JP6130334B2 - GAME DEVICE, PROGRAM, VIDEO GAME PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND VIDEO GAME PROCESSING PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device or the like that progresses a game regardless of other game devices in accordance with an operation of an input device by a player, and reflects the progress of the game in the other game devices in the progress of the game.

  Conventionally, as a form of playing a video game with a plurality of players, a plurality of input devices are connected to a single video game device, and each player operates a separate input device to share each player character. There is something that makes you act in the virtual space. In addition, there is a network game in which a plurality of game devices are connected to each other via a network and the game is progressed with the cooperation of a player who operates the game device.

  In the former type of game, since a plurality of players generally advance the game while viewing the same screen, there is no significant difference in game characteristics from a stand-alone game in which a single player advances the game. Therefore, a portable game machine is adopted as an input device operated by each player, a player's own map is displayed on a screen provided in the portable game machine, and the player characters of each player move between each other under certain conditions. There is a game that can be played (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, the latter network game can realize completely different game characteristics from a stand-alone game, but players who can cooperate and compete in the progress of the game play the game at the same time. Limited to players only. Therefore, the possessed item of each player is registered in the server device, and a player who seeks support from another player uses the possessed item of another player registered in the server device (may be a person who is not playing at the same time). There is one that realizes a pseudo network game in such a way as to be possible (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-32962 Japanese Patent No. 3873075

  However, in the game of Patent Document 1, the simultaneity of play by a plurality of players is required as in a general network game. Even if the game is temporarily interrupted, a portable game machine used by another player as an input device must be in an activated state in order for the game to proceed. On the other hand, in the pseudo network game of Patent Document 2, although a simultaneous play by a plurality of players is not required, it is necessary to prepare hardware resources of a certain scale, such as a server device being interposed.

  The present invention is a stand-alone game that progresses a game basically independently of other players even with a relatively small hardware configuration, and is a network game that reflects the progress of a game by other players. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device capable of realizing similar game characteristics.

  From a non-limiting point of view, the game device of the present invention can advance the game regardless of other game devices that execute the same game, and is connected in communication with the other game devices. A game progressing means capable of receiving data from the other game device, wherein the game progress means advances the game regardless of the other game device in accordance with a player's operation on the game device; First update means for updating the game data stored in the game data storage means for storing predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game based on the progress of the game by the game progress means, and received from the other game device Second update means for updating the game data stored in the game data storage means on the basis of the played game data, The data storage means stores game data including map-related data whose contents differ depending on the progress of the game among data related to the map on which the game is progressed, and the second update means The map related data is updated to contents corresponding to the progress of the game indicated by the map related data included in the game data of the other game device.

  From a non-limiting point of view, the program of the present invention causes the game device to advance the game regardless of other game devices that execute the same game, and to communicate with the other game devices to connect the other game devices. A program for causing a server device capable of communicating with the game device to receive a function for receiving data from the game device, wherein the server device causes the other game to be performed in accordance with a player's operation on the game device. Game data stored in game data storage means for storing a game progress function for progressing the game independently of the device and game data storage means for storing predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game in the game device is stored in the game by the game progress function. Based on the first update function for updating based on the progress result and the game data of the other game device, the game data is updated. A second update function for updating the game data stored in the storage means, wherein the game data storage means has content according to the progress of the game among the data related to the map on which the game is progressed Game data including map-related data that are different from each other, and in the second update function, the map-related data is stored in the game progress status indicated by the map-related data included in the game data of the other game device. This is to realize a function of updating to the corresponding content.

  From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing system of the present invention can advance the game independently of other game devices that execute the same game, and communicate with the other game devices. A video game processing system comprising a game device capable of connecting and receiving data from the other game device, a server device, and a communication network, wherein the other game device is operated according to a player's operation on the game device. Game progress means for proceeding with the game regardless of the game device, and game data stored in game data storage means for storing predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game in the game device is used as a game by the game progress function. Based on the game data of the other game device and the first update means for updating based on the progress result of Second update means for updating the game data stored in the game data storage means, wherein the game data storage means is the progress status of the game among the data related to the map on which the game is progressed Game data including map-related data whose contents differ depending on the game data, and the second update means displays the map-related data by a map-related data included in the game data of the other game device. It is characterized by updating the contents according to the progress of

  According to a non-limiting aspect, the video game processing program of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a game device to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game, and according to a player's operation on the game device, Game progress stored in game data storage means for storing a game progress function for progressing the game independently of the other game devices and predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game in the game device A first update function for updating based on a game progress result by the function, and a second update function for updating game data stored in the game data storage unit based on game data of the other game device. A server device, and the game data storage means allows the game to proceed Game data including map-related data whose contents differ depending on the progress of the game among the data related to the game, and in the second update function, the map-related data is stored in the other data This is to allow the game device to realize a function of communicating via the communication network with the server device that updates the content according to the progress of the game indicated by the map related data included in the game data of the game device.

  According to the present invention, even in a relatively small hardware configuration, a network that reflects the progress of a game by another player in a stand-alone game in which the game is basically performed independently of other players. It is possible to provide a game apparatus that can realize game characteristics similar to a game.

It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the game device used for the pseudo | simulation network game system concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game device used for the pseudo | simulation network game system concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the state transition of a game device. It is the figure which showed typically selection of the space which concerns on game progress. It is the figure which showed typically the space which concerns on game progress. It is a figure which shows the structure of the various information memorize | stored in WRAM22. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the game device 1 which concerns on a pseudo network game system. It is the figure which showed the specific example of the game progress which concerns on common virtual space. It is the figure which showed the specific example of the game progress which concerns on a dungeon. It is the figure which showed the specific example of the game progress which concerns on a town building game.

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

  FIG. 1 is an external view showing a configuration of a game apparatus 1 applied to the embodiment of the game system. Here, a portable game device is shown as an example of the game device 1. In FIG. 1, the game apparatus 1 is configured by housing two liquid crystal displays (LCDs) 11 and 12 in a housing 18 so as to be in a predetermined arrangement position.

  When the first liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as “LCD”) 11 and the second LCD 12 are accommodated one above the other, the housing 18 includes a lower housing 18a and an upper housing 18b, and the upper housing 18b is the lower housing. A part of the upper side of 18a is rotatably supported. The upper housing 18b has a planar shape slightly larger than the planar shape of the first LCD 11, and an opening is formed so as to expose the display screen of the first LCD 11 from one main surface. The lower housing 18a has a planar shape that is longer than that of the upper housing 18b, an opening that exposes the display screen of the second LCD 12 is formed in a substantially central portion in the horizontal direction, and the speaker 15 is sandwiched between either of the two LCDs 12. The sound switch hole 14 is formed, and the operation switch unit 14 is mounted on the left and right sides of the second LCD 12.

  The operation switch unit 14 includes an operation switch (hereinafter referred to as “A button”) 14 a and an operation switch (hereinafter referred to as “B button”) 14 b mounted on one main surface of the lower housing 18 a on the right side of the second LCD 12. And a direction indicating switch 14c mounted on one main surface of the lower housing 18a on the left side of the second LCD 12, a start switch 14d, a select switch 14e, and side switches 14f and 14g.

  The A button 14a and the B button 14b are used for inputting a predetermined instruction. The direction indicating switch 14c is used to input a moving direction of a player object (a character in this embodiment) or a cursor that can be operated by the player using the operation switch unit 14. The direction indicating switch 14c is configured by a cross key, and can input in a total of four directions, up, down, left and right (hereinafter, the direction indicating switch 14c is referred to as a “cross key 14c”). The side switch (hereinafter referred to as “L button”) 14 f and the side switch (hereinafter referred to as “R button”) 14 g are provided on the left and right of the upper surface (upper side surface) of the lower housing 18 a.

  On the upper surface of the second LCD 12, a touch panel 13 (broken line area in FIG. 1) is attached. The touch panel 13 may be, for example, any of a resistive film type, an optical type (infrared type), and a capacitive coupling type, and an operation of pressing, moving, or stroking the upper surface with a stick 16 (or a finger). In this case, the coordinate position of the stick 16 is detected and output. The touch panel 13 is used for inputting a predetermined instruction.

  In the vicinity of the side surface of the upper housing 18b, a storage hole (a two-dot broken line region in FIG. 1) for storing the stick 16 for operating the touch panel 13 as necessary is formed. The stick 16 is stored in the storage hole. In a part of the side surface of the lower housing 18a, a cartridge insertion portion (for inserting a game cartridge 17 (hereinafter simply referred to as a cartridge 17) having a built-in memory (for example, ROM) storing a game program in a detachable manner. A one-dot broken line region in FIG. 1) is formed. The cartridge 17 is an information storage medium for storing a game program, and for example, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as a ROM or a flash memory is used. A connector (see FIG. 2) for electrical connection with the cartridge 17 is built in the cartridge insertion portion. Furthermore, an electronic circuit board on which various electronic components such as a CPU are mounted is accommodated in the lower housing 18a (or the upper housing 18b).

  Next, the circuit configuration of the game apparatus 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the game apparatus 1. In FIG. 2, a CPU core 21 is mounted on the electronic circuit board housed in the housing 18. A connector 28 for connecting to the cartridge 17 is connected to the CPU core 21 via a predetermined bus, an input / output interface (I / F) circuit 27, and a first graphic processing unit (first GPU) 24. A second graphics processing unit (second GPU) 26, a working RAM (WRAM) 22, and a communication port 29 are connected.

  The cartridge 17 is detachably connected to the connector 28. The cartridge 17 is a storage medium for storing the game program as described above. Specifically, the cartridge 17 includes a ROM 171 for storing the game program and a RAM 172 for storing backup data in a rewritable manner. The game program stored in the ROM 171 of the cartridge 17 is loaded into the WRAM 22, and the game program loaded into the WRAM 22 is executed by the CPU core 21. Temporary data obtained by the CPU core 21 executing the game program and data for generating an image are stored in the WRAM 22. The ROM 171 stores a game program that is a group of instructions and a group of data that can be executed by the computer of the game apparatus 1, particularly the CPU core 21. The game program is read into the WRAM 22 as appropriate and executed.

  A first video RAM (hereinafter “VRAM”) 23 is connected to the first GPU 24, and a second video RAM (hereinafter “VRAM”) 25 is connected to the second GPU 26. In response to an instruction from the CPU core 21, the first GPU 24 generates a first game image based on data for generating an image stored in the WRAM 22 and draws it in the first VRAM 23. In response to an instruction from the CPU core 21, the second GPU 26 generates a second game image based on data for generating an image stored in the WRAM 22 and draws it in the second VRAM 25. Each of the first VRAM 23 and the second VRAM 25 is prepared for two frames, and image data expansion and image data reading are alternately switched every frame period.

  The first GPU 24 is connected to the first LCD 11, and the second GPU 26 is connected to the second LCD 12. The first GPU 24 outputs the first game image drawn in the first VRAM 23 in response to an instruction from the CPU core 21 to the first LCD 11. Then, the first LCD 11 displays the first game image output from the first GPU 24. The second GPU 26 outputs the second game image drawn in the second VRAM 25 in response to an instruction from the CPU core 21 to the second LCD 12. Then, the second LCD 12 displays the second game image output from the second GPU 26.

  The touch panel 13, the operation switch unit 14, and the speaker 15 are connected to the I / F circuit 27. The I / F circuit 27 is a circuit that transfers data between the CPU core 21 and an external input / output device such as the touch panel 13, the operation switch unit 14, and the speaker 15. The speaker 15 is disposed at an inner position of the above-described sound release hole, and outputs a sound generated according to the game being executed.

  The touch panel 13 (including a device driver for the touch panel) has a coordinate system corresponding to the coordinate system of the second VRAM 25, and coordinate data corresponding to a position input (instructed) by the stick 16 or the like is provided in the WRAM 22 It is output to the register. For example, the resolution of the display screen of the second LCD 12 is 256 dots × 192 dots, and the detection accuracy of the touch panel 13 is also 256 dots × 192 dots corresponding to the display screen. The detection accuracy of the touch panel 13 may be lower or higher than the resolution of the display screen of the second LCD 12.

  The communication port 29 transmits / receives information to / from an external device such as another game device, a stationary game machine, or a server device. Note that the game device 1 can be connected to other game devices in a predetermined area from the communication port 29 by peer-to-peer, and can transmit and receive information. That is, communication can be performed between a plurality of game devices in a predetermined area without going through a server.

  Here, in the following, in order to simplify the description of the state of the game apparatus 1 and the progress of the game, the game is operated by one player (hereinafter referred to as “own player”). (Hereinafter referred to as “own game device 1-1”) and a game device 1 operated by another player (hereinafter referred to as “other player”) (hereinafter referred to as “other game device 1-2”). It will be described as being performed between the two. In addition to the description relating to the communication connection, information and processing related only to the game device 1-1 will be described. However, the information and processing in the game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2 respectively. The structure concerning is not different.

  Next, in FIG. 3, transition diagrams of the device states (301 to 303) are shown, and each state will be described. When a game is executed in the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2, first, the player and the other player are not turned on (hereinafter referred to as “OFF state”) (301). An operation for turning on the power of each game apparatus 1 is performed. When each game device 1 is turned on, the state is changed to a state where only a password can be input (hereinafter referred to as “device activated state”) (302) with respect to the input operation, and the power is cut off from this state. Thus, the transition to the OFF state can be made again. In the device activated state, communication connection with other game devices 1 is possible, but communication connection with other game devices 1 cannot be performed by operating the game device 1 in the device activated state.

  On the other hand, a transition to a state in which the game is executed in the game apparatus 1 (hereinafter referred to as “login state”) (303) is made by the player from the operation switch unit 14 in the game apparatus 1 in the apparatus activation state. This is possible by performing the input operation. This password is known only by the player who operates the game apparatus 1. That is, the other player can turn on the game apparatus 1, but cannot change the game apparatus 1 to the login state. In the login state, the game is progressed by the operation of the player, and communication connection with other game apparatuses 1 can be established. The game device 1 in the login state can transition to the device activation state again by a logoff operation by the player. As shown in the figure, communication connection is possible in the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2 (one of which must be in the login state) that is in a device activation state or a login state capable of communication connection By exchanging information regarding the game with each other, the progress status of the game related to the other game device 1-2 is reflected in the progress status of the game executed on the own game device 1-1. .

  Next, the game executed in the game device 1-1 will be described below with reference to a diagram schematically showing the flow of the game in FIG. The game executed on the game device 1-1 is an RPG (Role Playing Game), and one player character is operated in the virtual space related to the game by the operation of the operation switch unit 14 by the player. It will be. First, the player selects the game to be progressed in the player game device 1-1 that has entered the login state by the password input (304) in the device activation state (302) (305). In this selection, the player is a game to be progressed in the player game device 1-1, and in the other game device 1-2, the original configuration is the same in a virtual space (hereinafter referred to as "common virtual space"). The game progress (306) or the game progress in the dungeon (307) will be selected.

  Here, the common virtual space will be described in detail with reference to a schematic diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5A, the common virtual space 401 prevents the player character from moving from the entrance 404 that is the entrance of the common virtual space 401 to the exit 405 that is the exit. A locked door (hereinafter referred to as a “locked door”) 403 and an enemy character 402 are arranged at predetermined positions in the virtual space. Such various configurations are the same in the other game apparatus 1-2.

  However, regarding the lockable door 403 and the enemy character 402 as the configuration of the common virtual space 401 that are arranged to prevent the movement of the player character in this way, depending on the player who operates the game apparatus 1, which lockable door 403 is used. Is unlocked or which enemy character 402 is defeated is different. Therefore, the progress of the game by the player differs between the game apparatuses 1.

  Next, the dungeon will be described in detail with reference to a schematic diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5B, the dungeon has a hierarchical structure in which the layers 411 are connected in series. In the dungeon, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), every time the player character 412 moves to the level 411 that has not moved, the virtual space that has a unique configuration and the enemy that will exist there are displayed. A character and a facility 413 are generated. As described above, as a result of the player progressing the game, the configuration of the virtual space of the dungeon associated with each game apparatus 1 is different, and the progress of the game is also different.

  Here, the facility 413 is, for example, the 2F hierarchy in the mining area of the 3F hierarchy 411 in the dungeon of the game apparatus 1-1 or the dungeon of another game apparatus 1-2 shown in FIG. 5B. There are a plurality of types such as a 411 special skill dojo, and the roles and effects given to the player character 412 in the game are also different. The role and effect of the player character 412 (hereinafter referred to as “own player character 412-1”) related to the player in the quarry are referred to as “other player character 412” regarding the player character 412 related to another player. -2 ".), It is a place where an item that can express a higher effect can be obtained by combining with other items, although the effect is not directly expressed. In addition, the deadly technique dojo is a place where a predetermined action of the player character 412-1 that can exhibit a remarkable effect in a game, particularly in a battle of an enemy character, can be allowed.

  As described above, the common virtual space 401 and the dungeon that are different from each other as a result of the game progress by the player and the other players perform communication connection in the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2, By exchanging such information, the configuration in the virtual space as each progress state can be reflected mutually. Further, at the time of communication connection, messages and items can be exchanged between players.

  Next, information stored in the WRAM 22 that is information related to the progress of the game executed in the game device 1-1 will be described below. What is shown in FIG. 6 is information relating to the progress of the game stored in the WRAM 22 of the game device 1-1.

  In the WRAM 22 of the game device 1-1, enemy character information 501 and keyed door information 502 are stored as information related to the common virtual space 401. In addition, as information related to each level 411 of the dungeon (hereinafter referred to as “own dungeon”) in the game device 1-1 regarding the dungeon, the own dungeon layer information 511 to 514 is dungeon in the other game device 1-2. The other dungeon hierarchy information 521 to 524 is stored as information related to each level 411 (hereinafter referred to as “other dungeons”), and the path information 531 is stored as information related to the path connecting the own dungeon and other dungeons. . Furthermore, possessed item information 541 is stored as information relating to items possessed by the player character 412 in the game of the game device 1-1.

  In addition to that, the configuration selection information 551 is information related to selection of how to reflect the common virtual space 401 and the dungeon related to the game of the other game device 1-2 in the game of the own game device 1-1. In addition, message information 552 is stored as information related to a message to be transmitted to another game apparatus 1-2, and transfer item information 553 is stored as information related to an item to be transferred. In addition, the other game information 561 is also stored in the WRAM 22 as temporarily storing information received from the other game device 1-2 such as the common virtual space 401 and the dungeon related to the game of the other game device 1-2. The Hereinafter, each information is explained in full detail.

  The enemy character information 501 is information regarding the presence / absence of the enemy character 402 arranged in the common virtual space 401, and is updated when the enemy character 402 is defeated as the game progresses in the common virtual space 401. The keyed door information 502 is information regarding whether or not the keyed door 403 disposed in the common virtual space 401 is unlocked, and is updated each time they are unlocked in the game progress. The

  The own dungeon hierarchy information 511 to 514 is stored as information related to the configuration of each hierarchy 411 related to the own dungeon, and the player character 412 moves to the hierarchy 411 that has not moved so far. The area corresponding to the hierarchy 411 in the information 511 to 514 is updated. For example, if the 4F level 411 in the own dungeon is not moved, the player character 412 moves to the level 411 and the own dungeon level information 514 related to the information about the 4F level 411 is updated. .

  The other dungeon hierarchy information 521 to 524 is stored as information relating to the configuration of each hierarchy 411 relating to the other dungeon, and is updated by receiving information relating to the dungeon relating to the game of the other game apparatus 1-2.

  The passage information 531 stores information about which level 411 the own dungeon and other dungeons are connected to, and the other dungeon level information 521 received from the other game device 1-2 and stored in the WRAM 22 is stored. It is updated when .about.524 is reflected in its own dungeon and the same layer 411 is newly connected.

  The possessed item information 541 is stored as information regarding items possessed by the player character 412-1. An item can be obtained by defeating an enemy character, whereby the possessed item information 541 is updated.

  The configuration selection information 551 is information relating to the way of reflection input by the player. The configuration selection information 551 indicates that the configuration of the common virtual space 401 related to the game in the other game device 1-2 (hereinafter referred to as “other common virtual space 401-2”) is related to the game in the own game device 1-1. Information on how to selectively reflect the configuration of the virtual space 401 (hereinafter referred to as “self-common virtual space 401-1”) and where the passage connecting the own dungeon and other dungeons is installed. Is remembered as Details of the configuration selection information 551 will be described later.

  Further, the message information 552 and the transfer item information 553 are information to be transmitted to the other game device 1-2 at the time of communication connection. The message information 552 is information related to the message, and the transfer item information 553 is stored as information related to the item selected for transfer to the other player character 412-2 from the items possessed by the player character 412-1. Yes.

  The other game information 561 is information related to the progress of the game related to the game of the other game device 1-2 (hereinafter referred to as “other game progress status information”), and is received from the other game device 1-2 at the time of communication connection. And updated every time the communication is connected. The other game information 561 is updated when the other dungeon hierarchy information 521 to 524 is updated, and when the enemy character information 501 and the lockable door information 502 are updated based on the other game information 561 and the configuration selection information 551. Referenced.

  Next, information exchange at the time of communication connection between the game apparatuses 1 will be described. When the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2 are communicatively connected, the enemy character information 501 and the lockable door information 502 (hereinafter referred to as “the virtual virtual space 401”) stored in the respective WRAMs 22 are stored. The self-dungeon hierarchy information 511 to 514 (hereinafter referred to as “dungeon configuration information”) related to the configuration of the dungeon are exchanged with each other. In addition, each player can exchange the transfer item information 553 as an item possessed by the player character 412 and the message information 552 as a message to be read by the opponent. The common virtual space configuration information and the dungeon configuration information are stored as other game information 561 of the WRAM 22 and are reflected on the own common virtual space 401-1 and the own dungeon based on the information. It is selected and determined by the player's input operation.

  However, since the player cannot make such a selection when the game device 1-1 is in the device activated state, the player makes a transition from the login state to the device activated state as to what kind of selection the player desires. Before, the configuration is selected in advance (hereinafter referred to as “reservation selection”) and stored in the configuration selection information 551 of the WRAM 22. In addition to the reservation selection, transfer item information 553 and message information 552 can also be stored. When the communication connection with the other game device 1-2 is established, the common virtual space configuration information and the dungeon configuration information, the transfer item information 553, and the message information 552 are exchanged with the other game device 1-2. The configuration is reflected in the own common virtual space 401-1 from the common virtual space configuration information and dungeon configuration information and the reservation selection stored in the configuration selection information 551.

  Next, the reflection to the own common virtual space 401-1 and the own dungeon will be described. Regarding the reflection to the self-common virtual space 401-1, as the configurations in the self-common virtual space 401-1 and the other common virtual space 401-2, the enemy arranged in the same manner before the game progresses in the common virtual space 401. The presence or absence of the character 402 and the door with lock 403 that is changed after the game progresses is reflected. That is, if the self-common virtual space 401-1 has a different configuration from the other common virtual space 401-2, it is reflected for each enemy character 402 and keyed door 403. In this reflection, what is selected as the configuration desired by the player is reflected.

  In addition, the reflection of the dungeon is performed by connecting the same level 411 in the own dungeon and other dungeons by a passage. That is, in the hierarchy where the dungeon is reflected, the player character can be moved to the dungeon generated in the other game device 1-2 in addition to the dungeon originally generated in the own game device 1-1. As a result, the size of the dungeon is expanded. It should be noted that which level 411 is connected is determined by selection as desired by the player. Specific examples regarding the reflection of the common virtual space 401 and the dungeon will be described later.

  At the time when the other game progress information is received from the other game device 1-2, the other game progresses only with respect to the common virtual space 401 and the dungeon described above, with respect to the content that the player has reserved and stored in the configuration selection information 551. Reflection is performed according to information. Then, if the game device 1-1 is in the login state, after the communication connection related to the reflection, the configuration to be reflected as to how the configuration of the reflected common virtual space 401 and the dungeon is reflected is selected. Will do. That is, even if the content is not reflected when the other game progress information is received, the content that the player wants to reflect later according to the other game progress information is selected according to the selection. Post-reflection is performed.

  Next, processing of the CPU core 21 in the game executed by the game device 1-1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, in particular, the processing related to the reflection of the common virtual space 401 and the dungeon and the exchange of information related thereto will be described, and detailed description of the game progress processing will be omitted.

  First, the activation process of the CPU core 21 executed in the game device 1-1 shown in FIG. When the game is started in the game device 1-1, the CPU core 21 determines whether or not an appropriate password input for transitioning to the login state is detected (step S101). If it is determined that an appropriate password input has been detected, the CPU core 21 moves the process to the main process (step S102). Details of the processing of the CPU core 21 in the main processing will be described later.

  In step S101, if it is not determined that a proper password input has been detected, or if the process returns from the main process, the CPU core 21 will automatically receive information for establishing a communication connection from the other game device 1-2. It is determined whether or not it is received at the communication port 29 of the game apparatus 1-1 (step S103). If it is determined that information for establishing a communication connection has been received, the CPU core 21 moves the process to a communication connection process (step S104). Details of the processing of the CPU core 21 in the communication connection processing will be described later.

  If it is not determined in step S103 that information for establishing a communication connection has been received, or if the process returns from the communication connection process in step S104, the CPU core 21 performs the activation process in the game device 1-1. It is determined whether an input indicating completion is detected (step S105). If an input for ending the activation process is detected, the CPU core 21 terminates the activation process, and if not, returns the process to step S101 again.

  Next, the main process of the CPU core 21 executed in the game device 1-1 shown in FIG. When the process moves to the main process, the CPU core 21 determines whether or not an input for reflecting the other game information 561 stored in the WRAM 22 is detected (step S111). If it is determined that the input for reflecting is detected, the CPU core 21 shifts the process to the reflecting process (step S112). Details of the processing of the CPU core 21 in the reflection processing will be described later.

  If it is not determined in step S111 that there is an input for reflection, or if the process in step S112 returns from the reflection process, the CPU core 21 prepares for communication connection with the other game device 1-2 by the player. It is determined whether or not an input for doing so has been detected (step S113). If it is determined that an input for preparing for communication connection is detected, the CPU core 21 causes the player to select an item to be transferred to another player and create a message (step S114). The transfer item information 553 and the message information 552 stored in the WRAM 22 are respectively updated with the information (hereinafter referred to as “item message information”) (step S115). At this time, it is not always necessary for the player to select an item and / or create a message. Instead, the player stores information in the WRAM 22 based on information indicating that there are no items to be transferred to other players and no message. The item information 553 and the message information 552 are updated with NULL values.

  If the item message information is updated in step S115, the CPU core 21 transmits information for establishing a communication connection with the other game device 1-2 through the communication port 29 of the own game device 1-1. The communication connection between the game devices 1 is established by receiving information from the other game device 1-2 that the other game device 1-2 has received the information (step S116).

  If it is not determined in step S113 that an input for preparing for communication connection has been detected, the CPU core 21 determines whether information for establishing a communication connection from the other game apparatus 1-2 has been received. A determination is made (step S117). If it is determined in step S116 that a communication connection has been established or that information for establishing a communication connection from the other game device 1-2 has been received in step S117, the CPU core 21 performs the communication connection process. (Step S118).

  If it is not determined in step S117 that information for establishing a communication connection has been received, or if the process returns from the communication connection process, the CPU core 21 moves the process to a game progress process (step S119). If the process returns from the game progress process, the CPU core 21 determines whether or not an input for logging out from the game by the player is detected (step S120). If it is determined that an input for logging out has been detected, the CPU core 21 causes the player to input the selection of the configuration related to the own virtual space 401-1 and the own dungeon, and item message information (step S121). ), The configuration selection information 551, the message information 552, and the transfer item information 553 stored in the WRAM 22 are updated with those information (step S122), and the process returns to step S103 again. Also in step S122, as in step S115, it is not necessary for the player to select all the components and input related to item / message information. The configuration selection information 551, the message information 552, and the transfer item information 553 are updated with a NULL value. If it is not determined in step S120 that an input for logging out from the game has been detected, the CPU core 21 returns the process to the start process (FIG. 7A) again.

  Next, communication connection processing of the CPU core 21 executed in the game device 1-1 shown in FIG. 7C will be described (Since similar processing is executed in the other game device 1-2, The description of the communication connection process in the other game device 1-2 is omitted). When the processing shifts to the communication connection processing, the CPU core 21 receives the other game progress status information through the communication port 29, and the other game device 1-2 stores the game information in the own game device 1-1. It is confirmed that it has been received (step S131).

  Subsequently, the CPU core 21 updates the game information 561 stored in the WRAM 22 with the other game progress status information received from the other game device 1-2, and then the other dungeon hierarchy information based on the game information 561. 521 to 524 are updated (step S132). Subsequently, the CPU core 21 transmits message information 552 and transfer item information 553 to the WRAM 22 (step S133), and based on the received transfer item information 553 related to the other game device 1-2, the own game device 1- The possessed item information 541 related to 1 is updated (step S134). Further, if there is the received message information 552 related to the other game device 1-2, it will be displayed on the LCDs 11 and 12 as a message that can be recognized by the player, but the CPU core related to the display is displayed. Since the process 21 is not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  If the possessed item information 541 is updated in step S134, the CPU core 21 updates the message information 552 and the transfer item information 553 to the WRAM 22, which have already been transmitted to the other game device 1-2, with a NULL value ( In step S135, the process proceeds to the reflection process (step S136).

Next, the reflection process of the CPU core 21 executed in the game device 1-1 shown in FIG. When the process is shifted to the reflection process, the CPU core 21 moves to the WARM2
2, it is determined whether or not information related to configuration selection is stored in the configuration selection information 551 (step S <b> 141). If it is not determined that the configuration selection information 551 is stored, C
The PU core 21 determines whether or not the game device 1-1 is in a login state (step S142). If it is determined that the user is in the login state, the CPU core 21 gives the player
Other common virtual space 40 included in other game information 561 received in step S131.
Of the configurations of 1-2, which configuration is to be reflected in the configuration of the self-common virtual space 401-1 is selected (step S 143), and configuration selection information 551 is stored in the WRAM 22 based on the selection.
Is updated (step S144).

  If it is determined in step S141 that the information related to configuration selection is stored in the configuration selection information 551, or if the configuration selection information 551 is updated in step S144, the CPU core 21 determines that the configuration selection information 551 is updated. Based on 551 and other game information 561, the enemy character information 501 and the lockable door information 502 and the passage information 531 stored in the WRAM 22 are updated (step S145). When the process related to the update is completed, the CPU core 21 updates the configuration selection information 551 stored in the WRAM 22 with the NULL value (step S146), and the process is changed to the communication connection process (FIG. 7C) again. return. If the process is returned to the communication connection process, the CPU core 21 returns the process to the main process (FIG. 7B).

  Next, in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a specific common virtual space regarding the common virtual space 401 and the dungeon related to the game device 1-1 reflected by the communication connection with the other game device 1-2. 401 and a schematic diagram of the dungeon will be described.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram specifically showing the self-common virtual space 401-1 and the other common virtual space 401-2 and the self-common virtual space 401-1 as a result of reflecting them. The common virtual space 401 shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b) is part of the game by each player proceeding with the game from the initial common virtual space 401 shown in FIG. 5 (a). It can be seen that the locked door 403 is unlocked and some of the enemy characters 402 are brought down so that they no longer exist in the common virtual space 401.

  Here, in the self-common virtual space 401-1, the configurations that can be reflected from the other common virtual space 401-2 are the locked door 403 -B and the enemy character 402 -A. The presence / absence of the enemy character 402-B is also different, but in the game, in the self-common virtual space 401-1, the target character 402-B existing in the other common virtual space 401-2 is again displayed. It cannot exist.

  That is, in the selection of the configuration, the player chooses to reflect the configuration of the keyed door 403-B and the enemy character 402-A, reflect only one of the configurations, or not reflect any configuration. Become. In this selection, when the reflection of unlocking the keyed door 403-B in the common virtual space 401-1 is selected, as shown in FIG. 7A, the configuration selection information 551 of the WRAM 22 is the keyed door. 403-B is updated with information indicating unlocking. And as shown in FIG.8 (c), the self-common virtual space 401-1 as a result of having reflected reflects only the unlocking of the keyed door 403-B from the structure in the other common virtual space 401-2. It is changed by the selection.

  Before the reflection, the player character 412-1 can be moved to the vicinity of the enemy character 402-A by the keyed door 403-A and the keyed door 403-B in the common virtual space 401-1. However, as shown in FIG. 7C, this can be achieved by reflecting the unlocking of the lockable door 403-B. When the player character 412-1 moves to the vicinity of the enemy character 402-A, a battle can be performed. If the enemy character 402-A can be defeated by the battle, the player character 412-1 can be moved to the exit of the player virtual space 401-1, as shown in FIG. 7 (d). .

  In addition, since the selection of the configuration in step S121 shown in FIG. 7B is a selection in a state where the other game information 561 is not stored in the WRAM 22, in this case, the configuration to be reflected is Similar to the selection of the configuration in step S143, the selection is made in advance from the self-common virtual space 401-1.

  Next, FIG. 9 shows the own game device 1-1 by reflecting the dungeon relating to the respective games of the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2 shown in FIG. 1 represents a dungeon according to 1. As shown in the figure, the reflection of the dungeon is made by connecting the same level 411 (2F level 411 in FIG. 9) with a passage 801. In the reflected dungeon, the portion of the dungeon (hereinafter referred to as “self dungeon”) relating to the game of the own game device 1-1 (hereinafter referred to as “self dungeon portion”) and the other game device 1-2. The part of the dungeon related to the game (hereinafter referred to as “other dungeon”) (hereinafter referred to as “other dungeon part”) is maintained in the game device 1-1 in a state where they are connected after the communication connection. (The same applies to the other game apparatus 1-2).

  When the own dungeon and the other dungeon are connected to each other by the passage 801, the own player character 412-1 can move to the 2F floor 411 related to the other dungeon part. The player character 412-1 that has become movable in this manner can move to the facility 413 (here, the deadly technique dojo) in the other dungeon part by reflecting the dungeon. Thus, a predetermined effect corresponding to the facility 413 can be given to the player player character 412-1 in the facility 413 that was not in the own dungeon before reflection.

  However, as a result of the game being advanced in the own dungeon, even if the player player character 412-1 is moved to the new hierarchy 411 in the own dungeon part, Will not be reflected in other dungeons until the next communication connection.

  As described above, the game according to this embodiment proceeds independently of each other without requiring simultaneity of play on the plurality of game devices 1 (the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2). It has become possible. Various information corresponding to the progress of the game is stored in the WRAM 22 of the game apparatus 1. This information is different from other game apparatuses when the player of the game apparatus 1 operates the touch panel 13 or the operation switch unit 14. It will be updated according to the result of progressing the game regardless. However, the game apparatus 1 can receive other game progress status information from other game apparatuses that have been proceeding with the game regardless of this, and is stored in the WRAM 22 based on the other game progress status information. Information corresponding to the progress of the game being played is updated.

  As a result, it is basically a stand-alone game that advances the game regardless of other game devices, and it is possible to realize game characteristics similar to a network game that reflects the progress of the game by other players. Become. In addition to the game device 1 of each player, it is not necessary to intervene a server device for the progress of the game, so that the progress of the game by a plurality of players can be realized in a pseudo manner with a relatively small hardware configuration. It will be possible.

  In addition, for example, information relating to the game progress status stored in the WRAM 22 of the game device 1-1 and reflecting other game progress status information includes information 501, 502 related to the common virtual space 401, and information 511-related to the dungeon. 531 is included, and the situation of the map, which is the movement space of the player character, will change. As described above, the map that directly indicates the progress of the game changes according to the progress of the game on the other game device 1-1, so that the impression that the game is advanced by a plurality of players is strengthened.

  The enemy character 402 and the lockable door 403 arranged in the common virtual space 401 are information that can reflect the other game progress status information received from the other game device 1-2, and the own game device 1-1. Even if the player takes time to capture these obstruction elements (defeat the enemy character 402 or obtain the key to unlock the door 403), the obstruction elements are eliminated with the cooperation of the players of other game devices. The game can be advanced first. On the other hand, by reflecting the dungeon, the movement space of the player character is expanded, and the dungeon facility generated in the other game device 1-2 can be used. Therefore, the number of capture elements in the game can be increased or the capture can be facilitated. It is possible to increase the range of progress of the game.

  The content that the player of the game device 1-1 does not make a reservation selection reflects the progress of the game in the other game device 1-2 at the time when the other game progress information is received from the other game device 1-2. Never happen. For this reason, since the game progress status information from the other game device 1-2 has been received, it is possible to prevent an unforeseen situation such as an element being enjoyed by the player being captured. be able to. However, since the player of the game device 1-1 can select the content to be reflected later at the timing after the reception of the other game progress information, for example, the player tries to defeat the enemy character himself. As expected, if the player of another game device is defeated, it is possible to make a selection to reflect the fact and advance the game first.

  In addition, in order for a player to play a game with the game device 1-1, the player must enter a password and enter a login state, so that another player may advance the game without permission from the game device 1-1. There is no. Of course, even if the game cannot proceed, the other game device 1-2 player activates the own game device 1-1 to enter the device activated state, and thus the other game from the other game device 1-2. The progress information can be received by the game device 1-1. Thereby, for example, although persons with different life times (for example, a parent and child) basically play a game individually, it becomes possible to perform cooperative play of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the enemy character 402 and the lockable door 403 are arranged in the common virtual space 401, and the progress of the player character is obstructed by these. Then, by defeating the enemy character 402 or unlocking the keyed door 403, obstruction to the progress of the player character is eliminated. On the other hand, it may be a river or a cliff that obstructs the progress of the player character in the common virtual space 401. For example, the game may be advanced to build a bridge over the river or a ladder over the cliff. By doing this, it is possible to eliminate interference with the progression of the player character due to rivers and cliffs.

  In the above embodiment, reflecting the dungeon means that the same level in the own dungeon and the other dungeon is connected by a passage, and the size of the dungeon that becomes the movement space of the player character is expanded. On the other hand, when a dungeon in which a path having a different form is formed for each game device is generated, a map of the dungeon generated in the game device 1-1 is used as another game device 1-2. It is good also as increasing the road on the map in a dungeon by overlapping with the map of the dungeon produced in.

  The reflection of the game situation in the above embodiment is assumed to be performed for the common virtual space 401 and the game situation of the dungeon, but this is performed by each player in the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2. It is also possible to perform a game situation in a town creation game in which a unique town is created in a predetermined virtual space. Here, the town building game, the progress of the game, and its reflection will be described in detail below.

  First, the town building game will be described with reference to the schematic diagram shown in FIG. The virtual space similarly used in the game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2 in the town building game is a road 1001 having a predetermined position and size in the virtual space, as shown in FIG. In addition, a road 1001 and a section 1002 separated by a broken line exist in common. Further, a building 1003 is placed in the section 1002 for each section 1002.

  Here, the road 1001 is a range in which the player character 412 can be moved. Further, the building 1003 is composed of a plurality of types, and for each type, the role played on the player character 412 in the town making game and the effect to be displayed are different. Further, the building 1003 installed for each section 1002 is not installed across the section 1002.

  Subsequently, in FIG. 10B, FIG. 10C, and FIG. 10D, a schematic diagram of a virtual space related to the town building game of the game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2 is shown. The game situation and the reflection of the game situation will be described. FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram of a virtual space (hereinafter, referred to as “own town making space”) related to a town making game in the own game device 1-1. 1003-B is installed. On the other hand, FIG. 10C shows a schematic diagram of a virtual space (hereinafter referred to as “another city making space”) related to a city making game in the other game device 1-2, and a building 1003-C. ~ F is installed. These buildings 1003 are different from the road 1001 similarly arranged in the virtual space related to the town building game of the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1-2, and the own game device 1-1 and the other game device 1 It can be seen that the arrangement is different from -2.

  Buildings 1003-C and F in the other-town building space are buildings 1003 that are not arranged on the own-town building space, and the building 1003-E is on the own-town building space arranged in the same section 1002 as the building 1003-E. A building 1003 of a kind is arranged with the building 1003-B. In addition, the type of the building 1003-D in the other city building space, the building 1003-A in the own city building space, the section 1002 and the building 1003 are the same. At this time, the self-town creation space as a result of the reflection is, for example, as shown in FIG.

  Here, according to the reflection example shown in FIG. 10 (d), the reflection relating to the building 1003-G is arranged in the area 1003-C of the other town building space in the section 1002 where the building 1003 was not arranged before the reflection. It has been made. In addition, the reflection related to the building 1003-H is a combination of the building 1003-A of the own town making space and the building 1003-D of the other town making space, and the new building 1003-H (the function of the building 1003-A is changed to the first floor. The function of the building 1003-D is a two-story building on the second floor). In addition, the reflection relating to the building 1003-I is obtained by arranging 1003-E of another town making space instead of the building 1003-B arranged before the reflection. Of course, in the section where the building 1003 already arranged by itself is arranged, the building arranged by the player can be left as it is without arranging the building arranged by another player.

  As described above, the building 1003 in the other town making space arranged in the same area 1002 can be arranged in the area 1002 where the building 1003 is not arranged, and the same area as the area 1002 where the building 1003 is already arranged. The building 1003 in the other town making space arranged in the above can be arranged in place of it, or can be arranged in combination therewith. Arranging the buildings 1003 in combination means arranging a plurality of types of buildings 1003 in the same section 1002. On the other hand, the building 1003-F in the other-town building space can also be reflected in the same section 1002 in the own-town building space. However, as shown in the example shown in FIG. You can also

  In this case, the buildings 1003 are arranged in each section 1002 of the virtual space for each game device 1, but the buildings 1003 arranged by other players indicated by the other game progress information received from other game devices are It can also be placed as it is in your own town building space. This makes it possible to proceed with the arrangement of the building in the virtual space in the city-building game with the cooperation of other players who are playing the game regardless of the game.

  In addition, with respect to each area on the map divided into a plurality of areas where a plurality of players participate, the control of each area is given according to the points for each area acquired by each player progressing the game. The present invention can also be applied to a game that is given to any player. For example, the acquisition of points for each area can be acquired by advancing the game individually for each game device. As a game for acquiring points, various conventionally known games such as a mini game set for each area can be applied.

  When the game devices of the players participating in this game are connected to each other for communication, the data of acquired points for each player's area is exchanged. And after exchanging the data of the acquisition point for every area | region, in each game device, the player who acquires a new control right for every area | region is determined according to the player who has the current control right, and the acquisition point of each player. Can be. In order to change the player who has control over a certain area, the acquisition points of the player who newly obtains the control right are N times the acquisition points of the player who has obtained the control right so far (N is greater than 1). (Constant) may be used as a condition.

  In this case, a plurality of game devices proceed with the game independently of each other to obtain earned points for each area of the map. The player who has the right can be updated. Thereby, it is possible to realize a competition in a game in which players of a plurality of game devices that are basically playing a game independently acquire the control of each area.

  Although the game according to the above-described embodiment has been described with respect to the reflection of the game situation related to the game apparatus 1 composed of two, in the pseudo network game, the game situation related to a plurality of game apparatuses 1 greater than two is mutually indicated. It may be reflected. At this time, the number of game devices 1 that can reflect the game situation may be limited according to the capacity that can be stored in the WRAM 22 of the game device 1.

  In the above embodiment, when reflecting the game situation related to each game device 1, information relating to the game situation is directly transmitted and received by establishing a peer-to-peer communication connection between the game devices 1. Regardless of wired connection, communication connection may be established by the infrastructure, and information related to the game situation may be transmitted and received there. Moreover, it is good also as what can exchange the game condition by attaching the information which concerns on this game condition to mail.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case where the pseudo network game system according to the present invention is executed in the game apparatus 1 including the two display devices of the first LCD 11 and the second LCD 12 and the pointing device of the touch panel 13 will be described as an example. did. However, a game to which the present invention is applied is executed on a computer device other than the game device 1 as long as it has at least a display device that displays an image of a game and an input device that allows a player to input an instruction. It may be a thing. The computer device that executes the pseudo network game system to which the present invention is applied may be a game-only machine or a general-purpose machine such as a personal computer, regardless of whether it is portable or stationary. A mobile phone can also be applied as a computer device that executes a game to which the invention is applied.

  In the above embodiment, the program and data related to the pseudo network game system are stored in the game cartridge 17 and distributed. When the game apparatus 1 is connected to and communicates with a server apparatus existing on an external network, a program and data relating to the game system are stored in a fixed disk apparatus included in the server apparatus, and the game apparatus 1 is connected to the game apparatus 1 via the network. It may be delivered. In the game apparatus 1, the program and data received by the wireless interface unit 29 from the server apparatus include, for example, the game apparatus 1 provided with a ROM (for example, a flash memory) that can rewrite stored information. Or stored in a cartridge 17 containing such a ROM and loaded into the WRAM 22 at runtime.

  Of course, the recording medium for storing these programs and data is not limited to this, and an optical and / or magnetic disk device (flexible disk, CD-) may be used according to the form of the computer device as the platform. ROM, DVD-ROM, etc.) can also be applied. When a computer device having a fixed disk device is used as a platform, these programs and data may be stored and distributed in the fixed disk device in advance.

[Appendix]
The description of the embodiment described above describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
That is, in order to achieve the above object, the game device according to the first aspect of the present invention can advance the game independently of other game devices that execute the same game. A game device capable of receiving data from the other game device by communicating with the other game device, game data storage means for storing predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game, and input by the player In accordance with the operation of the device, game progress means for proceeding with the game regardless of the other game devices, and game data stored in the game data storage means are updated based on the progress of the game by the game progress means. A progress time data updating means, and the state of the game device when the game is started, The infeasible state control means for controlling the infeasible state to allow at least the game data receiving means to receive the game data from the other game device, and the infeasible state control means. Stored in the other game device by communication connection with the other game device and transmitted from the other game device when the game is not progressed by the game progression means under the control of the infeasible state Game data receiving means for receiving game data, and game data received from the other game device when the game data receiving means is controlled to the progress impossible state and the game progressing means is not progressing. And a post-reception data updating means for updating the game data stored in the game data storage means In accordance with the operation of the input device by the player, when information with predetermined confidentiality is input in the non-progressible state, control is made from the non-progressible state to a progressable state in which the game progress means can proceed with the game. And a progress state control means for starting the progress of the game by the game progress means based on the game data updated by the post-reception data update means and stored in the data storage means. .
[2]
The game device can advance the game independently of other game devices that execute the same game (without requiring simultaneity). Here, predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game is stored in the game data storage means. The game data stored in the game data storage means is input by the player regardless of other game devices. It is updated on the basis of the progress result of the game that is progressed according to the operation. The game device can receive data from another game device in which the game is progressing regardless of other game devices, even if the game is progressing without requiring simultaneity, The game data stored in the game data storage means is also updated based on the game data received from another game device.
[3]
Thereby, it is basically a stand-alone game in which a game is advanced regardless of other game devices, and a network game that reflects the progress of the game by other players (players that play games on other game devices). It is possible to realize similar game characteristics. Further, there is no need to intervene a server device in the progress of the game (even if the game devices are communicatively connected via the server device, they only play a role of mediating data transmission and reception, Therefore, the game progress by a plurality of players can be realized in a pseudo manner with a relatively small hardware configuration.
Further, since it is not possible to proceed unless a predetermined confidential information is input, another player does not proceed the game without permission from the above game device. However, even if the game cannot proceed, a player of another game device can start the game device and cause the game device to receive game data from the other game device. Thereby, for example, although people having different life time basically play a game individually, it becomes possible to perform cooperative play (or battle play) of the game.
[4]
The game device transmits game data stored in the game data storage unit to the other game device when the game data receiving unit receives game data from the other game device. A transmission means may be further provided. The game data transmitted from the game data transmitting means is received by the game data receiving means provided in the other game device, and the game data stored in the game data storage means provided in the other game device is updated. It becomes.
The post-reception data updating means is controlled to the advanceable state when the game data receiving means receives game data from the other game device while being controlled to the inoperable state. The game data stored in the game data storage means is updated based on the received game data without waiting for the game to proceed (the game that can be updated by the pre-reception updatable data specifying means) When data is designated in advance, only the designated game data is updated). On the other hand, when the game device is controlled to be unable to proceed, it is only possible to receive the game data from the other game device by the game data receiving means and store it in the received data storage means provided in the game device. It may be a thing. In this case, the post-reception data updating means is stored in the game data storage means based on the game data stored in the received data when the progress impossible state is controlled to the advanceable state. The game data may be updated.
[5]
In the above game device, the game data may include map-related data whose contents differ depending on the progress of the game among data related to the map on which the game is progressed. In this case, the post-reception data update means updates the map related data of the game data stored in the game data storage means to the progress status of the game indicated by the map related data received from the other game device. The content may be updated according to the content.
[6]
In this case, basically, in the game data storage means of the game device, the content according to the progress state indicated by the map-related data included in the game data received from another game device that is playing the game regardless of the game data. The map related data included in the stored game data is updated, and the map status changes. As described above, the map that directly indicates the progress of the game changes in accordance with the progress of the game on another game device, so that the impression that the game is advanced by a plurality of players is strengthened.
[7]
In the case where the game data includes the map-related data in the game device, the map is in the same form as the game that is progressed in the other game device, obstructing the progress of the game of the player and the progress of the game A disturbing object whose state changes in accordance with the common map in which the disturbing object is arranged at the same position on the map in the initial state, and the map-related data may include data indicating the state of the disturbing object . In this case, the post-reception data update means receives the game data received from the other game device about the state of the obstructing object indicated by the map-related data included in the game data stored in the game data storage means The disturbing object state updating means for updating to the state of the disturbing object indicated by the map-related data included in
[8]
In this case, if the obstructing object is excluded from the map in the game that has been progressed in the other game device, the game data of the game device according to the map-related data included in the game data received from the other game device. The state of the disturbing object in the map-related data included in the game data stored in the storage means can be updated to a state in which the disturbing object is excluded. As a result, even if the player of the game device takes time to capture the obstruction object, the obstruction object can be eliminated and the game can be advanced with the cooperation of the other game device players.
[9]
The disturbing object state update means is included in the game data received from the other game device than the state of the disturbing object indicated by the map related data included in the game data stored in the game data storage means. The map-related data included in the game data stored in the game data storage means indicates that the state of the obstructing object indicated by the map-related data is more advantageous for the player's game progress. The state of the obstructing object can be updated.
[10]
Here, the map has the same form as the game progressed on the other game devices, and the progress of the game is obstructed in a state where no object is arranged at a predetermined position of the map. It may include a common map in which the obstruction of the progress is canceled by placing a predetermined object at a predetermined position. In this case, a state in which no object is arranged can be considered as a state in which the disturbing object is arranged.
[11]
In the case where the game data includes the map-related data in the game device, the map includes a dungeon map in which a different form is generated for each game device even if the same game is executed, and the map The related data may include data indicating the form of the dungeon map. In this case, the post-reception data updating unit is included in the game data received by the game data receiving unit in the dungeon map indicated by the map-related data included in the game data stored in the game data storage unit. A dungeon map combining unit that combines dungeon maps indicated by map-related data and newly stores map-related data indicating the combined dungeon map in the game data storage unit may be included.
[12]
In this case, a dungeon map of a different form is generated between the game device and the other game device, but the dungeon map indicated by the map-related data included in the game data received from the other game device is displayed. The dungeon map generated by the game device can be combined. By combining the dungeon maps in this way, it is possible to increase the number of capture elements in the game or to facilitate the capture, and to broaden the progress of the game.
[13]
The combination of the dungeon maps refers to, for example, connecting a dungeon map generated in its own game device with a dungeon map generated in the other game device (by forming a predetermined passage or the like) The size of the entire map may be expanded. On the other hand, the size of the dungeon map does not change between the game devices, but in the dungeon map in which different forms of roads are formed, the dungeon map generated in its own game device is used as the other game device. The number of roads on the dungeon map may be increased by overlapping with the dungeon map generated in step 1.
[14]
When the game data includes the map-related data in the game device, the map is an object arrangement map that arranges an object selected from a plurality of types of objects according to the progress of the game at a predetermined position. The map-related data may include data indicating the type of the object arranged at the predetermined position of the object arrangement map. In this case, the post-reception data update means receives the game data reception means at the predetermined position of the object arrangement map indicated by the map related data included in the game data stored in the game data storage means. When the type of object arranged in the object arrangement map indicated by the map-related data contained in the game data is not arranged, the type of object is included in the game data stored in the game data storage means. Object placement means for placing the object at the predetermined position on the object placement map indicated by the map-related data may be included.
[15]
In this case, the object is arranged on the object arrangement map for each game device, but the object arranged on the object arrangement map indicated by the map related data included in the game data received from another game device is It can also be placed on the object placement map of the game device. As a result, the placement of the objects on the object placement map can be performed in cooperation by the players of a plurality of game devices that are proceeding with the game basically regardless of the situation.
[16]
Note that the object arrangement means includes an object of a type different from the object arranged in the object arrangement map indicated by the map related data included in the game data stored in the game data storage means. Is placed on the object placement map indicated by the map related data included in the game data received by the game data receiving means. Certain types of objects need not be placed. Alternatively, instead of the object placed in the object placement map indicated by the map-related data contained in the game data stored in the game data storage means, the map-related contained in the game data received by the game data receiving means An object of a type arranged in the object arrangement map indicated by the data may be arranged. Alternatively, in addition to the objects arranged in the object arrangement map indicated by the map-related data included in the game data stored in the game data storage means, the map-related information included in the game data received by the game data receiving means Objects of the type arranged in the object arrangement map indicated by the data may also be arranged.
[17]
When the game data includes the map-related data in the game device, the map is formed by being divided into a plurality of regions, and the points acquired in the progress of the game on the game device and the game on the other game device A plurality of area maps in which control points are given to any game device in accordance with the acquired points for each area, and the map-related data includes the plurality of map-related data. For each area of the area map, the game apparatus and the other game apparatus may include data indicating points acquired in the progress of the game and data indicating the game apparatus that has acquired the control right. In this case, the post-reception data update means obtains the points acquired by the other game devices for each area of the multiple area map indicated by the map-related data included in the game data stored in the game data storage means. The game data receiving means updates the acquired points of the other game device indicated by the map-related data included in the game data received, and stores them in the game data storage means according to the updated acquired points of the other game devices. It is possible to include region-by-region update means for updating the control right for each region of the multiple region map indicated by the map related data included in the game data that has been played.
[18]
In this case, the game progresses independently between the game device and the other game devices to obtain points for each region of the multi-region map. It is possible to update the game device that has gained control. Thereby, it is possible to realize a competition in a game in which players of a plurality of game devices that are basically playing a game independently acquire the control of each area.
[19]
In the game device, game data that can be updated by the post-reception data update unit among the game data stored in the game data storage unit in accordance with an operation of the input device by a player is stored in the other game. It further comprises pre-reception updatable data designating means designated in advance before receiving game data from the apparatus, and updatable data storage means for storing information indicating the game data designated by the pre-reception updatable data designating means. It may be. In this case, the post-reception data updating means uses the game data corresponding to the information stored in the updatable data storage means among the game data stored in the game data storage means, as the other game. It can be updated based on game data received from the device.
[20]
In this case, the game data stored in the game data storage means of the game device is updated only in accordance with the game data received from the game device, which is designated in advance by the player of the game device. . As a result, it is possible to prevent an unforeseen situation such as the fact that an element that the player was enjoying has been captured because game data has been received from another game device.
[21]
The game apparatus comprises: received data storage means for storing game data received by the game data receiving means from the other game apparatus separately from game data stored in the game data storage means; and an input device by a player After the game data is received from the other game device, the game data that can be updated by the post-reception data update unit is designated out of the game data stored in the game data storage unit And a post-reception updatable data designation means. In this case, the post-reception data update means stores game data designated by the post-reception updatable data designation means among the game data stored in the game data storage means in the reception data storage means. It can be updated based on the game data being played.
[22]
In this case, the player of the game device specifies that the game data stored in the game data storage means of the game device is updated according to the game data received from the game device after receiving the game data. Limited to As a result, it is possible to prevent an unforeseen situation such as the fact that an element that the player was enjoying has been captured because game data has been received from another game device. In addition, although the element was an element that the player was willing to capture, if the element has already been captured by the player of another game device, the selection is made to reflect the fact and advance the game first. It becomes possible.
[23]
In order to achieve the above object, the program according to the second aspect of the present invention is capable of advancing the game regardless of the other computer device executing the same game, and the other computer device. A computer device capable of receiving data from the other computer device in communication connection with game data storage means for storing predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game, according to the operation of the input device by the player Game progress means for proceeding with the game independently of other computer devices, progress data update means for updating game data stored in the game data storage means based on the progress of the game by the game progress means; When the game is activated, the state of the game device is displayed on the game progress means. A non-progressible state control means for controlling to a non-progressible state that enables at least the game data receiving means to receive game data from the other game devices, and the non-progressible state control means Is stored in the other game device by communication connection with the other game device and transmitted from the other game device when the game is not progressed by the game progress means by the game progress means. Game data receiving means for receiving the game data, and the game data received from the other game device when the game data receiving means is controlled to be in a state incapable of progressing and the game progressing means is not progressing. Based on the received data update, the game data stored in the game data storage means is updated. In accordance with the operation of the input device by the player and the player, when information with a predetermined confidentiality is input in the state incapable of progressing, the progress of the game can be progressed by the game progress means from the state incapable of progressing Controlling to a state and functioning as a progressable state control means for starting the progress of the game by the game progress means based on the game data updated by the data update means after reception and stored in the data storage means. Features.

  The present invention is a stand-alone game that progresses a game basically independently of other players even with a relatively small hardware configuration, and is a network game that reflects the progress of a game by other players. This is useful for providing a game device that can realize similar game characteristics.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device 13 Touch panel 14 Operation switch part 11 1st LCD
12 Second LCD
21 CPU core 22 WRAM
24 1st GPU
26 Second GPU

Claims (5)

At least during the game, the game can be advanced independently of other game devices that execute the same game, and receive data from the other game devices through communication connection with the other game devices. A gaming device capable of
Game progress means for progressing the game independently of the other game devices in accordance with a player's operation on the game device;
First update means for updating game data stored in game data storage means for storing predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game based on a result of progress of the game by the game progress means;
Second update means for updating game data stored in the game data storage means based on game data received from the other game device;
The second updating means updates the update based on at least one of a reflection method selected by the player before receiving the game data and a reflection method selected by the player after receiving the game data. A game device characterized by: The game data storage means stores game data including map related data whose contents differ depending on the progress of the game among data related to the map on which the game is progressed,
The second update means updates the map-related data to contents corresponding to the progress of the game indicated by the map-related data included in the game data of the other game device,
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game progress means advances the game based on the game data updated by the second update means. A game device for causing the game to proceed regardless of other game devices executing the same game at least during the game, and for communicating with the other game devices to receive data from the other game devices; A program for realizing a function in a server device capable of communicating with the game device,
In the server device,
A game progression function for proceeding with the game regardless of the other game devices in accordance with a player's operation on the game device;
A first update function for updating game data stored in game data storage means for storing predetermined game data indicating the progress of a game in the game device based on a game progress result by the game progress function;
A second update function for updating the game data stored in the game data storage means based on the game data of the other game device;
In the second update function, the update is performed based on at least one of a reflection method selected by the player before receiving the game data and a reflection method selected by the player after receiving the game data. A program to realize the function to perform At least during the game, the game can be advanced independently of other game devices that execute the same game, and receive data from the other game devices through communication connection with the other game devices. A video game processing system comprising a game device, a server device, and a communication network,
Game progress means for progressing the game independently of the other game devices in accordance with a player's operation on the game device;
First update means for updating game data stored in a game data storage means for storing predetermined game data indicating a progress status of a game in the game device based on a game progress result by the game progress function;
Second update means for updating game data stored in the game data storage means based on game data of the other game device,
The second updating means updates the update based on at least one of a reflection method selected by the player before receiving the game data and a reflection method selected by the player after receiving the game data. A video game processing system characterized by: A video game processing program for causing a game device to implement a function for controlling the progress of a game, and irrespective of other game devices executing the same game at least during the game in accordance with a player's operation on the game device The game data stored in the game data storage means for storing the game progress function for progressing the game and the predetermined game data indicating the progress of the game in the game device is based on the progress result of the game by the game progress function. A server device having a first update function for updating, and a second update function for updating game data stored in the game data storage means based on game data of the other game device; In the two-update function, it is selected by the player before receiving the game data. Communication with the server device having a function of performing the update based on at least one of a reflection method and a reflection method selected by the player after receiving the game data via a communication network An output function that outputs a game screen according to the situation,
A video game processing program for causing the game device to realize a transmission function for transmitting information related to selection of the reflection method by the player received via a predetermined game screen to the server.

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