JP5529184B2 - GAME CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, GAME SYSTEM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for controlling execution of a game by a plurality of users using communication.

Conventionally, a user enjoys a game by operating the game device himself. In this case, the game apparatus includes hardware for reading and executing game application software (game application). A battle game such as a baseball game is known as a game executed by such a game application. In such a battle game, in order to make the game more interesting, not only the battle itself but also various variations are included. One example is to include a function that allows the user to customize the ability of the character to be operated by the user.
For example, Patent Document 1 includes a game system (baseball) that includes schedule creation means for creating a character action schedule, and that can increase the ability of the character by instructing the character to perform a specific action. Game). In this game system, it is assumed that the character is trained (that is, the ability of the character is improved), and then a battle is performed with another user or a computer, or the breeding and the battle are alternately performed. Yes.

  Incidentally, in recent years, a so-called social game (executed by a game application created on the basis of an operating environment such as an API (Application Programming Interface) operating on a web browser in a social networking service (SNS) by a specific service provider. Social Game) is popular. It can be said that the social game is a kind of online game that is played while communicating among an unspecified number of users. However, unlike a conventional online game, a social game is not a game between users through a game device with a communication function equipped with game software, and the user installs or downloads the game software on the user side. There is no need. That is, the user can enjoy a social game regardless of time and place as long as the user can connect to the Internet and includes a communication device equipped with a web browser.

JP 2000-189677 A

  The conventional game system described above can be said to be a highly entertaining game in that elements for nurturing characters are included. However, when the battle result of a battle performed with another user or a computer is determined based on the ability value between characters, the battle result is easily obtained if there is a large difference in the ability between the two characters in the battle. Because it can be predicted, there is a lack of interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described viewpoints, and provides a game control device, a game control method, a program, and a game system that are highly interesting when a battle result is determined based on an ability value between characters. For the purpose.

A first aspect of the present invention is a game control device.
The game control device
First battle execution means for executing a first battle between characters associated with the user identification information and determining a battle result of the first battle based on a first ability value set for the character;
A granting means for granting a specific item to the user based on a predetermined operation input or information on the progress of the game;
Changing means for changing a first ability value of a character corresponding to the user identification information of the user to a second ability value higher than the first ability value for a predetermined period when the user uses the item;
The second battle between the characters associated with the user identification information is performed separately from the first battle, and the battle result of the second battle is determined based on the second ability value of the character. Execution means;
Is provided.

Here, the information related to the predetermined operation input may be information indicating that the predetermined operation input is performed on an external device accessible to the game control device, for example. Further, the information related to the progress of the game may be, for example, conquering a predetermined area on the game or a character having reached a predetermined level.
In this game control device, the battle result of the first battle is determined based on the first ability value set for the character. Therefore, for example, a character is raised to win in the first battle. The user can be motivated to improve the ability value of the character.
Further, the battle result of the second battle is determined based on the second ability value increased for a predetermined period due to the use of the specific item. Thereby, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a user who has a character with a low ability value is more likely to win in the second battle as compared to the first battle. Further, in the second battle, the use of a specific item can reduce the capability difference from the opponent's high-capacity character or increase the user's character's capability advantage. Since the result cannot be easily predicted, the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, the user can enjoy two battles in which different ability values are applied to the same character, and can realize an effect on the game when a specific item is used.

In the game control device, when a plurality of characters are associated with the user identification information, the game control device includes a selection unit that selects at least one of the plurality of characters based on a predetermined operation input.
The changing means may change the first ability value of the character selected by the selecting means.
According to this game control device, it is possible to select at least one character to be changed in the first ability value from among a plurality of characters associated with the user identification information. For this reason, in order to obtain a victory in the second battle, the user will be considered as to which character's first ability value is changed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In the game control device, the character is set with a point value for executing at least one of the first battle and the second battle,
The first battle is performed between characters whose sum of the points is equal to or less than a first threshold,
The second battle may be executed between characters whose sum of the point values is equal to or smaller than a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value.
For example, if the point value is set to be larger as the ability value of the character is higher, in the setting where there are a plurality of characters in the group, the sum of the point values of the character becomes larger, so the ability value is higher. Since it is not possible to form a group with only characters, the execution of the second battle is limited. As a result, the second battle is executed between groups (characters) having a smaller difference in ability value compared to the first battle. In this case, since the increase in the ability value due to the use of a specific item has a great influence on the determination of the battle result of the second battle, the battle result cannot be easily predicted. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

The character is set with a point value for executing at least one of the first battle and the second battle, and the first battle has a value of the point. The character may be executed between characters that are equal to or less than a first threshold value, and the second battle may be executed between characters that are equal to or less than a second threshold value where the value of the point is smaller than the first threshold value.
For example, when the point value is set to be larger as the character's ability value is higher, the execution of the second battle by the character having a higher ability value is restricted. As a result, the second battle is executed between characters having a smaller difference in ability value compared to the first battle. In this case, since the increase in the ability value due to the use of a specific item has a great influence on the determination of the battle result of the second battle, the battle result cannot be easily predicted. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

Further, the first battle is executed between characters whose total first ability value is equal to or less than a first threshold value, and the second battle is performed when the total first capability value is the first value. You may perform between characters below the 2nd threshold value smaller than a threshold value.
For example, in a setting where there are a plurality of characters in a group, if the total ability value of the group (character) is high, the execution of the second battle by the group (character) having a high ability value is restricted. As a result, the second battle is executed between groups (characters) having a smaller difference in ability value compared to the first battle. In this case, since the increase in the ability value due to the use of a specific item has a great influence on the determination of the battle result of the second battle, the battle result cannot be easily predicted. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

In the game control device, when a plurality of types of ability values are set for the character, at least one of the plurality of types of ability values is set as a first ability value. The changing means may change a first ability value corresponding to the item among a plurality of kinds of ability values.
For example, by using an item of the same type for a type that originally has a high ability value, it becomes possible to further increase the ability value of that kind for a predetermined period or to average various ability values for a predetermined period. In this case, in order to obtain a victory in the second battle, the user can select a type of ability value to be increased from among a plurality of types according to his / her preference, thereby improving the strategy in the second battle. Since it can be done, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In the game control device, the changing means may return the second ability value of the character to the first ability value when the predetermined period has elapsed.
Thereby, in order to increase the possibility that the user will win the second battle, it is possible to motivate the user to perform the second battle within a predetermined period.

In the game control apparatus, the changing means may cause the ability value of the character to transition from the second ability value to the first ability value stepwise or continuously as the predetermined period elapses. .
For example, it is considered that the possibility that the character will win in the second battle gradually decreases as the ability value of the character decreases as the predetermined period elapses. For this reason, in order to increase the possibility that the user will win the second battle, it is possible to motivate the user to play the second battle as soon as possible. Therefore, activation of the second battle can be achieved.

In the game control device, when each of the first battle and the second battle is repeatedly executed, a period from the start of the second battle to the end of the second battle is It may be set shorter than a period from the start of the first match to the end of the first match.
Thereby, the opportunity for a user to participate in a 2nd battle | competition decreases compared with a 1st battle | competition. For this reason, in order to obtain more benefits of the second battle, which increases the possibility of winning compared to the first battle by using a specific item, more actively in the second battle Can motivate users to participate. Therefore, activation of the second battle can be achieved.

In the game control device, the changing means may extend the predetermined period when the user uses the item while the ability value of the character is changed to the second ability value.
Thereby, the state which raised the ability value of the character can be maintained for a long period. Therefore, it is possible to give the user a sense of expectation that the period during which the second battle can be won will be longer. Also, depending on the number of items used (amount used), not only can the character ability value be increased, but also the predetermined period can be extended, so that variations in the method of using the item are expanded and the playability as a game is enhanced.

A second aspect of the present invention is a game control method in a game control device,
Executing a first battle between characters associated with the user identification information, and determining a battle result of the first battle based on a first ability value set for the character;
A step of giving a specific item to the user based on a predetermined operation input or information on the progress of the game;
When the user uses the item, the first ability value of the character corresponding to the user identification information of the user is changed to a second ability value higher than the first ability value for a predetermined period;
Executing a second battle between characters associated with the user identification information separately from the first battle, and determining a battle result of the second battle based on the second ability value of the character;
Is provided.

A third aspect of the present invention provides a computer for controlling the execution of a game.
A function of executing a first battle between characters associated with the user identification information and determining a battle result of the first battle based on a first ability value set for the character;
A function of giving a specific item to the user based on a predetermined operation input or information on the progress of the game,
When the user uses the item, the function of changing the first ability value of the character corresponding to the user identification information of the user to a second ability value higher than the first ability value for a predetermined period, and user identification A function of executing a second battle between characters associated with the information separately from the first battle and determining a battle result of the second battle based on the second ability value of the character;
It is a program for realizing.

  The computer may be a network server, a large computer, or the like, for example. Further, this program may be stored in a computer-readable information storage medium such as a DVD-ROM or a CD-ROM.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is a game system including a communication terminal and a game control device that is accessed from the communication terminal and controls execution of a game by the communication terminal,
First battle execution means for executing a first battle between characters associated with the user identification information and determining a battle result of the first battle based on a first ability value set for the character;
A granting means for granting a specific item to the user based on a predetermined operation input or information on the progress of the game;
Changing means for changing a first ability value of a character corresponding to the user identification information of the user to a second ability value higher than the first ability value for a predetermined period when the user uses the item;
The second battle between the characters associated with the user identification information is performed separately from the first battle, and the battle result of the second battle is determined based on the second ability value of the character. Execution means;
Is provided.

Game control device of the present invention, a game control method, a program, according to the game system, if the match result is determined based on the ability value between the character, it is possible to provide a game rich in entertaining.

The figure which shows the basic composition of the game system of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the external appearance of the communication terminal of embodiment The block diagram which shows the structure of the communication terminal of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the game server of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the database server of embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the 1st user database contained in a database server. The functional block diagram for demonstrating the function to play main roles with the game control apparatus of embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the display screen of the communication terminal which displays a top page. The figure which shows an example of a web page when a user selects an order menu. The figure which shows an example of a web page when a user selects a scout menu. The figure which shows an example of a web page when a user selects a scout menu. The figure which shows an example of a web page when a user selects a scout menu. The figure which shows an example of a web page when a user selects the enhancement menu. The figure which shows an example of a web page when a user selects the enhancement menu. The flowchart which shows an example of the process of an individual battle | competition. The figure which shows an example of the web page in an individual battle | competition. The figure which shows the structural example of the league game data for regular league games. The figure which shows the data structural example of the ranking data for regular league matches. The figure which shows the example of a display in a communication terminal. The flowchart which shows an example of a process of a regular league match. The figure which shows an example of a web page when a user selects a special league game menu. The figure which shows the data structural example of the data for a setting. The figure which shows the data structural example of the user data for special league matches. The flowchart which shows an example of the process which changes an ability value. The flowchart which shows an example of a process of a special league match.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the game system of the present invention will be described.

(1) Configuration of Game System FIG. 1 shows a system configuration example of a game system according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,... That can be connected to a communication network NW (network) such as the Internet, a game server 20 connected to the communication network NW, The database server 30 is configured. Each of the communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,... Is a terminal operated by an individual user, for example, a mobile terminal, a smartphone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a personal computer, a television having a bidirectional communication function. A communication terminal such as a John receiver (including a so-called multi-function smart TV). In the following description, when referring to the communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,.
In this game system, the game server 20 is configured to be able to communicate with the communication terminal 10 that is a client, and provides a gaming service to the communication terminal 10. The game server 20 is mounted with an application operable on a web browser as a game application. The database server 30 stores various information to be described later in executing the game, and is connected to the game server 20 by, for example, a wire for reading and writing the information.
The communication terminal 10 includes a web browser capable of displaying a web page provided by the game server 20, and the user operates the communication terminal 10 on the web page to execute a game.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, an authentication server for authenticating the user of each communication terminal 10 may be provided separately from the game server 20. Further, when a plurality of game servers 20 are provided in order to accept access from many communication terminals 10, a load balancer for adjusting a load between the plurality of game servers 20 may be provided. The game server 20 may be configured as a single server device, but may be configured as a plurality of server devices having distributed functions.

(2) Configuration of Communication Terminal The communication terminal 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of the communication terminal 10, and FIG. 2A illustrates a button input type communication terminal such as a foldable mobile terminal (mobile phone), for example. ) Exemplifies a communication terminal of a touch panel input method such as a smartphone. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the communication terminal 10.
As shown in FIG. 3, the communication terminal 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, an image processing unit 14, an instruction input unit 15, a display unit 16, A wireless communication interface unit 17 is provided, and a bus 18 for transmitting control signals or data signals between the units is provided.

The CPU 11 loads the web browser in the ROM 12 into the RAM 13 and executes it. The CPU 11 then displays data for displaying a web page from the game server 20 via the wireless communication interface unit 17 based on appropriate designation of a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) input to the user by the instruction input unit 15 or the like. That is, data of an object such as an HTML (HyperText Markup Language) document and an image associated with the document (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “HTML data” as appropriate) is acquired via the wireless communication interface unit 17. Then, the HTML data is interpreted. The communication terminal 10 may be mounted with various plug-ins for extending the browser function of the web browser.
In acquiring the HTML data, the CPU 11 sends an access request message including a user ID (user identification information) registered in advance or a user ID input via the instruction input unit 15 via the wireless communication interface unit 17. To the game server 20.

  The web browser displays the web page provided from the game server 20 on the display unit 16 based on the acquired HTML data via the image processing unit 14. When the user selects a hyperlink or menu on the web page by operating the instruction input unit 15, the web browser transmits new HTML data for displaying the web page according to the selection. (That is, update of the web page) is requested to the game server 20.

  The image processing unit 14 displays a web page on the display unit 16 based on display image data provided from the CPU 11 as an analysis result of HTML data. The display unit 16 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Cristal Display) monitor including thin film transistors arranged in a pixel unit in a matrix, and drives the thin film transistors based on the display image data to display the image of the web page on the display screen 16a. To display.

  When the communication terminal 10 is a button input type communication terminal (shown in FIG. 2A), the instruction input unit 15 includes a plurality of instruction input buttons such as a direction instruction button and a decision button for accepting a user operation input. And a button group 15b including a plurality of instruction input buttons such as a numeric keypad, and includes an interface circuit for recognizing pressing (operation) input of each button and outputting it to the CPU 11. For example, the direction instruction button is provided to instruct the CPU 11 to scroll and display the web page displayed on the display unit 16. The determination button instructs the CPU 11 that the user selects one hyperlink or menu that is actively displayed (for example, highlighted) when, for example, a plurality of hyperlinks or menus are displayed on a web page. To be provided. When the communication terminal 10 is configured by a small portable terminal, these buttons are provided on the front surface of the communication terminal 10 so that the user can easily operate (click) with the thumb while holding the communication terminal 10 with one hand. It is preferable to arrange | position. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the button group 15b is arranged below the button group 15a, and a plurality of instruction inputs in which “0” to “9”, “*”, and “#” (numeric keys) are written. Includes buttons.

  When the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input type communication terminal (shown in FIG. 2B), the instruction input unit 15 accepts touch panel type input mainly by touching the display screen 16a with a fingertip or a pen. The touch panel input method may be a known method such as a capacitance method. As shown in FIG. 2B, the button group 15a may be provided even when the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input method.

  For example, when the communication terminal 10 is a portable terminal, the menu selection operation on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 is selected by pressing the direction instruction button and selecting by pressing the enter button. This is done by confirming the selected menu. Further, for example, when the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input method, the selection operation is performed by instructing (touch operation) a menu position on the display screen 16a on which the web page is displayed with a finger or a pen.

(3) Configuration of Game Server The configuration of the game server 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game server 20 manages a game website including a plurality of hierarchical web pages, for example, and provides a game web service to the communication terminal 10. As shown in FIG. 4, the game server 20 includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, a database (DB) access unit 24, and a wireless communication interface unit 25, for transmitting control signals or data signals between the units. Bus 26 is provided. In addition, the game server 20 can take the same structure as a general-purpose web server regarding hardware.

The ROM 22 stores an application program that provides a service for displaying an object such as an HTML document or an image (displaying a web page) to the web browser of the communication terminal 10 that is a client. The ROM 22 stores various data referred to by the CPU 21 in addition to the application program.
The CPU 21 loads the game program in the ROM 22 to the RAM 23 and executes it, and performs various processes via the wireless communication interface unit 25.

For example, the CPU 21 transmits HTML data to the communication terminal 10 via the wireless communication interface unit 25. In addition, when the game server 20 performs the authentication process of the user of the communication terminal 10, the CPU 21 performs the authentication process.
The CPU 21 performs processing according to the hyperlink or menu selected by the user on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10. The processing includes, for example, transmission of new HTML data, arithmetic processing in the game server 20 or data processing.
The database access unit 24 is an interface when the CPU 21 reads / writes data from / to the database server 30.

(4) Configuration of Database Server The database server 30 can be realized by a general-purpose storage such as a large-capacity hard disk device or a device such as RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks). Each database in the database server 30 is configured to be able to read and write data from the CPU 21 via the database access unit 24 of the game server 20.
FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of the database server 30. As shown in FIG. 5, the database server 30 includes a user database 31 and a game database 32.

The type of game realized by the game server 20 of the present embodiment is not particularly limited, but in the following, as an example of a game realized by the game server 20 for convenience of description of the embodiment, a baseball digital format Pick up a card game.
In a baseball-format digital card game, a user collects player cards (characters) corresponding to baseball players to create his own team and play baseball against other users' teams, or a baseball league for each skill level. A game that is configured to fight a battle. Baseball-style digital card games include a scout process that searches for player cards to create their own team, a lottery process that allows them to obtain player cards by lottery, or two or more player cards. A strengthening process or the like is provided to increase the ability of a specific player card.
Each function implemented in the baseball digital card game will be described later.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a user database 31 applied in the above-described baseball format digital card game. In this example, the user database 31 includes, for each user ID (user identification information), a user name / display image, a team, a skill level, an action point, an operation point, an enhancement point, an ale point, a player number, a fellow user ID, It includes information on each item of the number of tone balls, image data of the possessed card, and parameters of the possessed card. Information included in the user database 31 can be updated sequentially by the game server 20.

In the following description, the user ID included in the user database 31 or data for each user name (to be described later) specifying the user is generically referred to as user data. The data of each item constituting the user data is as follows.
User name / display image A user name and a display image that are displayed to identify the user on the communication terminal 10 when the game is executed. The user name is text of a predetermined length or less that is designated in advance by the user, and the display image is, for example, an avatar image that is selected in advance by the user. The user name is a name that identifies the user on the network environment (or game community) provided by the game server 20.
-Team In the above-mentioned baseball-format digital card game, the team specified by the user at the time of user registration. In this game, for example, a P league consisting of 6 teams of P1 to P6 and a Q league consisting of 6 teams of Q1 to Q6 are provided, and the user selects one of these 12 teams at the time of user registration To do.
Skill level This is data indicating the skill level of the user on the game. For example, it is a level value in a range from Lv1 (level 1) to Lv100 (level 100).
-Action point In the baseball-type digital card game, for example, it is a point necessary for performing a game scout by the user. The action point is a value that decreases by performing scouting and recovers (increases) each time a predetermined time elapses.
-Management point In the baseball-type digital card game, for example, it is a point necessary for a user to play a game match. The management point is a value that is reduced by a battle with another user or the like and is recovered (increased) every time a predetermined time elapses.
Strengthening point In the baseball digital card game, for example, it is a point necessary for strengthening a player card by a user. The strengthening point is a value that is reduced by strengthening the player card and is recovered (increased) every time the player wins a battle with another user or a predetermined time elapses.
-Ale Point In the baseball digital card game, it is a point that the user acquires by sending a cheer message to a fellow user.
-Number of players This is the number of player cards held by the user. The number of players is increased or decreased by the execution of scout processing and strengthening processing. The maximum number of players (for example, 60) is defined in advance.
-Associates Data of other user IDs that are associates of the target user ID.
-Number of tone balls This is the number of tone balls to be described later. The number of tone balls increases due to the execution of scout processing, winning in individual battles, and the like, and decreases when used against player cards held by the user.
-Image data of possession card In the case of the above-mentioned baseball format digital card game, the image data of the possession card is data including an image of the player card possessed by the user.
-Owned card parameter The owned card parameter includes data indicating the ability value of the player card. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, each ability value such as “batting force”, “running ability”, “defense ability”, and the like may be included as parameter items. In the example of FIG. 6, the capability value is a value in the range of 0 to 1000, and the higher the capability value is, the higher the capability is. In FIG. 6, “batting force”, “running ability”, and “defense ability” are illustrated as items as indicators of ability, but if the player is a pitcher, other items such as “ball speed”, “ball control” It is good also as "power", "stamina", etc.
Further, the “required points” may be included in the parameters of the possessed card. “Necessary points” are points that are required when the player card is used in a battle with another user. In this game, you may restrict | limit so that the sum total of the required point of the player card used by a battle | combination may become below a management point. Further, the amount of necessary points may be a value approximately proportional to the initial value of the ability value of the player card, for example.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the game database 32 stores and updates information on game settings executed by the game server 20 and information on game results (game results) based on access from the game server 20. Information related to game results may include various information depending on the nature of the game. For example, in the case of a baseball-format digital card game, information on game results includes results of matches between different user IDs (scores, etc.), results of league battles between a plurality of user IDs of specific skill levels ( Score, ranking, etc.).

(5) Overview of Functions in Game Control Device In the present embodiment, the game control device is configured by the game server 20 and the database server 30. In the following, with reference to FIG. 7, the functions realized by the game control device of the present embodiment will be described by taking as an example the case where the above-described baseball-format digital card game (hereinafter simply referred to as “game”) is applied. I will explain. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions that play a main role in the game control apparatus of the present embodiment.
In the following description, menus, marks and the like displayed on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 are arranged at desired positions on the web page, and are menus visually recognized on the communication terminal 10. The position on the display screen of the mark and the like can be changed by scrolling the web page by the user's direction instruction button or touch panel operation.

The registration unit 51 has a function of recognizing a user request based on an appropriate operation input to the communication terminal 10 on a web page provided to the communication terminal 10, for example, and performing a registration process (user registration).
The function of the registration means 51 is implement | achieved as follows, for example. The CPU 21 of the game server 20 receives a registration request message from the communication terminal 10 via the wireless communication interface unit 25. The registration request message is automatically generated by a predetermined operation (for example, a predetermined menu selection operation, text input, etc.) on the communication terminal 10 on the web page provided from the game server 20. May be configured. The registration request message may include information (for example, IP address, e-mail address, etc.) for specifying the communication terminal 10 as the transmission source, or the user has already played another game by the same service provider. If used, the user ID may be included.
When the CPU 21 receives the registration request message and the registration request message does not include the user ID, the CPU 21 issues a new user ID and performs registration processing of the user ID, and then the registration processing is completed. Is sent to the communication terminal 10. When the CPU 21 receives the registration request message and the registration request message includes a user ID, the CPU 21 performs registration processing of the user ID, and then transmits a registration completion message indicating that the registration processing is completed to the communication terminal. 10 to send.
When the registration is completed, the CPU 21 stores user data for a new user ID in which predetermined default data is described in the user database 31.

The registration unit 51 may also register the user ID in association with another user ID triggered by an application based on the user ID. That is, the registration unit 51 registers another user ID as a “mate” with an application based on the user ID as a trigger. In the following description, it is synonymous that the user ID is in a friend relationship and that the corresponding user is in a friend relationship.
The registration means 51 in this case is executed as follows, for example. The CPU 21 of the game server 20 applies an application message (application) specifying a user ID (or a corresponding user name) that the user wants to become a friend from the communication terminal 10 of the user corresponding to a certain user ID via the wireless communication interface unit 25. Accept. Transmission of this application message is preset as a function of a web page provided to the user's communication terminal 10. When receiving the application message, the CPU 21 approves an application based on another user ID to the communication terminal 10 corresponding to the user ID at the timing when the access is based on the user ID included in the application message. HTML data for displaying a web page for requesting the reply is transmitted. If it is replied that the application is approved, the CPU 21 registers both as friends. Specifically, the CPU 21 writes the data in the “mate” part (see FIG. 6) of the user data of the corresponding two user IDs in the user database 31.

The game progress means 52 advances the game by transmitting HTML data for sequentially updating web pages displayed on the communication terminal 10 in response to a user operation on the communication terminal 10. As described above, a baseball digital card game is provided with the following processing in order to advance the game.
・ Scout processing: Processing to search for player cards to build up their team ・ Strengthening processing: Processing to increase the ability of a specific player card by integrating two or more player cards ・ Individual battle processing: By user A process for performing a baseball game against another user's team using the operation input of the communication terminal 10 / a lottery process: a process for a user to perform a lottery for obtaining a player card / an order process: Processing to perform replacement, replacement with a player card, etc., regular league battle processing and special league battle processing: Processing to play a baseball game against another user's team

  The game progress means 52 causes the communication terminal 10 to display a plurality of menus each assigned a plurality of processes executed in the game. Specifically, the CPU 21 generates HTML data for displaying a web page including a plurality of menus, and transmits the HTML data to the communication terminal 10. As will be described later, in the game, points on the game are consumed with the execution of each process of the scout process, the reinforcement process, the individual battle process, and the lottery process.

An example of the top page of the game displayed on the communication terminal 10 by the game progress means 52 is shown in FIG. This top page is composed of web pages corresponding to individual user IDs. The top page illustrated in FIG. 8 includes a user name display area, a player image display area, and a menu display area in addition to the user name and team text.
In the user data display area, skill level, action point, management point, strengthening point, yell point, number of players, and data of each item of fellows included in the user data of the target user ID (see FIG. 6) are displayed. Area. It should be noted that in the items displayed in the user data display area, the point or number written in the X / Y format is that X is the point or number held by the user, and Y is the maximum value of the point or number. Indicates that there is. For example, if the number of players is written as “40/60”, it indicates that the number of players held by the user is 40 and the maximum number of players that can be held is 60.
The player image display area is an area in which image data of a player card previously selected by the user is displayed.
The menu display area is a basic menu that supports multiple processing (scout processing, reinforcement processing, individual battle processing, lottery processing, order processing, regular league battle processing, special league battle processing) provided in a baseball-style digital card game. , “Scout”, “Strengthen”, “Game”, “Lottery”, “Order”, “Regular League Battle”, and “Special League Battle” menus m1 to m7 are displayed. That is, a plurality of menus to which a plurality of processes executed in the game are assigned are respectively arranged at predetermined positions on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10.
The order process is a process for executing replacement of player card orders, replacement with a reserved player card, and the like under the instruction of the user. For example, replacement of an order or replacement with a reserved player card may be performed by selecting a player by a selection operation on a web page shown in FIG. In addition, in order for a user to discriminate | determine whether replacement | exchange of a player card etc. is performed, as FIG. 9 illustrates, the capability value of a player card may be displayed.
The game advancing means 52 executes a process according to the user's selection operation for the menu displayed on the communication terminal 10. Preferably, when each process is executed, each process is executed hierarchically such that a new web page including a plurality of menus subdivided for each process is displayed.

  For example, when the top page shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the communication terminal 10 of the user, the game progress means 52 is realized as follows. The CPU 21 of the game server 20 accesses the user database 31 via the database access unit 24, and reads the data of each item included in the user data display area and the player card image data to be displayed in the player image display area. Next, the CPU 21 generates HTML data so that the top page shown in FIG. 8 is configured, and transmits it to the communication terminal 10. The generated HTML data is different for each user (that is, for each user ID). The communication terminal 10 interprets the received HTML data and displays the top page image on the display unit 16 (display screen 16a).

[Scout processing]
The game advancing means 52 executes a scout process that allows the user to search for player cards in order to build up their own team.
10 to 12 show examples of web pages displayed on the communication terminal 10 when the scout process is executed. FIG. 10 is a display example of a web page when the scout menu is selected and operated on the top page. FIG. 11 is a display example of a web page when the menu m11 displayed as “to area list” on the screen shown in FIG. 10 is selected and operated. FIG. 12 is a display example of a web page for notifying the user that a tone ball has been given during the execution of the scout process.

In the web page illustrated in FIG. 10, a Japan map divided into a plurality of regions (areas) is displayed in the display region 100 in a state where an area to be searched is highlighted.
In this scout process, the user is provided with a menu labeled “Search” provided for each area to be searched (in the example of FIG. 10, area 9 (subareas 9-1, 9-2,...)). Select m10. With this operation as a trigger, a search for an area to be searched is performed, and when a player is excavated, the player card of the player is displayed in the display area 102. At this time, each time the menu m10 is selected and a search is performed, the value of “search rate” (%) displayed in the display area 101 increases. In the display area 101, the value of the action force required for one search (“5” in the example of FIG. 10), and the value of the reinforcement point obtained by one search (“10” in the example of FIG. 10). Is displayed. For each search, the action points are decreased by the value of the displayed action force, and the displayed amount of reinforcement points is increased. In the game progress means 52, whenever it searches, CPU21 accesses the user database 31, and updates the value of the action point and reinforcement | strengthening point of user ID used as object.

  In the scout process, when the CPU 21 of the game server 20 recognizes the selection operation for the menu m10, the CPU 21 performs a lottery with a predetermined or random probability from a plurality of players provided in advance for the scout. When the CPU 21 obtains (excavates) a player by lottery, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and adds the data of the newly discovered player to the data of the target user ID. Is increased by one. Furthermore, CPU21 produces | generates the HTML data for displaying the player card of the excavated player in the display area 102, and transmits to communication terminal 10 addressed | directed. The HTML data is configured such that search rate data in the display area 101 is updated. When the selection operation for the menu m10 by the user is repeatedly performed and the search rate of all the sub-areas 9-1, 9-2,... Reaches 100% in FIG. The subject moves to the next area (in this case, area 10). As will be described later, even when the search rate reaches 100%, the maximum number of players that can be displayed in the display area 102 (four in the sub-area 9-1 in FIG. 10) is excavated. It is not always possible.

In the scout process, the action points required for one search may be different for each area to be searched. That is, the amount of action points that are reduced (consumed) in one search may be different for each area to be searched. For example, each time the skill level of the user increases, the amount of action points consumed may be increased.
In the scout process, the action points decrease each time the selection operation is performed on the menu m10. Therefore, when the top page is displayed immediately after the scout process is executed, the action points displayed on the top page are displayed. It will be displayed in a reduced manner than before the scout process. The action points are recovered (increased) by one point each time a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) elapses, for example.

In the scout process, a tone ball is given to the user as illustrated in FIG. 12 with a predetermined or random probability according to the selection operation of the menu m10. The tone ball is a special item that can increase the ability value of a player card used in a special league game to be described later for a predetermined period. The tone ball is an example of the “specific item” in the present invention.
The function of the game progress means 52 when a tone ball is given to the user is realized as follows, for example. When recognizing the selection operation on the menu m10, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 determines with a predetermined or random probability that a tone ball is to be given to the user who has performed the selection operation. When giving a tone ball, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 and increases the value of the number of tone balls by 1 with respect to the user data of the target user ID. Note that the number of tone balls applied at one time may be plural. In addition, the probability that the tone ball is given according to the selection operation of the menu m10 may be a value that is substantially proportional to the action point when the user performs the selection operation of the menu m10.
Here, the game progress means 52 is an example of the provision means of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the scout process, a web page that allows an overview of the search results of each area that the user has already played (that is, searched) is displayed by the selection operation of the menu m11 by the user. In the display area 110, the “complete rate” for each area is displayed. The “complete rate” (achievement level) is a value indicating the ratio of the number of types of players actually excavated to the maximum number of types of players that can be excavated in each area. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 10, when the area 9 is composed of three subareas of the areas 9-1, 9-2, and 9-3, a maximum of four players (4 types of player cards) in each subarea. Can be excavated, 12 players (12 player cards) can be excavated in the entire area 9. At this time, when the number of excavated players is 6 in the entire area 9, the complete rate is 50%.
In the example shown in FIG. 11, the user indicates that the area 2 is the most advanced area in the game scout process. In FIG. 11, the user can search for the selected area again by selecting an area where the complete rate is not 100% among the other areas already played (areas 1 to 8). It is configured as follows. It should be noted that the above-described tone ball can be given even when the user searches again for another area that has been played.
[Strengthening process]
The game progress means 52 has a function of executing a strengthening process for integrating two or more player cards to increase the ability of a specific player card. In this game, a certain amount of strengthening points is required for the user to execute the strengthening process.
This integration process may be performed as follows, for example. The player card to be strengthened (the remaining player card specified by the user) is the player card of player A, and the player card that is integrated with the player card of player A and disappears is the player card of player B. In this case, in the integration process, the CPU 21 sets the “batting force” of the player card of the player B against the parameters indicating the ability values of the “batting force”, “running force”, and “defense ability” of the player card of the player A. The parameters of the player card of the new player A may be calculated by adding a certain ratio of the parameters indicating the ability values of “”, “running ability”, and “defense ability”. By this strengthening process, the characteristic features of the player B's player card are reflected in the player A's player card.
After the strengthening process, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 after the strengthening process, deletes the player card data of the player B from the user data of the target user ID, decreases the value of the number of players by 1, The parameter of the player card of A is rewritten, and the reinforcement point of the target user ID is reduced by a predetermined amount. In addition, a reinforcement | strengthening point increases by performing the said scout process or performing the separate battle demonstrated below.

A display example on the communication terminal 10 regarding the enhancement processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 13A and 13B. 13A and 13B are display examples displayed in series according to operations on the communication terminal 10.
For example, when the CPU 21 of the game server 20 recognizes that the menu m2 is selected on the web page of FIG. 8, HTML data for displaying a web page that prompts selection of a plurality of player cards to be integrated is displayed. Transmit to the communication terminal 10. An example of the web page that is initially displayed at this time is a list of strengthening designated players (player characters corresponding to the player cards to be strengthened) as shown in FIG. 13A (a). It can be selected. When the strengthening designated player is selected, next, as shown in FIG. 13A (b), a list of players to be integrated (player characters corresponding to disappearing player cards) is displayed. Each web page shown to FIG. 13A is comprised so that any player can be selected by selection operation. FIG. 13B (a) is a confirmation screen, and shows an example in which player A is selected as the strengthening designated player and player B is selected as the player to be integrated. Here, when an operation of selecting the menu “enhance” is performed, the selection result is notified to the game server 20. The CPU 21 of the game server 20 calculates a parameter indicating a new ability value of the player card of the player A based on the received selection result, and accesses the user database 31 to obtain the player card data of the player B. Delete from the data of the target user ID. The CPU 21 transmits HTML data including a value indicating the new parameter increase degree to the communication terminal 10. By receiving this HTML data, the communication terminal 10 overlaps the player card of the selected player A and the player card of the player B as shown in FIGS. 13B (b) and 13B (c). The effect display is performed so that only the player card is displayed. As shown in FIG. 13B (c), the degree of increase in the ability value of the player card of the player A to be strengthened (in the example of FIG. 13B (c), the batting power is 28, the running power is 50, and the defensive power is 24). It is preferable to display quantitatively.

[Competition processing]
The game progression means 52 has a function of executing an individual battle process for playing a baseball game against another user's team in response to an operation input of the communication terminal 10 by the user.
In this game, management points are required to execute the individual battle process, and strengthening points can be obtained by winning the game. That is, the value of the management point and the reinforcement point corresponding to the user ID can be changed by executing the individual battle process. The management point required (consumed) in one game is a value determined by the order formed by the user's team. The user can rearrange the player cards he / she wants to participate in the game from among the player cards held by the user by order processing, but the consumption of management points is determined by the predetermined number of player cards he / she wants to participate in the game. . For example, a cost (necessary points) necessary for one game is assigned in advance for each player card, and the total of necessary points of a predetermined number of players who want to participate in the game becomes the management point. The management points are recovered (increased) by one point each time a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses, for example.

  The function of the game progression means 52 for executing the individual battle process is realized as follows, for example, with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a series of processes mainly executed by the CPU 21 of the game server 20 in order to realize the function of the game progress means 52 executing the individual battle process. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a web page displayed on the user communication terminal 10 realized by the function of the game progress means 52.

When the selection operation of the menu m3 (see FIG. 8) is performed on the top page of the communication terminal 10 of the user corresponding to a certain user ID, and the selection result is received, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 determines the opponent of the user ID. A plurality of candidates are randomly determined from other user IDs included in the user database 31. At this time, it is preferable that the skill level of the candidate of the user who fights is the same skill level as the user who selected and operated menu m3. CPU21 transmits the HTML data for displaying the web page which can select any candidate from the list | wrist of a some opponent candidate to addressed to a user's communication terminal 10 (step S10). When the user performs an operation of selecting any candidate from a list of a plurality of opponent candidates (step S12: YES), as shown in FIG. 15 (a), an instruction to start a game is urged together with the opponent. A web page containing the menu is displayed. Here, when the user selects the “game start” menu (step S14: YES), the CPU 21 performs a process of determining a match result. In determining the match result, the CPU 21 accesses the user database 31 of the database server 30 via the database access unit 24, and the management point of the target user ID is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount required for the execution of the match. In addition, the predetermined amount is decreased from the management point, and a parameter indicating the ability of the plurality of player cards associated with the two user IDs as the opponents is read out. Then, the CPU 21 determines a battle result between users based on the read parameters (step S16 ). If no opponent is selected in step S12 (step S12: NO), the CPU 21 performs the process of step S12 again. In step S14, when the menu of “start game” is not selected (step S14: NO), the CPU 21 performs the process of step S12 again.

  As a method for determining the winning or losing of the individual battle, any method can be adopted as long as the ability value of the player card affects the winning or losing. For example, by comparing the total values of the parameters of a plurality of player cards held by two users as opponents, the user with the larger total value has a higher probability (for example, a predetermined probability within a range of 60 to 90%) ) May be set to win. The win rate may be higher as the difference in ability values is larger. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, when there are a plurality of parameter items indicating the ability value, a predetermined weighting is given to the parameter value of each item as a value representing the parameter of each player card ( For example, in the example of FIG. 6, the overall ability value is set with a weight of 0.4 for “strike”, 0.2 for “running power”, and 0.4 for “defense”. Also good.

When the CPU 21 determines the match result, the CPU 21 notifies the user of the match result. The HTML data for displaying the web page including the match result is sent to the mobile terminal 10 of the user who performed the selection operation of the “match start” menu. (Step S18). Since the time until the web page including the match result is displayed after the operation of selecting the “start game” menu is performed, the user can perform extremely simple operations only with a simple operation. You can know the result of the battle in a short period of time. FIG. 15B is a diagram showing a web page displayed by executing the battle process. In the web page of FIG. 15B, for example, a game result including a score or the like is displayed.
Note that the game progression means 52 may give a tune ball to two users who have performed individual battles. Here, the number of tone balls given to the user who has won the individual battle may be larger than that of the defeated user.

[Lottery processing]
The game advancing means 52 executes a lottery process that makes it possible to obtain a player card by lottery. The lottery process is preferably executed through an effect of taking out (drawing) one player card from the lottery box. The player cards that appear by lottery are basically random, but the probability that a player card (so-called rare card) of a player with outstanding technical ability or a popular player will appear in the lottery is set very low. The lottery process may be performed in exchange for a predetermined amount of ale points.

The main functions (scout process, reinforcement process, individual battle process, and lottery process) of the game progress means 52 have been described above.
Whether or not the game progress means 52 can further execute functions (scout processing, reinforcement processing, individual battle processing, and lottery processing) according to the menu selected by the user based on each point or the number of players held by the user. If the function corresponding to the selected menu cannot be executed, a page including text for notifying the user that the function cannot be executed is displayed on the communication terminal 10. For example, when a scout process is to be executed for an area that requires a power of “5” for one search, when the user's action point is “3”, the scout process cannot be executed. The action power recovers 1 every 3 minutes. Let's wait slowly. " At this time, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 accesses the user database 31, performs a comparison process between the user action point data and the action power (predetermined value) required for the area to be searched, and executes the scout process. Judgment is made.

  As described above, in this game, the action points, management points, strengthening points, yell points, and the number of players displayed in the user data display area of FIG. 8 are the scout process, the strengthening process, the individual battle process, and the lottery process. It can vary depending on the execution of each function.

[Regular League Battle Processing]
The regular league match execution means 53 has a function of executing a regular league match (first match) between player cards associated with the user ID. Here, the regular league match execution means 53 is an example of a first match execution means of the present invention.
The regular league game executed by the regular league game execution means 53 is performed at a predetermined time (for example, a time set by a timer in the game server 20). The regular league match may be set so that all user IDs participate (or register), but may be set so that only some user IDs who want to participate in the regular league match will participate.
The schedule for a regular league match can be set arbitrarily, but for example, it can be performed as follows. The team of the user ID participating in the regular league game fights the regular league game in five days from Monday to Friday. During the five days, the regular league match execution means 53 performs a battle between teams of different user IDs participating in the regular league match every day at a predetermined time without using an operation input to the communication terminal 10 as an opportunity. Run automatically. A team with a user ID participating in a regular league game is played daily with, for example, other 15 teams with different user IDs. Then, the ranking (rank) of the regular league match in the week of the five days is determined based on the match results of the total 75 matches played by the team of each user ID during the five days. In addition, although the time when the regular league match of the said form is scheduled is predetermined, the form of performing automatically every predetermined period, for example, every 6 hours, as another form is also considered. Further, it may not be executed every day, but may be executed every other day or once a week.
In addition, in this embodiment, although it is comprised so that a regular league match may be performed automatically, it may be performed with the operation input of the communication terminal 10 by a user as a trigger similarly to the individual battle mentioned above.

The determination method of the win / loss of the battle executed by the regular league match execution means 53 can be the same as the determination method of the win / loss in the individual battle described above. In other words, any method can be adopted as long as the ability value of the player cards constituting the team affects the winning / losing.
In addition, it takes a certain time to determine all the results of the regular league match, and the ability value of the player card can be updated in accordance with the execution of the strengthening process even within that time. Therefore, copy data of the player database 31 is created at the start time of the regular league match, and the ability value of the player data in the copy data is referred to while the regular league match execution means 53 is being executed. Thereby, even during execution of the regular league match execution means 53, the ability value of the player card (data of the player database 31 itself) can be continuously updated by the game progress means 52.

The regular league match execution means 53 may record a match result of at least a past league match for a certain period. Specifically, in the regular league match execution means 53, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 accesses the game database 32 and writes the match result of the regular league match in the league match data for the regular league match in the game database 32.
Here, FIG. 16 shows an example of league game data for a regular league game. In the example shown in FIG. 16, when a regular league match is executed every day, a match result of the regular league match is recorded for each date. In the example of FIG. 16, the match result of the regular league match includes a match ID for identifying the match, a user ID corresponding to the winning team (winning user ID), and a user ID corresponding to the defeated team (defeated User ID), score, and other data (for example, data of a player card corresponding to the winning pitcher).

The regular league match execution means 53 records the ranking of the user ID in the regular league match and updates it sequentially. Specifically, in the regular league match execution means 53, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 accesses the game database 32 of the database server 30 to read the past match result of the league match, and based on the read match result, the user ID Calculate the ranking in units. Then, the CPU 21 accesses the game database 32 and writes the calculated ranking in the ranking data for the regular league match in the game database 32. For example, if a regular league match is held every day for five days, the ranking of the user ID is calculated at the timing when all the matches are completed on each date, and the ranking is used for the regular league match. Write to ranking data. Thereby, the ranking of the user ID in the ranking data for the regular league match is updated every day.
Here, FIG. 17 shows an example of ranking data for a regular league match. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the ranking of the user ID is recorded in order from the first, and the number of wins, the negative number, and the number of draws in the regular league match are recorded for each user ID.

Also, the regular league match execution means 53 determines the player's ranking (rank) for each user ID based on the battle results of one or more regular league battles in a predetermined period or the predetermined number of times and / or the battle results. The communication terminal 10 may be notified. The predetermined period in the past may be one week corresponding to the week before the day when the game is being executed, or may be the day when the game is being executed or the most recent period going back from the previous day.
In the regular league match execution means 53, when the CPU 21 of the game server 20 recognizes that the menu m6 of “regular league match” has been selected on the web page shown in FIG. 8, for example, the match result in the most recent regular league match HTML data for displaying on the communication terminal 10 of each player a web page that includes a ranking for each user ID based on the results of a match of one or more regular league matches of a predetermined period or a predetermined number of times in the past, Transmit to the communication terminal 10. FIG. 18 shows an example of a web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 by interpreting the HTML data. In the example of the web page shown in FIG. 18, a result of a regular league match corresponding to the user ID (for example, a win / loss result such as 45 wins and 15 losses or a ranking such as 6573th place) is displayed. In the web page illustrated in FIG. 18, information about a plurality of sections in the regular league game (section 4, section 5, section 6) is scrolled by, for example, a direction instruction button of the instruction input unit 15 of the communication terminal 10. An example to be displayed is shown. FIG. 18 is an example of display on a specific date when the league match of Section 5 is held. From the bottom, the match results of Section 4, the match results of Section 5, the match schedule of Section 6, The overall winning and losing results and rankings are shown.

  In FIG. 18, the time until the next match start in the regular league match (Section 6) is displayed. In this way, the regular league match execution means 53 may notify the communication terminal 10 of each player in advance of the start time of the regular league match in the real world. As a result, each user can know the real world start time of the regular league match, so the strengthening process can be systematically performed by the start time so that the regular league match can be fought as advantageous as possible. You can make preparations to go and raise the ability value of the player card by the next start time of the regular league match.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the execution process of a regular league match is demonstrated. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a series of processes mainly executed by the CPU 21 of the game server 20 in order to realize the function of the regular league match execution means 53 executing the regular league match execution process. In addition, here, for example, the case where a regular league match is held for five days from Monday to Friday will be described as an example. In this case, the ranking for each user ID is contested by the result of the regular league match of Sections 1 to 5 in five days. As described above, it is preferable that the regular league match of each section is started at a predetermined time notified to the user in advance, for example, at 3:00 pm in the real world.

  In FIG. 19, when the start time for a regular league match is held every day for five days from Monday to Friday (step S20: YES), the CPU 21 of the game server 20 executes the regular league match. The regular league match is automatically executed without triggering an operation input to the communication terminal 10 by a user having a user ID participating in the regular league match. When the CPU 21 of the game server 20, for example, performs the regular league match of the first section, for example, a combination of battles in the regular league match of the first section, that is, a team corresponding to a certain user ID, and another predetermined number of A battle combination with the team of the user ID is determined (step S22). When the combination of battles is determined, the CPU 21 next refers to the user database 31 and based on the ability values of the player cards that make up the team, that is, the difference in the ability values of the player cards affects the winning and losing, A battle result is determined (step S24). In the regular league match of Section 1, if the number of matches of the team corresponding to each user ID is M and the number of user IDs participating in the regular league match is N, the regular league match of Section 1 Then, the battle results of M × N battles are determined. After determining the match result, the CPU 21 records the match result of the regular league match in the first section in the league match data for the regular league match, and the user ID based on the match result of the regular league match in the first section. The ranking is recorded in the ranking data for the regular league match (step S26). Thereafter, the CPU 21 notifies the communication terminal 10 of the user corresponding to each user ID participating in the regular league game of the match result of the first section and the ranking of the user ID at the time when the first section ends. (Step S28). This notification is made when each user selects, for example, the “Regular League Battle” menu m6 on the web page illustrated in FIG. The web page including the ranking of the user ID at the time of termination can be displayed.

[Special League Battle Processing]
Next, the special league game process will be described. Similar to the regular league match (first match), the special league match (second match) is a match between player cards associated with the user ID, and is executed separately from the regular league match. The special league game may be executed in parallel with the regular league game, or may be executed in a time zone different from the time zone in which the regular league game is executed. The battle result of the special league game is different from the regular league game in that it is determined based on the ability value (second ability value) increased for a predetermined period by using the tone ball.
The special league game process is executed by the changing means 54 and the special league game executing means 55.

When the user uses the tuned ball, the changing unit 54 sets the ability value (first ability value) of the player card corresponding to the user ID of the user to an ability value (second ability value) higher than the ability value. Is provided with a function for changing the period.
The function of the change means 54 is demonstrated with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a display example of a web page when the “special league match” menu m7 is selected on the top page shown in FIG. FIG. 21 is an example of a data configuration example of setting data. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of user data for a special league match.

When the “special league match” menu m7 is selected and operated on the top page shown in FIG. 8, the changing unit 54 displays the web page shown in FIG. In the web page shown in FIG. 20, the player card order is displayed as in the web page illustrated in FIG. In addition, the ability value (batting force, running ability, defensive ability) of the player card displayed on the web page shown in FIG. 20 is a value recorded in the user data for the special league game described later. In the display area 120, the number of the tune balls possessed by the user (four in the example of FIG. 20) is displayed. In the web page of FIG. 20, the display area 121-123 displays the icon showing the condition of a player card, respectively. For example, in the illustrated example, the icon displayed in the display area 121 indicates that the condition of “player A” is “normal”. Further, the icon displayed in the display area 122 indicates that the condition of “player H” is “good”. Further, the icon displayed in the display area 123 indicates that the condition of “player K” is “perfect”. These icons are set in the setting data illustrated in FIG. In the web page shown in FIG. 20, when the menu “use tone ball” provided in the display area for each player card is selected, the changing means 54 selects the player card corresponding to the selected menu. The process of changing the ability value of the selected player card is performed. Here, the changing means 54 is an example of the selecting means of the present invention.
Note that the web page shown in FIG. 20 may be configured such that, for example, a plurality of tone balls can be used together for one player card. In addition, for example, it may be configured such that a tone ball can be used collectively for each of a plurality of player cards.

The setting data will be described with reference to FIG. Setting data is stored in the game database 32. The contents of the setting data can be changed as appropriate by the game server 20. The setting data may include an icon, an effect, and a duration for each tone of “normal”, “good”, and “great”. In the present embodiment, the default tone of the player card is set to “normal”. In the web page shown in FIG. 20, when the tone ball is used for the player card, the tone of the player card becomes “perfect”. Then, after a predetermined period, the tone becomes “good”. Further, when the predetermined period has elapsed, the tone may return to “normal”.
When the player card is in a “perfect” condition, the ability value of the player card is increased by a predetermined rate (10% in the example of FIG. 21) as compared to the “normal” condition. When the player card is in a “good” state, the ability value of the player card is increased by a predetermined ratio (5% in the example of FIG. 21) as compared to the “normal” state. The duration of each “good” and “perfect” tone may be set as appropriate. In the illustration of FIG. 21, the duration is set in units of special league matches, but may be set according to time (for example, 12 hours, etc.), for example. Moreover, you may set the length of a continuation period at random (in the example of FIG. 21 clause 1-3). In the setting data illustrated in FIG. 21, the period during which the tone is “excellent” or “good” is 5 minutes for the special league match after using the tone ball, and 3 minutes for the special league match after using the tone ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the user data for special league matches are demonstrated. User data for the special league game is stored in the game database 32 for each user ID. The user data for the special league game can be appropriately changed by the game server 20. The special league match user data includes reference data and change data. The reference data includes a player ID and ability values (batting power, running power, defensive power). The content of the reference data is preferably the same as that of the user database 31 shown in FIG. The change data includes the ability value (batting force, running ability, defensive ability) and the remaining duration. The remaining duration is indicated by the sum of the durations of “tone” and “excellent”, and is set in units of special league matches in the illustration of FIG. Here, when a numerical value is recorded in the change data of the player card, it indicates that the player card is in a “best” or “good” tone by using the tone ball. On the other hand, when NULL data is recorded in the change data of the player card (when a numerical value is recorded only in the reference data), the player card has no effect of using the tone ball (that is, tone) Indicates “ordinary”).

Processing for realizing the function of the changing unit 54 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a series of processes mainly executed by the CPU 21 of the game server 20 in order to realize the function of the changing means 54.
When the CPU 21 of the game server 20 recognizes that the menu m7 has been selected on the web page of FIG. 8, for example, it transmits HTML data for displaying the web page shown in FIG. S30). Here, the CPU 21 reads out the ability values (batting force, running ability, defensive ability) of the player card displayed on the web page shown in FIG. 20 from the user data for the special league match. Further, the CPU 21 acquires the image data of the possessed card from the user database 31. Furthermore, CPU21 extracts the icon according to the condition of each player card from the data for a setting, and includes it in the HTML data transmitted to communication terminal 10. Here, the CPU 21 determines the condition of each player card based on the value of the remaining duration of the user data for the special league match. That is, when the value of the remaining duration is 3 to 5, the player card is determined to be “perfect”, and when the value of the remaining duration is 1 or 2, the player card is determined to be “good”. Is determined. If NULL data is recorded during the remaining duration, the player card is determined to be “normal”.

  Next, when it is recognized on the web page shown in FIG. 20 that the “use of tone ball” menu has been selected (step S32: YES), the CPU 21 determines that the tone of the player card corresponding to the selected menu is “ The special league match user data is written so as to be “perfect” (step S34). More specifically, the CPU 21 records the ability value increased by a predetermined ratio (for example, 10%) from the ability value of the reference data in the change data of the special league match user data. Further, the CPU 21 determines the length of the duration of the state of “perfect” (1 to 3 in the example of FIG. 21) at random or with a predetermined probability, and the duration of the duration of the state of “good”. The length (2 in the example of FIG. 21) is added and recorded in the remaining duration of the change data. Then, the CPU 21 decreases the number of tone balls in the user database 31 of the user who has performed the selection operation by one (step S36).

  The special league match execution means 55 has a function of executing a special league match (second match) between player cards associated with the user ID. Here, the special league match execution means 55 is an example of a second match execution means of the present invention. The special league match execution means 55 may have the same function as the regular league match execution means 53.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the execution process of a special league match is demonstrated. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a series of processes mainly executed by the CPU 21 of the game server 20 in order to realize a function for the special league match execution means 55 to execute a special league match execution process. Here, for example, a case where a special league game is held for three days from Monday to Wednesday will be described as an example. In this case, the ranking for each user ID is contested by the result of the special league match of Sections 1 to 3 in three days. It is preferable that the special league game of each section is started at a predetermined time notified to the user in advance, for example, at 7:00 pm in the real world.

  In FIG. 24, when it is the start time for the special league game every three days from Monday to Wednesday (YES in step S40), the CPU 21 of the game server 20 executes the special league game. The special league game may be automatically executed without triggering an operation input to the communication terminal 10 by a user having a user ID participating in the special league game. When the CPU 21 of the game server 20 performs, for example, the special league game of the first section, for example, a combination of battles in the special league game of the first section, that is, a team corresponding to a certain user ID, and another predetermined number A battle combination with the team of the user ID is determined (step S42). When the combination of the battles is determined, the CPU 21 refers to the user data for the special league game, and based on the ability values of the player cards constituting the team, that is, the difference in the ability values of the player cards affects the victory or defeat. Thus, the battle result is determined (step S44). Here, CPU21 uses the capability value recorded on change data about the player card by which capability value is recorded on change data among the user data for special league games. Further, the CPU 21 uses the ability value recorded in the reference data for the player card whose ability value is not recorded in the change data among the user data for the special league match. If the number of matches of the team corresponding to each user ID is M and the number of user IDs participating in the special league match is N in the special league match of Section 1, the CPU 21 In the special league game, the battle results of M × N battles are determined. After determining the match result, the CPU 21 records the match result of the special league match of the first section in the league match data for the special league match, and the user ID based on the match result of the special league match of the first section. The ranking is recorded in the ranking data for the special league match (step S46). Here, the data structure of the league game data for the special league game is the same as the data structure of the league game data for the regular league game illustrated in FIG. The data structure of the ranking data for the special league match is the same as the data structure of the ranking data for the regular league illustrated in FIG. Thereafter, the CPU 21 notifies the communication terminal 10 of the user corresponding to each user ID participating in the special league game of the match result of the first section and the ranking of the user ID at the time when the first section ends. (Step S48). Note that this notification is made when each user selects, for example, the “special league match” menu m7 on the web page illustrated in FIG. The web page including the ranking of the user ID at the time of termination can be displayed.

  Next, CPU21 updates by reducing the remaining continuation period of the user data for special league games by 1 (step S50). Moreover, CPU21 updates the capability value of change data based on the remaining continuation period after an update (step S52). More specifically, the CPU 21 determines that the status of the player card whose remaining duration after the update is 2 has changed from “very good” to “good”, and updates the ability value of the change data. In this case, the changed data records a capability value increased by a predetermined ratio (for example, 5%) of the capability value of the reference data. The CPU 21 determines that the player card whose remaining duration after the update is 0 has changed from “good” to “normal”, and updates the ability value of the change data. In this case, NULL data is recorded in the change data.

  As described above, according to the game control device, the result of the regular league match is determined based on the ability value of the user database 31 set in the player card. For example, it is possible to give the user the motivation to grow the character and improve the ability value of the character. In addition, the battle result of the special league match is determined based on the ability value increased for a predetermined period by using the tone ball. Thereby, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a user having a character with a low ability value is more likely to win in the special league game than in the regular league game. Also, in the special league game, the use of the tone ball can reduce the ability difference from the opponent's high-capacity character or increase the advantage of the ability of the player card on the user side. Since it becomes impossible to predict the game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, the user can enjoy two battles in which different ability values are applied to the same player card, and can realize the effect on the game when using the tone ball.

In the game control device, the changing means 54 may return the ability value of the player card to the ability value of the user database 31 when a predetermined period has elapsed after the use of the tone ball.
Thereby, in order to increase the possibility that the user will win in the special league game, it can be motivated to perform the special league game within a predetermined period.

Further, in the game control device, the changing means 54 may transition the ability value of the player card to the ability value of the user database 31 step by step or continuously as the predetermined period elapses after the use of the tuned ball.
For example, if the ability value of a player card decreases with the passage of the predetermined period, it is considered that the possibility that a team including the player card wins a special league match is reduced. For this reason, in order to increase the possibility that the user will win the special league game, it is possible to motivate the user to play the special league game as soon as possible. Therefore, activation of a special league game can be aimed at.

(7) Modification (7-1) Modification 1
In the above embodiment, the player card is set with the value of the necessary points for executing at least one of the regular league game and the special league game. The special league game may be executed between the player cards having a total value of the necessary points that is less than the first threshold value or less than the second threshold value.
For example, if the required value of a player card is set higher as the ability value of the player card is higher, the total required point value of the player card will increase in a setting where there are multiple player cards in the team. Since a team cannot be composed of only player cards with high ability values, execution of special league matches is restricted. Thereby, a special league game comes to be performed between teams (between player cards) where the difference in ability value is small compared with a regular league game. In this case, since the increase in the ability value due to the use of the tone ball affects the determination of the battle result of the special league game, the battle result cannot be easily predicted. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

(7-2) Modification 2
In addition, the player card is set with a value of a necessary point for executing at least one of a regular league game and a special league game, and the value of the necessary point is a first threshold value in the regular league game. It may be executed between the following player cards, and the special league game may be executed between player cards having a value of the necessary points equal to or smaller than a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value. Note that the first threshold value and the second threshold value in this modification may be different from the first threshold value and the second threshold value in Modification 1, respectively.
For example, when the value of the necessary point is set to be larger as the ability value of the player card is higher, execution of the special league match by the player card having a higher ability value is restricted. Thereby, a special league game will be performed between player cards with a small difference in ability value compared with a regular league game. In this case, since the increase in the ability value due to the use of the tone ball affects the determination of the battle result of the special league game, the battle result cannot be easily predicted. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

(7-3) Modification 3
Furthermore, the regular league match is executed between player cards whose sum of ability values in the user database 31 is equal to or less than the first threshold value, and the special league match is a game in which the sum of ability values of the user database 31 is smaller than the first threshold value. It may be executed between player cards having a threshold value of 2 or less. Note that the first threshold value and the second threshold value in this modification may be different from the first threshold value and the second threshold value in Modifications 1 and 2, respectively.
For example, in a setting where there are a plurality of player cards in a team, if the total ability value of the team (player card) is high, execution of the special league by the team (player card) having a high ability value is restricted. . As a result, the special league is executed between teams (characters) having a smaller difference in ability value compared to the regular league. In this case, since the increase in the ability value due to the use of the tone ball affects the determination of the battle result of the special league game, the battle result cannot be easily predicted. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

In the regular league match execution means 53 and the special league match execution means 55 of the first to third modifications, the CPU 21 participates in the management points and matches of the user's team when executing each of the regular league match and the special league match. It may be determined whether the necessary points of the player card or the sum of the ability values of the player cards participating in the game satisfies a predetermined condition. As the predetermined condition, for example, a condition that a team having an operation point of 200 or less can participate in a regular league match and a team having an operation point of 100 or less can participate in a special league match may be provided. Further, for example, a condition may be provided in which a player card with a required point of 20 or less can participate in a regular league game and a player card with a required point of 10 or less can participate in a special league game. Furthermore, for example, a condition may be provided in which a player card with a total ability value of 1000 or less can participate in a regular league game, and a player card with a total ability value of 500 or less can participate in a special league game.
When the CPU 21 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the CPU 21 transmits, for example, HTML data including a message that prompts the user to perform order processing so as to satisfy the predetermined condition, to the communication terminal 10 of the user. May be. Further, the CPU 21 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied each time a selection operation is performed on the player card in the web page shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 20, and if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the web page A message may be displayed notifying that the player cannot participate in the league match.

(7-4) Modification 4
In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of types of ability values are set on the player card, at least one type of ability value is set among the plurality of types, and the changing means 54 includes a plurality of types. Among the ability values, the ability value corresponding to the tone ball may be changed. For example, by using the same type of tone ball for a type having an originally high ability value, it becomes possible to further increase the ability value of the kind for a predetermined period or to average various ability values for a predetermined period. In this case, in order to obtain a victory in the special league game, the user can select the type of ability value to be increased among a plurality of types according to his / her preference, and can improve the strategy in the special league game. , Can enhance the fun of the game.
In the game progression means 52 of this modification, the CPU 21 selects a specific item corresponding to the type of the ability value of the player card, such as a hitting ball, a running ball, a defensive ball, and the like. It may be given to users at random or with a predetermined probability.
Further, in the changing means 54 of the present modification, the CPU 21 is selected in the special league user data when, for example, the menu of “use of hitting ball for strength” is selected in the web page of FIG. The ability value of the batting power of the player card corresponding to the menu may be increased for a predetermined period.

(7-5) Modification 5
In the above embodiment, when each of the regular league match and the special league match is repeatedly executed, the period from the start of the special league match to the end of the special league match is fixed after the start of the regular league match. It may be set shorter than the period until the league match ends.
Thereby, the opportunity which a user can participate in a special league game decreases compared with a regular league game. For this reason, to participate in the special league game actively in order to gain more profits with fewer participation opportunities by using the tuned ball to increase the chances of winning the special league game, compared to the regular league game. Can motivate the user. Therefore, activation of a special league game can be aimed at.
In the regular league match execution means 53 and the special league match execution means 54 of the present modification, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 periodically determines the regular league match and special league match schedule data stored in advance in the game database 32, for example. League matches and special league matches may be executed. In this case, in the schedule data, if the period from the start of the special league match to the end of the special league match is set shorter than the period from the start of the regular league match to the end of the regular league match Good.

(7-6) Modification 6
The changing means 54 may extend the predetermined period when the user uses the tone ball while the ability value of the player card is changed to a high ability value. Thereby, the state which raised the ability value of the player card can be maintained for a long period. For this reason, it is possible to give the user a sense of expectation that the period during which the victory can be obtained in the special league match becomes long. Also, depending on the number of usage (usage amount) of the tone ball, not only can the player's ability value be increased, but the predetermined period can be extended. Will increase.
In the changing means 54 of the present modification, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 selects and operates the “use of tuned ball” menu for a player card whose tone is “perfect” or “good” on the web page shown in FIG. Then, what is necessary is just to increase the remaining continuation period of the said player card in the user data for special leagues.

As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment. In addition, it goes without saying that each embodiment may be variously improved and changed without departing from the gist of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the game to be applied is a baseball format digital card game. However, if the game is configured so that the parameters set in the character can be changed, the type of the game Can be anything. For example, in a monster game in which a monster character appears, the user may be able to change the ability value of the monster character by using a specific item.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a social game has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a so-called online game system in which a server device placed on a network and a home online game machine are connected, it goes without saying that the progress of the game by each user can be controlled as in the above-described embodiment.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game server 20 and the database server 30 on the network implement the functions of the game progress means 52, the regular league match execution means 53, the change means 54, and the special league match execution means 55. However, it is not limited to this configuration. All these means may be realized by the communication terminal 10, or at least a part of the means may be realized by the communication terminal 10. Since the communication terminal 10 and the game server 20 can have substantially the same hardware configuration, each function can be realized by the communication terminal 10 as described in the above embodiment. At the end of the game, the communication terminal 10 transmits data about the game result to the game server 20, and the game server 20 records the received game result data in the game database 32 in association with the user. Good.

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Claims (10)

First battle execution means for executing a first battle between characters associated with the user identification information and determining a battle result of the first battle based on a first ability value set for the character;
A granting means for granting a specific item to the user with a predetermined or random probability based on a predetermined operation input or information on the progress of the game;
Changing means for changing a first ability value of a character corresponding to the user identification information of the user to a second ability value higher than the first ability value for a predetermined period when the user uses the item;
The second battle between the characters associated with the user identification information is executed separately from the first battle, and the first ability value set for the character or the first ability value is set to the first ability value by the changing means. A second battle execution means for determining a battle result of the second battle based on the second capability value when the capability value is changed to 2,
Equipped with a,
The first battle is executed between characters whose total first ability value is equal to or less than a first threshold,
The second battle is performed between characters having a total of the first ability values equal to or lower than a second threshold smaller than the first threshold.
Game control device. In the case where a plurality of characters are associated with the user identification information, a selection unit that selects at least one of the plurality of characters based on a predetermined operation input,
The changing means changes a first ability value of the character selected by the selecting means.
The game control apparatus according to claim 1. The character is set with a point value for executing at least one of the first battle and the second battle,
The first battle is performed between characters whose sum of the points is equal to or less than a first threshold,
The second battle is performed between characters whose total value of the points is equal to or smaller than a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value.
The game control apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The character is set with a point value for executing at least one of the first battle and the second battle,
The first battle is performed between characters whose point values are equal to or less than a first threshold value,
The second battle is performed between characters whose value of the point is equal to or smaller than a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value.
The game control apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. When a plurality of types of ability values are set for the character, at least one of the plurality of types of ability values is set as a first ability value,
The changing means changes a first ability value corresponding to the item among a plurality of kinds of ability values.
The game control apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-4 . The changing means returns the second ability value of the character to the first ability value when the predetermined period has elapsed.
Game control device according to any one of claims 1-5. When each of the first battle and the second battle is repeatedly performed, the first battle is performed during a period from the start of the second battle to the end of the second battle. It is set shorter than a period from the start to the end of the first battle,
The game control apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-6 . The changing means extends the predetermined period when the user uses the item while the ability value of the character is changed to the second ability value.
Game control device according to any one of claims 1-7. To control the execution of the game, on the computer,
A function of executing a first battle between characters associated with the user identification information and determining a battle result of the first battle based on a first ability value set for the character;
A function for giving a specific item to a user with a predetermined or random probability based on a predetermined operation input or information on the progress of the game,
When the user uses the item, the function of changing the first ability value of the character corresponding to the user identification information of the user to a second ability value higher than the first ability value for a predetermined period, and user identification The second battle between the characters associated with the information is executed separately from the first battle, and the first ability value set for the character or the first ability value is changed to the second ability value. A function to determine the match result of the second match based on the second ability value,
A program for realizing a
The first battle is executed between characters whose total first ability value is equal to or less than a first threshold,
The program according to claim 2, wherein the second battle is executed between characters having a total of the first ability values equal to or smaller than a second threshold smaller than the first threshold . A game system comprising: a communication terminal; and a game control device that is accessed from the communication terminal and controls execution of a game by the communication terminal,
First battle execution means for executing a first battle between characters associated with the user identification information and determining a battle result of the first battle based on a first ability value set for the character;
A granting means for granting a specific item to the user with a predetermined or random probability based on a predetermined operation input or information on the progress of the game;
Changing means for changing a first ability value of a character corresponding to the user identification information of the user to a second ability value higher than the first ability value for a predetermined period when the user uses the item;
The second battle between the characters associated with the user identification information is executed separately from the first battle, and the first ability value set for the character or the first ability value is set to the first ability value by the changing means. A second battle execution means for determining a battle result of the second battle based on the second capability value when the capability value is changed to 2,
Equipped with a,
The first battle is executed between characters whose total first ability value is equal to or less than a first threshold,
The second battle is performed between characters having a total of the first ability values equal to or lower than a second threshold smaller than the first threshold.
Game system.

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