseball (for example, knocking practice games), and games that are not directly related to baseball rules (bingo, etc.). Including games. The game of this special part is a small-scale game (mini-game, mini-battle) compared to the battle part and training part. When the icon P170 is selected, the processing of the special part is executed.

The icon P180 displays "Tournament" and is associated with the processing of the tournament part in which players compete in the tournament. When the icon P180 is selected, the processing of the tournament part is executed. For example, players are ranked (for example, national ranking) according to the results of playing the knocking practice game in the special part, and if they rank high in this national ranking, they are granted the right to participate in the competition.

[2. About the knock practice game]
The special part includes a knock practice game as part of the game. In the knocking practice game, a character selected by the user as a training target is made to practice knocking. In the knocking practice game, the user operates the character selected as the training target to make the player catch the ball hit by the knocker.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the game screen G200 of the knock practice game.
The game screen G200 displays a game space modeled after a baseball field. A fielder character C1 and a knocker character C2 are displayed in the game space. The viewpoint for the game space is set so that the knocker character C2 is viewed from behind the fielder character C1. In the game space, a batter's box is arranged on the upper side of the game screen G200 and on the far side of the game space, and a defense area is arranged on the lower side of the game screen G200 and on the front side of the game space. In other words, the knocker character C2 is displayed on the upper side of the game screen G200, and the fielder character C1 is displayed on the lower side of the game screen G200. The ball B hit by the knocker character C2 moves from the back side of the game space to the front side, that is, from the direction of the knocker character C2 on the upper side of the game screen G200 to the direction of the fielder character C1 on the lower side of the game screen G200. to be displayed.

An information presentation area AR10 is provided in the game screen G200. Game information related to the knock practice game is displayed in the information presentation area AR10. For example, as the game information, information indicating that it is a knocking practice game, acquired points obtained in the game, and the number of remaining balls in the game are displayed. Acquisition points are points given according to the evaluation of the operation performed by the user to catch the knocked ball B. FIG.

The information presentation area AR10 may display, for example, the cumulative value of points (point cumulative value) given according to the evaluation for each ball caught so far. The accumulated point value is given to the fielder character C1, but since the user is operating the fielder character C1, it can be regarded as a parameter given to the user.

The remaining number of balls indicates the remaining number of knocks that can be received in the knock practice game, for example, out of 30 knocks that can be received in total.

The incoming direction of the ball B knocked by the knocker character C2 is, for example, an arbitrary lateral direction with reference to the front of the fielder character C1. The incoming direction of the ball B is determined, for example, randomly for each knock.
The user determines the incoming direction of the ball B according to the fact that the ball B has been hit by the knocker character C2. Then, as an operation for causing the fielder character C1 to catch the ball B, the user performs an operation (moving operation) of designating the direction in which the fielder character C1 should move according to the incoming direction of the ball B. The move operation becomes acceptable when the ball B is hit by the knocker character C2.

In this embodiment, the movement operation is a flick operation on the game screen G200 displayed on the touch panel monitor. The movement operation may be a swipe operation or a slide operation other than the flick operation. That is, as long as it is an operation for designating the direction in which the fielder character C1 should be moved, the operation means for the movement operation is arbitrary. The operation starting point of touch operations such as flick operations is preferably the position where the fielder character C1 is arranged on the game screen G200, but it may be different from the position where the fielder character C1 is arranged. It may be both at the specified position and at a position different from that position.

As described above, the ball B hit by the knocker character C2 is displayed so as to move from the upper side of the game screen G200 toward the lower side of the fielder character C1. By adopting such a touch operation, it is possible to reduce the obstruction of the upper side of the fielder character C1 on the game screen G200 by the user's touch operation, and improve the user's visibility of the display of the ball B moving in the game space. As a result, the operability of the game is improved.

The move operation will be described more specifically. The game screen G200 in the figure shows the state of timing when the ball B is knocked by the knocker character C2 in one knock.
At the timing when the ball B is knocked by the knocker character C2 and the ball B starts to move toward the fielder character C1, guidance is displayed on the game screen G200 at the foot of the fielder character C1 to guide the direction to be instructed by the movement operation. Display of the image G is started.
The guide image G guides the direction (optimal direction) that is required to be designated by the movement operation according to the incoming direction of the ball B hit by the knocker character C2. The guide image G has an annular (doughnut-like) shape so as to visually facilitate the optimum direction centered on the feet of the fielder character C1. In the figure, the guide image G is displayed in an elliptical shape due to the relationship of the viewpoint with respect to the game space, but is circular when viewed from above the ground surface.

FIG. 3 is a view of the guide image G arranged on the game screen G200, which is extracted and viewed from above the ground plane. The guide image G includes four areas, a first area AR11, a second area AR12, a third area AR13, and a fourth area AR14, so as to divide a circular (doughnut-shaped) circumference. Areas are color coded. As an example, the first area AR11 is white, the second area AR12 is yellow, the third area AR13 is green, and the fourth area AR14 is red. In the figure, color coding is schematically represented by the density of halftone dots.

One first area AR11 is arranged. Two second regions AR12 are arranged so as to sandwich the first region AR11 from both sides. Two third regions AR13 are provided so as to sandwich the region formed by the first region AR11 and the two second regions AR12 from both sides. At least one of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 is displayed as an indicator that indicates the direction in which the user should operate. The area in the guide image G other than the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 is the fourth area AR14.

The first area AR11 is an area indicating a direction (optimal direction) that is required to be designated by a movement operation with respect to the center point O, corresponding to the incoming direction of the ball B hit by the knocker character C2.
When the direction indicated by the movement operation by the user is included in the first area AR11, it is determined that the ball has been successfully caught in the best condition, and the evaluation (operation evaluation) related to the movement operation is out of five stages. The first level is the highest. In this case, on the game screen G200, the fielder character C1 is displayed, for example, as an image simulating a state of catching the ball B from the front. That is, the first area AR11 corresponds to a judgment area for judging the operation evaluation as the first level.
The first area AR11 is assigned the highest point (an example of a parameter) among the five levels. Points assigned to the first area AR11 are awarded to the fielder character C1 in response to the designation of the first area AR11 by the movement operation.

The second area AR12 is an area indicating a direction closest to the optimum direction as a direction deviating from the optimum direction.
When the direction indicated by the movement operation by the user is included in the second area AR12, it is determined that the ball was successfully caught in the second best state, and the operation evaluation is the second highest among the five stages. 2 levels. In this case, on the game screen G200, the fielder character C1 is displayed, for example, as an image simulating a state of jumping and catching the ball B. FIG. That is, the second area AR12 corresponds to a determination area for determining that the operation evaluation is of the second level.
The second area AR12 is assigned the second highest point (an example of a parameter) among the five levels. Points assigned to the second area AR12 are awarded to the fielder character C1 in response to the designation of the second area AR12 by the movement operation.

The third area AR13 is an area indicating the next closest direction to the optimum direction after the direction indicated by the second area AR12 as a direction deviating from the optimum direction.
If the direction indicated by the movement operation by the user is included in the third area AR13, it is determined that the ball was caught but was regrettable, and the operation evaluation is the third level out of five stages. . In this case, on the game screen G200, the fielder character C1 is displayed, for example, as an image simulating a state of dropping the ball B forward without being able to catch it. That is, the third area AR13 corresponds to a determination area for determining that the operation evaluation is of the third level.
The third area AR13 is assigned the third point (an example of a parameter) among the five levels. Points assigned to the third area AR13 are awarded to the fielder character C1 in response to the designation of the third area AR13 by the movement operation.

The fourth area AR14 is an area indicating a direction deviating from the optimum direction.
If the direction indicated by the movement operation by the user is included in the fourth area AR14, it is determined that the ball is completely unsuccessful in catching the ball, and the operation evaluation is the fourth level among the five stages. In this case, on the game screen G200, the fielder character C1 is displayed as an image simulating a state in which it cannot catch up with the ball B, for example. That is, the fourth area AR14 corresponds to a judgment area for judging operation evaluation as the fourth level.
The fourth area AR14 is assigned the fourth point (an example of parameters) in the five stages. Points assigned to the fourth area AR14 are awarded to the fielder character C1 in response to the designation of the fourth area AR14 by the movement operation.

In the game screen G200, each determination area of the guide image G is set so that the center of the direction from the center point O to the first area AR11 faces the arrival direction of the ball B hit by the knocker character C2.
For example, when the incoming direction of the ball B is the right side of the fielder character C1, the center of the direction from the center point O to the first area AR11 in the game screen G200 points to the upper right in accordance with the incoming direction of the ball B. , each judgment area of the guide image G is set. Further, when the incoming direction of the ball B is the front of the fielder character C1, each judgment of the guidance image G is performed so that the center of the direction from the center point O to the first area AR11 points straight up on the game screen G200. A region is set.

Further, in the present embodiment, a time limit (operation time limit) is set for the movement operation. This operation time limit corresponds to the time from when the ball B is hit by the knocker character C2 until the ball B passes through the defense range of the fielder character C1. That is, the operation time limit is a reception period during which the user's movement operation for the ball B from the knocker character C2 can be received.
If the movement operation is not performed within the operation time limit, the operation evaluation is the fifth lowest level among the five stages. The lowest point (an example of a parameter) among the five levels is assigned to the movement operation not performed within the operation time limit. The lowest points are given to the fielder character C1 in accordance with the fact that the movement operation has not been performed within the operation time limit. For example, the lowest point may be "zero" (no points awarded).

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the determination area for each level of operation evaluation is changed according to the passage of time within the operation time limit. Therefore, each area AR11 to AR14 in the guide image G is changed according to the passage of time. For example, by shrinking the determination region in which the operation evaluation is determined to be the first level as time elapses, the direction indicated by the user's movement operation and the first region AR11 (optimal direction) change over time. becomes difficult to match. As a result, the more time passes, the more difficult it becomes to succeed in the movement operation specifying the optimum direction.

Furthermore, the determination area determined to be the second level and the determination area determined to be the third level may be reduced in accordance with the passage of time. In this case, the determination area determined as the fourth level relatively expands as the other determination areas shrink. It should be noted that the concept of reduction of the determination area includes disappearance (disappearance) of the determination area. Moreover, at least one determination area that shrinks with time should be included in the guide image G1.

The following description is a form example in which the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 in the guide image G are changed so as to shrink over time. In this form example, the fourth area AR14 changes so as to expand relative to the contraction of the other areas AR11 to AR13 over time.

FIG. 4 shows an example of how each of the areas AR11 to AR14 in the guide image G changes over time within the operation time limit. In this example, four guide images G1 to G5 that change in chronological order are shown.
The guide image G1 shows the states of the areas AR11 to AR14 at time t0 when the operation time limit starts.
The guidance image G2 shows the state of each of the areas AR11 to AR14 at the timing when a certain time t1 has passed since the time t0 when the operation time limit started.
The guide image G3 shows the states of the areas AR11 to AR14 at time t2, which is a certain amount of time after time t1.
Guide image G4 shows the state of each of areas AR11 to AR14 at time t3, when a certain amount of time has passed since time t2.
The guide image G5 shows the states of the areas AR11 to AR14 at time t4 when the operation time limit ends.

As time elapses from time t0 to time t1, the state of the guide image G1 changes to the state of the guide image G2. That is, the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 change so as to gradually shrink around the optimum direction. On the other hand, the remaining fourth area AR14 changes so as to expand as the first area AR11, second area AR12, and third area AR13 shrink.

Then, at time t2 after a certain amount of time has passed since time t1, the first area AR11 disappears and the second area AR12, third area AR13, and fourth area AR14 remain, as shown in the guide image G3. becomes.

At time t3 after a certain period of time has passed since time t2, the second area AR12 disappears and the third area AR13 and the fourth area AR14 remain, as shown in the guide image G4.

Then, at time t4 when a certain amount of time has passed since time t3 and the operation time limit ends, the third area AR13 disappears and only the fourth area AR14 remains, as shown in the guide image G4. state.
In this way, the determination area that contributes to the operation evaluation gradually decreases as time passes within the operation time limit. increasing. The determination area that contributes to the operation evaluation includes at least the first area AR11, and depending on the aspect, includes the second area AR12 and the third area AR13.

In the figure, the first area AR11 disappears before the end of the operation time limit. may or may not disappear. Further, even if the first area AR11 disappears at a timing before the end of the operation time limit, the timing of disappearance can be determined arbitrarily. In this case, after the first area AR11 disappears, the remaining second area AR12 and third area AR13 are further reduced. , the third area AR13 and the fourth area AR14 may remain.

In the first area AR11, the second area AR12, the third area AR13, and the fourth area AR14 described above, the direction indicated by the movement operation by the user is included in the direction range corresponding to the indicated direction to be operated by the user. This is a judgment area (area for judging the operation direction) for judging whether or not the Areas AR11 to AR14 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are displayed as an example of a display mode showing the direction range. The circumference of the guide image G is divided into a plurality of areas AR11 to AR14, and the direction range is divided into a plurality of areas corresponding to the area divisions. In other words, in the guide image G, each of the divided areas AR11 to AR14 is displayed as a display mode showing each of the plurality of divided directional ranges. Each of the areas AR11 to AR14 is hereinafter referred to as a "direction area" because it indicates a direction range.

[3. Regarding the setting of the area division of the direction area in the initial state]
In this embodiment, the setting of the area divisions of the areas AR11 to AR14 in the guide image G at the start of display (initial state) will be described with reference to FIG. 3 again.

In FIG. 3, central angles θ1, θ2, θ3, and θ4 are shown as directional ranges corresponding to the respective regions AR11 to AR14 with the central point O as a reference. The central angle θ1 is the central angle corresponding to the arc of the first area AR11 portion on the circumference of the guide image G. As shown in FIG. The central angle θ2 is a central angle corresponding to an arc when the second regions AR12 arranged to sandwich the first region AR11 are viewed as a continuous region. The central angle θ3 is a central angle corresponding to an arc when the third area AR13 arranged to sandwich the first area AR11 and the second area AR12 is viewed as a continuous area. The central angle θ4 is a direction range that does not include any of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3 on the circumference of the guide image G, and is the central angle corresponding to the arc of the fourth area AR14 portion. As the setting of the direction area in the initial state (at the start of display) of the guide image G, the initial values of the central angles θ1, θ2, θ3, and θ4 of the respective areas AR11 to AR14 are set.

For example, the initial value of the central angle θ1 is calculated using the basic ability and the special ability of the character information of the fielder character C1 and the number of consecutive successful catches (an example of the result of the operation) as parameters for calculation. calculated using Specifically, the multiplier is set based on the total value of defense and ball catching in the basic ability, the multiplier is set according to the special ability, and the multiplier is set according to the number of consecutive successful catches. A value obtained by multiplying 360° by the magnification obtained is set as the initial value of the central angle θ1.

In calculating the initial value of the central angle θ2, the multiplier set based on the defensive power and running power in the basic ability, the multiplier set according to the special ability, and the number of consecutive successful catches A value obtained by multiplying 360° by the magnification set by , is set as the initial value of the central angle θ2. Furthermore, in calculating the initial value of the central angle θ3, the multiplier set based on the defensive power and running power, the multiplier set according to the special ability, and the number of consecutive successful catches A value obtained by multiplying 360° by the set magnification is set as the initial value of the central angle θ3.
Note that at least one of the initial values of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3 may be calculated using parameters different from those for the other initial values. The initial value of the central angle θ4 is obtained by subtracting the value of the central angle θ3 from 360°.

Also, with regard to any of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3, the higher the basic ability, the higher the magnification to be set.
Also, with respect to any of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3, the higher the special ability, the higher the set magnification.
In addition, for any of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3, the multiplier set according to the number of consecutive successful ball catches decreases as the number of consecutive successful ball catches increases. is set to
That is, the higher the basic ability and the higher the special ability of the fielder character C1, the wider the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 in the initial state, and the narrower the fourth area AR14. Therefore, it becomes a setting that makes it easy to succeed in catching a ball.
On the other hand, as the number of successful ball catching increases in succession, the areas AR11, AR12, and AR13 in the initial state are set narrower, making ball catching more difficult and difficult.

[4. Regarding the setting of the change speed of the direction area]
As described with reference to FIG. 4, the guide image G is divided into a first area AR11, a second area AR12, and a third area AR13 (that is, central angles θ1, θ2, θ3) is reduced and the fourth region AR14 (that is, the central angle θ4) is expanded, so that the direction region (direction range) that contributes to the operation evaluation gradually decreases.
Furthermore, the speed (region change speed) at which the direction region (direction range) contributing to the operation evaluation gradually decreases over time is set according to a predetermined parameter (for example, an ability parameter) set for the fielder character C1. be. The area change speed is the amount of change in the central angle of each of the areas AR11 to AR14 per unit time.

For example, the area change speed is changed according to the predetermined basic ability of the fielder character C1 and the number of consecutive successful catches. As a specific example, the area change speed is set as follows. The area change speed of the fourth area AR14 is calculated based on the total value of the defensive ability, running ability, and shoulder strength in the basic ability. This is used as a basic expansion speed, and the expansion speed of the fourth area AR14 is calculated by multiplying the basic expansion speed by a magnification (coefficient) set according to the number of times the ball is successfully caught in succession. .

After the start of the operation time limit, the fourth area AR14 changes so as to expand the central angle θ4 according to the calculated expansion speed. In response to such a change in the fourth region AR14, the first region AR11, the second region AR12, and the third region AR13 are changed so as to uniformly reduce the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3. may be made That is, each of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3 may be reduced by 3° as the central angle θ4 is increased by 3°.
That is, the area change speed, which is the amount of change in the center angle of each of the areas AR11 to AR14 per unit time, is determined by the expansion speed of the fourth area AR14.

By changing the area change speed in this way, the operation time limit is also changed. In the knock practice game, changing the operation time limit in this way may change the moving speed of the ball B hit by the knocker character C2.

[5. Game system configuration]
Next, the configuration of the game system 1 according to this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game system 1 according to this embodiment. The game system 1 comprises a plurality of terminal devices 10-1, 10-2, . . . , 10-n (n is a natural number) and a server device 30. Connected. Since the terminal devices 10-1, 10-2, .

The terminal device 10 functions as a game device by executing a game control program. For example, the terminal device 10 is a computer device used by a user, and can be a game machine, a PC (Personal Computer), a tablet PC, a mobile phone such as a smart phone or a feature phone, or the like.

The server device 30 manages game data and a game control program necessary for executing the game control program on the terminal device 10 . For example, the server device 30 is a computer device managed by a game operating company, and can be regarded as a system composed of a plurality of server machines, storages, network switches, routers/firewalls, and the like.
The game data managed by the server device 30 is used when the terminal device 10 executes the game control program, or is transmitted to the terminal device 10 in advance and used.
The game data may also include advertisement data (information on other games) displayed during the game. For example, the image displayed on the screen of the terminal device 10 is part of the game data.
The game control program managed by the server device 30 includes a part of the game control program. The game control program includes not only those downloaded to the terminal device 10 before starting the game, but also those downloaded to the terminal device 10 after starting the game.
Note that the game control program downloaded to the terminal device 10 before starting the game may be managed by a server device that distributes programs that operate on the terminal device 10 instead of the server device 30 .

[5-1. Game terminal hardware configuration]
Next, the configuration of the terminal device 10 according to this embodiment will be described in detail.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal device 10 according to this embodiment. The terminal device 10 includes, for example, a communication section 11 , an input section 12 , a display section 13 , an audio output section 14 , a storage section 15 and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 16 . The terminal device 10 can use a general-purpose smart phone, and does not require special hardware for executing the game control program as long as the processing power of the CPU does not matter. That is, as long as a program that is properly created in accordance with the hardware configuration of the terminal device 10 in which the game control program is executed is used, part of the hardware configuration may differ from that of the present embodiment.

The communication unit 11 is a device that performs communication conforming to the communication standard of the communication network NW such as wireless LAN, wired LAN, mobile communication (LTE), etc., with which the terminal device 10 and the server device 30 can communicate.

The input unit 12 is a device capable of receiving interactive information during game execution. Interactive information is, for example, user operation information for the terminal device 10 . Examples of the input unit 12 include physical devices such as buttons, keyboards, levers, and other mechanical operations, GUI pointing devices (mouse and touch panel), and speech and gesture recognition devices (microphones, cameras). The input unit 12 may be configured integrally with the terminal device 10, or may be configured as a separate entity that is wired or wirelessly connected. The input unit 12 outputs an input operation signal based on the operation.

The display unit 13 is a display that displays information such as images and texts, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display panel, and the like. Note that the display unit 13 may be configured separately from the terminal device 10, and may be, for example, a television, an external monitor, or a head-mounted display (HMD).

The audio output unit 14 includes, for example, a speaker, an audio output terminal for outputting audio to headphones or the like, and the like.

The storage unit 15 includes, for example, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), etc. Various information, images, programs, etc. used for processing by the terminal device 10 are stored. Note that the storage unit 15 is not limited to being built in the terminal device 10, and may be an external storage device connected via a digital input/output port such as a USB.

The CPU 16 executes various programs stored in the storage section 15 and controls each section of the terminal device 10 . Note that the CPU 16 is an example of a processor that executes processing in the terminal device 10 .

The terminal device 10 may include a camera, a gyro sensor, a GPS (Global Positioning System) chip, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, an ambient light sensor, a proximity sensor, and a fingerprint sensor (not shown).

[5-2. Functional Configuration of Game Terminal]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the terminal device 10 according to this embodiment. In this diagram, a data storage unit 150 and a control unit 160 are shown as the functional configuration of the terminal device 10 . The data storage unit 150 has a functional configuration corresponding to the storage unit 15 shown in FIG. The control unit 160 is a functional configuration realized by the CPU 16 executing the game control program stored in the storage unit 15 .

The data storage unit 150 includes a character information storage unit 151 and an area information storage unit 152 as parts for storing information necessary for executing game processing corresponding to the knocking practice game of the present embodiment.

The character information storage unit 151 stores information on a plurality of characters that can be used in the game.
FIG. 8 shows an example of character information D151 stored in the character information storage unit 151. As shown in FIG.
The character information D151 is associated with a character ID, a character name, data indicating the character's ability, and the like.
A character ID is identification information that identifies each character. The character name is the name of the character. The data indicating the character's ability includes basic ability data indicating "basic ability", special ability data indicating "special ability", and the like.
"Basic ability" is a basic ability that a character has. The basic ability data includes ability parameters such as "rank" and "ability value" corresponding to "defensive ability", "running ability", "shoulder strength", and "ball catching". "Defensive ability" is an ability related to defense. For example, the higher the defensive ability value, the faster the character can catch or throw a ball. "Running power" is the running speed. For example, the higher the ability value of "running power", the higher the running speed, the higher the probability of hitting in the infield and the success rate of stealing bases in offense, making it easier to advance, and the wider the range of defense. "Shoulder strength" is the strength of the shoulder. For example, the higher the "shoulder strength" ability value, the higher the speed of the ball thrown by the character or the longer the distance. "Catch" is the ability to avoid errors. The higher the ability value of "catching a ball", the less likely it is to make an error.
A "special ability" is an ability that a character can possess other than the basic ability. In the special ability data, as indicated by "special ability #1", "special ability #2", "special ability #3", etc., abilities indicating whether or not the character possesses each predetermined special ability. Contains parameters. These ability parameters are parameters that affect the progress of the game.
Note that these pieces of information are only examples, and the character information D151 may be associated with various character-related information such as character images of each character, defense positions, forms, and the like.

Returning to FIG.
The area information storage unit 152 stores area setting information. The area setting information is information that is used in relation to settings related to the guide image G. FIG. The setting regarding the guide image G here includes the setting of the initial state of each of the areas AR11 to AR14 in the guide image G and the setting of the area change speed in the operation time limit.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the area setting information D152 stored in the area information storage unit 152. As shown in FIG.
The area setting information D152 in the figure includes first area setting information, second area setting information, third area setting information, and fourth area setting information.

The first area setting information is information used for setting the central angle θ1 of the first area AR11 in the initial state of the guide image G. FIG. The first area setting information includes continuous magnification information, basic magnification information, and special magnification information.
The consecutive magnification information is information indicating a magnification that is set according to the number of consecutive successful catches in setting the central angle θ1.
The basic magnification information is information indicating a magnification that is set according to predetermined basic abilities (defensive ability, ball catching) in the character information when setting the central angle θ1. The basic magnification information may indicate an arithmetic expression for calculating a magnification using a predetermined basic ability as a variable.
The special magnification information is information indicating a magnification that is set according to the special ability in the character information when setting the central angle θ1.

The second area setting information is information used for setting the center angle θ2 of the second area AR12 in the initial state of the guide image G. FIG. The second area setting information includes continuous magnification information, basic magnification information, and special magnification information.
The consecutive magnification information is information indicating a magnification that is set according to the number of consecutive successful catches in setting the central angle θ2.
The basic magnification information is information indicating a magnification that is set according to predetermined basic abilities (defensive ability, running ability) in the character information when setting the central angle θ2. The basic magnification information may indicate an arithmetic expression for calculating a magnification using a predetermined basic ability as a variable.
The special magnification information is information indicating a magnification set according to the special ability in the character information when setting the central angle θ2.

The third area setting information is information used for setting the center angle θ3 of the third area AR13 in the initial state of the guide image G. FIG. The third area setting information includes continuous magnification information, basic magnification information, and special magnification information.
The continuous magnification information is information indicating a magnification that is set according to the number of consecutive successful catches in setting the central angle θ3.
The basic magnification information is information indicating a magnification that is set according to predetermined basic abilities (defensive ability, running ability) in the character information when setting the central angle θ3. The basic magnification information may indicate an arithmetic expression for calculating a magnification using a predetermined basic ability as a variable.
The special magnification information is information indicating the magnification set according to the special ability in the character information when setting the central angle θ3.

The setting of the central angle θ4 of the fourth area AR14 in the initial state of the guide image G is relatively determined by setting the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3.
The fourth area setting information is information used for setting the enlargement speed of the fourth area AR14. The fourth area setting information includes enlargement speed information and magnification setting information.
The enlargement speed information is information for setting a basic enlargement speed. The expansion speed information may indicate, for example, an arithmetic expression for calculating the basic expansion speed using predetermined basic abilities (defensive ability, running ability, shoulder strength) in the character information as variables.
The magnification setting information is information for setting a magnification by which the calculated basic enlargement speed is multiplied. The magnification setting information is, for example, information in which a predetermined magnification value is associated with the number of consecutive successful ball catches.

Returning to FIG. The control unit 160 includes an operation reception unit 161, an initial setting unit 162, a display control unit 163, a determination unit 164, and an evaluation unit 165 as functional units that implement game processing corresponding to the knocking practice game of the present embodiment. , and a changing unit 166 .

The operation accepting portion 161 accepts an operation on the input portion 12 . The operation reception unit 161 acquires an operation signal input to the input unit 12 based on user's operations on the various game screens described above. Operation accepting unit 161 accepts a movement operation in response to the game processing of the knock practice game.

The initial setting unit 162 sets the direction area of the guide image G in the initial state. For example, the initial setting unit 162 refers to the character information D151 (see FIG. 8) and the area setting information D152 (see FIG. 9) to set ability parameters such as basic abilities and special abilities in the character information of the fielder character C1. Based on this, the initial value of the direction area is determined. As a specific example, as described above with reference to FIG. 3, the initial setting unit 162 sets the first area AR11, Initial values of central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3 of the second area AR12 and the third area AR13 are determined. The initial setting unit 162 also determines the initial value of the central angle θ4 of the fourth area AR14 based on the determined initial values of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3.

The display control unit 163 causes the display unit 13 to display images corresponding to the home screen G100 and the game screen G200 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the display control unit 163 causes the display unit 13 to display an image of the knock practice game including the guide image G as an image corresponding to the game screen G200. As described above, the guide image G is displayed as an object having a direction area as an indicator for indicating the direction in which the user should operate. The display control unit 163 displays a guide image G including a direction area as an example of a display mode indicating a direction range corresponding to the instruction direction to be operated by the user. For example, the display control unit 163 controls a plurality of directional areas (a first area AR11, a second area AR12, a third area AR13 , and the fourth area AR14) are displayed.

Here, the directional range corresponding to the first area AR11 is the directional range corresponding to the central angle θ1. The directional range corresponding to the second area AR12 is the directional range corresponding to the remainder obtained by subtracting the central angle θ1 from the central angle θ2. The directional range corresponding to the third area AR13 is the directional range corresponding to the remainder obtained by subtracting the central angle θ2 from the central angle θ3. The directional range corresponding to the fourth area AR14 is the directional range corresponding to the central angle θ4.

The determination unit 164 determines whether the user's operation direction (operation direction of the movement operation) with respect to the instruction direction to be operated by the user is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the instruction direction. For example, the predetermined directional range is the directional range corresponding to the instruction direction to be operated by the user, and is the directional range corresponding to at least one of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13. . For example, the determining unit 164 determines which of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, the third area AR13, and the fourth area AR14 includes the direction indicated by the movement operation by the user. determines the operation direction of the user with respect to the instruction direction in which the user should operate. Further, the determination unit 164 determines whether or not the movement operation has been performed within the operation time limit.

The evaluation unit 165 evaluates the operation direction of the movement operation by the user based on the determination result of the determination unit 164 . When the evaluation unit 165 determines that the operation direction of the user is not included in the first area AR11, the evaluation unit 165 gives a lower evaluation than when it is determined to be included in the first area AR11. A case where it is determined not to be included in the first area AR11 is a case where it is determined to be included in the second area AR12, the third area AR13, or the fourth area AR14.
Further, when it is determined that the operation direction of the user is not included in the first area AR11 and the second area AR12, the evaluation unit 165 determines that the operation direction of the user is included in the first area AR11 and the second area AR12. is also rated low. A case where it is determined not to be included in either the first area AR11 or the second area AR12 is a case where it is determined to be included in the third area AR13 or the fourth area AR14.
Furthermore, when the evaluation unit 165 determines that the user's operation direction is not included in the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13, the evaluation unit 165 A lower evaluation is given than when it is determined to be included in any one of the three areas AR13. The case where it is determined not to be included in the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 is the case where it is determined to be included in the fourth area AR14.

That is, the evaluation unit 165 gives the highest evaluation (first level) when it is determined that the user's operation direction is included in the first area AR11. Further, when the evaluation unit 165 determines that the user's operation direction is included in the second area AR12, the evaluation unit 165 gives the second highest evaluation (second level) among the five levels. Further, when the evaluation unit 165 determines that the user's operation direction is included in the third area AR13, the evaluation unit 165 gives the third highest evaluation (third level) among the five levels. Further, when the evaluation unit 165 determines that the user's operation direction is included in the fourth area AR14, the evaluation unit 165 gives the fourth highest evaluation (fourth level) among the five levels. Further, when the determination unit 164 determines that the movement operation has not been performed within the operation time limit, the evaluation unit 165 gives the lowest evaluation (fifth level) among the five stages. For example, based on these evaluation results, the evaluation unit 165 gives higher points to the user for higher evaluations and lower points for lower evaluations to the user. Note that the evaluation unit 165 may give “zero” points in the case of the lowest evaluation (fifth level). That is, the evaluation unit 165 does not have to give points to the lowest evaluation (fifth level). In addition, the evaluation unit 165 assigns the same evaluation to the case of the fourth highest evaluation (fourth level) and the lowest evaluation (fifth level) because both fail to catch the ball, and the evaluation unit 165 gives the same evaluation to the low value. points may be given to the user, or the points to be given may be "zero".

Note that the points are an example of reward given to the user according to the operation evaluation, and may be parameters other than the points. For example, the reward given to the user according to the operation evaluation may be a parameter such as points or coins instead of points.

The changing unit 166 executes control related to changing the display mode of the guide image G. FIG. For example, the changing unit 166 gradually decreases the direction range within an operation time limit (acceptance period) during which the user's operation (moving operation) on the guide image G can be accepted. Specifically, the changing unit 166 gradually decreases part or all of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3 according to the passage of time within the operation time limit. For example, the changing unit 166 gradually decreases any or all of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3 to zero before the operation time limit expires. The central angle θ4 is gradually increased corresponding to the gradual decrease of part or all of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3. For example, the changing unit 166 changes the center angle θ1 , the gradual decrease of some or all of the central angles .theta.2 and .theta.3, and the gradual increase of the central angle .theta.4. Here, the changing unit 166 determines the expansion speed value to be set in the expansion speed information based on the ability parameters such as the basic ability and the special ability in the character information of the fielder character C1. Note that this expansion speed (gradually increasing speed of the central angle θ4) corresponds to the gradually decreasing speed (area change speed) of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3.

In addition, the display control unit 163 changes the display mode of each direction area in accordance with the gradual decrease of the direction range by the changing unit 166 according to the passage of time within the operation time limit (see FIG. 4). For example, the display control unit 163 controls at least one of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 to correspond to the gradual decrease of part or all of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3. Change so that the part shrinks. Further, the display control unit 163 changes the fourth area AR14 so as to expand in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the central angle θ4.

[6. Processing procedure example]
An example of a processing procedure executed by the terminal device 10 of the present embodiment in relation to the knocking practice game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10 .
For example, in response to the user performing a predetermined operation of instructing the terminal device 10 to execute a knock practice game, the CPU 16 causes the display unit 13 to display a game screen G200 corresponding to the knock practice game ( step S101).
Further, the CPU 16 substitutes "1" as an initial value for the variable n indicating the number of knocks performed in the knock practice game (step S103).

The CPU 16 performs control so that the fielder character C1 waiting for a knock is displayed on the game screen G200 (step S105). At this time, the fielder character C1 is positioned, for example, in a predetermined defensive position on the ground.

The CPU 16 generates an image of the guide image G in the initial state (step S121). At this time, the CPU 16 acquires information on predetermined parameters and special abilities in the basic abilities of the fielder character C1 stored in the character information D151. It also acquires the number of times the ball has been successfully caught in succession in the current knocking practice game.
Based on the acquired information and the area setting information D152, the CPU 16 sets initial values of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3 for determining the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 in the initial state. Calculate The CPU 16 uses the initial values of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3 to calculate the central angle θ4 of the fourth area AR14.
The CPU 16 generates the guide image G based on the central angles θ1, θ2, θ3, and θ4 calculated as described above.

The CPU 16 sets the area change speed (step S123). As described above, the area change speed is the amount of change in the central angle corresponding to each of the areas AR11 to AR14 per unit time, and is determined by the expansion speed of the fourth area AR14. That is, the CPU 16 calculates the enlargement speed of the fourth area AR14 when setting the area change speed. For example, the CPU 16 calculates the basic expansion speed based on the total value of the predetermined basic abilities (defensive ability, running ability, shoulder strength) stored in the character information of the fielder character C1 and the area setting information D152. The CPU 16 calculates the expansion speed by multiplying the calculated basic expansion speed by a multiplier (shown in the area setting information D152) corresponding to the number of times the ball has been successfully caught in succession.
Note that the processing order of steps S121 and S123 may be changed. Alternatively, the processes of step S121 and step S123 may be executed in parallel.

The CPU 16 starts an operation time limit for accepting the user's movement operation (step S125). When starting to count the operation time limit, the CPU 16 calculates the operation time limit.
The operation time limit may be calculated based on the initial value of the central angle θ4 of the fourth area AR14 calculated in step S121 and the expansion speed of the fourth area AR14 calculated in step S123.
In other words, the CPU 16 calculates the time from the initial state of the guide image G to the fourth area AR14 only from the initial value of the central angle θ4 and the expansion speed. The time calculated in this manner is the operation limit time.

Further, the CPU 16 starts moving display of the ball B (step S127). At this time, the CPU 16 determines the moving direction of the ball B (the incoming direction of the ball B when viewed from the fielder character C1) and calculates the moving speed of the ball B. FIG.
The moving direction of the ball B may be determined in advance according to the number of knocks, or may be randomly determined, for example.
The movement speed of the ball B is determined according to, for example, the operation time limit calculated in step S125 and the determined movement direction. can be calculated based on the distance to
The CPU 16 causes the ball B to move according to the moving direction determined as described above and the moving speed calculated, thereby starting the moving display of the ball B. FIG.

The CPU 16 starts displaying the guide image G (step S129). The CPU 16 first displays the guide image G in the initial state generated in step S121 so as to be arranged at a position corresponding to the fielder character C1. At this time, the CPU 16 arranges the guide image G in the initial state such that the first area AR11 indicates the movement direction of the ball B determined in step S106.
After arranging the guide image G in the initial state, the CPU 16 displays each of the areas AR11 to AR14 in the guide image G so as to be reduced or enlarged at the area change speed set in step S123.
Note that the processing order of steps S127 and S129 may be changed. Alternatively, the processes of steps S127 and S129 may be executed in parallel. In the game screen G200, the user recognizes that the timing at which the movement of the ball B is started in step S127 and the timing at which the display of the guide image G is started in step S129 are the same.

After the movement of the ball B and the display of the guide image G are started as described above, the CPU 16 determines whether or not a movement operation has been performed (step S141).
When it is determined that the movement operation is not performed (step S141: NO), the CPU 16 determines whether or not the operation time limit started in step S125 has expired (step S143). If it is determined that the operation time limit has not expired (step S143: NO), the process returns to step S141.

Instead of determining whether or not the operation time limit started in step S125 has expired, it is also possible to determine whether or not the entire direction area of the guide image G has become the fourth area AR14 (red area). good. That is, in the process of step S143, it may be determined that the direction area of the guidance image G has all become the fourth area AR14 (red area) at the same timing as the end of the operation time limit. Further, it may be determined that a predetermined ratio or more of the direction areas of the guide image G are in the fourth area AR14 (red area) as the timing similar to the end of the operation time limit.

When it is determined that the movement operation has been performed (step S141: YES), the CPU 16 determines the direction area specified by the movement operation (step S147). That is, the CPU 16 determines in which of the areas AR11 to AR14 the operation direction of the movement operation is included. At this time, the CPU 16 determines which one of the areas AR11 to AR14 includes the operation direction of the movement operation in the arrangement state of the areas AR11 to AR14 in the guide image G at the timing when the movement operation is performed. determine whether As a result, the direction area specified by the movement operation is determined.

In step S147, the CPU 16 determines in which direction area the operation direction of the movement operation is included, and evaluates the operation direction of the movement operation by the user based on the determination result. For example, as described above, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction is included in the first area AR11, the evaluation is performed at the first level. There are two levels of evaluation. Further, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction is included in the third area AR13, it gives a third level evaluation, and when it determines that the operation direction is included in the fourth area AR14, it gives a fourth level evaluation. do.

The CPU 16 displays a ball-catching image corresponding to the determination result of step S147 (that is, the operation direction of the movement operation) (step S151). The catching image is an image of the fielder character C1 catching the ball B on the game screen G200. For example, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the first area AR11, the CPU 16 displays a ball catching image of catching the ball B from the front (successfully catching the ball). Further, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the second area AR12, the CPU 16 displays a ball catching image in which the fielder character C1 jumps and catches the ball B (successfully catching the ball). Further, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the third area AR13, the CPU 16 displays a ball catching image in which the fielder character C1 fails to catch the ball B and drops it in front (failed to catch the ball). . Further, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the fourth area AR14, the fielder character C1 cannot catch up with the ball B, and the ball cannot be caught (catch failure). display an image.

Further, the CPU 16 gives points to the user according to the evaluation based on the determination result of the operation direction in step S147 (step S153). For example, the CPU 16 gives higher points for higher evaluations and lower points for lower evaluations. The CPU 16 adds the point value to be given to the user to the accumulated point value of the user so far to update the accumulated point value.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S143 that the operation time limit has expired (step S143: YES), it means that the movement operation was desired to be performed within the operation time limit. In this case, the CPU 16 evaluates that the movement operation was a mistake (failed to catch the ball) (step S145). For example, the CPU 16 displays information indicating that the movement operation was a mistake (failed to catch the ball), and does not award points.

The CPU 16 updates the display of the information presentation area AR10 arranged on the game screen G200 according to the user's operation for this knock (step S171). Specifically, the CPU 16 changes the display contents of the points and the number of remaining balls in the information presentation area AR10 according to the current knock. For example, the CPU 16 changes the display content to the point value updated in step S153. Also, the CPU 16 changes the display content so as to decrease the number of remaining balls by one.

The CPU 16 increments the variable n (step S601). The CPU 16 determines whether or not the variable n incremented in step S601 is greater than the maximum value (step S603). The maximum value of the variable n corresponds to the number of times of knock practice.
If the variable n is equal to or less than the maximum value (step S603: NO), the number of knocked balls still remains. In this case, the process returns to step S103.
On the other hand, if the variable n is greater than the maximum value (step S603: YES), the processing in the figure ends. In this case, the knock practice game may be terminated.

[7. Summary of the first embodiment]
As described above, the terminal device 10 (an example of the game device) according to the present embodiment includes the operation reception unit 161 (an example of the reception unit), the display control unit 163, the determination unit 164, and the change unit 166. I have. The operation accepting unit 161 accepts a user's operation. The display control unit 163 displays a guide image G (an example of an object) having a direction area (for example, the first area AR11) that is an example of an indicator that indicates the pointing direction to be operated by the user. The determination unit 164 determines whether the user's operation direction (the operation direction by the movement operation) with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range (for example, central angle θ1) corresponding to the indicated direction. The changing unit 166 gradually decreases the direction range (for example, the central angle θ1) within the operation time limit, which is a period during which the user's operation in the indicated direction can be accepted. The display control unit 163 displays the direction area (for example, the first area AR11) in a display mode indicating the direction range, and displays the direction area (for example, the first area AR11) corresponding to the gradual decrease of the direction range. to change the display mode of

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 gradually decreases the direction range corresponding to the instruction direction to be operated by the user during the acceptance period during which the user's operation can be accepted, and the direction range corresponding to the gradual decrease of the direction range. Since the direction area (for example, the first area AR11) indicating the range is changed, it is possible to change the difficulty of the user's movement operation. As a result, the terminal device 10 can realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation as early as possible by gradually decreasing the direction range of the operation direction to be operated by the movement operation.

For example, the directional range is divided into a plurality of directional ranges (for example, directional ranges based on the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3) in stages as the distance from the indicated direction to be operated by the user increases. The determination unit 164 determines whether or not the user's operation direction is included in any of the divided direction ranges. The changing unit 166 divides a plurality of directional ranges (for example, central angle θ1, central angle θ2 , the range of directions based on the central angle θ3) is gradually decreased. At this time, the display control unit displays a first area AR11, a second area AR12, and a third area AR13 (an example of an indicator) as a display mode indicating each of the direction ranges divided into a plurality of sections. At least a part of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 is changed corresponding to the gradual decrease of the partitioned directional range.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 selects a plurality of directional ranges that are divided in stages according to distance from the designated direction to be operated by the user during the acceptance period during which the user's operation (moving operation) can be accepted. Gradually decrease with the lapse of time, and at least part of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13, which respectively indicate a plurality of directional ranges, is changed with the lapse of time in accordance with the gradual decrease. Therefore, it is possible to change the difficulty of the user's movement operation. As a result, the terminal device 10 can realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation as early as possible by gradually decreasing the direction range of the operation direction to be operated by the movement operation according to the passage of time. is obtained.

The terminal device 10 also includes an evaluation unit 165 that evaluates the operation direction (the operation direction of the movement operation) based on the determination result of the determination unit 164 . When the operation direction is determined not to be included in the direction range (for example, central angle θ1), the evaluation unit 165 gives a lower evaluation than when it is determined to be included in the direction range. For example, when the evaluation unit 165 determines that the operation direction is not included in the first area AR11, the evaluation unit 165 gives a lower evaluation than when it is determined that the operation direction is included in the first area AR11.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 gives a lower evaluation as the operation direction of the user's movement operation is more distant from the indicated direction (optimal direction) in which the user should operate. A high evaluation is likely to be obtained if the movement operation is performed while the range is wide. Therefore, the terminal device 10 can realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation as soon as possible.

For example, the changing unit 166 gradually decreases the directional range (for example, the central angle θ1) so that it becomes zero by the end of the acceptance period (for example, operation time limit). For example, the changing unit 166 gradually decreases the first area AR11 so that the first area AR11 becomes zero by the end of the acceptance period (for example, operation time limit).

According to the above configuration, when the user's movement operation exceeds the acceptance period (for example, operation time limit), the terminal device 10 has no direction range corresponding to the instruction direction (optimal direction) to be operated by the user. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation as early as possible.

Also, an ability parameter (an example of a first parameter) that affects the progress of the game is set for the fielder character C1 (an example of a game object related to user's operation). The changing unit 166 determines the gradual decrease speed when gradually decreasing the directional range (for example, at least part of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3) according to the ability parameter. For example, the changing unit 166 determines the area change speed when gradually decreasing at least part of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 according to the ability parameter.

According to the above configuration, the ability of the fielder character C1 affects the gradual decrease speed when the directional range (for example, the central angle θ1) is gradually decreased. As a result, the terminal device 10 changes the difficulty of the game according to the training result of the fielder character C1, so that it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

The terminal device 10 also includes an initial setting unit 162 . The initial setting unit 162 determines the initial values of the direction ranges (for example, at least part of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3) based on the ability parameters of the fielder character C1.

According to the above configuration, the ability of the fielder character C1 affects the initial values of the direction ranges (for example, at least part of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3). As a result, the terminal device 10 changes the difficulty of the game according to the training result of the fielder character C1, so that it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

In addition, a unit game (for example, one knock in a knock practice game) including an acceptance period (for example, operation time limit) during which the user's operation can be accepted in response to one instruction in the pointing direction is repeatedly performed a plurality of times, Based on the result of a certain unit game, the initial setting unit 162 determines the direction range (for example, central angle θ1, central angle θ2 , and at least part of the central angle θ3).

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 changes the initial value of the direction range from the next time onward according to the user's operation result (for example, the result of catching a ball). Therefore, the difficulty level of the game is changed according to the user's operation result. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, a unit game (for example, one knock in a knock practice game) including an acceptance period (for example, operation time limit) during which the user's operation can be accepted in response to one instruction in the pointing direction is repeatedly performed a plurality of times, Based on the result of a certain unit game, the changing unit 166 changes the above-mentioned range of directions (for example, central angle θ1, central angle θ2, and at least part of the central angle θ3) is determined. For example, based on the result of a certain unit game, the changing unit 166 changes the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the second area AR12 and 3. Determine the region change rate when at least part of the three regions AR13 is tapered.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 changes the gradual decrease speed of the direction range from the next time onward according to the user's operation result (for example, the ball catching result), so that the difficulty level of the game is changed according to the user's operation result. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In addition, a unit game (for example, one knock in a knock practice game) including an acceptance period (for example, operation time limit) during which the user's operation can be accepted in response to one instruction in the pointing direction is repeatedly performed a plurality of times, An arbitrary direction is selected from a plurality of predetermined directions as the indicated direction indicated for each unit game.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 randomly determines the direction in which the user should operate (the direction in which the ball B arrives) each time, so the user must instantly determine the direction in which the user should operate each time. . Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, in a knocking practice game (an example of a game) in which a fielder character C1 (an example of a game object) is moved in a game space (for example, a baseball stadium) based on a user's operation, the display control unit 163 controls the contact in the game space. A guide image G (an example of an object) is displayed centering on the contact position where the fielder character C1 is contacting the ground (for example, the ground). The operation receiving unit 161 can receive at least a user's operation (moving operation) on the ground position.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 indicates the instruction direction to be operated by the user, centering on the ground contact position where the fielder character C1 to be operated by the user is grounded. For example, since the guide image G is displayed, the user can operate intuitively, and operability can be improved.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described.
In this embodiment, a detailed example of the knocking practice game will be described. The knocking practice game may include a plurality of types of knocking practice with different operations to be performed depending on the type of ball hit by the knocker, restrictions on catching the ball, and the like. As described in the first embodiment, knocking practice in which a ball that has been hit by a knocker is moved in the incoming direction to catch the ball is called a "normal ball" knocking practice game. In the knocking practice game of this embodiment, there are three types of "normal ball", "jump ball", "thorn ball", and "non-moving ball". A “jump ball” is a ball hit by a knocker that jumps and catches, and the direction of the movement operation that the user should operate is limited only to the first area AR11. A "thornball" is a ball hit by a knocker that has thorns and must be dodged from the incoming ball. That is, the "thorn ball" is highly evaluated when the direction to be operated is opposite to that of the "normal ball" and the user's operation direction is opposite to the indicated direction. "Don't move the ball" means that the fielder character C1 must not move for a predetermined time until the ball hit by the knocker arrives. That is, in the case of "a ball that does not move", a high evaluation is given when the user does not operate the ball even when the ball arrives, and a low evaluation (mistake) is given when the user operates the ball. Since the user cannot know in advance whether the ball hit by the knocker is a "normal ball,""jumpball,""thornball," or "non-moving ball," It is necessary to instantly judge the type and take appropriate measures. As a result, it is possible to improve interest so that the knocking practice game does not become monotonous.

An example of a processing procedure executed by the terminal device 10 of the present embodiment in relation to the knocking practice game will be described with reference to flowcharts of FIGS. 11 to 15. FIG.
[Basic flow]
FIG. 11 shows an example of a basic flowchart of the knocking practice game according to this embodiment. The processes of steps S101, S103, S105, S601, and S603 in this figure are the same as the processes denoted by the same reference numerals in FIG. 10, and the description thereof will be omitted.

The CPU 16 selects the type of ball to be hit by the knocker (step S111). For example, the CPU 16 randomly selects from "normal ball", "jump ball", "thorn ball", and "non-moving ball".
If the selected ball is neither a "jump ball", a "thorn ball", or a "non-moving ball" (steps S113, S115, S117: NO), the CPU 16 assumes that the "normal ball" is selected, and Processing is executed (step S200).
When "jump ball" is selected (step S113: YES), the CPU 16 executes jump ball processing (step S300).
When "thornball" is selected (step S115: YES), the CPU 16 executes a thornball process (step S400).
When "non-moving ball" is selected (step S117: YES), the CPU 16 executes a non-moving ball process (step S500).

[Normal ball processing flow]
FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a detailed example of the normal ball processing (step S200). The processing of steps S221, S223, S225, S227, and S229 in this figure corresponds to the processing of steps S121, S123, S125, S127, and S129 in FIG. The guide image G displayed in normal ball processing includes a first area AR11, a second area AR12, a third area AR13, and a fourth area AR14 (see FIG. 3).

12 correspond to steps S141, S143, S145 and S147 in FIG.
When the CPU 16 determines that the movement operation has been performed (step S241: YES), it determines which of the areas AR11 to AR14 includes the operation direction of the movement operation (step S247). Also, the CPU 16 evaluates the operation direction of the movement operation by the user based on the determination result. For example, as described above, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction is included in the first area AR11 (white area), the CPU 16 sets the evaluation to the first level, and determines that the operation direction is included in the second area AR12 (yellow area). If it is judged to be included in the Further, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction is included in the third area AR13 (green area), the CPU 16 gives a third level evaluation, and determines that the operation direction is included in the fourth area AR14 (red area). If it does, it will be graded at Level 4.

When it is determined that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the first area AR11 (white area) (step S247: first area (white)), the CPU 16 performs A captured ball image is displayed (step S251). For example, the CPU 16 displays, as a ball-catching image, a state in which the ball B is caught from the front (successful ball-catching). The CPU 16 also gives the user points corresponding to the first area AR11 (white area) (step S253). For example, the CPU 16 gives the highest points according to the first level and updates the point accumulation value.

When it is determined that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the second area AR12 (yellow area) (step S247: second area (yellow)), the CPU 16 performs A captured ball image is displayed (step S255). For example, the CPU 16 displays, as a ball catching image, the fielder character C1 jumping and catching the ball B (successfully catching the ball). The CPU 16 also gives the user points corresponding to the second area AR12 (yellow area) (step S257). For example, the CPU 16 gives the second highest point corresponding to the second level and updates the accumulated point value.

When it is determined that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the third area AR13 (green area) (step S247: third area (green)), the CPU 16 determines the third area AR13 (green area). A captured ball image is displayed (step S259). For example, the CPU 16 displays, as a ball catching image, a scene in which the fielder character C1 fails to catch the ball B and drops it in front (failed to catch the ball). Further, the CPU 16 gives the user points corresponding to the third area AR13 (green area) (step S261). For example, the CPU 16 gives the third highest point corresponding to the third level, and updates the point accumulation value.
Note that the CPU 16 does not have to give points because the ball was not caught.

A ball-catching image corresponding to the operation direction of the movement operation corresponding to the fourth area AR14 (red area) is displayed (step S263). For example, when the CPU 16 determines that it is included in the ball catching image (step S247: fourth area (red)), the CPU 16 displays the ball catching image corresponding to the fourth area AR14 (red area). (Step S263). For example, the CPU 16 displays, as a ball catching image, the fielder character C1 unable to catch up with the ball B and fail to catch the ball (ball catching failure). The CPU 16 also gives the user points corresponding to the fourth area AR14 (red area) (step S265). For example, the CPU 16 gives the fourth highest points according to the fourth level and updates the point accumulation value.
Note that the CPU 16 does not have to give points because the ball was not caught.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S243 that the operation time limit has expired (step S243: YES), that is, if the movement operation is desired to be performed within the operation time limit, the CPU 16 determines that the movement operation has failed (failed to catch the ball). ) (step S245). For example, the CPU 16 displays information (for example, "late timing") indicating that the movement operation is a mistake (failure to catch the ball), and does not award points.

Instead of determining whether or not the operation time limit started in step S225 has expired, it is also possible to determine whether or not the entire direction area of the guide image G has become the fourth area AR14 (red area). good. That is, in the process of step S243, it may be determined that the entire direction area of the guide image G has become the fourth area AR14 (red area) at the same timing as the end of the operation time limit. Further, it may be determined that a predetermined ratio or more of the direction areas of the guide image G are in the fourth area AR14 (red area) as the timing similar to the end of the operation time limit.

The process of step S271 corresponds to the process of step S171 in FIG. 10, and the CPU 16 updates the display of the information presentation area AR10 arranged on the game screen G200 according to the user's operation for this knock.

[Jump ball processing flow]
FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a detailed example of the jump ball process (step S300). The processing of steps S321, S323, S325, S327 and S329 in this figure corresponds to the processing of steps S121, S123, S125, S127 and S129 in FIG. The guide image G displayed in the jump ball process includes only the first area AR11 and the fourth area AR14. For example, in the first area AR11, the second area AR12 and the third area AR13 among the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 shown in FIG. , the second area AR12, and the third area AR13.

In the jump ball process, the CPU 16 displays a jump icon on the game screen G200 to make the user recognize that it is a "jump ball" (step S331). A jump icon is an icon displayed as "jump". It should be noted that the processing order of steps S327, S329, and S331 may be changed. Alternatively, the processes of steps S327, S329 and S331 may be executed in parallel. For example, in the game screen G200, the timing for displaying the jump icon is, from the user's point of view, the same as the timing at which the ball B starts to move in step S327 and the timing at which the guidance image G starts to be displayed in step S329. It is time to recognize

13 correspond to steps S141, S143, S145 and S147 in FIG.
If the CPU 16 determines that a movement operation has been performed (step S341: YES), the CPU 16 determines which of the first area AR11 and the fourth area AR14 includes the operation direction of the movement operation (step S347). . Also, the CPU 16 evaluates the operation direction of the movement operation by the user based on the determination result. For example, as described above, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction is included in the first area AR11 (white area), the evaluation is given as the first level, and the operation direction is in the fourth area AR14 (red area). If it is judged to be included in the

When it is determined that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the first area AR11 (white area) (step S347: first area (white)), the CPU 16 performs A captured ball image is displayed (step S351). For example, the CPU 16 displays, as a ball-catching image, a state in which the ball B is caught from the front (successful ball-catching). Further, the CPU 16 gives the user points corresponding to the first area AR11 (white area) (step S353). For example, the CPU 16 gives points according to the first level and updates the point accumulation value.

When it is determined that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the fourth area AR14 (red area) (step S347: fourth area (red)), the CPU 16 determines the operation direction corresponding to the fourth area AR14 (red area). A captured ball image is displayed (step S363). For example, the CPU 16 displays, as a ball catching image, the fielder character C1 unable to catch up with the ball B and fail to catch the ball (ball catching failure). Further, the CPU 16 gives the user points corresponding to the fourth area AR14 (red area) (step S365). For example, the CPU 16 gives points according to the fourth level and updates the point accumulation value.
Note that the CPU 16 does not have to give points because the ball was not caught.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S343 that the operation time limit has expired (step S343: YES), that is, if the movement operation is desired to be performed within the operation time limit, the CPU 16 determines that the movement operation has failed (failed to catch the ball). ) (step S345). For example, the CPU 16 displays information (for example, "late timing") indicating that the movement operation is a mistake (failure to catch the ball), and does not award points.

Instead of determining whether or not the operation time limit started in step S325 has expired, it is also possible to determine whether or not the entire direction area of the guide image G has become the fourth area AR14 (red area). good. That is, in the process of step S343, it may be determined that the entire direction area of the guide image G has become the fourth area AR14 (red area) at the same timing as the end of the operation time limit. Further, it may be determined that a predetermined ratio or more of the direction areas of the guide image G are in the fourth area AR14 (red area) as the timing similar to the end of the operation time limit.

The process of step S371 corresponds to the process of step S171 in FIG. 10, and the CPU 16 updates the display of the information presentation area AR10 arranged on the game screen G200 according to the user's operation for this knock.

As in the normal ball processing, the guide image G including the first area AR11, the second area AR12, the third area AR13, and the fourth area AR14 is displayed, and the operation direction of the movement operation is determined and evaluated. When doing so, the second area AR12 and the third area AR13 may also be determined and evaluated as the first area AR11 (white area).

[Thornball processing flow]
FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing a detailed example of the thorn ball processing (step S400). The processes of steps S421, S423, S425, S427 and S429 in this figure correspond to the processes of steps S121, S123, S125, S127 and S129 in FIG. The guide image G displayed in the thornball process includes a first area AR11, a second area AR12, a third area AR13, and a fourth area AR14, as in the normal ball process.

In the thornball process, the CPU 16 displays a thornball icon on the game screen G200 to make the user recognize that it is a "thornball" (step S431). The thorny ball icon is an icon displaying an image of a 'thorny ball' with thorns on the ball. Further, in the thorny ball processing, the user can also recognize that the ball B coming from the knocker has thorns. Note that the processing order of steps S427, S429, and S431 may be changed. Alternatively, the processes of steps S427, S429 and S431 may be executed in parallel. For example, in the game screen G200, the timing for displaying the thornball icon is the timing for starting the movement of the ball B (ball with thorns) in step S427 and the timing for starting the display of the guidance image G in step S429. , are timings recognized as simultaneous by the user.

14 correspond to steps S141, S143, S145 and S147 in FIG.
When the CPU 16 determines that the movement operation has been performed (step S441: YES), it determines which of the areas AR11 to AR14 includes the operation direction of the movement operation (step S447). Also, the CPU 16 evaluates the operation direction of the movement operation by the user based on the determination result. In the thornball process, when the CPU 16 determines that the operation direction is included in any one of the first area AR11 (white area), the second area AR12 (yellow area), and the third area AR13 (green area) is evaluated as the fourth level, and if it is determined that the operation direction is included in the fourth area AR14 (red area), it is evaluated as the first level.

If it is determined that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in any one of the first area AR11 (white area), the second area AR12 (yellow area), and the third area AR13 (green area) (step S447 : first area (white) or second area (yellow) or third area (green)), the CPU 16 displays an image corresponding to the fourth area AR14 (red area) (step S451). For example, the CPU 16 displays an image showing how the ball B (thorn ball) collides with the fielder character C1 (escape failure). The CPU 16 also gives the user points corresponding to the fourth area AR14 (red area) (step S453). For example, the CPU 16 gives points according to the fourth level and updates the point accumulation value. It should be noted that the CPU 16 does not have to give points because the escape is unsuccessful. Alternatively, the CPU 16 may subtract from the accumulated points because the escape failed.

When it is determined that the operation direction of the movement operation is included in the fourth area AR14 (step S447: fourth area (red)), the CPU 16 displays an image corresponding to the first area AR11 (white area) ( step S463). For example, the CPU 16 displays an image showing that the fielder character C1 has managed to avoid the ball B (thornball) (successful escape). The CPU 16 also gives the user points corresponding to the first area AR11 (white area) (step S465). For example, the CPU 16 gives points according to the first level and updates the point accumulation value.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S443 that the operation time limit has expired (step S443: YES), that is, if the movement operation has not been performed within the operation time limit, the CPU 16 determines that the movement operation has failed (failed to escape). (step S445). For example, the CPU 16 displays information (for example, "timing late") indicating that the movement operation is a mistake (failure to escape) and an image showing how the ball B (thorn ball) hits the fielder character C1, and points. not give.

Instead of determining whether or not the operation time limit started in step S425 has expired, it is also possible to determine whether or not the entire direction area of the guide image G has become the fourth area AR14 (red area). good. That is, in the process of step S443, it may be determined that the entire direction area of the guide image G has become the fourth area AR14 (red area) at the same timing as the end of the operation time limit. Further, it may be determined that a predetermined ratio or more of the direction areas of the guide image G are in the fourth area AR14 (red area) as the timing similar to the end of the operation time limit.

The process of step S471 corresponds to the process of step S171 in FIG. 10, and the CPU 16 updates the display of the information presentation area AR10 arranged on the game screen G200 according to the user's operation for this knock.

[Do not move ball processing flow]
FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing a detailed example of the motionless ball processing (step S500). The processing of steps S521, S523, S525, S527 and S529 in this figure corresponds to the processing of steps S121, S123, S125, S127 and S129 in FIG. The guide image G displayed in the motionless ball process includes only the fourth area AR14. For example, the fourth area AR14 may be the entire circumference of the guide image G in which the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 shown in FIG. 3 are also changed to white and red.

In the motionless ball process, the CPU 16 displays a motionless icon on the game screen G200 to make the user recognize that the ball is a "motionless ball" (step S531). The do not move icon is an icon displayed as "do not move". The processing order of steps S527, S529, and S531 may be changed. Alternatively, the processes of steps S527, S529 and S531 may be executed in parallel. For example, in the game screen G200, the timing for displaying the motionless icon is the same as the timing for starting the movement of the ball B in step S527 and the timing for starting the display of the guide image G in step S529. It is time to recognize that there is.

Also, the process of step S541 in FIG. 15 corresponds to the process of step S141 in FIG. If the CPU 16 determines that the movement operation has been performed (step S541: YES), the fielder character C1 has moved, so the CPU 16 evaluates that the movement operation is a mistake (failure to catch the ball) (step S541: YES). S545). For example, the CPU 16 displays information (for example, "mistake") indicating that the movement operation is a mistake (failure to catch the ball), and does not award points.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S541 that the movement operation has not been performed (step S541: NO), the CPU 16 determines whether or not a certain period of time has elapsed after displaying the guide image G (step S549). . If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S549: NO), the process returns to step S541. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S549: YES), the CPU 16 sets the evaluation to the first level based on the determination result, and displays the ball-catching image corresponding to the first area AR11 (white area). (Step S551). For example, the CPU 16 displays, as a ball-catching image, a state in which the ball B is caught from the front (successful ball-catching). Further, the CPU 16 gives the user points corresponding to the first area AR11 (white area) (step S553). For example, the CPU 16 gives points according to the first level and updates the point accumulation value. Here, the certain period of time may be an operation time limit.

The process of step S571 corresponds to the process of step S171 in FIG. 10, and the CPU 16 updates the display of the information presentation area AR10 arranged on the game screen G200 according to the user's operation for this knock.

Note that the CPU 16 causes the guide image G including the first area AR11, the second area AR12, the third area AR13, and the fourth area AR14 to be displayed in the same manner as in the normal ball processing, and causes the guide image G to be displayed. If a certain period of time elapses without any movement operation being performed, the game may be evaluated as level 1, and a ball-catching image may be displayed and points may be awarded according to the first area AR11 (white area).

As described above, in the terminal device 10 according to the present embodiment, a unit game (for example, a unit game including an acceptance period (for example, an operation time limit) during which a user's operation can be accepted in response to a direction instruction to be operated by the user for one time is For example, one knock in a knock practice game) is repeatedly performed multiple times, and each of the plurality of unit games includes a "normal ball" (an example of a normal game) to be manipulated in the indicated direction, and the indicated direction. "Thornball" (an example of a first special game) that should not be manipulated as it should be. The evaluation unit 165 evaluates the evaluation unit 165 as high when the user's operation direction is opposite to the indicated direction in the "thornball" in which the display of the thornball icon (an example of the first notification) that cannot occur in the "normal ball" occurs. Evaluation.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 includes not only the "normal ball" that should be operated in the indicated direction, but also the "thorn ball" that is highly evaluated when the user's operation direction is opposite to the indicated direction. Therefore, the game can be highly diverse, and the game can be made more interesting.

Further, each of the plurality of unit games includes a "normal ball" (an example of a normal game) that should be operated by the user in the indicated direction, and a "non-moving ball" that should not be operated (second game). An example of a special game of ) and is included. The evaluation unit 165 evaluates the reception period during which the user's operation can be accepted (for example, operation restriction A high evaluation is given when the operation reception unit 161 does not receive the user's operation at time ).

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 includes not only a "normal ball" that should be operated in the indicated direction, but also a "non-moving ball" that is highly evaluated if not operated by the user, so that the terminal device 10 has a high degree of diversity. It can be made into a game, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[Variation]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes design and the like within the scope of the gist of the present invention. For example, the configurations or processes described in the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily.

[First modification]
In setting the initial value of the center angle of each of the areas AR11 to AR14 in the guide image G of the above-described embodiment, the magnification is changed according to the number of knocks instead of the number of successful catches. You can do so. The number of times a knock is performed is an example of an outcome for an operation, as the user is given the opportunity to perform one move operation for each knock.

[Second modification]
The guide image G of the above embodiment may be configured to include only part of each of the areas AR11 to AR14. For example, the configuration may include only the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the fourth area AR14, or only the first area AR11 and the fourth area AR14. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a guide image G that includes only the first area AR11 and the fourth area AR14. The guide image G11 shows the states of the first area AR11 and the fourth area AR14 at the start of display. As time elapses, the first area AR11 gradually shrinks centering on the optimum direction, and the fourth area AR14 gradually expands along with the shrinkage, changing from the state of the guide image G11 to the state of the guide image G12. . Further, when time passes and the operation limit time expires, the first area AR11 may disappear and only the fourth area AR14 may remain. The guide image G including only the first area AR11 and the fourth area AR14 corresponds to an example of the guide image G displayed in the jump ball process. In a typical example of the jump ball process, the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 shown in FIG. A guide image G including only is displayed.

[Third modification]
The number of direction areas (areas AR11 to AR14) included in the guide image G is not particularly limited. In this case, the number of direction areas included in the guide image G may be one. As an example, in the game screen G200, only one first area AR11 corresponding to the optimum direction may be arranged. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the guide image G displaying only the first area AR11. The guide image G21 shows the state of the first area AR11 at the start of display. Note that the dashed line portion indicates the portion of the guide image G other than the first area AR11 for reference, but it is not actually displayed. As time elapses, the first area AR11 gradually shrinks centering on the optimum direction, and the state of the guide image G21 changes to the state of the guide image G22. Further, when the operation time limit expires after the passage of time, the first area AR11 disappears and the guide image G itself is no longer displayed. In this case, the area where the first area AR11 is not arranged may be assigned, for example, the lowest predetermined point (an example of the parameter).

[Fourth modification]
In the example of the game screen G200 shown in FIG. 2, the guide image G is arranged in a ring shape (doughnut shape) centered on the foot of the fielder character C1 (that is, so as to accommodate the fielder character C1). The guide image G may be placed at a position where the fielder character C1 does not fit, as long as the user can recognize the target direction.
18 and 19 show examples of game screens of knocking practice games in which the position of the guide image G is different. In the game screen G300 shown in FIG. 18, the guide image G is arranged at the lower left position (not at the feet of the fielder character C1) that does not overlap the fielder character C1. Also, in the game screen G400 shown in FIG. 19, the guide image G is arranged at the lower left position where it does not overlap with the fielder character C1, as in the example shown in FIG. This shows an example in which the guide image G is displayed in a circular shape as viewed from above. As a result, the display position of the guide image G is not limited to the position of the fielder character C1, and flexible game expression is possible.

Also, the guide image G may be displayed around the game screen instead of around the fielder character C1. FIG. 20 shows an example in which the guide image G is displayed around the game screen. In the game screen G500 shown in FIG. 20, areas AR11 to AR14 are arranged along the four sides of the periphery of the screen (the inner periphery, which is the edge of the screen). In this case, since the guide image G is arranged along the periphery of the screen, the guide image G has a rectangular belt shape.

[Fifth Modification]
At least one of the areas AR11 to AR14 may be displayed in the guide image G. FIG. The one direction area to be displayed is not limited to the first area AR11 corresponding to the optimum direction, and may be another direction area. As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a game feature of performing a movement operation while anticipating another direction area from the displayed direction area.

[Sixth modification]
The guide image G is not limited to a circle, but may be an arc, a straight line, or a polygon, and may not be strip-shaped.
In the case of arcs and straight lines, the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 may be set as the guide image G, and the area other than the guide image G may be set as the fourth area AR14. In this case, at least a part of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 may be changed over time as in the case of the circular shape.
FIG. 21 shows an example of an arc-shaped guide image G. FIG. The shape of the illustrated guide image G31 is an arc band that includes only the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13. The first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease over time from the state of the guide image G31, and the state changes to the state of the guide image G32.
In this case, the fourth area AR14 may be displayed outside the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 as time passes. FIG. 22 shows an example in which the fourth area AR14 is displayed with the arc-shaped guide image G over time. The shape of the illustrated guide image G33 is, like the shape of the guide image G31 in FIG. 21, an arc belt-like shape that includes only the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13. When the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease with the lapse of time from the state of the guide image G33, the fourth area AR14 is gradually displayed in the gradually decreased portion along with the gradual decrease, and the guide image Change to state G34.

FIG. 23 shows an example of a guide image G having a linear shape. The illustrated guide image G41 has a strip shape in which a first area AR11, a second area AR12, a third area AR13, and a fourth area AR14 are horizontally arranged in a straight line. The first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease over time from the state of the guide image G41, and the fourth area AR14 gradually increases along with the gradual decrease, changing to the state of the guide image G42. .
21, the linear guide image G includes only the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13. An area other than the guide image G may be used instead of being displayed. FIG. 24 shows an example of a linear guide image G in which the fourth area AR14 is not displayed. The shape of the illustrated guide image G43 is a linear strip that includes only the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13. The first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease over time from the state of the guide image G43, and the state changes to the state of the guide image G44.
In this case, the fourth area AR14 may be displayed outside the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 as time passes. FIG. 25 shows an example of displaying the fourth area AR14 with the passage of time using the guide image G having a linear shape. The shape of the illustrated guide image G45 is a strip of straight lines that includes only the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13, similarly to the shape of the guide image G43 in FIG. When the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease with the lapse of time from the state of the guide image G45, the fourth area AR14 is gradually displayed in the gradually decreased portion along with the gradual decrease, and the guide image Change to state G46.
In FIG. 26, as in the example of FIG. 23, the first area AR11, the second area AR12, the third area AR13, and the fourth area AR14 are linearly arranged in a strip shape, but the first area This is an example in which only areas other than AR11 are changed. The illustrated guide image G47 has a band-like shape in which the first area AR11, the second area AR12, the third area AR13, and the fourth area AR14 are arranged horizontally in a straight line, similar to the shape of the guide image G41 in FIG. As time elapses from the state of the guide image G47, the second area AR12 and the third area AR13 gradually decrease, and along with the gradual decrease, the fourth area AR14 gradually increases and changes to the state of the guide image G48. In this way, some of the directional regions may not change over time.

When the guide image G is a polygon, the direction area may be set in a belt-like area on the sides of the polygon, and the direction area may be changed over time as in the case of a circle.
FIG. 27 shows an example of a polygonal guide image G. FIG. The illustrated guide image G51 is an example of a triangular guide image G. FIG. In the guide image G51, a first area AR11, a second area AR12, a third area AR13, and a fourth area AR14 are set in strip-shaped areas on three sides. The first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease over time from the state of the guide image G51, and the fourth area AR14 gradually increases along with the gradual decrease, changing to the state of the guide image G52. .
Note that the guide image G is not limited to a triangle, and may be a quadrangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, or the like.

[Seventh modification]
The area change speed of the center angle θ4 in the guide image G may change with the lapse of time.
FIG. 28 shows an example of changes in area change speed in the guide image G. FIG. Guidance images G61 to G65 show examples of changes in the guidance image G over time when the area change speed is constant. In the guide images G61 to G65, the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 are constant according to the passage of time from the time t0 when the operation time limit starts to the time t4 when the operation time limit ends. along with the gradual decrease, the fourth area AR14 gradually increases. On the other hand, guide images G71 to G75 show examples of changes in guide image G over time when the area change speed gradually increases. As time elapses from time t0 to time t4, the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease, and the gradually decreasing speed gradually increases. Along with the gradual decrease, the gradual decrease speed of the fourth area AR14 gradually increases.
As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a game feature in which early movement operations are more advantageous when the speed of change is increased over time. In addition, when the change speed is slowed down with the passage of time, it is possible to provide the user with a game feature in which good results can be obtained by specifying an accurate direction even if the movement operation is delayed.

[Eighth modification]
The central angle .theta.4 in the guide image G may reflect the change in the angle stepwise at regular time intervals based on the calculated expansion speed.
FIG. 29 shows an example in which the direction area in the guide image G changes stepwise. In the guide images G81 to G85, the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease at a constant area change speed as time elapses from time t0 to time t4. The fourth area AR14 gradually increases. On the other hand, the guide images G91 to G95 are in the state of guide image G91 at time t0, the state of guide image G92 at time t1, the state of guide image G93 at time t2, the state of guide image G94 at time t3, and the state of guide image G94 at time t3. At time t4, the state changes step by step to the state of the guidance image G95. In other words, the guidance images G91 to G95 are such that the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease at regular time intervals, and the fourth area AR14 remains constant at each time as the gradual decrease occurs. Gradually increase over time.
As a result, the direction area changes step by step, and it is possible to provide the user with a game feature in which the movement operation is performed in an advantageous step.

[Ninth Modification]
Further, when the direction area is changed stepwise as in the eighth modified example, a polygon whose side is a straight line representing one of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3 is guided. An image G may be used, and the number of sides of the polygon may be increased in stages. As a result, the shape of the guide image G changes, so that the user can more visually recognize the gradual change.

[Tenth Modification]
Also, only a part of the direction area included in the guide image G may change with the lapse of time, and the direction area which does not change may be included.
FIG. 30 shows an example of the guide image G in which the first area AR11 does not change over time. In the illustrated example, the second area AR12 and the third area AR13 gradually decrease and the fourth area AR14 gradually increases in the order of the guide images G101 to G104 as time elapses. The first area AR11 remains unchanged.
FIG. 31 shows an example of the guide image G in which the second area AR12 does not change over time. In the illustrated example, the first area AR11 and the third area AR13 gradually decrease and the fourth area AR14 gradually increases in the order of the guide images G111 to G114 as time elapses. The second area AR12 remains unchanged.

[11th Modification]
The operation time limit may be set separately without depending on the change in direction area. For example, the operation time limit may be set to end before or after all the direction areas in the guidance image G change to the fourth area AR14. As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a game feature of performing a movement operation within the operation time limit other than changing the direction area.

[Twelfth Modification]
When the operation time limit is set without depending on the change in the direction area, the operation time limit is set according to at least one of the basic ability and special ability of the fielder character or the number of consecutive successful catches. may change. As a result, it is possible to provide the user with a game feature in which a movement operation is performed within an operation time limit different from that for changing the direction area.

[Thirteenth Modification]
Points (an example of parameters) corresponding to each of the areas AR11 to AR14 are not assigned to the direction area of the guide image G, and the character performs a ball catching motion corresponding to the area in the direction specified by the movement operation. Points may be given according to the state of catching the ball.

[14th Modification]
In the above embodiment, an example was described in which the speed at which the direction area (direction range) gradually decreases (area change speed) is determined according to the ability parameter of the fielder character C1. It may be determined according to the ability parameter of the knocker character C2. Also, in the above-described embodiment, the initial value of the direction area is similarly determined according to the ability parameters of the fielder character C1. may be determined according to

The ability parameter of the knocker character C2 is a parameter that affects the progress of the game, like the ability parameter of the fielder character C1. However, the ability parameter of the knocker character C2 is an ability parameter related to striking. The hitting ability parameters include "power" that indicates the force of hitting the ball with the bat, "meet" that indicates the accuracy with which the bat hits the ball, and the like. For example, the ability parameter of the knocker character C2 is set to the same value as the ability parameter set in the training part. Also, the ability parameter of the knocker character C2 may be uniformly set in advance, or may be set in advance for each type of character. Also, the ability parameter of the knocker character C2 may be determined randomly each time the game is played. For example, the gradual decrease speed (region change speed) of the direction region (direction range) or the initial value of the direction region (direction range) may be determined according to the total value of the power and meat of the knocker character C2.
The ability parameters of the knocker character C2 are not limited to power and meat, and other ability parameters may be used.

Thus, there is a knocker character C2 (an example of an opponent game object) that faces the fielder character C1, and an ability parameter (an example of a second parameter) that affects the progress of the game is set for the knocker character C2. . The changing unit 166 may determine the gradual decrease speed when gradually decreasing the direction range (for example, at least part of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3) according to the ability parameter of the knocker character C2. good. For example, the changing unit 166 may determine the area change speed when at least part of the first area AR11, the second area AR12, and the third area AR13 gradually decrease according to the ability parameter of the knocker character C2. good.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 affects the gradual decrease speed when the ability of the knocker character C2 gradually decreases the direction range (for example, at least part of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3). As a result, the difficulty level of the game changes depending on the training result of the opponent's game object (for example, the knocker character C2), so it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as described above, the fielder character C1 (an example of a game object related to user's operation) is set with an ability parameter (an example of a first parameter) that affects the progress of the game. There is a knocker character C2 (an example of an opponent game object) that faces the fielder character C1, and an ability parameter (an example of a second parameter) that affects the progress of the game is set for the knocker character C2. The initial setting unit 162 sets the direction range (for example, at least part of the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3) based on at least one of the ability parameter of the fielder character C1 and the ability parameter of the knocker character C2. determine the initial value of

According to the above-described configuration, the terminal device 10 is configured so that either one or both of the ability of the fielder character C1 and the ability of the knocker character C2 are within the direction range (for example, at least one of the central angles θ1, θ2, and θ3). part). As a result, the terminal device 10 changes the difficulty of the game depending on one or both of the training result of the fielder character C1 and the training result of the knocker character C2, so that it is possible to increase the interest of the game.

[Fifteenth Modification]
The evaluation unit 165 may give a bonus evaluation in response to a predetermined number of consecutive user operations that result in a predetermined evaluation (e.g., a first-level evaluation). A bonus rating is a higher rating than the first level rating from a normal single operation. As the bonus evaluation, the evaluation unit 165 may give a higher point (bonus point) than the first level evaluation. Also, at this time, the changing unit 166 may increase the gradual decrease speed (region changing speed) of the direction region (direction range) for the next knock or a part or all of the subsequent knocks.

In other words, a unit game (for example, one knock in a knock practice game) including an acceptance period (for example, operation time limit) during which a user's operation can be accepted in response to a direction instruction to be operated by the user for one time is repeated a plurality of times. In the terminal device 10 that is played multiple times, the evaluation unit 165 gives a bonus evaluation in response to a predetermined number of continuous predetermined evaluations in a plurality of unit games. In addition, the changing unit 166 increases the gradual decrease speed (region change speed) when gradually decreasing the direction range (direction region) in the “next unit game” or “the next and subsequent part or all unit games”.

According to the above configuration, the terminal device 10 can obtain a higher evaluation and increase the difficulty of the game when the user continuously performs an operation that can obtain a high evaluation, so that it is possible to increase the interest of the game. become.

[16th Modification]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a baseball game has been mainly described, but the configuration of this embodiment can also be applied to games other than the baseball game.
For example, in a music game in which an operation (timing operation) is performed in accordance with a timing specified in accordance with the rhythm of a song, an element of direction specification is combined with the timing operation as in the movement operation of the above embodiment. you can Moreover, the configuration of the above embodiment can be applied to sports games other than baseball games, such as soccer games, basketball games, and ice hockey games. Also, the game to which the present invention is applied can be used in esports.

A program for realizing the functions of the control unit 160 described above is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded in this recording medium is read by a computer system and executed. 160 may be performed. Here, "loading and executing the program recorded on the recording medium into the computer system" includes installing the program in the computer system. The "computer system" here includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Also, the "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including communication lines such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and dedicated lines. The term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible discs, magneto-optical discs, ROMs and CD-ROMs, and storage devices such as hard discs incorporated in computer systems. Thus, the recording medium storing the program may be a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD-ROM. Recording media also include internal or external recording media accessible from the distribution server for distributing the program. The program code stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the program code in a format executable by the terminal device. That is, as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed on the terminal device, the form stored in the distribution server does not matter. It should be noted that the program may be divided into a plurality of parts, and the divided programs may be downloaded at different timings and then merged in the terminal device, or the distribution servers that distribute the divided programs may be different. In addition, "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that acts as a server or client when the program is transmitted via a network, and retains the program for a certain period of time. It shall also include things. Further, the program may be for realizing part of the functions described above. Further, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above functions by combining with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Also, part or all of the functions of the control unit 160 described above may be implemented as an integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration). Each of the functions described above may be individually processorized, or part or all of them may be integrated and processorized. Also, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI, but may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. In addition, when an integration circuit technology that replaces LSI appears due to advances in semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on this technology may be used.

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

(Appendix A1) One aspect of the present invention is a program executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation, comprising: a reception unit (161, S141) that receives a user's operation; a display control unit (163, S129, S229, S329, S429, S529) for displaying an object (for example, a guide image G) having an indicator (for example, the first area AR11) that indicates the pointing direction to be operated by the user; a determination unit (164, S147, S247, S347, S447) that determines whether the user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range (for example, central angle θ1) corresponding to the indicated direction; changing unit (166, S123, S129, S223, S229, S323, S329, S423, S429, S523, S529), the display control unit causes the indicator to be displayed in a display mode indicating the direction range (for example, the first area AR11), It is a program for changing the display mode of the pointer corresponding to the gradual decrease of the direction range.

According to the above configuration, the direction range corresponding to the instruction direction to be operated by the user is gradually reduced during the acceptance period during which the user's operation can be accepted, and the direction range is displayed in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range. changes, it is possible to change the difficulty of the user's movement operation. As a result, by gradually decreasing the direction range of the operation direction to be operated by the movement operation, it is possible to realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation at the earliest possible timing.

(Supplementary Note A2) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to Supplementary Note A1, wherein the direction range is divided into a plurality of direction ranges stepwise as the distance from the indicated direction increases, and the determination unit The changing unit determines whether or not the operation direction is included in any one of the plurality of divided direction ranges, and changes the plurality (for example, the direction range based on the central angle θ1, the central angle θ2, and the central angle θ3) is gradually reduced, and the display control unit converts the indicator into the plurality of divided are displayed in a display mode (for example, a first area AR11, a second area AR12, and a third area AR13) indicating each of the directional ranges, and corresponding to the gradual decrease of the directional ranges divided into the plurality of areas, the indicators are displayed. At least a part of a display mode indicating each of the plurality of divided directional ranges is changed.

According to the above configuration, during the acceptance period during which the user's operation can be accepted, the plurality of direction ranges divided in stages as the user moves away from the designated direction to be operated is gradually reduced over time, Since the display mode indicating each of the plurality of directional ranges changes over time in correspondence with this gradual decrease, it is possible to change the difficulty of the user's movement operation. As a result, the direction range of the operation direction to be operated by the movement operation is gradually decreased according to the passage of time, so that it is possible to realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation at the earliest possible timing.

(Appendix A3) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to Appendix A1 or Appendix A2, wherein the evaluation unit (165, S147, S247, S347, S447), the computer is further functioned as above, and when the operation direction is determined not to be included in the direction range (for example, central angle θ1, first area AR11), the evaluation unit determines whether the operation direction is included in the direction range. The evaluation will be lower than when it is determined to be possible.

According to the above configuration, since the operation direction of the user's movement operation becomes less evaluated as it moves away from the instruction direction (optimum direction) in which the user should operate, the movement operation can be performed while the direction range corresponding to the optimum direction is as wide as possible. is easier to get a high evaluation. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation as early as possible.

(Supplementary Note A4) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A3, wherein the changing unit performs the The directional range (for example, central angle θ1, first area AR11) is gradually decreased so that it becomes zero.

According to the above configuration, when the user's movement operation exceeds the acceptance period (for example, the operation limit time), the direction range corresponding to the instruction direction (optimal direction) that the user should operate disappears, so the timing is as soon as possible. It is possible to realize a game that requires the user to perform a movement operation with .

(Appendix A5) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of appendices A1 to A4, wherein a game object (for example, a fielder character C1) related to a user's operation has a game progress. A first parameter (e.g., ability parameter) is set that affects the Decrease speed at time.

According to the above configuration, the ability of the game object (eg fielder character C1) related to the user's operation affects the gradual decrease speed when the direction range (eg central angle θ1, first area AR11) is gradually decreased. As a result, the degree of difficulty of the game changes depending on the training result of the game object (for example, fielder character C1), so it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Appendix A6) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to Appendix A5, wherein there is an opponent game object (for example, a knocker character C2) that faces the game object, and the opponent game object has a game progress A second parameter (e.g., ability parameter) is set that affects the Decrease the rate of gradual decrease (region change rate).

According to the above configuration, the ability of the opponent game object (for example, the knocker character C2) affects the gradual decrease speed when the direction range (for example, the central angle θ1, the first area AR11) is gradually decreased. As a result, the difficulty level of the game changes depending on the training result of the opponent's game object (for example, the knocker character C2), so it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Appendix A7) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of appendices A1 to A4, wherein a game object (for example, a fielder character C1) related to a user's operation has a game progress. A first parameter (for example, an ability parameter) that affects the is set, and at least either the first parameter (for example, the ability parameter of the fielder character C1) or the second parameter (for example, the ability parameter of the knocker character C2) The computer is further functioned as an initial setting unit that determines initial values of the directional ranges (eg, central angle θ1, central angle θ2, central angle θ3) based on one.

According to the above configuration, either one or both of the ability of the game object (for example, the fielder character C1) and the ability of the opponent game object (for example, the knocker character C2) related to the user's operation are within the direction range (for example, It affects the initial values of the central angle θ1 and the first area AR11). As a result, the degree of difficulty of the game changes depending on one or both of the training result of the game object (for example, the fielder character C1) and the training result of the opponent game object (for example, the knocker character C2). can be increased.

(Supplementary Note A8) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A6, wherein the reception period (for example, , operation time limit) are repeatedly played a plurality of times (for example, one knock in a knocking practice game), and based on the result of a certain unit game, the "next unit game" or "the next and subsequent one In "part or all unit games", the computer further functions as an initial setting unit that determines initial values of the direction ranges (eg, central angle θ1, central angle θ2, central angle θ3).

According to the above configuration, since the initial value of the direction range from the next time onwards changes according to the user's operation result (for example, ball catching result), it is possible to change the difficulty level of the game according to the user's operation result. , it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Supplementary Note A9) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A8, wherein the acceptance period (for example, , operation time limit) are repeatedly played a plurality of times (for example, one knock in a knocking practice game), and the changing unit selects the "next unit game" or A gradual decrease speed (area change speed) when the direction range is gradually decreased in "the next and subsequent part or all unit games" is determined.

According to the above configuration, since the gradual decrease speed of the direction range from the next time onward changes according to the user's operation result (for example, ball catching result), it is possible to change the difficulty level of the game according to the user's operation result. , it becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Supplementary Note A10) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of Supplementary Notes A1 to A9, wherein the acceptance period (for example, , operation time limit) are repeatedly played a plurality of times (for example, one knock in a knock practice game), and the indicated direction indicated in each unit game is any of a plurality of predetermined directions. A direction is selected.

According to the above configuration, the direction in which the user should operate (the direction in which the ball B arrives) is randomly determined each time. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Appendix A11) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to Appendix A3, wherein a unit including the acceptance period (for example, operation time limit) during which a user's operation in response to one instruction of the pointing direction can be accepted A game (for example, one knock in a knocking practice game) is repeatedly played a plurality of times, and the evaluation unit performs a bonus evaluation in accordance with a predetermined number of consecutive predetermined evaluations in the plurality of unit games. , and the changing unit increases the gradual decrease speed (area change speed) when gradually decreasing the direction range in the "next unit game" or "the next part or all of the unit games".

According to the above configuration, by continuously performing an operation that gives a high evaluation, a higher evaluation can be obtained and the difficulty of the game increases, so that the game can be made more interesting.

(Supplementary Note A12) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to Supplementary Note A3, wherein a unit including the acceptance period (for example, operation time limit) during which the user's operation for one instruction of the pointing direction can be accepted. A game (for example, one knock in a knock practice game) is repeatedly played a plurality of times, and each of the plurality of unit games includes a normal game (for example, "normal ball") to be operated in the indicated direction, A first special game (e.g., "thornball") that should not be operated in accordance with the indicated direction is included, and the evaluation unit includes a first notification (e.g., display of a thornball icon) that cannot occur in the normal game. ) occurs, a high evaluation is given if the user's operation direction is opposite to the indicated direction.

According to the above configuration, not only normal games that should be operated in accordance with the indicated direction but also special games that are highly evaluated when the user's operation direction is opposite to the indicated direction are included, so the game is highly diverse. It is possible to increase the interest of the game.

(Supplementary Note A13) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to Supplementary Note A3, wherein a unit including the acceptance period (for example, operation time limit) during which a user's operation for one instruction of the pointing direction can be accepted. A game (for example, one knock in a knock practice game) is repeatedly played a plurality of times, and each of the plurality of unit games includes a normal game (for example, "normal ball") to be operated in the indicated direction, A second special game in which no operation should be performed (for example, "a ball that does not move") is included, and the evaluation unit includes a second notice that cannot occur in the normal game (for example, display of a non-moving icon). In the second special game in which is generated, a high evaluation is given when the reception unit does not receive the user's operation during the reception period.

According to the above configuration, not only the normal game that should be operated in accordance with the indicated direction but also the special game that is highly evaluated if the user does not operate the game. sexuality can be enhanced.

(Appendix A14) One aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of appendices A1 to A13, wherein a game object (for example, fielder character C1) is created in a game space (for example, baseball field), the display control unit displays the object (e.g. guide image G) centering on the grounding position where the game object is grounded on the ground plane (e.g. ground) in the game space. is displayed, and the receiving unit can receive a user's operation on at least the grounding position.

According to the above configuration, the object (for example, guide image G) indicating the instruction direction to be operated by the user is centered on the contact position where the game object to be operated by the user (for example, fielder character C1) is on the ground. Since it is displayed, the user can operate intuitively, and the operability can be improved.

(Appendix A15) One aspect of the present invention is a game processing method executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation, comprising a step of accepting a user's operation (S141); (S129, S229, S329, S429, S529) of displaying an object (eg, guide image G) having an indicator (eg, first area AR11) indicating the pointing direction to be operated; a step (S147, S247, S347, S447) of determining whether the user's operation direction is included in a predetermined direction range (for example, central angle θ1) corresponding to the indicated direction; step (S123, S129, S223, S229, S323, S329, S423, S429, S523, S529) of gradually decreasing the direction range (for example, the central angle θ1) during an acceptable reception period (for example, operation time limit); ), and in the step of displaying, the indicator is displayed in a display mode (for example, the first area AR11) indicating the direction range, and the indicator is displayed in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range. A game processing method for changing a display mode.

According to the above configuration, the direction range corresponding to the instruction direction to be operated by the user is gradually reduced during the acceptance period during which the user's operation can be accepted, and the direction range is displayed in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range. changes, it is possible to change the difficulty of the user's movement operation. As a result, by gradually decreasing the direction range of the operation direction to be operated by the movement operation, it is possible to realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation at the earliest possible timing.

(Appendix A16) One aspect of the present invention is a game device that performs game processing based on user operations, and includes a reception unit (161) that receives user operations, and an instruction direction that the user should operate. a display control unit (163) for displaying an object (for example, a guide image G) having an indicator (for example, a first area AR11); a determination unit (164) for determining whether the range (for example, the central angle θ1) is included; For example, a changing unit (166) that gradually decreases the central angle θ1), and the display control unit causes the indicator to be displayed in a display mode (for example, the first area AR11) indicating the direction range, and the In the game device, the display mode of the indicator is changed corresponding to the gradual decrease of the direction range.

According to the above configuration, the direction range corresponding to the instruction direction to be operated by the user is gradually reduced during the acceptance period during which the user's operation can be accepted, and the direction range is displayed in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range. changes, it is possible to change the difficulty of the user's movement operation. As a result, by gradually decreasing the direction range of the operation direction to be operated by the movement operation, it is possible to realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation at the earliest possible timing.

In addition, the present invention can also be grasped, for example, as follows.
(Appendix B1) One aspect of the present invention includes a step of receiving an operation to specify a direction in a computer (S141), and a step of arranging target areas (areas AR11 to AR14) specified by the operation in a screen. (S129), and steps (S123, S129) of changing the area according to the passage of time during the time during which the operation is possible.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to change the difficulty level of the movement operation according to the passage of time by changing the region with the passage of time. As a result, by reducing the target area specified by the movement operation as time passes, it is possible to realize a game that requires the user to perform the movement operation at the earliest possible timing.

(Appendix B2) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to Appendix B1, wherein the step of changing is based on the result of the movement operation (for example, the number of times the ball has been successfully (step S123).

According to the above configuration, the speed for changing the area is changed according to the result of the movement operation. This allows the user to change the difficulty level of the game according to the result of the movement operation, thereby making the game more interesting.

(Supplementary Note B3) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to Supplementary Note B1 or Appendix B2, wherein the changing step includes a predetermined Based on parameters (for example, defensive ability, running ability, shoulder strength, etc. in basic information, special ability), the speed for changing the area is changed according to the passage of time (step S123).

According to the above configuration, the speed at which the area is changed is changed according to the parameter of the character. As a result, it becomes possible to change the difficulty level of the game according to the parameters of the character, thereby making it possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, for example, it also leads to the user's earnest training of the character, so that the user can have more opportunities to play the game.

(Appendix B4) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of Appendices B1 to B3, wherein a computer assigns a parameter (for example, points) to each of the regions; Steps (S153, S171) of changing the user's parameter (for example, accumulated point value) based on the parameter assigned to the area corresponding to the specified direction are further executed.

According to the above configuration, the user's parameter is changed based on the parameter assigned to the area designated by the user's operation. As a result, the user is allowed to perform an operation to designate an area with the goal of making the parameter change as advantageous as possible, thereby making the game more interesting.

(Appendix B5) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of Appendices B1 to B4, wherein the changing step includes at least one area (first area AR11, second area AR12, third area AR13) is reduced over time, and the area (fourth area AR14) other than the area to be reduced is expanded over time (S129).

According to the above configuration, for example, among the regions, the regions that produce results that are advantageous to the user when designated by an operation are reduced over time, while the regions that produce results that are disadvantageous to the user when designated by an operation are reduced over time. It can be expanded with the passage of time. In this case, since the possibility that the user will be disadvantaged increases as time passes, it is possible to further strongly urge the user to perform the movement operation at an early timing.

(Appendix B6) An aspect of the present invention is the program according to any one of Appendices B1 to B5, wherein the changing step changes the initial state of the region based on the result of the operation. (S121).

According to the above configuration, the initial state of the area is changed according to the result of the move operation. By changing the initial state of the area, it is possible to change the difficulty level of the game, making it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

(Appendix B7) One aspect of the present invention includes a step of receiving an operation for designating a direction (S141), a step of arranging a target area designated by the operation on a screen (S129), and and a step (S123, S129) of changing the area according to the passage of time for a certain amount of time.

(Appendix B8) One aspect of the present invention includes an operation reception unit (161) that receives an operation for designating a direction, an arrangement unit (163) that arranges an area to be designated by the operation within a screen, and The game device is provided with a changing section (166) that changes the area according to the passage of time during the time when the operation is possible.

1 game system, 10 (10-1, 10-2) terminal device, 11 communication unit, 12 input unit, 13 display unit, 14 audio output unit, 15 storage unit, 16 CPU, 30 server device, 150 data storage unit, 151 character information storage unit 152 area information storage unit 160 control unit 161 operation reception unit 162 initial setting unit 163 display control unit 164 determination unit 165 evaluation unit 166 change unit

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A program executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation,
a reception unit that receives a user's operation;
a display control unit that displays an object having an indicator that indicates a pointing direction to be operated by a user;
a determination unit that determines whether a user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction;
a changing unit that gradually decreases the direction range within a period during which a user's operation for the indicated direction can be accepted;
functioning the computer as
The display control unit
displaying the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, changing the display mode of the indicator in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range ;
The direction range is divided into a plurality of direction ranges stepwise as it moves away from the indicated direction,
The determination unit determines whether the operation direction is included in any of the plurality of divided direction ranges,
The changing unit gradually decreases part or all of the divided direction ranges according to the passage of time within the acceptance period,
The display control unit
The pointer is displayed in a display mode showing each of the plurality of divided direction ranges, and the plurality of divided direction ranges of the pointer are displayed corresponding to the gradual decrease of the plurality of divided direction ranges. Changing at least part of the display mode showing each of
program. A program executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation,
a reception unit that receives a user's operation;
a display control unit that displays an object having an indicator that indicates a pointing direction to be operated by a user;
a determination unit that determines whether a user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction;
a changing unit that gradually decreases the direction range within a reception period during which a user's operation in the indicated direction can be received ;
an evaluation unit that evaluates the operation direction based on the determination result of the determination unit;
functioning the computer as
The display control unit
displaying the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, changing the display mode of the indicator in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range ;
The evaluation unit, when it is determined that the operation direction is not included in the direction range, gives a lower evaluation than when it is determined to be included in the direction range.
program. The changing part is
gradually decreasing the directional range so that the directional range becomes zero by the end of the acceptance period;
3. The program according to claim 1 or 2 . A game object associated with a user's operation is set with a first parameter that affects the progress of the game,
The changing part is
Determining a gradual rate of decrementing the directional range according to the first parameter;
4. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . A program executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation,
a reception unit that receives a user's operation;
a display control unit that displays an object having an indicator that indicates a pointing direction to be operated by a user;
a determination unit that determines whether a user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction;
a changing unit that gradually decreases the direction range within a period during which a user's operation for the indicated direction can be accepted;
functioning the computer as
The display control unit
displaying the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, changing the display mode of the indicator in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range ;
There is an opponent game object that faces the game object related to the user's operation,
A second parameter that affects the progress of the game is set in the opponent game object,
The changing part is
Determining a gradual decrease rate when the directional range is decremented according to the second parameter;
program. A game object associated with a user's operation is set with a first parameter that affects the progress of the game,
There is an opponent game object that faces the game object, and
A second parameter that affects the progress of the game is set in the opponent game object,
An initial setting unit that determines an initial value of the direction range based on at least one of the first parameter and the second parameter,
further functioning the computer;
4. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . A program executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation,
a reception unit that receives a user's operation;
a display control unit that displays an object having an indicator that indicates a pointing direction to be operated by a user;
a determination unit that determines whether a user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction;
a changing unit that gradually decreases the direction range within a reception period during which a user's operation in the indicated direction can be received ;
A unit game including the reception period during which the user's operation for one instruction in the instruction direction can be accepted is repeatedly played a plurality of times, and based on the result of a certain unit game, a "next unit game" or "next unit game" or "next unit game""part or all of the unit game", an initial setting unit that determines the initial value of the direction range,
functioning the computer as
The display control unit
displaying the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, and changing the display mode of the indicator in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range;
program. A program executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation,
a reception unit that receives a user's operation;
a display control unit that displays an object having an indicator that indicates a pointing direction to be operated by a user;
a determination unit that determines whether a user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction;
a changing unit that gradually decreases the direction range within a period during which a user's operation for the indicated direction can be accepted;
functioning the computer as
The display control unit
displaying the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, changing the display mode of the indicator in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range ;
a unit game including the reception period during which a user's operation for one instruction of the instruction direction can be accepted is repeatedly performed a plurality of times;
The changing part is
Based on the result of a certain unit game, in the ``next unit game'' or ``a part or all of the following unit games'', a gradual decrease speed is determined when the directional range is gradually decreased;
program. A program executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation,
a reception unit that receives a user's operation;
a display control unit that displays an object having an indicator that indicates a pointing direction to be operated by a user;
a determination unit that determines whether a user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction;
a changing unit that gradually decreases the direction range within a period during which a user's operation for the indicated direction can be accepted;
functioning the computer as
The display control unit
displaying the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, changing the display mode of the indicator in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range ;
a unit game including the reception period during which a user's operation for one instruction of the instruction direction can be accepted is repeatedly performed a plurality of times;
An arbitrary direction is selected from a plurality of predetermined directions as the indicated direction indicated for each unit game.
program. a unit game including the reception period during which a user's operation for one instruction of the instruction direction can be accepted is repeatedly performed a plurality of times;
The evaluation unit
giving a bonus evaluation in response to a predetermined number of continuous predetermined evaluations in the plurality of unit games;
The changing part is
In the ``next unit game'' or ``a part or all of the following unit games'', speeding up the gradual decrease speed when gradually decreasing the direction range;
3. A program according to claim 2 . a unit game including the reception period during which a user's operation for one instruction of the instruction direction can be accepted is repeatedly performed a plurality of times;
Each of the plurality of unit games includes a normal game that should be operated in the indicated direction and a first special game that should not be operated in the indicated direction,
The evaluation unit
3. The program according to claim 2 , wherein in said first special game in which a first announcement that cannot occur in said normal game occurs, a high evaluation is given if the direction of operation by the user is opposite to said indicated direction. a unit game including the reception period during which a user's operation for one instruction of the instruction direction can be accepted is repeatedly performed a plurality of times;
Each of the plurality of unit games includes a normal game that should be operated in the indicated direction and a second special game that should not be operated,
The evaluation unit
In the second special game in which a second notification that cannot occur in the normal game occurs, a high evaluation is given if the reception unit does not receive the user's operation during the reception period.
3. A program according to claim 2 . In a game in which a game object is moved in a game space based on the user's operation,
The display control unit
displaying the object on the ground plane in the game space centering on the ground position where the game object is grounded;
The reception unit
capable of accepting a user's operation on at least the grounding position;
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 12 . A game processing method executed by a computer included in a device that performs game processing based on a user's operation,
receiving a user operation;
a step of displaying an object having an indicator that indicates a pointing direction to be operated by the user;
determining whether the user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction;
a step of gradually decreasing the direction range within an acceptance period in which a user's operation in the indicated direction can be accepted;
evaluating the operation direction based on the determination result of the determining step;
has
In the displaying step,
displaying the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, changing the display mode of the indicator in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range ;
In the evaluating step,
When it is determined that the operation direction is not included in the direction range, the evaluation is lower than when it is determined to be included in the direction range.
Game processing method. A game device that performs game processing based on a user's operation,
a reception unit that receives a user's operation;
a display control unit for displaying an object having an indicator that indicates a pointing direction to be operated by a user;
a determination unit that determines whether a user's operation direction with respect to the indicated direction is included in a predetermined direction range corresponding to the indicated direction;
a changing unit that gradually decreases the direction range within a reception period during which a user's operation in the indicated direction can be received;
an evaluation unit that evaluates the operation direction based on the determination result of the determination unit;
with
The display control unit
displaying the indicator in a display mode indicating the direction range, changing the display mode of the indicator in correspondence with the gradual decrease of the direction range ;
The evaluation unit, when it is determined that the operation direction is not included in the direction range, gives a lower evaluation than when it is determined to be included in the direction range.
game device.

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