JP2023018098A - Program, Game Device, Server Device, and Game Providing Method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program and a game device capable of improving the strategy of a game strategy by having the ability value of a player character affect the duplication of objects, and having the ability value of the player character affect the arrangement of the duplicated object.

SOLUTION: A game device has a predetermined game field and executes a game in which a plurality of characters is arranged in the game field. A plurality of objects are arranged in the game field, on the basis of a player's operation input or computer control, among a plurality of objects arranged on the game field, designation of a predetermined object is accepted, the designated object is duplicated, and the duplicated object is stored in a duplicate object storage unit as a duplicate object. The designated object is duplicated on the basis of the ability value of the player character and the duplicate object is arranged on the game field on the basis of the ability value of the player character.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a program and a game device.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game system that generates an image viewed from a virtual camera in a game space has been known, and is popular as a system that allows users to experience so-called virtual reality.

Now, in such a game, there are techniques for requesting duplication of an item possessed by the player character and performing control to increase the item (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-200031), selecting the ability of the opponent, and applying the selected ability to the player character. (For example, Patent Document 2), a game technology in which a character appearing in a game captures the motion of an opponent's technique, assigns the captured motion, and uses it as his own technique ( For example, Patent Document 3).

JP 2009-297208 JP 2000-84247 JP 2002-346208

However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 simply increases the number of items, the technique described in Patent Document 2 simply uses the opponent's ability as one's own ability, and the technique described in Patent Document 3 above simply uses the opponent's ability as one's own ability. captures the opponent's motion and assigns it to one's own character.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its object is to allow the ability value of the player character to influence the duplication of the object, and to allow the ability value of the player character to influence the arrangement of the duplicated object. To provide a program and a game device capable of improving the strategic nature of game strategy by giving them.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program for executing a game in which a predetermined game field exists and a plurality of characters are arranged in the game field,
an arrangement unit for arranging a plurality of objects on the game field;
a receiving unit that receives designation of a predetermined object among the plurality of objects arranged on the game field based on a player's operation input or computer control;
causing the computer to function as a replicating unit that replicates the specified object and stores the replicated object as a replicated object in a replicated object storage unit;
The duplicating unit
duplicating the specified object based on the ability value of the player character;
The placement unit
The present invention relates to a program characterized by arranging the duplicate object on the game field based on the ability value of a player character.

The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium storing the program. The present invention also relates to a game device having the above configuration and a server device having the above configuration.

In the present invention, the timing of storing the duplicate object in the duplicate object storage unit and the timing of placing the duplicate object in the game space may be the same (almost the same) or different.

Also, "objects (including duplicate objects)" are not limited to objects. For example, the object may be a character (player character, enemy character, etc.).

Also, "duplicating an object" includes both duplicating the information of the object as it is and duplicating a part of the information of the object by altering it. In other words, the information (contents) of the duplicate object may be different from the information of the original object to be duplicated.

According to the present invention, a designated object is duplicated, the duplicated object is stored as a duplicated object in the duplicated object storage unit, and the duplicated object is placed on the game field based on the ability value of the player character. can affect the duplication of objects, and the player character's ability value can affect the placement of the duplicated objects, thereby improving the strategic nature of the game strategy.

In particular, according to the present invention, a specified object is duplicated based on the ability value of the player character. Therefore, for example, the lower the ability value of the player character is, the more deteriorated the performance and shape of the duplicate object can be. Become. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation to grow the player character so as not to deteriorate the performance and shape of the duplicate object.

Further, according to the present invention, duplicate objects are arranged on the game field based on the ability value of the player character. Therefore, for example, the lower the ability value of the player character, the worse the performance and shape of the duplicate object. becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to increase the motivation to grow the player character so that the performance and shape of the duplicated object to be placed are not degraded.

(2) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The computer may further function as a change processing unit that changes at least one of the type, number, and attributes of the duplicate objects based on the ability value of the player character.

According to the present invention, for example, as the player character grows, it becomes possible to increase at least one of the types, number, and attributes of duplicate objects, so that the player can progress the game while enjoying the growth of the player character. be able to.

(3) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The duplicating unit determines a maximum number of times the duplicated object is stored in the duplicated object storage unit based on at least one of the type of the duplicated object and an ability value of the player character, and determines the number of times the duplicated object is stored. Processing to reduce the number of times below the limit,
as well as,
The placement unit determines a limit number of times to place the duplicate object based on at least one of the type of the duplicate object and the ability value of the player character, and sets the number of times the duplicate object is placed to the limit number of times or less. process,
You may make it perform at least one of.

According to the present invention, since the number of times of storing a duplicate object is made equal to or less than the limit number of times, the number of times of storing a duplicate object can be limited. For example, it is beneficial to limit the number of times a duplicate object is stored because storing many duplicate objects reduces free storage space.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the limit number of times for storing the duplicate object is determined based on at least one of the type of the duplicate object and the ability value of the player character. becomes possible. Further, for example, it is possible to increase the limit number of times in accordance with the ability value of the player character, and it is possible to determine the limit number of times that promotes growth of the player character.

In addition, according to the present invention, the number of times of arranging a duplicate object is made equal to or less than the limit number of times, so the number of times of arranging a duplicate object can be limited. For example, when the drawing processing load increases due to the placement of a large number of duplicate objects, it is beneficial to limit the number of times the duplicate objects are placed.

Furthermore, since the present invention determines the limit number of times a duplicate object is placed based on at least one of the type of the duplicate object and the ability value of the player character, it determines an appropriate limit number of times according to the type of object. becomes possible. Also, for example, it is possible to increase the limit number of times in accordance with the ability value of the player character, and it is possible to determine the limit number of times that promotes growth of the player character.

(4) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The placement unit is
At least one of the shape and performance of the duplicate object may be degraded according to the number of times the duplicate object is placed.

According to the present invention, since at least one of the shape and performance of the duplicated object is degraded according to the number of times of placement, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the duplicated object is carelessly and repeatedly placed. As a result, the number of replicated objects to be arranged can be suppressed, and the drawing processing load can be reduced.

(5) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The duplicating unit
The replicated object may be stored in the replicated object storage section on condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from a predetermined parameter.

According to the present invention, the replicated object is stored in the replicated object storage section on condition that the given consumption value is subtracted from the predetermined parameter, so that the player increases the predetermined parameter to get the chance to store the replicated object. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The placement unit
The duplicate object may be placed on condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from a given parameter.

According to the present invention, duplicate objects are placed on the condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from a given parameter, so the player is required to increase the given parameter to get a chance to place the duplicate object. , can improve the interest of the game.

(7) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The placement unit
The placement of the duplicate object may be maintained provided that a given consumption value is subtracted from the maintenance parameter.

According to the present invention, the placement of the duplicated objects is maintained on the condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from the maintenance parameter, so the player can increase the maintenance parameter to maintain the placement of the duplicated object. It is necessary, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The placement unit
One of a plurality of layout types is selected based on at least one of the ability value of the player character, the type of the duplicated object, and an instruction from the player, and the duplicated object is laid out in the selected layout type. You may make it

According to the present invention, one of a plurality of layout types is selected based on at least one of the ability value of the player character, the type of the duplicated object, and the instruction of the player, and the selected layout type is used for duplication. Placing objects allows the player to strategically play the game considering duplicate object placement types.

(9) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
causing the computer to further function as an operation control unit that executes a predetermined operation for the placed duplicate object based on an operation instruction;
The operation control unit
The order in which the duplicate objects are stored in the duplicate object storage unit, the order in which the duplicate objects are placed on the game field, the order in which the duplicate objects are arranged in descending order of attack power, the order in which the duplicate objects are in descending order of defensive power, and the order of the duplicate objects. A predetermined operation may be executed for the plurality of duplicated objects arranged according to at least one of the descending order of resilience.

According to the present invention, the execution order of actions for a plurality of placed duplicate objects is clarified, and the player can play the game strategically.

(10) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The duplicating unit
Whether or not to store the duplicate object may be determined based on the storage probability set for the original object, and the duplicate object may be stored when it is determined to store the duplicate object.

According to the present invention, the success or failure of storing the replicated object is determined based on the storage probability set for the original object, so storing the replicated object in the replicated object storage unit is uncertain. It can improve the fun of the game.

(11) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The placement unit
Whether or not to place the duplicate object may be determined based on the placement probability set for the duplicate object, and the duplicate object may be placed when it is determined to place the duplicate object.

According to the present invention, whether or not the placement of the duplicate object is successful is determined based on the placement probability set for the duplicate object. You can improve your enjoyment.

(12) Further, the program, information storage medium, game device, and server device according to the present invention are
The computer may further function as a notification unit that performs a notification process of placement failure when the placement unit determines not to place the duplicate object. According to the present invention, the player can easily recognize placement failure.

The figure which shows an example of the network diagram of the game system of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the game device of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the server apparatus of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the information of the object of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information on a duplicate object according to the embodiment; The figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the ability value of this embodiment, and a deterioration rate. 10A, 10B, and 10C are diagrams for explaining an example of shape data according to the embodiment; FIG. The figure which shows an example of the relationship between the ability value of this embodiment, and a kind. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information on duplicate objects placed according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement type according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement type according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement type according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement type according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an arrangement type according to the embodiment; The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing according to the embodiment;

Embodiments will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the scope of the invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

[1] Game System FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of a game system 1 of this embodiment. In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 20 that provides game services and game devices 10 (for example, game devices 10A, 10B, and 10C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). configured to be connectable.

The server device 20 is an information processing device, computer, or the like that provides services to the game device 10 . The server device 20 can also function, for example, as an SNS server that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of players.

The game device 10 executes the game program of the present embodiment stored in the storage unit 170 (or the information storage medium 180). Game programs include game applications. The game device 10 may access the server 20 in advance to receive the game program from the server 20 and store it in the storage unit 170 (or the information storage medium 180).

Also, the server device 20 may be connected to the game devices 10 of a plurality of players via a network to provide an online game service in which the same game progress can be shared online at the same time.

Further, the server device 20 may be composed of one (device, processor), or may be composed of a plurality of (devices, processors).

Information such as charging information and game information stored in the storage area of the server device 20 is stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). Alternatively, when functioning as an SNS server, the information stored in the storage area is stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). good too.

The game device 10 is a device connectable to a server device 20 via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. The communication line between game device 10 and server device 20 may be wired or wireless.

[1.1] Configuration of game device The configuration of the game device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of the game device 10 of the present embodiment. Also, the game device 10 of the present embodiment does not need to include all of the components shown in FIG. 2, and may be configured with some of them omitted.

The game device 10 is an information processing device (computer, terminal device) such as a portable game machine, a mobile terminal device, a smart phone, a tablet terminal device, a mobile phone, and an image generation device.

Further, the game device 10 of the present embodiment includes the operation input unit 150, the storage unit 170, the information storage medium 180, the processing unit 100, the display unit 190, the sound output unit 192, and the communication unit 196. Configured.

The operation input unit 150 includes a plurality of buttons, an analog stick, an acceleration sensor as a physical sensor that detects information that changes according to tilt and movement, a microphone, and vibration that feeds back perceived vibration to the player according to the content of the game. , a control circuit that performs various controls including vibration control of the vibrator, and a communication unit. Further, the operation input unit 150 is provided with an operator such as a touch panel display.

Moreover, the operation input unit 150 may further include a lever, a cross key, and a mouse. Also, the operation input unit 150 may include a gyro sensor that detects the angular velocity applied to the controller itself.

Note that the operation input unit 150 of the present embodiment is an operation input device that can be held by the player P with both hands and can be arbitrarily changed in position and orientation. be. Note that the game device 10 may be one in which the main body and the operation input unit 150 are integrated. Further, the operation input unit 150 may receive input by voice input.

When the operation input unit 150 is not attached to the main body of the game device 10, control is performed so that data is transmitted/received to/from the main unit through wireless communication of the operation input unit 150. FIG. When the operation input unit 150 is attached to the main body of the game device 10, it is connected by a connector (not shown) to charge each operation input unit 150, or for other electrical connection or data communication. may be connected to perform

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100 and the communication unit 196, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM (VRAM).

In particular, the storage unit 170 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 171 , an image buffer 172 , an object storage unit 173 and a replicated object storage unit 174 . The image buffer 172 stores the image generated by the image generator 120 .

Further, the object storage unit 173 stores an object to be duplicated (information on the object to be duplicated).

The duplicated object (information about the duplicated object) duplicated by the duplication unit 115 is stored in the duplicated object storage unit 174 .

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or by hardware such as a memory (ROM).

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on data read from programs stored in the storage unit 170 or the information storage medium 180 . That is, the storage unit 170 or the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each unit).

The program for causing the computer to function as each part of the present embodiment is distributed from the storage unit 240 and the information storage medium 280 of the server 20 to the information storage medium 180 (or the storage unit 170) via the network. may The use of the storage unit 240 of the server 20 and the information storage medium 280 is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs game processing, image generation processing, or sound control based on information (input information) input from the operation input unit 150, programs developed in the storage unit 170 from the information storage medium 180, and the like. process.

The processing unit 100 of this embodiment performs various game processes. For example, processing to start the game when the game start conditions are met, processing to advance the game, processing to end the game when the game end conditions are met, and progress to the ending when the final stage is cleared. process.

In addition, the processing unit 100 of the present embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a reception unit 110, an arrangement unit 111, a movement/motion processing unit 112, a game processing unit 114, a duplication unit 115, an erasure unit 116, a notification unit 117, a display control It functions as a unit 118 , a change processing unit 119 , an image generation unit 120 and a sound control unit 130 .

The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from other game devices 10 and the server 20 via a network.

The receiving unit 110 performs processing for receiving instructions from the operation input unit 150 (for example, duplication instructions, placement instructions, operation instructions, erasure instructions) and input information (operation input, input signal) from the operation input unit 150 . For example, the accepting unit 110 accepts one of a plurality of types of action instructions for an object.

In addition, the accepting unit 110 accepts designation of a predetermined object among the plurality of objects placed on the game field based on the player's operation input or computer control (CPU control).

The placement unit 111 performs a process of placing an object in a game space (also called virtual space, virtual three-dimensional space, or object space). For example, the arranging unit 111 performs a process of arranging characters, objects, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, maps (terrain), and other display objects in the game space. Here, the game space is a virtual game space. For example, in the case of a virtual three-dimensional space, objects are arranged in three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z) such as the world coordinate system and the virtual camera coordinate system. It is a space where

For example, the placement unit 111 places objects (objects composed of primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, or subdivision surfaces) in the world coordinate system. Also, for example, the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of the object in the world coordinate system are determined, and the rotation angle (rotation around the X, Y, Z axis) is set to that position (X, Y, Z) angle). Note that the arrangement unit 111 may perform processing for arranging the scaled object in the virtual space.

In particular, the placement unit 111 of this embodiment may place duplicate objects in the game space.

Note that the placement unit 111 of the present embodiment may place objects in a virtual two-dimensional space.

The movement/motion processing unit 112 performs movement/motion calculations of objects in the game space (virtual space). That is, based on input information, programs (movement/movement algorithms), various data (motion data), etc., the object is moved in the virtual space, and the object is moved (motion, animation). Specifically, object movement information (moving speed, movement acceleration, position, orientation, etc.) and motion information (positions and rotation angles of parts that make up the object) are transmitted every frame (1/60 second). The processing to be obtained is performed sequentially. A frame is a unit of time for object movement/motion processing and image generation processing.

Further, when moving an object in the virtual two-dimensional space, the movement/motion processing unit 112 may perform control to move the object in a given moving direction at a predetermined moving speed.

The movement/motion processing unit 112 also includes a motion control unit 112a. The action control unit 112a executes a predetermined action on the object. Details will be described later.

The game processing unit 114 mainly executes the various game processes described above, and also performs various game calculation processes related to the game.

The duplicating unit 115 duplicates the designated object and stores the duplicated object in the duplicated object storage unit 174 as a duplicated object. Details will be described later.

The erasing unit 116 erases the duplicate object placed by the placing unit 111 from the game space based on the player's erasing instruction.

When the placement unit 111 determines not to place the duplicate object, the notification unit 117 performs placement failure notification processing. In other words, the notification unit 117 performs processing for notifying whether or not the placement unit 111 has successfully placed the duplicate object. In addition, the notification unit 117 may perform processing for notifying whether or not the duplication unit 115 has succeeded in storing the duplicated object.

The display control unit 118 controls the display unit 190 to display the image generated by the image generation unit 120 and information about the image.

The change processing unit 119 changes at least one of the type, number, and attributes of duplicate objects based on the ability value of the player character. Details will be described later.

The image generator 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processor 100, thereby generating an image.

In addition, the image generation unit 120 receives object data (model data) including vertex data (position coordinates of vertices, texture coordinates, color data, normal vectors, α values, etc.) of each vertex of an object (model), Vertex processing (shading by a vertex shader) is performed based on the vertex data included in the input object data. When performing vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for redividing polygons may be performed as necessary.

In vertex processing, according to a vertex processing program (vertex shader program, first shader program), vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation such as world coordinate transformation, field of view transformation (camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation (projection transformation ), geometry processing such as viewport conversion is performed, and based on the processing results, the given vertex data for the vertex group constituting the object is changed (updated, adjusted).

Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after vertex processing, and polygon (primitive) surfaces and pixels are associated with each other. Then, following rasterization, pixel processing (shading by a pixel shader, fragment processing) is performed to draw the pixels that make up the image (fragments that make up the display screen). In the pixel processing, according to the pixel processing program (pixel shader program, second shader program), texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting/change, translucent composition, anti-aliasing, and various other processes are performed to render the image. The final rendering color of the constituent pixels is determined, and the perspective-transformed rendering color of the object is output (rendered) to the image buffer 172 (buffer capable of storing image information in pixel units, VRAM, rendering target). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing is performed in which image information (color, normal, brightness, α value, etc.) is set or changed on a pixel-by-pixel basis. This produces an image seen from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in object space. Note that when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), images can be generated so that the images viewed from each virtual camera can be displayed as divided images on one screen.

Note that vertex processing and pixel processing are realized by hardware that enables the programming of polygon (primitive) rendering processing by shader programs written in a shading language, so-called programmable shaders (vertex shaders and pixel shaders). Programmable shaders offer a high degree of freedom in the content of rendering processing by allowing processing in units of vertices and processing in units of pixels to be programmed, greatly improving expressive power compared to conventional hardware-based fixed rendering processing. can be done.

The image generator 120 then performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α-blending, and the like when drawing an object.

In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate transformation, clipping processing, perspective projection transformation, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Object data (position coordinates of vertexes of the object, texture coordinates, color data (brightness data), normal vector, α value, etc.) after geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion) is stored in the storage unit 170. .

Texture mapping is processing for mapping textures (texel values) stored in the storage unit 170 to objects. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read from the storage unit 170 using texture coordinates set (given) to the vertices of the object. Then, the texture, which is a two-dimensional image, is mapped onto the object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels and bilinear interpolation for interpolating texels are performed.

As hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing can be performed by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) in which the Z value (depth information) of drawing pixels is stored. . That is, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referred to when drawing pixels corresponding to primitives of an object. Then, the Z value of the referenced Z buffer is compared with the Z value of the rendering pixel of the primitive, and the Z value of the rendering pixel is the Z value (for example, a small Z value) on the near side as viewed from the virtual camera. If there is, the drawing pixel is drawn and the Z value in the Z buffer is updated to a new Z value.

Alpha blending (alpha synthesis) refers to translucent synthesis processing (normal alpha blending, additive alpha blending, subtractive alpha blending, etc.) based on an alpha value (A value).

For example, in α blending, a drawing color (overwrite color) C1 to be drawn in the image buffer 172 from now on and a drawing color (background color) C2 already drawn in the image buffer 172 (rendering target) are set to the α value. Based on this, linear synthesis processing is performed. That is, if the final drawing color is C, it can be obtained by C=C1*α+C2*(1−α).

Note that the α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), and is, for example, additional information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

The sound control unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, and generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices.

The display unit 190 outputs an image generated by the processing unit 100, and has functions such as a CRT display, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an OELD (organic EL display), a PDP (plasma display panel), and a touch panel display. , or by hardware such as an HMD (head mounted display).

Also, the game device 10 of the present embodiment may be connected to a display unit 190 such as a monitor or a television, and the game image may be displayed on the display unit 190 as an external output destination.

The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound reproduced by the sound control unit 130, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a plurality of speaker units or headphones.

Note that the sound output unit 192 may be a speaker provided in the display device. For example, when a television (home television receiver) is used as the display device, the speaker of the television receiver can be used as the sound output unit 192 .

The communication unit 196 can communicate with other game machines via a network (Internet). The functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, network interface cards, programs, and the like. Also, the communication unit 196 can perform both wired and wireless communication.

Note that the game device 10 of the present embodiment may be controlled so that the game can be played in a single-player mode in which only one player can play, or in a multi-player mode in which a plurality of players can play. For example, when controlling in a multiplayer mode, game processing may be performed by transmitting and receiving data to and from another game device 10 via a network, or one game device 10 may have a plurality of operation input units. Processing may be performed based on input information from 150 .

[1.2] Server Apparatus The configuration of the server apparatus 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram of the server device 20 of this embodiment. Moreover, the server device 20 of the present embodiment does not need to include all the units shown in FIG. 3, and may be configured by omitting some of them.

The server device 20 includes an input unit 220 for use by an administrator and other inputs, a display unit 230 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 280 storing predetermined information, and a communication unit for communicating with the game device 10 and others. It includes a section 296, a processing section 200 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage section 240 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 220 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 220 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 230 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 230 of this embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 240 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Information stored in the storage unit 240 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 242, the storage unit 240 of this embodiment includes
(1) Game-related information (hereinafter referred to as “game information”), including various table data used when executing game processing, and game media information (including initial values) such as items provided to players ) is stored in the game data storage unit 244,
(2) a player information storage unit 246 that stores information about players for each player (hereinafter referred to as "player information");
have.

In this embodiment, the game media are items, in-game currency, etc., and are provided as virtual game media in the game, and can be obtained or used at a given timing in the game ( It does not have to be acquired by the player.).

The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 242 in the storage unit 240 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280 . That is, the information storage medium 280 stores a program for causing the computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 200 (processor) controls the entire server device 20 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 280, and performs various processes such as controlling the transfer of data between units. . Further, processing for providing various services according to requests from the game device (terminal device) 10 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 200 of this embodiment has at least a communication control unit 201 , a web processing unit 202 , a game management unit 203 and a timer management unit 207 .

The communication control unit 201 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the game device 10 via a network. That is, the server device 20 performs various processes based on information received from the game device 10 or the like by the communication control unit 201 . In particular, the communication control unit 201 of this embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game screen to the game device 10 of the player based on a request from the game device 10 of the player.

The web processing unit 202 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 202 transmits data in response to a request from a web browser installed in the game device 10 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and performs Perform processing to receive data to be sent.

The game management unit 203 may work in conjunction with the game device 10 and execute game processing based on the player's operation input via the game device 10 .

In particular, the game management unit 203 gives game media such as items used in the game to each player based on the player's instruction or at the timing of the game progress (before the game starts or during the game). do.

The game management unit 203 may cooperate with the game device 10 to advance the game based on the player character, objects, items, parameters, and the like.

The timer management unit 207 has a timer function, and outputs current time and preset time to each unit based on requests from the game management unit 203 or other units. Also, the timer management unit 207 is used for synchronizing with each terminal device.

[2] Method of this embodiment [2.1] Overview Next, the method of this embodiment will be described. The game device 10 of the present embodiment clears a plurality of stages in which the player character PC fights against the enemy character EC together with fellow characters AC1 and AC2 (ally characters AC1 and AC2) in a game space (game field). It is an action RPG (RPG is an abbreviation for role-playing game) that ultimately achieves a goal.

In particular, in the game of this embodiment, the character has the ability to store information on one object and place the stored object (for example, duplicating ability). is used to attack and defend against an enemy character EC.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, assume that a bicycle object OB1 is placed in the game space. Then, based on the player's operation input, designation of the bicycle object OB1 is accepted with the cursor CU. When a copy instruction (also referred to as a “capture instruction” or a “save instruction”) is received for the specified bicycle object OB1, the bicycle object OB1 stored in the object storage unit 173 is copied. That is, the bicycle object OB1 is duplicated based on the information of the bicycle object OB1. Then, an object obtained by replicating the bicycle object OB1 is stored in the replicated object storage unit 174 as a replicated object OB1A.

Note that the object storage unit 173 may be a given information storage medium (same below). Also, the replicated object storage unit 174 may be a given information storage medium. (same below).

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, an icon I-OB1A corresponding to the bicycle duplicate object OB1A stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 is displayed in the predetermined area WA.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6, when a placement instruction (also referred to as a "rearrangement instruction") for the duplicate bicycle object OB1A is received based on the player's operation input, the bicycle object OB1A is placed in the game space. A plurality of bicycle duplicate objects OB1A may be arranged.

In other words, the game device 10 of the present embodiment copies the bicycle object OB1 and pastes the bicycle duplicate object OB1A into the game space, just like copying and pasting on a copier or a personal computer. can do.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the player can use not only the bicycle object OB1 but also the bicycle duplicate object OB1A for attack and defense in a battle against the enemy character EC, so that the player can be more strategic. You can play games.

Note that the game device 10 may duplicate the player character PC, store the duplicated player character as a duplicate object PCA in the duplicate object storage unit 174, and perform control to arrange the duplicate object PCA in the game space. By doing so, it is possible to create a clone of the player character and place it in the game space.

[2.2] Object Information First, object information in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of object information. Information about each object is stored in the object storage unit 173 in association with the ID of the player character PC or the ID of the player P. FIG. Information about objects stored in the object storage unit 173 is referred to when duplicating.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, each object has an object name, type, storable flag, weight, attribute, and consumption value associated with the object ID.

The object ID is information for identifying each object. Object name is the name of the object. For convenience of explanation, they are identified and named.

The storable flag (duplicatable flag) is information indicating whether or not the object can be a source of duplication (source of storage). That is, the storable flag is a value indicating whether or not the duplicate object can be stored (loaded, saved) in the duplicate object storage unit 174 . For example, if the duplicate object OB1A duplicated based on the information of the bicycle object OB1 with the object ID=001 can be stored, the storable flag is set to "1" in association with the object ID=001, and the object ID=001. If the duplicate object OB1A cannot be stored based on the information of the bicycle object OB1 with ID=001, the storable flag is set to "0" in association with the object ID=001.

Note that the game device 10 may update the storable flag of each object in accordance with the growth of the player character PC. For example, as the ability value (level) of the player character PC increases, the number and types of objects whose storable flags are updated from 0 to 1 may be increased. This is because, in this way, many types of objects can be stored as the player character grows, and the game becomes more interesting.

Although not shown, the object information includes shape data (for example, polygon information, texture information, etc.) of the object. The object information also includes attack power, defense power, and HP value (stamina value).

[2.3] Description of processing for storing duplicated objects The game device 10 accepts designation of a predetermined object among a plurality of objects existing in the game space, duplicates the designated object, and duplicates the duplicated object. object, and the duplicated object (information about the duplicated object) is stored in the duplicated object storage unit 174 (also referred to as “taking in”, “capturing”, or “saving”).

Note that the game device 10 may store the duplicate object in the duplicate object storage unit 174 when a predetermined storage condition is satisfied. In other words, the predetermined storage condition is a duplication condition, and objects existing in the game space may be duplicated when the predetermined duplication condition is satisfied. "When a predetermined storage condition is satisfied" means that the storable flag of the object to be duplicated is "1", or when a player's duplication instruction is received (or when a duplication instruction is received under CPU control (computer control)). is accepted), and various other conditions are met.

[2.3.1] Processing for storing a duplicate object in the duplicate object storage section First, as shown in FIG. The object OB1 of the bicycle, the object OB2 of the bench, and the object OB3 of the medicine which are displayed are synthesized in gold and distinguished and displayed conspicuously. Objects whose storable flags are set to "0" are displayed in normal colors. In other words, the object whose storable flag is set to "1" is distinguished from the object whose storable flag is set to "0". In this way, the player can easily recognize duplicatable (storable) objects.

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, when an instruction to copy the bicycle object OB1 (the bicycle object OB1 with ID=001) specified by the cursor CU is received based on the player's operation input, the bicycle object Duplicate OB1.

In the present embodiment, "duplication" means duplicating (full copy) the information of the specified original object completely as it is, or duplicating part of the information of the specified original object as it is (one It also includes the concepts of modifying parts), imitation, and duplication. That is, in this embodiment, duplicating the object OB1 means generating (determining) the type, storable flag, weight, attribute, consumption value, and shape of the duplicate OB1A.

The replicating unit 115 stores the replicated object in the replicated object storage unit 174 . FIG. 8 shows an example of information on a duplicate object. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, an object ID, which is information for identifying an object, is assigned to each replicated object. Object IDs are assigned in ascending order (from small numerical value to large numerical value) in the order in which objects are stored. Then, the object name, original object ID, type, storable flag, weight, attribute, consumption value, etc. are stored in association with the object ID. Although not shown, the replicated object storage unit 174 also stores the stage (degradation level) of the shape of the replicated object in association with the replicated object ID.

The original object ID indicates the ID of the object (original object) from which the duplicate object is duplicated.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when a copy instruction is received for a bicycle object OB1 (a bicycle object OB1 with ID=001) specified by the cursor CU based on the player's operation input, the bicycle object OB1 Based on the information, the object is duplicated, and object ID=101 is assigned to the duplicated object as duplicated object OB1A. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, original object ID=001, type "bicycle", storable flag "1", weight "13", attribute "water", and consumption value are associated with object ID=101. Information “60” is stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the display body D1 (message) of "storage success" is displayed on the game screen, and the icon I-OB1A of the stored object OB1A of the bicycle is displayed in the predetermined area WA of the game screen.

Under CPU control, the duplication unit 115 of the game device 10 automatically receives a designation of the bicycle object OB1 and an instruction to duplicate the bicycle object OB1, duplicates the bicycle object OB1, and reproduces the duplicated object OB1A. may be stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 .

Further, in this embodiment, one storage is basically possible for one object. This is because the use of the replicated object storage unit 174 can be saved.

Note that the game device 10 may duplicate a character (player character PC with object ID=009 shown in FIG. 7), and store the duplicated character in the duplicate object storage unit 174, not limited to the object. .

[2.3.2] Duplication The duplication unit 115 may completely duplicate (full copy) the information of the original object as it is.

For example, the information of the original bicycle object OB1 (ID=001) (for example, the type is "bicycle", the storable flag is "1", the weight is "13", the attribute is "water", the consumption value is "60", the shape is The stage (degradation level)) is copied as it is, and the replicated information is used as the stage (deterioration level) of the type, weight, attribute, consumption value, and shape of the bicycle replication object OB1A with object ID=101. do.

[2.3.3] Example of Altering Information of Original Object The duplicating unit 115 changes the information of the original object (for example, at least one of the type, weight, attribute, consumption value, and shape) and duplicates it. good too. For example, the replication unit 115 may replicate the object based on the ability value of the player character.

(Modification of performance)
For example, the duplication unit 115 performs control such that the lower the ability value of the player character, the lower the performance of the duplicated object than the original object (designated object). In other words, the replication unit 115 performs control so that the higher the ability value of the player character, the higher the performance of the replication object is equal to or higher than that of the original object (designated object). do.

In this embodiment, the "performance of an object" is a value indicating the ability of an object, specifically, consumption value and weight.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the correspondence relationship between the ability value of the player character and the deterioration rate. That is, the lower the ability value of the player character, the higher the deterioration rate.

For example, the heavier the object, the stronger the attack power, and the lighter the object, the weaker the attack power. For example, the weight of the duplicate object is determined using the deterioration rate as the reduction rate of the weight of the original object.

For example, assume that the original bicycle object OB1 weighs 13 kilograms. As shown in FIG. 9, when the ability value is 1 to 10, 90% of the weight of the original object OB1 is reduced, and the reduced object is a duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle. That is, the weight of the original bicycle object OB1 of 13 kilograms is reduced by 13×0.9=11.3 kilograms, and the reduced weight of 1.7 kilograms is taken as the weight of the duplicate bicycle object OB1A. , is stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 . If the ability value is 11 to 20, the weight of the original object OB1 is reduced by 80%, and the reduced object is taken as a duplicate bicycle object OB1A. That is, the weight of the original bicycle object OB1 of 13 kilograms is reduced by 13×0.8=10.4 kilograms, and the reduced weight of 2.6 kilograms is taken as the weight of the duplicate bicycle object OB1A. , is stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 .

In addition, the consumption value of the object in this embodiment indicates that the lower the value, the better the performance, and the higher the value, the worse the performance. Let For example, the deterioration rate is the increase rate obtained by multiplying the consumption value C1 of the original object, the value obtained by multiplying the consumption value C1 of the original object by the increase rate is C2, and the value obtained by adding C2 to C1 is the consumption value of the duplicate object. and

For example, assume that the original bicycle object OB1A has a consumption value of 60; As shown in FIG. 9, when the ability value is 1 to 10, the deterioration rate is 90%. , is stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 . Further, when the ability value is 11 to 20, the deterioration rate is 80%. 174.

(modification of shape)
For example, the replication unit 115 may perform control such that the lower the ability value of the player character, the more deteriorated the shape of the replication object than the original object.

For example, when the ability value of the player character PC fluctuates in the range of 1 to 100, and when the ability value of the player character PC is 71 to 100, the original bicycle object OB1 The shape data SH1 at the same stage as is the shape data stage of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle. Further, when the ability value of the player character PC is 31 to 70, as shown in FIG. stage. Further, when the ability value of the player character PC is 1 to 30, as shown in FIG. stage.

Note that the game device 10 stores in the object storage unit 173 (or the replicated object storage unit 174) in advance each object's shape data (for example, information such as polygons) in multiple stages for each object. Also, the stage of the determined shape data (for example, SH1, SH2, or SH3) is stored in the duplicated object storage unit 174 in association with the duplicated object ID. When drawing, drawing is performed based on the shape data according to the stage.

(modification of type)
For example, the duplicating unit 115 may configure object types in a plurality of hierarchies in advance, and the lower the ability value of the player character, the lower the hierarchy type of object may be changed to and stored in the duplicated object storage unit 174 .

[2.3.4] Example of changing at least one of the type, number, and attributes of storable duplicate objects For example, the change processing unit 119 changes the type, number, and and at least one of the attributes may be changed.

(1) Types of storable objects The change processing unit 119 may increase the types of storable (copiable) objects as the ability value of the player character increases.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the correspondence between the ability values of the player character and the types of storable objects. As shown in FIG. 11, for example, when the ability value of the player character PC is 10, the nail object can be stored. Then, if the ability value of the player character PC rises to 11, the nail object and the bicycle object can be memorized. In this way, as the player character PC grows, the types of objects that can be stored increase, so the player P can progress the game while enjoying the growth of the player character PC. Note that the types of objects may be classified according to their weight, material (metal, wood, water-based), and the like.

In this embodiment, control is performed so that the storable flag corresponding to the type of object that can be stored is set to "1", and the storable flag corresponding to the type of object that is not storable is set to "0". .

(2) Number of storable objects The change processing unit 119 may increase the number of storable objects as the ability value of the player character increases. In other words, “the number of storable objects” is the maximum number of objects that can be stored in the duplicated object storage unit 174 as duplicated objects. For example, the higher the ability value of the player character PC, the greater the number of duplicate objects that can be stored.

For example, the number of duplicate objects that can be stored is increased in proportion to the ability value of the player character. Specifically, if the ability value of the player character PC is 10, the number of storable duplicate objects is set to 10, and if the ability value of the player character PC is 60, the number of storable duplicate objects is set to 10. is set to 60. In this way, as the player character PC grows, the number of duplicate objects that can be stored increases, so the player P can progress the game while enjoying the growth of the player character PC.

(3) Attributes of objects that can be stored The change processing unit 119 may increase the attributes of objects that can be stored as the ability value of the player character increases.

Also, “attributes of objects that can be stored” are attributes of objects that can be stored in the replicated object storage unit 174 as replicated objects. For example, the higher the ability value of the player character PC, the more types of objects with different attributes can be stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 .

More specifically, for example, assume that there are five attributes of objects: "water", "fire", "wood", "light", and "darkness". Then, when the ability value of the player character PC is 1 to 50, it is possible to store a duplicate object with the attribute of "water". When the ability value of the player character PC is 51 to 90, duplicate objects with the attributes of "water", "fire", and "wood" can be stored. In addition, when the ability value of the player character PC is 90 to 100, it is possible to store duplicate objects of all five attributes of "water", "fire", "wood", "light", and "darkness". .

[2.3.5] Description of processing for further duplicating a duplicated object The duplication unit 115 uses a duplicated object as an object to be duplicated, further duplicates another object from the duplicated object, and converts the duplicated object to It may be stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 as a duplicate object. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the duplicating unit 115 may set object OB1A as the original object, duplicate object OB1A, set the duplicated object as duplicated object OB1B, and allocate and store object ID=102. For example, the performance (consumption value and weight), shape, and the like of object ID=102 in FIG. 8 may be controlled to be worse than the original object OB1A.

[2.3.6] Control Based on Storage Probability The replication unit 115 determines whether or not to store the replicated object based on the storage probability set in advance for the object. A duplicate object may be stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 .

For example, the game device 10 sets a memory probability in advance for each object. For example, the memory probability of the nail object OB11 is set to 100%, the memory probability of the bicycle object OB1 is set to 60%, and the memory probability of the bench object OB2 is set to 20%. Note that the storage probability is an example of object information.

For example, upon receiving an instruction to duplicate the original bicycle object OB1, the duplication unit 115 determines whether or not to store the bicycle duplicate object based on a storage probability of 60%.

For example, determination of whether or not storage is successful is performed as follows. That is, when the memory probability is 60%, a counter that can count from 1 to 100 is driven, and if the value is 1 to 60 when stopped at a time determined by a predetermined rule, it succeeds (stores), 61 If it is ~100, it is determined to be a failure (not stored).

When it is determined to store the duplicate object of the bicycle, the ID of the duplicate object is assigned and the duplicate object of the bicycle is stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 . On the other hand, when it is determined not to store the duplicate object of the bicycle, it does not store the duplicate object of the bicycle.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the display control unit 118 determines to store the duplicate object of the bicycle, the display control unit 118 stores the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle in the duplicate object storage unit 174, (message) is displayed on the game screen, and the icon I-OB1A of the stored bicycle object OB1A is displayed in the predetermined area WA to notify the player of the success of object storage. Note that the sound control unit may output the voice information of the message regarding the storage success to the sound output unit.

On the other hand, if it is determined not to store the duplicated object of the bicycle, the object memory is not memorized by displaying a display body DE1 (message) of "storage failure" on the game screen without storing the duplicated object of the bicycle. Notify failure. Note that the sound control unit may output the voice information of the message regarding the memory failure to the sound output unit.

Note that the duplication unit 115 has the same meaning as the duplication probability for the storage probability. Therefore, the duplicating unit 115 determines whether or not to duplicate the original object based on the duplication probability set in advance for the object. In this case, the original object may be controlled not to be duplicated.

[2.3.7] Control Regarding Original Object The duplicating unit 115 may prohibit further duplication of the object from which the duplicated object was duplicated. That is, control is performed so that an object that has been duplicated once cannot be duplicated. This is because useless storage can be prevented and the storage area can be saved.

Then, the display control unit 118 may perform control to distinguish the object that is the source of the replication from the object that has not yet been the source of the replication, and display them.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the bicycle object OB1 is duplicated and the bicycle duplicate object OB1A is stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174, the storable flag of the bicycle object OB1 is updated to 0. , prohibits duplication of the original bicycle object OB1. Then, the object OB1 of the bicycle, which is the original of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle, is displayed in black. Note that the bench object OB2 and the medicine object OB3, whose objects have not yet been duplicated, are conspicuously displayed in the composite gold color. In this way, the player can easily determine the duplication status (storage status) of the object. The bicycle object OB1, which is the replication source of the bicycle replication object OB1A, may be displayed while being distinguished from the objects OB2 and OB3, which have not yet been the replication source, by adding a cross mark or the like. .

[2.3.8] Handling of duplicate object information stored in the duplicate object storage section 174 Even if the game device 10 maintains the memory of the duplicate object information stored in the duplicate object storage section 174, Alternatively, at a given timing (for example, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, or at the end of a skill activation period, which will be described later), the information on the duplicated object stored in the duplicated object storage section 174 can be deleted from the duplicated object storage section 174. can be

[2.4] Description of placement The placement unit 111 places duplicate objects in the game space. For example, the placement unit 111 may place one duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle, or may place a plurality of them.

The placement unit 111 may place the duplicate object in the game space when a predetermined placement condition is satisfied. It should be noted that "when a predetermined placement condition is satisfied" means various cases such as when a player's placement instruction is received (or when a placement instruction is received by CPU control), when placement is determined to be successful based on the placement probability, and the like. This is when the conditions are met.

[2.4.1] Method of Arranging Duplicate Object Based on Player Character's Ability Value In particular, the placement unit 111 arranges the duplicate object in the game space based on the player character's ability value. For example, the lower the ability value of the player character, the lower the ability value of the player character, the lower the placement unit 111 places the duplicate object.

(Deterioration of performance)
For example, the heavier the object, the stronger the attack power, and the lighter the object, the weaker the attack power. For example, the weight of the object is updated using the deterioration rate as the weight reduction rate.

For example, it is assumed that the bicycle duplicate object OB1A stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 weighs 13 kilograms. As shown in FIG. 9, when the ability value is 1 to 10, 90% of the weight of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is reduced and placed. That is, the bicycle object OB1A is reduced by 13×0.9=11.3 kg, its weight is updated to 1.7 kg, and placed in the game space. Also, when the ability value is 11 to 20, the weight of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is reduced by 80% and placed. That is, the bicycle object OB1A is reduced by 13×0.8=10.4 kg, its weight is updated to 2.6 kg, and placed in the game space.

Also, in the present embodiment, the lower the object consumption value, the better the performance, and the higher the object consumption value, the worse the performance. You may For example, the deterioration rate is set as the increase rate by multiplying the consumption value C1 of the object, the value obtained by multiplying the consumption value C1 of the object by the increase rate is set as C2, and the value obtained by adding C2 to C1 is set as the final consumption value. .

For example, assume that the consumption value of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 is 60. FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the ability value is 1 to 10, the deterioration rate is 90%, so the consumption value of the bicycle object OB1A is updated to 60+(60×0.9)=60+54=114. and place it in the game space. Also, when the ability value is 11 to 20, the deterioration rate is 80%, so the consumption value of the bicycle object OB1A is updated to 60+(60×0.8)=60+48=108 and placed in the game space. do.

Note that the placement unit 111 stores, in the storage unit 170, the duplicate object IDs placed in the game space, information on the objects, and the order of placement.

(Deterioration of shape)
Further, the placement unit 111 may place the object after deteriorating the shape of the object according to the ability value of the player character PC. For example, assume that the shape data of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 is the shape data SH1 shown in FIG. 10A. When the ability value of the player character is 71 to 100, the placement unit 111 places the bicycle object OB1A based on the shape data SH1, as shown in FIG. 10A. Then, when the ability value of the player character is 31 to 70, the placement unit 111 places the bicycle object OB1A based on the shape data SH2 degraded by one level, as shown in FIG. 10B. When the ability value of the player character is 1 to 30, the placement unit 111 places the bicycle object OB1A based on the shape data SH3 degraded by two stages, as shown in FIG. 10C. In this way, the lower the ability value of the player character, the more deteriorated the shape of the bicycle object is placed in the game space.

Note that the placement unit 111 stores the stage of the shape data in the storage unit 170 in association with the ID of the replicated object placed in the game space.

(others)
The placement unit 111 places the duplicate object OB1A without changing the attribute, but the attribute may be changed.

[2.4.2] Limit number of times When placing a plurality of duplicate objects, the placement unit 111 determines a limit number of times to place them. In order to reduce the drawing processing load, the limit number of times may be set to a value according to the specifications of the game device 10 .

Also, the placement unit 111 may determine the limit number of times to place the duplicate object based on the ability value of the player character. The limit number of times is the maximum number of times a duplicate object can be placed in the game space.

For example, the arrangement unit 111 performs control such that the higher the ability value of the player character, the higher the limit number of times. Specifically, if the ability value of the player character PC is 10, the limit number of times is set to 10, and if the ability value of the player character PC is 60, the limit number of times is set to 60. In this way, as the player character PC grows, the limit number of times increases, so the player P can progress the game while enjoying the growth of the player character PC.

For example, the arrangement unit 111 compares the limit number of times based on the ability value of the player character and the current number of arranged duplicate objects. Then, control is performed so that the number of duplicated objects to be arranged is equal to or less than the limit number of times. In other words, control is performed so that the current number of replicated objects arranged does not exceed the limit number of times.

For example, assume that the ability value of the player character PC is currently "10" and the limit number of times is "10". Assume that nine replica objects OB1A of bicycles have already been placed in the current game space. In other words, it is assumed that the number of duplicate objects currently arranged is "9". Then, when the placement unit 111 further receives an instruction to place a duplicate object of one nail based on the player's operation input, the number of placements is "10", which is equal to or less than the limit number of times (10 or less). Place a duplicate object in the game space.

On the other hand, assume that 10 duplicate objects OB1A of a bicycle are arranged in the current game space, and the number of currently arranged duplicate objects is "10". Then, when the placement unit 111 further receives an instruction to place one duplicate nail object based on the player's operation input, the number of placements becomes "11", which is more than the limit number of times. Control so that it cannot be placed in the game space.

Further, the placement unit 111 may determine the limit number of times to place the duplicate object based on the type of the duplicate object. For example, a limit number of times for arranging a duplicate object is set in advance for each object type. For example, if the object type is "bicycle", the limit number is set to "1"; if the object type is "bench", the limit number is set to "2"; For example, if the type is "nail", the limit number of times is set to "10".

Then, the placement unit 111 compares the limit number of times of the type of duplicate object for which placement instructions have been received with the current number of placements of the type. If the current number of placements is greater than the limit number of times, it is determined that the placement is impossible, and if the current number of placements of the duplicate object is less than the limit number of times, it is determined that the placement is possible.

Also, the placement unit 111 may determine the limit number of times according to the ability value of the player character for each type of duplicate object. That is, the placement unit 111 may determine the limit number of times to place the duplicate object based on the type of the duplicate object and the ability value of the player character.

For example, the placement unit 111 determines in advance the limit number of times according to the ability value of the player character for each type of duplicate object. Control is performed so that the higher the ability value of the player character, the higher the limit number of times. In this way, it is possible to provide a game in which the growth of the player character PC can be enjoyed while setting an appropriate limit number of times according to the type of object.

Note that the placement unit 111 may determine the limit number of times based on the parameter (at least one of weight, offensive power, and defensive power) of the duplicate object. Also, as described above, the placement unit 111 may determine the limit number of times based on the parameter of the duplicate object and at least one of the type and ability value.

[2.4.3] Degradation according to number of placements The placement unit 111 of the game device 10 can place one duplicate object a plurality of times. For example, the bicycle object OB1A with the duplicate object ID=101 can be placed multiple times, but at least one of the shape and performance of the bicycle object OB1A is degraded according to the number of times the bicycle object OB1A is placed. You may do so.

(Deterioration of performance)
The arranging unit 111 may arrange duplicate objects by degrading the performance thereof according to the number of times of arrangement. For example, in the present embodiment, the heavier the object, the stronger the attack power, and the lighter the object, the weaker the attack power.

For example, assume that the weight of the duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle is 13 kilograms. As shown in FIG. 12, the placement unit 111 places a duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle weighing 11 kg when the number of times of placement is the first, and places a duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle weighing 9 kg when the number of times of placement is the second. When the object OB1A is placed and the number of times of placement is the third time, a duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle weighing 7 kg is placed. In this way, as the number of placements increases, the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle with lighter weight is placed in the game space.

In addition, the object consumption value of this embodiment indicates that the lower the value, the better the performance, and the higher the value, the worse the performance. You can increase the value and then place it.

For example, assume that the consumption value of the duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle is 60. As shown in FIG. 12 , the placement unit 111 updates the consumption value to 70 when the number of placements is the first and places the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle, and when the number of placements is the second time, the consumption value is updated to 80. , and the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is placed. When the number of times of placement is the third time, the consumption value is updated to 90, and the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is placed. In this way, the bicycle object OB1A with increased consumption value is arranged in the game space as the number of times of arrangement increases.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 12, the placement unit 111 stores, in the storage unit 170, the IDs of duplicate objects placed in the game space, the information of the objects, and the order of placement.

(Deterioration of shape)
Also, the placement unit 111 may place duplicate objects after deteriorating their shapes according to the number of placement times.

For example, assume that the shape data of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 is the shape data SH1 shown in FIG. 10A.

In this case, when the number of times of placement is the first, the placement unit 111 places the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle based on the shape data SH1, as shown in FIG. 10A.

Then, when the number of placements is the second, the placement unit 111 places the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle based on the shape data SH2 degraded by one level, as shown in FIG. 10B.

Then, when the number of times of placement is the third or later, the placement unit 111 places the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle based on the shape data SH3 degraded by two stages, as shown in FIG. 10C. In this way, as the number of placements increases, the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle whose shape has deteriorated is placed in the game space.

Note that the placement unit 111 stores the stage of the shape data in the storage unit 170 in association with the ID of the replicated object placed in the game space.

[2.4.4] Types, number, and attributes of duplicate objects that can be placed You may let

(1) Types of Duplicate Objects That Can Be Placed The change processing section 119 may increase the types of duplicate objects that can be placed as the ability value of the player character increases.

As shown in FIG. 11, the type associated with the ability value of the player character may be the type of duplicate object that can be placed. For example, if the ability value of the player character PC is 10, the nail object can be placed. Then, if the ability value of the player character PC rises to 11, it is possible to arrange the nail object and the bicycle object. In this way, as the player character PC grows, the types of replica objects that can be placed increase, so the player P can progress the game while enjoying the growth of the player character PC. Note that the types of duplicated objects may be classified according to their weight, material (metal, wood, water-based), and the like.

(2) Number of Placeable Duplicate Objects The change processing unit 119 may increase (change) the number of placeable duplicate objects as the ability value of the player character increases. In other words, "the number of duplicate objects that can be placed" is the maximum number of duplicate objects that can be placed in the game space. For example, the higher the ability value of the player character PC, the greater the number of objects that can be placed.

For example, the number of duplicate objects that can be placed is increased in proportion to the ability value of the player character. Specifically, if the ability value of the player character PC is 10, the number of duplicate objects that can be placed is set to 10, and if the ability value of the player character PC is 60, the number of duplicate objects that can be placed is is set to 60. In this way, as the player character PC grows, the number of replica objects that can be placed increases, so the player P can progress the game while enjoying the growth of the player character PC.

(3) Attributes of Placeable Objects The change processing unit 119 may increase the attributes of placeable duplicate objects as the ability value of the player character increases.

Also, the “attribute of a duplicate object that can be placed” is an attribute of a duplicate object that allows the duplicate object to be placed in the game space. For example, the higher the ability value of the player character PC, the more types of objects with different attributes can be placed.

More specifically, for example, assume that there are five types of duplicate object attributes: "water", "fire", "wood", "light", and "darkness". Then, when the ability value of the player character PC is 1 to 50, it is possible to place a duplicate object with the attribute of "water". When the ability value of the player character PC is 51 to 90, it is possible to arrange duplicate objects with attributes of "water", "fire", and "wood". Also, if the ability value of the player character PC is 90 to 100, duplicate objects of all five attributes of "water", "fire", "wood", "light", and "darkness" can be placed. .

[2.4.5] Placement type The placement unit 111 selects one of a plurality of placement types based on at least one of the ability value of the player character PC, the type of the replicated object, and the player's placement instruction. to place the duplicate object with the selected placement type. For example, the following five arrangement types are conceivable.
(Waiting Type) In the waiting type, as shown in FIG. 13, a duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle appears above the head of the player character PC and continues to stand by while floating. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of bicycle replication objects OB1A (for example, OBA-1 and OBA-2) may be arranged.
(Imitation Type) The imitation type is an arrangement type in which a duplicate object appears side by side with the original object and is arranged so as to continue to behave (behavior) the same as that of the original object.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the duplicated player character PCA appears side by side with the original player character PC and continues to take the same action (movement) as the player character PC. Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of duplicated player characters PCAs (eg, PCA-1, PCA-2) may be arranged.

It should be noted that the player characters PCA-1 and PCA-2 may be arranged so as to follow changes in the position of the player character PC in the game space.
(Attack Type) The attack type is a type in which duplicate objects are placed in front of the player character PC. After placement, the replicated object carries out an action of flying forward like a bullet toward the enemy character.

For example, after the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is arranged so as to appear in front of the player character PC, it flies forward like a bullet and attacks the enemy character EC, as shown in FIG.
(Defense Type) In the defense type, duplicate objects are arranged to surround the player character PC. After placement, the duplicate object serves to defend against attacks from enemy characters.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, a duplicate object OB1A of a bicycle appears so as to surround the player character PC and becomes a wall to defend against attacks from the enemy character EC.
(Moving Type) The moving type is an arrangement type in which the player character PC can move by arranging a plurality of duplicate objects.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17, duplicate objects OB1A appear one after another from the feet of the player character PC in the Y-plus direction to create footholds for the player character PC, and the player character PC moves in the Y-plus direction.

The placement unit 111 may increase the number of placement type options as the ability value of the player character PC increases. For example, if the ability value of the player character PC is 1 to 30, one of the standby type and the imitation type can be selected, and if the ability value of the player character PC is 31 to 60, the standby type , imitation type, attack type, and defense type. When the ability value of the player character PC is 61 or more, control is performed so that one can be selected from all types.

In addition, the placement unit 111 determines in advance selectable placement types for each type of duplicated object, selects one of them by the player's operation input (or CPU control), and places the duplicated object in the selected layout type. may be placed. For example, the placement unit 111 may determine in advance selectable placement types based on parameters such as offensive power and defensive power of the duplicate object. Further, the placement unit 111 may determine in advance a selectable placement type based on the physical strength value of the player character PC.

In addition, when there are a plurality of placement type options, the placement unit 111 selects one placement type based on a player's (or CPU control) placement instruction, and places the duplicate object according to the selected placement type.

[2.4.6] Control Based on Placement Probability The placement unit 111 determines whether or not to place the duplicate object based on the placement probability set for the object. You may control so that a duplicate object may be arranged.

For example, the game device 10 sets the placement probability in advance for each object. For example, the placement probability of the bicycle duplicate object OB1A is set to 60%, and the placement probability of the bench duplicate object OB2A is set to 10%. Note that the arrangement probability and the storage probability may be set to the same value for the same object. Alternatively, the arrangement probability of the original object to be the duplication source may be set in advance, and the arrangement probability of the duplicate object may be set to the arrangement probability of the original object to be the duplication source.

For example, when receiving an instruction to place the replicated object OB1A of the bicycle, the placement unit 111 determines whether or not to place the replicated object OB1A of the bicycle based on the placement probability of 60%. The success/failure of placement is determined in the same manner as the determination of success/failure of storage.

When it is determined that the bicycle duplicate object OB1A is to be placed, the bicycle duplicate object OB1A is placed in the game space. On the other hand, when it is determined that the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle should not be placed, the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is not placed in the game space.

[2.4.7] Notification When the placing unit 111 determines to place a duplicate object, the notifying unit places the duplicate object and performs placement success notification processing. When the placement unit 111 determines not to place the duplicated object, it does not place the duplicated object and performs placement failure notification processing.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control unit 118 displays a display body D2 (message) of "successful placement" on the game screen when the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is successfully placed, so that the player can Signals successful object placement. Note that the sound control unit may output voice information of a message regarding placement success to the sound output unit.

On the other hand, when it is determined not to place the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle, the player is notified of the object placement failure by displaying a display body DE2 (message) of "placement failure" on the game screen. Note that the sound control unit may output the voice information of the message regarding the placement failure to the sound output unit.

[2.5] Action Control The action control section 112a of the game device 10 executes a predetermined action (motion, animation) for the placed duplicate object based on the player's operation input. Note that the action control unit 112a may also execute the action of the player character itself according to the action of the object.

For example, when the action control unit 112a receives an action instruction from the player, the action control unit 112a causes the placed duplicate object to act based on the action content corresponding to the action instruction. Note that the action control unit 112a may cause the placed duplicate object to operate based on the action content corresponding to the action instruction by the CPU control. The action contents include an attack action, a defense action, a recovery action, and the like. The game device 10 stores operation contents in advance in the storage unit 170 or the information storage medium 180 .

Note that the game device 10 assigns an operation in advance to each action instruction. For example, the operation instruction E1 is assigned the operation input of the △ button, the operation instruction E2 is assigned the operation input of the ○ button, and the operation instruction E3 is assigned the operation of the □ button.

When the player operates the touch panel, for example, a flick operation (touch operation in a broad sense) on the first area of the touch panel is assigned to the action instruction E1, and a flick operation on the second area of the touch panel is assigned to the action instruction E2. , and a flick operation on the third area of the touch panel is assigned to the operation instruction E3.

Note that the game apparatus 10 causes the object whose action has ended by the action control section 112a to disappear from the game space. Also, information about the disappeared object is deleted from the storage unit 170 .

[2.5.1] Attack Operation Control First, attack operation control will be described. When the one action instruction received by the receiving unit 110 is an attack, the action control unit 112a causes the object (including the duplicate object) to act based on the content of the action corresponding to the attack.

For example, when an operation input (operation instruction) by the player indicates an enemy character to be locked on (attack target), the action control unit 112a moves the object toward the enemy character to be locked on (attack target). to perform the action of attacking (firing).

Further, the action control unit 112a causes the player character to perform an action of attacking (shooting) the object in the direction in which the player character is facing when lock-on is not instructed based on the instruction operation (operation input) of the player. If there is no enemy character in the direction the player character is facing, the attack may fail. Note that the action control unit 112a may automatically perform an action of attacking (shooting) an object toward an enemy character whose lock-on has been instructed by CPU control.

In particular, the attack action of the present embodiment includes a plurality of action contents such as "short-range attack", "long-range attack", and "shoot down". Operation contents corresponding to a plurality of types of operation instructions are stored in advance.

For example, the accepting unit 110 accepts one of a plurality of types of action instructions for an object. Then, the motion control unit 112 a causes the object to move based on the motion content corresponding to the one motion instruction received by the receiving unit 110 .

For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the motion control unit 112a receives the motion instruction E1 for “close range attack”, for example, the bicycle object OB1A is launched at a short range toward the enemy character EC to be locked on. to perform a close-range attack action that causes a collision (hit).

Further, when the action control unit 112a receives the action instruction E2 of "long-range attack", for example, the action control unit 112a controls an enemy character to be locked on located at a predetermined distance or more (20 meters or more) from the player character PC. A long-distance attack action is executed such that the bicycle object OB1A is launched to collide with the EC. By doing so, for example, even when the enemy character EC is far away from the player character PC, it is possible to attack.

Further, when the action control unit 112a receives the action instruction E3 of "shoot down", for example, the action control unit 112a executes an action of shooting down the bicycle object OB1A above the head (Y minus direction) of the lock-on target enemy character EC. . For example, if the enemy character EC has a weak point above its head, a knockdown attack may be effective.

Incidentally, for example, when the object OB1A hits (collides) with the enemy character EC by attacking, a process of subtracting the attack power parameter (attack value) corresponding to the object OB1A from the physical strength value (HP value) of the enemy character is performed. damage by doing. Note that the game device 10 performs control such that the heavier the object, the higher the attack power parameter.

In addition to damaging the enemy character, the attack by the object may also be controlled to stop the enemy character (prevent movement) or reduce the ability of the enemy character. Also, as for the attack by the object, the object itself may be shot at the enemy character, or the object may damage the enemy character by performing a shooting attack or an explosion on the spot. Also, even if the action instruction is the same, the power (attack power) and effects (object flight distance, guidance accuracy, etc.) may differ depending on the type of object and individual differences.

[2.5.2] Example of Defense Operation Control Next, defense operation control will be described. When the one action instruction received by the receiving unit 110 is defense, the action control unit 112a causes the object (including the duplicate object) to act based on the content of the action corresponding to defense.

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the action control unit 112a receives the action instruction E4 of "defense", the action control unit 112a uses the bicycle object OB1A as a shield to prevent an attack from the enemy character EC. let it happen When there are a plurality of enemy characters, the player character PC is caused to perform an action of defending against an attack from the closest enemy character. Note that the action of defending is, for example, an action of setting the bicycle object OB1A so as to create a wall between the player character PC and the enemy character EC.

For example, when the player character PC receives damage due to an attack by an enemy character, the damage value is subtracted from the physical strength value (HP value) of the player character PC. If the object OB1A can defend against it, a process of subtracting a defense parameter (defense value) corresponding to the defense of the object OB1A from the damage value is performed. Note that control may be performed such that the heavier the object, the higher the value of the defense parameter.

[2.5.3] Actions of special objects In addition, the action control unit 112a presets the actions of special objects (including duplicate objects). In other words, the action content of the object may be set in advance for each object. For example, the game device 10 sets the object of a gun as an object that always attacks, and stores in the storage unit 170 or the like in advance the details of the action of firing a bullet. Then, when the action instruction is received, the action control unit 112a controls, for example, so that the bullet of the gun object is fired toward the lock-on target enemy character EC.

In addition, the game device 10 sets the shield object as an object that always defends, and stores in the storage unit 170 or the like in advance the operation content of arranging the object so as to form a wall. Then, when the motion control unit 112a receives the motion instruction, the motion control unit 112a installs the shield object, for example, so as to form a wall between the player character PC and the enemy character EC, thereby preventing attacks from the enemy character EC. control defensively.

Further, the game device 10 treats the medicine object as an object that always recovers, and stores in advance in the storage unit 170 or the like action contents such as distributing the medicine to the character. Then, when the action instruction is received, the action control unit 112a executes the action of distributing the medicine object OB3 to the player character PC and fellow characters AC1 and AC2, for example. Then, the game device 10 increases the physical strength values (HP values) of the player character PC and fellow characters AC1 and AC2 based on the recovery parameter (recovery value, rate of increase, additional value) corresponding to the medicine object OB3. control.

[2.5.4] Description of Individually Controlling Actions of Plurality of Objects in Order Further, when an action instruction is received from the player, the action control unit 112a individually controls a plurality of objects (including duplicate objects). , a predetermined operation may be performed.

The motion control unit 112a determines the order of the individual motions of the objects for each object. For example, in terms of the standby placement type, as shown in FIG. 13, when an action instruction is received, the first bicycle object OB1A (OB1A-1) performs a predetermined action based on the action content corresponding to the action instruction. to do Next, a second bicycle object OB1A (OB1A-2) is placed at a position Q1 above (or almost above) the player character PC. Thereafter, when an action instruction is received, the bicycle object OB2A (OB1A-2) is made to perform a predetermined action based on the action content corresponding to the action instruction. In this way, the player can recognize the object above the player character PC as the object to be moved next, so that the player can easily recognize the object to be moved, and the player can appropriately control the object. You can give action instructions.

(Description of how to determine the order of objects)
The motion control unit 112a stores the duplicate objects in the duplicate object storage unit 174, the order in which the duplicate objects are arranged in the game space, the descending order of the attack power of the duplicate objects, the descending order of the defense power of the duplicate objects, and the descending order of the defense power of the duplicate objects. A predetermined action is performed on the placed duplicate object based on the player's operation input in accordance with at least one of the objects in descending order of resilience.

(Operation control based on memory order)
The game device 10 executes actions in ascending order of the identification numbers of the duplicate objects stored in the storage unit 170 or the like. That is, the objects are operated in order from the oldest memory.

(Operation control based on arrangement order)
The game device 10 may perform actions in the order in which the replicated objects are arranged.

(Motion control based on descending order of attack power)
The game device 10 performs a predetermined action on the placed duplicate objects based on the player's operation input in descending order of attack power of the duplicate objects.

For example, since the attack power is proportional to the weight of the object, the action control unit 112a executes the action in order from the heavier object.

For example, if there are a 400 kg vending machine duplicate object OB7A, a 300 kg refrigerator duplicate object OB8A, and a 13 kg bicycle duplicate object OB1A, then the vending machine duplicate object OB7A and the refrigerator duplicate object OBA are present. , and the bicycle replica object OB1A are caused to perform predetermined actions based on the action contents corresponding to the respective action instructions.

In this way, the enemy character EC can be attacked by the object having the highest attack power.

(Movement control based on the order of highest defensive power)
The game device 10 performs a predetermined action on the placed duplicate objects based on the player's operation input, in descending order of defensive power of the duplicate objects.

For example, the action control unit 112a executes actions in order from the heavier object, since the defense power is proportional to the weight of the object.

For example, if there are a 400 kg vending machine duplicate object OB7A, a 300 kg refrigerator duplicate object OB8A, and a 13 kg bicycle duplicate object OB1A, then the vending machine duplicate object OB7A and the refrigerator duplicate object OBA are present. , and the bicycle replica object OB1A are caused to perform predetermined actions based on the action contents corresponding to the respective action instructions.

In this way, the enemy character EC can be attacked by an object having a high defense power.

(Motion control based on the order of highest resilience)
The game device 10 performs a predetermined action on the placed duplicate object based on the player's operation input in accordance with the descending order of resilience of the duplicate object.

For example, the motion control unit 112a has the resilience defined in advance for recovery objects, and therefore executes the motions of the objects in descending order of resilience.

(others)
Also, the game device 10 may execute a predetermined action for the placed duplicate object based on parameters such as speed and weight of the duplicate object.

[2.5.5] Batch action control by a plurality of objects In addition, when the action control unit 112a receives an action instruction from the player, the action control unit 112a collectively performs a predetermined action on a plurality of objects (including duplicate objects). You can let it go.

For example, when there are a plurality of duplicate objects, they may start attacking the enemy character all at once. Further, when there are a plurality of duplicate objects, the duplicate objects may be arranged to act as shields in front of the player all at once, and the duplicate objects may gather to defend against attacks from enemy characters.

First, the receiving unit 110 receives designation instructions for a plurality of objects, and further receives operation instructions for the designated and designated objects. Then, when the action control unit 112a receives designation instructions and action instructions for a plurality of objects, the action control unit 112a performs actions corresponding to the action instructions for the plurality of objects, for example, to the enemy character EC to be locked on. make it work.

For example, when the action control unit 112a receives the instruction to designate the bicycle object OB1A and the bench object OB2A and the action instruction E1 of the "short-range attack", the bicycle object OB1A and the bench object OB2A are, for example, , performs a short-range attack action such as colliding with the enemy character EC to be locked on at a short distance.

Further, when the operation control unit 112a receives the designation instruction of the vending machine object OB7A and the refrigerator object OB8A and the operation instruction E4 of "defense", the operation control unit 112a confirms that the vending machine object OB7A and the refrigerator object OB8A are , for example, like a shield, to perform an action of defending an attack from the enemy character EC.

Further, the motion control section 112a may change the number of objects to be moved together according to the ability value of the player character PC.

For example, the action control unit 112a performs control such that the higher the ability value of the player character, the greater the number of objects to be moved together. For example, the number M of objects to be operated collectively is increased in proportion to the ability value of the player character. Specifically, if the ability value of the player character PC is 10, the number of objects to be activated at once is 10, and if the ability value of the player character PC is 60, the number of objects to be activated at once is 60 pieces. In this way, as the player character PC grows, the number of objects targeted for batch action increases, so the player P can proceed with the game while enjoying the growth of the player character PC even more.

[2.5.6] Timing of Action The action control unit 112a of the present embodiment executes a predetermined action for an object (including a duplicate object) at the timing of receiving an action instruction from the player. , the object may perform a predetermined action at a predetermined timing determined by the game device 10 side. That is, at a predetermined timing determined by the game device 10 side, an operation instruction may be issued under CPU control, and a predetermined operation may be executed.

The motion control unit 112a may set the timing T2, which is a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) after the timing T1 at which the object is arranged, as a predetermined timing, and perform a predetermined motion for the object at the timing T2.

The motion control unit 112a may set the timing at which a predetermined condition is satisfied for the object as a predetermined timing, and perform a predetermined motion at the predetermined timing.

For example, when there is one object configured by combining the object OB21 and the object OB22, the predetermined condition is that both the object OB21 and the object OB22 are arranged. That is, the timing T3 at which both the object OB21 and the object OB22 are arranged is set as a predetermined timing, and the objects OB21 and OB22 are operated. Note that the objects OB21 and OB22 may be operated in a combined state.

Further, if the predetermined condition is "the condition that the number of arranged objects reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5)", the timing T4 at which the number of arranged objects reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5) is set as the predetermined timing. , may be operated on the five objects.

Further, when a special object (for example, a cannon object) is arranged, the game device 10 receives an instruction of an enemy character to be attacked (locked-on target) and an instruction of an attack preparation period. At the end of the attack preparation period T5, or at the timing T6 when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the action of the special object (the action of firing a cannon at the enemy character) may be executed.

[2.6] Consumption of Predetermined Parameter The duplication unit 115 may duplicate a designated object and store the duplicated object on condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from a predetermined parameter.

Also, the placement unit 111 may place the replicated object in the game space on condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from a given parameter.

The game device 10 of the present embodiment enhances the interest of the game by setting a predetermined parameter K in advance in association with the player character PC. Here, the predetermined parameter K (also referred to as a "storage parameter", "placement parameter", or "storage placement parameter") increases when the enemy character EC is defeated or the game stage is cleared. Note that the predetermined parameter K increases with the lapse of time.

On the other hand, the predetermined parameter K decreases when a duplicate object is stored (when a designated object is duplicated) or when a duplicate object is placed in the game space.

For example, the game device 10 presets a consumption value for each object as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. If the consumption value of the original object to be duplicated (the total value of the consumption values if there are multiple original objects) is equal to or less than the current predetermined parameter K of the player character PC, the duplicating unit 115 and can store duplicate objects.

For example, when the consumption value of the bicycle object OB1 is 60, if a copy instruction to duplicate the bicycle object OB1 and store the bicycle duplicate object OB1A is accepted, the current predetermined parameter K of the player character PC The consumption value "60" of the object OB1 is subtracted from "160", the predetermined parameter K is updated to "100", and the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is stored.

Further, the placement unit 111 places the duplicate object when the consumption value of the duplicate object to be placed (the total value of the consumption values in the case of multiple duplicate objects) is equal to or less than the current predetermined parameter K of the player character PC. be able to.

For example, when the consumption value of the replicated object OB1A of the bicycle is 60, and the placement instruction of the object OB1A of the bicycle is accepted, the consumption value of the object OB1A is calculated from the current predetermined parameter K "100" of the player character PC. "60" is subtracted, the predetermined parameter K is updated to "40", and the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle is placed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the display control unit 118 controls "current predetermined parameter K (eg, 40)"/"current upper limit of predetermined parameter K (eg, 200)" and current predetermined parameter A gauge G1 indicating K is displayed and controlled so that the player can recognize the value of the predetermined parameter K.

Note that the game device 10 increases the upper limit value of the predetermined parameter K according to the ability value of the player character PC. Note that the game device 10 may control the predetermined parameter K to increase beyond the upper limit.

Also, in the game device 10, the predetermined parameter K to be subtracted by storing the replicated object and the predetermined parameter K to be subtracted by arranging the replicated object in the game space are the same, but different parameters are used. can be For example, the duplicating unit 115 duplicates the original object and stores the duplicated object on condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from a predetermined parameter K1 (also referred to as a “storage parameter” or “duplication parameter”). . Also, the placement unit 111 places the duplicate object in the game space on condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from a predetermined parameter K2 (also referred to as a "placement parameter").

[2.7] Running Cost The placement unit 111 may maintain the placement of the duplicate object on condition that a given consumption value is subtracted from the maintenance parameter R. The maintenance parameter R is a value for maintaining the arrangement state of the replicated object, and is a running cost value. That is, the game device 10 of the present embodiment improves the interest of the game by setting the maintenance parameter R in advance in association with the player character PC. Note that the maintenance parameter R does not decrease because there is no cost to maintain the placement when no duplicate objects are placed.

(Changes in maintenance parameters over time)
The game device 10 restores the maintenance parameters over time. For example, a predetermined value (for example, "10") is added to the maintenance parameter R per unit time (each time one minute elapses).

On the other hand, the game device 10 subtracts from the maintenance parameter R the consumption value required for maintaining the arrangement of the duplicated objects over time. For example, the consumption value corresponding to the replicated object is subtracted from the maintenance parameter R per unit time (every one minute passes).

For example, the game device 10 sets a consumption value for each object as shown in FIG. The game device 10 may set different consumption values according to objects (types of objects). For example, the game device 10 is set such that the heavier the object, the higher the consumption value.

For example, if the current maintenance parameter R of the player character PC is "100" and a bicycle object OB1A with a consumption value of "60" is placed, the maintenance parameter R is set to "100" each time one minute elapses. Subtract "60" from ".

(Changes in maintenance parameters as the game progresses)
The game device 10 may vary the maintenance parameter R according to the progress of the game. Game progress includes when a game stage is cleared, when the number of turns increases, when a given event is executed, and the like.

For example, the game device 10 adds a value corresponding to the game stage to the maintenance parameter R when the game stage is cleared. For example, "200" is added to the maintenance parameter R when one game stage is cleared.

On the other hand, when the game stage is cleared, the game device 10 subtracts the consumption value required for maintaining the placement of the duplicate object from the maintenance parameter. For example, when the game stage is cleared, the consumption value corresponding to the replicated object is subtracted from the maintenance parameter R.

For example, if the current maintenance parameter R of the player character PC is "100" and a duplicate bicycle object OB1A with a consumption value of "60" is placed, the maintenance parameter R " Subtract "60" from "100".

(Display control)
In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control unit 118 controls "current maintenance parameter R (eg, 80)"/"upper limit of current maintenance parameter R (eg, 200)" and current maintenance parameter A gauge G2 indicating R is displayed and controlled so that the player can recognize the value of the maintenance parameter R.

(others)
If duplicate objects are not placed or if the increment is greater than the cost of maintaining the placement, the maintenance parameter R can be increased over time.

Note that the game device 10 increases the upper limit value of the maintenance parameter R according to the ability value of the player character PC. Note that the game device 10 may control the maintenance parameter R to increase beyond the upper limit.

When the maintenance parameter R reaches 0, the game device 10 assumes that the placed duplicate object can no longer be maintained, and performs control to erase the placed duplicate object. In such a case, the player may be notified of the maintenance failure by displaying a maintenance failure indicator (message) on the game screen. Note that the sound control unit may output the voice information of the message regarding the maintenance failure to the sound output unit.

[2.8] Erasure The erasure unit 116 of the game device 10 erases the duplicate object from the game space based on the player's erasure instruction. For example, it is possible to make the game play easier by erasing obstructive objects, and it is possible to suppress the reduction of the maintenance parameter R. Also, by erasing the object, the drawing processing load can be suppressed.

For example, the erasing unit 116 may collectively erase a plurality of replicated objects from the game space when an erasing instruction is received.

Further, the erasing unit 116 may individually erase duplicate objects from the game space in descending order of the duplicate objects stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 (FILO method, last-in first-out method).

Further, the erasing unit 116 may individually erase duplicate objects from the game space in descending order of layout of the duplicate objects (FILO method, last-in first-out method). In other words, the erasing unit 116 may erase duplicate objects from the game space in descending order of deterioration.

The erasing unit individually erases the duplicate objects from the game space in accordance with at least one of descending order of attack power of the duplicate object, descending order of defense power of the duplicate object, and descending order of recovery power of the duplicate object. good too.

[2.9] Example in which an object floating by telekinesis is copied The PC may perform controls that can move objects (objects) without contact.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, there are a bicycle object OB1, a bench object OB2, and a medicine object OB3 placed apart from the player character PC in the game space. Then, when the bicycle object OB1 falls within a predetermined range AR set with reference to the position of the player character PC, the bicycle object OB1 floats and enters the game space while floating in the air, as shown in FIG. placed. That is, when the bicycle object OB1 belongs to the predetermined range AR, the bicycle object OB1 is placed in a state where the movement of the bicycle object OB1 is suspended (suspended state). Thus, in the game world of the present embodiment, it is possible to create a situation in which the player character PC can lift the bicycle object OB1 by telekinesis without touching it. Then, if not only the bicycle object OB1 but also the bench object OB2 and the medicine object OB3 can be included within the predetermined range AR, then as shown in FIG. Object OB3 can also be placed pending.

Then, when receiving the action instruction, the game device 10, for example, cancels the suspended state of the bicycle object OB1 in the suspended state, and directs the bicycle object OB1 to the enemy character EC, as shown in FIG. Perform a throwing attack motion.

As described above, in the game device 10 of the present embodiment, the object can be moved without the player character PC touching the object. That is, according to this embodiment, the player character PC can create a game world in which objects can be manipulated without touching them, and an attractive game that attracts players can be provided.

[2.10] Activation of special skill When the gaming device 10 receives an instruction to activate a special skill (also referred to as a “duplicate skill”) based on the player's operation input, the game device 10 activates the special skill, and the skill activation period A specified object may be duplicated in (for example, 60 seconds), the process of storing the duplicated object as a duplicated object, and the process of arranging the duplicated object may be performed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the game device 10 duplicates the designated bicycle object OB1 in the pending state during the skill activation period, stores the information of the bicycle duplicate object OB1A in the duplicate object storage unit 174, It may be controlled to place the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle. Also, during the skill activation period, the designated pending bench object OB2 is duplicated, the information of the bench duplicate object OB2A is stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174, and the bench duplicate object OB2A is arranged. Also, during the skill activation period, the designated drug object OB3 in the pending state is duplicated, the information of the drug duplicate object OB3A is stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174, and the drug duplicate object OB3A is arranged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, when the player's ability value reaches a predetermined value or more (for example, 60 or more), the game device 10 generates a copy of the player character PC based on the information of the player character PC during the skill activation period. Information on the PCA may be stored in the duplicated object storage unit 174 and controlled to arrange the duplicated player character PCA. For example, a plurality of duplicate player characters PCA (PCA-1, PCA-2) may be arranged. By doing so, it is possible to further increase the offensive power and defensive power of the player character.

Then, as shown in FIG. 22, the game device 10 performs control such that an attack action or the like can be performed using the original object OB1 and the duplicate object OB1A. A plurality of duplicate objects OB1A can be arranged.

In addition, during the skill activation period, one or more duplicate objects are automatically stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 in accordance with a CPU-controlled duplication instruction, and the duplicate objects are automatically placed in the game space in accordance with a CPU-controlled placement instruction. may be placed.

Further, the duplicating unit 115 may combine yellow for the color of the object whose storable flag is set to “1” during the skill activation period, and control the identification display.

Further, the replication unit 115 may perform control to distinguish and display the object that is the replication source of the replication object from the object that has not yet been the replication source of the replication object during the skill activation period.

[2.11] Enemy Character The game device 10 duplicates the enemy character EC, stores information on the duplicated enemy character ECA in the duplicate object storage unit 174, and sends the duplicated enemy character ECA to the player. Arranged as an ally character, the original enemy character EC and the duplicated enemy character ECA may be controlled so as to be capable of fighting each other.

Also, the game device 10 may treat an item dropped by the enemy character EC (so-called drop item) as an object, duplicate the item, and store the duplicated item in the duplicated object storage unit 174 as a duplicated item. Then, the game device 10 may place the duplicate item in the game space based on the placement instruction.

[2.12] Multiplayer game In addition, in the case where the game device 10 plays a game in the same game space as a plurality of players P1 and P2, the operation target of the player P1 is the character PC, and the other player P is operated.
2 is the character AC (a friend character AC of the character PC), the following control may be performed. For example, the game device 10 may set a replicated object (for example, a bicycle replicated object OB1A) placed in the game space by the player P1 as an object to be operated by the player P2. In addition, the game device 10 may set the replicated object placed in the game space by the player P2 (for example, the replicated object OB7A of the vending machine) as the object to be operated by the player P1.

Further, in the case where a plurality of players P1 and P2 play a game in the same game space, and if there is no character to be operated by the player P1, the game device 10 can reproduce the duplicated character placed in the game space by the other player P2. (For example, the character ACA that is the alter ego of the character AC that is the operation target of the other player P2) may be the character that is the operation target of the player P1.

[2.13] Flowchart The processing flow of the game device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not a copy instruction has been received for a designated object among a plurality of objects arranged in the game space (step S1).

If the copy instruction is accepted (Y in step S1), it is determined whether or not the object for which the copy instruction is accepted can be copied (stored) (step S2).

If the object for which the duplication instruction has been accepted can be duplicated (Y in step S2), the object for which the duplication instruction has been received is duplicated (step S3). Then, the replicated object is stored in the replicated object storage unit (step S4).

Then, it is determined whether or not a placement instruction has been received for the duplicate object (step S5). If a placement instruction has been received for the duplicated object (Y in step S5), it is determined whether or not the duplicated object for which the placement instruction has been received can be laid out (step S6).

If it can be placed (Y in step S6), the duplicate object is placed in the game space (step S7). The processing ends here.

[3] Application example [3.1] Application example of storage processing (replication processing) In this embodiment, an example has been described in which information of one original object can be stored (replicated) once. It may be possible to store (replicate) the information of one original object multiple times.

In particular, the duplicating unit 115 of the present embodiment may perform control so that the performance of the stored object OB1 (ID=001) of the same original bicycle is degraded as the number of times of storage (the number of times of duplication) increases. good.

(Deterioration of performance)
The replicating unit 115 may store the replicated object with its performance degraded according to the number of times of storage. For example, in this embodiment, the heavier the object, the stronger the attack power, and the lighter the object, the weaker the attack power.

For example, assume that the original bicycle object OB1A weighs 13 kilograms. , the replicating unit 115 stores a bicycle object OB1D weighing 11 kilograms when stored for the first time, and stores a bicycle object OB1E weighing 9 kilograms when stored for the second time. , when the number of times of storage is 3, the object OB1F of the bicycle weighing 7 kg is stored. In this way, as the number of times of storage increases, the information of the object of the bicycle whose weight is reduced is stored.

In addition, the consumption value of the object in this embodiment indicates that the lower the value, the better the performance, and the higher the value, the worse the performance. may be stored after being incremented.

For example, assume that the consumption value of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle stored in the storage unit 170 is 60. As shown in FIG. When the number of times of storage is the first, the duplicating unit 115 updates the consumption value to 70 and stores the bicycle object OB1A, and when the number of times of storage is the second, updates the consumption value to 80 and stores the object OB1A of the bicycle. However, when the number of times of storage is the third, the consumption value is updated to 90 and stored in the bicycle object OB1A-3. In this way, as the number of times of storage increases, the bicycle object with increased consumption value is stored.

(Deterioration of shape)
Further, the replication unit 115 may store the shape of the replication object after degrading it according to the number of times of storage.

For example, assume that the stage of the shape data of the duplicate object OB1A of the bicycle stored in the duplicate object storage unit 174 is the shape data SH1 shown in FIG. 10(A).

When the number of times of storage is the first time, as shown in FIG. remember as

Then, when the number of times of storage is the second, as shown in FIG. 10B, the duplicating unit 115 stores the shape data SH2 degraded by one level as the stage (degradation level) of the shape data of the bicycle object OB1E. .

Then, when the number of times of storage is three or more, as shown in FIG. Remember. In this way, the stages of the shape data are stored so that the shape deteriorates as the number of times of storage increases.

[3.2] Timing of Storage and Arrangement The game device 10 may store the duplicate object and arrange the duplicate object at the same time (almost simultaneously). For example, based on one instruction (storage arrangement instruction), a designated object is duplicated, the duplicated object is stored as a duplicated object in the duplicated object storage unit 174, and at the same time, the duplicated object is laid out in the game space. may be controlled.

In addition, the game device 10 presets a storage mode for storing the duplicated object in the duplicated object storage unit 174 and a game mode different from the storage mode (competition mode with an enemy character), and based on the player's operation input. , the memory mode and the game mode may be controlled so as to be switchable. For example, in the storage mode, the game device 10 duplicates a specified object based on an instruction to duplicate the object, and stores the duplicated object in the duplicated object storage unit 174 as a duplicated object. Then, after switching to the game mode, the game device 10 may perform control to place the designated duplicate object in the game space based on the placement instruction, and perform the action to play the battle game.

[3.3] Application example related to operation [3.3.1] Application example related to memory The game device 10 is a game surface provided with a touch panel, and based on a player's touch operation, an object (for example, a bicycle object OB1) is displayed. Receiving designation of an object (for example, bicycle object OB1) on the display area, duplicating the designated object (for example, bicycle object OB1), and using the duplicated object as a duplicate object (for example, bicycle object OB1A), A process of storing in the duplicate object storage unit 174 may be performed.

In addition, the game device 10 includes a duplication (storage) button (which may be a button display area), and when an operation input by the button is accepted (a touch operation is accepted in the button display area), an object in the game screen is displayed. The cursor CU is moved automatically or by the player's operation input, and the object where the cursor CU is stopped is designated as the original object to be duplicated, the designated object is duplicated, and the duplicated object is used as the duplicate object, A process of storing in the duplicate object storage unit 174 may be performed.

[3.3.2] Application example regarding arrangement The game device 10 accepts designation of an object to be arranged (for example, a bicycle object OB1A) based on a player's touch operation, and uses the designated bicycle object OB1A as a game object. It can be placed in space. For example, the game device 10 enables slide input, sets an object accepted at the start of a touch as a specified object (for example, a bicycle object OB1A), and moves the object to a three-dimensional position in the game space corresponding to the touch-off display position. , a specified object (for example, a bicycle object OB1A) may be placed.

[3.4] Example in which another object is completed by duplication In the game device 10 of the present embodiment, a scissors object OB33 composed of one blade object OB31 and the other blade object OB32 exists in the game space. good too. In such a case, the player character PC can attack the enemy character EC by swinging it around with a single blade (object OB31 or object OB32). Then, when the game device 10 accepts designation of the single blade object OB31 based on the player's operation input or computer control (CPU control), for example, the copy of the designated single blade object OB31 is transferred to the scissors object OB33. You can change it. In other words, "replication" in the present embodiment may be a form of changing a single blade object OB31 into a pair of scissors object OB33. Then, the scissors object OB33 can be arranged on the game field, and the attack power of the scissors object OB33 is increased more than that of the single blade object OB31. For example, the player character PC can use the scissors object OB33 to sandwich and cut the enemy character EC.

[3.5] Prohibition of Duplication of Duplicate Object The duplication unit 115 of the present embodiment may prohibit further duplication of an object that has been duplicated once, that is, a duplicate object. For example, the replication unit 115 prohibits further replication of the replication object OB1A that replicates the designated bicycle object OB1. In such a case, a mark or the like indicating that the duplicated object OB1A has been duplicated may be displayed to identify and display the duplicated object OB1A.

[3.6] Application example of game system [3.6.1] Application example of server device 20 The server device 20 may perform part or all of the processing performed by the game device 10 of the present embodiment. For example, the processing unit 200 of the server device 20 includes a reception unit 210, an arrangement unit 211, a movement/motion processing unit 212, a game processing unit 214, a replication unit 215, an erasing unit 216, a notification unit 217, a display control unit 218, a change processing It may function as the unit 219 , the image generation unit 208 , and the sound control unit 209 .

Also, the storage unit 240 of the server device 20 may include an object storage unit 273 and a replicated object storage unit 274 . The object storage unit 273 stores information on the original object. Further, in the duplicated object storage unit 274, information of an object (duplicated object) duplicated by the duplication unit 215 is stored.

The communication control unit 201 transmits game-related information, generated image information, sound control information, and the like to the game apparatus 10 . Further, the communication control unit 201 receives input information received from the game device 10 (for example, information regarding various instructions such as operation instructions), etc., from the game device 10 .

The receiving unit 210 receives input information of the game device 10 (for example, information regarding various instructions such as operation instructions). Further, the accepting unit 210 accepts designation of a predetermined object among the plurality of objects arranged on the game field based on the player's operation input or CPU control.

Since the specific processing of the placement unit 211 of the server device 20 is the same as that of the placement unit 111 of the game device 10, the explanation is omitted.

Since the specific processing of the movement/motion processing unit 212 of the server device 20 is the same as that of the movement/motion processing unit 112 of the game device 10, the description thereof will be omitted.

The action control unit 212a of the server device 20 executes a predetermined action on the object. Since the specific processing of the operation control unit 212a is the same as that of the operation control unit 112a of the game device 10, the explanation is omitted.

The replication unit 215 of the server device 20 replicates the designated object and stores the replicated object in the replication object storage unit 274 as a replication object. Since the specific processing is the same as that of the copying unit 115 of the game device 10, the explanation is omitted.

The erasing unit 216 of the server device 2 erases the duplicate object placed by the placing unit 211 from the game space based on the player's erasing instruction. Since the specific processing is the same as that of the erasing unit 116 of the game device 10, the explanation is omitted.

The notification unit 217 of the server device 20 performs a notification process of placement failure when the placement unit 211 determines not to place the duplicate object. Since the specific processing is the same as that of the notification unit 117 of the game device 10, the description is omitted.

The display control unit 218 of the server device 20 performs control to display the image generated by the image generation unit 208 and information about the image on the display unit 190 of the game device 10 . Since the specific processing is the same as that of the display control unit 218 of the game device 10, the description is omitted. Note that “display control” means that the server 20 controls display on the game screen of the game device (terminal device) 10 . For example, when the server 20 generates "control information" to be displayed on the game screen of the game device 10 and transmits it to the game device 10, the game device 10 receives the "control information" from the server 20. , the game screen is displayed based on the "control information".

The change processing unit 219 of the server 20 changes at least one of the type, number, and attributes of the duplicate objects based on the ability value of the player character. Since the specific processing is the same as that of the change processing unit 119 of the game device 10, the explanation is omitted.

Note that storing in the server device 20 means storing in the storage unit 240 of the server device 20 , but may also be stored in the storage unit 170 of the game device 10 . Note that the storage unit 240 of the server device 20 may be a concept including the information storage medium 280 of the server device 20 . For example, the server 20 may store the replicated object in the replicated object storage unit 245 of the server device 20 .

Since the specific processing of the image generation unit 208 of the server 20 is the same as that of the image generation unit 120 of the game device 10, the explanation is omitted.

Specific processing of the sound control unit 209 of the server 20 is the same as that of the sound control unit 130 of the game device 10 . Note that the sound control unit 209 of the server 20 controls sound output to the sound output unit 192 of the game device 10 . For example, when the server 20 generates control information for outputting sound to the sound output unit 192 of the game device 10 and transmits it to the game device 10, the game device 10 receives the control information from the server 20, A sound is output to the sound output unit 192 based on the control information.

[3.6.2] Browser Game Example The game device 10 may execute a game program with a browser (browser software, Web browser).

That is, the server device 20 can be written in various languages such as game services provided on the web browser of the game device 10, such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark). You may provide the browser game (the game which starts only by opening an installation site with a Web browser).

In addition, when executing a browser game on the game device 10, a web browser is provided for browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the game device 10 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 20 and data received from the server device 20 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , a web browser function for transmitting player operation data to the server device 20, and the like.

Specifically, when executing a game program provided from server device 20 , game device 10 requests server device 20 to start a game, and data transmission/reception is performed between game device 10 and server device 20 . done and the game begins.

The server device 20 of this embodiment receives input information and game information based on the operation of the player of the game device 10 (that is, the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received information.

The server device 20 then transmits the game processing result and game control information to the game device 10 . The game device 10 performs game processing based on game processing results and game control information received from the server device 20 .

The game device 10 acquires necessary information such as game information about the player and game information about other players from the server device 20, and executes game processing based on the game program stored in the storage area of the game device 10. do.

[3.7] Deteriorating information In this embodiment, the consumption value, weight, and shape of an object are given as examples of information about object deterioration. , and may be controlled so as to degrade the attack power, defense power, and HP value.

[4] Others The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In this embodiment, the game is not limited to an action RPG. For example, it can be used for fighting games such as action games, fighting games, sports games, role-playing games (RPG), and other simulation games.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

10 game device,
20 server device,
100 processing unit,
101 communication control unit,
110 reception unit;
111 placement unit,
112 movement/motion control unit,
112a operation control unit,
114 game processing unit,
115 Reproduction Department,
116 erasing unit,
117 notification unit;
118 display control unit,
119 change processor,
120 image generator,
130 sound control unit,
150 operation input unit,
170 storage unit,
171 main memory,
172 image buffer;
173 object memory,
174 replicated object store,
180 information storage medium,
190 display unit,
192 sound output unit,
196 communication department,
200 processing unit,
201 communication control unit,
202 Web processing unit,
203 Game Management Department;
207 timer management unit;
240 storage unit,
242 main memory,
244 game data storage unit,
246 player information storage unit,
280 information storage medium,
296 communications department,
220 input section,
230 display unit

Claims (10)

A program for executing a game in which a predetermined game field exists and a plurality of characters are arranged in the game field,
an arrangement unit for arranging a plurality of objects on the game field;
a receiving unit that receives designation of a predetermined object among the plurality of objects arranged on the game field based on a player's operation input or computer control;
a replicating unit that replicates the designated object and stores the replicated object as a replicated object in a replicated object storage unit;
A program that causes a computer to function as a changing unit that changes the degree of deterioration of at least one of the shape and performance of the duplicated object. In claim 1,
The placement unit is
arranging the duplicate object on the game field;
The change unit
A program characterized by increasing the degree of deterioration as the number of times the duplicated object is arranged increases. In claim 1 or 2,
The change unit
A program characterized by increasing the degree of deterioration as the number of times the duplicated object is stored increases. In any one of claims 1 to 3,
The change unit
A program characterized by increasing the degree of deterioration as the ability value of a player character is lower. In any one of claims 1 to 4,
The change unit
A program characterized by increasing the performance of the duplicate object as the ability value of the player character increases. In any one of claims 1 to 5,
presetting a consumption value corresponding to each of the plurality of objects;
The duplicating unit
A program for duplicating a specified object on condition that a consumption value corresponding to the specified object is subtracted from a predetermined parameter. In any one of claims 1 to 6,
A program further causing a computer to function as a change processing unit that changes at least one of the type and attributes of the duplicate object based on the ability value of the player character. A game device for executing a game in which a predetermined game field exists and a plurality of characters are arranged in the game field,
an arrangement unit for arranging a plurality of objects on the game field;
a receiving unit that receives designation of a predetermined object among the plurality of objects arranged on the game field based on a player's operation input or computer control;
a replicating unit that replicates the designated object and stores the replicated object as a replicated object in a replicated object storage unit;
and a changing unit that changes the degree of deterioration of at least one of the shape and performance of the duplicate object. A server device that executes a game in which a predetermined game field exists and a plurality of characters are arranged in the game field,
an arrangement unit for arranging a plurality of objects on the game field;
a receiving unit that receives designation of a predetermined object among the plurality of objects arranged on the game field based on a player's operation input or computer control;
a replicating unit that replicates the designated object and stores the replicated object as a replicated object in a replicated object storage unit;
and a changing unit that changes the degree of deterioration of at least one of the shape and performance of the duplicate object. A game providing method for providing game-related information to a player's terminal device from a server device that executes a game in which a predetermined game field exists and a plurality of characters are arranged in the game field, comprising:
The server device
an arrangement unit for arranging a plurality of objects on the game field;
a receiving unit that receives designation of a predetermined object among the plurality of objects arranged on the game field based on a player's operation input or computer control;
a replicating unit that replicates the designated object and stores the replicated object as a replicated object in a replicated object storage unit;
and a changing unit that changes the degree of deterioration of at least one of the shape and performance of the duplicate object,
transmitting information about the player's input received by the terminal device to the server device;
A game providing method, comprising: receiving information about a game from the server device.

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