JP2022048004A - Program, system, and method for providing game - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance amusement properties of a game that a plurality of players play cooperatively.SOLUTION: A player terminal 10 provides a game to a user who operates the terminal 10. In the game provided by the player terminal 10, an effect is generated to players of a predetermined mode in a manner that the game becomes more advantageous as the number of players of the predetermined mode increases so that a game strategy that a plurality of players cooperate to achieve the predetermined mode at the same time is required. Thus, the player terminal 10 can enhance amusement properties of a game that a plurality of players play cooperatively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to programs, systems, and methods for providing games.

Conventionally, various games in which a plurality of players participate and play together are known. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a game in which a plurality of players cooperate to reduce parameter values (physical strength, etc.) of an enemy game character. This game is configured to add a predetermined number of points to the points earned when different users execute attacks in succession, thereby maintaining and improving the player's willingness to continue playing the game. ing.

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However, in the above-mentioned conventional game, although an advantageous effect (addition of earned points) occurs in response to continuous attacks by different users, it cannot be said that cooperative play other than continuous attacks is fully considered. Since such cooperative play is considered to be one of the pleasures of a game in which a plurality of players cooperate and play, it is desirable to consider various plays other than continuous attacks.

One of the objects of the embodiment of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game in which a plurality of players cooperate to play a game. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the entire specification.

The program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a program for providing a game in which a plurality of players cooperate to play, and starts the predetermined mode of the player satisfying the start condition of the predetermined mode to the computer. The effect is generated for the player in the predetermined mode so that the step, the step of ending the predetermined mode of the player satisfying the end condition of the predetermined mode, and the larger number of players in the predetermined mode are more advantageous. Steps to make and to execute.

The system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a system including one or a plurality of computer processors for providing a game in which a plurality of players cooperate to play, and the one or a plurality of computer processors read. A step of starting the predetermined mode of the player satisfying the start condition of the predetermined mode, a step of ending the predetermined mode of the player satisfying the end condition of the predetermined mode, and the predetermined step according to the execution of a possible command. The step of generating an effect on the player of the predetermined mode is executed so that the larger the number of players in the mode is, the more advantageous it is.

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for providing a game executed by one or a plurality of computers and played by a plurality of players in cooperation with each other, and is a method for a player satisfying a start condition of a predetermined mode. The step of starting the predetermined mode, the step of ending the predetermined mode of the player satisfying the end condition of the predetermined mode, and the player of the predetermined mode so that the larger the number of players in the predetermined mode, the more advantageous. It is provided with a step of generating an effect on the above.

Various embodiments of the present invention can improve the interest of a game in which a plurality of players cooperate to play.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a player terminal 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which illustrates the data item managed by the player information table 451. The figure which illustrates the game screen 60. The figure which illustrates the game space 100. The figure for demonstrating the movement path and the like of a character 104 in a game space 100. The figure which illustrates the game screen 60 in the state which a certain time has passed since the fighting game was started. Enlarged view of the mysterious skill object 641. Enlarged view of the mysterious skill object 641 with certain special mode points accumulated. The flow diagram which illustrates the process which a player terminal 10 executes at the time of starting a special mode. The figure which illustrates the game screen 60 in the state that the character of a player is in a special mode. Enlarged view of the special mode display object 66.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or similar components may be labeled with the same reference numerals.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a player terminal 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the terminal 10 is communicably connected to the game management server 40 via a communication network 30 such as the Internet. In FIG. 1, only one player terminal 10 is shown, but a plurality of player terminals 10 are connected to each other via the server 40 or directly so as to be able to communicate with each other. The terminal 10 provides a game to a user who operates the terminal 10. The player terminal 10 is an example of a device that implements all or part of the system of the present invention.

First, the hardware configuration of the player terminal 10 will be described. The player terminal 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a computer processor 11, a main memory 12, an input / output I / F13, a communication I / F14, and a storage (storage device). 15 and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 11 is configured as a CPU, a GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The input / output I / F 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with an operator and the like. The input / output I / F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the input / output I / F 13 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 30 or the like.

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The program stored in the storage 15 can be downloaded and installed from the application market or the like. In the present embodiment, the storage 15 stores the game application 20 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The application 20 is an example of a program that implements all or part of the program of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the player terminal 10 may be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, a personal computer, a game-dedicated terminal, or the like.

Next, the hardware configuration of the game management server 40 will be described. The game management server 40 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, the computer processor 41, the main memory 42, the input / output I / F43, the communication I / F44, and the storage (storage device). ) 45, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 41 is configured as a CPU, a GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 45 or the like into the main memory 42, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 42 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The input / output I / F 43 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with an operator and the like. The input / output I / F 43 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the input / output I / F 43 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 44 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 30 or the like.

The storage 45 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 45 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. For example, the storage 45 has a player information table 451 that manages player information about game players. Further, the storage 45 stores the server-side program 50. At least a portion of the program 50 may be executed on the player terminal 10 side via a web browser or other application (including, for example, a game application 20).

In the present embodiment, the game management server 40 can be configured by using a plurality of computers, each of which has the above-mentioned hardware configuration. For example, the server 40 may be configured by one or more server devices.

The game management server 40 configured in this way has functions as a web server and an application server, and executes various processes in response to a request from a web browser or other application executed on the player terminal 10. , Screen data (for example, HTML data) and control data corresponding to the result of the processing are transmitted to the player terminal 10. The player terminal 10 displays a web page or other screen based on the received data.

For example, the player terminal 10 can acquire information about the corresponding player, various data, and the like from the game management server 40 in response to the activation of the game application 20. Further, for example, the player terminal 10 can acquire various data and the like from the game management server 40 and transmit the latest information of the player to the game management server 40 while the game application 20 is being executed. In the present embodiment, the player terminal 10 can also be configured to provide the game without communication with the game management server 40.

Next, the functions of the player terminal 10 and the game management server 40 configured in this way will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the computer processor 11 of the player terminal 10 executes a command included in a program (for example, at least a part of a game application 20) read into the main memory 12 to control the game progress control unit 111. It is configured to function as.

The game progress control unit 111 is configured to execute various processes related to control of the progress of the game in the present embodiment. For example, the game progress control unit 111 is configured to generate and display images of various screens related to the game. Further, for example, the game progress control unit 111 is configured to execute various operations for advancing the game. For example, the game progress control unit 111 executes various operations for advancing the game in response to the operation input by the player, and generates and displays an image of the screen according to the calculation result. Further, for example, the game progress control unit 111 executes various operations for advancing the game based on the operation input information in the other player terminal 10 transmitted from the other player terminal 10.

The game in the present embodiment is configured as a game in which a plurality of players cooperate to play. In the game, the plurality of players typically have the same or similar game goals and play together to achieve the game goals. The plurality of players form, for example, a team or a group. The plurality of players may include a player controlled by a computer (player terminal 10). Such games may be configured as, for example, combat games (including, for example, fighting games) fighting between characters, action games, shooting games, card games, puzzle games, RPGs, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the computer processor 41 of the game management server 40 controls the management function by executing an instruction included in a program read into the main memory 42 (for example, at least a part of the server-side program 50). It is configured to function as a unit 411.

The management function control unit 411 is configured to execute various processes related to the control of the game management function in the present embodiment. For example, the management function control unit 411 transmits screen data and control data of various screens related to the management function to the player terminal 10 and responds to an operation input by the player via the screen displayed on the player terminal 10. Then, various processes are executed, and screen data, control data, and the like corresponding to the results of the processes are transmitted to the player terminal 10. Management function The function controlled by the control unit 411 includes, for example, login processing (user authentication), billing control, player matching processing, player management (for example, updating of the player information table 451 and the like) and the like.

In the present embodiment, the game progress control unit 111 of the player terminal 10 starts the predetermined mode of the player who satisfies the start condition of the predetermined mode, and ends the predetermined mode of the player who satisfies the end condition of the predetermined mode. It is configured to do. That is, the game progress control unit 111 is configured to manage the start and end of the predetermined mode for each of the plurality of players.

Further, the game progress control unit 111 is configured to generate an effect on the player in the predetermined mode so that the larger the number of players in the predetermined mode is, the more advantageous it is. For example, the game progress control unit 111 is configured to generate a larger effect as the number of players in the predetermined mode increases. Further, for example, the game progress control unit 111 generates a predetermined effect when the number of players in the predetermined mode is equal to or more than a predetermined value, but does not generate the predetermined effect when the number of the players is less than the predetermined value. It is configured as follows. In the present embodiment, the effect generated for the player in the predetermined mode is, for example, an effect for the player to advance the game satisfactorily, and various kinds of effects may be included.

As described above, in the game provided by the player terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the effect is generated for the player in the predetermined mode so that the larger the number of players in the predetermined mode is, the more advantageous the game is, so that a plurality of players can play the game. A game strategy is required to cooperate and simultaneously enter a predetermined mode. In this way, the player terminal 10 can improve the interest of the game in which a plurality of players cooperate to play.

In the present embodiment, the game progress control unit 111 generates a first effect for the one player in response to the start of the predetermined mode of the one player, and also causes the other player in the predetermined mode to perform the first effect. It may be configured to produce a second effect that is different from the first effect. In this case, for example, if the predetermined mode of the first player is started in a state where there is no player in the predetermined mode (at this time, the number of players in the predetermined mode is "1"), only the first player is concerned. When the predetermined mode of the second player is started before the predetermined mode of the first player ends after the first effect occurs (at this time, the number of players in the predetermined mode is "2"). The first effect is generated for the second player, and the second effect is further generated for the first player. That is, in this case, it can be said that the effect is generated so that the larger the number of players in the predetermined mode, the more advantageous it is. Such a configuration facilitates the cooperation of the players to enter the predetermined mode at the same time, and as a result, the interest of the game may be improved.

In this case, the second effect generated on the other player who has started the predetermined mode in advance may include various effects. For example, the end condition of the predetermined mode includes a condition (as a necessary condition or a sufficient condition) that the duration of the predetermined mode reaches the time limit, and in this case, the second effect extends the time limit of the predetermined mode. Includes the effect of doing (delaying, expanding). Such a configuration can prolong the period of the predetermined mode of the player who has previously entered the predetermined mode.

Further, the first effect generated for the one player in response to the start of the predetermined mode of the one player may also include various effects. For example, the first effect includes the effect of enhancing the game parameters associated with the player. For example, the game progress control unit 111 enhances the game parameter so that the degree of enhancement increases as the number of players in the predetermined mode increases (for example, the value of the parameter having a numerical form is added or subtracted). ). These parameters include, but are not limited to, parameters such as physical fitness (HP) and strength in a competitive game. Such a configuration facilitates the player to initiate a predetermined mode for enhancing game parameters, which may improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the present embodiment, the start condition of the predetermined mode may include various conditions. For example, the starting condition is composed of a plurality of necessary conditions and / or a plurality of sufficient conditions. For example, the start condition of the predetermined mode includes a condition (as a necessary condition or a sufficient condition) that the value of the parameter for the predetermined mode associated with the player reaches the predetermined value. In this case, the game progress control unit 111 updates the value of the predetermined mode parameter associated with each of the plurality of players, determines the player whose predetermined mode parameter value has reached the predetermined value, and determines the player of the parameter. A player whose value has reached a predetermined value is configured to start a predetermined mode immediately or after waiting for other requirements to be satisfied (including, for example, an instruction by the player). Such a configuration may give the player the pleasure of updating the parameters for starting a predetermined mode.

The game in the present embodiment can be configured as a game in which a plurality of characters corresponding to a plurality of players are used, and in this case, the predetermined mode parameter is updated based on at least the type of the corresponding character. Can be configured as For example, the game progress control unit 111 determines a predetermined mode parameter update method (including update timing, update width, and the like) based on at least the type of the corresponding character. For example, the game progress control unit 111 updates the value of the predetermined mode parameter according to the first action (for example, an attack in a battle game) by the character when the corresponding character type is the first type. , When the corresponding character type is the second type, it may be configured to update according to the second action (for example, defense in the battle game) by the character. Such a configuration allows the parameter to be updated based on the character type for initiating a predetermined mode, and as a result, may give the player enjoyment regarding the selection of the character, for example.

In the present embodiment, the game progress control unit 111 may be configured to generate a third effect on another player who is not in the predetermined mode in response to the start of the predetermined mode of one player. Such a third effect may include various effects. Since such a configuration has an effect on a player who is not in the predetermined mode according to the start of the predetermined mode of any player, the interest of the game can be improved including the player who is not in the predetermined mode.

For example, the third effect changes the update method of the predetermined mode parameter so that the value of the predetermined mode parameter can easily reach the predetermined value (for example, increase the update frequency or increase the update width). Includes the effect of increasing). In this case, for example, the game progress control unit 111 updates the predetermined mode parameter with the first width when the player in the predetermined mode does not exist, while the game progress control unit 111 updates the parameter in the presence of the player in the predetermined mode. Update with a second width that is larger than the first width. Such a configuration promotes a plurality of players to be in a predetermined mode at the same time.

Further, when the game of the present embodiment is a fighting game in which a plurality of characters corresponding to a plurality of players fight against an enemy character, the game progress control unit 111 plays a player who satisfies the start condition of a predetermined mode. It may be configured to cancel the motion inside, reproduce the start motion of the predetermined mode, and perform an attack determination with the reproduction of the start motion. In such a configuration, since the motion being played is canceled and the attack is determined according to the start of the predetermined mode, strategicity regarding the timing of starting the predetermined mode in the fighting game is required, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. Can be.

In this case, the game progress control unit 111 makes it possible to cancel the start motion of the predetermined mode when the motion being played is an attack motion, while the motion being played is not an attack motion (for example, a defensive motion or a hit (for example). It may be configured so that the start motion of the predetermined mode cannot be canceled in the case of (damaged) motion, the case of being in a standby state, and the like). In this case, for example, the rigidity difference between the character that started the predetermined mode and the enemy character that has been attacked by the attack determination according to the start of the predetermined mode is reduced (the timing at which these characters can move). The time length (for example, the number of frames, etc.) of each of the start motion of the predetermined mode and the "damaged" motion when the attack is received is set so that the difference becomes small). Then, when the attack motion is changed to the predetermined mode, the start motion of the predetermined mode can be canceled and the character can move faster than the enemy character. Such a configuration requires strategicity regarding the timing of starting a predetermined mode in a fighting game (for example, the state of the player himself / herself), and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, a specific example as one aspect of the player terminal 10 having such a function will be described. In this example, the player terminal 10 provides a fighting game in which characters fight between characters. The fighting game of this example is played by four characters, which may include a player character operated by a real player as well as a non-player character operated by a computer. Hereinafter, a fighting game in the form of a team battle in which four characters are divided into two teams to play against each other will be described.

FIG. 2 illustrates the data items managed by the player information table 451 in this example. The player information table 451 in this example manages information about the players of the game and, as illustrated, includes an account name, gender, date of birth, etc. in association with a "player account" that identifies an individual player. Manage data items such as "basic information" and "levels" that increase as you win in fighting games.

In this example, a player who desires to play a fighting game requests the game management server 40 to match four players who play the fighting game together via the player terminal 10, and the server 40 (management function control). Part 411) performs matching from among the players who are waiting for the fighting game to be played. Matching is performed, for example, based on the level of each player (eg, so that players with similar levels are matched). The four matched players are divided into two teams. When playing a fighting game, the player terminals 10 of each of the four matched players are directly connected so as to be able to communicate directly by the P2P method, and in each player terminal 10, in addition to the player's own operation input, in addition to the player's own operation input, The progress of the game is controlled based on the operation input information received from the player terminal 10 of another player.

FIG. 3 illustrates a game screen 60 for playing a fighting game in this example. The screen 60 is displayed on the player terminal 10 after matching the players playing together. As shown in the figure, the game screen 60 displays a game space 100 in which fighting between characters is performed in the entire screen area. Further, the game screen 60 has an information display area 62 located at the upper end of the screen and displaying various information, and a skill attack instruction area 64 located at the lower right corner of the screen to instruct the execution of a skill attack. These areas 62 and 64 are superimposed and displayed on the game space 100.

As shown in FIG. 3, the information display area 62 includes a first team area 631 that displays information about a team that includes the player himself, and a second team area 632 that displays information about an enemy team that does not include the player himself. These areas 631 and 632 are displayed in a mutually distinguishable state (in the example of FIG. 3, each of the areas 631 and 632 is drawn as a frame of a rounded quadrangle). In this example, in the first team area 631, the first indicator 621 that displays the status of the player's own character (1P) is arranged on the left side, and the status of another character (2P) of the same team's ally is displayed. The second indicator 622 to be displayed is arranged on the right side. Further, in the second team area 632, two second indicators 622 that display the statuses of the two characters (3P and 4P) of the enemy team are arranged side by side. The length of the second indicator 622 in the left-right direction is shorter than that of the first indicator 621. Each of the first and second indicators 621 and 622 displays the HP (hit point) state (degree of decrease from the maximum value) in the left half thereof, while the SP (skill point) state (skill point) state in the right half thereof. The degree of decrease from the maximum value) is displayed. In this example, as HP decreases, the maximum value (upper limit) of SP increases.

Further, the first and second team areas 631 and 632 have the names of the corresponding teams (“TEAM A” and “TEAM B” in the example of FIG. 3) and the remaining life (stock) at the upper end thereof. Display the number of. The number of remaining lives is shown as the number of life objects 633 with the appearance of a circular face. The initial value for the number of remaining lives for each team is 3. Further, the information display area 62 displays the remaining time of the fighting game in the lower right corner thereof (in the example of FIG. 3, "180 seconds left" is displayed).

In the skill attack instruction area 64, one mystery skill object 641 for instructing the character to execute the mystery skill is arranged in the lower right corner, and 3 for instructing the character to execute the normal skill. Two normal skill objects 642 are arranged on the upper side, the upper left side, and the left side of the mysterious skill object 641, respectively.

FIG. 4 illustrates the game space 100 in this example. In this example, the game space 100 is configured as a three-dimensional virtual space, and as shown, has a ground 102, four characters 104, and an inverted triangular shape located above each character 104. It has a player display object 106 that has and displays the corresponding player information (any of 1P to 4P). The object 106 follows the character 104 in response to the movement of the corresponding character 104. Each character 104 is selected by each player from a plurality of preset characters. Further, when a character of the same type is selected by a plurality of players, the characters are changed so that their designs including colors are different from each other so that they can be identified.

Further, in the game space 100 of this example, a movement path of the character 104 is set. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 5, in the game space 100, as a movement path of the character 104, a first line 1021 extending linearly in the left-right direction on the front side of the ground 102 and a back side of the ground 102. A second line 1022 extending linearly in the left-right direction is set in the above. Character 104 can move laterally along each of these first and second lines 1021 and 1022, and can move back and forth between these first and second lines 1021 and 1022. can.

Further, in the game space 100 of this example, the positions where the four characters 104 are initially arranged at the start of the fighting game are set. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the initial position IP1 in which the first character 104 (1P) is initially arranged is set on the left side of the first line 1021 on the front side, and the second character is set. The initial position IP2 where 104 (2P) is initially placed is set on the left side of the second line 1022 on the back side, and the initial position IP3 where the third character 104 (3P) is initially placed is on the front side. The initial position IP4, which is set on the right side of the first line 1021 and in which the fourth character 104 (4P) is initially arranged, is set on the right side of the second line 1022 on the back side.

In this example, when the fighting game is started, the player can operate the corresponding character 104 through the operation of the touch panel of the player terminal 10. For example, the character 104 moves in response to an operation on other areas other than the information display area 62 and the skill attack instruction area 64 in the entire screen area of the game screen 60. Specifically, for example, the character 104 runs (dashes) in the direction of the flick operation by flicking in the left-right direction in the other area, and exists in the direction of the flick operation by flicking in the up-down direction. Move to the first or second line 1021 or 1022 (change the line).

Further, for example, the character 104 executes a physical attack in response to an operation on the other area in the entire screen area of the game screen 60. Specifically, for example, the character 104 executes a first physical attack by a single tap operation in the other area, and executes a second physical attack having a larger attack power than the first physical attack by a double tap operation. The second physical attack is more susceptible to counterattack because the attack motion is larger than that of the first physical attack. When such a physical attack is executed, an attack determination is made against the enemy character, and when it is determined that the attack hits, the corresponding damage is given to the enemy character. The HP of the damaged character is reduced by the amount corresponding to the damage.

Further, for example, the character 104 executes a skill attack in response to an operation on the skill attack instruction area 64. Specifically, for example, the character 104 executes a mysterious skill attack by a single tap operation on the mysterious skill object 641, and executes a normal skill attack by a single tap operation on the normal skill object 642. In this example, the types of skill attacks that can be executed (three normal skills and one mysterious skill type) differ depending on the type of character. When such a skill attack is executed, an attack determination is made against the enemy character, and when it is determined that the attack hits, the corresponding damage is given to the enemy character. The HP of the damaged character is reduced by the amount corresponding to the damage. Further, the SP of the character who made the skill attack is reduced by the amount corresponding to the type of the skill attack. SP recovers over time.

Here, the mystery skill attack executed by the single tap operation on the mystery skill object 641 can be executed when the corresponding character 104 is in the special mode (predetermined mode). The details of the special mode will be described later.

Further, for example, the character 104 executes defense in response to an operation on the other area in the entire screen area of the game screen 60. Specifically, for example, the character 104 performs a defense against an attack from a direction opposite to the direction of the slide operation by the slide operation in the left-right direction in the other area.

FIG. 6 illustrates a game screen 60 in a state where a certain time has passed since the fighting game was started. As shown in the figure, the game screen 60 in this state changes the display of the first and second indicators 621 and 622 according to the fluctuations of the HP and SP of each character 104. Further, the display of the remaining time in the lower right corner of the information display area 62 is updated according to the passage of time.

Here, the details of the special mode will be described. In this example, in order to start the special mode (shift to the special mode), it is necessary to accumulate (accumulate) the special mode points (predetermined mode parameters) up to the maximum value. In this example, the maximum value of the special mode points and the method of acquiring the points differ depending on the type of the character.

Specifically, the method of acquiring points for special mode is that a character whose character type is "attack charge type" acquires points for special mode by executing a normal skill attack. The number of points earned by one attack is preset to a different value for each type of normal skill.

In addition, a character whose character type is "defense charge type" gains special mode points by defending a skill attack (normal skill attack or mysterious skill attack) from an enemy character. The number of points obtained by one defense is preset to a different value depending on the type of skill attack received from the enemy character. In addition, a character whose character type is "special charge type" acquires special mode points by executing a predetermined number of normal skill attacks in a predetermined order. The number of points earned by each attack is preset so that the points for special mode will be accumulated up to the maximum value when all of the predetermined number of normal skill attacks are executed.

In this example, the accumulation status of the special mode points of the player's own character is displayed via the mysterious skill object 641 of the skill attack instruction area 64. FIG. 7 illustrates an enlarged view of the mysterious skill object 641. As shown, the circular mystery skill object 641 has a donut-shaped gauge portion 6411 inside its outer peripheral portion.

FIG. 8 illustrates an enlarged view of the mysterious skill object 641 in a state where certain special mode points are accumulated. As shown in the figure, the mysterious skill object 641 in this state displays the point display unit 6412 for indicating the accumulation status of the special mode points at that time in the gauge unit 6411. The point display unit 6412 sets the 12 o'clock position of the donut-shaped gauge unit 6411 as 0 point, and extends clockwise from the 12 o'clock position as the number of points increases. Then, one round of the gauge unit 6411 corresponds to the maximum value of the special mode point. That is, the gauge unit 6411 of the mystery skill object 641 displays the ratio of the current value to the maximum value of the special mode point via the point display unit 6412 extending clockwise.

As described above, when the points for the special mode are accumulated up to the maximum value, the special mode of the corresponding character can be started (the character is transferred to the special mode). In this example, when the special mode points are accumulated up to the maximum value, the appearance of the mysterious skill object 641 changes, and for example, the object 641 is displayed with a special effect. The player can recognize that the special mode points are accumulated up to the maximum value (that is, the special mode can be started) by the change in the display of the object 641.

In this example, when a long tap operation is performed on the mysterious skill object 641 while the points for the special mode are accumulated up to the maximum value, the special mode is started. FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating the process executed by the player terminal 10 when the special mode is started. First, as shown in the figure, the player terminal 10 cancels the motion during playback of the character that starts the special mode (step S100). Specifically, the motion includes, for example, an attack motion, a defensive motion, a movement motion, a damaged (damaged) motion, and the like.

Then, when the canceled motion is an attack motion (YES in step S110), the player terminal 10 determines the attack on the surroundings and reproduces the start motion of the special mode in a cancelable state (step). S120), if the canceled motion is not an attack motion (NO in step S110), the attack determination against the surroundings is performed, and the start motion of the special mode is reproduced in a non-cancellable state (step S130).

In this example, the temporal length of the "damaged" motion of the enemy character attacked by the attack determination against the surroundings is substantially the same as the temporal length of the start motion of the special mode. Therefore, unless the start motion of the special mode is canceled, the rigidity difference between the character that started the special mode and the enemy character that has been attacked by the start of the special mode is approximately 0, and at substantially the same timing. The following operations are possible. On the other hand, a character that cancels the attack motion being played and starts the special mode (shifts from the attack state to the special mode) may cancel the start motion of the special mode and perform the next action earlier than the enemy character. It can and can maintain an advantageous state.

When the start motion of the special mode is reproduced in this way, the player terminal 10 then starts the special mode of the corresponding character (step S140). In this example, with the start of the special mode, the SP of the corresponding character is fully recovered.

Further, in this example, if there is a friendly character in the special mode at that time with the start of the special mode, the time limit of the special mode of the character is extended by a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds). .. In this example, the initial value of the special mode time limit (sustainable time) is set in advance according to the maximum value of the special mode points (that is, the type of character), and the larger the maximum value, the more. The initial value of the time limit becomes longer.

The special mode continues until the end condition is satisfied (NO in step S150). In this example, the character in the special mode has its attack power (game parameter) enhanced. The rate of strengthening the attack power (strengthening multiplier) is first set according to the number of characters in the special mode in the team. Specifically, the enhancement factor is 1.2 times when the number of characters in the special mode in the team is "1" (that is, when only the player's own character is in the special mode), and the team. When the number of characters in the special mode is "2" (that is, when the player's own character and the ally character are also in the special mode), the number is 1.4 times.

Further, the attack power enhancement factor is corrected according to the remaining amount of SP (ratio of the current value to the maximum value) when the special mode is started. Specifically, the enhancement factor is added by 20% points when the remaining amount of SP at the start of the special mode is 51% or more and 80% or less, and when the remaining amount of SP is 81% or more. 40% points are added to, and if the remaining amount of SP is 50% or less, it is not corrected. For example, if the number of characters in the special mode in the team is "2" and the remaining amount of SP when the special mode is started is 81% or more, the attack power enhancement factor is 1.8 times (1. 4 + 0.4).

In this example, the attack power enhancement factor fluctuates according to changes in the number of special mode characters in the team (that is, the start or end of special mode for friendly characters) during the special mode period (re). It is calculated.). However, the enhancement factor set at the start of the special mode may be maintained during the period of the special mode.

FIG. 10 illustrates a game screen 60 in which the player's own character is in the special mode. As shown in the figure, the game screen 60 in this state displays a special mode display object 66 indicating that the player's own character is in the special mode below the left end portion of the information display area 62.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of the special mode display object 66. As shown in the figure, the object 66 displays the attack power enhancement factor (indicated as “× 1.4” in the example of FIG. 11), and at the lower end thereof, shows the remaining time of the special mode. The remaining time indicator 661 is arranged. Instead of the indicator 661, the mysterious skill object 641 may display the remaining time of the special mode (for example, the point display unit 6412 that goes around the gauge unit 6411 shrinks counterclockwise). ..

Returning to the game screen 60 of FIG. 10, in the game screen 60 in this state, the appearance of the character 104 (1P), which is a special mode, changes. Other players can recognize the character, which is a special mode, by such a change in appearance.

Further, on the game screen 60 in this state, the appearance of the first team area 631 is changed to the appearance indicating that the character of the special mode exists in the corresponding team. The second team area 632 is also configured to change to the corresponding appearance if a special mode character is present in the corresponding team. In this way, the first and second team areas 631 and 632 indicate whether or not the character of the special mode exists in the corresponding team through the change in the appearance thereof.

In this example, while there are characters in the special mode in the team, the points for the special mode are likely to increase for the characters that are not in the special mode. Specifically, the number of points earned for the special mode is increased by 1.5 times.

Further, on the game screen 60 in this state, the appearance of the mysterious skill object 641 is changed to the appearance indicating that the player's own character is in the special mode. As described above, if a single tap operation is performed on the mysterious skill object 641 while the player's own character is in the special mode, the mysterious skill attack by the character is executed. The mysterious skill attack is set as, for example, a skill attack that is stronger than a normal skill attack (for example, the damage given is large).

Returning to the flow chart of FIG. 9, when the end condition of the special mode is satisfied (YES in step S150), the player terminal 10 ends the special mode of the corresponding character (step S160). In this example, the termination condition of the special mode is that one of the following three sufficient conditions is satisfied.
(1) The elapsed time of the special mode reaches the time limit (2) The mysterious skill attack by the corresponding character is executed (3) The HP of the corresponding character becomes 0

In the fighting game of this example, when the HP of any character becomes 0 (defeated or becomes a death state), one life of the team to which the character whose HP becomes 0 belongs is consumed. When life is consumed, one life object 633 at the upper end of the first team area 631 or the second team area 632 disappears.

Further, in the fighting game of this example, the character whose HP becomes 0 is revived (reappears, respawns) at a position based on the operation by the player. Specifically, when the HP of the corresponding player's own character becomes 0, the corresponding player waits for the flick operation to be performed, and the character reappears at the position corresponding to the flick operation. Specifically, the position where the character reappears is the position corresponding to the direction of the flick operation among the positions of the initial arrangements of the four characters.

The reappearing character has fully recovered HP and SP, and is set to be invincible. A character in an invincible state is not subject to an attack determination by another character, for example, and is not damaged. The invincible state of the character is canceled according to the satisfaction of the cancellation condition of the invincible state. Specifically, the invincible state release condition includes the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), the invincible state character itself performing an attack, and the like.

In this way, the four characters 104 attack each other with each enemy character 104, the team whose life is 0 is the winner, and the team whose life is 0 is the loser. If the remaining time of the fighting game becomes 0 before the life of either team becomes 0, the team with the largest number of remaining lives at that time wins. If both teams have the same number of remaining lives, it is a draw.

In the above example, as the effect that occurs in response to the start of the special mode of the character, "extension of the time limit of the special mode" that occurs for other characters that are in the special mode at that time, the character that started the special mode We have illustrated "strengthening the attack power" that occurs against ourselves and "increasing the number of points earned for special mode points" that occurs against other characters that are not in special mode. An example of an effect that occurs in response to the start of a predetermined mode in, in place of or in addition to at least a part of the effect, which is given to another effect (for example, to evaluate a battle). The effect of increasing points and scores, etc., and the effect of increasing the value (quantity, quality, etc.) of items that can be obtained during a match (during a fight) may be included.) Further, in another example of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the effect on other characters that are in the special mode at that time and / or the effect on other characters that are not in the special mode from occurring.

In the above example, the special mode is started when the long tap operation is performed on the mysterious skill object 641 while the points for the special mode are accumulated up to the maximum value, but the start condition of the special mode is this. Not limited to. For example, it is possible to set the start condition of the special mode so that the special mode is automatically started without a specific operation by the player such as such a long tap operation.

In the above-mentioned example, a fighting game is illustrated, but in another example of the present embodiment, various types of games other than the fighting game can be applied, and in the game, a plurality of players who play cooperatively may play. Among them, the effect can be generated for the player so that the larger the number of players in the mode corresponding to the special mode, the more advantageous it is.

The game provided by the player terminal 10 according to the present embodiment described above is advantageous for the player in the predetermined mode so that the larger the number of players in the predetermined mode (for example, the special mode in the above-mentioned example), the more advantageous the game. Since effects (for example, extension of the time limit of the special mode in the above example, enhancement of attack power, etc.) occur, a game strategy is required in which a plurality of players cooperate to enter a predetermined mode at the same time. .. In this way, the player terminal 10 can improve the interest of the game in which a plurality of players cooperate to play.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a part or all of the functions of the game progress control unit 111 of the player terminal 10 in the above-described embodiment are realized by the cooperation of the player terminal 10 and the game management server 40. Alternatively, it can be realized by the game management server 40. For example, when the function of the game progress control unit 111 is realized by the game management server 40, the player terminal 10 is a video (for example, an image corresponding to the progress of the game) provided from the game management server 40 (for example, in a streaming format). Can be configured to display, receive operation input by the player, and transfer to the server 40 (transmission of operation input information). A game with such a configuration is sometimes called a cloud game.

The processes and procedures described herein are implemented by software, hardware or any combination thereof, other than those expressly described. For example, the processes and procedures described herein are realized by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a magnetic disk. Further, the processes and procedures described in the present specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processes and procedures, and can be executed by various computers.

Even if it is described that the processes and procedures described herein are performed by a single device, software, component, module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple devices. Can be performed by a component of, and / or multiple modules. The software and hardware elements described herein can also be realized by integrating them into fewer components or by breaking them down into more components.

In the present specification, even if the components of the invention are described as either singular or plural, or even if they are described without limitation to either singular or plural, they should be understood separately in the context. Except for, the component may be singular or plural.

10 Player terminal 11 Computer processor 111 Game progress control unit 15 Storage 20 Game application 40 Game management server 41 Computer processor 411 Management function control unit 45 Storage 451 Player information table 50 Server side program 60 Game screen 64 Skill attack instruction area 641 Mysterious skill object 6411 Gauge unit 6412 Point display unit 66 Special mode display object

Claims (15)

A program for providing a game in which multiple players cooperate to play a computer.
A step of starting the predetermined mode of a player who satisfies the start condition of the predetermined mode, and
A step of ending the predetermined mode of a player who satisfies the end condition of the predetermined mode, and
A step of generating an effect on the player of the predetermined mode is executed so that the larger the number of players in the predetermined mode is, the more advantageous it is.
program. In the step of generating the effect, in response to the start of the predetermined mode of one player, the first effect is generated for the one player and the first effect is generated for the other player of the predetermined mode. Including producing different second effects,
The program of claim 1. The termination condition of the predetermined mode includes a condition that the duration of the predetermined mode reaches the time limit.
The second effect includes the effect of extending the time limit of the predetermined mode.
The program of claim 2. The step of generating the effect includes generating the first effect for the player 1 in response to the start of the predetermined mode of the player.
The first effect includes the effect of strengthening the first parameter associated with the player so that the greater the number of players in the predetermined mode, the greater the degree of strengthening.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The computer is further made to perform a step of updating the value of the second parameter associated with each of the plurality of players.
The start condition of the predetermined mode includes a condition that the value of the second parameter reaches a predetermined value.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The game is configured as a game in which a plurality of characters corresponding to the plurality of players are used.
The step of updating the value of the second parameter comprises updating the value of the second parameter based on at least the corresponding character type.
The program of claim 5. The step of updating the value of the second parameter updates the value of the second parameter in response to the first action by the corresponding character when the corresponding character type is the first type, while the corresponding correspondence. Including updating the value of the second parameter according to the second action by the corresponding character when the type of the character to be is the second type.
The program of claim 6. The game is configured as a battle game in which the plurality of characters fight against an enemy character.
The first action is an attack,
The second action is defense.
The program of claim 7. Further, the computer is made to perform a step of generating a third effect for another player who is not in the predetermined mode in response to the start of the predetermined mode of one player.
The third effect includes the effect of changing the method of updating the second parameter so that the value of the second parameter can easily reach the predetermined value.
The program according to any one of claims 5 to 8. Further, the computer is made to execute a step of generating a third effect for another player who is not in the predetermined mode in response to the start of the predetermined mode of one player.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The game is configured as a fighting game in which a plurality of characters corresponding to the plurality of players each fight against an enemy character.
The step of starting the predetermined mode cancels the playing motion of the player satisfying the start condition of the predetermined mode, reproduces the start motion of the predetermined mode, and makes an attack determination with the reproduction of the start motion. Including that
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The step of starting the predetermined mode makes it possible to cancel the start motion of the predetermined mode when the motion being played is an attack motion, while starting the predetermined mode when the motion being played is not an attack motion. Including making motion non-cancelable,
The program of claim 11. The plurality of players belong to the same team.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 12. A system provided with one or more computer processors to provide a game in which a plurality of players cooperate to play a game.
The one or more computer processors said, depending on the execution of readable instructions,
A step of starting the predetermined mode of a player who satisfies the start condition of the predetermined mode, and
A step of ending the predetermined mode of a player who satisfies the end condition of the predetermined mode, and
A step of generating an effect on the player of the predetermined mode is executed so that the larger the number of players in the predetermined mode is, the more advantageous it is.
system. A method for providing a game that is executed by one or more computers and is played by a plurality of players in cooperation.
The process of starting the predetermined mode of the player who satisfies the start condition of the predetermined mode, and
The step of ending the predetermined mode of the player satisfying the end condition of the predetermined mode, and
A step of generating an effect on the player of the predetermined mode is provided so that the larger the number of players in the predetermined mode is, the more advantageous it is.
Method.

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