JP6810291B1 - Programs, terminals, game management devices, game systems and game methods - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the interest of a game. SOLUTION: The program of the present invention is used with a deck setting process for setting a deck including a first game element and a second game element, which is composed of a plurality of game elements owned by a player, on a computer. A deck selection process that accepts deck selection, a game element selection process that accepts selection of a first game element and a second game element among a plurality of game elements constituting the selected deck, and a first game. A second game element selected by receiving a selection of an element and a second game element and receiving a generation process of generating a third game element of a predetermined display form and a selection of a first game element and a second game element. A usage control process for controlling the use of the first game element, the second game element, and the third game element is executed. The first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the second game element do not belong to the same group. [Selection diagram] Fig. 5

Description

The present invention relates to a program, a terminal, a game management device, a game system and a game method, and relates to a program, a terminal, a game management device, a game system and a game method having improved the interest of the game.

In recent years, games using smartphones, mobile phones, and the like as platforms have become popular. For example, a game in which a deck in which game elements such as virtual cards are combined is used, and the victory or defeat of a competitive game is determined using the parameter values of each game element constituting the deck.

Some of these games are based on the ownership information of a normal card linked to the player information when a substitute card is used for the game in a game device using an operation medium such as a card as an operation means for the progress of the game. The character data of the normal card selected by the player is registered as the character data of the substitute card in this game, and the substitute card used in this game is used as the normal card owned by the player corresponding to the registered character data. A technique for recognizing has been proposed (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2014-230931

By the way, the technique described in Patent Document 1 provides a substitute card for a valuable card at the time of a game even if the player does not carry a valuable card, and does not generate a card having different abilities. ..

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a terminal, a game management device, and a method for improving the interest of the game.

One aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute a competitive game using a game element by a player, and the program is composed of a plurality of game elements owned by the player in the computer, and is a first game element. Of the deck setting process for setting a deck including at least the second game element and the deck selection process for accepting the selection of the deck to be used, and the plurality of game elements constituting the selected deck, the first game element is described above. And the game element selection process that accepts the selection of the second game element, and the generation that receives the selection of the first game element and the second game element and generates the third game element of the predetermined display form. Upon receiving the processing and selection of the first game element and the second game element, control of the use of the selected first game element and the second game element and the third game element is received. The use control process is executed, the first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the second game element belong to the same group. There is no program.

One aspect of the present invention is a terminal that executes a battle game using a game element by a player, and includes a memory in which an execution instruction is stored and a processor, and the processor is owned by the player by the execution instruction. A process of setting a deck that is composed of a plurality of game elements and includes at least a first game element and a second game element, a deck selection process that accepts selection of a deck to be used, and a plurality of decks that constitute the selected deck. The game element selection process that accepts the selection of the first game element and the second game element, and the selection of the first game element and the second game element are received and predetermined. Upon receiving the generation process of generating the third game element of the display form and the selection of the first game element and the second game element, the selected first game element and the second game element , The use control process for controlling the use of the third game element is executed, the first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the first game element The game element of 2 is a terminal that does not belong to the same group.

One aspect of the present invention is a game management device that manages a battle game using game elements by a player, comprising a memory in which an execution instruction is stored and a processor, and the processor is a deck according to the execution instruction. The process of acquiring the identification information for identifying the first game element and the second game element selected from the game elements constituting the player from the player's terminal, the acquired identification information of the first game element, and the second The process of determining whether or not the identification information of the third game element associated with the combination with the identification information of the game element exists, and when the identification information of the associated third game element exists, the player said the first. The correspondence between the identification information of the first game element and the identification information of the second game element and the identification information of the third game element is stored, and the first game element and the second game on the terminal of the player are stored. The process of controlling the use of the element and the second game element is executed, and the first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the second game element A game element is a game management device that does not belong to the same group.

One aspect of the present invention is a game system for executing a competitive game using game elements by a player, which is composed of a plurality of game elements owned by the player, and has at least a first game element and a second game element. A means for setting a deck to be included, a deck selection means for accepting selection of a deck to be used, and a selection of the first game element and the second game element among a plurality of game elements constituting the selected deck. A game element selection means that accepts the above, a generation means that receives selection between the first game element and the second game element, and generates a third game element in a predetermined display form, and the first game element. The first game element and the second game element selected in response to the selection with the second game element, and the use control means for controlling the use of the third game element are provided. The game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the second game element do not belong to the same group.

One aspect of the present invention is a game method of a competitive game using game elements by a player, in which a computer is composed of a plurality of game elements owned by the player, and includes a first game element and a second game element. At least the deck to be included is set, the selection of the deck to be used is accepted, the selection of the first game element and the second game element among the plurality of game elements constituting the selected deck is accepted, and the first Upon receiving the selection of the first game element and the second game element, a third game element having a predetermined display form is generated, and the selection of the first game element and the second game element is received, and the above Controlling the use of the selected first and second game elements and the third game element, the first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the above The second game element and the third game element are game methods that do not belong to the same group.

The present invention can improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a device configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of a player terminal 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a battle screen of a battle game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a specific example of card synthesis. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the player terminal 1. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of possessed card data D1. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the card character data D2. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data D3. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the buddy setting data D4 of the player A. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of card composite data D5. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of user information data D6. FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. FIG. 15 is an example of operation assistance information displayed on the user terminal 1 of the player A. It is a flowchart of the card synthesis processing of FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the card disappearance process. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example in which the first card and the second card in different groups are arranged in the field area 44 or the base area 45. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of selection between the first card and the second card. FIG. 20 is an example showing the result of card synthesis. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example when the action / effect of the third card 82 disappears. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example in which when there is a combination capable of card synthesis capable of developing the game advantageously, the information of the combination is provided as operation assistance information.

<First Embodiment of the present invention>
[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes a player terminal 1 prepared for each player A and B of the game, and a game server 2. The player terminal 1 and the game server 2 can be connected to the communication line N and can communicate with each other.

The communication line N means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line N includes a telephone communication network, a cable network, a communication network such as the Internet, as well as a LAN by a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and Ethernet (registered trademark), and the communication method is wired. / Regardless of wireless.

The player terminal 1 is a computer capable of executing a game program, and can be connected to a communication line N via a wireless communication base station or the like to perform data communication with the game server 2. The player terminal 1 is, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a portable game device, a stationary home-use game device, a business-use game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a controller of a stationary home-use game device, or the like. Basically, there are a plurality of player terminals 1, and each player operates them.

The game server 2 is a server system configured to include a single server device, a plurality of server devices, a storage device, and the like. The game server 2 provides various services for operating the game of the present embodiment, manages data necessary for operating the game, distributes game programs and data necessary for executing the game on the player terminal 1, and the like. It can be performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a device configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of a player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the player terminal 1 includes a display 11, a touch operation panel 12 integrally configured with the display 11, and a speaker 13. Further, the player terminal 1 is provided with a control board, a built-in battery, a power button, a volume control button, and the like (not shown).

The control board is equipped with various microprocessors such as a CPU, GPU, and DSP, various IC memories such as ASIC, VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and a wireless communication module for wireless communication with a mobile phone base station. Further, a so-called I / F circuit (interface circuit) or the like, such as a driver circuit of the touch operation panel 12, is mounted on the control board. Each element mounted on these control boards is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so as to be able to read / write data and send / receive signals.

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned game system uses a first-type game element possessed by the first player A and a first-type game element possessed by the second player B, which is an opponent. An example applied to a competitive game will be described.

Here, the game element of the first type is a character, and is expressed as an image, a virtual or tangible article, or the like. Images include still images and moving images. An example of a virtual or tangible article is, for example, a virtual card displayed on a computer, a tangible card, or the like. The article is not limited to a card as long as it is an article configured so that the associated game element can be specified. The article may be, for example, a modeled object such as a figure having the appearance of a game element.

In the following description, in the game to be executed, it is assumed that the first type of game element is a character whose behavior is controlled based on the operation of the card of the player (including the non-player operated by the computer). Is described as being attached with a pattern of the corresponding character (an image showing the appearance of the character). Further, the character is not limited to this, and it goes without saying that the character may specify other game elements such as an item of the game to be executed and an effect to be activated.

The deck is composed of a predetermined number of first-class game elements. A predetermined number of first-class game elements are set as the player's deck. For example, when the first type of game element is a virtual card displayed on a computer, the deck is a group of cards composed of a predetermined number of cards selected by the player. The player selects a desired deck from the set decks, and plays a game using the cards that make up the deck.

Further, in the battle game to which the present embodiment is applied, a second type game element different from the first type game element is added.

The second type of game element is a character like the first game element, but it does not necessarily have to be associated with a virtual or physical article. And, unlike the game element of the first type, the game element of the second type is not the operation target of the player (including the non-player operated by the computer) in the in-game battle, and at least the player It has the property of providing operation assistance information, which is information related to the progress of the game, to the player in the operable phase.

In other words, the second type of game element is autonomous in the game, unlike the first type of game element whose behavior is controlled based on the operation of a player (including a non-player operated by a computer). It can also be said that the operation assistance information is provided intentionally or voluntarily.

The operation assistance information may be of any type as long as it is information related to the progress of the game, but for example, information on the operation method, information on the selection or action of the first type of game element (card selection, attack target should be used) (Advice information such as opponent's cards), information that favors the progress of the game (advice information such as presentation of the type of card that favors the match result of the game), and the like.

The content or provision timing of the operation assistance information changes depending on the character information possessed by the second type of game element. The character information changes according to the progress of the player's game. Character information can have a plurality of parameters. For example, in the present embodiment, the character information depends on a parameter (hereinafter, referred to as a level) that changes depending on the experience value obtained from the result of the player's game and the frequency of use of the first type of game element used by the player. Parameters that change (hereinafter referred to as card comprehension), parameters that change depending on the usage ratio of the type of game element of the first type used by the player (hereinafter referred to as personality), and a predetermined event by the player Includes parameters that change upon achievement (hereinafter referred to as synchro levels). Therefore, it should be noted that the operation assist information provided by the second game element may differ depending on the character information of the second type game element.

There may be a plurality of game elements of the second type, and each game element of the second type may have different character information at an initial stage. Then, the player may select a desired second type game element from a plurality of second type game elements having different character information.

The autonomous or voluntary operation assistance information of the second type of game element described above is provided by the AI function provided in the game server 2. This AI function is possible by a learning model obtained by machine learning using the contents of the game progress of many competitive games and the results thereof as teacher data. The machine learning method is typically, but is not limited to, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or a combination thereof. The learning model can output operation assistance information having different contents according to the character information of the second type of game element. As a method of realizing this, for example, the higher the character information of the second type game element, the longer the time to search for the optimum solution, and the higher the character information of the second type game element, the more certain the situation. There are learning models and the like that provide more optimal solutions to deal with.

The above-mentioned second type of game element is described as a buddy in the following description.
[Outline of game content]
Next, in order to help understanding the description of the embodiment, the outline of the game will be described using the display screen of the display 11 of the player terminal 1.

In the game of the present embodiment, the players A and B use a virtual game card (a first-type game element in which a character is embodied, hereinafter simply referred to as a "card") which is a game object in the game. Multiple types of cards are prepared, and they are distinguished by the combination of the character's ability, rarity, attribute (color), number, etc. associated with each. As for the character's ability, for example, ability parameter values such as level, attack power, and HP used for battle play (battle) with a computer-controlled enemy character or an opponent such as another player are defined.

In the game of this embodiment, three types of cards, a card called a field minion, a card called a base minion, and a card called magic, are prepared as cards used in a battle. Field minions are central cards in battles that can attack or prevent your opponent from attacking. Pay the cost from your hand and place it in the field described below. Base minions are important cards for paying costs. By placing it from your hand to the base, you can use it to pay the cost of other cards. Magic is a card that activates its effect as soon as you pay the cost. These cards belong to different groups. The field minion, base minion, and magic cards can be used alone for some purpose such as attacking or defending.

The minimum number of cards required for battle play (battle) is given at the time of account registration, and can be obtained during the game, by purchase as a chargeable item, or by lottery called gacha. .. In addition, the card can also be obtained by obtaining a real game card (hereinafter referred to as "real card") and performing a registration procedure for making the obtained real card usable in the game. Specifically, the players A and B can acquire a card of the card type associated with the real card by performing the registration procedure of the real card.

Then, player A organizes a deck with a predetermined number of cards (for example, 40 cards) in possession, and challenges a battle play (battle) using the deck. In battle play (battle) using a deck, the victory or defeat with the opponent is determined by using the ability parameter value of the character and the setting value of the card attribute defined in the cards (deck cards) that make up the deck. ..

Before starting the game, players A and B register for an account. At the time of this account registration, by selecting a favorite buddy from a plurality of types of second game elements (hereinafter referred to as buddy) presented by the player terminal 1, the buddy forming a group together with the players A and B Each is set. Later gameplay styles may change due to differences in the abilities and personalities of the selected buddies. Then, each player A and B organizes a deck with a predetermined number (for example, 40) of the cards they have. The deck formation can be performed from the deck formation menu presented as one of the touch operations of the card menu from the home screen or the like. Battle play (battle) is started by selecting and operating the battle menu from the home screen displayed after login.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a battle screen of a battle game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. The battle screen displayed on the display 11 includes a first player area 40, which is an area of the own player, and a second player area 41, which is an area of an opponent player to play against. Further, at the boundary between the first player area 40 and the second player area 41, operation information 42 that displays information on operations that can be executed at present is displayed.

Each area of the first player area 40 and the second player area 41 includes a hand area 43, a field area 44, a base area 45, and a life area 46. Cards (hands) acquired from the own deck are arranged in the hand area 43. Cards selected by the player from the hand area 43 or the base area 45 are arranged in the field area 44. By consuming a predetermined cost, the cards in the hand area 43 can be placed in the field area 44. Cards placed in the field area 44 can activate card actions or effects. In the base area 45, cards and mana items that are consumed as a cost for arranging cards in the field area 44 are arranged. The life area 46 includes a player life area 47, which is an area of a player having a life (HP), and a force life area 48, which is an area of a first object (force) having a life as well. In the player life area 47, the second object corresponding to the player and the life value of the player are displayed. In the force life area 48, the first object and the life value of the first object are displayed. The first object exerts a specific effect in the game. In this example, a buddy image is displayed as the second object.

In the battle, the turn of the player A and the turn of the opponent player B are executed alternately. Each turn consists of multiple phases such as a standby phase, a manna phase (card use preparation phase), and a main phase (competition phase).

The standby phase consists of steps such as placing one card drawn from the deck in the hand area 43. In the mana phase, players can place cards or mana items (eg, base minions) in their base area 45.

In the main phase, the player can summon a character, attack an opponent (attack), activate a card effect, move a card, and so on. Summoning a character means placing a card in the field area 44 on condition that the cost is consumed. For example, spending the cost of a base minion to summon a field minion.

An attack on an opponent is composed of a plurality of steps such as an attack designation step, a flash timing step, a block designation step, and a battle resolution step. The attack designation step is a step in which the own player selects an attack target from the opponent player and the force. The flash timing step is a step in which the own player and the opponent player can use a specific card having a special effect with each other. The block designation step is a step in which the opponent player can select whether or not to block the attack from the own player by using the card arranged in the field area 44 of the second player area 41. The battle resolution step is a step of determining the result of the attack, and based on the determination result, performing a resolution process such as extinguishing the card on the attack side or the card on the block side, reducing the life of the opponent player or the force.

The activation of the card effect is to activate the effect of a specific card having a special effect (for example, a magic card) arranged in the hand area 43 on condition that the cost is consumed. Further, the movement of the card is to move the card between the field area 44 and the base area 45. The player may end the battle phase without summoning a character, attacking an opponent (attack), activating a card effect, moving a card, or the like.

Furthermore, in this game, there is a method called card synthesis in which one card is generated from two cards during a battle. For example, the first card and the second card are combined to generate a third card. However, it is a condition that the first card and the second card that can be combined do not belong to the same group. The same group is a group for each type of card, for example, a group of field minion cards, a group of base minion cards, a group of magic cards, and the like. In this case, the combination of the field minion card and the base minion card can be combined, but the combination of the field minion cards or the combination of the base minion cards cannot be combined. The above-mentioned group is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, groups may be categorized by card character's abilities, rarity, race, attributes (color and characteristics (fire, water, etc.)), offensive and defensive power. However, even if the first card and the second card belong to different groups, not all combinations of the first card and the second card can be combined. Card synthesis is possible when a special combination of a first card and a second card, or when either the first card or the second card has a special ability. For example, when the second card has a special ability to change the first card into a third card.

According to this card synthesis, the newly generated third card belongs to the same group as the first card, but does not belong to the same group as the second card. For example, if the first card is a field minion card and the second card is a base minion card, then the third card generated is a field minion card, not a base minion card. Is. In addition, the newly generated third card has a higher character ability than the first card, and becomes a card with a higher rarity and ability value. Furthermore, the appearance of the newly generated third card is the same or similar to the appearance of the first card, and is not the same or similar to the appearance of the second card. In other words, the newly generated third card is an evolution of the first card.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a specific example of the above-mentioned card synthesis. In the example of FIG. 4, the group is classified according to the type of card, the card name is XXX, the card type is field minion, the race is dragon, the attribute is red, and the first card 80 with 500 attack power and the card. The name is YYY, the card type is base minion, the race is fairy, the attribute is blue, and the combination with the second card 81 with attack power of 10 is synthesized, the card name is Ultra XXX, the card type is field minion, the race is dragon. , Shows an example of newly generating a third card 82 with a red attribute and an attack power of 1000. And, unlike the group to which the first card 80 belongs (field minion group) and the group to which the second card 81 belongs (base minion group), the group to which the first card 80 belongs (field minion group) It is the same as the group to which the third card 82 belongs (the group of field minions). Further, the attack power of the third card 82 is 1000, which is higher than the attack power of 500 of the first card 80. Further, the appearance of the third card 82 is a two-necked dragon, and the appearance of the first card 80 is a one-necked dragon, which are similar in appearance to each other. That is, the third card 82 is an evolution of the first card 80.

The third card generated by such card synthesis exerts a high action / effect (attack or defense) in the battle and can advance the battle advantageously, so the player selects the cards that make up the deck. At that time, the enjoyment of considering the combination of the first card 80 and the second card 81 increases.

If the action / effect of the third card 82 disappears (for example, the life becomes zero) and the third card disappears due to an attack on the other side, the first card 80 becomes unusable. However, the second card 81 is placed in the original field area or base area and can be used. This is based on the idea that the third card 82 is an evolution of the first card 80, and a third card 82 is generated in place of the first card 80.

The battle is performed by alternately repeating the turn consisting of the above-mentioned series of phases between the team of player A and the team of the opponent player B, and the life of any player becomes 0 or the card of the deck becomes zero. Winning or losing is decided by becoming 0 sheets. Depending on the result of the battle, the player's rank, the buddy's experience value, and the buddy's character information (change ability information) change.
[Functional configuration]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the player terminal 1.

As shown in FIG. 5, the player terminal 1 includes an operation input unit 51, a processing unit 52, an image display unit 53, a sound output unit 54, a communication unit 55, and a storage unit 56.

The operation input unit 51 is for the player to input various operations related to the game, and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the operation input to the processing unit 52. The functions of the operation input unit 51 include, for example, touch operation pads, home buttons, button switches, joysticks, trackballs, and other elements directly operated by player A with fingers, as well as acceleration sensors, angular velocity sensors, tilt sensors, and geomagnetic sensors. It can also be realized by an element that detects movement or posture. In FIG. 2, the touch operation panel 12 corresponds to this.

The processing unit 52 comprehensively controls the operation of the player terminal 1 based on the programs and data stored in the storage unit 56, the operation input signal from the operation input unit 51, and the like. The function of the processing unit 52 can be realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory. The processing unit 52 includes a game calculation unit 61, an image generation unit 62, a sound generation unit 63, and a communication control unit 64 as main functional units.

The game calculation unit 61 executes various game processes for realizing the game of the present embodiment, and outputs the processing results to the image generation unit 62 and the sound generation unit 63. The game calculation unit 61 includes a player information management unit 70, a card management unit 71, a deck setting unit 72, a buddy setting unit 73, an action determination unit 74, an operation assistance information acquisition unit 75, and an operation assistance information providing unit. It includes 76, a card synthesis management unit 77, a display control unit 78, and a game management unit 79.

The player information management unit 70 manages player information using player data. The information to be managed manages basic user information such as a player's nickname, a player's rank, and a buddy level.

The card management unit 71 manages cards that can be provided by the game system, including whether or not players A and B are possessed, by using the possessed card data D1 and the card character data D2 stored in the storage unit 56. ..

The possessed card data D1 includes card identification information of a card that can be provided by the game system, a possession flag indicating whether or not the player possesses the card, and a usage permission flag indicating whether or not the card can be used by the player. Is the associated data.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of possessed card data D1. In FIG. 6, the card identification information of the card that can be provided by the game system is described in the card identification information field. Then, when the player holds the card of the card identification information, "1" is set in the holding flag field, and when the player does not hold the card, "0" is set in the holding flag field. Has been done. Further, if the card of the card identification information can be used by the player, "1" is set in the field of the enable flag, and if the card cannot be used by the player, "0" is set in the field of the permission flag. It is set.
Further, even if "1" is set in the possession flag field, "1" is not always set in the available flag field, and "0" is set in the possession flag field. However, "1" may be set in the field of the enable flag. For example, when card composition is performed, if the player holds the card but it is temporarily unavailable (field of holding flag "1", field of usable flag "0"), or the player holds the card. Even if you do not have a card, you can use the card temporarily by combining cards (field of holding flag "0", field of usable flag "1"). Note that FIG. 6 shows an example of the possessed card data D1, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The card character data D2 is data in which the card identification information of the card and the character information of the card are associated with each other. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the card character data D2. In FIG. 7, card identification information and character information (character image, card name, card type, number of costs, attributes, race, ability, attack power, hit points, and rarity) are associated with each other. Note that FIG. 7 shows an example of the card character data D2, and the present invention is not limited to this.

When there is a newly available card, the card management unit 71 acquires the card identification information of the card and the card character data D2 of the card identification information via communication with the game server 2. Then, the card management unit 71 adds the acquired card identification information to the possessed card data D1, sets the possession flag of the card identification information to "1", and sets the field of the usable flag to "1". Further, the acquired card character data D2 is stored in the storage unit 56.

The deck setting unit 72 presents a card (in principle, a possessed card) that can be currently used as a card constituting the deck by using the possessed card data D1 and the card character data D2, and the presented card is operated by the user. Select the cards that make up the deck from, and set the deck. The deck setting unit 72 generates deck setting data D3 in which the name of the set deck and the card identification information of each card constituting the deck are associated with each other, and stores the deck setting data D3 in the storage unit 56. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data D3. In the example of FIG. 8, it is an example of the deck setting data D3 of the deck 1 of the player A, and the deck 1 is composed of the cards of the card identification information "0001" and "0006" to the card identification information "0450". This is an example shown. Note that FIG. 8 shows an example of deck setting data D3, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The buddy setting unit 73 manages the information about the buddy selected by the players A and B from the plurality of buddies (second game elements) at the time of account registration by the players A and B using the buddy setting data D4. .. The buddy setting data D4 is the character information of the buddy selected from the menu setting. The character information of this buddy changes as the game progresses, but when it changes, the changed character information is notified from the game server 2 and the character information is updated. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the buddy setting data D4 of the player A. In the example of FIG. 9, the buddy setting data D4 includes the buddy identification information, the buddy image, the buddy name, the level, and the character information. FIG. 9 shows an example of the buddy setting data D4, and the present invention is not limited to this. The buddy (second game element) level and character information at the time of account registration are set to the initial values (lowest values). When the buddy is changed, the level and character information of the previous buddy is not inherited, and the level and character information of the changed buddy (second game element) is set to the initial value (lowest value). Further, the buddy setting unit 73 outputs the image information of the buddy to the image generation unit 62 during the battle or on other menu screens.

The action determination unit 74 determines card selection and card actions by touch operations of players A and B, generates action selection information which is card selection or action information, and via the communication unit 55. , Send to the game server 2.

The operation assistance information acquisition unit 75 acquires operation assistance information from the game server 2 while the game is in progress.

The operation assistance information providing unit 76 provides the acquired operation assistance information via the image generation unit 62 or the sound generation unit 63.

The card synthesis management unit 77 is a unit that manages the card synthesis performed by the player during the battle. The management of card synthesis is performed using the possessed card data D1 and the card synthesis data D5.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of card composite data D5. The card synthesis data D5 is a combination of the card identification information of the field minion as the first card and the card identification information of the base minion as the second card, which can be card-synthesized, and the third card generated from the combination. This is the data associated with the card identification information of the field minion that is the card. For example, the combination of the card identification information "0003" and the card identification information "0120" is card-synthesizable, and the combination indicates that a third card with the card identification information "1000" is generated.

The card synthesis management unit 77 receives the selection of the first card and the second card for card synthesis by the player using the operation input unit 51, and receives the card identification information of the first card and the second card. Obtain the card identification information of the card. The card synthesis management unit 77 uses the card synthesis data D5 to determine whether or not the combination of the acquired card identification information of the first card and the card identification information of the second card is a combination of cards capable of card synthesis. Collate.

When the combination is capable of card synthesis, the card synthesis management unit 77 acquires the card identification information of the third card from the card synthesis data D5, and identifies the cards of the first card, the second card, and the third card. Using the information, the use permission flag of the card identification information of the first card and the card identification information of the second card in the possessed card data D1 is set to "0", and the third card corresponding to the combination of the cards is set. Set the permission flag for the identification information of to "1". As a result, the first card and the second card become unusable, and the third card becomes usable. Then, the card synthesis management unit 77 outputs the result to the output control unit 78.

In addition, when the action / effect of the third card disappears (for example, the life becomes zero) due to an attack of the other party or the like, and the third card disappears, the card synthesis management unit 77 of the third card Set the permission flag for the identification information to "0". This makes the third card unusable. In addition, the use permission flag of the card identification information of the second card is set to "1". This makes the second card usable. In addition, the use permission flag of the identification information of the first card is set to "0". This makes the first card unusable. However, after the battle is over, the permission flag for the identification information of the first card is set to "1". This makes the first card usable. Then, the card synthesis management unit 77 outputs the result to the display control unit 78.

The card synthesis management unit 77 may change not only the usage permission flag of the possessed card data D1 but also the possession flag setting according to the setting of the usage permission flag. In this case, when the use permission flag of the card identification information is set to "1", the possession flag is also set to "1". When the use permission flag of the card identification information is set to "0", the possession flag is also set to "0". By doing so, a card that is temporarily unavailable can be temporarily turned into a non-owned card.

The display control unit 78 controls the display of cards based on the result of card synthesis. The display control unit 78 receives the card identification information of the third card that has become usable, acquires the character image corresponding to the card identification information of the third card from the card character data D2, and obtains the third card. Is displayed on the image display unit 62 via the image generation unit 62. At this time, the image of the third card is an image that is the same as or similar to the appearance of the first card, and is not the same as or similar to the appearance of the second card. Further, the display control unit 78 receives the card identification information of the first card and the second card that have become unusable, and stops displaying the first card and the second card.

In addition, when the action / effect of the third card disappears (for example, the life becomes zero) due to an attack on the other side and the third card disappears, the display control unit 78 becomes unusable. The card identification information of the third card is received, and the display of the character image corresponding to the card identification information of the third card is stopped. Further, the display control unit 78 receives the card identification information of the second card that has become usable, acquires the character image corresponding to the card identification information of the second card from the card character data D2, and obtains the second card. The image of the card is displayed on the image display unit 62 via the image generation unit 62.

The game management unit 79 manages the progress of the entire game.

The image generation unit 62 generates one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 second) based on the processing result of the game calculation unit 61, and outputs the image signal of the generated game screen to the image display unit 103. To do. The function of the image generation unit 62 is used, for example, for a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, and texture data expansion. It can be realized by an IC memory or the like.

The sound generation unit 63 generates sound signals such as sound effects related to the game, BGM, voice information of operation assistance information, and various operation sounds based on the processing result of the game calculation unit 61, and outputs the sound signals to the sound output unit 54. The function of the sound generation unit 63 can be realized by, for example, a processor such as a digital signal processor (DSP) or a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing a voice file, or the like.

The communication control unit 64 performs communication connection and data processing for data communication with the game server 2.

The image display unit 53 displays various game screens based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 62. The function of the image display unit 53 can be realized by a display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head-mounted display. In FIG. 2, the image display unit 62 corresponds to the display 11.

The sound output unit 54 is for outputting sound effects and the like related to the game based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 63. In FIG. 2, the sound output unit 54 corresponds to the speaker 13.

The communication unit 55 connects to the communication line N to realize communication. The function of the communication unit 55 can be realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, or the like.

The storage unit 56 stores in advance a program for operating the player terminal 1 and realizing various functions included in the player terminal 1, data used during execution of this program, and the like, or temporarily stores each time a process is performed. Is remembered. The storage unit 56 can be realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM, a ROM, or a flash memory, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, or the like.

A system program and a game program are stored in the storage unit 56. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the player terminal 1 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing unit 52 to function as the game calculation unit 61. This program is distributed from the game server 2 or another application distribution server when the player completes the account registration.

Further, the storage unit 56 stores the possessed card data D1, the card character data D2, the deck setting data D3, the buddy setting data D4, and the card composite data D5. In addition, model data, texture data, motion data, effect data, background image of the game screen, sound data such as sound effects, etc. for displaying images of card characters and buddies are necessary data for the game as appropriate. Is delivered and stored in the storage unit 56.

Next, the configuration of the game server 2 will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2.

The game server 2 includes a processing unit 91, a communication unit 92, and a storage unit 93.

The processing unit 91 comprehensively controls the operation of the game server 2 based on the programs and data stored in the storage unit 93, the received information, and the like. The function of the processing unit 91 can be realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory. The processing unit 91 includes a player management unit 101, a game management unit 102, an AI processing unit 103, and a character information updating unit 104.

The player management unit 101 manages the account, the progress of the game, and the like for each connected player terminal 1 by using the user information data D6 described later.

The game management unit 102 receives card setting information, action selection information, and the like from the player terminal 1, performs battle processing using the card setting information, action selection information, and card data described later, and outputs the battle result.

The AI processing unit 103 has a learning model obtained by machine learning teacher data such as the contents of the game progress of many competitive games and the results thereof. Deep learning is a typical method of machine learning, but it is not limited to this.

The AI processing unit 103 inputs the card setting information or action selection information transmitted from the player terminal 1 and the character information (buddy ability) of the player buddy of the player terminal 1, and the card setting information or action selection information. Outputs operation assistance information in the situation of. In the learning model of the AI processing unit 103, the output content of the operation auxiliary information differs depending on the character information (buddy's ability) of the buddy. As an example of such a learning model, the higher the buddy's character information (buddy's ability), the longer it takes to search for the optimum solution, and the higher the buddy's character information (buddy's ability), the more certain the situation. There is a learning model that gives a more optimal solution to deal with. Therefore, even if the card setting information or the action selection information transmitted from the player terminal 1 is the same, if the character information (buddy's ability) of the player's buddy is different, different operation assistance information is output as described above. It should be noted that there is a possibility.

The character information update unit 104 receives card setting information or action selection information and battle results from the game management unit 102, and uses the information to perform various parameters of character information (level, card comprehension, personality, synchronization level). ) Is calculated, and the character information (ability of the buddy) of the players A and B in the user information data D6 is updated to be increased or changed. The character information (buddy's ability) may be updated not only with card setting information, action selection information, and battle results, but also with other information such as the number of times the game has been logged in, not information about the battle. ..

The communication unit 92 connects to the communication line N to realize communication.

A system program and a game program are stored in the storage unit 93. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the game server 2 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing unit 91 to function as a player management unit 101, a game management unit 102, an AI processing unit 103, and a character information updating unit 104.

Further, the recording unit 92 stores the user information data D6 and the card data.

The user information data D6 is basic data of the players participating in the game, and records the user information data D6 for each player. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of user information data D6. In the example of FIG. 12, the user identification information of the player, the buddy setting data D4 of the player, and the deck setting data D3 are included. Note that FIG. 12 shows an example of the user information data D6, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The card data is the card data of all the cards used in this game. Basically, data similar to the card character data of FIG. 7 described above is stored for all the cards used in the game. The card data includes the basic data of the buddy used in this game (buddy identification information, character image, buddy name, initial level, initial value of card comprehension, initial value of personality, and initial value of synchro level. ) May be included.
[Operation of each device]
Next, the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2 will be described. 13 and 14 are sequence diagrams for explaining the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. In the following description, a case where players A and B play a battle game using the player terminal 1 will be described.

First, the buddy setting process and the buddy registration process will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

Each player A, B performs a buddy setting process for setting a buddy at the time of registering a game account (Step 100). For the buddy setting process, select the buddy setting from the menu screen. A plurality of buddies are prepared, and each buddy has different character information at the initial stage, and the contents of the operation assistance information and the reason for provision information to be provided may differ depending on the selected buddy. Each player A, B can set a buddy by selecting a favorite buddy from a plurality of buddies. The information of the selected buddy is transmitted to the game server 2.

The player management unit 101 of the game server 2 uses the buddy selection information received from the player terminal 1 to add the buddy character information (basic data of the buddy) to the user information data D6 corresponding to the user identification information of the player terminal 1. Initial value) is registered (Step101). The registered buddy character information is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

The buddy setting unit 72 of the player terminal 1 registers the registered buddy character information as the buddy setting data D4 in the buddy setting process (Step 100).

The process from login to updating the character information will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

After registering the account, each player A and B logs in to the game (Step 102). At this time, the player terminal 1 transmits a login request including the user identification information.

The player management unit 101 of the game server 2 performs a login process in response to a login request (Step 103). The login process includes a process of acquiring user information data D6 corresponding to the user identification information of the player who requested login and passing it to the game management unit 102. When the collation of the user identification information and the like is completed, a session is established between the game server 2 and the player terminal 1.

When the login is completed, the card setting process is performed on the player terminals 1 of the players A and B (Step 104). The card setting process is performed by selecting one deck from the set decks and arranging the cards of that deck in the field area, the base area, the force area, and the hand. The card identification information of the placed cards and the placement status of the cards are transmitted to the game server 2 as card setting information.

The game server 2 that has received the card setting information performs the operation assistance information providing process (Step 105). The operation assistance information providing process is performed by the AI processing unit 103. First, the AI processing unit 103 performs operation assistance information providing processing of the first player A. The AI processing unit 103 acquires the character information of the buddy of the player A from the user information data D6. The AI processing unit 103 inputs the acquired character information of the buddy of the player A and the card setting information of each player A and B, and outputs the operation assistance information of the player A. The operation assistance information corresponds not only to the advice information as characters or voice, but also to the icon image indicating that the operation assistance information (advice information) exists, to the card or operation information to be the target of the operation assistance information (advice information). It may include position information to be displayed at the position to be displayed.

Further, regarding the number of operation assistance information output from the AI processing unit 103, two methods can be considered.

The first method is a method of increasing the number of operation assistance information to be output (increasing the occurrence rate of operation assistance information) as the ability to be specified by the character information of the player's buddy becomes higher. In the case of this method, the higher the ability of the buddy, the more operation assistance information the user can obtain, which has the advantage that the user has a wider range of decisions to make or act.

The second method is to narrow down the operation assistance information to one regardless of the ability of the buddy. This method provides operational assistance information that is the best move for making choices or action decisions in the context. However, the content of the operation assistance information itself is different depending on the high ability of the buddy. And, the higher the ability of the buddy, the more accurate the content of the operation assistance information becomes. This method has the advantage that the user does not hesitate to make a choice.

The number of operation assisting information output from the AI processing unit 103 has been described above, but any method may be used. Nor does it exclude other methods.

Then, the operation assist information output as described above is transmitted to the user terminal 1 of the player A. In addition to the operation assistance information, the card setting information of the opponent player B is also transmitted. The card setting information of the player B is used to display the card of the player B on the user terminal 1 of the player A.

The user terminal 1 of the player A performs the operation assist information display process (Step 106). FIG. 15 is an example of operation assistance information displayed on the user terminal 1 of the player A. In the example of FIG. 15, "Let's attack card N with card Y" and an arrow from card Y indicating the attack target to card N are displayed as operation assistance information.

The player A refers to the operation assistance information, selects a card to be operated (touches the card with a finger, etc.), and selects an action such as an offensive action or a defensive action. The action selection process is performed by the operation of the player A (Step 107). The number of selections or action decisions based on the operation assistance information may be limited to a predetermined number in one battle game.

Here, the card synthesis process and the card disappearance process performed in the action selection process (Step 107) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 16 and 17.

First, the card composition process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Player A selects a first card and a second card in different groups arranged in the field area 44 or the base area 45 in order to perform card synthesis (Step 200). FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example in which the first card and the second card in different groups are arranged in the field area 44 or the base area 45. In FIG. 18, the field minion card, which is the first card 80, is arranged in the field area 44, and the base minion card, which is the second card 81, is arranged in the base area 45, which is shown in the example of FIG. This is an example. Player A selects a first card 80 and a second card 81 for card synthesis. The selection between the first card 80 and the second card 81 is made by touching the second card 81 with a finger and dragging and dropping it onto the first card 80 to be evolved, as shown in FIG. The first card 80 and the second card 81 can be selected.

The card synthesis management unit 77 acquires the card identification information of the selected first card 80 and the second card 81 from the possessed card data D1 (Step 201). Then, it is collated using the card synthesis data D5 whether or not the combination of the acquired card identification information of the first card 80 and the card identification information of the second card 81 is a combination of cards capable of card synthesis (card synthesis data D5). Step202). In the case of a combination of cards capable of card synthesis, the card identification information of the third card is acquired from the card synthesis data D5 (Step 203). For example, when the selected first card 80 is the card identification information “0003” and the selected second card 81 is the card identification information “0120”, the card combination management unit 77 may use the card combination data D5. Is used to determine that the combination of cards can be combined, and "1000", which is the card identification information of the third card 82, is acquired.

Subsequently, the card synthesis management unit 77 sets the usage permission flag corresponding to the card identification information of the first card and the second card in the possessed card data D1 to "0" (Step 204). Further, the card synthesis management unit 77 sets the usage permission flag corresponding to the card identification information of the third card in the possessed card data D1 to "1" (Step 205). As a result, the first card and the second card become unusable, and the third card becomes usable. Then, the card synthesis management unit 77 outputs the result (card identification information of the first card, the second card, and the third card, whether the card can be used or not) to the output control unit 78.

The display control unit 78 receives the result (card identification information of the first card, the second card, and the third card, whether the card can be used or not), and the first card becomes unusable. Stop displaying the image of the second card (Step 206).

Next, the display control unit 78 acquires a character image corresponding to the card identification information of the third card from the card character data D2 (Step 207). Then, an image of the third card is generated (Step 208) and displayed on the image display unit 62 via the image generation unit 62 (Step 209).

FIG. 20 is an example showing the result of card synthesis. In the example of FIG. 20, the display of the first card 80 of the field minion and the second card 81 of the base minion disappears, and the third card 82 (field minion), which is an evolution of the first card 80, is displayed. It is displayed in the field area 44 where the first card 80 was arranged.

The above is the operation of the card composition process.

Subsequently, the card disappearance process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The card synthesis management unit 77 determines whether or not the action / effect of the third card has disappeared due to the battle (Step 300). When the action / effect of the third card disappears (Step 301), the use permission flag corresponding to the card identification information of the third card in the possessed card data D1 is set to "0" (Step 302). Subsequently, the use permission flag corresponding to the card identification information of the second card in the possessed card data D1 is set to "1" (Step 303). As a result, the third card becomes unusable and the second card becomes usable. The card synthesis management unit 77 outputs this result to the display control unit 78.

Upon receiving the result from the card composition management unit 77, the display control unit 78 stops displaying the image of the third card (Step 304), and the second card is placed in the place where the second card 81 is arranged. The image of is displayed (Step 305). FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example when the action / effect of the third card 82 disappears. In FIG. 21, the display of the image of the third card 82 of the field minion disappears, and the image of the second card 81 of the base minion is displayed in the base area 45 where the second card 81 of the base minion is arranged. This is an example.

The card synthesis management unit 77 determines the end of the match (Step 306). When the match is over (Step 307), the card synthesis management unit 77 sets the use permission flag of the card identification information of the first card corresponding to the card identification information of the disappeared third card in the possessed card data D1 to "1". Set to "(Step 308). This makes the first card usable.

The above is the operation of the card disappearance process.

By the above processing, the player A determines the selection or action of the card or the like. The action determination unit 74 transmits the determined card selection or action information to the game server 2 as action selection information.

The description will be continued by returning to the sequence diagram of FIG.

The game management unit 102 of the game server 2 receives the action selection information of the player A, and performs a battle process using the action selection information of the player A, the card setting information of each player A and B, and the card data (Step 108). .. The information on the battle result is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B.

The game management unit 79 of the player terminal 1 of each player A and B receives the battle result and processes the battle result (Step 109). The battle result processing is a process of displaying the result of the battle on the player terminals 1 of the players A and B.

Next, the same processing is also performed on the player terminal 1 of the second player B.

In this way, player A and player B alternately repeat the battle, and the life of any player becomes 0, or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0, and the victory or defeat is determined.

When the victory or defeat is determined, the character information update unit 104 of the game server 2 performs the character information update process (Step111). The character information update unit 104 receives the card setting information during the battle and the battle result from the game management unit 102, and updates the character information of the players A and B by increasing or changing the character information according to the result. Specifically, the level is calculated based on the experience value obtained from the battle result, the card comprehension and personality are calculated according to the type of card used during the battle, and if the predetermined event is achieved, the synchronization level To calculate. Then, the buddy setting data D4 of the user information data D6 is updated with the calculated values of each parameter. The updated character information is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

This is a specific calculation method for each parameter of the character information update unit 104, and the following examples can be considered.

As for the level, the experience value required to raise the level is set for each level. In this case, the character information updating unit 104 uses the information related to the battle (card setting information, action selection information, battle result, etc.) acquired from the game management unit 102 at a predetermined timing such as the end of the battle, and a predetermined calculation formula. Is used to calculate and update the player's experience points. Then, based on the updated experience value, it is determined whether or not the experience value required for level increase is reached, and if it is reached, the level is increased. It should be noted that the predetermined calculation formula may be set so that the experience value obtained by using a specific card in the deck is increased. The specific card is, for example, a card to which the highest rarity is given among a plurality of levels of rarity.

As for the card comprehension level, a condition for increasing the card comprehension level and an increase rate corresponding to each condition are set. The card comprehension level is a parameter indicating the comprehension level of each card for all cards. For example, the condition "Put a card in a deck and battle" means that the player uses a certain deck at the time of battle, and the 40 cards that make up that deck are the cards whose card comprehension is targeted to increase. Become. And, the increase rate "x%" means that if the condition is met, the comprehension level of each card constituting the deck increases by x%. When the condition is met, the character information update unit 104 increases the value of the card comprehension level at the rate of increase corresponding to the condition.

In addition, each of the personalities (first personality, second personality, ... nth personality) is associated with one of the attributes of the card (color in this embodiment). In this case, the character information update unit 104 was used in the battle based on the battle information (card setting information, action selection information, etc.) acquired from the game management unit 102 at a predetermined timing such as the end of the battle. For cards, points are added to the cumulative value for each color set in the personality. Then, as a result of the addition, the personality corresponding to the color having the largest cumulative value (larger usage rate) is selected and set as the personality. Although color is used as a card attribute corresponding to a plurality of personalities, the present invention is not limited to this, and other card attributes composed of a plurality of types may be used.

Regarding the synchro level, for example, a condition for increasing the synchro level and an increase rate corresponding to each condition are set. For example, "battle" is set as a condition for increasing the synchronization level. In this case, the character information updating unit 104 updates the synchronization level by a predetermined rate of increase at the end of the battle.

The above-mentioned update of the character information update unit 104 is only an example, and other update methods may be used.

The buddy setting unit 73 of the player terminal 1 receives the updated character information and updates the buddy setting data D4 (Step 112).

This completes the description of the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2.

The third embodiment of the present invention belongs to the group of the first card, which combines the first card and the second card during the battle and exerts a high action / effect (attack or defense) in the battle. I am trying to generate a card (an evolution of the first card). Here, the combination of the first card and the second card for generating the third card is defined, and the first card and the second card are cards constituting the same deck. , The group of first cards and the group of second cards must be different. Therefore, when building a deck, the player has more fun in building the deck by considering the combination of the first card and the second card.

Also, when the action and effect of the 3rd card (evolved form of the 1st card) disappears, the 2nd card becomes usable, so that the player disappears the 3rd card (evolved form of the 1st card). I also enjoy building a deck, considering later strategies.

<Modification 1 of the embodiment of the present invention>
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the following usage control is performed for the use of the first card, the second card, and the third card.
-The first card is disabled from the selection of the first and second cards to the end of the match using the selected deck.
-The second card is disabled from the selection of the first card and the second card until the action or effect exerted by the third card in the battle using the selected deck disappears, and the second card is disabled. After the 3rd card disappears, it can be used.
-The third card can be used from the selection of the first card and the second card until the action or effect exerted by the third card in the battle using the selected deck disappears, and after the disappearance. Disables.

However, the use control of the first card, the second card and the third card is not limited to this, and the following control may be used.

(1) Modification example of use control 1
-Both the first card and the second card can be disabled from the selection of the first card and the second card to the end of the battle using the selected deck, and can be used after the battle is over. And.
-The third card can be used from the selection of the first card and the second card until the action or effect exerted by the third card in the battle using the selected deck disappears, and after the disappearance. Disables.

In the first modification of the usage control, not only the first card but also the second card cannot be used until the end of the battle even after the third card disappears. In the case of the first modification of the usage control, the second card can also perform an effect as if it was used up to evolve the first card.

(2) Modification example of use control 2
-Both the first card and the second card are disabled from the selection of the first card and the second card to the end of the battle using the selected deck or the logout of the game, and the battle ends. You can use it later or after logging out of the game.
-The third card can be used from the selection of the first card and the second card to the end of the battle using the deck or the logout of the game, and cannot be used after the end of the battle or the logout of the game. To do.

In the second modification of the usage control, once the first card and the second card are combined, the first card and the second card cannot be used, but the third card is used as the end of the battle or You will be able to use it until you log out of the game.
In the case of the second modification of the usage control, the third card can be used as many times as necessary until the end of the battle or the logout of the game. In particular, when the third card is available until the game is logged out, the player has a desire to use the third card as much as possible during one login, so the number of battles in one login is large. As a result, more time is spent playing the game, which is advantageous for the game management side.

<Modification 2 of the embodiment of the present invention>
In the above-described embodiment, the image of the newly generated third card uses the character image stored in the card character data D2. This character image is an image that is the same as or similar to the appearance of the first card, and is not the same as or similar to the appearance of the second card. However, in order to generate an image of a third card having the same or similar appearance as that of the first card, it may not be necessary to digitize all of the third card image. Therefore, the display control unit 78 uses a part image of a part of the image of the third card and a part image constituting the character image of the first card.

By doing so, the amount of data of the character image of the third card can be reduced, and the storage capacity of the player terminal can be reduced.

<Modification 3 of the embodiment of the present invention>
As one of the operation assisting information in the above-described embodiment, when there is a combination of cards arranged in the field area or the base area that can be combined with cards that can develop the game advantageously, the information of the combination is provided. You may do so.

FIG. 22 is an example in which, when there is a combination capable of card synthesis capable of developing the game advantageously, the information of the combination is provided as the operation assist information. In FIG. 22, the buddy advises, "Let's combine card XXX and card YYY to make card ultra XXX."

By providing such operation assistance information, it is possible to know the combination of card synthesis that the player did not notice, and it is possible to obtain useful information for the player.

<Modification 4 of the embodiment of the present invention>
In the above-described embodiment, the card synthesis management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 performs the combination collation process and the card usage control process, which are functions for card synthesis. However, the game management unit 102 of the game server 2 may perform a part or all of the collation processing of the combination and the card usage control processing.

For example, the game management unit 102 includes card synthesis data D5. Then, the card identification information of the first card and the second card selected by the player of the player terminal 1 is acquired from the player terminal 1. Then, the combination of the acquired card identification information of the first card and the card identification information of the second card is collated using the card synthesis data D5, and in the case of a combination that can be combined, the third card of the combination. Card identification information is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

Further, the game management unit 102 manages whether each card can be used or not, similarly to the card synthesis management unit 77 described above, and either "1" (usable) of the use permission flag of the possessed card of the player terminal 1 The permission flag control information for controlling "0" (unusable) is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

The card synthesis management unit 77 receives the usage permission flag control information and sets the usage permission flag of the possessed card.

Even in this way, the same processing as that of the above-described embodiment can be performed.
In the fourth modification of the embodiment of the present invention, the player terminal 1 does not need to include the card synthesis data D5, and the process of collating the combinations of cards that can be synthesized is not required, so that the process of the player terminal 1 is reduced. be able to.

In the above embodiments, a card game using a virtual game card has been illustrated, but the applicable game genre is not limited. For example, it may be a sports competition game in which a character associated with the first game element is used as a player, or a character training game associated with the first game element.

In addition, some or all of the above embodiments are described as in the following appendix, but are not limited to the following.

[Appendix 1]
A program that causes a computer to execute a competitive game using game elements by the player.
The program is a process of setting a deck composed of a plurality of game elements held in a computer, and
The process of accepting the designation of the deck to be used for the battle,
A process of displaying at least two or more game elements constituting the deck in a phase in which the player in the battle can operate the game elements constituting the deck used in the battle.
In the phase in which the player in the battle can operate the game element, the process of accepting the selection of the first game element and the second game element among the displayed game elements, and
Instead of displaying the selected first game element and the second game element, a third game element having a predetermined display form is generated and displayed, and the action or effect provided by the third game element is exhibited. The process to activate and
A process of disabling the selected first game element and the second game element during the battle, and
After the end of the battle, a process of holding the selected first game element and the second game element as the game elements constituting the deck by the player is executed.
The first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the second game element and the third game element do not belong to the same group.
In the predetermined display form, the appearance of the first game element and the appearance of the third game element are the same or similar, and the appearance of the second game element and the appearance of the third game element are the same. Is not the same or similar,
The parameter related to the battle of the third game element is a program higher than the parameter related to the battle of the first game element.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be variously modified and implemented within the scope of the technical idea.

1 Player terminal 2 Game server 11 Display 12 Touch operation panel 13 Speaker 40 First area 41 Second area 42 Operation information 43 Hand area 44 Field area 45 Base area 46 Life area 47 Player life area 48 Force life area 51 Operation input unit 52 Processing unit 53 Image display unit 54 Sound output unit 55 Communication unit 56 Storage unit 61 Game calculation unit 62 Image generation unit 63 Sound generation unit 64 Communication control unit 70 Player information management unit 71 Card management unit 72 Deck setting unit 73 Buddy setting unit 74 Action decision unit 75 Operation assistance information acquisition unit 76 Operation assistance information provision unit 77 Card synthesis management unit 78 Display control unit 79 Game management unit 80 First card 81 Second card 82 Third card 91 Processing unit 92 Communication unit 93 Storage unit 101 Player management unit 102 Game management unit 103 AI processing unit 104 Character information update unit

Claims (16)

A program that causes a computer to execute a competitive game using game elements by the player.
The program is applied to the computer
A deck setting process that sets a deck that is composed of a plurality of game elements owned by the player and includes at least the first game element and the second game element.
Deck selection process that accepts the selection of the deck to use,
A game element selection process that accepts selection between the first game element and the second game element among a plurality of game elements constituting the selected deck, and
A generation process that receives selection between the first game element and the second game element and generates a third game element in a predetermined display form, and
Usage control that receives the selection of the first game element and the second game element and controls the use of the selected first game element and the second game element and the third game element. To execute the process
The usage control process is
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the end of the match using the selected deck, the selected first game element is disabled.
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the disappearance of the action or effect exerted by the third game element in the battle using the selected deck, the selected second game element. The use of the selected second game element is made possible after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears.
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element until the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears in the battle using the selected deck, the third game element Is a process that makes the third game element unusable after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears.
A program in which the first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the second game element do not belong to the same group. The game element selection process is a process of accepting selection between the first game element and the second game element in a phase in which a player in a match can operate the game elements constituting the selected deck. Item 1. The program according to item 1. The program is applied to the computer
In the phase in which the game elements that make up the deck selected by the player can be operated, the first display process that displays the usable game elements among the game elements that make up the deck, and
A second display process for displaying an image of a third game element in a predetermined display form that can be used instead of displaying an image of the first game element and an image of the second game element that cannot be used.
To run
The program according to claim 1 or 2 . In the predetermined display form, the appearance of the first game element and the appearance of the third game element are the same or similar, and the appearance of the second game element and the appearance of the third game element are the same. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein is a display form that is not the same as or similar to. The predetermined display form is a display form in which at least a part of the parts constituting the image of the third game element is the same as or similar to the parts constituting the image of the first game element.
The program according to claim 4 . The predetermined display form is a display form in which the parts constituting the image of the third game element do not include the same or similar parts as the parts constituting the image of the second game element.
The program according to claim 4 or 5 . The program is applied to the computer
First game element possession management that maintains the possession of the selected first game element and the second game element by the player during the period when the selected first game element and the second game element are unavailable. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the process is executed. The program is applied to the computer
During the period when the selected first game element and the second game element are unavailable, the player releases the possession of the selected first game element and the second game element, and the third game. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the second game element possession management process of holding the third game element in the possession state of the player is executed for a period during which the element can be used. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the first game element, the second game element, and the third game element are game elements that can be used independently for a battle. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the parameter related to the battle of the third game element is larger than the parameter related to the battle of the first game element. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , wherein the third game element is an evolved game element of the first game element. The program is applied to the computer.
A second setting process that has character information that can be changed according to the progress of the player's game and sets a second type of game element of the player that does not constitute the deck.
The acquisition process of acquiring the operation assist information corresponding to the character information of the game element of the second type, which is the information related to the progress of the game for the player.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 11 , wherein in a phase in which the player can operate, the providing process for providing the operation assisting information is executed. A terminal that executes a competitive game using game elements by the player.
It has a memory for storing execution instructions and a processor.
The processor receives the execution instruction.
A process of setting a deck that is composed of a plurality of game elements owned by a player and includes at least a first game element and a second game element.
Deck selection process that accepts the selection of the deck to use,
A game element selection process that accepts selection between the first game element and the second game element among a plurality of game elements constituting the selected deck, and
A generation process that receives selection between the first game element and the second game element and generates a third game element in a predetermined display form, and
A usage control process that receives the selection of the first game element and the second game element and controls the use of the selected first game element, the second game element, and the third game element. And run,
The usage control process is
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the end of the match using the selected deck, the selected first game element is disabled.
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the disappearance of the action or effect exerted by the third game element in the battle using the selected deck, the selected second game element. The use of the selected second game element is made possible after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears.
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element until the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears in the battle using the selected deck, the third game element Is a process that makes the third game element unusable after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears.
A terminal in which the first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the second game element do not belong to the same group. A game management device that manages competitive games using game elements by players.
It has a memory for storing execution instructions and a processor.
The processor receives the execution instruction.
A process of acquiring identification information for identifying the first game element and the second game element selected from the game elements constituting the deck from the player's terminal, and
A process of determining whether or not the identification information of the third game element associated with the combination of the acquired identification information of the first game element and the identification information of the second game element exists.
When the associated identification information of the third game element exists, the correspondence between the identification information of the first game element and the identification information of the second game element of the player and the identification information of the third game element of the player. A usage control process that stores the relationship and controls the use of the first game element, the second game element, and the third game element on the player's terminal is executed.
The usage control process is
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the end of the match using the selected deck, the selected first game element is disabled.
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the disappearance of the action or effect exerted by the third game element in the battle using the selected deck, the selected second game element. The use of the selected second game element is made possible after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears.
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element until the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears in the battle using the selected deck, the third game element Is a process that makes the third game element unusable after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears.
A game management device in which the first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the second game element do not belong to the same group. A game system that executes a competitive game using game elements by the player.
A means for setting a deck that is composed of a plurality of game elements owned by a player and includes at least a first game element and a second game element.
Deck selection means that accepts the selection of the deck to use,
A game element selection means that accepts selection between the first game element and the second game element among a plurality of game elements constituting the selected deck, and
A generation means that receives a selection between the first game element and the second game element and generates a third game element having a predetermined display form.
Use control means for controlling the use of the selected first game element, the second game element, and the third game element in response to the selection of the first game element and the second game element. With and
The use control means
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the end of the match using the selected deck, the selected first game element is disabled.
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the disappearance of the action or effect exerted by the third game element in the battle using the selected deck, the selected second game element. The use of the selected second game element is made possible after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears.
From the selection of the first game element and the second game element until the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears in the battle using the selected deck, the third game element Is a means for disabling the third game element after the action or effect exerted by the third game element has disappeared.
A game system in which the first game element and the third game element belong to the same group, and the first game element and the second game element do not belong to the same group. It is a game method of a competitive game that uses game elements by the player.
Computer
A deck that is composed of a plurality of game elements owned by the player and includes at least the first game element and the second game element is set.
Accepts the selection of deck to use,
Among the plurality of game elements constituting the selected deck, the selection of the first game element and the second game element is accepted.
Upon receiving the selection of the first game element and the second game element, a third game element having a predetermined display form is generated.
Upon receiving the selection of the first game element and the second game element, from the selection of the first game element and the second game element to the end of the battle using the selected deck, the said Disables the selected first game element and
In a match using the deck selected from the selection of the first game element and the second game element in response to the selection of the first game element and the second game element, the third The selected second game element cannot be used until the action or effect exerted by the game element disappears, and after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears, the selected second game element is eliminated. Allows the use of 2 game elements,
In a match using the deck selected from the selection of the first game element and the second game element in response to the selection of the first game element and the second game element, the third The third game element can be used until the action or effect exerted by the game element disappears, and after the action or effect exerted by the third game element disappears, the third game element cannot be used. To
Process and
The first game element, the relation between the second game element and the third game elements, and the first game element and the third game elements belonging to the same group, the first <br/> game method and the two game elements third game element is a relationship that does not belong to the same group.

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