JP6820643B1 - Programs, terminals, game systems and game management servers - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To execute a tutorial for enhancing a user's interest. SOLUTION: In a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles, the present invention is composed of a first game element, a different deck is set for each battle, and each battle in the practice mode is performed for each battle. Execute using the first game element of the set deck. [Selection diagram] Fig. 6

Description

The present invention relates to a program, a game system and a game management server.

Prior to playing the game, there is a tutorial to help the player learn the outline and basic operations of the game. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique of reproducing the environment of a real battle game and practicing in the reproduced environment (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-147882

Although the above-mentioned technology reproduces the same environment as the actual battle game, the opponent may be strong because it is the actual battle game. Therefore, the result desired by the user may not be obtained, and the user's interest may be lowered, and a tutorial for enhancing the user's interest has been required. Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a tutorial to enhance the interest of the user.

One aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute a game played by using a game element, and the program comprises the computer from a first game element in a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles. Then, the setting means for setting a different deck for each battle and the execution means for executing each battle in the practice mode by using the first game element of the deck set for each battle are made to function.

One aspect of the present invention is a game system, comprising a terminal and a game management device, wherein the terminal is composed of a first game element in a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles, and for each battle. A setting means for setting different decks and an execution means for executing each battle in the practice mode using the first game element of the deck set for each battle are provided.

One aspect of the present invention is a terminal, in a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles, a setting means composed of a first game element and setting a different deck for each battle, and each of the practice modes. The battle is provided with an execution means for executing the battle using the first game element of the deck set for each battle.

One aspect of the present invention is a game management device, in a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles, a setting means composed of a first game element and having a terminal set with a different deck for each battle, and the practice. Each of the battles in the mode is provided with an execution means for causing the terminal to execute each battle using the first game element of the deck set for each battle.

According to the present application, it is possible to execute a tutorial that enhances the interest of the user.

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 screen display in the standby phase or the card use preparation phase of the battle game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of operations in the standby phase or the card use preparation phase of the battle game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display at the time of a tutorial of a competitive game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the player terminal 1. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of card setting data. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of buddy setting data of the own player. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2. FIG. 11 is an example of user data. FIG. 12 is an overall sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. FIG. 13 is a flow chart for explaining an example of the operation of the player terminal 1. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the tutorial menu screen. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the tutorial start screen. FIG. 16 is a flow chart for explaining an example of the operation of the game server 2. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display at the time of a tutorial of a competitive game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1.

The present invention relates to a tutorial conducted for a player to understand a game operation method, rules, etc. prior to playing a game.

[System overview]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an overall configuration of a game system according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes a player terminal 1 prepared for each player (A, B ..., N (n is a natural number)) 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. There are basically 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 invention, 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 carried out.

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.

[Game description]
The game will be described to aid in understanding the present invention. The game described in the present invention will be described by taking a battle play (battle) game using the first game element owned by the player as an example in the game system as described above.

Here, the first game element is a character, and is represented as an image including a still image and a moving image, a virtual or substance article, or the like. 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 first game element is used as a means of attack or defense used by players (including non-players operated by computers) in in-game battles. The article is not limited to the card, but is not limited to the card as long as the article is configured so that the game element associated with the article 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, it is assumed that the first game element that can be made to appear by using the card in the game to be executed is a character whose behavior is controlled based on the operation of the player, and the character corresponding to the card. (The image showing the appearance of the character) is attached. Furthermore, the card for specifying the game element of the game to be executed is not limited to the one that can specify the game element such as a character, and the item, the effect to be activated, etc. It goes without saying that it may specify other game elements.

Further, in the battle battle game to which the present invention is applied, a second game element different from the first game element is added. Although the second game element is a character, it does not necessarily have to be associated with a virtual or physical article.

The second game element has a property of providing the player with operation assist information which is information related to the progress of the game at least in the operable phase during the battle in the game. In other words, the second game element autonomously or voluntarily provides operation assistance information in the game, unlike the first game element in which the action is controlled based on the player's operation. I can say.

The operation assistance information provided by the second game element may be of any type as long as it is information related to the game, but for example, explanations such as explanations of operation methods, operation instructions, and explanations of terms are necessary for the progress of the game. Information, information on the selection or action of the first game element (card selection, advice information on the opponent's card to be attacked, etc.), information that favors the progress of the battle in the game (favorable game battle result) Strategy information, which is a strategy for battle strategy, such as (advice information such as presentation of the type of card to be used). In the following description, the explanatory information among the operation assist information is described as the operation assist information (explanatory information), and the tactical information is described as the operation assist information (tactic information).

The second game element is acquired by selecting from a plurality of second game elements. As the second game element, the first game element can be used in the game. Using the first game element includes selecting the first game element or determining the behavior of the character of the first game element in the game. Assuming that the first game element is, for example, a card, the second game element autonomously or voluntarily (actively) determines the selection of the card or the action (behavior) of the character of the card in the in-game battle. In other words, it performs the same operation as the selection of the first game element or the determination of the character's behavior of the card performed by the player, like the function of a non-player operated by a computer. .. However, the conventional non-player is operated by a computer instead of the human player, but the second game element exists separately from the human player and differs in that the first game element is used. .. Then, unlike the conventional non-player, the player and the second game element may form one group (pair) and play against the opponent player.

The second game element is called a buddy or codeman and has character information. This character information is game strength (level) and attribute information (gender, personality, etc.) of the second game element. The character information affects the autonomous or voluntary (active) behavior (use of the first game element) of the second game element. In other words, character information is the ability of the second game element, and the difference in this ability causes the autonomous or spontaneous (active) behavior of the second game element (use of the first game element). It's different. Then, this character information changes when the second game element is selected or as the game progresses.

The autonomous or voluntary (active) action by the second game element as described above is performed based on the information given by the AI function provided in the game server 2. This AI function is an AI function obtained by machine learning using the contents of the game progress of many battle battle 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.

Further, the content or the timing of provision of the autonomous or voluntary operation assistance information of the second game element changes depending on the character information of the second game element. This character information changes as the game progresses. Character information can have a plurality of parameters. For example, in the present embodiment, the character information includes a parameter that changes depending on the experience value obtained as a result of the game (hereinafter, referred to as a level) and a parameter that changes depending on the frequency of use of the type of the first game element (hereinafter, referred to as a level). (Described as card comprehension), parameters that change depending on the usage rate of the type of the first game element (hereinafter referred to as personality), and parameters that change according to a predetermined event (hereinafter referred to as synchro level). And include.

The level represents the basic level of the second game element, and is increased by the experience value obtained by the battle. Then, as the level increases, the thinking ability of the second game element can increase. The higher the thinking ability, the more appropriate operation assistance information can be provided according to the situation of the game.

The card comprehension level is the level of understanding of the first game element (the level of understanding of the effect of the card character being activated), and the higher the level of understanding, the more appropriately informs the timing of using the first game element (card). Operation assistance information can be provided.

The personality represents the attribute of the second game element, and changes depending on the usage ratio of the attribute of the first game element (having an attribute depending on the character).

Synchro level is increased by achieving a predetermined event in the game. A predetermined event is a login to the game or a second game element acting with the player in the game. Due to the difference in the synchronization level, the expression content of the operation assist information and the like are different. For example, the higher the synchronization level, the more intimate the expression.

The AI function provided in the game server 2 has a plurality of AI functions according to the character information described above, and can provide operation assist information according to the height of the character information. That is, the higher the character information of the second game element, the more appropriate operation assistance information can be provided.

[Outline of game content]
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 player uses a virtual game card (hereinafter, simply referred to as "card") which is the first game element (game object) in the game. Multiple types of cards are prepared, and they are distinguished by the combination of the character's abilities and card attributes 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. Card attributes are defined by, for example, colors such as red and blue, numbers, and the like.

The minimum number of cards required for battle is given at the time of account registration, and can be obtained during the game, by purchase as a billing 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, when the player performs the registration procedure of the real card, the player can acquire a card of the card type associated with the real card.

Then, the player composes a deck with a predetermined number of cards (for example, 40 cards) possessed, and challenges the battle using the deck. Players need to organize their decks before starting a battle. Deck organization can be performed from the deck organization menu presented as one of them by touching the card menu from the home screen or the like. If you have enough cards, you can organize and set multiple decks. A battle using a deck is a victory or defeat with an opponent by using at least the ability parameter value (character information of the first game element) and the set value of the card attribute defined for the cards (deck cards) that make up the deck. Is what determines.

When starting the game, the player completes the account registration. At the time of account registration, the player selects a favorite second game element from the plurality of second game elements.

When the battle is ready, the player starts the battle by selecting (touching) the battle menu from the home screen displayed after logging in.

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 screen of the display 11 includes a first player area 40 in which a card or the like on the own player side is set, and a second player area 41 in which a card or the like on the opponent player side is set. In addition, at the boundary between the first player area 40 and the second player area 41, operation information 42 related to operations in the running battle such as "Please select a card" and "Opposite is acting" is displayed. Will be done.

The first player area 40 and the second player area 41 include a hand area 43, a field area 44, a base area 45, and a life area 46, respectively. Each area provided in the first player area 40 and the second player area 42 is located line-symmetrically with the operation information 42 in between. Cards (hands) acquired from the own deck are arranged in the hand area 43 of the first player area 40 and the second player area 41. In the field area 44 of the first player area 40 and the second player area 41, cards selected by the player from each hand area 43 or base area 45 are arranged. Cards in the hand area 43 can be placed in the field area 44 by consuming a predetermined cost. Placing a card in the field area 44 is also called summoning a character. Cards placed in the field area 44 can activate card actions or effects. In the base area 45 of the first player area 40 and the second player area 41, cards and mana items that are consumed as a cost for arranging cards in each field area 44 are arranged. The life area 46 of the first player area 40 and the second player area 41 is a player life area 47, which is an area of the own player having a life (HP), and an area of a first object (force) having a life as well. It has a force life area 48. In the player life area 47 of the first player area 40 and the second player area 41, the game object (second object) of the second game element corresponding to the own player and the life value of the own 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 the battle, the turn of the own player and the turn of the opponent player 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 in their base area 45. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the player touches (selects) a card in the hand area 43 with a finger and drags the card to the base area 45 to move the card to the base area 45. Also, the mana item displayed at a predetermined position in the first player area 40 during the mana phase can be placed in the base area 45 by touching (selecting) it with a finger and dragging it to the base area 45. .. Cards and mana items placed in base area 45 can be consumed as a cost. Note that the player may end the mana phase without placing any cards or mana items in the base area 45.

In the main phase, the player can determine and execute card actions such as summoning a character, attacking an opponent (attack), activating a card effect, and moving a card.

[Tutorial outline]
Next, the outline of the tutorial will be described using the display screen of the display 11 of the player terminal 1. The tutorial is a practice battle to learn the contents, operations, and terms of the game, and the battle result in the tutorial is not retained as an experience value and will not be reflected in the subsequent play.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a battle screen in the tutorial displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1.

In the tutorial of the present invention, the second game element presents operation assistance information (explanatory information) and operation assistance information (tactical information) during the battle. The tutorial consists of multiple battles, and each battle has a fixed number of turns.

Further, in the tutorial of the present invention, the operation assistance information (explanatory information) is displayed in a format presented by the second game element which is the opponent in the tutorial, and the operation assistance information (tactical information) is used for one team together with the player. It is displayed in the format presented by the second game element that teams up and battles. In the following explanation, the second game element that presents operation assistance information (tactical information) by forming a group with the player is described as a player buddy, and it is an opponent in the tutorial, and operation assistance information (explanation). The second game element that presents information) will be described as a guide buddy.

As shown in FIG. 5, the player buddy is displayed as a second object in the player life area 47 of the first player area 40. The guide buddy is displayed as a second object in the player life area 47 of the second player area 41.

The operation assistance information (tactical information) is, for example, specific measures, measures, means, etc., such as which card and how to win the battle. FIG. 5 shows an example in which "it is advantageous to place this hand on the field" as operation assistance information (tactical information), which is presented in the form of a balloon as a line of a player buddy.

The operation assist information (explanatory information) is information about the game such as the operation to be performed next and the explanation of various terms. FIG. 5 shows an example in which "Please place your hand in the field area" is presented in the form of a balloon as a guide buddy's line as operation assistance information (explanatory information). The operation assistance information (explanatory information) is displayed at the turn of the player who is executing the battle in the tutorial.

[Functional configuration]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the player terminal 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, 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 that the player directly operates with their 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 has, as main functional units, a tutorial execution unit 70, a card setting unit 71, a buddy setting unit 72, an action determination unit 73, an operation assistance information acquisition unit 74, and an operation assistance information providing unit 75. And the game management unit 76.

The tutorial execution unit 70 has a tutorial detection unit 701 and a tutorial setting unit 702. The tutorial detection unit 701 detects that the player has selected to execute the tutorial. The tutorial detection unit 701 acquires the battle identification information of the tutorial selected at the time of inputting the tutorial execution, and transmits the tutorial start request including the battle identification information to the game server 2. The tutorial detection unit 701 notifies the tutorial setting unit 702 of the acquired battle identification information. The tutorial setting unit 702 reads the player tutorial deck setting data described later based on the tutorial battle identification information from the tutorial detection unit 701, and sets it as a deck used by the player in the tutorial.

The card setting unit 71 uses the player card setting data and the player deck setting data described later to arrange cards in each field such as a field area, a base area, and a force area in the standby phase and the card use preparation phase of the battle in the tutorial. To do. In addition, card setting information is generated from the card identification information of the cards and hands set in each field and the information related to the arrangement status of the cards, and is transmitted to the game server 2 via the communication unit 55.

The buddy setting unit 72 manages information (including character information) about the buddy (player buddy) as the second game element selected by the player at the time of account registration by using the buddy setting data described later. Further, the buddy setting unit 72 outputs the image information of the player buddy to the image generation unit 62 during the battle or on other menu screens.

The action determination unit 73 determines the card selection and the action of the card by the player's touch operation or the like, generates the action selection information which is the card selection or action information, and the game server via the communication unit 55. Send to 2.

The operation assistance information acquisition unit 74 acquires operation assistance information from the game server 2 while the game is in progress.

The operation assistance information providing unit 75 provides the acquired operation assistance information via the image generation unit 62 or the sound generation unit 63.

The game management unit 76 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, 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 player card setting data, player deck setting data, and buddy setting data. 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 player buddies are appropriately required for the game. It is distributed as data and stored in the storage unit 56.

The player card setting data is received from the server 2 and stored in the storage unit 56. The player card setting data is the character information of the card used in the tutorial. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of card setting data. The player card setting data describes the character information of the card used in the tutorial. FIG. 7 shows the card setting data of one card specified by the card identification information "001" of the card. The card setting data includes card identification information, character images, card names, card types, number of costs, colors, races, abilities, attack powers, hit points, and rarities. Note that FIG. 7 shows an example of card setting data, and the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the player card setting data may include the card setting data of all the cards used in the battle game, or may be increased or decreased by acquisition by the player.

The player deck setting data is data related to the deck used by the player in the tutorial, and includes card identification information of the cards constituting the deck. The plurality of card identification information recorded in the player deck setting data are arranged in the hand area 43 in order from the top. The player deck setting data is predetermined for each tutorial match, and is received from the server 2 and stored. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of player deck setting data. In the example of FIG. 8, it is an example of the deck setting data of the deck 1 used by the player in the tutorial battle 1 and the deck setting data of the deck 2 used in the battle 2. Deck 1 is an example showing that cards with card identification information "001", "002" ... "023" are configured in order from the top and are arranged in the hand area in this order. Deck 2 is an example showing that the cards having the card identification information “005”, “001” ... “014” are configured in order from the top. The order of the card identification information indicates that the card identification information "001", the card identification information "006", ... Are arranged in the hand area 43 in this order. Note that FIG. 8 shows an example of tutorial deck setting data, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The buddy setting data is the character information of the player buddy selected by the player from the menu setting. The character information of this player buddy changes as the game progresses, but when used in the tutorial mode, the default character information may be used. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of buddy setting data of the player buddy. In the example of FIG. 9, the buddy setting data includes the buddy identification information, the character image, the buddy name, the level, the card comprehension level, the personality, and the synchro level. Note that FIG. 9 shows an example of buddy setting data, and the present invention is not limited to this.

Next, the configuration of the game server 2 will be described. FIG. 10 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 tutorial processing unit 104.

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

The game management unit 102 performs battle processing using at least one of the player card setting information and the player action selection information from the player terminal 1 and the guide buddy setting information and the guide buddy selection information described later, and obtains the information of the battle result. Output.

The AI processing unit 103 has an algorithm obtained by machine learning teacher data such as the contents of the game progress of many competitive games and the results thereof. This algorithm is an algorithm according to the character information (buddy's ability) of the buddy. Deep learning is a typical method of machine learning, but it is not limited to this.

The AI processing unit 103 inputs at least one of the player card setting information and the action selection information transmitted from the player terminal 1 and the character information (the ability of the buddy) of the player buddy, and the player card setting information and the player action selection. Outputs operation assistance information (tactical information) in at least one situation of information. Even if the card setting information or action selection information transmitted from the player terminal 1 is the same, if the character information (buddy's ability) of the player buddy is different, different operation assistance information may be output. It should be noted. The operation assistance information (tactical information) includes position information indicating a position to be displayed in the first player area 40 of the display screen.

The AI processing unit 103 inputs guide buddy card setting information, player card setting information, battle identification information, and guide buddy character information, and outputs operation assistance information (explanatory information) to be sent to the player. The operation assist information (explanatory information) includes position information to be displayed in the second player area 41 of the display screen. Further, the AI processing unit 103 inputs the battle result information, the battle identification information, and the character information of the guide buddy, and outputs the second operation assisting information (explanatory information). Since the content of each information input to the AI processing unit 103 is different for each battle, the output second operation assistance information (explanatory information) is also different for each battle and each turn.

The tutorial processing unit 104 reads out the player deck setting data associated with the battle identification information based on the battle identification information included in the tutorial start notification from the player terminal 1 and transmits it to the player terminal 1.

The tutorial processing unit 104 reads out the tutorial flow information described later based on the battle identification information included in the tutorial start notification. The tutorial processing unit 104 reads out the corresponding guide buddy card setting information and guide buddy selection information for each turn according to the tutorial flow information, and transmits the guide buddy selection information to the AI processing unit 103.

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 the player management unit 101, the game management unit 102, and the AI processing unit 103.

Further, the storage unit 93 stores user information data, guide buddy character information, tutorial flow information, and player deck setting data.

The user information data is basic data of players participating in the game, and records user information data for each player. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of user information data. In the example of FIG. 11, the user identification information of the player and the buddy setting data of the player buddy are included. As the buddy setting data, the same data as in FIG. 9 described above is described. Note that FIG. 11 shows an example of user information data, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The guide buddy setting data includes the buddy identification information, the character image, the buddy name, the level, the card comprehension level, the personality, and the synchro level as well as the character information of the buddy described above.

The tutorial flow information is prepared for each tutorial match, and the number of turns is determined for each match. In the tutorial flow information, the guide buddy card setting information and the guide buddy selection information are associated with each turn. The guide buddy card setting information shows the card identification information to be placed by the guide buddy in the turn, the placement status of the card, and the like. The guide buddy selection information indicates the action taken by the guide buddy with respect to the card placed in the turn.

The card data is the card data of all the cards used in this game. Basically, the same data as the card setting 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. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. The player card setting data and the player deck setting data used in the player terminal 1 in each battle of the tutorial have already been transmitted from the game server 2 to the player terminal 1 and stored in the storage unit 56 of the player terminal 1. Explain as a thing.

First, the player sets a buddy to set a player buddy when registering a game account (Step 100). In the buddy setting, it is possible to set a player buddy by selecting a favorite buddy from a plurality of buddies displayed on the menu screen. The buddy setting unit 72 of the player terminal 1 registers the registered character information of the player buddy as buddy setting data. 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 player 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 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.

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

In response to the login request, the player management unit 101 of the game server 2 acquires user information data corresponding to the user identification information of the player who requested the login, and the acquired user identification information is used by the game management unit 102 as a user. The identification information and the like are collated (Step 103). 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.

After the login process is completed, the tutorial is executed by the player selecting a desired tutorial from the menu screen using the player terminal 1 (Step 104). The game server 2 executes a tutorial with the player terminal 1 (Step 105).

When all the turns are completed, the game server 2 ends the battle regardless of the victory or defeat in the battle of the tutorial, and executes the battle of the next tutorial.

The tutorial process will be explained in detail. First, an example of the operation of the player terminal 1 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flow chart for explaining the flow of operation of the player terminal 1. In the following explanation, the case where the guide buddy is the first player is used, but the player may be the first player.

The tutorial execution process is first started by the player selecting a desired tutorial from the menu screen. FIG. 14 is an example of a menu screen for starting the tutorial displayed on the player terminal 1. The player selects the desired tutorial from the menu screen.

The tutorial detection unit 701 detects whether the player has selected to execute the tutorial (Step 1301).

When it is detected that the tutorial execution is selected (Step 1301: Yes), the tutorial detection unit 701 confirms the match identification information of the tutorial selected by the player (Step 1302).

The tutorial detection unit 701 transmits a tutorial start request including the battle identification information of the confirmed tutorial to the game server 2 (Step 1303).

The tutorial setting unit 702 reads the player deck setting data associated with the tutorial battle identification information based on the tutorial battle identification information confirmed by the tutorial detection unit 701 from the storage unit 56, and serves as a deck to be used in the tutorial. Set (Step 1304).

After the tutorial detection unit 701 transmits the tutorial start request, the game management unit 76 receives the battle start screen transmitted in response to the tutorial start request and displays it on the display screen (Step 1305). FIG. 15 is an example of a battle start screen displayed on the player terminal 1.

When the battle result information is transmitted from the game server 2, the game management unit 76 displays the battle result information on the display screen (Step 1306).

Subsequently, when the operation assistance information (explanatory information) is transmitted from the game server 2, the operation assistance information acquisition unit 74 acquires and passes it to the operation assistance information providing unit 75, and the operation assistance information providing unit 75 receives the operation assistance information (explanation). The operation assistance information (explanatory information) is displayed on the display screen at the position corresponding to the position information included in the information) (Step 1307). The player draws a card from the deck and arranges it in any area of the first player area 40 according to the displayed operation assistance information (explanatory information).

The card setting unit 71 recognizes the card identification information of the arranged cards and the arrangement status of the cards, generates the player card setting information, and transmits the player card setting information to the game server 2 (Step 1308).

When the operation assistance information (tactical information) is transmitted from the game server 2, the operation assistance information acquisition unit 74 acquires it and passes it to the operation assistance information providing unit 75, and the operation assistance information providing unit 75 receives the operation assistance information (tactical information). Operation assistance information (tactical information) is displayed on the display screen at a position corresponding to the position information included in (Step 1309). The player decides the selection or action of the card by referring to the displayed operation assistance information (tactical information).

The action determination unit 73 recognizes the card selection or action information determined by the player, generates the player action selection information, and transmits it to the game server 2 (Step 1310).

When the battle result of the card selection or action determined by the player is transmitted from the game server 2, the game management unit 76 displays the information of the battle result on the display screen (Step 1311).

When the own turn ends, the tutorial setting unit 702 checks the set deck and determines whether it is the final turn (Step 1312). If it is not the last turn (Step 1312: No), the process returns to Step 1306. If it is the final turn (Step 1312: Yes), the match ends.

An example of the operation of the game server 2 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flow chart for explaining the flow of operation of the game server 2.

The tutorial processing unit 104 detects the tutorial start notification (Step 1601).

When the tutorial start notification is detected, the tutorial start screen is transmitted to the player terminal 1 (Step 1602).

Subsequently, the tutorial processing unit 104 acquires the battle identification information included in the tutorial start notification (Step 1603).

The tutorial processing unit 104 reads out the tutorial flow associated with the battle identification information based on the acquired battle identification information (Step 1604).

The tutorial processing unit 104 reads out the guide buddy card setting information and the guide buddy action selection information of the corresponding turn according to the tutorial flow information (Step 160).
5). The read guide buddy card setting information and guide buddy action selection information are output to the game management unit 102.

The game management unit 102 performs battle processing using the guide buddy card setting information, the guide buddy action selection information, the player card setting information, and the player card action selection information, and outputs the information of the battle result. (Step 1606). Since there is no player card setting information and player card action selection information that will be the second attack on the first turn, it is not necessary to use it, or information on the initial state may be input. The output battle result information is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

The AI processing unit 103 includes battle result information, guide buddy card setting information, guide buddy card selection information, player card setting information, player card action selection information, battle identification information, and guide buddy characters output by the game management unit 102. Information is input, and operation assistance information (explanatory information) is output (Step 1607). The output operation assistance information (explanatory information) is transmitted to the player terminal 1 together with the battle result information. The operation assistance information (explanatory information) includes position information to be displayed in the second player area 41 of the display screen.

When the player card setting information is transmitted from the player terminal 1, the AI processing unit 103 inputs the character information of the player buddy, the player card setting information, and the guide buddy card setting information, and outputs the operation assistance information (tactical information). (Step 1608). The output operation assistance information (tactical information) is transmitted to the player terminal 1. The operation assistance information (tactical information) includes position information to be displayed in the first player area 40 of the display screen.

Upon receiving the card selection or action information from the player terminal 1, the game management unit 102 performs a battle process using the guide buddy card setting information, the guide buddy action selection information, the player card setting information, and the player card action selection information. , Output the information of the battle result (Step1609). The output battle result information is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

When the player's turn ends, the tutorial processing unit 104 checks the tutorial flow and determines whether it is the final turn (Step 1610). If it is not the last turn (Step 1610: No), the process returns to Step 1605. If it is the final turn (Step 1610: Yes), the match ends.

In the above description, the case where it is stored in advance has been described, but other than this may be used. For example, at the start of each tutorial match, the game server 2 may transmit the player deck setting data of the corresponding tutorial match.

Further, in the above description, the tutorial flow information is associated with the guide buddy card setting information and the action setting information for each turn and stored, but the description is not limited to this. For example, the AI processing unit 103 may create each turn. In this case, the AI processing unit 103 inputs at least one of the player card setting information, the player action selection information for each turn, the guide buddy card setting information, and the guide buddy action selection information for each turn, and the guide buddy card setting information. Or output the action setting information.

Further, the above-described embodiment may be configured so that the player can specify a desired tutorial battle when a predetermined battle among a plurality of battles constituting the tutorial is completed.

Further, in the above description, the operation assist information (explanatory information) has been described using a configuration example in which the AI processing unit of the game server 2 is generated by 104, but other configurations may be used. For example, the tutorial flow may be configured to store operation assist information (explanatory information) and its presentation timing in advance, read it out, and transmit it to the player terminal 1.

<Second Embodiment>
In the above embodiment, in the tutorial, the case where both the operation assistance information (explanatory information) and the operation assistance information (tactical information) are presented has been described, but the configuration or operation in which only the operation assistance information (explanatory information) is presented is described. It may be configured to present only auxiliary information (tactical information). The description of the same configuration as that of the above embodiment will be omitted.

When only the operation assist information (explanatory information) is presented, Step 1309 is not performed on the player terminal 1 when both the operation assist information (explanatory information) and the operation assist information (tactical information) are presented. When presenting only the operation assisting information (explanatory information), Step 1308 and Step 1310 may be executed together, that is, the player card setting information and the action selection information may be transmitted together.

On the other hand, Step 1607 is not performed on the game server 2.

When only the operation assistance information (tactical information) is presented, Step 1307 of the operation assistance information (explanatory information) and the operation assistance information (tactical information) is not performed on the player terminal 1. On the other hand, Step 1607 is not performed on the game server 2.

The presentation of operation assistance information (explanatory information) and operation assistance information (tactical information) may be set for each tutorial match.

In addition, if the order of each battle in the tutorial is meaningful, at least one of the operation assistance information (explanatory information) and the operation assistance information (tactical information) is presented until the predetermined battle, and in the subsequent battles. The configuration may be such that the operation assistance information (explanatory information) is not presented, the operation assistance information (tactical information) is not presented, or neither is presented. In the case of such a configuration, the tutorial processing unit 104 sets the execution of a predetermined battle as a condition, and in the battle after executing the predetermined battle, at least the operation assistance information (explanatory information) and the operation assistance information (tactical information) Do not present one.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, when the operation assistance information is displayed on the display screen, the area or object corresponding to the content of the operation assistance information is emphasized and clearly indicated as a gaze point so that the player can easily recognize it visually. The display configuration will be described. The same configurations as those in the above embodiment are assigned the same numbers, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The AI processing unit 103 includes the operation assistance information (tactical information) and the operation assistance information (explanatory information) to be output, in addition to the position information indicating the position where the operation assistance information is displayed on the display screen, the highlighting information. The highlighting information includes information on areas and objects corresponding to the contents of the operation assisting information, and information indicating the contents of the highlighting.

Here, an example of highlighting will be described.

The highlighting of the operation assisting information (explanatory information) will be described with reference to FIG. For example, in the second player area 41 of FIG. 5, "white card in hand ..." is displayed as operation assistance information (explanatory information). Then, among the hands of the hand area 43 of the first player area 40, the second hand from the left is filled with diagonal lines and emphasized. In this way, the hand cards (objects) are painted and highlighted.

The highlighting of the operation assistance information (tactical information) will be described with reference to FIG. In the first player area 40 of FIG. 5, "this hand ..." is displayed as operation assistance information (tactical information). Then, among the hands of the hand area 43 of the first player area 40, the second hand from the left is filled with diagonal lines and emphasized, and an arrow for explaining the operation of the hand is also displayed in large size. In this way, the hand card (object) is highlighted, and the new object is used for highlighting.

Another example of highlighting the operation assisting information (explanatory information) will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 17, similarly to FIG. 5, “white card in hand is ...” is displayed as operation assistance information (explanatory information) in the second player area 41. In FIG. 17, of the hands in the hand area 43 of the first player area 40, the second hand from the left is surrounded by a thick line and emphasized. In this way, the boundary between the hand card (object) and other parts is emphasized and displayed.

The highlighting may be other than the above, and it is conceivable that the brightness of the area other than the gaze point is reduced and the object of the gaze point is made larger than the normal display.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, a configuration will be described in which the battle can be ended and the next battle can be started even during the battle of the tutorial. The same configurations as those in the above embodiment are assigned the same numbers, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The image generation unit 62 displays an end button for ending the tutorial battle in a predetermined area of the display screen.

When it detects that the end button has been touched, the tutorial execution unit 70 ends the execution of the tutorial, and sends a tutorial start notification including the competition identification information of the next tutorial to the game server 2 together with the tutorial end notification.

When the tutorial processing unit 104 receives the tutorial end notification and the tutorial start notification including the competition identification information of the next tutorial from the player terminal 1, the tutorial processing unit 104 starts the competition of the next tutorial.

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]
An information processing device that plays games using game elements.
It has a memory for storing execution instructions and a processor.
The processor receives the execution instruction.
In the practice mode consisting of a plurality of battles, a setting process composed of the first game element and setting a different deck for each battle, and a setting process.
An information processing device that executes an execution process that executes each battle in the practice mode using the first game element of the deck set for each battle.

[Appendix 2]
An information processing device that plays games using game elements.
It has a memory for storing execution instructions and a processor.
The processor receives the execution instruction.
In the practice mode consisting of a plurality of battles, a process of setting a different deck on the terminal for each battle, which is composed of the first game element, and
An information processing device that executes a process of causing the terminal to execute each battle in the practice mode by using the first game element of the deck set for each battle.

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 Tutorial execution unit 701 Tutorial detection unit 702 Tutorial setting unit 71 Card setting unit 72 Buddy Setting unit 73 Action decision unit 74 Operation assistance information acquisition unit 75 Operation assistance information provision unit 76 Game management unit 91 Processing unit 92 Communication unit 93 Storage unit 101 Player management unit 102 Game management unit 103 AI processing unit 104 Tutorial processing unit

Claims (11)

A program that causes a computer to execute a game played using a game element, and the program executes the computer.
In a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles, a setting in which a deck composed of the first game elements and prepared in advance for each battle is read and set according to each battle in the practice mode. Means and
A second game element setting means for setting a second game element that constitutes one group with a player, and
An execution means for executing each battle in the practice mode in a predetermined order by using the first game element of the deck set for each battle.
In the battle in the practice mode, the tactical information regarding the first game element that promotes the battle in an advantageous manner from among the first game elements in which the second game element constitutes the deck used in the battle is provided in all battles. A program that presents and functions as a presenting means for the opponent to present explanatory information regarding at least one of game operations and terms until a predetermined match, which is less than the total number of matches . The program according to claim 1, wherein the presentation means presents different explanatory information for each match. The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the presenting means presents the explanatory information at the turn of the player. The computer is visually specified as a first area corresponding to the content of the explanatory information being presented by the presenting means and a second area not corresponding to the content of the explanatory information being presented. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which functions as an output means for outputting the explanatory information. The program according to claim 4, wherein the output means outputs the second region with a brightness lower than that of the first region. The program according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the output means emphasizes the boundary between the first region and the second region for output. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the execution means shifts to the next battle in the battle in the practice mode regardless of the victory or defeat in each battle. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the executing means shifts to the next match when the information indicating skip is received in the practice mode. It ’s a game system,
Equipped with a terminal and a game management device
The terminal
In a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles, a setting in which a deck composed of the first game elements and prepared in advance for each battle is read and set according to each battle in the practice mode. Means and
A second game element setting means for setting a second game element that constitutes one group with a player, and
An execution means for executing each battle in the practice mode in a predetermined order by using the first game element of the deck set for each battle.
In the battle in the practice mode, the tactical information regarding the first game element that advances the battle in an advantageous manner from among the first game elements in which the second game element constitutes the deck used in the battle is provided in all battles. A game system comprising presenting means for presenting and presenting explanatory information about at least one of the game operations and terms by the opponent until a predetermined match, which is less than the total number of the matches . It ’s a terminal,
In a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles, a setting in which a deck composed of the first game elements and prepared in advance for each battle is read and set according to each battle in the practice mode. Means and
A second game element setting means for setting a second game element that constitutes one group with a player, and
An execution means for executing each battle in the practice mode in a predetermined order by using the first game element of the deck set for each battle.
In the battle in the practice mode, the tactical information regarding the first game element that promotes the battle in an advantageous manner from among the first game elements in which the second game element constitutes the deck used in the battle is provided in all battles. A terminal comprising a presenting means for presenting and presenting explanatory information about at least one of the game operation and terms by the opponent until a predetermined match, which is less than the total number of matches . It ’s a game management device,
In a practice mode composed of a plurality of battles, a setting in which a deck composed of the first game elements and prepared in advance for each battle is read and set according to each battle in the practice mode. Means and
A second game element setting means for setting a second game element that constitutes one group with a player, and
An execution means for causing the terminal to execute a battle with an opponent in a predetermined order by using the first game element of the deck set for each battle in the practice mode.
In the battle in the practice mode, the tactical information regarding the first game element that promotes the battle in an advantageous manner from among the first game elements in which the second game element constitutes the deck used in the battle is provided in all battles. A game management device comprising presenting means for presenting and presenting explanatory information about at least one of the operation of the game and terms by the opponent until a predetermined match, which is less than the total number of the matches .

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