JP2020141879A - Information processing device, game program, and information processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device capable suppressing withdrawal of a player.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes: a storage unit 12 for storing story information in which an appearing character is set for each story, and game stage information in which a preceding game stage for a player to play first and a subsequent game stage for the player to play after the end of the play in the preceding game stage are set in association with each story; and a game progress processing unit for executing processing for causing the player to select any one of a plurality of stories when the player plays in the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the subsequent game stage, and setting an appearing character of the selected story so as to be used in the preceding game stage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

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

Have the player play the preceding game stage (for example, a practice game stage for the player to learn how to play, as in the tutorial) first, and after the play of the preceding game stage is completed, the succeeding game stage (for example, practice). There is known an information processing device that enables game play on a production game stage (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-010595

In such an information processing device, if the player who plays the preceding game stage cannot be interested, the player may leave before playing the succeeding game stage.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to suppress the player's withdrawal.

The main invention of the present invention for solving the above problems is
The story information in which the characters appearing in each story are set, the preceding game stage that allows the player to play first, and the succeeding game stage that can be played after the play in the preceding game stage is completed are set in association with each story. A storage unit that stores the game stage information that has been played,
When the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the player can select one of multiple stories, and the characters appearing in the selected story can be used in the preceding game stage. The game progress processing unit that executes the process set to
It is an information processing device characterized by being equipped with.
Other features of the present invention will be clarified by the description in the present specification and the accompanying drawings.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure example of the game system 1. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the server apparatus 10. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of a character information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of item information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of story information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of a game stage information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of a player information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the possession character information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the possession item information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of a player deck information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the player stage information. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a player terminal 20. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation example of the game system 1. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation example about the preceding game stage. It is a figure which shows an example of a story selection screen 50. It is a figure which shows an example of the appearance character screen 55. It is a figure which shows an example of the item lottery screen 60.

The description of this specification and the accompanying drawings will clarify at least the following matters.
That is, the story information in which the characters appearing in each story are set, the preceding game stage that causes the player to play first, and the succeeding game stage that becomes playable after the end of play in the preceding game stage are associated with each story. A storage unit that stores the game stage information set in
When the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the player can select one of multiple stories, and the characters appearing in the selected story can be used in the preceding game stage. The game progress processing unit that executes the process set to
It is an information processing device characterized by being equipped with.
According to such an information processing device, the player who plays the preceding game stage is given privileges (the right to select a story and the right to use the characters appearing in the story) at an early stage to make the subsequent game interesting. You can increase your motivation to play on the stage. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who has played the preceding game stage from leaving before playing the succeeding game stage.

In addition, the storage unit stores item information in which a plurality of items including an item that raises the ability parameter of the appearing character are set.
The game progress processing unit grants only items that can increase the ability parameters of the characters used in the preceding game stage when the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage. The processing to be performed may be further executed.
According to such an information processing device, the player who plays the preceding game stage is motivated to play the succeeding game stage by giving an additional privilege (strengthening the character appearing) at an early stage to make the player interested. Can be further enhanced.

In addition, the game progress processing unit may grant only items that can increase the ability parameters of the appearing characters used in the preceding game stage from a plurality of items by lottery.
According to such an information processing device, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for the item, and thus it is possible to make the player who plays the preceding game stage more interested.

Further, when the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the game progress processing unit precedes based on the story selected by the player, not the story associated with the preceding game stage. The process of advancing the game stage may be executed.
With such an information processing device, it becomes possible to enjoy the game play in the preceding game stage based on the story selected by the player himself, so that the player playing the preceding game stage is further interested. Is possible.

Further, the preceding game stage is a practice game stage for the player to learn how to play, while the succeeding game stage is a production game stage for the player to actually play instead of practicing. And
The game progress processing unit causes the player to select one of a plurality of stories when the player plays the practice game stage of the practice game stage and the production game stage, and the selection thereof. It is also possible to execute a process of setting the characters appearing in the story to be available on the practice game stage.
According to such an information processing device, a player who learns how to play in the practice stage is given privileges (the right to select a story and the right to use the characters appearing in the story) at an early stage to make them interested. , You can increase your motivation to play the subsequent production stage. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who has learned the playing method and the like in the practice stage from leaving before playing the actual stage.

Further, the game progress processing unit may allow a player who satisfies a predetermined condition to play a succeeding game stage without first playing a preceding game stage.
According to such an information processing device, a player who satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, an advanced player) has a higher motivation to play a subsequent game stage than a player who does not satisfy the predetermined condition (for example, a beginner). It is unlikely that you will leave before playing the stage. Therefore, the player who satisfies the predetermined condition can play the succeeding game stage without playing the preceding game stage first.

Then on the computer
The story information in which the characters appearing in each story are set, the preceding game stage that allows the player to play first, and the succeeding game stage that can be played after the play in the preceding game stage is completed are set in association with each story. The process of storing the game stage information in the storage unit,
When the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the player can select one of multiple stories, and the characters appearing in the selected story can be used in the preceding game stage. Game progress processing to be set to
It is a game program characterized by executing.
According to such a game program, it is possible to suppress the player's withdrawal.

Then the computer
The story information in which the characters appearing in each story are set, the preceding game stage that allows the player to play first, and the succeeding game stage that can be played after the play in the preceding game stage is completed are set in association with each story. To store the game stage information that has been played in the storage unit,
When the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the player can select one of multiple stories, and the characters appearing in the selected story can be used in the preceding game stage. To set to
It is an information processing method characterized by having.
According to such an information processing method, it is possible to suppress the player's withdrawal.

=== Embodiment ===
<< About the configuration of game system 1 >>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system 1. The game system 1 provides various services related to a game to a player via a network 2 (for example, the Internet or the like), and includes a server device 10 and a plurality of player terminals 20.

The game system 1 according to the present embodiment can provide a player with various games using game contents. In the following, a competitive game using a character as an example of game content will be described.

In the battle game of the present embodiment, in the game stage associated with each of the plurality of stories, the character appearing in the story is used by the player as his / her own player character, and the player gives an action instruction to the appearing character. , It is a game to play against the enemy character who is the opponent.

In this competitive game, the player who participates in the game for the first time is made to play the practice game stage first as the preceding game stage among the plurality of game stages. In the practice game stage, the player can operate the game according to the explanation of the game rules and the operation method, and the player can learn the play method and the like by playing against the enemy character related to the story. Then, when the practice game stage can be cleared, the player is made to play the production game stage as a subsequent game stage following that. In the production game stage, the player can actually operate the game at his / her own discretion and play against the enemy characters related to the story, so that the player can experience the actual battle with the aim of clearing all stages.

In the practice game stage in the present embodiment, the player is given privileges such as a selection right to select a favorite story from a plurality of stories and a usage right to use the characters appearing in the selected story. In this way, by giving the player privilege and interest, it is possible to increase the motivation to play the production game stage. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who has played the practice game stage from leaving before playing the production game stage.

<< About the configuration of the server device 10 >>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the server device 10. The server device 10 is an information processing device (for example, a workstation, a personal computer, etc.) used by a system administrator or the like when operating and managing various services. When the server device 10 receives various commands (requests) from the player terminal 20, it transmits (responses) a game program and various data that can be operated on the player terminal 20. The server device 10 includes a control unit 11 that controls the entire server device 10, a storage unit 12 that stores various data programs, an input unit 13 for a system administrator or the like to input various data, and an operation screen. It has a display unit 14 for displaying and a communication unit 15 for performing information communication between the player terminal 20 and the player terminal 20.

The control unit 11 in the present embodiment includes at least a data management unit 111. The data management unit 111 has a function of executing a process of managing various data transmitted / received to / from the player terminal 20. The storage unit 12 in the present embodiment stores at least character information, item information, story information, game stage information, and player information.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of character information. The character information is information about various characters used in the battle game. This character information is associated with at least the character name, attributes, skills, maximum attack power, maximum defense power, maximum physical strength (maximum HP), initial attack power, initial defense power, and initial physical strength (initial HP). The initial value and maximum value of various parameters such as are set. The attribute is information indicating the type of character. Here, the occupations of characters such as warriors and magicians are set. Skills are information that indicates the special abilities of a character. For example, if you are a magician, the ability to recover physical strength (HP) after consumption is set as a skill.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of item information. Item information is information about items used in a battle game. In this item information, at least an item name, an item effect, a rarity, a lottery probability, and a usable character are set in association with the item ID. An item effect is information about an effect or the like exerted by the item. Rarity is information indicating the rarity of an item, and is classified into a plurality of classes according to the rarity value. Here, the rarity is set high according to the order of "R1" <"R2" <"R3" .... The lottery probability is information indicating the emission probability when the lottery is performed. The usable character is information indicating the type of character that can use the item. For example, if the character is a "warrior", you can wear (use) a "big sword" as an example of an attack item, but if you are a "magician", you can wear it. Can't. In this way, if the item can be used, it is possible to increase the current ability value of the character at the time of battle.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of story information. Story information is information about a series of stories. In this story information, at least the story name, the characters appearing, the BGM information, and the moving image information are set in association with the story ID. The appearing character is information indicating a character appearing in the story among a plurality of characters set in the character information. BGM information is music data related to the story. The video information is video data related to the story. Players can play the game while enjoying songs and videos related to the story.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of game stage information. The game stage information is information about the game stage assembled according to the story. In this game stage information, at least a stage name, a story, enemy information, a reward, and a fellow character are set in association with the game stage ID. The story is information indicating a story associated with the game stage among a plurality of stories set in the story information. The enemy information is information indicating one or a plurality of enemy characters appearing on the game stage among the plurality of characters set in the character information. Here, as the battle parameters of the enemy character, the ability values of various parameters such as attack power, defense power, and physical strength at the time of battle are also set. The reward is information indicating a clear bonus that can be obtained when the game stage is cleared. The fellow character is information indicating the characters appearing in the story associated with the game stage that can be used when the game stage is cleared.

In the present embodiment, as the first game stage, a "practice game stage" as a preceding game stage is set. Therefore, the player who participates in the battle game for the first time starts the game play from this "practice game stage" first. It should be noted that each of the "production game stages" as the subsequent game stages following the clearing may be played in the order selected by the player himself / herself, or may be played in the order prepared in advance.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of player information. Player information is information about players participating in a competitive game. At least the player name, level, owned character information, owned item information, player deck information, and player stage information are set in this player information in association with the player ID. The level is information indicating the grade of the player. Here, the lower the level is set for beginners, and the higher the level is set for advanced users.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of owned character information. Owned character information is information about a character owned by a player (hereinafter, also referred to as "owned character"). In this owned character information, at least the current values of various parameters such as level, attack power, defense power, and physical strength are set in association with the character ID of the owned character.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of owned item information. Owned item information is information about items owned by the player (hereinafter, also referred to as "owned items"). In this owned item information, at least the number of possessed items of the owned item is set in association with the item ID of the owned item.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of player deck information. The player deck information is information about the deck that the player uses during the battle in each game stage. A deck is a group of characters that combines multiple characters into one set. In this player deck information, at least constituent characters, items used, and battle parameters are set in association with the deck frame. The constituent characters are information indicating each character constituting the player deck, and are associated with each deck frame. This constituent character is set as a character that can be used by the player by being incorporated into the deck. In this embodiment, one owned character and four appearing characters (that is, a total of five constituent characters) are set. Players will be able to incorporate their own characters and fellow characters into their decks by clearing the stage. The used item is information indicating the item used for the constituent character. By using items, you can strengthen the constituent characters. As the battle parameters, the ability values of various parameters such as attack power, defense power, and physical strength of the character at the time of battle are set. For example, by wearing (using) an "attack item" that can increase the attack power by "+10" by a constituent character with an attack power of "290" at the present time, the current constituent character can be worn (used) at the time of the battle. It is possible to increase the attack power in the above to the ability value "300".

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of player stage information. The player stage information is information regarding the play status of the game stage by the player. At least the game stage, the selected story, and the clear information are set in the player stage information in association with the game play ID. The game stage is information indicating a game stage that the player has played among a plurality of game stages set in the game stage information. The selected story is information indicating a story selected by the player himself / herself from a plurality of stories set in the story information when playing the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage. The clear information is information indicating whether or not the player has cleared the game stage.

<< About the configuration of player terminal 20 >>
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the player terminal 20. The player terminal 20 of the present embodiment is an information processing device (for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a tablet terminal, etc.) used by the player when playing a game, and various information related to the game with the server device 10. Connected so that (game data, operation data, etc.) can be sent and received. The player terminal 20 has a terminal control unit 21, a terminal storage unit 22, a terminal input unit 23, a terminal display unit 24, and a terminal communication unit 25.

The terminal control unit 21 transfers data between each unit and controls the entire player terminal 20, which is realized by the CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a predetermined memory. Will be done. The terminal control unit 21 of the present embodiment includes at least a deck organization processing unit 211, a game progress processing unit 212, and a screen generation processing unit 213.

The deck organization processing unit 211 has a function of executing a process of organizing a deck composed of a plurality of characters. The deck formation processing unit 211 can organize a player deck based on the player's operation, or can automatically organize the player deck regardless of the player's operation. In addition, a player deck composed of a plurality of characters owned by the player can be organized, or a player deck including characters not owned by the player can be organized.

The game progress processing unit 212 has a function of executing a process of advancing the battle game according to the game program. For example, the game progress processing unit 212 operates each character constituting the player deck based on the operation of the player, and executes a process of determining the outcome of the battle with the enemy character appearing in each game stage. Further, for example, when the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, a process of causing the player to select one of a plurality of stories and a character appearing in the selected story are selected. It also executes processing such as setting it to be usable in the preceding game stage.

The screen generation processing unit 213 has a function of executing a process of generating screen data for displaying the game screen on the terminal display unit 24. The screen generation processing unit 213 executes, for example, a process of generating a game screen for organizing a player deck used for a battle, a game screen for allowing a player to select one of a plurality of stories, and the like. ..

The terminal storage unit 22 is connected to the terminal control unit 21 via a bus, and is subjected to a process of referencing, reading, and rewriting the stored data in response to a command from the terminal control unit 21. The terminal storage unit 22 is realized by, for example, a flash memory, a hard disk, or the like, and stores a game program related to a battle game, character information, item information, and a game stage received from the server device 10 via a network. It stores at least one of information, story information, player information, and the like. Various information updated after the game play is read from the terminal storage unit 22 by the terminal control unit 21 at a predetermined timing and transmitted to the server device 10. Therefore, in the storage unit 12 of the server device 10, various updated information is managed by the data management unit 111.

The terminal input unit 23 is for the player to perform various operations (game operations, etc.), and is realized by, for example, an operation button, a touch panel, or the like. In the present embodiment, the player can specify various items, various characters, and the like on the game field and select various buttons by performing a game operation using the touch panel.

The terminal display unit 24 is for displaying a game screen by a command from the terminal control unit 21, and is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like.

The terminal communication unit 25 functions as a transmission / reception unit for transmitting / receiving various information to / from the server device 10 via the network 2, and is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like.

<< About the operation of game system 1 >>
Here, an operation example of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following, first, the flow of the entire game system including the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage will be described, and then the flow of the preceding game stage will be described as a specific example.

<About the flow of the entire game system>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment.

First, when the player terminal 20 receives a game operation for requesting the start of play from a player who desires to play the game, the player terminal 20 performs a process of determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied for that player (step S101). In the present embodiment, it is determined as a predetermined condition that the player starts playing for the first time. The predetermined conditions are not limited to this.

Specifically, the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 determines whether or not the player is the first player to start playing. That is, the game progress processing unit 212 specifies the player stage information of the player from the player information shown in FIG. 7. Then, with reference to the player stage information (see FIG. 11), it is determined whether or not the player is the first player to start playing. In the present embodiment, if the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage has not been cleared yet, it is determined that the condition that the player is the first player to start playing is satisfied.

As a result of this determination process, if the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied for the player (step S101: NO), the process proceeds to step S104 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied for the player (step S101: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S102.

Next, when the player terminal 20 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied for the player (step S101: YES), the player terminal 20 advances the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage and starts the game play by the player. (Step S102).

When the player starts the game play on this "practice game stage", he / she can play against the appearing enemy character while practicing by operating the game according to the explanation of the game rules and the operation method. You can learn how to do it. In addition, the player who plays this "practice game stage" is given privileges (the right to select a story and the right to use the characters appearing in the selected story) at an early stage to make them interested. It is possible to increase the motivation to play the "production game stage" as a game stage. The specific processing related to the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage will be described later.

Next, the player terminal 20 performs a process of determining whether or not the player has cleared the game stage as a result of playing the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage (step S103).

Specifically, the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 played against all the enemy characters that appeared in the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage, and as a result, the player was able to satisfy the victory condition. If so, it is determined that the game stage has been cleared. In this embodiment, the victory condition is that all the appearing enemy characters have been defeated (the physical strength of all the enemy characters has become less than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, less than or equal to zero) due to the attack of each character constituting the player deck). Is judged as. The victory conditions are not limited to this. Also, since it is a practice game stage, you may set it so that you can always defeat all the enemy characters that have appeared.

As a result of this determination process, when the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 determines that the game stage is not cleared as a result of the player playing the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage (step S103). : NO), the process returns to step S102, and the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage is advanced again. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage has been cleared (step S103: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S104.

Next, when the player terminal 20 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied for the player (step S101: NO), or as a result of the player playing the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage, the game stage (Step S103: YES), the "production game stage" as the subsequent game stage is advanced, and the game play by the player is started (step S104).

When the player starts the game play in this "production game stage", the player can actually perform the game operation at his / her own discretion, and can perform a realistic battle with the appearing enemy character instead of practicing. You can experience the actual battle aiming to clear all stages. In addition, unlike the case of playing the "practice game stage", the player who plays this "production game stage" has privileges (the right to select a story, the right to use the characters appearing in the selected story, etc. ) Is not given. On the other hand, if the "production game stage" can be cleared, the reward associated with the "production game stage" can be obtained based on the game stage information shown in FIG. 6, or the "production game stage" can be obtained. You can use the fellow characters associated with "". That is, basically, if the player does not clear the "production game stage", the fellow character associated with the "production game stage" (that is, the character appearing in the story associated with the "production game stage"). Cannot be incorporated (used) into your player deck.

<About the flow of the preceding game stage>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example relating to the preceding game stage according to the present embodiment.

First, when the player terminal 20 is determined to start game play in the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage, the player terminal 20 displays a story selection screen for allowing the player to select a desired story (step). S201).

Specifically, the screen generation processing unit 213 of the player terminal 20 generates a story selection screen 50 for allowing the player to select one of a plurality of stories based on the story information shown in FIG. Then, the story selection screen 50 generated by the screen generation processing unit 213 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the story selection screen 50. On the story selection screen 50, stories that are candidates for selection are displayed in a list. The player can specify a desired story from this list by selecting any of the operation buttons 51. Here, the story name is displayed on each operation button 51. In this way, by giving the player who plays the "practice game stage" the right to choose his / her favorite story at an early stage as a privilege and making him interested, he / she can play the "production game stage". You can motivate yourself.

Returning to FIG. 14, then, when the story selection screen 50 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24, the player terminal 20 specifies one of the stories displayed in a list by the player's selection operation. It is determined whether or not (step S202).

Specifically, the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 selects one of the operation buttons 51 when the player selects one of the operation buttons 51 when the story selection screen 50 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24. It is determined whether or not the operation signal corresponding to the operation button 51 is received from the terminal input unit 23. Here, when the operation signal corresponding to the operation button 51 is received from the terminal input unit 23, it is determined that the story has been specified by the player.

As a result of this determination process, the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 is determined by the player when a story has not yet been specified from the plurality of stories listed by the player's selection operation (step S202: NO). Wait until one of the stories is specified. On the other hand, when any story is specified from the plurality of stories (step S202: YES), the player stage information shown in FIG. 11 is associated with the story specified by the player in relation to the "practice game stage". After setting to, the process proceeds to the next step S203.

Next, when any story is selected by the player (step S202: YES), the player terminal 20 displays an appearance character screen for presenting the appearance character of the selected story to the player (step S203). ..

Specifically, the screen generation processing unit 213 of the player terminal 20 acquires the appearance character associated with the story selected by the player with reference to the story information shown in FIG. 5, and obtains the acquired appearance character. Generate the displayed character screen 55. Then, the appearance character screen 55 generated by the screen generation processing unit 213 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance character screen 55. The appearance character screen 55 includes a selection story display area 56, an appearance character display area 57, and an operation button 58. The story selected by the player is displayed in the selected story display area 56. In the appearance character display area 57, the appearance characters of the story selected by the player are listed. The player acquires the character appearing in the desired story selected by himself / herself by confirming the characters displayed in the list and selecting the operation button 58. As a result, the player will be able to use the characters appearing in the story of his choice in the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage. In addition, once the character appearing in the story of his choice is used in the "practice game stage", the player can continue to use it in the "production game stage" as the subsequent game stage. In this way, by giving the player who plays the "practice game stage" the right to use the characters appearing in the story of his choice at an early stage as a privilege, he is interested in the "production game". You can increase your motivation to play "stage".

Returning to FIG. 14, the player terminal 20 then determines whether or not the appearance character of the desired story selected by the player has been confirmed when the appearance character screen 55 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24 ( Step S204).

Specifically, the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 performs the selected operation by the player selecting the operation button 58 when the appearance character screen 55 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24. It is determined whether or not the operation signal corresponding to the button 58 is received from the terminal input unit 23. Here, when the operation signal corresponding to the operation button 58 is received from the terminal input unit 23, it is determined that the player has confirmed the character appearing in the story.

As a result of this determination process, if the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 does not confirm the character appearing in the desired story selected by the player (step S204: NO), waits until the player confirms it. To do. On the other hand, when the player confirms the character appearing in the desired story selected by himself / herself (step S204: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S205.

Next, when it is determined that the player terminal 20 has confirmed the character appearing in the desired story selected by the player (step S204: YES), the player terminal 20 increases the ability parameter set for the character appearing in the selected story. The item lottery screen for drawing only the items that can be drawn is displayed (step S205).

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the item lottery screen 60. On the item lottery screen 60, all or a part of the items to be drawn are displayed in a list. By selecting the lottery button 61, the player can start a lottery game for acquiring any of a plurality of items. Then, the player can surely obtain an item that can raise the ability parameter set for the character appearing in the story of his choice, so that the character appearing can be strengthened immediately. In this way, by giving the player who plays the "practice game stage" the right to immediately strengthen the characters appearing in the story of his choice as a privilege at an early stage, he becomes interested in "production". You can further increase your motivation to play the game stage.

Returning to FIG. 14, the player terminal 20 then determines whether or not the player has requested the start of the lottery when the item lottery screen 60 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24 (step S206).

Specifically, the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 is selected by the player selecting the lottery button 61 when the appearance character screen 55 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24. It is determined whether or not the operation signal corresponding to the button 61 is received from the terminal input unit 23. Here, when the operation signal corresponding to the lottery button 61 is received from the terminal input unit 23, it is determined that the player has requested the start of the lottery.

As a result of this determination process, if the player does not request the start of the lottery (step S206NO), the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 waits until the player requests the start of the lottery. On the other hand, if the player requests the start of the lottery (step S206: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S207.

Next, when the player requests the start of the lottery (step S206: YES), the player terminal 20 gives the player an item that can increase the ability parameter set for the character appearing in the story selected by the player. The process of giving by lottery is executed (step S207).

Specifically, when the player requests the start of the lottery, the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20 identifies the characters appearing in the desired story selected by the player by referring to the story information shown in FIG. Next, with reference to the character information shown in FIG. 3, the attributes of the specified appearing character are specified. Then, with reference to the item information shown in FIG. 4, only the items that can be used by the character having the same attribute as the specified attribute are selected as lottery candidates. After that, from a plurality of items selected as the lottery candidates, one of the items is drawn based on the lottery probability of each item, and the lottered item is given to the player. At this time, the item information owned by the player (see FIG. 9) is updated.

In this way, the player can surely acquire an item that can raise the ability parameter set for the character appearing in the story of his choice. In addition, this item is a character-only item that activates a predetermined effect only when a specific character (for example, "Character A" of "Warrior" shown in FIG. 3) is equipped among the characters appearing in the selected story. It may be. Predetermined effects include increasing parameters significantly compared to when equipped by a character other than a specific character, enabling certain skills to be used, or being able to activate special effects. ..

Next, when the player terminal 20 gives an item for strengthening the characters appearing in the story selected by the player in this way, the player terminal 20 executes a process of organizing the player deck used in the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage. (Step S208).

Specifically, the deck organization processing unit 211 of the player terminal 20 updates the player deck information shown in FIG. 10 to set the appearance character presented to the player on the appearance character screen 55 shown in FIG. 16 as a deck frame. In addition to setting, the character owned by the player set in the player information shown in FIG. 7 is set for the deck frame. In the present embodiment, the player deck of the player is automatically organized by five constituent characters, which are a combination of one owned character prepared in advance and four characters appearing in the selected story. By being set in the deck frame of the player deck information in this way, the characters appearing in the selected story are set to be available in the "practice game stage". The player deck does not have to be automatically organized. For example, the appearing character selected by the player's operation may be set in the deck frame of the player deck information. In addition, if the player clears this "practice game stage", the player deck (or the characters included in the player deck) organized in this way will continue to be used in the subsequent "production game stage". It may be possible.

Further, the deck organization processing unit 211 of the player terminal 20 updates the player deck information shown in FIG. 10 and sets the appearance character presented to the player on the appearance character screen 55 shown in FIG. 16 with respect to the deck frame. At this time, the items obtained as a result of the lottery on the item lottery screen 60 shown in FIG. 17 are set in association with the appearing characters set in the deck frame. In this embodiment, the items obtained by lottery are automatically associated with any of the appearing characters. In this way, by setting the item given by lottery as a "used item" in the player deck information in association with the appearing character, the ability parameter of the appearing character of the selected story is increased and strengthened. It will be. The item given by the lottery does not have to be automatically associated with the item. For example, the item may be associated with the appearing character selected by the player's operation.

Next, when the player terminal 20 organizes the player deck used in this "practice game stage", each character constituting the player deck is made to play against the enemy characters appearing in this "practice game stage". The process is executed (step S209). In the present embodiment, as in the tutorial, the player is made to play the game in the "practice game stage" while explaining the game rules and instructing the operation method on the game screen.

Specifically, in the game progress processing unit 212 of the player terminal 20, in the battle in this "practice game stage", a plurality of constituent characters included in the player deck and an enemy character as an opponent act in order. To control. For example, when a certain constituent character in the player deck is in the order of action and the player operates the game according to the screen instruction of the attack method, the player deck information shown in FIG. 10 and the game stage shown in FIG. 6 With reference to the information, the amount of damage that a certain constituent character inflicts on the enemy character is calculated based on the attack power of a certain constituent character and the defense power of the enemy character, and the enemy character is calculated according to the magnitude of the damage. Reduces physical strength (HP). Then, as a result of the enemy character being damaged by the attack of a certain constituent character, when the physical strength (HP) of the enemy character is reduced to a predetermined value or less (for example, zero value or less), the certain constituent character defeats the enemy character. That's what I did. On the other hand, if the physical strength (HP) of the enemy character cannot be reduced to a predetermined value or less (for example, zero value or less), the player will be counterattacked in the order of action of the enemy character. .. As a result of repeating the attacks on each other in this way, if the player can satisfy the victory condition, it is determined that the "practice game stage" has been cleared. In the present embodiment, it is determined as a victory condition that all the appearing enemy characters have been defeated (the physical strength of all the enemy characters has become equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, zero or less) due to the attack of the constituent characters). Then, when the player can clear the "practice game stage", the game progress processing unit 212 gives a reward based on the game stage information shown in FIG.

As described above, according to the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the player plays the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage, the "production game stage" is played as the succeeding game stage. Unlike the case, privileges (for example, the right to select a story, the right to use a character appearing in the story, and the right to strengthen the character appearing in the story) are given. Therefore, a player who plays the "practice game stage" can select the story associated with the "production game stage" and prefer it from an early stage even before playing the "production game stage". You will be able to enjoy playing against enemy characters by incorporating the characters from the story into your deck. In this way, the player can be motivated to play in the next "production game stage" by obtaining a certain degree of satisfaction in the competitive play in the "practice game stage". Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player who has played the "practice game stage" from leaving before playing the "production game stage".

=== Other embodiments ===
The above embodiment is for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and is not for limiting the interpretation of the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention also includes equivalents thereof. In particular, even the embodiments described below are included in the present invention.

<Story selection>
In the above embodiment, the case where one of the stories is selected by the player himself / herself has been described as an example, but the story may be automatically selected regardless of the player's selection operation. For example, on the story selection screen, an option that entrusts the story selection may be prepared. This can support players who cannot decide which story to choose. Then, when the player selects an option that entrusts the story selection, for example, the story may be automatically selected based on the popularity ranking aggregated in advance, or may be randomly selected.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the game progress processing unit 212 causes the player to play the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the player does not play the story associated with the preceding game stage. You may advance the preceding game stage based on the selected story. Specifically, an enemy character that appears in the subsequent game stage associated with the story selected by the player may suddenly appear in the preceding game stage. In addition, when letting the player play the preceding game stage, a song based on the BGM information associated with the story selected by the player is played on the preceding game stage, or a movie based on the video information associated with the story selected by the player. It is also possible to insert a scene in the preceding game stage. In addition, when letting the player select the preceding game stage on the story selection screen or the appearing character screen, a song based on the BGM information associated with the story selected by the player can be played, or video information associated with the story selected by the player can be played. It is also possible to insert a movie scene based on the above on the screen.

<Preceding game stage, succeeding game stage>
In the above embodiment, as an example of a predetermined condition, "being a player who starts playing for the first time" is established, so that the "practice game stage" is played first as an example of the preceding game stage, and as an example of the succeeding game stage. Although the case where the "production game stage" is played after that has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by establishing "consuming a special ticket" as an example of a predetermined condition, the "first special game stage" is played first as an example of the preceding game stage, and the "second special" is played as an example of the succeeding game stage. The present invention can also be applied when the "game stage" is played after that.

<Item grant>
In the above embodiment, the case where the item is given to the player by lottery has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, items prepared in advance may be given regardless of the lottery.

Further, in the above embodiment, once a lottery regarding the story selected by the player is performed in the "practice game stage" as the preceding game stage (steps S205 to S207 in FIG. 14), the subsequent game stage is used. It is also possible to continue to draw lots for the story in the "production game stage".

<Player deck>
In the above embodiment, the case where the deck is used in the battle game has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a single character may be used in a competitive game.

<Game content>
In the above embodiment, the character as an example of the game content has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the game content may be electronic game data, and may be character cards, figures, items such as tools / abilities used in the game, and the like.

<Information processing device>
In the game system 1 in the above embodiment, the case where the player terminal 20 as an example of the information processing device executes various information processing based on the game program has been described as an example, but the present invention describes this. It is not limited. For example, the server device 10 alone may execute the above-mentioned various information processing based on the game program. Further, for example, the server device 10 may be configured to play a part of the function as the information processing device. In this case, the server device 10 and the player terminal 20 form an information processing device. The information processing device is an example of a computer equipped with a processor and a memory.

1 Game system 2 Network 10 Server device 11 Control unit 12 Storage unit 13 Input unit 14 Display unit 15 Communication unit 20 Player terminal 21 Terminal control unit 22 Terminal storage unit 23 Terminal input unit 24 Terminal display unit 25 Terminal communication unit 50 Story selection screen 51 Operation button 55 Appearance character screen 56 Selected story display area 57 Appearance character display area 58 Operation button 60 Item lottery screen 61 Lottery button 111 Data management unit 211 Deck organization processing unit 212 Game progress processing unit 213 Screen generation processing unit

Claims (8)

The story information in which the characters appearing in each story are set, the preceding game stage that allows the player to play first, and the succeeding game stage that can be played after the play in the preceding game stage is completed are set in association with each story. A storage unit that stores the game stage information that has been played,
When the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the player can select one of multiple stories, and the characters appearing in the selected story can be used in the preceding game stage. The game progress processing unit that executes the process set to
An information processing device characterized by being equipped with. The information processing device according to claim 1.
In the storage unit, item information in which a plurality of items including an item for increasing the ability parameter of the appearing character are set is stored.
The game progress processing unit grants only items that can increase the ability parameters of the characters used in the preceding game stage when the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage. Further execute the processing to be performed,
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to claim 2.
The game progress processing unit grants only items that can increase the ability parameters of the characters used in the preceding game stage by lottery from among a plurality of items.
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
When the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the game progress processing unit is based on the story selected by the player, not the story associated with the preceding game stage. Execute the process to advance
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The preceding game stage is a practice game stage for the player to learn how to play, whereas the succeeding game stage is a production game stage for the player to actually play instead of practicing. hand,
The game progress processing unit causes the player to select one of a plurality of stories when the player plays the practice game stage of the practice game stage and the production game stage, and the selection thereof. Executes the process of setting the characters appearing in the story to be available on the practice game stage.
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The game progress processing unit causes a player who satisfies a predetermined condition to play a subsequent game stage without first playing a preceding game stage.
An information processing device characterized by this. On the computer
The story information in which the characters appearing in each story are set, the preceding game stage that allows the player to play first, and the succeeding game stage that can be played after the play in the preceding game stage is completed are set in association with each story. The process of storing the game stage information in the storage unit,
When the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the player can select one of multiple stories, and the characters appearing in the selected story can be used in the preceding game stage. Game progress processing to be set to
A game program characterized by executing. The computer
The story information in which the characters appearing in each story are set, the preceding game stage that allows the player to play first, and the succeeding game stage that can be played after the play in the preceding game stage is completed are set in association with each story. To store the game stage information that has been played in the storage unit,
When the player plays the preceding game stage of the preceding game stage and the succeeding game stage, the player can select one of multiple stories, and the characters appearing in the selected story can be used in the preceding game stage. To set to
An information processing method characterized by having.

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