JP7756451B2 - Program, game control method, game device and game system - Google Patents

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

Games in which one object is associated with another object are known. Patent Document 1 discloses a game system in which, when a user places a predetermined number of adjacent blocks of the same attribute, those blocks are erased and a score is added according to the number of erased blocks.

JP 2010-088664 A

However, with the game system disclosed in Patent Document 1, users tend to focus on arranging blocks tightly so as to increase their score, which limits the game's enjoyment.

The present invention addresses the above-mentioned problems and aims to improve the entertainment value of games.

The program of the present invention is a program for executing a game in which second objects are associated with first objects having an upper limit on the number of objects that can be associated. The program causes a computer to execute the following steps: a selection process that allows a user to select one of multiple options associated with second objects, each of which may have a different number of constituent second objects; an association process that associates the second object associated with the option selected by the user with the first object if it is possible to associate the second object with the first object based on the relationship between the upper limit of the first object and the number of constituent second objects already associated with the first object; and a bonus granting process that repeatedly executes the selection process and the association process and grants a bonus according to the second object associated with the first object through the association process until a predetermined termination condition is met.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an event deck display screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an ability list screen when the main character is a pitcher. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an ability list screen when the main character is a pitcher. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a general main screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a general practice screen when practice is selected. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for increasing basic abilities. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a setting screen for acquiring a special ability. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a main screen according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a warehouse object. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a cargo object placed in a warehouse. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a cargo object placed in a warehouse. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a cargo attribute TBL. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a practice screen in a state where the conditions for a shipping bonus are met. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a practice screen in a state where the conditions for the shipping tag practice are met. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a departure screen when departing. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a destination map screen when selecting a destination. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a departure destination map screen when departure is not possible. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus award screen when a bonus is awarded. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an updated departure destination map screen. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of a game system. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a game device. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a basic processing procedure performed by the game device. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a basic processing procedure performed by the game device. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure related to cargo. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure related to departure. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a practice TBL. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a selling price TBL. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of departure destination related information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of departure destination related information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of departure destination related information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of cargo loading information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of cargo loading information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of cargo loading information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of cargo loading information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of cargo display information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of cargo display information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of cargo display information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of benefit granting information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of benefit granting information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of benefit granting information. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of benefit granting information. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of option-related information.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[1. Game Description]
The following will provide an overview of a game suitable for application of the present invention, using a screen displayed on a liquid crystal display panel equipped with a touch panel on a game device described below.

The game of this embodiment is primarily a baseball game. The game of this embodiment is composed of multiple parts according to the objective: a development part, a battle part, an acquisition part, and an enhancement part. The development part is a part in which characters are developed. In this embodiment, in the development part, pitcher or fielder (including catcher) characters are developed. The battle part is a part in which battles are played using characters developed in the development part. In this embodiment, in the battle part, a baseball team including pitcher and fielder characters developed in the development part plays a game against another team. The acquisition part is a part in which characters that can be used when developing characters in the development part (event characters, described below) can be obtained. The enhancement part is a part in which event characters obtained in the acquisition part are strengthened by, for example, combining event characters obtained with each other.

Below, we will explain in detail the training part of the game.
In the training part, the main character to be trained practices baseball at a high school and is trained as a pitcher or fielder through various events. Note that in this embodiment, multiple scenarios are prepared for the training part, and the high school the main character will attend varies depending on the scenario. In the game of this embodiment, the high school the main character will attend is determined by the user selecting one of the scenarios.

When a scenario is selected, the user first determines the main character's basic information. This basic information includes the main character's name, the main character's position, the main character's dominant hand, the main character's batting style, and, if the main character is a pitcher, the main character's pitching style. The main character's position can be selected from pitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, shortstop, or outfielder. Positions other than pitcher will be referred to as fielders below. The main character's dominant hand can be selected as either right-handed or left-handed, and can also be selected as a right-handed batter, left-handed batter, or switch hitter. The main character's batting style can be selected from multiple options, such as standard or open stance. The pitching style can be selected from multiple options, such as overhand, three-quarter, sidearm, or underhand. When determining the main character's basic information, preset basic information can be displayed on the screen first, and the user can change this basic information.

Once the main character's basic information has been determined, the event deck is then set up. An event deck is a deck for setting up event characters who will be teammates with the main character and practice together at the high school the main character attends. An event character is a character that affects the main character's development (has a beneficial effect on the user) when an event occurs during the main character's development process, and the user selects event characters to set in the event deck from among their possession. Event characters can be acquired as rewards for winning in battle mode or by lottery. Furthermore, before starting a scenario in the development part, the user can raise the level of the event character in advance. The higher the event character's level, the higher the increase in the main character's abilities through practice and the main character's initial evaluation, allowing the user to progress through the scenario more advantageously.

Figure 1 shows an example of the event deck display screen G100. When setting up an event deck, the display screen G100 shown in Figure 1 is displayed. The deck name is displayed in the display area A110. The user can pre-register the combination of event characters in the event deck before starting the scenario in the training part. The change button B1101 is a button for changing the deck name.

The selected event character is displayed in display area A112. A maximum of six event characters can be set in the event deck. Event characters are selected from the event characters owned by the user, but some event characters owned by other users can be selected. For example, depending on the type of scenario, the user may not own the event character necessary to progress through that scenario advantageously. Even in such cases, if the user can select an event character owned by another user, the user can progress through that scenario advantageously and enjoy the game in that scenario as well.

Display area A111 displays the rarity of each event character. Rarity indicates how difficult it is to obtain, and there are six types of rarity: "Normal (N)", "Powerful Normal (PN)", "Rare (R)", "Powerful Rare (PR)", "Super Rare (SR)", and "Powerful Super Rare (PSR)". The rarity increases in order of N, PN, R, PR, SR, and PSR, and the higher the rarity, the greater the benefit when developing the main character, such as when an event occurs. In addition, display area A113 displays the level of the event character.

In addition, each event character may have a favorite practice associated with them, and if certain conditions are met and the event character practices that event character's favorite practice together with the main character, the main character may learn tips on the ability from the event character, or an event may occur. The certain conditions will be explained later.

Display area A114 displays a list of the event character's favorite practices, with the practice types consisting of "Batting," "Strength," "Baserunning," "Arm Strength," "Pitch Speed," "Control," "Stamina," "Curve Ball," "Defense," and "Mental." When an event character is set in the event deck, the number of event characters with favorite practices is displayed in display area A115. The example shown in FIG. 1 indicates that one event character has batting as their favorite practice, two event characters have strength as their favorite practice, one event character has baserunning as their favorite practice, one event character has arm strength as their favorite practice, and one event character has mental strength as their favorite practice. Note that an event character may have more than one favorite practice, and if an event character with more than one favorite practice is set in the event deck, the total number displayed in display area A115 will be correspondingly larger.

Once the event characters have been set in the event deck as described above, the next step is to select game items. Game items can be obtained as rewards for winning in battle mode or by lottery, and users can use up to two game items in the training portion. Types of game items include items that increase the event occurrence rate, items that restore stamina, and items that reduce the chance of injury.

Once the selection of game items has been completed as described above, the scenario will begin. Before explaining the contents of the scenario, we will explain the ability values of the main character being trained. Figure 2 shows an example of the ability list screen G200 when the main character is trained as a fielder. The main character is displayed in display area A210. The main character's appearance is determined when determining the main character's basic information, but can be changed after the main character is trained.

Display area A211 displays the name of the main character. The main character's name is determined when determining the main character's basic information, but can be changed after the main character is trained. Display area A212 displays the number of the main character's position. If the position is catcher, the number 2 is displayed; if it is first baseman, the number 3 is displayed; if it is second baseman, the number 4 is displayed; if it is third baseman, the number 6 is displayed; if it is shortstop, the number 7 is displayed; if it is left field, the number 8 is displayed; and if it is right field, the number 9 is displayed.

Display area A213 displays the main character's batting form and dominant hand, which are determined when determining the main character's basic information. Display area A214 displays the main character's position, which is determined when determining the main character's basic information. It is also possible to train the main character to be able to play defense in multiple positions, in which case multiple positions can be displayed.

Display areas A215 to A221 display the player's basic abilities as a fielder. The basic abilities displayed in display areas A216 to A221 are displayed using an eight-level evaluation rank system: S, A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. An ability score of 90 or higher is S, 80 to 89 is A, 70 to 79 is B, 60 to 69 is C, 50 to 59 is D, 40 to 49 is E, 20 to 39 is F, and 19 or lower is G.

Display area A215 displays basic abilities related to "trajectory," which are expressed as an evaluation rank from 1 to 4. The higher the number, the higher the trajectory of the ball when batting, and the more likely it is to hit a home run. Display area A216 displays basic abilities related to "contact," and the higher the "contact" ability, the easier it is to make contact with the ball and score a hit. Display area A217 displays basic abilities related to "power," and the higher the "power" ability, the more likely it is to hit a long hit. Display area A218 displays basic abilities related to "running ability," and the higher the "running ability," the faster the base running will be and the more likely it is to score an infield hit. Display area A219 displays basic abilities related to "shoulder strength," and the higher the "shoulder strength" ability, the faster the ball can be thrown defensively. Display area A220 displays basic abilities related to "defensive ability," and the higher the "defensive ability," the wider the defensive range. Display area A221 displays basic abilities related to "catching," and the higher the "catching" ability, the easier it is to catch the ball defensively and the less likely an error will occur.

Display area A222 displays a list of special abilities possessed by the main character, and display area A2221 displays "Fielder Ability." Special abilities are displayed in display area A2222, and in the example shown in Figure 2, the main character possesses five special abilities: "Infield Hit," "Pinch Hitter," "Inside Hit," "Throw," and "Stable Form." In other words, the main character is prone to infield hits, his ability value increases when he appears as a pinch hitter, he excels at "inside hits" when batting, he throws the ball accurately when fielding, and he is in stable form.

Next, Figure 3 shows an example of the ability list screen G200 when the main character is trained as a pitcher. Note that explanations of content that overlaps with the case of a fielder shown in Figure 2 will be omitted. Note that in the case of a pitcher, the display area A212 displays "1," which is the main character's position number.

Display area A310 displays the main character's pitching form and dominant hand, which are determined when determining the main character's basic information. Display area A311 displays "Pitcher."

Display area A312 displays the basic ability related to "pitch speed," showing the maximum speed of a fastball. Similarly to fielders, the basic abilities displayed in display areas A313 and A314 are displayed on eight levels: S, A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. An ability score of 90 or higher is S, 80-89 is A, 70-79 is B, 60-69 is C, 50-59 is D, 40-49 is E, 20-39 is F, and 19 or lower is G.

Display area A313 displays basic abilities related to "control," and the higher the "control" ability, the less likely a pitcher will make a bad pitch and the easier it will be to pitch the ball to the intended course. Display area A314 displays basic abilities related to "stamina," and the higher the "stamina" ability, the less likely a pitcher will tire and the less likely their abilities will decline in the latter half of a match.

Display area A315 shows the types of curveballs the main character has mastered and the amount of change they make. In the example shown in Figure 3, the main character can throw a "slider" and a "forkball" in addition to a straight ball, and the amount of change they make when they throw a curveball is medium.

Display area A316 displays a list of special abilities possessed by the main character, and display area A3161 displays "Pitcher Ability." Display area A3162 displays the special abilities, and in the example shown in Figure 3, the main character possesses four special abilities: "Heavy Ball," "Strikeout," "Perseverance," and "Hitability." In other words, the main character can throw a heavy ball, making it easy to strike out batters, can continue pitching with perseverance even when tired, and is not easily shaken even when a hit is made.

Next, we will explain the details of the scenario content. As mentioned above, there are multiple scenarios available in the training part, and we will first explain the content that these scenarios have in common. Each scenario consists of four sections, with sections 1 to 3 each consisting of 12 turns, and only section 4 consisting of 15 turns. The user can select practice content and let the main character rest after each turn. Note that since high school baseball preliminaries and high school baseball games at Koshien are included midway through section 4, if the player loses a game and is eliminated, section 4 will be forced to end.

In each turn of each section, multiple teammates appear in addition to the main character, and have a significant impact on the main character's development. Teammates include event characters set in the event deck, event characters set in advance for that scenario, and other default characters (non-event characters). Note that it is also possible to set the same characters in the event deck as the event characters set in advance for that scenario.

In addition, morning and afternoon events may occur with one turn in between, and the events that occur include scenario-specific scenario events, event character events featuring event characters set in the event deck, and event character events featuring event characters that are predetermined for the scenario. In scenario-specific scenario events, event characters that are predetermined for that scenario mainly appear. Whether an event occurs in the morning or afternoon is predetermined based on the content of the scenario event and the event characters, and the conditions for each event to occur are if the event occurrence lottery is won. When these events occur, the main character is given a development effect that corresponds to the event that occurred.

Figure 4 shows an example of the main screen G400 for each turn. Display area A401 displays the current section and current turn (number of turns remaining in the current section). Display area A402 displays the main character's school year, month, and week for the current section and turn. Display area A414 displays an icon indicating the main character's motivation parameter. The type of icon switches between multiple stages depending on the main character's motivation parameter, and changes as events occur. Additionally, when menu button B403 is selected, a menu screen is displayed, allowing the user to check settings or pause the scenario.

Display area A404 displays the main character's current stamina gauge; if you choose to practice that turn, the stamina gauge will decrease, and if you rest or go on a date, the stamina gauge will increase. Display area A405 displays the main character's name and current evaluation rank of basic abilities. In the example shown in Figure 4, the main character is being trained as a fielder, so the current evaluation ranks for the aforementioned "trajectory," "batting," "power," "running ability," "arm strength," and "defensive ability" are displayed. If the main character is being trained as a pitcher, "ball speed," "control," "stamina," and "type and amount of changeup" are displayed.

Each turn, the user can choose what to do that turn from multiple options P407, P408, P411-P413. Note that if option P410 is selected, the turn will not be consumed. Option P409's content varies depending on the type of scenario, with some options consuming a turn and others not. The content of each option will be explained below.

If the "Rest" option P407 is selected, the player will not practice that turn, but will instead rest and recover their stamina. The amount of stamina recovered is determined by lottery. If the "Practice" option P408 is selected, the screen will transition to the practice screen G500 in Figure 5, which will be described later, and the user will then select one of several practice options. Details of the practice options will be described later. Option P409 is a scenario-specific option, and its content will vary depending on the selected scenario.

When the "Improve Ability" option P410 is selected, the user can use experience points earned through practice and events to increase the main character's abilities. In other words, if the user wants to increase the main character's basic abilities or acquire special abilities, select this option P410 to increase the main character's abilities. Specific methods for increasing the main character's basic abilities or acquiring special abilities will be described later. When the "Visit the Hospital" option P411 is selected, the main character's illness, etc. will be cured with a predetermined probability. When the "Play" option P412 is selected, the main character's stamina will be restored, and there is a high probability that the main character's motivation parameter will also be increased by one level. When the "Date" option P413 is selected, the main character's stamina will be restored.

Next, we will explain what happens when the "Practice" option P408 is selected. Figure 5 shows an example of the practice screen G500. Note that the example shown in Figure 5 shows a screen in which the "Strength" practice is provisionally selected by the arrow P510. Display area A501 displays the remaining experience points earned by the main character. Here, experience points refer to the points needed to improve the main character's abilities. Display area A501 does not include experience points consumed by improving the main character's basic abilities or acquiring special abilities. There are five types of experience points: "Strength," "Agility," "Technique," "Curveball," and "Spirit." The type and value of experience points earned vary depending on the practice content. As shown in Figure 5, when "Strength" practice is selected, experience points for "Strength" and experience points for "Spirit" are earned. Furthermore, display area A502 displays the amount of experience points gained when that practice is selected, allowing the user to select the practice content while referring to the amount of experience points gained.

Display area A505 displays the teammates who will be participating in the practice. Teammates are randomly selected from the scenario-specific, predetermined event characters mentioned above, event characters set in the event deck, other default characters, scouts, and managers; the more teammates who participate, the more experience points will be earned. Display area A506 displays the teammate's name and the evaluation value for the main character as a gauge. The evaluation value for the main character can be increased by events involving that teammate occurring or by practicing with that teammate. The higher the evaluation value for the main character, the more tips for special abilities will be acquired and the greater the increase in experience points will be. Note that acquiring tips for special abilities reduces the experience points required to acquire that special ability.

Display area A507 displays the favorite practice associated with that teammate. If the ultimately selected practice matches the favorite practice, the protagonist will receive benefits that are advantageous to their development, such as gaining more experience points. Favorite practices are displayed for event characters set in the event deck and joint practice characters (described below), and are not displayed for scenario-specific, predetermined event characters (excluding those set in the event deck) or other default characters. It is possible to practice with up to five teammates, and the teammate combinations corresponding to each practice (content) are drawn by lottery each turn.

In addition, if there is an event character among your teammates practicing together whose favorite practice matches the selected practice and whose evaluation score relative to the main character is above a certain value (progression level 1 or above in the case of a joint practice character), a special practice called special tag practice will be performed. When special tag practice is performed, you can earn more experience points than usual.

Display area A508 displays the injury rate when that practice is selected. The lower the current physical strength, the higher the injury rate; the user can refer to the injury rate, select the back button B504, return to the main screen G400 in Figure 4, and reselect "Rest," for example. The higher the injury rate, the higher the chance that the main character will be injured when practicing. If the main character is injured, they will not gain experience points even if they practice.

Different practice options can be selected from options P511 to P516, and the user can perform that practice by, for example, pressing one of options P511 to P516 with a finger or other means. Furthermore, before finally selecting one of options P511 to P516, the user can check the amount of experience points gained and the teammates who will practice together if a different practice option from the currently provisionally selected option is ultimately selected. Furthermore, each option P511 to P516 displays the level of that practice. The level increases by selecting the same practice multiple times, and the higher the practice level, the more experience points will be gained.

When the "Strike" option P511 is selected, the experience points required to increase "Meat," one of the main character's basic abilities, are obtained. Specifically, experience points are obtained for "Strength," "Technique," and "Spirit," which are displayed in display area A501. When the "Strength" option P512 is selected, experience points are obtained for "Strength" and "Spirit," which are displayed in display area A501.

When the "Base Running" option P513 is selected, the experience points required to increase "Running Ability," one of the main character's basic abilities, are acquired. Specifically, experience points are acquired for "Strength" and "Agility," which are displayed in display area A501. When the "Arm Strength" option P514 is selected, the experience points required to increase "Arm Strength," one of the main character's basic abilities, are acquired. Specifically, experience points are acquired for "Strength," "Agility," and "Technique," which are displayed in display area A501.

When the "Defense" option P515 is selected, the experience points required to increase "Defense," one of the main character's basic abilities, are obtained. Specifically, experience points are obtained for "Agility," "Technique," and "Spirit," which are displayed in display area A501. When the "Mental" option P516 is selected, the main character's physical strength is restored and experience points are obtained for "Technique" and "Spirit," which are displayed in display area A501.

Note that the example shown in Figure 5 is for training the main character as a fielder; when training the main character as a pitcher, the practice options P511 to P516 are different, with each option combining "pitch speed," "control," "stamina," "curveball," "defense," and "mentality." The types of experience points are the same as when training the main character as a fielder. Similarly, when training the main character as a pitcher, the type and value of experience points gained will differ depending on the practice. For example, if you select "control" practice, you will gain experience points for "technique" and "mentality."

When the "Pitch Speed" option is selected, the experience points required to increase "Pitch Speed," one of the main character's basic abilities, are obtained. Specifically, experience points are obtained for "Strength," "Technique," and "Spirit," which are displayed in display area A501. When the "Control" option is selected, the experience points required to increase "Control," one of the main character's basic abilities, are obtained. Specifically, experience points are obtained for "Technique" and "Spirit," which are displayed in display area A501.

When the "Stamina" option is selected, the experience points required to increase "Stamina," one of the main character's basic abilities, are obtained. Specifically, experience points are obtained for "Strength" and "Spirit," which are displayed in display area A501. When the "Curveball" option is selected, the experience points required to increase the type and amount of change in "Curveball," one of the main character's basic abilities, are obtained. Specifically, experience points are obtained for "Technique," "Curveball," and "Spirit," which are displayed in display area A501.

When the "Defense" option is selected, experience points for "Agility," "Technique," and "Spirit" displayed in display area A501 are gained. When the "Mental" option is selected, the main character's stamina is restored and experience points for "Technique" and "Spirit" displayed in display area A501 are also gained.

Next, we will explain the procedure for reflecting experience points gained through practice, etc., in basic abilities and special abilities. When the "Improve Ability" option P410 is selected on the main screen G400 shown in Figure 4, the screen shown in Figure 6 below will appear.

Figure 6 shows an example of a setting screen G600 for increasing the main character's basic abilities. Display area A601 displays the evaluation rank and ability value of each basic ability before the ability is increased, and display area A602 displays the evaluation rank and ability value of each basic ability after the ability is increased. Selection button B611 is a button for transitioning to a screen for setting basic abilities; in the example of Figure 6, this indicates that the basic ability setting screen has been selected. Note that when selection button B612 is selected, the screen transitions to a special ability setting screen, which will be described later.

Display area A603 displays the currently accumulated experience points. Display area A604 shows the experience points required to increase the ability value of each basic ability by 1. By selecting arrow button B613, the currently accumulated experience points can be consumed to increase the ability value of the basic ability.

Note that while the example shown in Figure 6 shows the main character being trained as a fielder, when being trained as a pitcher the basic abilities are replaced with "pitch speed," "control," and "stamina." Also, a selection button has been added for setting the type and amount of change of a curveball, and when this selection button is selected the type of curveball can be selected. In this case, the experience points required to increase the change of that curveball by 1 are also displayed, and the change of the curveball can be increased by consuming currently accumulated experience points.

Figure 7 shows an example of a settings screen G700 for acquiring special abilities for the main character. A list of special abilities is displayed in display area A701, along with the experience points required to acquire each special ability. Additionally, all special abilities can be viewed by moving the scroll bar displayed in display area A702, and by selecting arrow button B713, currently accumulated experience points can be consumed to acquire that special ability.

Next, we will explain the unique features of the scenario described in this embodiment. The scenario described below in this embodiment involves setting sail on a cruise ship, training at the high school at the destination while loading cargo onto the ship and storing it in a warehouse, and then selling the cargo at the next destination to obtain benefits, thereby developing the main character.

The six types of practice mentioned above are associated with cargo, each of which may have different quantities and attributes. By selecting one of the six types of practice, the cargo associated with that practice can be loaded onto the cruise ship and placed in a warehouse. The quantity of cargo associated with a practice varies depending on factors such as the number of teammates participating in that practice. Furthermore, attributes are pre-defined for each practice for each high school that departs and docks on the cruise ship, and the attributes of the cargo associated with that practice will be those pre-defined for that practice. Meanwhile, there are multiple warehouses where cargo can be placed, each with a set upper limit. Therefore, the user selects cargo associated with a practice, taking into account the warehouse limit and the cargo already placed, so as to place as much cargo as possible. Since cargo placed in a warehouse will be sold at the next voyage destination, the more cargo there is, the greater the rewards. Furthermore, the attributes of cargo that sell for a higher price vary depending on the voyage destination. Therefore, the user selects cargo associated with a practice, taking into account the cargo attributes. Specific examples are described below.

Figure 8 shows an example of the main screen G800 displayed in this scenario. Note that the content common to each scenario is the same as in Figure 4, so a description will be omitted.

Display area A806 displays the loading status of the cargo currently placed in the warehouse. Display area A807 displays the loading rate of the cargo currently placed in the warehouse. Furthermore, by selecting the "Departure" option P808 on the main screen G800, the screen for departure will be displayed. Details of departure will be described later. Furthermore, display area A809 adjacent to option P808 displays the bells (described below) that have been acquired to date. Acquiring three bells will allow you to set sail to your destination, and you will not be able to set sail until you have acquired three bells. Bells may be associated with one of six types of practice, and you can acquire a bell by selecting the practice with which it is associated.

FIG. 9A is a diagram showing an example of a warehouse object displayed in the display area A806.
The warehouses in this embodiment are composed of a first warehouse P901, a second warehouse P902, and a third warehouse P903. Each warehouse has a set upper limit for the amount of cargo that can be placed therein. The first warehouse P901 has a maximum quantity of "5," the second warehouse P902 has a maximum quantity of "5," and the third warehouse P903 has a maximum quantity of "10." Each of the first warehouse P901 and the second warehouse P902 is composed of five spaces, indicating that the maximum quantity is "5." Identification numbers 1 to 5 are associated with each space in the first warehouse P901 and the second warehouse P902 from the left. Furthermore, the third warehouse P903 is composed of ten spaces, indicating that the maximum quantity is "10." Identification numbers 1 to 10 are associated with each space in the third warehouse P903 from the left.

When placing cargo in a warehouse, it is not possible to place a single cargo across different warehouses. Furthermore, when placing cargo in a warehouse, it is not possible to place cargo in excess of the maximum quantity allowed for each warehouse. If an attempt is made to place cargo in excess of the maximum quantity allowed, a message such as "Over" will be displayed, indicating that the cargo cannot be placed. However, if the conditions for the shipping tag described below are met, it is possible to place cargo in excess of the maximum quantity allowed for each warehouse by compressing the size of cargo already placed in half. Furthermore, when placing cargo in a warehouse, it is determined in the order of warehouse 1 P901, warehouse 2 P902, and warehouse 3 P903 whether the cargo can be placed, and it is placed first in the warehouses where it can be placed.

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing an example of a state in which cargo is placed in a warehouse.
In this example, a load P904 with a component quantity of "2" is placed in the first warehouse P901. The load P904 is composed of two blocks, indicating that the component quantity is "2." The size of each block of the load and each space in the warehouse are the same. As shown in FIG. 9B , the blocks of the load P904 are displayed overlapping the spaces in the first warehouse P901, indicating that the load P904 is placed in the first warehouse P901. Note that when placing a load, it is placed in order from one end of the warehouse. If a load is already placed in the warehouse, it is placed adjacent to the already placed load without leaving any gaps. Furthermore, a "circle" mark is displayed within the area of the load P904 as an example of a mark indicating the attributes of the load. Furthermore, the color purple is displayed within the area of the load P904 as an example of a color indicating the attributes of the load.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the cargo attribute TBL 110. As shown in FIG.
There are five cargo attributes. In this embodiment, there are five cargo attributes: "Grain" P1001, "Plant" P1002, "Ore" P1003, "Armament" P1004, and "Steel" P1005. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 , marks and colors are associated with cargo attributes so that the cargo attributes can be distinguished visually. Specifically, the attribute "Grain" is associated with the mark "star" and green, the attribute "Plant" is associated with the mark "diamond" and blue, the attribute "Ore" is associated with the mark "circle" and purple, the attribute "Armament" is associated with the mark "heart" and red, and the attribute "Steel" is associated with the mark "triangle" and yellow. Note that cargo attributes only need to be distinguishable visually, and are not limited to marks and colors. For example, different letters, numbers, symbols, patterns, etc. may be associated with each cargo attribute. In the following description, for ease of understanding, the five types of cargo attributes will be described as the attribute "star," attribute "diamond," attribute "circle," attribute "heart," and attribute "triangle."

One of the perks granted when cargo is sold at the destination is the perk of increasing the level of practice. In the attribute TBL 110 shown in Figure 10, each cargo attribute is associated with a practice that increases the level. Specifically, if the main character is a fielder, the attribute "star" is associated with practice "strength," the attribute "diamond" with practice "batting," the attribute "circle" with practice "baserunning," the attribute "heart" with practice "arm strength," and the attribute "triangle" with practice "defense." Furthermore, if the main character is a pitcher, the attribute "star" is associated with practice "pitch speed," the attribute "diamond" with practice "control," the attribute "circle" with practice "curveball," the attribute "heart" with practice "stamina," and the attribute "triangle" with practice "defense."

Furthermore, one of the benefits granted when cargo is sold at the destination is the granting of experience points. In the attribute TBL 110 shown in FIG. 10, each cargo attribute is associated with a type of experience points to be granted. Specifically, if the main character is a fielder, the attribute "star" is associated with the experience point type "strength," the attribute "diamond" with the experience point type "technique," the attribute "circle" with the experience point type "agility," the attribute "heart" with the experience point type "spirit," and the attribute "triangle" with granting experience points to all types. Furthermore, if the main character is a pitcher, the attribute "star" is associated with the experience point type "strength," the attribute "diamond" with the experience point type "technique," the attribute "circle" with the experience point type "curveball," the attribute "heart" with the experience point type "spirit," and the attribute "triangle" with granting experience points to all types.

FIG. 11 shows an example of a practice screen G1100 to which the screen transitions when the "Practice" option P408 is selected on the main screen G800 of FIG.
On the practice screen G1100, cargoes P1101 to P1106 associated with the practice options P511 to P516 are displayed adjacent to the options P511 to P516. Here, the component quantity of each cargo P1101 to P1106 is displayed numerically, and the attributes of the cargo are displayed with marks and colors. The component quantity of the cargo varies depending on factors such as the number of teammates participating in the practice with which the cargo is associated. If there is at least one teammate participating in the practice, the component quantity is incremented by one. If the teammate includes an event character set in the event deck, the component quantity is incremented according to the number of event characters. Furthermore, cargo attributes are associated with each practice. Each of the six types of practice is associated with one of five attributes. However, the cargo attributes associated with each practice vary depending on the departure destination. On the other hand, the cargo attributes associated with each practice are always the same for the same departure destination.

This scenario also includes joint training characters. Joint training characters are associated with a departure destination and are unique characters for each destination. Joint training characters also have training specialties and evaluation values relative to the main character. However, the evaluation value of a joint training character relative to the main character is different from the evaluation values of other teammates relative to the main character and is set as the progress of the evaluation of the main character. Each time a joint training character practices with another joint training character, the joint training character's progress increases. For example, practicing together with a joint training character at a progress level of 0 will raise the character's progress level to 1, and practicing together at a progress level of 1 will raise the character's progress level to 2, increasing by one level at a time. The maximum progress level for a joint training character is 2. The higher the character's progress relative to the main character, the more they will acquire tips on special abilities and the greater the increase in experience points. Note that the progress level of a joint training character is maintained, so if a joint training character has practiced with another character at a certain departure destination, they can practice at the same progress level when they return to the same departure destination. Please note that joint training characters are not associated with the high school they first practice at when they start the training part, i.e., the departure point when they first set sail.

Furthermore, on the practice screen G1100, bell objects may be displayed in positions close to options P511 to P516. On the practice screen G1100, bell P1107 associated with the practice of option P516 is displayed in a position close to option P516. A bell can be obtained by selecting the practice associated with bell P1107, and setting sail by obtaining three bells. Note that bells are associated with practices that have five or more teammates, or practices that have three or more predetermined event characters or joint practice characters.

Display area A1108 also displays the attributes associated with the teammate. If the teammate is a predetermined event character, an event character set in the event deck, or a joint practice character, one of the five attributes that are the same as cargo is associated with the teammate. In other words, the attributes associated with teammates are "star," "diamond," "circle," "heart," and "triangle," just like the attributes of cargo.

Here, if any of the teammates practicing together has an attribute associated with it that matches the attribute of the cargo associated with the selected practice, the conditions for the shipping bonus are met, and more experience points are awarded than if the conditions for the shipping bonus were not met.
The practice screen G1100 shows that option P512 is provisionally selected. The practice of option P512 is associated with a cargo of "3" and the attribute "diamond." Furthermore, the provisionally selected practice includes a teammate who is associated with the attribute "diamond" among the teammates practicing together. Therefore, the display area A1109 displays the experience points to be awarded in addition to the experience point type "skill" associated with the attribute "diamond" as a shipping bonus. Furthermore, the display area A806 displays the loading status when a practice that is associated with a cargo of "3" and the attribute "diamond" is provisionally selected by flashing the cargo of "3" and the attribute "diamond."

In this way, when an option that meets the conditions for receiving a shipping bonus is provisionally selected, the user can confirm that the shipping bonus will be received. Also, when an option that is associated with a load for practice is provisionally selected, the user can confirm the loading status of the load, i.e., how the load will be arranged. Note that, unlike practice options that do not meet the conditions for a shipping bonus, practice options that meet the conditions for a shipping bonus are displayed with the load flashing.
Furthermore, on the practice screen G1100, the bells acquired up to the present time are displayed in a display area A1110 adjacent to the display area A806.

Figure 12 shows an example of a practice screen G1200 when the "Attacking" option P511 is provisionally selected from the practice screen G1100 of Figure 11. Display area A505 of the practice screen G1200 shows an example in which a joint practice character is included as a teammate practicing "Attacking" together. The evaluation value gauge displayed in display area A506 is displayed as progress level P1201 for the joint practice character. The progress level P1201 shown in Figure 12 indicates a progress level of "1".

Here, in a practice that satisfies both the conditions for the special tag practice and the conditions for the shipping bonus, the conditions for the shipping tag practice are met, and more experience points are awarded than in a case where only the conditions for the special tag practice or only the conditions for the shipping bonus are met.
On the practice screen G1200, the provisionally selected practice of option P511 has a configuration quantity of "3" and is associated with a cargo of the attribute "yen." Among the teammates practicing together, there is an event character whose favorite practice matches the provisionally selected practice "striking" and whose evaluation value for the main character is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (in the case of a joint practice character, a progress level of 1 or greater). Therefore, the conditions for the special tag practice are met. Furthermore, among the teammates practicing the provisionally selected practice "striking" together, there is a teammate who is associated with the same attribute "yen" as the attribute "yen" associated with the practice "striking." Therefore, the conditions for the shipping bonus are met. Here, an example is shown in which the teammate who meets the conditions for the special tag practice and the teammate who meets the conditions for the shipping bonus are the same, but the teammates who meet each condition may be different. In this way, in a practice that satisfies both the conditions for special tag practice and the conditions for shipping bonus, by satisfying the conditions for shipping tag practice, in addition to the experience points in display area A502, experience points that are added to the experience point type "agility" associated with the attribute "circle" are displayed in display area A1109 as a shipping bonus.

In addition, display area A806 flashes a cargo with a component quantity of "3" and an attribute of "circle" to show the loading status if it were placed. At this time, when the conditions for the loading tag practice are met and cargo associated with the provisionally selected practice is placed in a warehouse, if a cargo is already placed in the warehouse to be placed, the size of the already placed cargo is compressed by half. Compressing the size of the cargo by half allows the cargo to be placed beyond the warehouse's upper limit. In the example of display area A806 shown in Figure 12, the size of a cargo with a component quantity of "2" already placed is compressed by half. It is possible to place a cargo with a component quantity of "4," for example, that would not be placed without compression. Since the component quantity of the cargo remains the same even when the size of the cargo is compressed by half, adding the component quantity of "2" of the compressed cargo to the component quantity of the newly placed cargo, "4," results in a total quantity of "6," exceeding the warehouse's upper limit of "5." In this way, by placing cargo beyond the warehouse's limit, you will receive more benefits when selling cargo at the next destination than if you did not place cargo beyond the limit.In addition, in display area A806 of the practice screen G1200 shown in Figure 12, the cargo to be compressed is displayed in a darker shade so that it is clear that cargo that has already been placed will be compressed.

In this way, when a user provisionally selects an option that meets the conditions for the loading tag practice, the user can confirm that the conditions for the loading tag practice are met, and that a loading bonus will be awarded. Furthermore, if an option with cargo associated with the practice is provisionally selected and cargo that has already been placed is compressed, the user can confirm the loading state, i.e., how the cargo will be compressed and placed. Furthermore, practice options that meet the conditions for the loading tag practice are displayed with the option and cargo flashing, unlike practice options that do not meet the conditions.

You can acquire a bell by selecting a practice associated with the bell P1107, and you can set sail by acquiring three bells. To set sail, select the "Depart" option P808 on the main screen G800 shown in Figure 8 to transition to the departure screen G1300 for setting sail. Even if you have not acquired three bells, you can select the "Depart" option P808 to transition to the departure screen G1300 and check the available departure destinations.

13 is a diagram showing an example of a departure screen G1300. In this screen, when three bells are obtained and the ship enters a departure-enabled state, a predetermined departure destination is displayed as provisionally selected from among the available departure destinations.
The departure screen G1300 includes a "Change destination" option P1301, a "Depart" option P1302, and a "Return" option P1303. Furthermore, the display area A1304 displays the bells acquired up to this point. Here, if there are not three bells in the display area A1304, the "Depart" option P1302 cannot be selected. Note that if there are three bells in the display area A1304, the "Depart" option P1302 can be selected in the next turn, but the number of turns until forced departure P1304a is additionally displayed.

Forced departure restricts the turn to proceed only by selecting the "Depart" option P808 and setting sail after a predetermined number of turns have passed, even if the player has acquired three bells and transitioned to a departure-ready state. The turn following the turn in which three bells are acquired is a departure-ready state, and the number of turns until forced departure P1304a is displayed as "3 turns." Thereafter, with each turn, one is subtracted, in the order of "2 turns" and "1 turn." Since the number of turns until forced departure P1304a is displayed as "0 turns," the turn can only proceed by selecting the "Depart" option P808 and setting sail. In other words, once the player has acquired three bells and transitioned to a departure-ready state, the player cannot avoid the progression to forced departure. Therefore, if the user does not want to transition to a departure-ready state, they select a practice option that does not have a bell associated with it. On the other hand, if the user wants to quickly sell cargo at the desired departure destination, they select a practice option that has a bell associated with it.
After the ship has entered a state where it is ready to depart, the user can proceed with the turn by selecting an option other than the "Depart" option P808 for up to three turns, so the user can arrange the cargo to achieve the desired loading state within three turns. Note that forced departure occurs even if the ship has never departed in each section.

The departure screen G1300 also displays departure information in display area A1305, and a joint training character from the departure origin (the current location) in display area A1306. The departure information also includes the name of the departure origin (the current location) and the name of the provisionally selected departure destination in display area A1307, the current loading status in display area A1308, current attribute-specific loading information in display area A1309, and the selling price level for each cargo attribute according to the provisionally selected departure destination in display area A1310. The attribute-specific loading information includes the total number of cargoes for each attribute placed in Warehouses 1 to 3. A single triangle indicates the selling price level "Level 1," two triangles indicate the selling price level "Level 2," and no triangle indicates the selling price level "Standard." Level 2 can be sold for a higher price than Level 1, and Level 1 can be sold for a higher price than Standard.

By checking the current attribute-specific loading information, the user can ascertain the quantity of cargo for each attribute that has been placed before departure. Furthermore, by checking the current attribute-specific loading information and selling price level, the user can ascertain the details of the benefits (described below) that will be granted when the cargo is sold at the provisionally selected departure destination. If the user is happy to depart for the provisionally selected departure destination, they can select the "Depart" option P1302 to depart for the provisionally selected departure destination, and will be granted benefits based on the current attribute-specific loading information. Departure advances the turn.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a benefit granting screen G1500 to which the screen transitions when the "Depart" option P1302 is selected on the departure screen G1300 of FIG.
Display area A1501 displays the name of the departure destination. Display area A1502 displays the total number of cargoes of each attribute placed before departure. Display area A1503 displays the details of the benefits granted for each cargo attribute. Display area A1504 displays the benefits to be granted. Display area A1505 displays any additional benefits to be granted. The benefits granted can be broadly divided into the following six benefits:

The first benefit is a benefit that increases the level of practice according to the attribute for the cargo attribute with the largest total number of cargoes for each attribute, and grants experience points according to the total number for the cargo attributes with the second to fifth largest total numbers. In the benefit granting screen G1500, the total number of cargoes with the attribute "star" is "6," making it the largest cargo attribute. In the attribute TBL110 shown in FIG. 10, the practice that increases the level associated with the attribute "star" is "strength," so the display area A1504 displays that the level of the practice "strength" will be increased by one. Furthermore, the total number of cargoes with the attribute "circle" is "5," making it the second largest cargo attribute. In the attribute TBL110 shown in FIG. 10, the type of experience points associated with the attribute "circle" is "agility," so the display area A1504 displays that experience points will be granted to the experience point type "agility." Furthermore, the total number of cargoes with the attribute "triangle" is "4," making it the third largest cargo attribute. In the attribute TBL110 shown in Figure 10, the type of experience points associated with the attribute "triangle" is "all experience points," so display area A1504 displays that experience points will be awarded for all experience point types.
In this way, the more cargo placed in the warehouse, the more benefits are awarded, so users place as many cargoes as possible. Also, since benefits are awarded according to attributes, users place cargoes taking attributes into consideration so that they can receive the desired benefits.

The second benefit is an additional benefit that is granted based on the selling price level of each cargo attribute according to the departure destination. In the departure screen G1300 shown in FIG. 13, for departure destination "B," the attribute "circle" has a selling level of "Level 2," and the attribute "triangle" has a selling level of "Level 1." Therefore, the display area A1505 of the benefit granting screen G1500 shown in FIG. 15 displays that additional experience points will be granted to the experience point type "agility" associated with the attribute "circle." The display area A1505 also displays that additional experience points will be granted to all experience point types associated with the attribute "triangle."
In this way, since additional benefits are granted based on the selling price level of each cargo attribute according to the destination, the user selects a destination that will grant as many additional benefits as possible. Also, the user places as many cargoes with attributes whose selling price levels are "Level 1" or "Level 2" as possible.

The third benefit is an additional benefit granted when cargo is placed at a rate above a certain percentage of the warehouse's capacity. As mentioned above, fulfilling the conditions for the Loading Tag Training compresses the size of already placed cargo, but even if the cargo size is compressed, the amount of cargo already compressed remains the same. As a result, the total number of cargoes exceeds the placement quantity, and the cargo ratio can reach 100% or more. If cargoes are placed at 120% or more of the warehouse's capacity, the special ability "Knack" is granted as a benefit.
In this way, if the amount of cargo placed in the warehouse is greater than a predetermined percentage of the warehouse's upper limit, an additional benefit is given, encouraging the user to place more cargo in the warehouse.

The fourth benefit is an additional benefit that is granted depending on the progress level of the evaluation of the main character of the joint training character associated with the departure origin. In the departure screen G1300 shown in FIG. 13, a joint training character with a progress level of 2 and an attribute of "circle" is present in the display area A1306. In this case, since the type of experience points associated with the attribute "circle" is "agility" in the attribute TBL110 shown in FIG. 10, experience points are granted in addition to the experience point type "agility." Note that an additional benefit is granted at a progress level of 2 compared to a progress level of 1, and no additional benefit is granted at a progress level of 0.
In this way, additional benefits are awarded according to the progress of the joint training character, so that the user will select training sessions in which the teammates practicing together include the joint training character as much as possible.

The fifth benefit is an additional benefit that is granted when a specific character is set in the event deck and a predetermined number of cargoes with a certain attribute are placed in the warehouse. If the event deck includes a specific character and the cargoes placed in the warehouse have three or more attributes, additional experience points are granted for the attribute with the smallest total number of attributes (excluding 0) according to the total number.
In this way, when cargo with a predetermined number of types or more of attributes is placed in a warehouse, an additional benefit is given, and the user selects cargo so that cargo with multiple types of attributes is placed in the warehouse.

The sixth benefit is a benefit that is additionally granted depending on the number of departures. When the number of departures reaches a predetermined number, in this case seven, a special ability tip is granted as a benefit.
In this way, additional benefits are awarded depending on the number of sailings, and the user selects exercises associated with bells so that they can sail as often as possible.

The user can check the departure screen G1300 shown in Figure 13 and change the provisionally selected departure destination if, for example, the selling price level for each cargo attribute corresponding to the provisionally selected departure destination is not what the user desires. If the user wishes to change the provisionally selected departure destination, they can select the "Change Destination" option P1301 to transition to the departure destination map screen G1400.

14A is a diagram showing an example of a departure destination map screen G1400A. The departure destination map screen G1400A is a screen that is displayed when the "change destination" option P1301 is selected. Here, an example is described in which the transition is made by selecting the "change destination" option P1301 on the first turn after transitioning to a departure-enabled state (the turn following the turn in which three bells are obtained). The departure destination map screen G1400A is displayed with a pre-determined departure destination provisionally selected from among the available departure destinations.
On the destination map screen G1400A, options P1401 to P1404 each display a first destination from which departure is possible from the current location. Also, options P1405 to P1412 each display a second destination from which departure is not currently possible, but which will be possible after departure from the first destination. However, options P1401 to P1404 and options P1405 to P1412 can all be provisionally selected.
Options P1401 to P1404 are displayed in a circular display area A1420 centered on the current point, and options P1405 to P1412 are displayed in an annular display area A1421 centered on the current point. Also, options P1401 to P1404 are displayed in positions surrounding the current point in display area A1420. Also, options P1405 to P1412 are displayed in positions surrounding display area A1420 in display area A1421.

In the example shown in Figure 14A, options P1401-P1404 display destinations "B"-"E," respectively, and options P1405-P1412 display destinations "F"-"M," respectively. The departure point, or current location, is "A." Departure point "A" is the point where cargo is initially placed and serves as the departure point for the first departure. Here, option P1401, which corresponds to destination "B," is provisionally selected. Note that the user cannot assign the destinations associated with options P1401-P1404 and options P1405-P1412 themselves; they are determined by lottery when the training part begins. In this way, the user can check the next destination available from the departure point, as well as the next destination available from the next destination.

However, after tentatively selecting and confirming one of the destinations from options P1401 to P1404 and setting sail, the ship cannot depart to any of the destinations from options P1405 to P1412, and can only depart from the specific destination from options P1401 to P1404 that corresponds to the tentatively selected destination. In other words, the selectable second destination is predetermined according to the selection of the first destination.
14A, the destination map screen G1400A indicates the next possible departure destinations after the provisionally selected first departure destination is confirmed with three arrows P1422a to P1422c. Here, the arrows P1422a to P1422c are displayed from the provisionally selected destination "B" of option P1401 to the destination "M" of option P1412, the destination "F" of option P1405, and the destination "G" of option P1406, respectively. Therefore, the user can confirm that if they depart from destination "B" from the current time, they can next depart to the three destinations "M,""F," and "G."

For reference, on the departure destination map screen G1400A shown in FIG. 14A, three arrows P1422a to P1422c are shown by dashed lines when the departure destination "C" of option P1402 is provisionally selected. Here, the arrows P1422a to P1422c are displayed pointing from the provisionally selected departure destination "C" of option P1402 to the departure destination "G" of option P1406, the departure destination "H" of option P1407, and the departure destination "I" of option P1408, respectively. Therefore, the user can confirm that if they depart from the current time to destination "C," they will be able to depart to the next three departure destinations "G,""H," and "I."
Similarly, when the departure destination "D" in option P1403 is provisionally selected, it is displayed that if one departs from the current time to destination "D," the next three possible departure destinations are "I,""J," and "K." Furthermore, when the departure destination "E" in option P1404 is provisionally selected, it is displayed that if one departs from the current time to destination "E," the next three possible departure destinations are "K,""L," and "M."

In this case, the second departure destinations of options P1406, P1408, P1410, and P1412 do not necessarily have to be reached via only one first departure destination, but can also be reached via any of multiple first departure destinations. Specifically, destination "G" of option P1406 can also be reached via either destination "B" of option P1401 or destination "C" of option P1402. Furthermore, destination "I" of option P1408 can also be reached via either destination "C" of option P1402 or destination "D" of option P1403. Furthermore, destination "K" of option P1410 can also be reached via either destination "D" of option P1403 or destination "E" of option P1404. Additionally, destination "M" in option P1412 can also be reached via either destination "E" in option P1404 or destination "B" in option P1401.

Furthermore, the departure destination map screen G1400A shown in Figure 14A displays a zoom option P1424. Each time the user selects the zoom option P1424, the display switches between displaying only the departure destination within display area A1420 and displaying the destination including display area A1421 (the state shown in Figure 14A).

Furthermore, the destination map screen G1400A displays current loading information by attribute in display area A1430, selling price levels for each cargo attribute according to the provisionally selected destination in display area A1431, information on the joint training character associated with the provisionally selected destination in display area A1432, and cargo attributes associated with six types of training at the provisionally selected destination in display area A1433. The information on the joint training character includes the attributes of the joint training character, their favorite training, and their progress.
Furthermore, the departure destination map screen G1400A displays a "Decide destination" option P1440 and a "Return" option P1441.

On the destination map screen G1400A, the user can tentatively select a destination by pressing one of options P1401 to P1412 with a finger or the like. The tentative selection changes and displays the selling price level for each cargo attribute in display area A1431, the information on the joint training character in display area A1432, and the attributes of the cargo associated with the training in display area A1433, depending on the destination of the tentatively selected option. Thus, the user can tentatively select a destination and confirm the selling price level, the information on the joint training character, and the attributes of the cargo associated with the training before finalizing the destination. Although the second destinations of options P1405 to P1412 cannot be finalized as a destination, they can be tentatively selected, allowing the user to confirm the selling price level, the information on the joint training character, and the attributes of the cargo associated with the training of the next destination before finalizing the next destination.
Furthermore, even if the ship has not yet entered a state where it is ready to depart (if three bells have not yet been acquired), the departure destination map screen G1400A is displayed by selecting the "Change Destination" option P1301 on the departure screen G1300. In this case, the user provisionally selects one of the departure destinations from the options P1401 to P1412, and the selling price levels for each cargo attribute in the display area A1431, the information on the joint training character in the display area A1432, and the cargo attributes associated with training in the display area A1433 are changed and displayed according to the departure destination of the provisionally selected option. Therefore, the user can consider a departure destination even if the ship has not yet entered a state where it is ready to depart.

Next, if the user is happy to depart to the provisionally selected destination, they can select the "Decide Destination" option P1440 to return to the departure screen G1300 shown in Figure 13. However, if the provisionally selected destination is currently unavailable, they cannot select the "Decide Destination" option P1440. Unavailable destinations include destinations P1405-P1412 and destinations P1401-P1404 that are no longer available. Therefore, the user must provisionally select a destination from the available destinations, and then select the "Decide Destination" option P1440. On the other hand, if the user wishes to place the cargo in a warehouse without departing, for example, they can select the "Return" option P1441 to return to the departure screen G1300 shown in Figure 13. Furthermore, if you have not yet transitioned to a state where you are ready to depart (if you have not yet acquired three bells), you will not be able to select "Decide Destination" option P1440, even if the tentatively selected departure destination is any of options P1401 to P14012.

On the departure screen G1300, the name of the departure destination in display area A1307 and the selling price level for each cargo attribute in A1310 are displayed and changed depending on the destination of the provisionally selected option. Therefore, the user can confirm the departure destination after checking the selling price level, information about the joint training character, and the cargo attributes associated with the training. On the other hand, if the user wants to place more cargo in the warehouse without setting sail, the user can select the "Back" option P1303 to return to the main screen G800 shown in Figure 8. Therefore, the user can select the "Practice" option P408 from the main screen G800 without setting sail, and transition to the training screen G1100 to place more cargo in the warehouse.

However, even if you obtain three bells and enter a state where you can depart, if the turn progresses without you setting sail, the number of destinations you can depart from will decrease as the turn progresses.
14B is a diagram showing an example of a display area A1420 that is a partial cutout of the departure destination map screen G1400B. The departure destination map screen G1400B is displayed when the "Depart" option P808 is selected on the main screen G800 and the "Change destination" option P1301 is selected on the departure screen G1300 on the turn following the first turn in which the ship transitioned to a state where it was ready to depart (the turn following the turn in which three bells were obtained and in which the ship was ready to depart but no departure was made).
In the display area A1420 shown in FIG. 14B, among the destinations P1401 to P1404, "Time Over" P1425 is displayed superimposed on option P1401, indicating that departure is not possible for the destination of option P1401. The destination of option P1401 becomes unavailable for departure, reducing the number of available destinations. However, it is possible to provisionally select the destination of option P1401 and check the selling price level for each cargo attribute of the provisionally selected destination. In this way, even if three bells are obtained and the ship enters a state where it is available for departure, if one turn progresses without sailing, one destination will become unavailable for departure.

Furthermore, if a turn progresses without departure from a state in which the destination of option P1401 is unavailable, "Time Over" P1425 will be displayed superimposed on options P1401 and P1402, respectively, of the departure destinations of options P1401 to P1404, and departure will become unavailable for the destinations of options P1401 and P1402. Furthermore, if a turn progresses without departure from a state in which the destinations of options P1401 and P1402 are unavailable, "Time Over" P1425 will be displayed superimposed on options P1401 to P1403, respectively, of the departure destinations of options P1401 to P1404, and departure will become unavailable for the destinations of options P1401 to P1403. In this way, the number of available departure destinations decreases by one with each turn that progresses. However, when there is only one available departure destination left, the reduction in the number of available departure destinations by one stops. Therefore, even if a turn progresses without departing from a destination that is available for departure, one destination, option P1404, remains. As a result, it is only possible to depart from the destination of the remaining option P1404. When there is only one available departure destination left, it is not possible to select the practice option for placing cargo in the warehouse, and the only way to progress the turn is to depart to the destination of the remaining option P1404.

In this way, if you acquire three bells and transition to a state where you can set sail, the number of available destinations decreases by one for each turn that passes without setting sail, narrowing the range of destination choices. Therefore, users must choose whether to set sail or practice, taking into account the disadvantage of having fewer available destinations and the advantage of receiving more rewards by placing cargo without setting sail. Furthermore, even if the number of available options decreases, you can still set sail to the one remaining destination, so you can sell cargo at the remaining destination to receive rewards.

In addition, as the number of departure destinations decreases, the number of departure destinations decreases based on predetermined rules. Here, of the departure destinations options P1401 to P1404, the first to become unable to depart is option P1401, located at the top of display area A1420. Next, the destination of option P1402, located on the right of display area A1420, becomes unable to depart. Finally, the destination of option P1403, located at the bottom of display area A1420, becomes unable to depart. In this way, the destinations become unable to depart in clockwise order, starting with option P1401, located at the top of display area A1420, so the user can know in advance when the destinations will become unable to depart. This allows the user to know when the desired destination will be unable to depart, and to store cargo in the warehouse until just before the desired destination becomes unable to depart.

If the user has acquired three bells and is ready to depart, the user can depart to the provisionally selected destination by selecting the "Depart" option P1302 shown in Fig. 13. The user will depart to the provisionally selected destination and will be granted a benefit based on the current attribute-specific loading information. At the destination, the cargo placed in the warehouse will be sold, leaving the warehouse empty, so the user must repeatedly select options P511 to P516 on the practice screen G1100 of Fig. 11 and the practice screen G1200 of Fig. 12 to place cargo in the warehouse again.
On the other hand, since the current location is updated upon departure, the first departure destination from which departure is possible and the second departure destination from which departure is possible next after departure from the first departure destination are changed.
Here, we will explain the first and second departure destinations that are changed when departing from departure origin "A" to destination "B" in the state of departure destination map screen G1400A in Figure 14A, with reference to the departure destination map screen G1600 in Figure 16.

16 is a diagram showing an example of an updated departure destination map screen G1600. As a result of departing for destination "B", the departure origin, which is the current location, is updated to "B".
On the destination map screen G1600, options P1401 to P1404 display destinations "M,""F,""G," and "X" as first destinations available for departure from the current departure point. Also, options P1405 to P1412 display destinations "O" to "V" as second destinations that have been changed.
Among the first departure destinations on the departure destination map screen G1600, "M,""F," and "G" are destinations that can be departed from destination "B" on the departure destination map screen G1400A of FIG. 14A. On the departure destination map screen G1600, the departure destinations "M,""F," and "G" are arranged clockwise from top to bottom in the display area A1420. Furthermore, among the first departure destinations on the departure destination map screen G1600, destination "X" is a departure destination that is not included in the first departure destinations on the departure destination map screen G1400A of FIG. 14A. Furthermore, destination "X" is a departure destination that is not included in the second departure destinations on the departure destination map screen G1400A of FIG. 14A. Destination "X" is displayed in option P1404 located on the left in the display area A1420. Note that destination "X" in option P1404 is the last remaining destination even if the turn proceeds without departing from a state where the destination is available for departure. In this way, by including a new destination that was not included in either the first or second destinations at the time of the previous departure as the first destination at the time of this departure, the user can anticipate what destination will appear as the first destination.

Furthermore, the first departure destination on the departure destination map screen G1600 does not include destination "A," which was the departure point for the previous departure. Therefore, the user can recognize that they will not be able to immediately return to destination "A" during this departure. The progress of the joint training characters who practiced together at the departure destination is maintained even if they return to the same departure destination. Therefore, the user will want to return to the same departure destination again to practice with the joint training characters whose progress has been maintained, but by not allowing them to return to the same departure destination immediately, the easy granting of benefits is prevented. However, at the next departure, destination "A," which was the departure point for the previous departure, may be displayed in option P1404 located to the left in display area A1420, or may be displayed as the second departure destination, so it is possible to return to the same departure destination.

In this way, placing cargo in the warehouse and selling cargo at the departure destination will be repeated until the fourth turn of the fourth section. By progressing to the fourth turn of the fourth section, the departure destination will be forced to become the initial departure point and set sail, and from the fourth turn onwards, cargo will no longer be associated with any of the six types of practice. Also, from the fourth turn onwards, it will no longer be possible to set sail at the departure destination.

As described above, the scenario for this embodiment involves training with teammates, such as joint training characters, at the destination, placing cargo in the warehouse, and developing the main character with rewards for selling cargo at the destination. The rewards awarded vary depending on the placement and sale of cargo, and the practice of teammates at each destination, further enhancing the game's entertainment value.

2. Game System Configuration
Next, an outline of a game system for realizing the game described above will be described.
17 is a diagram showing an example of the overall hardware configuration of the game system 1 according to this embodiment. In the game system 1 according to this embodiment, the server device 30 and the game devices 10 are wirelessly connected via the network 20.

The game device 10 is a device for operating the above-mentioned game, and may be, for example, a portable communication device such as a smartphone, a dedicated portable game device, a tablet, or a stationary game device. The game device 10 has a CPU 101, ROM 102, RAM 103, a communication unit 104, an operation unit 105, a display unit 106, and a storage device 107.

The CPU 101 reads the control program stored in the ROM 102 into the RAM 103 and executes various processes. The ROM 102 stores the control program (such as the OS) required to operate the game device 10. Flash memory (NVRAM) may be used instead of the ROM 102. The RAM 103 is used as temporary storage area such as the CPU 101's main memory and work area. 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 if the display unit 106 is an LCD display panel equipped with a touch panel, the touch panel serves as 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 the game and various game-related data.

The functions and processing of the game device 10 are realized by the CPU 101 reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 102 or storage device 107. As another example, the CPU 101 may read a program stored on a removable storage medium such as an SD card, rather than reading a program stored in the ROM 102 or the like. The means for supplying the program to the computer may also be a computer-readable storage medium such as a CD-ROM on which the program is recorded, or a transmission medium such as the Internet for transmitting the program. Hereinafter, the game device 10 will be described as a smartphone with a liquid crystal display panel equipped with a touch panel.

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

The CPU 301 reads out the control program stored in the ROM 302 and executes various processes. The RAM 303 is used as temporary storage area such as the CPU 301's main memory and 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 game-related programs, identification information such as the ID of the user operating the game device 10, and various other user-specific information required for the game. Note that some of this information may be stored in a database (not shown) or the like.

Figure 18 shows an example of the functional configuration of the game device 10 for executing the game of the scenario described in Figures 8 to 16 for the training part.

The storage device 107 of the game device 10 stores a game program for executing the game, and further includes a data storage unit 1071 that stores various data necessary for game processing. For example, the data storage unit 1071 stores event character data DT1, event deck data DT2, main character character data DT3, retained item data DT4a, used item data DT4b, association data DT5, game situation data DT6, and bonus granting data DT7. The event character data DT1, retained item data DT4a, and bonus granting data DT7 are fixed data that do not depend on the game situation, while the event deck data DT2, main character character data DT3, used item data DT4b, association data DT5, and game situation data DT6 are data that are updated depending on the game situation.

Event character data DT1 consists of various information related to event characters. For example, event character data DT1 includes information on the type of event character the user owns in the game, information on the special training associated with the event character, information on the event character's level, information on the event character's events, and other information related to the event character. It also includes information on scenario-specific event characters and non-event characters that appear as teammates, and information on scenario-specific, predetermined scenario events is also included in the event character data DT1. Event character data DT1 also includes information on the type of joint training character that practices with the main character at the departure destination, information on the special training associated with the joint training character, and so on. Joint training characters are associated with departure destinations and are characters unique to each destination.

In addition, event characters placed on the event deck, scenario-specific event characters, and joint training characters are each associated with one of five types of attributes, the same types as cargo. Note that some characters are associated with two or more of the five types of attributes.

The event deck data DT2 consists of various information related to the event deck. For example, the event deck data DT2 stores reference information for the event character data DT1 related to the event characters set in the event deck.

Main character data DT3 consists of various information about the main character who is trained in the training part. Specifically, main character data DT3 includes basic information such as the main character's name, position, dominant hand, batting form, and pitching form, as well as the main character's current experience points obtained in the training part scenario, teammates' evaluations of the main character (progress in the case of joint training characters), and the main character's current basic abilities and special abilities. Note that main character data DT3 is updated each time the training part scenario progresses.

Held item data DT4a consists of information about game items that can be used in the training part. Held item data DT4a includes information about the type and number of game items that the user owns in the game.

Used item data DT4b contains information about items used in the selected scenario. Used item data DT4b includes the type and number of game items selected when entering the main character's basic information, as well as information about whether the selected game items have already been used.

The association data DT5 includes information associated with progression through the game. Specifically, it includes a practice TBL that associates cargo attributes with each practice for each departure destination, a selling price TBL that associates cargo attributes with selling price levels for each departure destination, practice/teammate related information that associates teammates with each practice, practice/cargo related information that associates cargo with each practice, practice/bell related information that associates bell information with each practice, and option related information that associates, for each first departure destination, the second destination available for departure after the first departure destination. Note that the practice/teammate related information, practice/cargo related information, and practice/bell related information are updated every turn.

The game situation data DT6 also includes information about the situation in the scenario that is necessary for progressing through the game. Specifically, the information includes information on the current section number and the current turn number, departure destination-related information that associates departure destinations with options, departure denial information that is generated when there is an unavailable departure destination, the number of turns since the departure possible flag was turned on, information on the current location, the bell addition number that is the number of selected practices associated with bell information, cargo display information that is referenced when displaying the cargo loading status, experience point grant information that accumulates experience points, cargo loading information that includes information on the number of cargoes placed in the warehouse and the number of cargoes that can be placed, bonus grant information that includes information on the total number of cargoes placed in the warehouse for each attribute, and the number of departures.
The privilege granting data DT7 includes information on the privilege to be granted.

The game device 10 also includes a game control unit 120, the functions of which are realized by the CPU 101 executing a game program stored in the storage device 107. The game control unit 120 performs the controls necessary for a user to play a game on the game device 10. The games controlled by the game control unit 120 include at least three types of games.

The first game is a game in which a second object is associated with a first object having an associable upper limit, specifically, a game in which cargo is placed in a warehouse having an upper limit of a placeable limit.
Here, "having an upper limit on the number of associations" means that associations cannot be made beyond the upper limit. Furthermore, a first object refers to an object to which a second object is associated. In this embodiment, the first object is a warehouse. Furthermore, a second object refers to an object to which the first object is associated. In this embodiment, the second object is cargo. Furthermore, "associating" refers to linking one piece of information to another piece of information and storing them.

The second game is a game in which a reward corresponding to a reward element is awarded based on a reward awarding condition. Specifically, the second game is a game in which a reward corresponding to a cargo is awarded based on a selling price level.
Here, the bonus granting conditions are the conditions for the bonus elements under which a bonus is granted. In this embodiment, the bonus granting conditions are the selling price levels for each cargo attribute according to the departure destination. Granting a bonus according to the bonus elements means that the bonus may change when the bonus elements differ. Furthermore, the bonus elements are elements that are referenced when granting a bonus. In this embodiment, the bonus elements are the constituent quantity of the cargo.

The third game is a game in which the user progresses by selecting options, specifically, by selecting a departure destination from options P1401 to P1405.
Here, "progress" means that the game progresses. The progress of the game may mean that the turns advance or that time passes.

The game control unit 120 also includes a selection unit 121, an association unit 122, a bonus granting unit 123, an accumulation unit 124, a progress unit 125, a reduction processing unit 126, and a setting unit 127.

The selection unit 121 allows the user to select an option. For example, the selection unit 121 accepts the selection of an option by the user. The selection unit 121 also allows the user to select one of a plurality of options each associated with a second object whose constituent quantity may vary. For example, the selection unit 121 allows the user to provisionally select one of the practice options P511 to P516 each associated with a cargo whose constituent quantity may vary, and then confirms the selection.
Here, "the constituent quantities may differ" means that the constituent quantities of all second objects associated with a plurality of options are not necessarily different, and the same constituent quantity is also acceptable. A selection may be a selection to provisionally select an option or a selection to finalize an option. Furthermore, the constituent quantity refers to the quantity that constitutes one second object. However, the quantity is not limited to number, and may also be weight or capacity. In other words, one second object may have different weights or capacities. In this embodiment, one second object is composed of one or more blocks.

The selection unit 121 also allows the user to select one of a plurality of options associated with different conditions for granting a special benefit. For example, the selection unit 121 allows the user to tentatively select and confirm one of the destinations from a plurality of options P1401 to P1404 associated with different selling price levels for each cargo attribute according to the destination.
In this embodiment, the selling price level of cargo is associated with each destination in the selling price TBL, and since the destination is associated with options P1401 to P1404, the selling price level of cargo is indirectly associated with options P1401 to P1404.

The selection unit 121 also allows the user to select one of a plurality of bonus element options with which bonus elements and predetermined information can be associated, for example, the selection unit 121 allows the user to provisionally select one of the practice options P511 to P516 with which information on cargo and bells can be associated, and then confirms the selection.
Here, the term "private element option" refers to an option associated with a privilege element. In this embodiment, the term "private element option" refers to options P511 to P516 associated with cargo. In this embodiment, the predetermined information is bell information, but is not limited to bell information and may be other information. Furthermore, "a privilege element may be associated" means that the privilege element is not necessarily associated with all or any of the multiple privilege element options, and it is acceptable for the privilege element to be not associated with any of the multiple privilege element options. Furthermore, "a privilege element may be associated" means that the predetermined information is not necessarily associated with all or any of the multiple privilege element options, and it is acceptable for the information to be not associated with any of the multiple privilege element options.

The associating unit 122 associates a second object associated with an option selected by the user with a first object if the second object can be associated with the first object based on the relationship between the upper limit of the first object and the constituent quantity of the second object already associated with the first object. For example, the associating unit 122 determines that the second object can be placed in the warehouse when the quantity of cargo that can be placed in the warehouse, calculated by subtracting the quantity of cargo already placed from the upper limit of the warehouse, is equal to or greater than the constituent quantity of cargo associated with the practice options P511 to P516, and places the cargo in the warehouse. On the other hand, the associating unit 122 determines that the second object cannot be placed in the warehouse when the quantity of cargo that can be placed in the warehouse is smaller than the constituent quantity of cargo associated with the practice options P511 to P516. Note that even if the associating unit 122 determines that the second object cannot be placed, if the option provisionally selected by the user is confirmed, the cargo associated with the option is not placed in the warehouse, but experience points corresponding to the practice options associated with the option are acquired.
Here, the relationship between the upper limit of a first object and the number of second objects already associated with the first object refers to a relationship in which, when a second object is already associated with a first object, the number of second objects that can be associated with the first object is limited.

Furthermore, the associating unit 122 associates the second object associated with the option selected by the user with any one of the plurality of first objects. For example, the associating unit 122 places the cargo associated with the practice of the options P511 to P516 selected by the user in any one of the first to third warehouses.
The upper limits of the plurality of first objects may all be the same, some may be the same, or all may be different.

Furthermore, the associating unit 122 associates the second object associated with the option selected by the user in the selection process with one of the plurality of first objects based on a predetermined procedure.
Furthermore, the associating unit 122, as a predetermined procedure, determines whether a second object associated with an option selected by the user in the selection process can be associated with a plurality of first objects in a predetermined order, and associates the second object with the first object that is first determined to be associable. For example, the associating unit 122 determines whether cargo associated with the practice options P511 to P516 selected by the user in the selection process can be placed in the first warehouse, second warehouse, and third warehouse in that order, using a determination method described below, and places the cargo in the first warehouse where it can be placed.
Here, the selection process refers to a process in which the selection unit 121 causes the user to select one of a plurality of options associated with second objects, each of which may have different constituent quantities. The predetermined procedure is not limited to the procedure of this embodiment, and may be a procedure that prioritizes warehouses that are not associated with any cargo, or warehouses with a small number of associated cargoes. In this embodiment, the predetermined order is the first warehouse, the second warehouse, and the third warehouse, but is not limited to this order and may be any other predetermined order.

Furthermore, the association unit 122 enables a greater number of second objects to be associated with a first object than when at least one of the conditions is not satisfied if all of the following conditions are met: a first attribute of a second object associated with an option selected by a user in a selection process matches a first attribute of a bonus-granting element associated with the option (first condition); a second attribute of the option matches a second attribute of the bonus-granting element associated with the option and the evaluation value of the bonus-granting element is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (second condition); and the second object associated with the option can be associated with a first object by compressing the cargo of at least one of the second objects already placed and the second object associated with the option (third condition). For example, if the attributes of the cargo associated with the practice of options P511 to P516 tentatively selected and confirmed by the user in the selection process match the attributes of the teammate associated with the practice of that option (first condition), and the practice of that option matches the favorite practice of the teammate associated with the practice of that option and the teammate's evaluation value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (progress level 1 or greater in the case of a joint training character) (second condition), and the cargo associated with that option can be placed in the warehouse by compressing at least one of the cargo already placed and the cargo associated with that option (third condition), the association unit 122 will be able to place a larger quantity of cargo in the warehouse than if at least one of the conditions is not met.

Here, the first attribute is an attribute associated with the second object. In this embodiment, the first attribute is any of the attributes "star,""diamond,""circle,""heart," and "triangle" associated with the cargo. The bonus-granting element is an element that contributes to the granting of a bonus. In this embodiment, the bonus-granting element is a teammate associated with the practice of options P511 to P516. The second attribute is an attribute associated with an option that is different from the first attribute. In this embodiment, the second attribute is a practice associated with options P511 to P516, and a favorite practice associated with the teammate associated with the practice of options P511 to P516. Compression refers to reducing the size of the cargo while maintaining the constituent quantity.
Note that the associating unit 122 may be configured to be able to associate a greater number of second objects with a first object when any of the above-described first, second, and third conditions is satisfied than when none of the conditions is satisfied. In this embodiment, the third condition is described as a condition where a second object associated with the option can be associated with a first object by compressing an already placed second object.

Furthermore, when all of the first, second, and third conditions are satisfied, the associating unit 122 compresses at least one of the second objects already associated by the associating process and the second object associated with the option, thereby enabling a greater number of second objects to be associated with the first object than would be the case if at least one of the conditions were not satisfied. For example, when all of the first, second, and third conditions are satisfied, the associating unit 122 compresses at least one of the cargo already placed and the cargo associated with the option, thereby enabling a greater number of cargo to be placed in the warehouse than would be the case if at least one of the conditions were not satisfied. In this embodiment, when all of the first, second, and third conditions are satisfied, the size of the already placed cargo is compressed by half, thereby enabling a greater number of cargo to be placed in the warehouse than would be the case if at least one of the conditions were not satisfied.
In addition, when any one of the above-mentioned first condition, second condition, and third condition is satisfied, the associating unit 122 may compress at least one of the second objects already associated by the association process and the second objects associated with the option, thereby making it possible to associate a greater number of second objects with the first object than when at least one of the conditions is not satisfied.

The bonus granting unit 123 grants a bonus according to the second object associated with the first object by the association process while the selection process and the association process are repeatedly executed and a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. For example, the bonus granting unit 123 grants a bonus according to the cargo placed in the warehouse by the association process while the selection process and the association process are repeatedly executed and the cargo departs for the destination.
Here, the association process refers to the process in which the association unit 122 associates a second object associated with a user-selected option with a first object when the second object can be associated with the first object based on the relationship between the upper limit of first objects and the number of second objects already associated with the first object. Furthermore, "repeated execution of the selection process and the association process" refers to the execution of the selection process multiple times and the association process multiple times. This does not necessarily mean that the selection process and the association process are executed the same number of times, nor is it limited to the execution of the selection process and the association process alternately. In this embodiment, "the period until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied" refers to the period until the game departs at the destination, including the period until the user selects the destination and departs, and the period until the game is forced to depart. However, "the period until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied" may also be the period until a predetermined number of turns has been reached, the period until a predetermined time has passed, or the like. "Providing a bonus depending on the second object" refers to the fact that the bonus may differ depending on whether the second object is associated or not.

Furthermore, the greater the number of second objects associated with the first object through the association process until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied, the more valuable the bonus that the bonus granting unit 123 grants. For example, the greater the number of cargoes that are placed in the warehouse through the association process before departure for the destination, the more experience points the bonus granting unit 123 grants.
Here, a high-value benefit means a larger number of benefits of the same type, or a different type of benefit, such as a game item that increases the probability of winning a match in the battle part.

Furthermore, the reward granting unit 123 grants a reward according to the attributes and constituent quantity of the second object associated with the first object by the associating process until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. For example, the reward granting unit 123 grants experience points according to the attributes and constituent quantity of cargo placed in a warehouse by the associating process until departure for a voyage to a destination.
Here, the phrase "granting a benefit according to the attribute and the number of components of the second object" means that the benefit can change depending on the attribute and the number of components of the second object.

Furthermore, the bonus granting unit 123 grants an additional bonus when the second object associated with the first object by the association process is associated with the first object at a predetermined rate or more relative to the upper limit of the first object until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. For example, the bonus granting unit 123 grants an additional bonus when the cargo placed in the first to third warehouses by the association process before departure for the destination is associated with 120% or more of the possible placement quantity obtained by adding up the upper limits of the first to third warehouses.
The predetermined percentage is not limited to the percentage in this embodiment, and may be a value equal to or greater than 100%, or may be a value smaller than 100%.

The bonus granting unit 123 also changes the value of the bonus for the second object associated with the first object through the association process until a predetermined termination condition is met, based on information previously set for each of the second object's multiple attributes. For example, the bonus granting unit 123 changes the value of the bonus for the cargo placed in the warehouse through the association process until it departs for the destination, based on a selling price level previously set for each of the cargo's multiple attributes.

The bonus granting unit 123 also grants bonuses according to the accumulated bonus elements based on the bonus granting conditions associated with the selected option. For example, the bonus granting unit 123 grants bonuses according to the cargo placed in the warehouse based on the selling price level for each cargo attribute according to the destination associated with the selected options P1401 to P1404.

The accumulation unit 124 accumulates bonus elements. For example, the accumulation unit 124 adds up the component quantities of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option for each attribute of the cargo.

The accumulation unit 124 also accumulates the bonus elements associated with the bonus element options selected by the user through the bonus element selection process. For example, the accumulation unit 124 allows the user to provisionally select one of the multiple options P511 to P516 for practice, each of which may be associated with cargo and bell information, and adds up the constituent quantities of the cargo associated with the confirmed practice for each attribute of the cargo.
Here, the privilege element selection process is a process in which the selection unit 121 allows the user to select one of a plurality of privilege element options, each of which can be associated with a privilege element and predetermined information.

The progression unit 125 progresses the game. For example, the progression unit 125 performs section start processing and turn start processing. Furthermore, for example, the progression unit 125 progresses a turn by confirming the practice of the provisionally selected option. At this time, for example, if there is cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option, the progression unit 125 adds up the component quantity for each attribute of the cargo and then progresses the turn.
The progression unit 125 may progress the game in accordance with the accumulation of bonus elements. Here, progressing the game in accordance with the accumulation of bonus elements means that the turn progresses as the bonus elements are accumulated. The accumulation of bonus elements and the progression of turns may occur at the same time, or other processing may be performed between the accumulation of bonus elements and the progression of turns.

Furthermore, when the process of reducing the number of options selectable by the user through the reduction process is stopped, the progression unit 125 does not allow the game to progress unless one remaining option is selected. For example, when the process of reducing the number of destinations selectable by the user through the reduction processing unit 126 is stopped, the progression unit 125 does not allow the turn to progress unless one remaining destination is selected. In other words, when the process of reducing the number of options selectable by the user is stopped, the practice option cannot be provisionally selected and confirmed in order to place cargo in a warehouse.
Here, "reducing the number of options" means making selectable options unselectable. Making an option unselectable may mean making the option unselectable by not displaying the option, or may mean making the option unselectable by invalidating the selection even if the option is selected.

The reduction processing unit 126 reduces the number of options the user can select from multiple options as the game progresses. For example, the reduction processing unit 126 reduces the number of departure destinations the user can tentatively select and confirm from multiple departure destinations as the turn progresses.

The reduction processing unit 126 also reduces the number of options that the user can select from the multiple options based on a predetermined rule. For example, the reduction processing unit 126 reduces the number of departure destinations associated with the options one by one as the turn progresses.
The predetermined rule refers to a rule that is determined in advance. The predetermined rule is not limited to the rule of this embodiment, and may be to reduce the destinations in a different predetermined order, to reduce two or more destinations at once, to change the number of destinations to be reduced as the turn progresses, or to reduce the destinations according to other predetermined rules.

Furthermore, the reduction processing unit 126 stops the process of reducing the number of options selectable by the user when the number of options selectable by the user has been reduced to one from the multiple options. For example, the reduction processing unit 126 stops the process of reducing the number of departure destinations selectable by the user when the number of departure destinations selectable by the user has been reduced to one from the multiple departure destinations.
Here, stopping the process of reducing the number of options that the user can select when there is only one option remaining means that one option remains.

Furthermore, the reduction processing unit 126 transitions from a state in which the number of options selectable by the user from among the multiple options is not reduced as the game progresses to a state in which the number of options selectable by the user from among the multiple options is reduced as the game progresses by satisfying a predetermined condition. For example, the reduction processing unit 126 transitions from a state in which the number of departure destinations selectable by the user from among the multiple departure destinations is not reduced as the turn progresses to a state in which the number of departure destinations selectable by the user from among the multiple departure destinations is reduced as the turn progresses by satisfying the condition that the bell addition number is "3".
The predetermined condition is not limited to the condition of this embodiment, but may be a condition that a predetermined number of turns has passed, or a condition according to accumulated bonus elements.

Furthermore, the reduction processing unit 126 determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on predetermined information associated with the bonus element option selected by the user in the bonus element selection process. For example, the reduction processing unit 126 determines whether the condition that the bell addition number is "3" is satisfied based on the bell information associated with the confirmed practice after the user has provisionally selected one of a plurality of practice options, each of which may be associated with information on cargo and bells.
Here, determining whether a specified condition is met based on specified information associated with a bonus element option may mean determining that the specified condition is met when the specified information is associated with the bonus element option, or determining that the specified condition is met when a specified number of bonus element options associated with the specified information are selected.

When one of a plurality of options selectable by the user is selected, the setting unit 127 sets a plurality of options selectable by the user based on at least one of the plurality of options. For example, when one of a plurality of departure destinations selectable by the user is tentatively selected and confirmed, the setting unit 127 sets a plurality of departure destinations selectable by the user based on at least one of the plurality of departure destinations.
Here, "setting a plurality of options selectable by the user based on at least one of the plurality of options" means that the plurality of options selectable by the user are not set arbitrarily. For example, "setting a plurality of options selectable by the user based on at least one of the plurality of options" includes a case where an option that is pre-associated with at least one of the plurality of options is set, a case where an option that is not pre-associated with at least one of the plurality of options is set, and the like.

Furthermore, when one of the multiple options is selected, the setting unit 127 sets multiple options that can be selected by the user based on the selected option. For example, when one of the multiple departure destinations is tentatively selected and confirmed, the setting unit 127 sets multiple departure destinations that can be selected by the user based on the confirmed departure destination.
Here, setting multiple options that the user can select based on the selected option means that the options are not set arbitrarily without being based on the option selected by the user. For example, setting multiple options that the user can select based on the selected option includes setting options that are pre-associated with the selected option, setting options that are not pre-associated with the selected option, etc.

Furthermore, when any one of the multiple options is selected, the setting unit 127 sets multiple options that can be selected by the user based on all of the multiple options. For example, when any one of the multiple departure destinations is tentatively selected and confirmed, the setting unit 127 sets multiple departure destinations that can be selected by the user based on all of the multiple departure destinations.
Here, "setting multiple options that the user can select based on all of the multiple options" means that the options are not set arbitrarily without being based on all of the multiple options. For example, "setting multiple options that the user can select based on all of the multiple options" includes a case where an option that is pre-associated with each of the multiple options is set, and a case where an option that is not pre-associated with all of the multiple options is set.

Furthermore, when one of the multiple options is selected, the setting unit 127 sets multiple options that the user can select from multiple options that include at least one option that is different from any of the multiple options. For example, when one of the multiple departure destinations is provisionally selected and confirmed, the setting unit 127 sets multiple departure destinations that the user can select from multiple departure destinations that include at least one departure destination that is different from any of the multiple departure destinations.

Furthermore, when one of the multiple options is selected, the setting unit 127 sets multiple options that the user can select from multiple options that are different from any of the multiple options. For example, when one of the multiple departure destinations is provisionally selected and confirmed, the setting unit 127 sets multiple options that the user can select from multiple departure destinations that are different from any of the multiple departure destinations.

Furthermore, when one of multiple options is selected, the setting unit 127 sets multiple options that the user can select from multiple options that do not include the option selected immediately before the selection. For example, when one of multiple departure destinations is provisionally selected and confirmed, the setting unit 127 sets multiple departure destinations that the user can select from multiple departure destinations that do not include the departure destination confirmed immediately before the confirmed destination.

Furthermore, when one of a plurality of options is selected, the setting unit 127 sets a plurality of options selectable by the user based on a plurality of options previously associated with the selected option, and also associates and sets, for each of the set plurality of options, a plurality of options that will be selectable by the user when the user selects that option. For example, when one of a plurality of departure destinations is tentatively selected and confirmed, the setting unit 127 sets a plurality of departure destinations selectable by the user based on a plurality of departure destinations previously associated with the confirmed departure destination, and also associates and sets, for each of the set plurality of departure destinations, a plurality of departure destinations that will be selectable by the user when the user tentatively selects and confirms the departure destination.
Furthermore, the setting unit 127 sets at least one option among the multiple options set in association with each of the multiple options selectable by the user, in association with at least two or more options among the multiple options selectable by the user. For example, the setting unit 127 sets at least one departure destination among the multiple departure destinations set in association with each of the multiple departure destinations selectable by the user, in association with at least two or more departure destinations among the multiple departure destinations selectable by the user.

[3. Processing flow in the game system]
The basic processing flow in the game device 10 according to this embodiment will be described below.
19A to 21 are flowcharts showing an example of a basic processing procedure from the start to the end of the training part by the game device 10 according to this embodiment. The processing described below is realized by the CPU 101 reading the game program stored in the storage device 107 into the RAM 103 and executing this game program.
First, the process starts when the user selects the training part. The following describes the process when the scenario described in Figures 1 to 16 is selected.

In S100, the game control unit 120 performs processing to start the training part. As the processing to start the training part, the game control unit 120 accepts, via user operation, input of basic information about the main character, setting of an event character to be set in the event deck, and selection of a game item.
Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays a setting screen on the display unit 106 for inputting basic information about the main character. The user operates the operation unit 105 to input information about the main character's name, position, dominant hand, and batting form (and pitching form). The game control unit 120 then displays the event deck setting screen shown in FIG. 2 on the display unit 106. The user operates the operation unit 105 to set the event character. Next, the game control unit 120 displays a screen on the display unit 106 for selecting game items to be used in the scenario. The user operates the operation unit 105 to select game items to be used in the scenario. Once these processes are completed, the training part for training the main character begins. Through these processes, the game control unit 120 updates the event deck data DT2, main character data DT3, and used item data DT4b.

In S102, the game control unit 120 sets cargo attributes for each practice at the departure destination. Specifically, the game control unit 120 sets a practice TBL100 in which cargo attributes are associated with each practice for each departure destination, and stores the association data DT5.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the practice TBL 100 when the main character is a fielder. In the practice TBL 100, one of five attributes is associated with each of six types of practice for each destination. For example, at destination "A," the attribute "circle" is associated with the practice "batting," the attribute "diamond" is associated with the practice "strength," the attribute "star" is associated with the practice "baserunning," the attribute "heart" is associated with the practice "shoulder strength," and the attribute "triangle" is associated with the practice "defense" and the practice "mental." Here, associating the attribute "circle" with the practice "batting" means that when cargo is associated with the practice "batting" in option P511 on the practice screen G1100 for destination "A," the attribute of the cargo is always "circle."
Even if the main character is a pitcher, a training TBL is set for each destination, with each of the six training types - "pitch speed,""control,""stamina,""curveball,""defense," and "ment" - associated with one of five attributes.

The game control unit 120 sets the practice TBL 100 based on predetermined data. The practice TBL 100 is adjusted so that the same attributes are not all associated with each practice, and so that the configuration of attributes associated with each practice is not the same between two departure destinations. The practice TBL 100 contains the same data until the end of the development part. However, the practice TBL 100 is not limited to predetermined data, and the game control unit 120 may set the cargo attributes associated with each practice by lottery for each departure destination each time the development part begins.

In S104, the game control unit 120 sets a selling price level for the cargo stored in the warehouse for each destination when the cargo is sold at the destination. Specifically, the game control unit 120 sets a selling price TBL101 for each destination, in which a selling price level is associated with an attribute of the cargo, and stores the set in the association data DT5.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the selling price TBL101. In the selling price TBL101, for each destination, one of three selling price levels is associated with each of five types of attributes. For example, for destination "A," the attributes "star" and "yen" are associated with the selling price level "standard," the attributes "diamond" and "triangle" are associated with the selling price level "level 1," and the attribute "heart" is associated with the selling price level "level 2." Even when the same quantity of cargo is sold at destination "A," cargo with the attributes "diamond" or "triangle" associated with the selling level "level 1" can be sold for a higher price than cargo with the attributes "star" or "yen" associated with the selling level "standard," i.e., an additional benefit is provided. Furthermore, even when selling the same quantity of cargo at destination "A," cargo with the attribute "heart" associated with selling level "level 2" can be sold for a higher price than cargo with the attribute "diamond" or "triangle" associated with selling level "level 1," i.e., additional benefits will be granted.

The game control unit 120 sets the selling price TBL101 based on predetermined data. The selling price TBL101 is adjusted so that the same selling level is not associated with all five types of attributes, and so that the configuration of selling levels associated with the five types of attributes is not the same between two departure destinations. The selling price TBL101 contains the same data until the end of the development part. However, the selling price TBL101 is not limited to predetermined data, and the game control unit 120 may set the selling price level of cargo for each departure destination by lottery each time the development part begins.

In S106, the setting unit 127 sets initial destination-related information for displaying the destination when the user selects it. Specifically, the setting unit 127 generates destination-related information that associates the destination with options when displaying available destinations on a map, and stores the information in the game situation data DT6.
24A is a diagram showing an example of the departure destination related information DT102a. The departure destination related information DT102a includes options P1401 to P1404 for the first departure destination and options P1405 to P1412 for the second departure destination. Each of the options P1401 to P1404 and the options P1405 to P1412 is associated with a different departure destination. For example, options P1401 to P1404 are associated with destinations "B" to "E," respectively, and options P1405 to P1412 are associated with destinations "F" to "M," respectively.

The setting unit 127 determines the departure destination to be associated with each option by lottery from all departure destinations (excluding the departure origin). At this time, the setting unit 127 adjusts the options so that the same departure destination is not associated with options P1401 to P1412, and so that the departure origin, which is the current location, is not associated with options P1401 to P1404. Furthermore, the setting unit 127 adjusts the options so that the departure origin, which is the current location, is not associated with options P1401 to P1412 either. Therefore, the departure origin cannot be selected for the first departure destination and the second departure destination. Note that the departure destination-related information DT102a does not necessarily have to be generated each time the development part starts, but may be predetermined and always the same data.

After the tentative selection of one of the destinations P1401 to P1404 has been confirmed and the vessel has departed, the vessel cannot depart to any of the destinations P1405 to P1412, but can only depart to a specific second destination corresponding to the destination P1401 to P1404 for which the tentative selection has been confirmed. In other words, each first destination is associated in advance with a second destination that is available for departure next to the first destination.
The association data DT5 stores option-related information in which the second destinations of options P1405 to P1412 are pre-associated with each of the first destinations of options P1401 to P1404.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of the option-related information DT 106.
In the option association information DT106, options P1401 to P1404 are associated with one of options P1405 to P1412, respectively, thereby indirectly associating the first departure destination with the second departure destination. In Figure 28, for example, option P1401 is associated with three options: P1412, P1405, and P1406. Therefore, by referring to the destination association information DT102a in Figure 24A, the first departure destination "B" is associated with the second departure destinations "M,""F," and "G."
Furthermore, option P1402 is associated with three options P1406, P1407, and P1408. Therefore, by referring to the destination association information DT102a in Figure 24A, the first destination "C" is associated with the second destinations "G,""H," and "I."
Furthermore, option P1403 is associated with three options P1408, P1409, and P1410. Therefore, by referring to the destination association information DT102a in Figure 24A, the first destination "D" is associated with the second destinations "I,""J," and "K."
Furthermore, option P1404 is associated with three options P1410, P1411, and P1412. Therefore, by referring to the destination association information DT102a in Figure 24A, the first destination "E" is associated with the second destinations "K,""L," and "M."

Conversely, options P1405, P1407, P1409, and P1411 are each associated with only one option. Meanwhile, options P1406, P1408, P1410, and P1412 are each associated with multiple (two) options. Therefore, by referring to the destination-related information DT102a in FIG. 24A, for example, only one first departure destination is associated with the second departure destinations "F,""H,""J," and "L," and two first departure destinations are associated with the second departure destinations "G,""I,""K," and "M."
However, multiple first departure destinations may be associated with all second departure destinations. Also, the option-related information DT106 does not have to be predetermined and always the same data, and the second departure destinations of options P1405 to P1412 to be associated with each first departure destination of options P1401 to P1404 may be determined by lottery.

In S108, the progression unit 125 performs a section start process. Specifically, the progression unit 125 adds 1 to the number of sections stored in the game situation data DT6. A section number of 1 indicates that the first section is starting, and a section number of 2 indicates that the second section is starting. In this embodiment, as described above, the game is made up of four sections (sections 1 to 4). The game control unit 120 also displays on the display unit 106 that a section is starting.

At S110, the progression unit 125 performs a turn start process. Specifically, the game control unit 120 adds 1 to the number of turns stored in the game situation data DT6. A turn number of 1 indicates that the first turn has started, and a turn number of 2 indicates that the second turn has started. In this embodiment, as described above, the first to third sections each consist of 12 turns (turns 1 to 12), with only the fourth section consisting of 15 turns (turns 1 to 15). Furthermore, if the departure ready flag is on, the game control unit 120 adds 1 to the number of turns since the departure ready flag was turned on. The departure ready flag is turned on by transitioning to a departure ready state. The game control unit 120 stores the number of turns since the departure ready flag was turned on in the game situation data DT6.

In S112, the game control unit 120 associates teammates who will practice together with each of the six types of practice. Specifically, the game control unit 120 randomly selects teammates for each practice, generates practice/teammate-related information that associates the selected teammates with the practice, and stores this information in the association data DT5. If practice/teammate-related information is already stored in the association data DT5, the practice/teammate-related information is updated. At this time, if attributes and favorite practices are associated with teammates in the event character data DT1, the game control unit 120 also associates the attributes and favorite practices with teammates in the practice/teammate-related information. In this embodiment, the minimum number of teammates that can be associated with one practice is 0, and the maximum is 6. Teammates include scenario-specific event characters, event characters placed on the event deck, non-event characters, and joint practice characters. Note that the processing of S112 is performed after the turn start processing, so the teammates associated with each practice change with each turn.

In S114, the game control unit 120 associates a cargo with each of the six types of practice. The cargo is composed of two different types of elements. Specifically, the cargo is composed of one of five types of attributes associated with a constituent quantity.
First, the game control unit 120 determines the number of cargoes to be associated with a practice based on the number of teammates associated with the practice in S112. Specifically, if there is at least one teammate associated with the practice, the game control unit 120 adds 1 to the number of cargoes, and if there is an event character set in the event deck among the teammates, the game control unit 120 adds a number corresponding to the number of event characters to the number of cargoes. Note that if there are no teammates associated with a practice, the game control unit 120 does not associate a cargo with that practice.

Next, the game control unit 120 determines the cargo attribute to be associated with the practice based on the practice TBL100 shown in FIG. 22 . Specifically, first, the game control unit 120 acquires information on the current location from the game situation data DT6. Next, the game control unit 120 associates the cargo with an attribute associated with the practice at the departure destination corresponding to the acquired current location in the practice TBL100. For example, if the current location is destination "A," the attribute "circle" is associated with the practice "hitting" at destination "A" in the practice TBL100, and therefore the game control unit 120 determines the attribute to be associated with the practice "hitting" to be "circle."
The game control unit 120 generates practice/cargo-related information that associates cargo with each practice, each of which is associated with a component quantity and attributes, and stores the information in the association data DT5. If practice/cargo-related information is already stored in the association data DT5, the game control unit 120 updates the practice/cargo-related information. Each practice is associated with cargo that may have different attributes or different component quantities. The attributes and component quantities of the cargo associated with each practice are not limited to those based on the practice TBL 100 or the number of teammates, but may be determined by lottery or predetermined for each turn.

In S116, the game control unit 120 associates bell information for transitioning to a state where the practice is ready to depart with the practice. Specifically, the game control unit 120 generates practice/bell-related information that associates bell information with practices among the six types of practice that have five or more associated teammates, or practices that have three or more predetermined event characters or joint practice characters, and stores this information in the association data DT5. Note that if practice/bell-related information is already stored in the association data DT5, the practice/bell-related information is updated. Furthermore, whether or not to associate bell information with each practice is not limited to the number of teammates associated with the practice, and may be determined by lottery or may be predetermined for each turn.

In S118, the game control unit 120 determines whether or not to generate a morning event based on information about the event of the event character set in the event deck, which is included in the event character data DT1, and information about the scenario event that is predetermined and specific to that scenario. In this process, the game control unit 120 performs an event generation lottery, and if the lottery is won, a morning event is generated. If the result of this determination is that a morning event is to be generated, the process proceeds to S120, and if a morning event is not to be generated, the process proceeds to S122.

There are multiple types of morning events, and each of these events has its own trigger conditions (e.g., the main character's evaluation score, whether related events occur, number of turns, etc.). For all event character events and scenario events related to this training section, one event will be triggered by lottery from among the events that are determined to meet the trigger conditions based on the game situation. If no events meet the trigger conditions, no event will occur. Some events, such as scenario events, are triggered with priority over other events regardless of the lottery results. These scenario events have trigger conditions set with priority.

In S120, the game control unit 120 generates the event that was won in the lottery. Specifically, the game control unit 120 generates a screen according to the story of that event and displays it on the display unit 106. At this time, the game control unit 120 updates the main character data DT3 so as to grant experience points to the main character, restore stamina, increase the evaluation value of the event character that appears in that event relative to the main character, and change the main character's "motivation."

In S122, the game control unit 120 displays a main screen G800, such as that shown in FIG. 8, on the display unit 106. At this time, the game control unit 120 displays the loading status of the cargo already loaded in the warehouse in display area A806 based on the cargo display information included in the association data DT5. The game control unit 120 also displays bell objects in display area A809 adjacent to option P808, with the number based on the bell addition number included in the game situation data DT6. Note that if the forced departure flag stored in the game situation data DT6 is on, the selection unit 121 allows only the "Depart" option P808 and the "Improve Ability" option P410 to be selected. Here, even if the "Improve Ability" option P410 is selected, the turn does not advance, so as a result, the user is forced to select the "Depart" option P808 to advance the turn.

In S124, the game control unit 120 determines whether any of the options P407 to P413 (or the menu button B403) has been selected from the main screen G800 by a user operation. If the result of this determination is that the "Practice" option P408 has been selected, the process proceeds to S136. If the "Set sail" option P808 has been selected, the process proceeds to S144. On the other hand, if an option other than the "Practice" option P408 and the "Set sail" option P808 has been selected, the process proceeds to S126.
In S126, the game control unit 120 determines whether or not the "ability improvement" option P410 has been selected by the user's operation. If the "ability improvement" option P410 has been selected, the process proceeds to S128; if not, the process proceeds to S130.

In S128, the game control unit 120 displays on the display unit 106 a setting screen G600 for increasing the main character's basic abilities, as shown in FIG. 6, and performs processing to increase the main character's basic abilities and acquire special abilities in response to user operation. In this processing, the game control unit 120 switches between the screen shown in FIG. 6 and the screen shown in FIG. 7 in response to user operation. If the back button (not shown) is selected on these screens, the process returns to S122. Note that if the user consumes experience points to increase the main character's basic abilities or acquire a special ability, the game control unit 120 updates the main character data DT3.

In S130, the game control unit 120 determines whether or not the menu button B403 has been selected by a user operation on the main screen G800. If the result of this determination is that the menu button B403 has been selected, the process proceeds to S132, and if the menu button B403 has not been selected, the process proceeds to S134.
In S132, the game control unit 120 displays a menu screen on the display unit 106. The user can interrupt the scenario midway or change other game-related settings while viewing this menu screen. When an instruction to close the menu screen is received from the user, the game control unit 120 closes the menu screen and returns to S122.

In S134, the game control unit 120 performs processing according to the selected option. If the "Rest" option P407 is selected by the user's operation, the game control unit 120 updates the main character data DT3 to restore the main character's stamina. If the "Visit the Hospital" option P411 is selected by the user's operation, the game control unit 120 holds a lottery to cure the main character's illness, etc., and if the lottery is won, updates the main character data DT3 for that illness, etc. as well. If the "Play" option P412 is selected by the user's operation, the game control unit 120 updates the main character data DT3 to restore the main character's stamina and "motivation." If the "Date" option P413 is selected by the user's operation, the main character's stamina is restored and experience points are granted to the main character according to the content of the date. Accordingly, the game control unit 120 updates the main character data DT3. If necessary, the game control unit 120 will display information such as the amount of increased stamina on the display unit 106.

In S136, the game control unit 120 displays a practice screen G1100, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, on the display unit 106. At this time, if there is cargo associated with the practice option, the game control unit 120 displays the cargo attributes and component quantity in a position adjacent to the option so that they can be identified. Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays the cargo attributes and component quantity associated with the practice based on the practice/cargo-related information stored in the association data DT5. The game control unit 120 displays, for example, cargoes P1101 to P1106 on the practice screen G1100 shown in FIG. 11. Furthermore, if there is bell information associated with the practice option, the game control unit 120 displays a bell object in a position adjacent to the option. Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays a bell associated with the practice based on the practice/bell-related information stored in the association data DT5. The game control unit 120 displays, for example, bell P1107 on the practice screen G1100 shown in FIG. 11. The game control unit 120 also displays the loading status of cargo placed in the warehouse. Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays the loading status of cargo based on the cargo display information stored in the game status data DT6. The game control unit 120 displays, for example, the status as shown in display area A806 of the practice screen G1100 in FIG. 11.

In S138, the game control unit 120 executes a process related to the cargo, which will now be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, in S200, the selection unit 121 determines whether any of the practice options P511 to P516 has been provisionally selected by a user operation. Here, provisional selection refers to a user provisionally selecting an option before finalizing the practice option. By provisionally selecting an option, the user can confirm the experience points that will be awarded when the provisionally selected practice option is finalized, whether cargo associated with the practice option can be loaded into the warehouse, the loading status when cargo is placed in the warehouse, whether special tag practice, shipping bonus, or shipping tag practice will occur, and the additional experience points that will be awarded if a shipping bonus or shipping tag practice occurs. Therefore, the user can confirm the practice option after provisionally selecting an option and checking the experience points and the loading status of the warehouse. The selection unit 121 determines that an option has been provisionally selected when one of the options P511 to P516 has been touched. If a provisional selection has been made, the process proceeds to S202. If a provisional selection has not been made, the selection unit 121 waits for the provisional selection. When the process proceeds to S200 for the first time after starting the turn of S110, a predetermined practice from among the options P511 to P516 is provisionally selected.

In S202, the game control unit 120 determines whether a cargo is associated with the provisionally selected practice option. Specifically, the game control unit 120 makes this determination based on the practice/cargo association information stored in association data DT5. If a cargo is associated with the practice option, the process proceeds to S210; if a cargo is not associated with the practice option, the process proceeds to S204.

In S204, the game control unit 120 displays which option has been provisionally selected. Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays an arrow P510 in proximity to the provisionally selected option. The game control unit 120 also displays teammates associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option. Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays the teammates based on the practice/teammate-related information stored in the association data DT5, and also displays the teammate's evaluation value (or progress, in the case of a joint practice character) based on the main character character data DT3. If the teammate associated with the practice of the option has attributes or a preferred practice, the attributes or preferred practice are displayed in proximity to the teammate. The game control unit 120 displays, for example, display areas A505 to A507 and A1108 of the practice screen G1100 shown in FIG. 11. The game control unit 120 also displays the experience points that will be awarded if the user confirms the practice of the provisionally selected option. Specifically, the bonus awarding unit 123 first determines the experience points to be awarded based on the bonus awarding TBL stored in the bonus awarding data DT7. Here, the experience points are determined mainly based on the level of the provisionally selected practice, the number of teammates associated with the practice, the motivation parameter of the main character, etc. The game control unit 120 displays, for example, the display area A502 of the practice screen G1100 shown in FIG. 11. Note that these display items are displayed in the same way even if a cargo is associated with the provisionally selected option.

In S206, the selection unit 121 determines whether the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed. Specifically, the selection unit 121 determines that the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed when the provisionally selected option is touched again. If the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed, the process proceeds to S208, and if the practice of the provisionally selected option has not been confirmed, the process returns to S200.
In S208, the benefit granting unit 123 updates the experience point grant information stored in the game situation data DT6 by adding the experience points determined in S204 to the experience point grant information. Then, the process returns to S138 in the flowchart of FIG. 19B.

In S210, the game control unit 120 determines whether the provisionally selected practice option satisfies both the conditions for the special tag practice and the conditions for the shipping bonus.
The game control unit 120 determines whether the conditions for the special tag practice are met in the following manner. The game control unit 120 determines that the conditions for the special tag practice are met if there is an event character among the teammates associated with the provisionally selected practice whose favorite practice matches the provisionally selected practice and whose evaluation value for the main character character is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (or, in the case of a joint practice character, a progress level of 1 or greater). The game control unit 120 can determine the favorite practice of the teammate based on the practice/teammate-related information stored in the association data DT5, and can determine the evaluation value of the teammate (or, in the case of a joint practice character, the progress level) based on the main character data DT3.

Next, the game control unit 120 determines whether the conditions for the shipping bonus are met in the following manner. The game control unit 120 determines that the conditions for the shipping bonus are met when the attributes of the teammates associated with the provisionally selected practice match the attributes of the cargo associated with the provisionally selected practice. The game control unit 120 can determine the attributes of the cargo based on the practice/cargo-related information stored in the association data DT5, and can determine the attributes of the teammates based on the practice/teammate-related information stored in the association data DT5.
If both the conditions for the special tag practice and the conditions for the shipping bonus are met, the process proceeds to S248, and if not, the process proceeds to S212.

In S212, the association unit 122 determines whether the cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option can be placed in the warehouse, i.e., whether it is possible to associate it, based on the relationship between the warehouse's upper limit and the quantity of cargo already placed in the warehouse. Specifically, the association unit 122 determines whether the cargo can be placed based on the cargo loading information stored in the game situation data DT6.

FIG. 25A is a diagram showing an example of the cargo loading information DT103a. The cargo loading information DT103a defines the upper limit of the amount of cargo that can be placed for each of the first to third warehouses. FIG. 25A shows an example in which the upper limit quantity for the first warehouse is "5," the upper limit quantity for the second warehouse is "5," and the upper limit quantity for the third warehouse is "10." The upper limit quantities for each warehouse match the upper limit quantities for each warehouse in the warehouse objects shown in FIG. 9A.
The cargo loading information DT103a also includes the "quantity of cargo placed" and the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" for each of the first through third warehouses. FIG. 25A illustrates an example in which no cargo is placed in the first and second warehouses, but a cargo is placed in the third warehouse. In the first and second warehouses, the "quantity of cargo placed" is "0," and the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" is the same as the upper limit. Meanwhile, in the third warehouse, the "quantity of cargo placed" is "6," and the "quantity that can be placed" is "4," which is the upper limit minus the "quantity of cargo placed." The "quantity of cargo placed" includes both "before compression" and "after compression." Here, the "before compression" quantity is described; the "after compression" quantity will be described later.

The associating unit 122 determines whether a cargo can be placed in a warehouse by referring to the cargo loading information. Specifically, the associating unit 122 determines that a cargo can be placed in a warehouse where the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" (calculated by subtracting the "quantity of placed cargo" from the upper limit) in the cargo loading information is equal to or greater than the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice option. On the other hand, the associating unit 122 determines that a cargo cannot be placed in a warehouse where the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" (calculated by subtracting the "quantity of placed cargo" from the upper limit) in the cargo loading information is smaller than the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice option. In this case, the associating unit 122 determines whether a cargo can be placed in the first warehouse, the second warehouse, and the third warehouse in this order, as a predetermined procedure. The associating unit 122 can determine the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice option based on the practice/cargo-related information stored in the association data DT5.
For example, in the case of the cargo loading information DT103a shown in Figure 25A, if the cargo component quantity associated with the practice option is "3", the association unit 122 first determines whether the first warehouse is available for placement, and determines that the cargo can be placed in the first warehouse because the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" in the first warehouse is "5".

25B is a diagram showing an example of the cargo loading information DT103b. The cargo loading information DT103b shows an example in which cargo has already been placed, in which the "quantity of placed cargo" for the first warehouse is "2" and the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" is "3", which is the upper limit quantity minus the "quantity of placed cargo" (2).
For example, in the case of the cargo loading information DT103b shown in Figure 25B, if the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice option is "4", the association unit 122 first makes a judgment on the first warehouse, and determines that the cargo cannot be placed in the first warehouse if the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" in the first warehouse is "3", and then makes a judgment on the second warehouse, and determines that the cargo can be placed in the second warehouse because the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" in the second warehouse is "5".
On the other hand, for example, in the case of the cargo loading information DT103b shown in Figure 25B, if the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice option is "6", the association unit 122 first judges the first warehouse and determines that it cannot be placed in the first warehouse, then judges the second warehouse and determines that it cannot be placed in the second warehouse, and finally judges the third warehouse and determines that it cannot be placed in the third warehouse, thereby determining that it cannot be placed in any warehouse.
If the cargo can be placed, the process proceeds to S220, and if the cargo cannot be placed in any warehouse, the process proceeds to S214.

In S214, the game control unit 120 displays the provisionally selected option, the teammate associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option, the attributes and favorite practice of the teammate, and the experience points that will be awarded if the user confirms the practice of the provisionally selected option. This process is similar to S204.
In S214, even if the practice of the provisionally selected option is confirmed, the game control unit 120 displays a message that the cargo cannot be placed in any of Warehouses 1 to 3. Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays a message such as "Over," changes the color of the warehouse to a color different from that of a warehouse where placement is possible, or changes the color of the option to a color different from that of a warehouse where placement is possible.

In S216, the selection unit 121 determines whether the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed. This process is the same as that of S206. If the practice has been confirmed, the process proceeds to S218, and if the practice has not been confirmed, the process returns to S200.
In S218, the benefit granting unit 123 updates the experience point grant information stored in the game situation data DT6 by adding the experience points determined in S214, and then proceeds to S264, which will be described later.

Meanwhile, in S220, the game control unit 120 determines whether the provisionally selected practice option satisfies the conditions for the shipping bonus. This determination is made in the same manner as in S210 described above for determining whether the conditions for the shipping bonus are met. If the conditions for the shipping bonus are not met, the process proceeds to S222, and if the conditions for the shipping bonus are met, the process proceeds to S232.
In S222, the game control unit 120 determines whether the practice of the provisionally selected option satisfies the conditions for special tag practice. This process is performed using the same method as that used in S210 to determine whether the conditions for special tag practice are met. If the conditions for special tag practice are not met, the process proceeds to S224, and if the conditions for special tag practice are met, the process proceeds to S240.

In S224, the game control unit 120 displays the provisionally selected option, the teammate associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option, the attributes and favorite practice of the teammate, and the experience points that will be awarded if the user confirms the practice of the provisionally selected option. This process is similar to S204.
However, in S224, the game control unit 120 displays the loading status of the cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option when it is temporarily placed in the warehouse. Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays the status based on cargo display information for temporary placement that is generated based on the cargo display information stored in the game situation data DT6.

Figure 26A is a diagram showing an example of cargo display information DT104a. In cargo display information DT104a, the identification number of each space in each of the first through third warehouses is associated with information on the attributes of the cargo placed therein. The cargo display information DT104a shown in Figure 26A includes identification numbers 1-5 for each space in the first and second warehouses, and identification numbers 1-10 for each space in the third warehouse. The cargo display information DT104a shown in Figure 26A shows an example in which no cargo is placed in the first and second warehouses, and cargo with the attribute "star" is placed in identification numbers 1-6 in the third warehouse.

The association unit 122 generates cargo display information for provisional placement that associates the constituent quantity and attributes of the cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option with the warehouse that was determined to be available for placement in S212, and stores this information in the game status data DT6.
26A, if the cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option has a component quantity of "2" and an attribute of "yen," it is determined in S212 that the cargo can be placed in Warehouse 1. Therefore, the associating unit 122 generates cargo display information for provisional selection in which the attribute "yen" is associated with the identification No. 1 to No. 2 of Warehouse 1.

Figure 26B shows an example of cargo display information DT104b for temporary selection. In cargo display information DT104b for temporary placement, the attribute "circle" is associated with the identification numbers 1 to 2 of the first warehouse. However, the attribute "circle" associated with identification numbers 1 to 2 has selection identification information added to it to identify it as a temporary selection. Here, the attribute "circle" is shown with a dashed line as identification information.

The game control unit 120 displays the loading status of the cargo when temporarily placed based on the cargo display information for temporary placement stored in the game situation data DT6. The game control unit 120 displays cargo objects overlapping at the position of the warehouse identification number corresponding to the identification number in the cargo display information for temporary placement, and displays marks corresponding to the attributes associated with each identification number. At this time, if selection identification information is added to the attribute, the game control unit 120 displays the cargo object by blinking so that the user can recognize that it is the cargo associated with the temporarily selected option. Therefore, the user can check in advance how the cargo associated with the temporarily selected option will be placed in the warehouse before finalizing it.

In S226, the selection unit 121 determines whether the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed. This process is the same as that of S206. If it has been confirmed, the process proceeds to S228, and if it has not been confirmed, the process returns to S200.
In S228, the associating unit 122 places the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option in an available warehouse and associates it. Specifically, the associating unit 122 updates the cargo display information by replacing the cargo display information stored in the game situation data DT6 with the cargo display information for temporary placement generated in S224. At this time, the associating unit 122 deletes the selection identification information added to the cargo display information for temporary placement.

The association unit 122 also updates the cargo loading information stored in the game situation data DT6. Specifically, the association unit 122 updates the "quantity of placed cargo" and "quantity of placeable cargo" of the warehouse where the confirmed cargo is placed in the cargo loading information, based on the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the confirmed practice option. For example, assume that the cargo loading information DT103a before confirmation is as shown in FIG. 25A, and the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the confirmed practice is "2." In this case, the association unit 122 updates the "quantity of placed cargo" of the first warehouse from "0" to "2," and the "quantity of placeable cargo" from "5" to "3," as shown in the cargo loading information DT103b in FIG. 25B.

In addition, the accumulation unit 124 updates the benefit granting information stored in the game situation data DT6.
FIG. 27A is a diagram showing an example of the privilege granting information DT105a. The privilege granting information DT105a includes, for each of the first to third warehouses, the quantity of cargo placed in the warehouse, divided by attribute. It also includes the total number obtained by adding up the quantities for each attribute for all of the first to third warehouses. It also includes the total number of cargoes. In FIG. 27A, the third warehouse has a quantity of "star" attribute of 6, and the other warehouses do not have a quantity for the attribute, so the total number of "star" is "6", and the total number of cargoes is "6".

The accumulation unit 124 adds the component quantity of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option to the number of corresponding attributes of the warehouses associated with the cargo. For example, assume that the bonus granting information DT105a shown in FIG. 27A was used before the confirmation, and the component quantity of the cargo associated with the confirmed practice was "2," the attribute was "yen," and the cargo was placed in the first warehouse. In this case, the accumulation unit 124 adds "2" to the attribute "yen" of the first warehouse, adds "2" to the attribute "yen" in the total number, and adds "2" to the total number, updating it to "8." In this way, the accumulation unit 124 accumulates cargo as a bonus element by adding the component quantity of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option for each attribute of the cargo.
In S230, the benefit granting unit 123 updates the experience point grant information stored in the game situation data DT6 by adding the experience points determined in S224, and then proceeds to S264, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the conditions for the shipping bonus are met in S220, the process proceeds to S232.
In S232, the game control unit 120 displays the provisionally selected option, the loading status of the cargo when provisionally placed in the warehouse, the teammates associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option, the attributes and preferred practices of the teammates, and the experience points that will be awarded if the user confirms the practice of the provisionally selected option. This process is the same as S224.
However, in S232, the game control unit 120 displays to the user in a manner that indicates that the provisionally selected practice option satisfies the conditions for a shipping bonus. Furthermore, the game control unit 120 displays the experience points to be awarded separately, including regular experience points and the shipping bonus as additional points. The bonus awarding unit 123 determines the experience points and shipping bonus to be awarded based on the bonus awarding TBL stored in the bonus awarding data DT7. Here, the shipping bonus is determined based on the level and number of favorite practices of teammates determined to match the attributes of the cargo associated with the provisionally selected practice, the motivation parameter of the main character, and the like. The game control unit 120 displays the shipping bonus, for example, in a display area A1109 of the practice screen G1100 shown in FIG. 11 .

In S234, the selection unit 121 determines whether the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed. This process is the same as that of S206. If the practice has been confirmed, the process proceeds to S236, and if the practice has not been confirmed, the process returns to S200.
In S236, the associating unit 122 places the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option in an available warehouse and associates it. Specifically, the associating unit 122 updates the cargo display information by replacing the cargo display information stored in the game situation data DT6 with the cargo display information for temporary placement generated in S232.

The associating unit 122 also updates the cargo loading information stored in the game situation data DT6. Specifically, the associating unit 122 updates the cargo loading information by changing the "quantity of cargo placed" and the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" of the warehouse where the confirmed cargo is placed, based on the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option.
The accumulation unit 124 also updates the benefit granting information stored in the game situation data DT6. Specifically, the accumulation unit 124 adds the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option to the number of warehouses with which the cargo is associated, each having the corresponding attribute.
These processes are the same as those in S228.

In S238, the benefit granting unit 123 updates the experience point grant information stored in the game situation data DT6 by adding the experience points determined in S232, and then proceeds to S264, which will be described later.
Here, the bonus granting unit 123 adds a shipping bonus as additional points to the experience point grant information in addition to the normal experience points. Therefore, when the conditions for the shipping bonus are met, more experience points are granted than when the conditions for the shipping bonus are not met.

On the other hand, if the conditions for special tag training are met in S222, the process proceeds to S240.
In S240, the game control unit 120 displays the provisionally selected option, the loading status of the cargo when provisionally placed in the warehouse, the teammates associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option, the attributes and preferred practice of the teammates, and the experience points to be awarded when the user confirms the practice of the provisionally selected option. This process is the same as S224.
However, in S222, the game control unit 120 displays to the user in a manner that enables the user to easily recognize that the practice of the provisionally selected option satisfies the conditions for the special tag practice. Furthermore, the game control unit 120 displays the experience points to be awarded, which are the normal experience points plus the additional points for the special tag practice. The bonus awarding unit 123 determines the normal experience points and the additional points for the special tag practice based on the bonus awarding TBL stored in the bonus awarding data DT7. The game control unit 120 displays the experience points obtained by adding the normal experience points and the additional points for the special tag practice determined by the bonus awarding unit 123.

In S242, the selection unit 121 determines whether the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed. This process is the same as that of S206. If the practice has been confirmed, the process proceeds to S244, and if the practice has not been confirmed, the process returns to S200.
In S244, the associating unit 122 places the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option in an available warehouse and associates it. Specifically, the associating unit 122 updates the cargo display information by replacing the cargo display information stored in the game situation data DT6 with the cargo display information for temporary placement generated in S240.

The associating unit 122 also updates the cargo loading information stored in the game situation data DT6. Specifically, the associating unit 122 updates the cargo loading information by changing the "quantity of cargo placed" and the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" of the warehouse where the confirmed cargo is placed, based on the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option.
The accumulation unit 124 also updates the benefit granting information stored in the game situation data DT6. Specifically, the accumulation unit 124 adds the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option to the number of warehouses with which the cargo is associated, each having the corresponding attribute.
These processes are the same as those in S228.

In S246, the benefit granting unit 123 updates the experience point grant information stored in the game situation data DT6 by adding the experience points determined in S240, and then proceeds to S264, which will be described later.
Here, the benefit providing unit 123 adds the additional points for the special tag training to the experience point providing information in addition to the normal experience points. Therefore, when the special tag training is satisfied, more experience points are provided than when the special tag training is not satisfied.

On the other hand, if both the conditions for the special tag practice and the conditions for the shipping bonus are met in S210, the process proceeds to S248.
In S248, the associating unit 122 determines whether the cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option can be placed in the warehouse, i.e., whether the option can be associated, by compressing the size of the cargo already placed in the warehouse by half. Specifically, the associating unit 122 determines whether the cargo can be placed in the warehouse by halving the constituent quantity of the cargo already placed, instead of compressing the size of the cargo already placed by half. First, the associating unit 122 generates cargo loading information for provisional selection in which the constituent quantity of the cargo already placed is halved, based on the cargo loading information stored in the game situation data DT6.

Figure 25C is a diagram showing an example of cargo loading information DT103c for provisional selection. The cargo loading information DT103c for provisional selection shown in Figure 25C is based on the cargo loading information DT103b shown in Figure 25B, with the constituent quantities of cargo already placed in the warehouses halved. In the cargo loading information DT103b shown in Figure 25B, the "quantity of placed cargo" for the first warehouse and the third warehouse are "2" and "6", respectively, before compression. By halving these quantities, they are changed to "1" and "3", respectively, after compression, as shown in the cargo loading information DT103c for provisional selection shown in Figure 25C. Therefore, the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" for the first warehouse and the third warehouse are "4" and "7", which are the quantities obtained by subtracting the "quantity of placed cargo" of "1" and "3", respectively, from the upper limit.

The associating unit 122 determines that the cargo can be placed in the cargo loading information for provisional selection if there is a warehouse in which the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" is equal to or greater than the constituent quantity of cargo associated with the practice option. In this case, the associating unit 122 determines whether the cargo can be placed in the first warehouse, the second warehouse, and the third warehouse in this order, as a predetermined procedure.
For example, in the case of the cargo loading information DT103c for provisional selection shown in Figure 25C, if the cargo component quantity associated with the practice option is "3", the association unit 122 first determines whether the first warehouse is available for placement, and determines that the cargo can be placed in the first warehouse because the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" in the first warehouse is "4".
25C , and the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the practice option is "6," the associating unit 122 first determines the first warehouse as the target of judgment, and determines that the cargo cannot be placed in the first warehouse if the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" in the first warehouse is "4," then determines that the cargo cannot be placed in the second warehouse if the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" in the second warehouse is "5," and then determines that the cargo can be placed in the third warehouse as the "quantity of cargo that can be placed" in the third warehouse is "7." Note that if the cargo is not compressed and remains in the cargo loading information DT103b shown in FIG. 25B , it is determined that the cargo cannot be placed in any of the first to third warehouses.

In this way, if both the conditions for special tag practice and the conditions for the shipping bonus are met and the cargo can be placed by compressing the cargo that has already been placed, it is determined that a larger quantity of cargo can be placed than if at least neither condition is met.
If the cargo can be compressed and placed, the process proceeds to S250, and if it cannot be placed in any warehouse, the process proceeds to S258.

In S250, the game control unit 120 displays the provisionally selected option, the loading status of the cargo when provisionally placed in the warehouse, the teammates associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option, the attributes and preferred practice of the teammates, and the experience points to be awarded when the user confirms the practice of the provisionally selected option. This process is the same as S224.
However, in S250, the game control unit 120 displays to the user in a manner that indicates that the provisionally selected practice option satisfies both the conditions for the special tag practice and the conditions for the shipping bonus, thereby satisfying the conditions for the shipping tag. Similarly to S232, the game control unit 120 separately displays the experience points to be awarded, including regular experience points and the shipping tag bonus as additional points. The bonus awarding unit 123 determines the experience points and shipping tag bonus to be awarded based on the bonus awarding TBL stored in the bonus awarding data DT7. Similarly to S232, the bonus awarding unit 123 determines the shipping tag bonus based on the level and number of favorite practices of teammates determined to match the attributes of the cargo associated with the provisionally selected practice, the main character's motivation parameter, and the like. The game control unit 120 displays the shipping bonus, for example, in the display area A1109 of the practice screen G1200 shown in FIG. 12 . Also, similar to S240, the game control unit 120 displays the experience points to be awarded in a state where the additional points for the special tag training are added to the normal experience points.

In addition, when displaying the loading status of cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option when it is temporarily placed in the warehouse, the game control unit 120 displays the compressed cargo in a darker shade so that it is clear that the size of the cargo already placed will be compressed by half. The game control unit 120 displays based on cargo display information for provisional placement that was generated based on cargo display information stored in the game situation data DT6.

The association unit 122 generates cargo display information for provisional placement that associates the constituent quantity and attributes of the cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option with the warehouse that was determined to be available for placement in S248, and stores this information in the game status data DT6.
For example, consider the case of the cargo display information DT104b in FIG. 26B where the identification information has been deleted. In the cargo display information DT104b shown in FIG. 26B, if the cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option has a component quantity of "3" and an attribute of "yen," it is determined in S248 that the cargo can be placed in the first warehouse by compressing the cargo already placed in the first warehouse, which has a component quantity of "2" and an attribute of "yen." Therefore, the associating unit 122 generates cargo display information for provisional selection in which the attribute "yen" is associated with the first warehouse. In this case, the associating unit 122 divides the cell with identification No. 1 in the first warehouse into two, assigns the quantity of the cargo already placed to one of the two divided cells, and reassociates the cargo already placed in the two divided cells.

Figure 26C shows an example of cargo display information DT104c for provisional selection. The cargo display information DT104c for provisional placement reassociates the cargo that has already been placed with both of the cells obtained by dividing the first warehouse's identification number 1 in half. In this way, by associating cargo with both of the cells obtained by dividing the first warehouse's identification number 1 in half, it is shown that the cargo's size has been compressed to half while its constituent quantity remains at "2." Note that the attribute "circle" associated with both of the cells obtained by dividing identification number 1 in half is assigned compression identification information to identify the compression. Furthermore, the attribute "circle" of the cargo with a constituent quantity of "3" associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option is assigned to the first warehouse's identification numbers 2 to 4. Here, selection identification information is assigned, with the attribute "circle" indicated by a dashed line, to identify the provisionally selected option.

The game control unit 120 displays the loading status of the cargo when temporarily placed based on the cargo display information for temporary placement stored in the game situation data DT6. The game control unit 120 displays cargo objects overlapping at the position of the warehouse identification number corresponding to the identification number in the cargo display information for temporary placement, and displays marks corresponding to the attributes associated with each identification number. At this time, the game control unit 120 displays the compressed cargo so that it can be recognized if compression identification information has been added, and displays the cargo so that it can be recognized as the cargo associated with the temporarily selected option if selection identification information has been added.

FIG. 9C is a diagram showing an example of a loading state displayed in the display area A806 shown in FIG. 11. Here, the loading state is displayed based on the cargo display information DT104c for provisional placement shown in FIG. 26C. In the loading state shown in FIG. 9C, a compressed cargo P905 is placed at a position corresponding to identification No. 1 in the first warehouse P901, and the image of the cargo P905 is displayed with a darker color to enable recognition that it is a compressed cargo. Furthermore, a cargo P906 associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option is placed at a position corresponding to identification Nos. 2 to 4 in the first warehouse P901, and is displayed with a flashing color to enable recognition that it is a provisionally selected cargo. Furthermore, an uncompressed cargo P907 is placed at a position corresponding to identification Nos. 1 to 6 in the third warehouse P903.
Therefore, the user can check in advance how the cargo that has already been placed will be compressed and how the cargo associated with the provisionally selected option will be arranged when placed in the warehouse before finalizing it.

In S252, the selection unit 121 determines whether the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed. This process is the same as that of S206. If the practice has been confirmed, the process proceeds to S228, and if the practice has not been confirmed, the process returns to S200.
In S254, the associating unit 122 places the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option in an available warehouse and associates it. Specifically, the associating unit 122 updates the cargo display information by replacing the cargo display information stored in the game situation data DT6 with the cargo display information for temporary placement generated in S250. At this time, the associating unit 122 deletes the selection identification information added to the cargo display information for temporary placement.

The association unit 122 also updates the cargo loading information stored in the game situation data DT6. Specifically, the association unit 122 updates the "quantity of cargo placed" and "quantity of cargo available for placement" of the warehouse where the confirmed cargo is placed in the cargo loading information for provisional selection, based on the component quantity of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option. For example, if the cargo loading information DT103b for provisional selection shown in FIG. 25B is displayed before confirmation and a practice option associated with a cargo whose component quantity is "3" is confirmed, the association unit 122 changes the component quantity of the cargo already placed in the first warehouse from "2" to half, or "1," and then adds the component quantity "3" of the cargo associated with the practice of the confirmed option, thereby changing the "quantity of cargo placed" from "2" to "4" and changing the "quantity of cargo available for placement" from "3" to "1," as shown in the cargo loading information DT103d shown in FIG. 25D.

The accumulation unit 124 also updates the bonus granting information stored in the game situation data DT6. The accumulation unit 124 adds the component quantity of the cargo associated with the confirmed practice option to the number of warehouses with the corresponding attribute associated with the cargo. For example, if the bonus granting information DT105b shown in FIG. 27B is used before confirmation and the practice option associated with a cargo with a component quantity of "3" and the attribute "yen" is confirmed, the accumulation unit 124 adds the component quantity "3" of the cargo associated with the confirmed practice option from "2" to "5" by adding the quantity "2" of the attribute "yen" of the cargo already placed in the first warehouse to the bonus granting information DT105c shown in FIG. 27C, changing the total number from "2" to "5" and adding "3" to the total number to update it to "11." In other words, the accumulation unit 124 adds the component quantity of the cargo already placed in the first warehouse without halving it. In this way, by updating the bonus granting information, the amount of cargo, specifically the attribute of the cargo, is accumulated as a bonus element.

In S256, the benefit granting unit 123 updates the experience point grant information stored in the game situation data DT6 by adding the experience points determined in S250, and then proceeds to S264, which will be described later.
Here, the bonus granting unit 123 adds additional points greater than the shipping bonus as additional points to the experience point granting information in addition to the experience points for the special tag practice. Therefore, when the conditions for the shipping bonus and the conditions for the special tag practice are met, more experience points are granted than when at least one of the conditions for the shipping bonus and the conditions for the special tag practice is not met.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the cargo associated with the practice of the provisionally selected option cannot be placed in the warehouse even if the cargo is compressed in S248, the process proceeds to S258.
In S258, the game control unit 120 displays the provisionally selected option, the teammate associated with the practice of the option, the attributes and favorite practice of the teammate, and the experience points that will be awarded if the user confirms the practice of the provisionally selected option. This process is similar to S204.
However, in S258, the game control unit 120 displays to the user in a manner that enables the user to easily recognize that the practice of the provisionally selected option satisfies the conditions for the special tag practice. Furthermore, the game control unit 120 displays the experience points to be awarded, which are the normal experience points plus the additional points for the special tag practice. The bonus awarding unit 123 determines the normal experience points and the additional points for the special tag practice based on the bonus awarding TBL stored in the bonus awarding data DT7. The game control unit 120 displays the experience points obtained by adding the normal experience points and the additional points for the special tag practice determined by the bonus awarding unit 123.
Furthermore, in S258, even if the practice of the provisionally selected option is confirmed, the game control unit 120 displays a message that the cargo cannot be placed in any of Warehouses 1 to 3. Specifically, the game control unit 120 displays a message such as "Over," changes the color of the warehouse to a color different from that of a warehouse where placement is possible, or changes the color of the option to a color different from that of a warehouse where placement is possible.

In S260, the selection unit 121 determines whether the practice of the provisionally selected option has been confirmed. This process is the same as that of S206. If the practice has been confirmed, the process proceeds to S262, and if the practice has not been confirmed, the process returns to S200.
In S262, the benefit granting unit 123 updates the experience point grant information stored in the game situation data DT6 by adding the experience points determined in S258, and then proceeds to S264, which will be described later.
Here, the benefit providing unit 123 adds the additional points for the special tag training to the experience point providing information in addition to the normal experience points. Therefore, when the special tag training is satisfied, more experience points are provided than when the special tag training is not satisfied.

In S264, the game control unit 120 determines whether bell information is associated with the practice of the confirmed option. Specifically, the game control unit 120 determines whether bell information is associated with the practice of the confirmed option based on the practice/bell-related information stored in association data DT5. If bell information is associated, the process proceeds to S266; if bell information is not associated, the process returns to S138 in the flowchart of FIG. 19B.

In S266, the game control unit 120 determines whether the bell addition number is a predetermined number. Specifically, the game control unit 120 determines whether the bell addition number is a predetermined number, "3" in this case, based on the bell addition number stored in the game situation data DT6. If the bell addition number is the predetermined number, the process returns to S138 in the flowchart of FIG. 19B , and if the bell addition number is not the predetermined number, the process proceeds to S268.
In S268, the game control unit 120 adds "1" to the bell addition count. Specifically, the game control unit 120 adds "1" to the bell addition count stored in the game situation data DT6 to update it. The bell addition count is incremented up to the predetermined number "3" described above. Thereafter, the process returns to S138 in the flowchart of FIG. 19B.

In S140, the game control unit 120 determines whether or not to trigger an afternoon event based on information about the event of the event character set in the event deck, which is included in the event character data DT1 and game situation data DT6, and information about the scenario event that is predetermined and specific to that scenario. In this process, the game control unit 120 performs an event triggering lottery, just as with the morning event, and if the lottery is won, triggers an afternoon event. If the result of this determination is that an afternoon event will not be triggered, proceed to S146, and if an afternoon event will be triggered, proceed to S142. The conditions for triggering an afternoon event are the same as for a morning event.

In S142, the event that was won in the lottery occurs. Specifically, the game control unit 120 generates a screen corresponding to the story of that event and displays it on the display unit 106. At this time, as with the morning event, the game control unit 120 updates the main character data DT3 to grant experience points to the main character, restore stamina, increase the evaluation value of the event character that appears in that event toward the main character, and change the main character's "motivation." Note that at a specified turn in the fourth section, a baseball game (a qualifying or Koshien game) occurs as an afternoon event. In this case, the game control unit 120 updates information related to the outcome of the game as game situation data DT6.

On the other hand, if the "Depart" option P808 is selected in S124, the process proceeds to S144.
In S144, the game control unit 120 executes processing related to departure. Here, the processing related to departure will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
First, in S300, the game control unit 120 displays a departure screen G1300, such as that shown in FIG. 13, on the display unit 106. The game control unit 120 displays bell objects in a display area A1304 near the "Depart" option P1302, with the number of bell objects being based on the bell count included in the game situation data DT6. Note that the selection unit 121 prevents the "Depart" option P1302 from being selected if the bell count is not three, specifically if the departure ready flag stored in the game situation data DT6 is not on, and allows the "Depart" option P1302 to be selected if the bell count is three, specifically if the departure ready flag stored in the game situation data DT6 is on.

The game control unit 120 also displays departure information in display area A1305 on the departure screen G1300, and information on the joint training character associated with the departure origin (current location) in display area A1306. Here, the departure information displays the name of the departure origin (current location) and the name of the departure destination of the provisionally selected option in display area A1307, the current loading status in display area A1308, loading information by attribute in display area A1309, and the selling price level for each cargo attribute according to the departure destination of the provisionally selected option in display area A1310. The game control unit 120 displays the name of the departure origin (current location) based on the information on the current location stored in game status data DT6. When proceeding to S300 from the flowchart of FIG. 19B, the game control unit 120 displays the name of the departure destination associated with option P1401 from the departure destination-related information stored in game status data DT6. The game control unit 120 also displays the current loading status based on the cargo display information stored in the game status data DT6. The game control unit 120 also displays attribute-specific loading information based on the bonus grant information stored in the game status data DT6. The game control unit 120 also displays the selling price level for each cargo attribute according to the departure destination based on the selling price TBL101 stored in the association data DT5. When displaying information about a joint training character, the game control unit 120 also displays the joint training character's attributes, favorite training, and progress.

In S302, the selection unit 121 determines whether any of the options P1301 to P1303 on the departure screen G1300 has been selected by user operation. If the result of this determination is that the "Back" option P1303 has been selected, the process returns to S122 in the flowchart of FIG. 19B. If the "Change Destination" option P1301 has been selected, the process proceeds to S304; if the "Depart" option P1302 has been selected, the process proceeds to S312.

In S304, the game control unit 120 displays a departure destination map screen G1400A, such as that shown in FIG. 14A, on the display unit 106. Specifically, the game control unit 120 associates a departure destination with each of the options P1401 to P1412 based on the departure destination-related information stored in the game status data DT6. On the departure destination map screen G1400A shown in FIG. 14A, the game control unit 120 displays first departure destinations "B" to "E" in options P1401 to P1404, respectively, and second departure destinations "F" to "M" in options P1405 to P1412, respectively. The current location is departure origin "A." The game control unit 120 also displays options P1401 to P1404 in a circular display area A1420 centered on the current location, and displays options P1405 to P1412 in an annular display area A1421 centered on the current location. The game control unit 120 also displays options P1401 to P1404 in display area A1420 in order from the top to the bottom, in a clockwise direction, and displays options P1405 to P1412 in display area A1421 in order from the top to the bottom, in a clockwise direction.

The game control unit 120 displays a display item indicating a second destination that can be tentatively selected and confirmed after the provisionally selected first destination is confirmed, based on the option-related information stored in the association data DT5. On the destination map screen G1400A shown in FIG. 14A, the game control unit 120 displays arrows P1422a-1422c pointing from the provisionally selected destination "B" of option P1401 to the destination "M" of option P1412, the destination "F" of option P1405, and the destination "G" of option P1406, respectively. Furthermore, when the departure destination "C" of option P1402 is provisionally selected, the game control unit 120 displays arrows P1422a to 1422c from the provisionally selected departure destination "C" of option P1402 toward the departure destination "G" of option P1406, the departure destination "H" of option P1407, and the departure destination "I" of option P1408. Furthermore, when the departure destination "D" of option P1403 is provisionally selected, the game control unit 120 displays arrows P1422a to 1422c from the provisionally selected departure destination "D" of option P1403 toward the departure destination "I" of option P1408, the departure destination "J" of option P1409, and the departure destination "K" of option P1410, respectively. Furthermore, when destination "E" of option P1404 is provisionally selected, the game control unit 120 displays arrows P1422a-1422c pointing from the provisionally selected destination "E" of option P1404 to destination "K" of option P1410, destination "L" of option P1411, and destination "M" of option P1412, respectively.

However, if any of the first departure destinations is no longer available for departure, the game control unit 120 will display this fact. Specifically, the game control unit 120 identifies the departure destination based on the no-departure information stored in the game status data DT6 and displays that departure is not available. Therefore, for example, if there is a display indicating that the tentative selection of first departure destination "B" cannot be confirmed, the user can recognize that departure to destination "B" is not available, even though it is the next destination forward.

Furthermore, the game control unit 120 displays, on the destination map screen G1400A, attribute-specific loading information in display area A1430, selling price levels for each cargo attribute corresponding to the provisionally selected destination in display area A1431, information on the joint training character associated with the provisionally selected destination in display area A1432, and attributes of cargo associated with training at the provisionally selected destination in display area A1433. The game control unit 120 displays the attribute-specific loading information based on the bonus grant information stored in the game situation data DT6. The game control unit 120 also displays selling price levels for each cargo attribute corresponding to the destination based on the selling price TBL101 stored in the association data DT5. The game control unit 120 also displays attributes of cargo associated with training at the destination based on the training TBL100 stored in the association data DT5. When displaying information on the joint training character, the game control unit 120 also displays the attributes, favorite training, and progress of the joint training character.
In addition, the game control unit 120 displays a "Decide destination" option P1440 and a "Return" option P1441 on the departure destination map screen G1400A.

In S306, the selection unit 121 determines whether or not a departure destination from among the options P1401 to P1412 on the departure screen G1300 has been provisionally selected by a user operation. Here, provisional selection refers to a provisional selection made by the user before finalizing the departure destination of the option. The selection unit 121 determines that an option has been provisionally selected when one of the options P1401 to P1412 is touched. At this time, not only are the options P1401 to P1404 for the first departure destination provisionally selectable, but also the options P1405 to P1412 for the second departure destination that cannot currently be set sail from can be provisionally selected. Furthermore, options for which the provisional selection cannot be finalized can also be provisionally selected.
If provisionally selected, the process returns to S304, and if not provisionally selected, the process proceeds to S308.

When returning to S304, the game control unit 120 changes and displays the destination map screen according to the provisionally selected destination. Specifically, the game control unit 120 changes and displays the selling price level for each cargo attribute according to the provisionally selected destination, information about the joint training character associated with the provisionally selected destination, and the attributes of the cargo associated with training at the provisionally selected destination.

In S308, the selection unit 121 determines whether the "Decide Destination" option P1440 has been selected from the departure screen G1300 by user operation. If the "Decide Destination" option P1440 has been selected, the process returns to S300; if not, the process proceeds to S310. Note that if the provisionally selected option is one of the second departure destinations from options P1405 to P1412, or if it is a destination that cannot be departed from even though it is one of the first departure destinations from options P1401 to P1404, the selection unit 121 prevents the "Decide Destination" option P1440 from being selected.

If the process returns to S300 and the provisionally selected destination has changed since the previous time, the game control unit 120 will change and display the name of the provisionally selected destination and the selling price levels for each cargo attribute according to the provisionally selected destination.

In S310, the selection unit 121 determines whether the "Back" option P1441 was selected from the departure screen G1300 by a user operation. If the "Back" option P1441 was selected, the process returns to S300; if not, the process returns to S308.

On the other hand, if the "Depart" option P1302 is selected in S302, the process proceeds to S312.
In S312, the game control unit 120 confirms the provisionally selected departure destination and performs departure processing. Specifically, the game control unit 120 changes the current location information stored in the game situation data DT6 to the confirmed departure destination information. The game control unit 120 also turns off the departure possible flag stored in the game situation data DT6. If the forced departure flag stored in the game situation data DT6 is on, the game control unit 120 also turns off the forced departure flag. If departure impossible information is stored in the game situation data DT6, the game control unit 120 deletes the departure impossible information. The game control unit 120 also increments the number of departures stored in the game situation data DT6 by 1. At this time, the game control unit 120 stores the number of sections and the number of turns at the time of departure in the game situation data DT6.

In S314, the bonus granting unit 123 grants a bonus according to the cargo placed in the warehouse. Furthermore, the bonus granting unit 123 grants a bonus of higher value the greater the quantity of cargo placed in the warehouse. Here, a higher value bonus means that, for the same type of bonus, the bonus is greater when the quantity of cargo is large than when it is small. Furthermore, for different types of bonuses, the bonus is more effective for training in the training part when the quantity of cargo is large than when it is small. Furthermore, for different types of bonuses, the bonus granted is, for example, a bonus such as a game item that allows a player to advance in a match more advantageously in the battle part when the quantity of cargo is large than when it is small. Furthermore, the bonus granting unit 123 grants a bonus according to the attributes in addition to the constituent quantity of the cargo associated with the warehouse.

Specifically, the bonus awarding unit 123 awards a bonus based on the bonus awarding information stored in the game situation data DT6.
First, the bonus granting unit 123 tallies the total number of cargoes for each attribute from the bonus granting information and grants a bonus according to the total number of cargoes for each attribute. Specifically, for the attribute of the largest cargo among the total number of cargoes for each attribute, the bonus granting unit 123 increases the level of the practice corresponding to the attribute based on the attribute TBL110 stored in the association data DT5. For example, if the main character is a fielder, if the attribute of the largest cargo among the total number of cargoes for each attribute is "star," the level of the practice "muscle strength" will be increased; if the attribute is "diamond," the level of the practice "batting" will be increased; if the attribute is "circle," the level of the practice "base running" will be increased; if the attribute is "heart," the level of the practice "shoulder strength" will be increased; and if the attribute is "triangle," the level of the practice "defense" will be increased. Also, if the main character is a pitcher, if the attribute of the largest cargo among the total number of cargoes for each attribute is "star," the level of the training "pitch speed" will be increased; if the attribute is "diamond," the level of the training "control" will be increased; if the attribute is "circle," the level of the training "curveball" will be increased; if the attribute is "heart," the level of the training "stamina" will be increased; and if the attribute is "triangle," the level of the training "defense" will be increased.
The benefit granting unit 123 does not directly grant experience points according to the attribute of the cargo with the largest total number of cargoes for each attribute, but increases the level of the type of practice so that more experience points are granted.

Furthermore, the bonus granting unit 123 grants more experience points to the second to fifth largest cargo attributes among the total number of cargoes for each attribute, as the total number increases. Specifically, for the second to fifth largest cargo attributes among the total number of cargoes for each attribute, the bonus granting unit 123 grants experience points for the experience point types associated with the attributes based on the attribute TBL110 stored in the association data DT5. For example, assuming that the main character is a fielder, if the attribute of the second largest cargo among the total number of cargoes for each attribute is "star," experience points are granted for the experience point type "strength," if the attribute is "diamond," experience points are granted for the experience point type "skill," if the attribute is "circle," experience points are granted for the experience point type "agility," if the attribute is "heart," experience points are granted for the experience point type "spirit," and if the attribute is "triangle," experience points are granted for all types. For example, if the main character is a pitcher, if the attribute of the second largest cargo among the total number of cargoes for each attribute is "star," experience points will be awarded to the experience point type "strength," if the attribute is "diamond," experience points will be awarded to the experience point type "technique," if the attribute is "circle," experience points will be awarded to the experience point type "curveball," if the attribute is "heart," experience points will be awarded to the experience point type "spirit," and if the attribute is "triangle," experience points will be awarded to all types.
The bonus granting unit 123 directly grants experience points according to the attributes of the cargoes having the second or subsequent largest total number of cargoes for each attribute.

27D is a diagram showing an example of the privilege granting information DT 105d. The privilege granting information DT 105d shown in Fig. 27D is obtained by adding the quantity "4" of the attribute "triangle" to the privilege granting information DT 105c shown in Fig. 26C.
The game control unit 120 displays the bonus to be awarded in the display area A1504, as in the bonus award screen G1500 shown in FIG. 15, based on the bonus award information DT105c shown in FIG. 26C. In the bonus award information DT105c shown in FIG. 26C, the total number of cargoes with the attribute "star" is "6," which is the largest attribute of cargo, so the level of the training "muscle strength" associated with the attribute "star" is incremented by one. Also, in the bonus award information DT105c shown in FIG. 26C, the total number of cargoes with the attribute "circle" is "5," which is the second largest attribute of cargo, so experience points are awarded to the experience point type "agility" associated with the attribute "circle." Also, the total number of cargoes with the attribute "triangle" is "4," which is the third largest attribute of cargo, so experience points are awarded to the "total experience points" associated with the attribute "triangle."

In this way, the type of benefit corresponding to the attribute of the cargo with the largest total number of cargoes for each attribute is different from the type of benefit corresponding to the attributes of the cargoes with the second largest total number or greater. In particular, if a user wants to obtain a benefit corresponding to the attribute of the cargo with the second largest total number or greater, the user does not place only cargoes with the same attribute, but rather selects cargoes so that the cargoes with the attributes corresponding to the desired benefit are placed second or greater. Note that the same type of benefit may be awarded regardless of the order of the total number. In this case, the greater the total number, the more benefits may be awarded, or more benefits may be awarded for attributes of cargoes with the second largest total number or greater than for attributes of cargoes with the largest total number.

Second, the bonus granting unit 123 grants additional bonuses based on the selling price level for each attribute of the cargo corresponding to the confirmed departure destination. Specifically, if there is cargo with an attribute associated with a selling price level of "Level 1" or "Level 2" based on the selling price TBL101 stored in the association data DT5, the bonus granting unit 123 grants additional experience points according to the total number of cargoes with that attribute. For example, if the main character is a fielder, if the attribute associated with the selling price level of "Level 1" or "Level 2" is "star," the bonus granting unit 123 grants additional experience points to the experience point type "strength," if the attribute is "diamond," the bonus granting unit 123 grants additional experience points to the experience point type "skill," if the attribute is "circle," the bonus granting unit 123 grants additional experience points to the experience point type "agility," if the attribute is "heart," the bonus granting unit 123 grants additional experience points to the experience point type "spirit," and if the attribute is "triangle," the bonus granting unit 123 grants additional experience points to all types. For example, if the main character is a pitcher, if the attribute associated with selling price level "Level 1" or "Level 2" is "star," experience points are awarded in addition to the experience point type "strength," if the attribute is "diamond," experience points are awarded in addition to the experience point type "technique," if the attribute is "circle," experience points are awarded in addition to the experience point type "curveball," if the attribute is "heart," experience points are awarded in addition to the experience point type "spirit," and if the attribute is "triangle," experience points are awarded in addition to all types. In this case, if the total number of cargoes for each attribute is the same, more experience points are awarded for the attribute associated with selling price level "Level 2" than for the attribute associated with selling price level "Level 1."
The game control unit 120 displays the additionally awarded bonus in the display area A1505, for example, as in the bonus award screen G1500 shown in FIG.

In this way, additional benefits are granted based on the selling price level for each cargo attribute according to the destination, so when a user selects a destination, they select a destination for which additional benefits will be granted based on the current benefit grant information. Furthermore, if a user has a desired destination, they refer to the selling price level for each cargo attribute according to the desired destination and select cargo with selling price levels of "Level 1" or "Level 2" to place in the warehouse.

Third, the bonus granting unit 123 grants an additional bonus when the cargo is placed at a predetermined ratio or more relative to the warehouse's upper limit. Specifically, the bonus granting unit 123 acquires information on the total number of cargoes from the bonus granting information, divides the acquired total number of cargoes by the maximum number of cargoes that can be placed, which is the sum of the upper limits of the first to third warehouses, and multiplies the result by 100 to calculate the ratio of cargoes to the warehouse's upper limit. The bonus granting unit 123 determines whether the calculated ratio is equal to or greater than a predetermined ratio, in this case, 120% or greater. If the calculated ratio is equal to or greater than the predetermined ratio, the bonus granting unit 123 grants a special ability tip. Note that, as described above, when the shipping tag conditions are met, the component quantity of cargoes already placed in the warehouse is halved. However, the bonus granting information adds the component quantity of cargoes placed in the warehouse without halving it. Therefore, the total number of cargoes exceeds the maximum number of cargoes that can be placed, and the component quantity of cargoes can be increased to 100% or greater.
In this way, if the amount of cargo placed in the warehouse is greater than a predetermined percentage of the warehouse's upper limit, an additional benefit is given, encouraging the user to place more cargo in the warehouse.

Fourth, the bonus granting unit 123 grants an additional bonus according to the progress level of the joint training character associated with the departure point. Specifically, the bonus granting unit 123 grants an additional bonus when the progress level of the joint training character stored in the main character data DT3 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, in this case, progress level 1 or greater. The bonus granting unit 123 grants additional experience points according to the attributes associated with the joint training character whose evaluation value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. For example, if the attribute associated with the joint training character is "star," experience points are granted in addition to the experience point type "strength." If the attribute is "diamond," experience points are granted in addition to the experience point type "skill." If the attribute is "circle," experience points are granted in addition to the experience point type "curveball." If the attribute is "heart," experience points are granted in addition to the experience point type "spirit." If the attribute is "triangle," experience points are granted in addition to all types. Furthermore, the bonus granting unit 123 grants a larger bonus when the progress level is 2 than when the progress level is 1.
In this way, additional benefits are awarded according to the progress of the joint training character, so that the user will select cargo that has a joint training character associated with it as a training option as much as possible.

Fifth, the bonus granting unit 123 grants an additional bonus when a specific character is set in the event deck and cargo with a predetermined number of attributes is placed in the warehouse. Specifically, the bonus granting unit 123 determines whether a specific character is included in the characters stored in the event deck data DT2 and whether the cargo has a predetermined number of attributes or more, three or more in this case, based on the bonus granting information. If the conditions are met, the bonus granting unit 123 grants additional experience points according to the total number of attributes with the smallest total number (excluding 0). For example, if the main character is a fielder, if the attribute with the smallest total number is "star," the bonus points are granted in addition to the experience point type "strength," if the attribute is "diamond," the bonus points are granted in addition to the experience point type "skill," if the attribute is "circle," the bonus points are granted in addition to the experience point type "curveball," if the attribute is "heart," the bonus points are granted in addition to the experience point type "spirit," and if the attribute is "triangle," the bonus points are granted in addition to all types. For example, if the main character is a pitcher, if the attribute with the smallest total number is "star," experience points are awarded to the experience point type "strength," if the attribute is "diamond," experience points are awarded to the experience point type "technique," if the attribute is "circle," experience points are awarded to the experience point type "curveball," if the attribute is "heart," experience points are awarded to the experience point type "spirit," and if the attribute is "triangle," experience points are awarded to all types.
In this way, when cargo with a predetermined number of types or more of attributes is placed in a warehouse, an additional benefit is given, allowing the user to select cargo so that cargo with multiple types of attributes can be placed in the warehouse.

Sixth, the bonus granting unit 123 grants an additional bonus according to the number of departures. Specifically, the bonus granting unit 123 determines whether the number of departures stored in the game status data DT6 is a predetermined number, seven in this case. If the number of departures is the predetermined number, the bonus granting unit 123 grants a special ability tip.
In this way, additional rewards are awarded depending on the number of times a sail is made, and the user selects exercises associated with bells so that they can sail as often as possible.

In S316, the setting unit 127 updates and sets the departure destination-related information stored in the game situation data DT6 in preparation for the next time the departure destination map screen is displayed on the display unit 106. At this time, the setting unit 127 updates and sets the departure destination-related information based on at least one of the departure destinations of options P1401 to P1404 before the departure destination is confirmed.

First, the setting unit 127 associates the departure destination based on the confirmed departure destination with the options P1401 to P1403 to be updated among the departure destination-related information. Specifically, the setting unit 127 refers to the option-related information stored in the association data DT5 and associates the departure destination of the option associated with the option P1401 corresponding to the confirmed departure destination with the options P1401 to P1403 to be updated.
For example, when the departure destination of option P1401 is confirmed, the setting unit 127 associates the departure destinations that were associated with options P1412, P1405, and P1406 before the departure destination was confirmed with the updated options P1401, P1402, and P1403, respectively. Furthermore, when the departure destination of option P1402 is confirmed, the setting unit 127 associates the departure destinations that were associated with options P1406, P1407, and P1408 before the departure destination was confirmed with the updated options P1401, P1402, and P1403, respectively. Furthermore, when the departure destination of option P1403 is confirmed, the setting unit 127 associates the departure destinations that were associated with options P1408, P1409, and P1410 before the departure destination was confirmed with the updated options P1401, P1402, and P1403, respectively. In addition, when the departure destination of option P1404 is confirmed, the setting unit 127 associates the departure destinations that were associated with options P1410, P1411, and P1412 before the departure destination was confirmed with the updated options P1401, P1402, and P1403, respectively.

Next, the setting unit 127 associates an option based on all of the options P1401 to P1404 before the departure destination was determined with the option P1404 to be updated. Specifically, the setting unit 127 associates with the option P1404 to be updated a departure destination determined by lottery from among the departure destinations that were not associated with any of the options P1401 to P1404 and the options P1405 to P1412 before the departure destination was determined.
As a result, the updated options P1401 to P1404 are associated with a departure destination that is different from any of the departure destinations associated with the options P1401 to P1404 before the departure destination was confirmed. Note that the setting unit 127 may associate the updated options P1401 to P1404 with at least one of the departure destinations that was not associated with any of the options P1401 to P1404 before the departure destination was confirmed.

At this time, the setting unit 127 does not associate the departure origin before the departure destination is confirmed with option P1404 to be updated among the departure destination related information. As a result, since the departure origin before the departure destination is confirmed is not associated with any of options P1401 to P1404, departure from the confirmed departure destination to the departure origin is not possible, and immediate return to the departure origin is restricted.
Furthermore, the setting unit 127 newly associates with the updated options P1405 to P1412 a departure destination determined by lottery from among the departure destinations that were not associated with any of the options P1401 to P1404 and the options P1405 to P1412 before the departure destination was determined, after all of the departure destinations. Furthermore, the setting unit 127 does not associate with the updated options P1405 to P1412 a departure origin before the departure destination was determined.

Fig. 24B is a diagram showing an example of the departure destination related information DT102b. The departure destination related information DT102b shown in Fig. 24B is updated and set by the setting unit 127 when the departure destination in the departure destination related information DT102a shown in Fig. 24A is confirmed to be destination "B" in option P1401.
As shown in FIG. 24B , options P1401 to P1403 are associated with the departure destinations "M,""F," and "G," which were associated with options P1412, P1405, and P1406, respectively, before the departure destinations were confirmed. Also, option P1404 is associated with a departure destination "X," which is different from any of the departure destinations associated with options P1401 to P1412, respectively, before the departure destinations were confirmed. Also, options P1405 to P1412 are associated with new departure destinations "O" to "V," which are different from any of the departure destinations associated with options P1401 to P1412, respectively, before the departure destinations were confirmed. Furthermore, none of options P1401 to P1412 includes the departure destination "A," which was the departure origin immediately before the departure destination was confirmed.

Note that if the process proceeds to S304 again after the processing of S316 (if the departure destination map screen is to be displayed with the confirmed departure destination), the game control unit 120 displays the departure destination map screen based on the departure destination related information DT102b shown in Fig. 24B. In this case, as shown in Fig. 16, the departure destination map screen G1600 is displayed in which the departure destinations "M,""F,""G," and "X" are associated with the options P1401 to P1404, respectively, and the departure destinations "O" to "V" are associated with the options P1405 to P1412, respectively.
Furthermore, if the process proceeds to S316 again (if the departure destination is confirmed as one of the departure destinations "M,""F,""G," or "X" from the options P1401 to P1404 shown in Figure 16), the setting unit 127 updates and sets the departure destination related information DT102b shown in Figure 24B stored in the game status data DT6.

24C is a diagram showing an example of the departure destination related information DT102c. The departure destination related information DT102c shown in Fig. 24C is updated and set by the setting unit 127 when the departure destination in the departure destination related information DT102b shown in Fig. 24B is confirmed to be the departure destination "M" in option P1401.
As shown in Figure 24C, options P1401 to P1403 are associated with the departure destinations "V,""O," and "P," which were associated with options P1412, P1405, and P1406, respectively, before the departure destinations were confirmed. Also, option P1404 is associated with the departure destination "Y," which is different from any of the departure destinations associated with options P1401 to P1412 in the departure destination related information DT102b of Figure 24B, before the departure destinations were confirmed. Also, options P1405 to P1412 are associated with the departure destinations "AA" to "AH," which are different from any of the departure destinations associated with options P1401 to P1412 in the departure destination related information DT102b of Figure 24B, before the departure destinations were confirmed. However, the setting unit 127 associates the departure destination "A," which is the previous departure origin before the departure destination is confirmed, with either the departure destination of option P1404 or one of the departure destinations of options P1405 to P1412, according to a lottery. Therefore, the user may be able to return to the same departure destination again. However, none of the options P1401 to P1412 includes the departure destination "B," which was confirmed as the departure origin one before the departure destination was confirmed.

19B, and proceeds to the turn end process of S 166. On the other hand, after the event process of S 142, or if no afternoon event is generated in S 140, proceeds to S 146.
In S146, the game control unit 120 determines whether the following conditions are met: the number of remaining turns in the section is less than or equal to a predetermined number, the player has never set sail in the section, and the player has not obtained bell information in the current turn. The game control unit 120 can determine whether the number of remaining turns is less than or equal to a predetermined number, in this case, "4" or less, based on the current number of turns stored in the game status data DT6. The game control unit 120 can also determine whether the player has set sail in the section based on the number of sections at the time of set sail, which is stored in the game status data DT6. If the conditions are met, the process proceeds to S148; if the conditions are not met, the process proceeds to S154.

In S148, the game control unit 120 adds 1 to the bell addition number stored in the game situation data DT6. Therefore, if the condition of S146 is satisfied, the bell addition number is added by 1 even if bell information is not associated with the practice of the confirmed option.
In S150, the game control unit 120 determines whether the bell count is a predetermined number. Specifically, the game control unit 120 determines whether the bell count is "3" based on the bell count stored in the game situation data DT6. If the bell count has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to S152, and if the bell count has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to S166.

In S152, the game control unit 120 turns on the departure possible flag and the forced departure flag, and stores these in the game status data DT6. With the departure possible flag turned on, the "Departure" option P1302 can be selected in S300. On the other hand, with the forced departure flag turned on, the "Departure" option P808 and the "Capability improvement" option P410 can only be selected in S124.

The reduction processing unit 126 also reduces the number of departure destinations so that certain destinations among the first departure destinations cannot be departed. Specifically, the reduction processing unit 126 stores the departure destinations associated with options P1401, P1402, and P1403 in the departure destination-related information as non-destinations in the non-departure information. Note that if the non-departure information already includes destinations associated with options P1401, P1402, and P1403, it adds destinations associated with options that are not included. In this way, by storing non-destinations in the non-departure information, the user cannot depart from destinations included in the non-departure information. On the other hand, since the non-departure information does not include destinations associated with option P1404, the user can depart from at least destinations associated with option P1404. Furthermore, since the forced departure flag is turned on, the turn can only proceed by selecting the "Depart" option P808, so the user cannot proceed with the turn unless they provisionally select and confirm the departure destination associated with option P1404.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S146 that the condition is not met, the process proceeds to S154.
In S154, the game control unit 120 determines whether the bell count has reached a predetermined number in the current turn. Specifically, the game control unit 120 determines whether the bell count has reached "3" based on the bell count stored in the game situation data DT6. If the bell count has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to S156; if the bell count has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to S158.
In S156, the game control unit 120 turns on the departure ready flag and stores it in the game situation data DT6. Therefore, the departure ready flag is turned on when the practice of the option associated with the bell information is confirmed three times. In other words, when the departure ready flag is turned on, the "depart" option P1302 can be selected in S300.

In S158, the game control unit 120 determines whether the number of turns since the departure ready flag was turned on for the current turn is within a predetermined range. Specifically, the game control unit 120 determines whether the number of turns is within the range of "1" to "3" based on the number of turns since the departure ready flag was turned on, as stored in the game situation data DT6. If the number of turns is within the predetermined range, the process proceeds to S160; if it is not within the predetermined range, the process proceeds to S162. Note that if the process proceeds to S158 immediately after the departure ready flag was turned on in S156, the number of turns since the departure ready flag was turned on is "0", and therefore the number of turns is not within the range of "1" to "3". Similarly, if the number of turns since the departure ready flag was turned on is "4", the number of turns is not within the range of "1" to "3".

In S160, the reduction processing unit 126 reduces the number of departure destinations based on a predetermined rule. Specifically, the reduction processing unit 126 reduces the number of departure destinations based on the number of turns since the departure possible flag was turned on.
If the number of turns since the departure possible flag was turned on is "1," the reduction processing unit 126 stores the departure destination associated with option P1401 in the departure destination related information as a non-destination that cannot be sailed to in the departure impossible information. Also, if the number of turns since the departure possible flag was turned on is "2," the reduction processing unit 126 stores the departure destination associated with option P1402 in the departure destination related information as a non-destination that cannot be sailed to in the departure impossible information. Also, if the number of turns since the departure possible flag was turned on is "3," the reduction processing unit 126 stores the departure destination associated with option P1403 in the departure destination related information as a non-destination that cannot be sailed to in the departure impossible information.
In order to proceed from S158 to S160, at least the departure possible flag must be on. Therefore, the decrease processing unit 126 transitions from a state in which the departure destinations are not decreased to a state in which the departure destinations are decreased, triggered by the bell addition count reaching a predetermined number, "3" in this case, and the departure possible flag being turned on.

In this way, the reduction processing unit 126 reduces the destinations associated with the options one by one in the order of options P1401, P1402, and P1403 as the turn progresses, according to a predetermined rule. Therefore, as the turn progresses, the range of destinations that the user can tentatively select and confirm gradually narrows.
However, in S158 described above, if the number of turns since the departure possible flag was turned on is "4", the process does not proceed to S160, and therefore the departure destination associated with option P1404 in the departure destination related information is not prohibited from departure. In other words, the reduction processing unit 126 stops the process of reducing the departure destinations if the number of turns since the departure possible flag was turned on is "4". Therefore, the user can set sail at least to the departure destination associated with option P1404.

In S162, the game control unit 120 determines whether the number of turns since the departure ready flag was turned on has exceeded a predetermined range. Specifically, the game control unit 120 determines whether the number of turns has exceeded the range of "1" to "3" and is now "4", based on the number of turns since the departure ready flag was turned on, as stored in the game situation data DT6. If the number of turns has exceeded the predetermined range, proceed to S162; if it is not within the predetermined range, proceed to S166.

In S164, the game control unit 120 turns on the forced departure flag and stores it in the game status data DT6. By turning on the forced departure flag, in S124, the player is restricted to selecting only the "Depart" option P808 and the "Improve Ability" option P410. Note that by turning on the forced departure flag, the progression unit 125 can only progress the turn by selecting the "Depart" option P808, and therefore the user cannot progress the turn unless they provisionally select and confirm the departure destination associated with option P1404.

In S166, the progression unit 125 performs a turn end process. Specifically, the progression unit 125 updates the main character data DT3 so as to restore a certain amount of the main character's stamina, and updates the game situation data DT6 to transition to the next turn.
In S168, the progression unit 125 determines whether the current turn is the last turn of each section. If it is the last turn, the process proceeds to S170, and if it is not the last turn, the process returns to S110. Note that if the player loses the match and is eliminated midway through the fourth section, the fourth section is forcibly ended, and the current turn becomes the last turn. Note that if the player continues to win matches and progresses to the 15th turn of the fourth section, the current turn will also be the last turn.

In S170, the progression unit 125 determines whether the current section is the last section. If it is the last section, the process proceeds to S172. On the other hand, if it is not the last section, the progression unit 125 displays a screen on the display unit 106 indicating that the section has ended, updates the game situation data DT6 to move on to the next section, and returns to S108.

At S172, the game control unit 120 performs processing to end the development part. Specifically, the game control unit 120 first displays on the display unit 106 a setting screen G600 for improving the main character's basic abilities, as shown in FIG. 6. In other words, the game control unit 120 prompts the user to use up all remaining experience points they have to improve basic abilities and acquire special abilities. Then, when the user operates the game to use up the remaining experience points to improve basic abilities and special abilities, the game control unit 120 updates the main character data DT3 with the main character's abilities that are finally determined, and ends the development part of the scenario.

As described above, this embodiment provides a program for executing a game in which cargo is associated with a warehouse that has an upper limit for the number of cargoes that can be associated. The program includes a selection process that allows the user to select one of multiple options associated with cargoes that may have different constituent quantities; an association process that associates the cargo associated with the option selected by the user with the warehouse if the cargo can be associated with the warehouse based on the relationship between the warehouse's upper limit and the constituent quantity of the cargo already associated with the warehouse; and a bonus granting process that repeatedly executes the selection process and the association process and grants a bonus according to the cargo associated with the warehouse by the association process until a predetermined termination condition is met. Therefore, when the user selects an option, the game can be made more interesting by considering selecting an option with an associated cargo that does not exceed the warehouse's upper limit until the predetermined termination condition is met.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, in the reward granting process, the greater the constituent quantity of cargo associated with the warehouse through the association process until a predetermined termination condition is met, the more valuable the reward will be. Therefore, when the user selects an option, they can increase the interest by considering selecting an option associated with cargo that has as large a constituent quantity as possible within a range that does not exceed the warehouse's upper limit.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, there are multiple warehouses to which cargo can be associated, and in the association process, the cargo associated with the option selected by the user in the selection process is associated with one of the multiple warehouses. In this way, having multiple warehouses increases the number of patterns for associating cargo with warehouses, thereby further increasing interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the multiple warehouses include warehouses with different upper limits to which cargo can be associated. Therefore, when a user selects an option, they take into account the different upper limits of the warehouses and select an option with which cargo is associated, thereby further increasing interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, cargo is associated with one of several attributes, and in the reward granting process, rewards are granted according to the attributes and constituent quantities of the cargo associated with the warehouse by the association process until a predetermined termination condition is met. Therefore, by taking the attributes of the cargo into consideration when the user selects an option, it is possible to further increase interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the association process associates the cargo associated with the option selected by the user in the selection process with one of multiple warehouses based on a predetermined procedure. This eliminates the need for the user to select the warehouse to associate the cargo with, improving operability.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the association process involves a predetermined procedure in which it is determined whether the cargo associated with the option selected by the user in the selection process can be associated with multiple warehouses in a predetermined order, and the cargo is associated with the first warehouse determined to be associable. When the user selects an option, they can know in advance which warehouse to associate the cargo with, so by considering selecting an option associated with a cargo that is suitable for association with that warehouse, interest can be further enhanced.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, in the bonus granting process, if the cargo associated with a warehouse through the association process is associated with the warehouse's upper limit at a predetermined rate or more before a predetermined termination condition is met, an additional bonus is granted. When the user selects an option, the user can be made more interested by considering selecting an option with an associated cargo that is at a predetermined rate or more.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, in the association process, if the condition that the attributes of the cargo associated with the option selected by the user in the selection process match the attributes of the teammates associated with that option is met, a larger component quantity of cargo can be associated with the warehouse than if that condition is not met. When selecting an option, the user further takes teammates into consideration when selecting an option associated with the cargo, thereby further increasing the interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, in the association process, if the condition that the attributes of the cargo match the attributes of the teammate associated with the option is met, at least one of the cargo already associated with the warehouse by the association process and the cargo to be associated by the association process is compressed, making it possible to associate a larger quantity of cargo with the warehouse than when the condition is not met. When the user selects an option, consideration should be given to selecting an option associated with cargo that meets the condition, thereby making it possible to further increase interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the reward granting process changes the value of the reward corresponding to the cargo associated with the warehouse by the association process, based on the selling price levels preset for each of the cargo's multiple attributes, until a predetermined termination condition is met. Because the value of the reward changes depending on the cargo's attributes, it is possible to further increase the enjoyment of the game.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the program is for executing a game that awards rewards according to cargo based on reward conditions, and includes an accumulation process that accumulates cargo; a progression process that advances turns according to the accumulated cargo; a selection process that allows the user to select one of multiple departure destinations each associated with a different selling price level; a reward awarding process that awards rewards according to the accumulated cargo based on the selling price level associated with the selected departure destination; and a reduction process that reduces the number of departure destinations that the user can select from the multiple departure destinations as the turns progress. Therefore, when the user selects a departure destination, cargo accumulates as the turns progress, but there is a risk that a destination with the desired selling price level will no longer be available. Therefore, by considering selecting a departure destination at the appropriate time, the game can be made more interesting.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the reduction process reduces the number of destinations that the user can select from multiple destinations based on predetermined rules. Therefore, since the user can know in advance which destinations will be reduced, if there is a desired destination, the cargo can be accumulated until just before the reduction, further increasing the enjoyment.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the reduction process stops reducing the number of destinations that the user can select when the number of destinations that the user can select from multiple destinations has been reduced to one. Therefore, even if the number of destinations is reduced, there will still be destinations available, and the opportunity to receive special benefits is provided, further increasing interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, in the progression process, if the process of reducing the number of options selectable by the user through the reduction process is stopped, the turn will not proceed until one remaining departure destination is selected. Therefore, since the user is forced to select a destination, it is possible to further enhance the enjoyment of the game by considering the possibility that the forcibly selected destination may not be the desired destination and selecting the destination at an appropriate time.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the reduction process transitions from a state in which the number of departure destinations the user can select from among multiple departure destinations does not decrease as the turns progress, to a state in which the number of departure destinations the user can select from among multiple departure destinations decreases as the turns progress, by satisfying a predetermined condition. By varying the range of departure destinations available to choose from between the state before the predetermined condition is satisfied and the state in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to further increase the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, according to this embodiment, a bonus element selection process is further executed, which allows the user to select one of multiple practice options, each of which can be associated with cargo and bell information. The accumulation process accumulates cargo associated with the bonus element option selected by the user in the bonus element selection process, and the reduction process determines whether a predetermined condition is met based on the bell information associated with the practice option selected by the user in the bonus element selection process. When the user selects a destination, they can consider whether to continue accumulating cargo without reducing the destination by not selecting a practice option associated with bell information, or to accumulate cargo even if it reduces the destination by selecting a practice option associated with bell information, thereby further enhancing the enjoyment of the game.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the program is for executing a game in which the user progresses by selecting options, and when one of multiple user-selectable departure destinations is selected, a setting process is performed to set multiple user-selectable departure destinations based on at least one of the multiple departure destinations. This can therefore increase the level of interest compared to when multiple departure destinations are set arbitrarily when the user selects one of multiple departure destinations.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when one of multiple departure destinations is selected, the setting process sets multiple departure destinations that the user can select based on the selected destination. Therefore, the multiple departure destinations that are set when the user selects one of multiple departure destinations can be more interesting than when they are set arbitrarily and not based on the destination selected by the user.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when one of multiple departure destinations is selected, the setting process sets multiple departure destinations that the user can select based on all of those multiple departure destinations. Therefore, the multiple departure destinations that are set when the user selects one of multiple departure destinations can be more interesting than if they were set arbitrarily and not based on all of those multiple departure destinations.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when one of multiple departure destinations is selected, the setting process sets multiple departure destinations that the user can select from, including at least one departure destination that is different from any of the multiple departure destinations. Therefore, the multiple departure destinations that are set when the user selects one of multiple departure destinations include at least one departure destination that is different from any of the multiple departure destinations, so the ability to select different departure destinations can increase interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when one of multiple departure destinations is selected, the setting process sets multiple departure destinations that the user can select from multiple departure destinations that are different from any of the multiple departure destinations. Therefore, the multiple departure destinations that are set when the user selects one of multiple departure destinations are different from any of the multiple departure destinations, which can increase interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when one of multiple departure destinations is selected in the setting process, multiple departure destinations that the user can select are set from multiple departure destinations that do not include the destination selected immediately before the selection. Therefore, since the multiple departure destinations that are set when the user selects one of multiple departure destinations do not include the previously selected destination, preventing the user from immediately selecting the same departure destination can increase interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when one of multiple departure destinations is selected, the setting process sets multiple departure destinations selectable by the user based on multiple departure destinations previously associated with the selected destination, and then associates and sets multiple new options for each of the multiple options that will be selectable by the user when the user selects that option. Therefore, the multiple second departure destinations set when the user selects one of multiple first departure destinations include multiple second departure destinations previously associated with the first departure destination selected by the user, so the user can select the first departure destination taking the second departure destination into consideration, thereby increasing interest.

Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the setting process associates at least one option from among the multiple options that are set in association with each of the multiple options selectable by the user, with at least two or more options from the multiple options selectable by the user. When a user has a second destination that they wish to select, they can further increase interest by considering which of the multiple first destinations that are associated in advance to select.

4. Modifications
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 within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the user tentatively selects one of options P511 to P516 or options P1401 to P1404 and then confirms the selection has been described, but this is not limited to this. For example, the user may confirm the selection by pressing one of options P511 to P516 once with a finger or the like. Also, for example, the user may confirm the selection by pressing one of options P1401 to P1404 once with a finger or the like.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a case was described in which cargo attributes are associated with each practice in the practice TBL, but this is not limited to this case, and cargo attributes may also be associated with options P511 to P516.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a case where cargo objects are placed on a warehouse object has been described, but this is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can be applied to a game in which fluid objects such as liquids and gases are stored in an object such as a container. In this case, the associating unit 122 stores the fluid associated with the option selected by the user in the container if it is possible to store the fluid in the container based on the relationship between the container's upper limit volume and the constituent quantity of fluid already stored in the container. Note that the constituent quantity of fluid in this case is the volume of the fluid.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a case where cargo objects are placed on a warehouse object has been described, but this is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can be applied to a game in which objects such as weights are loaded onto an object such as a loading bay. In this case, the associating unit 122 loads the weights associated with the option selected by the user onto the loading bay if the weights can be loaded onto the loading bay based on the relationship between the load capacity, which is the upper limit of the loading bay, and the number of weights already loaded onto the loading bay. Note that the number of weights in this case refers to the weight of the weights.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a case was described in which the number of departure destinations that the user can select from decreases as the turns progress, but this is not limited to this case. For example, the present invention can be applied to a game in which the number of products that the user can purchase decreases from a number of products. In this case, for example, the accumulation unit 124 can accumulate currency for purchasing products as the turns progress. Therefore, when purchasing a product, the user must consider purchasing the product at an appropriate time, as while currency accumulates as the turns progress, there is a risk that the user will not be able to select the product they want.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a user-selectable departure destination is set when one of multiple user-selectable departure destinations is selected, but this is not limited to this case. For example, the present invention can be applied to a game in which multiple products that the user can purchase next are set when the user selects one of multiple products that the user can purchase. In this case, for example, the setting unit 127 can set multiple products that the user can purchase next based on at least one of the multiple products that the user can purchase. This can therefore increase the level of interest compared to when multiple products are set arbitrarily by the user.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the game content for the development part in baseball was described, but it may also be for sports other than baseball, or the game may have a development part related to academics. For example, if development is through sports in general, the content of the practice options may be changed to types such as "baseball," "soccer," and "volleyball," and if development is through academics, options such as "Japanese," "English," and "math" may be used.

Furthermore, while the above-described embodiment mainly relates to a game in which the main character is trained, it does not necessarily have to be a game in which the main character is trained. For example, it could be a game in which the main character earns money, or any other type of game.

In addition, while the above-described embodiment has been described as processing performed on the game device 10 side, some of the processing may be performed on the server device 30. For example, the event character data DT1 and game situation data DT6 may be held on the server device 30 side, and the above-described processing may be realized while communicating with the server device 30. For example, of the processing of the game control unit 120, the processing for displaying on the display unit 106 may be performed on the game device 10 side, and all or some of the other processing may be performed on the game device 10 side or the server device 30.

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

(1-1)
A program according to a first aspect of the present invention is a program for executing a game in which a second object is associated with a first object having an upper limit on the number of objects that can be associated, the program causing a computer to execute the following steps: a selection process in which a user selects one of a plurality of options with which second objects, each of which may have a different number of constituents, are associated; an association process in which the second object associated with the option selected by the user is associated with the first object if it can be associated with the first object in relation to the upper limit of the first object and the number of constituents of second objects already associated with the first object; and a bonus granting process in which the selection process and the association process are repeatedly executed until a predetermined termination condition is met, and a bonus is granted according to the second object associated with the first object by the association process.

(1-12)
A game control method according to a first aspect of the present invention is a game control method for controlling a game in which a second object is associated with a first object having an upper limit on the number of objects that can be associated, and is characterized by having: a selection process for having a user select one of a plurality of options with which second objects, each of which may have a different constituent quantity, are associated; an association process for associating the second object associated with the option selected by the user with the first object if the second object can be associated with the first object in relation to the upper limit of the first object and the constituent quantity of second objects already associated with the first object; and a bonus granting process for repeatedly executing the selection process and the association process and granting a bonus according to the second object associated with the first object by the association process until a predetermined termination condition is met.

(1-13)
A game device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a game device that plays a game in which a second object is associated with a first object having an upper limit on the number of objects that can be associated, and is characterized by having: a selection means that allows a user to select one of a plurality of options with which second objects, each of which may have a different number of constituents, are associated; an association means that associates the second object associated with the option selected by the user with the first object if it can be associated with the first object in relation to the upper limit of the first object and the number of constituents of second objects already associated with the first object; and a bonus granting means that repeatedly executes processing by the selection means and processing by the associating means, and grants a bonus according to the second object associated with the first object by the associating means until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied.

(1-14)
A game system according to a first aspect of the present invention is a game system that executes a game in which a second object is associated with a first object having an upper limit on the number of objects that can be associated, and is characterized by having: a selection means that allows a user to select one of a plurality of options with which second objects, each of which may have a different number of constituents, are associated; an association means that associates the second object associated with the option selected by the user with the first object if it can be associated with the first object in relation to the upper limit of the first object and the number of constituents of second objects already associated with the first object; and a bonus granting means that repeatedly executes processing by the selection means and processing by the association means, and grants a bonus according to the second object associated with the first object by the association means until a predetermined termination condition is met.

According to the inventions (1-1), (1-12), (1-13), or (1-14) above, when the user selects an option, consideration is given to selecting an option associated with a second object so as not to exceed the upper limit of first objects until a predetermined termination condition is met, thereby making it possible to further increase interest.

(1-2)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (1-1), the bonus granting process may be configured so that the greater the number of second objects associated with the first object by the associating process until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied, the greater the value of the bonus granted. According to the above aspect (1-2), when the user selects an option, the user is encouraged to select an option associated with a second object that will result in as large a number of second objects as possible within a range that does not exceed the upper limit of the number of first objects, thereby further enhancing the user's interest.

(1-3)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in the above aspects (1-1) or (1-2), there may be a plurality of first objects to which the second object (cargo) is associated, and in the associating process, the second object associated with the option selected by the user in the selection process may be associated with any of the plurality of first objects. According to the above aspect (1-3), since there are a plurality of first objects, the number of patterns for associating second objects with first objects increases, thereby further improving the interest.

(1-4)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (1-3), the plurality of first objects may include objects with different upper limits to which the second object can be associated. According to the above aspect (1-4), when a user selects an option, the user selects an option with which the second object is associated, taking into consideration the different upper limits of the first objects, thereby further increasing interest.

(1-5)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (1-1) to (1-4), the second object may be associated with any of a plurality of attributes, and the bonus granting process may grant a bonus according to the attributes and the number of the second objects associated with the first object by the association process until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied. According to the above aspect (1-5), the user can further increase interest by taking into account the attributes of the second objects when selecting an option.

(1-6)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (1-1) to (1-5), the associating process may associate the second object associated with the option selected by the user in the selection process with any of the plurality of first objects based on a predetermined procedure. According to the above aspect (1-6), it is possible to omit the operation of the user selecting the first object to associate with the second object, thereby improving operability.

(1-7)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (1-6), the associating process may, as the predetermined procedure, determine whether the second object associated with the option selected by the user in the selection process can be associated with a plurality of first objects in a predetermined order, and associate the second object with the first object determined to be associable first. According to the above aspect (1-7), when the user selects an option, the first object to be associated with the second object can be known in advance, and therefore, by considering selecting an option associated with a second object that is suitable for association with the first object, interest can be further improved.

(1-8)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (1-1) to (1-7), the bonus granting process may additionally grant a bonus if the second object associated with the first object by the associating process is associated with the first object at a predetermined ratio or more of the upper limit of the first object until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied. According to the above aspect (1-8), when the user selects an option, the user is given consideration to selecting an option with the second object associated therewith at a predetermined ratio or more, thereby further improving the enjoyment of the game.

(1-9)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (1-1) to (1-8), the associating process may be configured such that, when a condition is met that an attribute of the second object associated with an option selected by a user in the selection process matches an attribute of a benefit-granting element associated with the option, a greater number of the second objects can be associated with the first object than when the condition is not met. According to the above aspect (1-9), when a user selects an option, the user further takes into consideration the benefit-granting element and selects an option associated with a second object, thereby further increasing interest.

(1-10)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (1-1) to (1-9), when the condition is satisfied, the associating process may compress at least one of the second objects already associated with the first object by the associating process and the second objects to be associated by the associating process, thereby making it possible to associate a greater number of the second objects with the first object than when the condition is not satisfied. According to the above aspect (1-10), when the user selects an option, consideration is given to selecting an option associated with a second object that satisfies the condition, thereby making it possible to further improve interest.

(1-11)
In a first aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (1-1) to (1-10), the bonus granting process may change a value of a bonus corresponding to the second object associated with the first object by the associating process, based on information preset for each of the plurality of attributes of the second object, until the predetermined termination condition is satisfied. According to the above aspect (1-11), the value of the bonus changes depending on the attribute of the second object, thereby further increasing the entertainment value.

(2-1)
A program according to a second aspect of the present invention is a program for executing a game that awards a bonus corresponding to a bonus element based on a bonus awarding condition, and causes a computer to execute the following steps: an accumulation process for accumulating the bonus elements; a progression process for progressing the game according to the accumulation of the bonus elements; a selection process for having a user select one of a plurality of options, each of which is associated with a different bonus awarding condition; a bonus awarding process for awarding a bonus corresponding to the accumulated bonus element based on the bonus awarding condition associated with the selected option; and a reduction process for reducing the options that the user can select from the plurality of options according to the progress of the game.

(2-7)
A game control method according to a second aspect of the present invention is a game control method for controlling a game in which a bonus corresponding to a bonus element is awarded based on a bonus awarding condition, and is characterized by having an accumulation process for accumulating the bonus elements, a progression process for progressing the game in accordance with the accumulation of the bonus elements, a selection process for having the user select one of a plurality of options each associated with a different bonus awarding condition, a bonus awarding process for awarding a bonus corresponding to the accumulated bonus element based on the bonus awarding condition associated with the selected option, and a reduction process for reducing the options selectable by the user from the plurality of options in accordance with the progress of the game.

(2-8)
A game device according to a second aspect of the present invention is a game device that executes a game in which a bonus corresponding to a bonus element is awarded based on a bonus awarding condition, and is characterized by having an accumulation means for accumulating the bonus elements, a progression means for progressing the game in accordance with the accumulation of the bonus elements, a selection means for allowing a user to select one of a plurality of options, each of which is associated with a different bonus awarding condition, a bonus awarding means for awarding a bonus corresponding to the accumulated bonus element based on the bonus awarding condition associated with the selected option, and a reduction means for reducing the options that the user can select from the plurality of options in accordance with the progress of the game.

(2-9)
A game system according to a second aspect of the present invention is a game system that executes a game in which a bonus corresponding to a bonus element is awarded based on a bonus awarding condition, and is characterized by having an accumulation means for accumulating the bonus elements, a progression means for progressing the game in accordance with the accumulation of the bonus elements, a selection means for allowing a user to select one of a plurality of options, each of which is associated with a different bonus awarding condition, a bonus awarding means for awarding a bonus corresponding to the accumulated bonus element based on the bonus awarding condition associated with the selected option, and a reduction means for reducing the options that the user can select from the plurality of options in accordance with the progress of the game.

According to the inventions pertaining to (2-1), (2-7), (2-8), or (2-9) above, when a user selects an option, bonus elements accumulate and the game progresses. However, there is a risk that the option that fulfills the desired bonus conditions may not be selectable. Therefore, by considering selecting options at the appropriate time, it is possible to further increase the enjoyment of the game.

(2-2)
In a second aspect of the present invention, in the aspect (2-1) above, the reduction process may reduce the options selectable by the user from the plurality of options based on a predetermined rule. According to the aspect (2-2) above, the user can know in advance which options will be reduced, so that if there is a desired option, the user can accumulate the bonus elements until just before the option is reduced, thereby further increasing the interest.

(2-3)
In a second aspect of the present invention, in the above aspects (2-1) or (2-2), the reduction process may be configured to stop the process of reducing the options selectable by the user when the number of options selectable by the user from the plurality of options has been reduced to one. According to the above aspect (2-3), even if the number of options is reduced, there are still options, so there is an opportunity to receive a benefit, which can further increase interest.

(2-4)
In a second aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (2-3), the progression process may be such that, when the process of reducing the number of options selectable by the user by the reduction process is stopped, the game does not progress unless the remaining option is selected. According to the above aspect (2-4), since the user is forced to select an option, it is possible to further increase the interest of the user by considering the case where the forcibly selected option is not the desired option and selecting an option at an appropriate time.

(2-5)
In a second aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (1-1) to (1-4), the reduction process may transition from a state in which the number of options selectable by the user from the plurality of options is not reduced as the game progresses to a state in which the number of options selectable by the user from the plurality of options is reduced as the game progresses when a predetermined condition is satisfied. According to the above aspect (2-5), by varying the range of options selectable between a state before the predetermined condition is satisfied and a state in which the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to further increase interest.

(2-6)
In a second aspect of the present invention, the above aspect (2-5) may further include a bonus element selection process for prompting a user to select one of a plurality of bonus element options to which the bonus element and predetermined information can be associated, wherein the accumulation process accumulates the bonus elements associated with the bonus element option selected by the user in the bonus element selection process, and the reduction process determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the predetermined information associated with the bonus element option selected by the user in the bonus element selection process. According to the above aspect (2-6), when a user selects an option, the user may consider whether to continue accumulating bonus elements without reducing the number of options by not selecting an option associated with the predetermined information, or to accumulate bonus elements even if it reduces the number of options by selecting an option associated with the predetermined information, thereby further improving the user's interest.

(3-1)
A program according to a third aspect of the present invention is a program for executing a game in which the user progresses by selecting options, and when one of a plurality of options selectable by the user is selected, the program causes a computer to execute a setting process for setting a plurality of options selectable by the user based on at least one of the plurality of options.

(3-9)
A game control method according to a third aspect of the present invention is a game control method for controlling a game that progresses while the user selects options, and is characterized by having a setting process for setting multiple options selectable by the user based on at least one of the multiple options when one of the multiple options is selected by the user.

(3-10)
A game device according to a third aspect of the present invention is a game device that executes a game in which the user progresses by selecting options, and is characterized by having a setting means that, when one of a plurality of options selectable by the user is selected, sets a plurality of options selectable by the user based on at least one of the plurality of options.

(3-11)
A game system according to a third aspect of the present invention is a game system that executes a game in which the user progresses by selecting options, and is characterized by having a setting means that, when one of a plurality of options selectable by the user is selected, sets a plurality of options selectable by the user based on at least one of the plurality of options.

According to the inventions described above in (3-1), (3-9), (3-10), or (3-11), the multiple options that are set when the user selects one of the multiple options can be more interesting than when the multiple options are set arbitrarily.

(3-2)
In a third aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (3-1), when one of the plurality of options is selected, the setting process may set a plurality of options selectable by the user based on the selected option. According to the above aspect (3-2), the plurality of options set when the user selects one of the plurality of options can be more interesting than when they are set arbitrarily without being based on the option selected by the user.

(3-3)
In a third aspect of the present invention, in the above aspects (3-1) or (3-2), the setting process may be configured to set a plurality of options selectable by the user based on all of the plurality of options when any of the plurality of options is selected. According to the above aspect (3-3), the plurality of options set when the user selects any of the plurality of options can be more interesting than when they are arbitrarily set not based on all of the plurality of options.

(3-4)
In a third aspect of the present invention, in the aspect (3-3) above, the setting process may be configured so that, when any of the plurality of options is selected, a plurality of options selectable by the user are set from a plurality of options including at least one option different from any of the plurality of options. According to the aspect (3-4) above, the plurality of options set when the user selects any of the plurality of options includes at least one option different from any of the plurality of options, so that different options can be selected, thereby increasing interest.

(3-5)
In a third aspect of the present invention, in the above aspects (3-3) or (3-4), the setting process may be configured such that, when any of the plurality of options is selected, a plurality of options selectable by the user are set from among a plurality of options different from any of the plurality of options. According to the above aspect (3-5), the plurality of options set when the user selects any of the plurality of options are different from any of the plurality of options, thereby increasing interest.

(3-6)
In a third aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (3-1) to (3-5), the setting process may be configured so that, when one of the plurality of options is selected, multiple options selectable by the user are set from multiple options that do not include the option selected immediately before the selection. According to the above aspect (3-6), the multiple options that are set when the user selects one of the plurality of options do not include the option selected immediately before, thereby preventing the user from immediately selecting the same option, thereby improving interest.

(3-7)
In a third aspect of the present invention, in any of the above aspects (3-1) to (3-6), when one of the plurality of options is selected, the setting process may set a plurality of options selectable by the user based on a plurality of options previously associated with the selected option, and may also associate and set a plurality of options that will be selectable by the user when the user selects that option with each of the set plurality of options. According to the above aspect (3-7), when the user selects one of the plurality of options that are set when the user selects one of the plurality of options, the next selectable option is newly associated and set, allowing the user to select the next option while taking into account the options two options ahead, thereby improving interest.

(3-8)
In a third aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (3-7), the setting process may be configured so that at least one option among the plurality of options that are set in association with each of the plurality of options selectable by the user is set in association with at least two or more options among the plurality of options selectable by the user. According to the above aspect (3-8), when there is a second option that the user desires to select, the user can consider which option to select from the plurality of first options that are associated in advance, thereby further improving interest.

The present invention has been described above in conjunction with the above-mentioned embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. Modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the present invention, and the above-mentioned embodiments or variations may be combined as appropriate.

1 Game system, 10 Game device, 20 Network, 30 Server device, 101, 301 CPU, 102, 302 ROM, 103, 303 RAM, 104, 304 Communication unit, 105 Operation unit, 106 Display unit, 107, 305 Storage device, 1071 Data storage unit, 120 Game control unit, 121 Selection unit, 122 Association unit, 123 Benefit granting unit, 124 Accumulation unit, 125 Progression unit, 126 Reduction processing unit, 127 Setting unit DT1 Event character data, DT2 Event deck data, DT3 Main character character data, DT4a Retained item data, DT4b Used item data, DT5 Association data, DT6 Game situation data, DT7 Benefit granting data, A110 to A115 Display area, A210 to A222 Display area, A2221-A2222 Display area, A310-A316 Display area, A3161-A3162 Display area, A401-A402 Display area, B403 Menu button, A404-A405 Display area, P407-P413 Options, A414 Display area, A501-A502 Display area, B504 Back button, A505-A508 Display area, P510 Arrow, P511-P516 Options, A601-A604 Display area, B611-B612 Select button, B613
Arrow buttons, A701-A702 Display area, B713 Arrow buttons, A806-A807 Display area, P808 Options, P901-P903 Warehouse, P904-P906 Cargo, P1001-P1005 Attributes, P1101-P1106 Cargo, P1107 Bell, A1108-A1110 Display area, P1301-P1303 Options, A1304-A13110 Display area, P1304a Number of turns until forced departure, P1401-P1412 A1420-A1421 Display area, P1422a-P1422c Arrow, P1424 Options, P1425 Time over, A1431-A1433 Display area, P1441 to P1442 Options, A1501 to A1505 Display area, G100 to G1600 Screen, TBL100 Attribute TBL, TBL101 Selling price TBL, DT102a to DT102c Departure destination related information, DT103a to DT103d Cargo loading information, DT104a to DT104c Cargo display information, DT105a to DT105d Bonus grant information, DT106 Options related information

Claims (14)

A program for executing a game in which a character is raised,
a selection process for allowing a user to select one or more parameters from among a plurality of parameters held by the character, and one of a plurality of options each associated with a special benefit element;
a first benefit granting process for granting to the character a parameter associated with the option selected by the selection process each time the option is selected by the selection process;
an accumulation process for accumulating a bonus element associated with the option selected by the selection process each time the option is selected by the selection process;
A program for causing a computer to execute a second bonus granting process that grants one or more parameters from among the plurality of parameters to the character based on the bonus elements accumulated by the accumulation process at a timing selected by the user, different from the timing at which parameters are granted by the first bonus granting process. The program described in claim 1, characterized in that in the second bonus granting process, parameters are determined based on attributes associated with the bonus element. The program described in claim 1 or 2 further causes a computer to execute a change process that changes the attributes of the bonus elements associated with each of the multiple options when a predetermined condition is met. The program described in claim 3, characterized in that the change process changes the attributes of the bonus elements associated with each of the multiple options after assigning parameters based on the bonus elements accumulated by the accumulation process. The program described in any one of claims 1 to 4 further causes the computer to execute a process of eliminating the bonus elements accumulated by the accumulation process when parameters based on the bonus elements accumulated by the accumulation process are granted. When the plurality of options are a plurality of first options and the selection process is a first selection process,
further causing the computer to execute a second selection process of allowing the user to select one of a plurality of second options different from the types of the plurality of first options;
A program described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that in the second bonus granting process, parameters based on the bonus elements accumulated by the accumulation process are granted at the time when the second option is selected by the second selection process. The program described in claim 6, characterized in that in the second benefit granting process, parameters are determined based on the benefit elements accumulated in the accumulation process and the second option selected in the second selection process. The reward element is an object associated with the option,
2. The program according to claim 1, wherein the storage process stores the object each time an option is selected in the selection process. The program described in claim 8, characterized in that in the second benefit granting process, parameters are determined based on attributes associated with the objects accumulated in the accumulation process. The program described in claim 8 or 9, characterized in that the storage process sets an upper limit on the number of objects that can be stored. If the object is a first object,
The program of any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that in the second benefit granting process, if an option associated with a second object of a different type from the first object is selected in the selection process, a parameter is granted based on the number of times the option associated with the second object is selected. A game control method for controlling a game in which a character is developed in a server device or a game device, comprising:
a selection process in which a selection means allows a user to select one parameter or two or more parameters from among a plurality of parameters held by the character, and one of a plurality of options each associated with a special benefit element;
a first benefit granting process in which a first benefit granting means grants a parameter associated with an option selected by the selection process to the character each time an option is selected by the selection process;
an accumulation process in which an accumulation means accumulates a bonus element associated with the option selected by the selection process each time the option is selected by the selection process;
A game control method characterized in that a second bonus granting means performs a second bonus granting process to grant one or more parameters from among the plurality of parameters to the character based on the bonus elements accumulated by the accumulation process at a timing selected by the user, different from the timing at which parameters are granted by the first bonus granting process. A game device that executes a game in which a character is raised,
a selection means for allowing a user to select one or more parameters among a plurality of parameters held by the character and one of a plurality of options each associated with a special benefit element;
a first benefit granting means for granting a parameter associated with the option selected by the selection means to the character each time the option is selected by the selection means;
a storage means for storing a bonus element associated with the option selected by the selection means each time the option is selected by the selection means;
and second bonus granting means for granting to the character one or more of the plurality of parameters based on the bonus elements accumulated by the accumulation means at a timing selected by the user that is different from the timing at which the parameters are granted by the first bonus granting means. A game system for executing a game in which a character is raised,
a selection means for allowing a user to select one or more parameters among a plurality of parameters held by the character and one of a plurality of options each associated with a special benefit element;
a first benefit granting means for granting a parameter associated with the option selected by the selection means to the character each time the option is selected by the selection means;
a storage means for storing a bonus element associated with the option selected by the selection means each time the option is selected by the selection means;
a second bonus granting means for granting one or more of the plurality of parameters to the character based on the bonus elements accumulated by the accumulation means at a timing selected by the user different from the timing at which the parameters are granted by the first bonus granting means.