JP7448180B2 - Program, game control method, game device and game system - Google Patents

Description

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law July 26, 2018 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. released the application "Professional Baseball Spirits A v6. 4.0" on the website ((A) https://itunes.apple.com (B) http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/puro-ye-quiusupiritsua/id940320341?ls=1&mt=8 (C) https://play.google.com (D) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.prospia (E) https://www.amazon.co Published at .jp(F)https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B072LZSKQG)

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law August 22, 2018 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. released the application "Professional Baseball Spirits A v6. 5.0" on the website ((A) https://itunes.apple.com (B) http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/puro-ye-quiusupiritsua/id940320341?ls=1&mt=8 (C) https://play.google.com (D) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.konami.prospia (E) https://www.amazon.co Published at .jp(F)https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B072LZSKQG)

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

Conventionally, baseball games have been provided in which player characters are collected using item charges, etc., a team is formed using the collected player characters, and a game is played against an opponent team (for example, see Patent Document 1). ).

JP2019-80820A

In a baseball game where a game is played, if the user's own player character can be used at any time, there is a possibility that, for example, the same pitcher character will appear in consecutive games (consecutive pitching). However, in real professional baseball, etc., pitchers are more fatigued after each game than fielders, so pitchers are rarely allowed to pitch consecutively and are usually allowed to rest for several games. If the same pitcher character is allowed to pitch in a baseball game continuously, there is a risk that the realism will be lost and the game will be less interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game.

A program according to the present invention is a program for controlling a game that progresses using a character, and is associated with a character and influences the character used in the game on the game according to its value. A computer is caused to function as a storage means for storing parameters and a changing means for changing the value of the parameter of a character used in the game among the parameters stored in the storage means, and the game is executed in a plurality of modes. It is possible, and the parameters are managed for each mode.

It is a figure showing an example of a player information image of a baseball game. It is a figure which shows an example of the team setting image of a baseball game. It is a figure which shows an example of the team setting image of a baseball game. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a game system according to an embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a game device according to an embodiment. FIG. It is a figure showing an example of player character data. It is a figure showing an example of order data. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure by the game device according to the embodiment. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure by the game device according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an ID given to a player character. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between a real-time battle mode, an order, and a fatigue level.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[1. Game description]
Hereinafter, an outline of a game suitable for applying the present invention will be explained.
In this embodiment, player characters are collected using item charges, etc., and a team (hereinafter also referred to as a user team) is formed using the collected player characters, and a baseball game is played against an opponent team. explain.

(Player character)
In the baseball game of this embodiment, a player character imitating a real baseball player is provided, and the name and image of the real baseball player are set. In this embodiment, the player character is modeled after a real baseball player, but the player character may be a fictional person or the like.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a player information image showing information on a player character. The player information image is displayed on the display unit 106 of the game device 10, which will be described later. FIG. 1 shows a player information image G100 of a pitcher character.
Part P101 shows an image of a player character, and an image of an actual baseball player is displayed.
Part P102 shows the player name and series. In the example of FIG. 1, the player name is "x", but the name of an actual baseball player is displayed. Further, in the example of FIG. 1, the series of the player character is "2017 Series 1." Player characters with the same player name may be provided for each series, such as "2017 Series 1 Player Name x", "2017 Series 2 Player Name x", etc. Therefore, in the same team, there may be player characters with the same player name but from different series. Each time the series is updated, the abilities of the baseball player are changed based on the performance of the baseball player.

Part P103 indicates the rarity of the player character. Rarity represents the rank of the player character, and the higher the rarity, the higher the upper limit of levels, abilities, and spirits. The rarity is ranked as "S, A, B, C, D" in descending order. Player characters with the same player name may have different rarities, and the same team may have player characters with the same player name but different rarities.
Part P104 shows the spirit of the player character. Spirits are numerical values given to each player character, and are parameters that increase when the player character is strengthened. During a match or event, a ``Spirit Showdown'' is held based on the spirits of both player characters, and changes in abilities occur depending on the result.

Part P105 shows the player character's defense information, cost information, special training level information, and level/experience value information.
The defense information indicates the appropriate position (defense position) of the player character and the height of the player character's defensive ability. The defensive power is ranked as "S, A, B, C, D, E, F, G" in descending order. "First S" in the example of FIG. 1 indicates that the appropriate position of the player character is "pitcher (starter)" and that the defensive ability of the player character is "S".
The cost information indicates the cost of the player character. It is necessary to form a team so that the total cost of player characters does not exceed the upper limit (team cost).
The special training level information indicates the special training level of the player character. The player character's special training level increases by performing special training. As the training level increases, the player character's abilities and spirits increase. Note that "Lv0/10" indicates that the upper limit of the training level of the player character is "10" and that the current training level is "0".
The level/experience value information indicates the level and experience value of the player character. Experience points are given to player characters who participate in the match. When the experience value reaches a predetermined value, the level of the player character increases. As the level of the player character increases, the player character's abilities and spirits also increase. Note that "Lv50/60" indicates that the upper limit level of the player character is "60" and the current level is "50".

Part P106 shows a pitch power parameter, a ball control parameter, and a stamina parameter that represent pitcher's abilities. When the stamina parameter decreases, the amount of change in ball control, ball power, and breaking balls decreases. For each parameter, numerical values and alphabets are displayed. The numerical value indicates the value of the parameter, and the alphabet indicates the level of ability. Each parameter is ranked as "S, A, B, C, D, E, F, G" in descending order.
Part P107 shows the fatigue level of the player character. The fatigue level will be discussed later.
The player information image G100 includes a plurality of pages, and the pages can be switched by operating the operating part P108.

Although FIG. 1 shows a pitcher character, in the case of a fielder character, the fielding position (catcher, first base, second base, etc.) is displayed in the fielding information in part P105. Furthermore, in part P106, parameters representing abilities for fielders (for example, trajectory parameters, meet parameters, power parameters, running power parameters, etc.) are displayed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 10, the ID given to the player character will be explained. IDs given to player characters include "original ID," "profile number ID," and "player ID." The original ID is an ID given to each player name. The profile number ID is an ID assigned according to the rarity. The player ID is an ID assigned to each player character owned by the user. As described above, the same team may have player characters with the same player name but different series and rarities. Furthermore, there may be player characters in the same team with the same player name, the same series, and the same rarity. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, there will be a plurality of player characters given the same original ID, but the player IDs of these plurality of player characters will be different from each other.

(competition method)
Competitive methods for playing matches against opposing teams include computer matches and real-time matches.
In a computer match, a match between a user team and an opponent team (a computer team or a user team of another user on the network) automatically proceeds. In a computer match, the progress of the match is automatically determined by the computer based on parameters regarding the user team and the opponent team, and the user watches the progress of the match as it progresses automatically. Note that even in a computer match, some operations by the user (such as pitching operations and batting operations on the user team's side) are possible.
In the real-time match, a match between a user team and an opponent team (user team of another user on the network) progresses in a communication match according to operations on each game device 10. If one user is defending and the other user is attacking, the player character will pitch or defend in response to one user's operation (pitching operation or defensive operation), and the player character will pitch or defend in response to the other user's operation (batting operation or running operation). The player character bats or runs the bases in response to base operations (base operations). In this way, the match situation is updated based on the user's operations on the player characters. Real-time competition is a competition method that is also used in esports.

(Real-time battle mode)
Real-time battles include ranked battle mode, room battle mode, and tournament mode.
The ranked battle mode is a mode in which players compete in real time against other players in the same rank range selected through matching processing. In ranked battle mode, your rank increases based on the points you win and lose in matches. In this way, the ranked battle mode is a mode in which you can compete against players from all over the country.

Room battle mode is a mode in which players compete in real time against other players who are participants in a group called a room. In room battle mode, points are not awarded for winning or losing the match. When a room is created, a room ID is issued, so by sharing the room ID among multiple players, the room members can play a match. When creating a room, match rules (for example, number of innings in a game), etc. can be arbitrarily set. In this way, the room battle mode is a mode in which you can compete against a limited number of players such as friends.

The tournament mode is a mode in which players participate in a tournament held for a limited time, for example, and compete in real-time battles with other players who are participants in the tournament. A parameter called ``rate'' is set for each player, and the current rate changes depending on ``wins/losses'' and ``rate difference with the opponent'' each time the player plays a match. The highest rate ``best rate'' recorded during the event period will be included as a ranking record.

(User team formation)
In order for a player character owned by a user to participate in a match, it is necessary to register it in an order, and the order can be edited on the order screen. The order is for a total of 24 player characters, for example, 5 starting pitchers, 4 intermediate pitchers (including 2 set-uppers), 1 closing pitcher, 9 fielders including DH, and 5 bench players (pitchers and fielders). Consists of.

FIGS. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing examples of team setting images for forming user teams. The team setting image constitutes an order screen displayed on the display unit 106 of the game device 10, which will be described later. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the team setting images G200 and G300 are images for selecting a player character to be registered as a fielder member or a pitcher member of the team from among the player characters owned by the user. Parts P201 to P203 are parts for selecting a pitcher, a fielder, or a reserve player.

FIG. 2 shows a team setting image G200 for registering fielder members when part P201 is selected. In team setting image G200, player characters registered as fielder members of the team are displayed in area A204. That is, a plurality of parts P205 respectively corresponding to a plurality of player characters registered as fielder members of the team are displayed in the area A204.
In the example of FIG. 2, the name of the player character is displayed in each part P205. Although not shown in FIG. 2, an image, rarity, etc. of the player character may be displayed on each part P205.

Area A204 includes an area A2041 for starting members and an area A2042 for bench members. In area A2041, a part P205 indicating a player character registered as a starting member is displayed. That is, one part P205 (one player character) is associated with each position. On the other hand, in area A2042, a part P205 indicating a player character registered as a bench member is displayed.
For example, by dragging and dropping part P205 onto another part P205, the positions of player characters can be swapped, or player characters can be swapped between starting members and bench members. In addition, by selecting any part P205, the user can save the player character corresponding to the part P205 and select a player character (a player character that is not registered as a team member among the player characters owned by the user). It can also be replaced.

Moreover, part P206 shows team spirit. The team spirit is calculated by executing a predetermined calculation process based on the spirit of each player character registered as a member of the team. For example, the team spirit is the total of the spirits of each player character registered as a member of the team. A "spirits showdown" occurs between the opposing team's team spirits, and the superiority or inferiority of both teams in the match is determined based on the result.
Part P207 shows team cost. The team cost indicates the total cost of player characters registered as members of the team. "221/250" indicates that the team cost is "221" and the upper limit cost is "250". The user needs to set the team members so that the team cost does not exceed the upper limit cost.

Part P208 is a part for setting batting order and the like. When part P208 is selected, an image for setting the batting order is displayed.
Part P209 is a part for saving team data. When part P209 is selected, team data set by the user is saved.

FIG. 3 shows a team setting image G300 for registering pitcher members when part P202 is selected. Note that the same elements as in the team setting image G200 are given the same reference numerals, and their explanations will be omitted. In team setting image G300, player characters registered as pitcher members of the team are displayed in area A204. In this case, a plurality of parts P205 corresponding to player characters registered as starting pitcher members, relay pitcher members, and closing pitcher members are displayed in area A204.
Although not shown, when part P203 is selected, a backup player character is displayed in area A204.

In this way, the user creates an order using the player characters he owns, forms a user team made up of a plurality of player characters, and plays a match against the opponent team.
In the baseball game of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11(a), orders are shared and managed in the ranked game mode and the room game mode. On the other hand, in tournament mode, orders are managed separately from orders in ranked battle mode and room battle mode. That is, orders for tournament mode can be created independently of orders for ranked battle mode and room battle mode.
In this way, the orders are the same in the ranked battle mode and the room battle mode, and the team setting images are also the same. 2 and 3 show team setting images for creating orders for ranked battle mode and room battle mode.

(fatigue level)
In the baseball game of this embodiment, a parameter called "fatigue level" is associated with the pitcher character in real-time matches. This introduces the concept that when a pitcher character takes the pitch, the pitcher character becomes fatigued.
The fatigue level is defined as level 0 when there is no fatigue, and increases by one level as fatigue increases, and the highest level is level 4.

By allowing a pitcher character to play as a starting pitcher, the fatigue level of this pitcher character increases by four levels.

Further, by having the pitcher character pitch in relief, the fatigue level of the relief pitcher character is increased according to a predetermined rule. For example, the degree of increase in the fatigue level is varied depending on the ratio of the remaining stamina at the end of the game to the maximum value of the relief pitcher character's stamina (referred to as the remaining stamina rate). For example, if the remaining stamina rate is 80% or more, level up by 1 level, if the remaining stamina rate is 50% or more and less than 80%, level up by 2 levels, and if the remaining stamina rate is 20% or more and less than 50%, level up by 3 levels. Level up: If your remaining stamina is less than 20%, you will level up by 4 levels.

Further, by letting the pitcher character rest for one game, the fatigue level of the rested pitcher character is lowered by one level. That is, by playing a game in which the pitcher character is not pitched and another pitcher character is pitched, the fatigue level of the pitcher character who has been rested is lowered by one level. The fatigue level of the pitcher character who is a reserve player is also lowered in the same way.

Depending on the level value of the fatigue level, an influence is exerted to suppress a predetermined ability of the pitcher character.
For example, the higher the level value of the fatigue level, the lower the spirits are set. To give a specific example, if the fatigue level of the spirits set for the pitcher character is level 0, the spirits will not decrease, -10% at level 1, -20% at level 2, -30% at level 3. %, attenuate like -40% at level 4.
Furthermore, the higher the level value of the fatigue level, the lower the stamina at the start of the match, for example. To give a specific example, if the fatigue level is level 0, the stamina will not decrease compared to the stamina set for the pitcher character at the start of the match, it will be -30% at level 1, -60% at level 2, and level 2. Attenuate by -90% at level 3 and -100% at level 4.

In this way, the fatigue level is associated with the pitcher character, and the level value of the fatigue level of the pitcher character who pitched in the game is changed. Depending on the level value of the fatigue level, an influence is exerted to suppress predetermined abilities (spirits and stamina at the start of the game) of the pitcher character. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a situation where the same pitcher character is continuously pitched, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It should be noted that the fatigue level does not prohibit the pitcher character from pitching continuously, and it is possible for the pitcher character to pitch while his spirit and stamina at the start of the game are lowered.

Furthermore, by letting the pitcher character rest, the fatigue of the pitcher character is recovered (the fatigue level is lowered). This makes it more interesting to think about rotations (the order of starting pitchers to use) like in real professional baseball, such as having a pitcher character pitch in and then letting him rest for a few games, which can further improve the interest of the game. .

Here, the fatigue level is managed for each original ID. This is to prevent player characters with the same player name from pitching consecutively or frequently pitching. For example, if level 2 is assigned to the fatigue level of the player character of "2017 Series 1 Player Name x", level 2 is also assigned to the fatigue level of the player character of "2017 Series 2 Player Name x".

Further, as shown in FIG. 11(a), the fatigue level is managed for each real-time battle mode. That is, the fatigue level is managed in each of the ranked battle mode, room battle mode, and tournament mode.
If the fatigue level is managed only for each original ID, for example, when trying to play a match in the ranked battle mode after playing a match in the room battle mode, the fatigue level in the room battle mode will be applied. Therefore, even though the pitcher character is not pitching in the ranked game mode, the fatigue level in the room game mode has the effect of suppressing the predetermined ability of the pitcher character. In addition, in order to have a pitcher character pitch in consecutive matches in ranked mode where you can get winning points, after pitching in a match in ranked mode, the fatigue level may be increased by playing multiple matches without pitching the pitcher character in room mode. By lowering the pitch, it becomes possible to have the pitcher character pitch continuously without fatigue in the ranked game mode.
In order to avoid such a situation, the fatigue level is managed not only for each original ID but also for each mode, so that the fatigue level in one mode does not affect other modes.

In the room battle mode, when creating a room, it may be possible to select for each room whether or not to introduce a fatigue level, that is, whether or not to associate a fatigue level with a pitcher character.
Furthermore, as a rule in the room battle mode, a user can only belong to one room at a time. In this case, if the fatigue level of the pitcher character is inherited when the user moves from room to room, the pitcher character will start from a state of fatigue in the new room, making it impossible to maintain fairness with other players. Therefore, when a user moves from room to room, among the fatigue levels of the pitcher characters owned by the user (pitcher characters available to the user), the fatigue level managed in the room battle mode is reset. Prevent fatigue levels in one room from affecting other rooms.
However, the fatigue level managed in the room battle mode is not reset just when the user leaves the room. When re-entering the same room, you can continue playing the game while maintaining your fatigue level.

As shown in FIG. 1, a part P107 indicating the fatigue level may be displayed in the player information image G100. Further, as the spirit shown in part P104, a numerical value that decreases depending on the fatigue level may be shown.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the team setting image G300 for registering pitcher members, an icon 211 representing the fatigue level is attached to the part P205 of a pitcher character who is not fatigue-free (a pitcher character whose fatigue level is level 1 or higher). It may be displayed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, in the team setting image G300 for the ranked battle mode and the room battle mode, by operating the operation part P210, the fatigue level managed in the ranked battle mode or the room It would be good to be able to switch to displaying the fatigue level managed in battle mode.

[2. Game system configuration]
Next, an outline of a game system for realizing the game described above will be explained.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment. In the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, a server device 30 and a plurality of game devices 10 are wirelessly connected via a network 20. Note that the server device 30 and a plurality of game devices 10 may be connected by wire.

The game device 10 is a device for operating the above-mentioned baseball game, and is, for example, a portable communication device such as a smartphone, a portable game-dedicated device, a tablet, a stationary game device, or the like. The game device 10 includes a CPU 101 , a ROM 102 , a RAM 103 , a communication section 104 , an operation section 105 , a display section 106 , and a storage device 107 . Note that although FIG. 1 shows the hardware configuration of one game device 10, the hardware configurations of other game devices 10 are also similar, and illustration thereof will be omitted.

The CPU 101 reads a control program stored in the ROM 102 into the RAM 103 and executes various processes. The ROM 102 stores a control program (such as an OS) necessary for operating the game device 10. A flash memory (NVRAM) may be used instead of the ROM 102. The RAM 103 is used as a temporary storage area such as the main memory and work area of the CPU 101. The communication unit 104 performs communication processing with the server device 30 and other external devices via the network 20. The operation unit 105 accepts various operations by the user. Note that when the display unit 106 is a liquid crystal display panel equipped with a touch panel, the touch panel is the operation unit 105. The display unit 106 displays various information such as the game screen described above. The storage device 107 mainly stores game programs related to games, various data related to games, and the like.

Note that the functions and processing of the game device 10 are realized by the CPU 101 reading a program stored in the ROM 102 or the storage device 107 and executing this program. Further, as another example, the CPU 101 may read a program stored in a removable storage medium such as an SD card, instead of reading a program stored in the ROM 102 or the like. Further, the means for supplying the program to the computer may be a computer-readable storage medium such as a CD-ROM that stores the program, or a transmission medium such as the Internet that transmits the program. Hereinafter, the game device 10 will be described as a smartphone having a liquid crystal display panel equipped with a touch panel.

The server device 30 includes a CPU 301 , a ROM 302 , a RAM 303 , a communication section 304 , and a storage device 305 .

The CPU 301 reads a control program stored in the ROM 302 and executes various processes. The RAM 303 is used as a main memory of the CPU 301 and a temporary storage area such as a work area. The communication unit 304 performs communication processing with the game device 10 and other external devices via the network 20. The storage device 305 stores programs related to the game, identification information such as the ID of the user who operates the game device 10, and various other information for each user necessary for the game. Note that some of this information may be stored in a database (not shown) or the like.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration for storing, changing, and managing fatigue levels in the game device 10.
The storage device 107 of the game device 10 stores a game program for executing the game, and the storage device 107 further includes a data storage section 1071 that stores various data necessary for game processing. The data storage unit 1071 stores player character data DT1, order data DT2, and the like.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of player character data DT1. The player character data DT1 is data indicating a list of player characters owned by the user, and exists for each user.
Player character data DT includes "serial number", "original ID", "player ID", "name", "series", "rarity", "cost", "position", "experience points", "level", Contains a "Spirits" field. Furthermore, for the pitcher character, a "fatigue level" field is included. Although omitted in FIG. 6, the information may include an upper limit level, a special training level, ability parameters, etc.

The "serial number" field indicates a serial number for uniquely identifying the player character owned by the user. When a user owns multiple player characters with the same player name, the original IDs of these player characters are the same, but the serial numbers are different.
"Original ID" indicates the original ID of the player character owned by the user.
"Player ID" indicates the player ID of the player character owned by the user.
The "name", "rarity", "cost", "position", "level", and "spirits" fields indicate the player character's player name, rarity, cost, appropriate position, level, and spirits, respectively.
The "series" field indicates which series the player character belongs to.
The "experience value" field indicates the cumulative total of experience values given to the player character.
The "fatigue level" field indicates the fatigue level in each of the ranked battle mode, room battle mode, and tournament mode.
The player character's experience points, level, spirits, etc. are changed by having the player character participate in a match or undergo special training. Further, the level value of the fatigue level of the player character is changed by having the player character participate in a match or taking a rest.

In this way, the storage device 107 stores, in the player character data DT1, the fatigue level, which is a parameter associated with the pitcher character and which affects the pitcher character who pitches in the game on the game according to its value. Specifically, depending on the level value of the fatigue level, an influence is exerted to suppress a predetermined ability of the pitcher character. The fatigue level is stored and managed for each real-time battle mode. That is, the fatigue level is managed in each of the ranked battle mode, room battle mode, and tournament mode. For example, when a match is held in ranked mode, a predetermined ability of the pitcher character participating in the match is suppressed according to the level value of the fatigue level managed in the ranked mode among the fatigue levels of the pitcher character who pitches in the match. influence is given. The same applies to room battle mode and tournament mode.
In this embodiment, the storage device 107 corresponds to storage means in the present invention.

In the server device 30, the storage device 305 stores provided player character data indicating player character groups currently provided by the game system 1 and player character groups provided in the past. The provided player character data includes fixed information such as "original ID", "name", "rarity", "cost", and "position", as well as initial values such as "experience points", "level", and "spirits". is managed.
In FIG. 6, the player character data DT1 is shown to include fixed information such as "original ID,""name,""rarity,""cost," and "position." The player character data DT1 may include only information to be changed such as "experience value", "level", "spirits", and "fatigue level".

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of order data DT2. Order data DT2 is data indicating an order created by a user, and exists for each user. Furthermore, even for the same user, a plurality of order data DT2 exist, such as orders for ranked battle mode and room battle mode, and orders for tournament mode. FIG. 7 shows order data for the ranked battle mode and the room battle mode.
Order data DT2 includes member data 701 and team spirit data 702.
Member data 701 indicates the serial numbers of player characters registered in the order (5 starting pitchers, 4 intermediate pitchers, 1 closer pitcher, 9 fielders including DH, and 5 bench players). The member data 701 also indicates the batting order set by the user.
Team spirit data 702 indicates a numerical value of team spirit.

The game device 10 also includes a game control section 120, and the functions of the game control section 120 are realized by the CPU 101 executing a game program stored in the storage device 107. The game control unit 120 performs controls necessary for a user to play a game on the game device 10. The game control section 120 includes a fatigue level changing section 1201 and a resetting section 1202.

The fatigue level changing unit 1201 changes the level value of the fatigue level of the pitcher character who pitched in the game, among the fatigue levels stored in the player character data DT1 of the storage device 107. As described above, by allowing a pitcher character to pitch as a starting pitcher, the fatigue level of this pitcher character is increased by four levels. Further, by having the pitcher character pitch in relief, the fatigue level of the relief pitcher character is increased in accordance with the remaining stamina rate. For example, when a match is held in the ranked match mode, the level value of the fatigue level managed in the ranked match mode among the fatigue levels of the pitcher characters who participated in the match is changed. The same applies to room battle mode and tournament mode.
Further, the fatigue level changing unit 1201 changes the level value of the fatigue level of the pitcher character who did not pitch in the game. As described above, by resting the pitcher character for one game, the fatigue level of the rested pitcher character is lowered by one level. For example, when a match is held in the ranked battle mode, the level value of the fatigue level managed in the ranked battle mode among the fatigue levels of pitcher characters who did not pitch in the game is changed. The same applies to room battle mode and tournament mode.
In this embodiment, the fatigue level changing unit 1201 corresponds to changing means in the present invention.

When the user moves from room to room, the reset unit 1202 resets the fatigue level managed in the room battle mode among the fatigue levels of the pitcher character owned by the user (pitcher character available to the user).
In this embodiment, the reset unit 1202 corresponds to reset means in the present invention.

[3. Processing in game system]
Processing in the game system according to this embodiment will be described below.
In the real-time match, a match between a user team and an opponent team (user team of another user on the network) progresses in a communication match according to operations on each game device 10. The operations of the user and other users are exchanged between the respective game devices 10 via the server device 30, thereby realizing a communication match and updating the match situation. Note that screen displays, operations, etc. in real-time competitive matches may be performed using known methods, and their explanations will be omitted.

Here, for example, when a match is held in the ranked battle mode, the pitcher character's predetermined ability is determined according to the level value of the fatigue level managed in the ranked battle mode among the fatigue levels of the pitcher character who pitches in this game. This has the effect of suppressing the Additionally, when a match is held in the room battle mode, certain abilities of the pitcher character will be suppressed depending on the fatigue level managed in the room battle mode among the fatigue levels of the pitcher character pitching in this game. This will have an impact on you. In addition, when a match is held in tournament mode, the influence of suppressing the specified ability of the pitcher character according to the level value of the fatigue level managed in tournament mode among the fatigue levels of the pitcher character pitching in this game. is given.

Next, a description will be given of the processing that is executed when a real-time competitive match ends.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure by the game device 10 according to the present embodiment. The processing described below is realized by the CPU 101 reading a game program stored in the storage device 107 into the RAM 103 and executing the game program.
The flowchart in FIG. 8 is executed when the real-time competitive match ends. That is, the flowchart of FIG. 8 is executed in any case when a match in the ranked battle mode ends, a match in the room battle mode ends, and a match in the tournament mode ends.

In S101, the fatigue level changing unit 1201 increases the fatigue level of the starting pitcher character for the game that has ended by four levels.
The fatigue level changing unit 1201 changes the level value of the "fatigue level" field of the starting pitcher character in player character data DT1 according to the mode of the completed game. That is, if the match in the ranked battle mode has ended, the level value of the fatigue level managed in the ranked battle mode is changed. Furthermore, if the game in the room battle mode has ended, the level value of the fatigue level managed in the room battle mode is changed. Furthermore, if the match in the tournament mode has ended, the level value of the fatigue level managed in the tournament mode is changed. Note that the highest fatigue level is set to level 4, so if the fatigue level is already level 1 or higher, it becomes level 4.
Further, the fatigue level changing unit 1201 changes the level value of the "fatigue level" field of the pitcher character to which the same original ID as the starting pitcher character is given in the player character data DT1 to the "fatigue level" of the starting pitcher character. Change it to be the same as the level value of the field.

In S102, the fatigue level changing unit 1201 determines whether a relief pitcher has pitched in the game that has ended. If the relief pitcher is pitched, the process advances to S103; if the relief pitcher is not pitched, the process advances to S104.
In S103, the fatigue level changing unit 1201 increases the fatigue level of the relief pitcher character according to the remaining stamina rate.
In addition, in the player character data DT1, the level value of the "fatigue level" field of the relief pitcher character can be changed depending on the mode of the finished game, and the "fatigue level" field value of the pitcher character given the same original ID can be changed. Changing the "Level" field to the same level value is the same as for starting pitchers.

In S104, the fatigue level changing unit 1201 lowers the fatigue level of the pitcher character who has not pitched in the finished game by one level.
In addition, in the player character data DT1, the level value of the "fatigue level" field of the pitcher character who has not pitched can be changed according to the mode of the completed game, and the "fatigue level" field value of the pitcher character given the same original ID can be changed. Changing the "Level" field to the same level value is the same as for starting pitchers and relief pitchers.

Next, a description will be given of the processing executed when the user moves to a room.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure by the game device 10 according to the present embodiment. The processing described below is realized by the CPU 101 reading a game program stored in the storage device 107 into the RAM 103 and executing the game program.
The flowchart of FIG. 9 is executed when the user moves to a room.
In S201, the reset unit 1202 resets the fatigue level managed in the room battle mode among the fatigue levels of the pitcher character owned by the user (pitcher character available to the user). That is, the reset unit 1202 changes the fatigue level of the room battle mode in the "fatigue level" field of all pitcher characters to level 0 in the player character data DT1.

Note that in this embodiment, when the user moves to a room, the fatigue level managed in the room battle mode is reset, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the room battle mode, the fatigue level may be further managed for each room. Thereby, when the user moves from one room to another and returns to the first room, it is possible to maintain the previous fatigue level. Note that a room disappears when a certain condition (for example, everyone leaves the room) is satisfied, so when the room disappears, management of the fatigue level in the room may be stopped.

As described above, the fatigue level is associated with the pitcher character, and the level value of the fatigue level of the pitcher character who pitched in the game is changed. Depending on the level value of the fatigue level, an influence is exerted to suppress predetermined abilities (spirits and stamina at the start of the game) of the pitcher character. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a situation where the same pitcher character is continuously pitched, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. It should be noted that the fatigue level does not prohibit the pitcher character from pitching continuously, and it is possible for the pitcher character to pitch while his spirit and stamina at the start of the game are lowered.
Additionally, we have managed the fatigue level for each real-time battle mode (ranked battle mode, room battle mode, tournament mode), so that the fatigue level in one mode will not affect other modes. .
Furthermore, by resting the pitcher character, the fatigue of the rested pitcher character is recovered (the fatigue level is reduced). This makes it more interesting to think about rotations (the order of starting pitchers to use) like in real professional baseball, such as having a pitcher character pitch in and then letting him rest for a few games, which can further improve the interest of the game.

[4. Modified example]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the gist of the present invention.

In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which a fatigue level is associated with a pitcher character, but a fatigue level may be associated with a fielder character. If there is a player who is both a pitcher and a fielder, the fatigue level can be managed by dividing the player into a "pitcher version" and a "fielder version."

Further, although an example has been described in which the starting pitcher's fatigue level uniformly increases by four levels, the degree of increase in fatigue level may be varied depending on the number of pitches or the like. The fatigue level may be increased during the match instead of at the end of the match.

In addition, we have explained an example in which the state of no fatigue is set to level 0, and the level increases by 1 as the fatigue level increases, and the highest level is set to level 4. However, the range of the level value of the fatigue level is not limited, and more fine-grained It may also be expressed in multiple levels.

In addition, we explained an example in which the method of changing fatigue level is the same in each mode of real-time battle (ranked battle mode, room battle mode, tournament mode), but it is possible to change the method of changing fatigue level differently for each mode. You may also do so. For example, in the case of a short-term decisive battle in the room battle mode or tournament mode, the amount of increase in the starting pitcher's fatigue level may be made smaller than the amount of level increase in the ranked battle mode to make it easier for him to pitch consecutively.

In addition, although examples have been described in which fatigue levels are introduced in the ranked battle mode, room battle mode, and tournament mode of real-time battles, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the fatigue level may not be introduced in the room battle mode.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 11(b), the fatigue level is managed in each of the ranked battle mode and tournament mode.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11(b), orders for the ranked battle mode and room battle mode and orders for the tournament mode are managed as separate orders. Therefore, if fatigue levels are not introduced in the room battle mode, fatigue levels may be managed for each order. This is one aspect of managing fatigue levels for each mode.

Furthermore, although an example has been described in which fatigue levels are introduced in real-time battles, fatigue levels may also be introduced in computer battles. It is sufficient that a game played using characters can be executed in a plurality of modes, and there are no limitations on the battle format in applying the present invention.

Note that in the embodiments described above, the processing in FIGS. 8 and 9 is described as being performed by the game device 10, but all or part of the processing may be performed by the server device 30. Furthermore, although the player character data DT1 and order data DT2 have been described as being stored in the storage device 107 of the game device 10, they may be stored in the storage device 305 of the server device 30.

Further, in the embodiment described above, a baseball game is used as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is applicable to any game that progresses using characters, such as sports games other than baseball (soccer games, etc.), fighting games, battle games, racing games, etc.

[5. Additional notes]
The following games are envisioned as games to which the present invention is applied.
It is a baseball game in which teams consisting of multiple player characters play matches against each other, and it has a function that limits the abilities of the player characters participating in the match depending on the fatigue level of the player characters participating in the match. The player character has a function of increasing the fatigue level of the player character.
One mode can be selected from a first mode and a second mode in which each game can be executed.
The player character's fatigue level includes a first fatigue level for the first mode and a second fatigue level for the second mode.
When a match is executed in the first mode, the ability of the player character in the match is limited according to the first fatigue level associated with the player character participating in the match, and the ability of the player character in the match is limited. The first fatigue level of the participating player character is increased.
When a match is executed in the second mode, the ability of the player character in the match is limited according to the second fatigue level associated with the player character participating in the match, and the ability of the player character in the match is limited. The second fatigue level of the participating player character is increased.

In addition, the game is played between teams consisting of multiple characters, and the characters used in the game are determined based on the parameters that represent the degree of influence on the abilities of the characters used in the game. means for influencing the abilities of the character; and means for changing the parameters of the character used in the game;
It is a game with
Means is provided for selecting one mode from a first mode and a second mode in which the game can be executed, and the parameters of the character include the first parameter and the second parameter. .
When the game is run in the first mode, the first parameter associated with the character used in the game affects the abilities of the character in the game and the ability of the character used in the game. Change the first parameter of the character,
When the game is run in a second mode, the second parameter associated with the character used in the game affects the abilities of the character in the game and the performance of the character used in the game. A second parameter of the character is changed.

Further, the present invention can be understood, for example, as follows.
(1)
A program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for controlling a game progressing using a character, the program being associated with a character, and having a value associated with the character used in the game on the game. A computer is used as a storage means (107) for storing influencing parameters, and a changing means (1201) for changing the value of the parameter of the character used in the game among the parameters stored in the storage means (107). The game is characterized in that the game can be executed in a plurality of modes, and the parameters are managed for each mode.

(7)
A game control method according to one aspect of the present invention is a game control method for controlling a game progressing using a character, the method being a game control method for controlling a game progressing using a character. Parameters that affect the game are stored in the storage means (107), and among the parameters stored in the storage means (107), the value of the parameter of the character used in the game is controlled to be changed. The game is characterized in that it can be executed in a plurality of modes, and the parameters are managed for each mode.

(8)
A game device according to one aspect of the present invention is a game device that executes a game using a character, the game device being associated with a character, and having a value associated with the character used in the game in accordance with the value of the character. A storage means (107) for storing influencing parameters, and a changing means (1201) for changing the value of the parameter of the character used in the game among the parameters stored in the storage means (107). , the game is executable in a plurality of modes, and the parameters are managed for each mode.

(9)
A game system according to one aspect of the present invention is a game system that executes a game using a character, the game system being associated with a character, and having a value associated with the character used in the game in accordance with the value of the character. A storage means (107) for storing influencing parameters, and a changing means (1201) for changing the value of the parameter of the character used in the game among the parameters stored in the storage means (107). , the game is executable in a plurality of modes, and the parameters are managed for each mode.

According to the invention according to the above (1), (7), (8) or (9), it is possible to prevent a situation where the same character is used continuously, improve the interest of the game, and It is possible to prevent the fatigue level in one mode from affecting the other modes.

(2)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the aspect (1) above, the plurality of modes include a first mode and a second mode, and the parameters include those managed in the first mode. There are a first parameter and a second parameter managed in the second mode, and when the game is executed in the first mode, the first parameter of the character used in the game is The character is influenced in the game according to the value, and the changing means (1201) changes the value of the first parameter of the character used in the game, and When the game is executed, the character used in the game is influenced in the game according to the value of the second parameter of the character, and the changing means (1201) The value of the second parameter of the used character is changed.

(3)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the aspect (1) or (2) above, the parameter is for giving an influence on the game to suppress a predetermined ability of the character.

(4)
In one aspect of the present invention, in any one of (1) to (3) above, the game is a game in which teams made up of a plurality of characters compete against each other. According to the aspect (4) above, it is necessary to consider how to combine the characters constituting a team, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

(5)
In one aspect of the present invention, in any one of (1) to (3) above, the game is a game in which participants compete against each other, and the plurality of modes include a group in which participants compete against each other in a group. A battle mode is included, and in the group battle mode, the user can only belong to one group at a time, and when the user changes groups, among the parameters of the character available to the user, the group The computer is made to function as a reset means (1202) for resetting the parameters managed in war mode.
(6)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the aspect (5) above, it is possible to select whether or not to introduce the parameter for each group.
According to aspects (5) and (6) above, the game can be played in a mode in which the player can compete against a limited number of players such as friends. Then, when the user moves from group to group, it is possible to prevent the fatigue level in one room from affecting the other rooms.

1: game system, 10: game device, 20: network, 30: server device, 101, 301: CPU, 102, 302: ROM, 103, 303: RAM, 104, 304: communication section, 105: operation section, 106 : Display section, 107, 305: Storage device, 1071: Data storage section, 120: Game control section, 1201: Fatigue level changing section, 1202: Resetting section

Claims (7)

A program for controlling a game in which teams consisting of multiple characters compete against each other,
A character that plays a predetermined role is set as a target character, and a value is changed depending on the use or non-use of the target character in the battle, and a value is changed according to the use or non-use of the target character in the battle. storage means for storing parameters that affect the game;
causing the computer to function as a changing means for changing the value of the parameter stored in the storage means depending on whether or not the target character is used in a battle;
Battles can be run in multiple modes,
The parameters are managed for each mode ,
The plurality of modes include a first mode and a second mode,
The parameters include a first parameter managed in the first mode and a second parameter managed in the second mode,
When a battle is executed in the first mode, the target character is influenced in the game according to the value of the first parameter of the target character used in the battle, and the changing means changes the value of the first parameter of the target character used in the match and the value of the first parameter of the other target character not used in the match,
When a battle is executed in the second mode, the target character is influenced in the game according to the value of the second parameter of the target character used in the battle, and the changing means The program is characterized in that the value of the second parameter of the target character used in the match and the value of the second parameter of the other target character not used in the match are changed. 2. The program according to claim 1 , wherein the parameter has an effect of suppressing a predetermined ability of the target character as an effect on the game. The plurality of modes include a group battle mode in which you compete against a group of participants,
In the group battle mode, a user can only belong to one group at a time,
A claim characterized in that when a user moves from group to group, the computer functions as a reset means for resetting the parameters managed in the group battle mode among the parameters of the target character available to the user. The program described in item 1 or 2 . 4. The program according to claim 3 , wherein it is possible to select whether or not to introduce the parameter for each group. A game control method for controlling a game in which teams consisting of multiple characters compete against each other, the method comprising:
A computer sets a character that plays a predetermined role as a target character, associates it with the target character, changes a value depending on whether or not the target character is used in a battle, and assigns the value to the target character used in the battle. Parameters that affect the game according to the values are stored in the storage means , and the values of the parameters stored in the storage means are changed depending on whether or not the target character is used in the battle. control to,
Battles can be run in multiple modes,
The parameters are managed for each mode ,
The plurality of modes include a first mode and a second mode,
The parameters include a first parameter managed in the first mode and a second parameter managed in the second mode,
When a battle is executed in the first mode, the target character is influenced in the game according to the value of the first parameter of the target character used in the battle, and the battle is affected. changing the value of the first parameter of the target character used and the value of the first parameter of the other target character not used in the battle;
When a battle is executed in the second mode, the target character is influenced in the game according to the value of the second parameter of the target character used in the battle, and the battle is affected. A game control method , comprising changing the value of the second parameter of the target character used and the value of the second parameter of the other target character not used in the match. A game device that executes a game in which teams consisting of a plurality of characters compete against each other,
A character that plays a predetermined role is set as a target character, and a value is changed depending on the use or non-use of the target character in the battle, and a value is changed according to the use or non-use of the target character in the battle. storage means for storing parameters that affect the game;
and a changing means for changing the value of the parameter stored in the storage means depending on whether or not the target character is used in a battle,
Battles can be run in multiple modes,
The parameters are managed for each mode ,
The plurality of modes include a first mode and a second mode,
The parameters include a first parameter managed in the first mode and a second parameter managed in the second mode,
When a battle is executed in the first mode, the target character is influenced in the game according to the value of the first parameter of the target character used in the battle, and the changing means changes the value of the first parameter of the target character used in the match and the value of the first parameter of the other target character not used in the match,
When a battle is executed in the second mode, the target character is influenced in the game according to the value of the second parameter of the target character used in the battle, and the changing means The game device is characterized in that the value of the second parameter of the target character used in the match and the value of the second parameter of the other target character not used in the match are changed. A game system that executes a game in which teams consisting of multiple characters compete against each other,
A character that plays a predetermined role is set as a target character, and a value is changed depending on the use or non-use of the target character in the battle, and a value is changed according to the use or non-use of the target character in the battle. storage means for storing parameters that affect the game;
and a changing means for changing the value of the parameter stored in the storage means depending on whether or not the target character is used in a battle,
Battles can be run in multiple modes,
The parameters are managed for each mode ,
The plurality of modes include a first mode and a second mode,
The parameters include a first parameter managed in the first mode and a second parameter managed in the second mode,
When a battle is executed in the first mode, the target character is influenced in the game according to the value of the first parameter of the target character used in the battle, and the changing means changes the value of the first parameter of the target character used in the match and the value of the first parameter of the other target character not used in the match,
When a battle is executed in the second mode, the target character is influenced in the game according to the value of the second parameter of the target character used in the battle, and the changing means The game system is characterized in that the value of the second parameter of the target character used in the match and the value of the second parameter of the other target character not used in the match are changed.

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