JP6842024B2 - Management device and programs that can be executed by the management device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a management device and a program that can be executed by the management device.

In recent years, so-called online games, in which a plurality of users cooperate in advancing a game or compete in a game via a network such as the Internet, have become widespread. In such an online game, when a plurality of users who compete or cooperate in the game are selected, the plurality of users can cooperate in the progress of the game or compete in the game (for example,). , Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-166933

However, with conventional technology, each user may be forced to wait without playing the game until the game progresses cooperatively or a plurality of users competing in the game are selected. It was.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when a plurality of users cooperate in advancing a game or compete in a game, each of the plurality of users does not play the game. One of the solutions is to provide a technology that can suppress the occurrence of a waiting situation.

In order to solve the above problems, the program according to one aspect of the present invention can communicate with the first terminal device operated by the first user and the second terminal device operated by the second user, and can use the processor. A program that can be executed by the management device provided, the processor moves the first game element in the first field based on the operation of the first user, and the first game element is moved based on the operation of the second user. A game progressing unit that moves the second game element in the two fields, and a field setting unit that adds a first area to the first field based on the position of the first game element in the first field. The field setting unit is characterized in that the first area can be set as a common area in which the first game element and the second game element can move.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the outline of the game system 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the terminal apparatus 10. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of the terminal apparatus 10. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the outline of a predetermined game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the outline of a predetermined game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the outline of a predetermined game. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of management server 30. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the user information table TBL1. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of the selection state management table TBL2. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of the terminal apparatus 10. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the field fluctuation example. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the management server 30. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the management server 30. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the management server 30. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the management server 30. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the movement of the field Fd [m] which concerns on modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the movement of the field Fd [m] which concerns on modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the movement of the field Fd [m] which concerns on modification 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the movement of the field Fd [m] which concerns on modification 2. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the dimensions and scale of each part are appropriately different from the actual ones. Further, since the embodiments described below are suitable specific examples of the present invention, various technically preferable limitations are attached, but the scope of the present invention particularly limits the present invention in the following description. Unless otherwise stated, the present invention is not limited to these forms.

[A. Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[1. Game system overview]
Hereinafter, an example of an outline of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of the game system 1.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game system 1 has a plurality of terminal devices 10-1 to 10-M capable of executing a predetermined game, and a management server 30 capable of communicating with each terminal device 10 via a network NW. (An example of a "management device") and (M is a natural number of 2 or more). In the following, among the plurality of terminal devices 10-1 to 10-M, the m-th terminal device 10 may be referred to as a terminal device 10-m (m is a natural number satisfying 1 ≦ m ≦ M).

In the present embodiment, the terminal device 10-m transmits information about a predetermined game to the management server 30. Further, in the present embodiment, the management server 30 manages information regarding a predetermined game being executed by each of the plurality of terminal devices 10-1 to 10-M. Then, in the present embodiment, the management server 30 can transmit information based on the information about the predetermined game received from one terminal device 10 to the other terminal device 10. Therefore, in the present embodiment, among the plurality of terminal devices 10-1 to 10-M, the user U of one terminal device 10 and the user U of the other terminal device 10 are managed by the management server 30. It is possible to cooperate with each other in a predetermined game or to play against each other in a predetermined game.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the terminal device 10 is a smartphone as an example. However, as the terminal device 10, any information processing device can be adopted. For example, the terminal device 10 may be a game device for business use installed in a store, an amusement facility, or the like, a portable game device, a mobile device other than a smartphone such as a mobile phone, or a mobile device other than a smartphone. , It may be a stationary information device such as a stationary game device for home use or a desktop personal computer.

[2. Terminal device configuration]
Hereinafter, an example of the configuration of the terminal device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the terminal device 10.
As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal device 10 includes a control unit 110 that controls each part of the terminal device 10, a storage unit 120 that stores various information, and an external device such as a management server 30 and another terminal device 10. It includes a communication unit 130 for executing communication between the terminals, an operation unit 140 for receiving an operation by the user U of the terminal device 10, and a display unit 150 capable of displaying various images.

The storage unit 120 stores the terminal program PGt for controlling the terminal device 10. The terminal program PGt is a program for controlling the terminal device 10. In the present embodiment, the terminal program PGt includes, for example, an operation system program for controlling each part of the terminal device 10 and an application program for the terminal device 10 to execute a predetermined game.

The control unit 110 causes the display unit 150 to display an image related to a predetermined game based on the information received from the management server 30 and the operation of the user U input from the operation unit 140.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal device 10.

As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 10 communicates with a processor 1000 that controls each part of the terminal device 10, a storage device 1001 that stores various information, and an external device that exists outside the terminal device 10. The communication device 1002 and the touch panel 1003 for displaying various images and accepting the operation of the user U of the terminal device 10 are provided.

The storage device 1001 is an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) that stores various information such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) that functions as a work area of the processor 1000 and a terminal program PGt of the terminal device 10. It includes one or both of the non-volatile memory such as the above, and provides the function as the storage unit 120.
The processor 1000 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and functions as a control unit 110 by executing a terminal program PGt stored in the storage device 1001 and operating according to the terminal program PGt.
The communication device 1002 is hardware for communicating with an external device existing outside the terminal device 10 via one or both of a wired network and a wireless network, and provides a function as a communication unit 130.
The touch panel 1003 provides a function as a display unit 150 for displaying various images, and also provides a function as an operation unit 140 for receiving an operation of the user U of the terminal device 10.

The processor 1000 includes hardware such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) in addition to or in place of the CPU. It may be what is done. In this case, a part or all of the control unit 110 realized by the processor 1000 may be realized by hardware such as a DSP.

[3. Outline of the prescribed game]
Hereinafter, an example of an outline of a predetermined game according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6.

In the predetermined game according to the present embodiment, the character C [m] (an example of a “game element”) is set as a virtual character C [m] (an example of a “game element”) based on the operation by the user U [m] of the terminal device 10-m. This is a game in which the purpose is to achieve a mission related to a predetermined game by moving in the field Fd [m] which is a space.
Here, the mission related to the predetermined game may be, for example, using the character C [m] to defeat the enemy character CE existing in the field Fd [m], or defeating the character C [m]. , Another character C operated by another user U may be played against another character C (an example of "interaction") to defeat the other character C, or character C [m] and others. The other character C operated by the user U may cooperate (another example of "interaction") to defeat the enemy character CE existing in the field Fd [m]. In the present embodiment, the mission related to the predetermined game uses the character C [m] to defeat the enemy character CE and causes the character C [m] to play against the other character C to play against the other character C. As an example, assume the case of defeating.

The management server 30 generates field information indicating the field Fd [m]. Further, the management server 30 generates display information for displaying the field Fd [m], the character C [m], and the enemy character CE on the display unit 150 provided in the terminal device 10-m based on the field information. To do. Then, the management server 30 transmits the generated display information to the terminal device 10-m. The terminal device 10-m displays a part of the field Fd [m] on the display unit 150 included in the terminal device 10-m based on the display information received from the management server 30. In the following, the portion of the field Fd [m] displayed on the display unit 150 included in the terminal device 10-m is referred to as a display area FdH [m].

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the field Fd [m] at time t0.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the field Fd [m] includes a passage BT in which the character C and the enemy character CE can move, and a block BB in which the character C and the enemy character CE cannot move. Is assumed as an example.
The management server 30 determines the contents of such a field Fd [m]. Specifically, the management server 30 determines the arrangement of one or more block BBs in the field Fd [m], that is, the shape of the passage BT in the field Fd [m], and the determined field Fd [m]. Generate field information indicating the contents of. Then, the management server 30 transmits the display information generated based on the field information to the terminal device 10-m. The terminal device 10-m displays an image of the display area FdH [m] in the field Fd [m] on the display unit 150 included in the terminal device 10-m based on the display information received from the management server 30.

In the present embodiment, a case where the field Fd [m] is composed of a plurality of areas A [m] is assumed as an example. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a case where the field Fd [m] is composed of nine areas A [m] is assumed as an example.
More specifically, in the present embodiment, the field Fd [m] is located in the central area A-C [m] and the right area A-R [m] located on the + X side of the central area A-C [m]. And the left area A-L [m] located on the -X side of the central area A-C [m] and the upper area A-U [m] located on the + Y side of the central area A-C [m]. , Lower area A-D [m] located on the -Y side of the central area A-C [m] and + Y of the right area A-R [m] on the + X side of the upper area A-U [m]. The upper right area A-RU [m] located on the side and the lower right area A-RD [m] located on the + X side of the lower area A-D [m] and on the -Y side of the right area A-R [m]. m], the upper left area A-LU [m] located on the -X side of the upper area A-U [m] and on the + Y side of the left area A-L [m], and the lower area A-D [m]. ] Is on the -X side and is located on the -Y side of the left area A-L [m]. Assume as an example.
In the following, the + X direction and the −X direction may be collectively referred to as the X-axis direction, and the + Y direction and the −Y direction may be collectively referred to as the Y-axis direction.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed as an example that the nine areas A [m] constituting the field Fd [m] have the same size and the same shape as each other. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as an example, each area A [m] is a quadrangular area having a length in the X-axis direction of LX and a length in the Y-axis direction of LY. Suppose.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the display area FdH [m] is smaller than the field Fd [m] and larger than each area A [m] constituting the field Fd [m]. The case is assumed as an example. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the display area FdH [m] is a quadrangular area centered on the position where the character C [m] exists, and the length of the quadrangle in the X-axis direction is LHX. As an example, it is assumed that the length LHX and the length LHY are areas satisfying the following equations (1) and (2) when the length in the Y-axis direction is LHY.
LX <LHX <2 * LX …… (1)
LY <LHY <2 * LY …… (2)
However, the display area FdH [m] may satisfy the following equations (3) and (4) instead of the above-mentioned equations (1) and (2).
LHX <2 * LX …… (3)
LHY <2 * LY …… (4)

In the following, of the nine areas A [m] constituting the display area FdH [m], eight areas A [m] other than the central area A-C [m] are referred to as peripheral areas A-H. It may be collectively referred to as [m].

In the example shown in FIG. 4, it is assumed that the character C [m] is located near the center of the central areas A to C [m] at time t0. Therefore, at time t0, the display area FdH [m] includes the entire central area A-C [m] and a part of each peripheral area A-H [m], as shown in FIG. become.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the field Fd [m] at the time t1 after the time t0. In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the character C [m] existing in the central area A-C [m] at time t0 moves in the + X direction and enters the right area A-R [m] at time t1. Is assumed.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in the management server 30, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the peripheral area A-H [m], the central area A- Seen from C [m], J area addition planned areas A-T [m] are set on the opposite side of the peripheral area A-H [m] where the character C [m] exists (J is A natural number that satisfies J ≧ 1). Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the peripheral area A-H [m], the management server 30 plans to add three areas. Areas A-T1 [m] to A-T3 [m] are set. That is, in this embodiment, the case of "J = 3" is assumed as an example.

More specifically, in the present embodiment, in the management server 30, as shown in FIG. 5, the character C [m] has moved from the central area A-C [m] to the right area A-R [m]. In this case, three areas will be added to the + X side of the upper right area A-RU [m], the + X side of the right area A-R [m], and the + X side of the lower right area A-RD [m]. -Set T1 [m] to A-T3 [m]. Further, in the management server 30, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the left area A-L [m], the management server 30 left the -X side of the upper left area A-LU [m]. Set three areas A-T1 [m] to A-T3 [m] to be added on the -X side of the area A-L [m] and the -X side of the lower left area A-LD [m]. To do. Further, in the management server 30, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the upper area A-U [m], the management server 30 is on the + Y side of the upper left area A-LU [m], the upper area. Three area addition planned areas A-T1 [m] to A-T3 [m] are set on the + Y side of A-U [m] and the + Y side of the upper right area A-RU [m]. Further, in the management server 30, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the lower area A-D [m], the management server 30 lowers the lower left area A-LD [m] on the −Y side. Three areas to be added A-T1 [m] to A-T3 [m] are added to the -Y side of the area A-D [m] and the -Y side of the lower right area A-RD [m]. Set.

As described above, the display area FdH [m] is an area satisfying the above-mentioned equations (1) and (2). Therefore, the area addition planned area A-T [m] is located outside the display area FdH [m].

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, in the management server 30, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the peripheral area A-H [m], the character C [m] Each of the J areas A [m] located on the opposite side of the central area A-C [m] when viewed from the surrounding area A-H [m] where [m] exists is scheduled to be deleted. Set as S [m].

Specifically, in the present embodiment, in the management server 30, as shown in FIG. 5, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the right area A-R [m]. , Upper left area A-LU [m], left area A-L [m], and lower left area A-LD [m] are set to the areas to be deleted A-S1 [m] to A-S3 [m]. .. Further, in the management server 30, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the left area A-L [m], the upper right area A-RU [m] and the right area A-R Set [m] and the lower right area A-RD [m] to the areas A-S1 [m] to A-S3 [m] to be deleted. Further, in the management server 30, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the upper area A-U [m], the management server 30 has the lower left area A-LD [m] and the lower area A-D. Set [m] and the lower right area A-RD [m] to the areas A-S1 [m] to A-S3 [m] to be deleted. Further, in the management server 30, when the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the lower area A-D [m], the upper left area A-LU [m] and the upper area A-U Set [m] and the upper right area A-RU [m] to the areas A-S1 [m] to A-S3 [m] to be deleted.

As described above, the display area FdH [m] is an area satisfying the above-mentioned equations (1) and (2). Therefore, the area A-S [m] to be deleted is located outside the display area FdH [m].

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the field Fd [m] at time t2 after time t1.

In the present embodiment, when the area addition planned areas A-T1 [m] to A-TJ [m] are set, the management server 30 has J units based on the field Fd [m] as shown in FIG. Area A [m] is generated, and the generated J areas A [m] are added to the field Fd [m] in the areas A-T1 [m] to A-TJ [m] to be added. Specifically, in the management server 30, the character C [m] is added to the area A-T [m] from the area A [m] included in the field Fd [m] to the area A-T [m] to be added. Area A [m] is added to the area A-T [m] to be added so that it can be moved to [m]. More specifically, the management server 30 has a passage BT in the area A [m] included in the field Fd [m] and an area A [m] added to the area A-T [m] to be added to the area. The arrangement of the block BB of the area A [m] to be added to the area to be added to the area A-T [m] is determined so that the passage BT in the above area is connected.
When the management server 30 sets the areas A-S1 [m] to A-SJ [m] to be deleted, the management server 30 starts from the field Fd [m] and the areas A-S1 [m] to A-SJ [m] to be deleted. The J areas A [m] set in [m] are extinguished.

Then, in the management server 30, the character C [m] moves from the central area A-C [m] to the peripheral area A-H [m], and the area addition planned area A-T [m] and the deletion planned area A-T [m] When A-S [m] is set, the range of the field Fd [m] is moved so that the area A [m] in which the character C [m] exists becomes the central area A-C [m]. .. Specifically, when the management server 30 sets the area addition planned area A-T [m] and the deletion planned area A-S [m], the field Fd [m] is set in the area addition planned area A-T [m]. ], The field Fd [m] is added by adding the area A [m] and deleting the area A [m] set in the area A-S [m] to be deleted from the field Fd [m]. Move to a position that includes the planned area A-T [m] and does not include the planned deletion area A-S [m].
For example, in the management server 30, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the character C [m] existing in the central area A-C [m] at time t0 is in the right area A-R [m] at time t1. ], At time t2, the right area A-R [m] at time t0 is changed to the central area A-C [m], and the upper right area A-RU [m] at time t0 is changed to the upper area A-. Change to U [m], change the lower right area A-RD [m] at time t0 to the lower area A-D [m], and change the central area A-C [m] at time t0 to the left area A-L. Change to [m], change the upper area A-U [m] at time t0 to the upper left area A-LU [m], and change the lower area A-D [m] at time t0 to the lower left area A-LD [m]. ], And the area to be added in the planned area A-T1 [m] to A-T3 [m] set at time t1, the upper right area A-RU [m], the right area A-R [m], and Add the lower right area A-RD [m].

In the present embodiment, in the management server 30, after the character C [m] enters the surrounding areas A-H [m], the display area FdH [m] becomes the area addition planned area A-T [m]. Area A [m] is added in the area A-T [m] scheduled to be added during the period until it is reached. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the time when the area A [m] is added to the field Fd [m], the added area A [m] is located outside the display area FdH [m]. It will be.
Further, in the present embodiment, the management server 30 is set to the area A-S [m] to be deleted from the field Fd [m] after the character C [m] enters the peripheral areas A-H [m]. Delete the area A [m]. Therefore, in the present embodiment, at the time when the area A [m] is deleted from the field Fd [m], the deleted area A [m] is located outside the display area FdH [m]. Become.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the character C [m] moves and enters the peripheral area A-H [m] from the central area A-C [m], the management server 30 has the field Fd [ The field Fd [m] is moved in a direction based on the moving direction of the character C [m] without changing the size of m]. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the field Fd [m] is larger than the nine areas A [m] for the user U [m] who operates the character C [m]. ] Can be made to feel like having.

[4. Management server configuration]
Hereinafter, an example of the configuration of the management server 30 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 10.

FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the management server 30.

As shown in FIG. 7, the management server 30 communicates between a control unit 310 that controls each unit of the management server 30, a storage unit 320 that stores various information, and an external device such as a terminal device 10-m. A communication unit 330 for execution is provided.

The control unit 310 includes a game control unit 311, a display control unit 312, and a field setting unit 313.

The game control unit 311 (an example of the “game progress unit”) controls the progress of a predetermined game executed in the terminal device 10-m.
The field setting unit 313 includes an area setting unit 314 and a selection unit 315.

The area setting unit 314 generates field information indicating the field Fd [m]. Further, the area setting unit 314 sets the area addition planned area A-T [m] for the field Fd [m], and in the area addition planned area A-T [m], the area is set to the field Fd [m]. Add A [m]. Further, the area setting unit 314 sets the area A-S [m] to be deleted in the field Fd [m], and from the field Fd [m], the area A [corresponding to the area A-S [m] to be deleted. m] is deleted. Then, the area setting unit 314 adds the area A [m] to the field Fd [m] and deletes the area A [m] from the field Fd [m] so that the contents of the field Fd [m] can be changed. When it fluctuates, the field information is updated according to the fluctuation.

The selection unit 315 selects two or more characters C from the characters C [1] to C [M] based on the position of the character C [m] in the field Fd [m], so that the selection unit 315 has two or more characters C. Generate a group consisting of character C. Although the details will be described later, when the selection unit 315 selects two characters C, the area setting unit 314 has the two characters C for the two fields Fd corresponding to the two characters C. By setting one or a plurality of common areas AK that can be moved, the two fields Fd are set to be connected. In addition, in the state where two characters C are selected, the selection unit 315 further selects one character C of the two characters C and a character C different from the two characters C. A group consisting of three or more characters C can be generated.

The display control unit 312 generates display information based on the field information. Then, the display control unit 312 transmits the generated display information to the terminal device 10-m, so that the field Fd [m] indicated by the field information is transmitted to the display unit 150 provided in the terminal device 10-m. The image of the display area FdH [m] is displayed.

The storage unit 320 stores the user information table TBL1, the selection state management table TBL2, and the control programs PGs (an example of "program") of the management server 30.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the user information table TBL1.

As illustrated in FIG. 8, the user information table TBL1 has M records corresponding to users U [1] to U [M] on a one-to-one basis.
Each record in the user information table TBL1 stores user information, which is information related to the user U [m].

The user information related to the user U [m] includes a user ID which is information for uniquely identifying the user U [m] from the users U [1] to U [M] and the user U [m]. Terminal information that is information about the terminal device 10-m to be operated, character information that is information about the character C [m] that is the operation target of the user U [m], and a field Fd [that the character C [m] can move. Contains field information, which is information about [m].

The terminal information related to the terminal device 10-m includes a terminal ID which is information for uniquely identifying the terminal device 10-m from a plurality of terminal devices 10-1 to 10-M, and the terminal device 10-m. Includes access source information, which is information about the area where the terminal device is located or the IP address of the terminal device 10-m.
The character information related to the character C [m] includes a character ID which is information for uniquely identifying the character C [m] from the characters C [1] to C [M], and the character C in a predetermined game. A skill level indicating the degree of high ability of [m], a maximum hit point indicating the maximum value of a predetermined game continuation ability by character C [m], and a predetermined game continuation ability by character C [m]. Remaining hit points indicating the current value of, character position information indicating the position of the character C [m] as seen from the center of a predetermined location in the field Fd [m], for example, the central area A-C [m], and the field Fd. Among [m], the character existence area information indicating the area A [m] in which the character C [m] exists is included.
As described above, the field information is the information generated by the area setting unit 314. The field information related to the field Fd [m] is the field ID which is the information for uniquely identifying the field Fd [m] from the fields Fd [1] to Fd [M], and the field Fd [m]. The contents include, for example, field shape information indicating the arrangement of the block BB in the field Fd [m].

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the selection state management table TBL2.

As illustrated in FIG. 9, the selection state management table TBL2 has one or more records corresponding to all combinations of the two characters C selected by the selection unit 315 and one-to-one. In the following, the two characters C selected by the selection unit 315 may be referred to as paired characters.

Each record of the selection state management table TBL2 stores selection information which is information about a pair of characters selected by the selection unit 315.

The selection information includes a selection ID, which is information for uniquely identifying one pair of characters from all the paired characters selected by the selection unit 315, and all groups existing in a predetermined game. From the group ID, which is information for uniquely identifying the group to which one pair of characters belongs, and one pair of selected character information indicating each character ID of two characters C constituting one pair of characters. Includes common area information, which is information about one or more common areas AK set in the two fields Fd corresponding to the two characters C constituting the character.

The common area information is set in two fields Fd corresponding to two characters C constituting one pair of characters, and each of one or a plurality of common areas A to K of the two fields Fd This is information indicating which of the nine areas A constituting each of the areas A corresponds to.
For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the character C [m1] having the user ID “u001” and the character C [m2] having the user ID “u002”, which are the opposite characters corresponding to the selection ID “s001”, (M1 is a natural number satisfying 1 ≦ m1 ≦ M. m2 is a natural number other than m1 satisfying 1 ≦ m2 ≦ M). In the following, of the N common areas A-K in which the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] can move, the nth common area A-K is referred to as the common area A-Kn [m1] [. It may be referred to as [m2] (N is a natural number satisfying N ≧ 1, n is a natural number satisfying 1 ≦ n ≦ N).
In the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper area A-U [m1] of the field Fd [m1] in which the character C [m1] can move and the lower left of the field Fd [m2] in which the character C [m2] can move. Area A-LD [m2] is set as common area A-K1 [m1] [m2], and of field Fd [m1], upper right area A-RU [m1] and field Fd [m2]. ], The central area A-C [m2] is set as the common area A-K2 [m1] [m2]. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the upper area A-U [m1] of the field Fd [m1] and the lower left area A-LD [m2] of the field Fd [m2] are the same area A [m. ], And the upper right area A-RU [m1] of the field Fd [m1] and the central area A-C [m2] of the field Fd [m2] are the same area A [m]. The field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] will be connected.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the management server 30.

As shown in FIG. 10, the management server 30 communicates with a processor 3000 that controls each part of the management server 30, a storage device 3001 that stores various information, and an external device that exists outside the management server 30. The communication device 3002 and the above are provided.

The storage device 3001 is an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) that stores various information such as a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) that functions as a work area of the processor 3000 and various information such as control programs PGs of the management server 30. It includes one or both of the non-volatile memory such as the above, and provides a function as a storage unit 320.
The processor 3000 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and functions as a control unit 310 by executing control programs PGs stored in the storage device 3001 and operating according to the control program PGs.
The communication device 3002 is hardware for communicating with an external device existing outside the management server 30 via one or both of the wired network and the wireless network, and provides a function as the communication unit 330.

The processor 3000 is configured to include hardware such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) in addition to or in place of the CPU. It may be what is done. In this case, a part or all of the control unit 310 realized by the processor 3000 may be realized by hardware such as a DSP.

[5. Field fluctuations in a given game]
Hereinafter, fluctuations in the field Fd [m] in a predetermined game will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 21. In the following, an example of the fluctuation of the field Fd [m] shown in FIGS. 11 to 21 may be referred to as a “field fluctuation example”.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1] (an example of a “first field”) and a field Fd [m2] (an example of a “second field”) at time t0.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the field variation example, at time t0, the character C [m1] exists in the central area A-C [m1] of the fields Fd [m1], and the character C [m2] is in the field. It is assumed that the Fd [m2] exists in the central area A-C [m2].
In this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 11, it is assumed that the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction in the field Fd [m1] coincide with the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction in the field Fd [m2]. To do. In other words, in the present embodiment, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are both spaces whose directions are defined by the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. However, in the present embodiment, the relative positional relationship between the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] is arbitrary at time t0. In other words, in the present embodiment, at time t0, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are distinct, having only the point that the direction is defined by the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction as a common feature. It is defined as an independent space.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1] and a field Fd [m2] at a time t1 after the time t0.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the field variation example, in the period from time t0 to time t1, the character C [m1] is in the field Fd [m1] from the central area A-C [m1] to the right area A-R. It is assumed that the character C [m2] moves from the central area A-C [m2] to the left area A-L [m2] in the field Fd [m2] after moving to [m1].
Therefore, at time t1, the area setting unit 314 has the upper right area A-RU [m1], the right area A-R [m1], and the lower right area A-RD [m1] of the field Fd [m1]. On the + X side of, set three areas to be added, A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1], and set the upper left area A-LU [m1], left area A-L [m1], and lower left. Set the area A-LD [m1] to the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted. Further, at time t1, the area setting unit 314 of the field Fd [m2] includes the upper left area A-LU [m2], the left area A-L [m2], and the lower left area A-LD [m2]. Three areas to be added are set on the X side, A-T1 [m2] to A-T3 [m2], and the upper right area A-RU [m2], the right area A-R [m2], and the lower right. Set the area A-RD [m2] to the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted.

In the present embodiment, the selection unit 315 has the character C [1] when the two characters C are in an opposing relationship (an example of a "predetermined relationship") and the two characters C satisfy a predetermined matching condition. ] To C [M], the two characters C are selected.

Here, the facing relationship means that in one field Fd in which one character C exists among two characters C, from the central area A-C of one field Fd to the peripheral area A in which one character C exists. In the other field Fd in which the other character C exists, the direction indicating -H and the direction indicating the peripheral area A-H in which the other character C exists from the central area A-C of the other field Fd are The relationship is in the opposite direction.
As shown in FIG. 12, in the field variation example, in the field Fd [m1], the direction indicating the right area A-R [m1] in which the character C [m1] exists from the central area A-C [m1] and In the field Fd [m2], the direction from the central area A-C [m2] is opposite to the direction indicating the left area A-L [m2] in which the character C [m2] exists. That is, in the field variation example, the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] are in an opposite relationship at the time t1.

Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined matching condition is a condition that the absolute value of the difference between the skill levels of the two characters C is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold value.
However, the predetermined matching condition is not limited to such an aspect, and any condition can be used as long as it enables the two characters C to smoothly play against each other or cooperate with each other. May be good. For example, the predetermined matching condition is that the distance between the two areas indicated by the two access source information included in the two user information corresponding to the two characters C is equal to or less than the predetermined distance. May be good.

In the present embodiment, the selection unit 315 selects the two characters C when the two characters C are opposed to each other and the two characters C satisfy a predetermined matching condition. Is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when the two characters C are opposed to each other, the selection unit 315 may select the two characters C regardless of whether or not the two characters C satisfy a predetermined matching condition. Further, for example, the selection unit 315 determines whether or not to select the two characters C when the two characters C are in an opposing relationship and the two characters C satisfy a predetermined matching condition. May be possible.

In the field variation example, it is assumed that the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] satisfy a predetermined matching condition at the time t1. Therefore, the selection unit 315 selects the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] at the time t1, and generates a group to which the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] belong.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1] and a field Fd [m2] at a time t2 after the time t1.
As shown in FIG. 13, at time t2, the area setting unit 314 sets 3 in the area addition scheduled areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] set for the field Fd [m1] at time t1. By adding the areas A [m1] and deleting the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted set in the field Fd [m1] at time t1, the character C at time t2. The field Fd [m1] is moved so that the area A [m1] in which [m1] exists becomes the central area A-C [m1]. The three areas A [m1] that the area setting unit 314 adds to the field Fd [m1] at time t2 are an example of the "first area".
Further, at time t2, the area setting unit 314 sets three areas A [m2] in the areas A-T1 [m2] to A-T3 [m2] set for the field Fd [m2] at time t1. By adding m2] and deleting the areas A-S1 [m2] to A-S3 [m2] to be deleted set in the field Fd [m2] at time t1, the character C [m2] exists at time t2. The field Fd [m2] is moved so that the area A [m2] is the central area A-C [m2]. The three areas A [m2] added by the area setting unit 314 to the field Fd [m2] at time t2 are an example of the "second area".

As described above, in the field variation example, it is assumed that the selection unit 315 selects the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] at the time t1. Therefore, the area setting unit 314 has three areas A [m1] to be added to the area addition planned areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] at time t2, and the area addition planned area A-. Three areas A [m2] to be added to T1 [m2] to A-T3 [m2] are added to the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] based on the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2]. Is generated as a common area A-K1 [m1] [m2] to A-K3 [m1] [m2] that can be moved.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the area setting unit 314 sets the upper right area A-RU [m1] and the upper left area A-LU [m2] to the common area A-K1 [m1] at time t2. Generated as [m2], right area A-R [m1] and left area A-L [m2] are generated as common area A-K2 [m1] [m2], and lower right area A-RD [m1] And the lower left area A-LD [m2] is generated as the common area A-K3 [m1] [m2]. Therefore, in the field variation example, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] share the common area A-K1 [m1] [m2] to A-K3 [m1] [m2] at time t2. It will exist in a manner connected to. In this case, the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] can move between the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] by the passage BT provided in the common area AK [m1] [m2]. It becomes a state. At time t2, the common area AK [m1] [m2] exists outside the range of the display area FdH [m1] and the display area FdH [m2].
That is, in the present embodiment, when the common area AK [m1] [m2] is added to the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2], the direction in the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] ] Is defined by the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and the relative positional relationship between the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] is the field Fd [m1] and the common area AK [m1]. ] [M2] is defined by the relative positional relationship of the field Fd [m2] and the common area AK [m1] [m2]. In other words, when the common area A-K [m1] [m2] is added to the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2], the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are the characters C. [m1] and character C [m2] will be connected as one space where they can come and go.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the common area A- which is the traveling direction of the character C [m1] and in which the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] can move outside the display area FdH [m1]. K [m1] [m2] is added. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the character C [m1] encounters the character C [m2] in the flow in which the user U [m1] advances the predetermined game using the character C [m1], and the character C [m2] is used. It is possible to produce that the battle between C [m1] and character C [m2] is started. As a result, in the present embodiment, the user U [m1] can start a battle with another user U without being forced to wait without playing a predetermined game.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1] and a field Fd [m2] at a time t3 after the time t2.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the field variation example, in the period from time t2 to time t3, the character C [m1] is in the field Fd [m1] from the central area A-C [m1] to the right area A-R. It is assumed that the character C [m2] moves to [m1] and does not move.
Therefore, at time t3, the area setting unit 314 has the upper right area A-RU [m1], the right area A-R [m1], and the lower right area A-RD [m1] of the field Fd [m1]. On the + X side of, set three areas to be added, A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1]. That is, in this case, the area addition planned area A-T1 [m1] is provided at the same position as the upper area A-U [m2] of the field Fd [m2], and the area addition planned area A-T2 [m1] is It is provided at the same position as the central area A-C [m2] of the field Fd [m2], and the area A-T3 [m1] to be added is the same position as the lower area A-D [m2] of the field Fd [m2]. Will be provided in.
Further, at time t3, the area setting unit 314 sets the upper left area A-LU [m1], the left area A-L [m1], and the lower left area A-LD [m1] in the field Fd [m1]. Set to the areas to be deleted A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1].

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1] and a field Fd [m2] at a time t4 after the time t3.
As shown in FIG. 15, at time t4, the area setting unit 314 sets 3 in the area addition scheduled areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] set for the field Fd [m1] at time t3. By adding the areas A [m1] and deleting the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted set in the field Fd [m1] at time t3, the character C at time t4. The field Fd [m1] is moved so that the area A [m1] in which [m1] exists becomes the central area A-C [m1]. The three areas A [m1] that the area setting unit 314 adds to the field Fd [m1] at time t4 are an example of the "third area".

In the present embodiment, the area setting unit 314 is a case where the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are connected, and the area addition planned area A-T set for the field Fd [m1] is set. When [m1] and one area A [m2] of the field Fd [m2] are at the same position, one of the fields Fd [m1] in the area to be added area A-T [m1]. Area A [m2] of is added as area A [m1]. In other words, the positional relationship between the common area A-K [m1] [m2] and the planned area addition area A-T [m1], and the common area A-K [m1] [m2] and one area A [m2]. When the positional relationship of is the same (an example of the "first relationship"), the field Fd [m2] is opposed to the field Fd [m1] in the area addition planned area A-T [m1]. One area A [m2], which is a part of, is added as area A [m1].

Specifically, at time t4, as shown in FIG. 15, the area setting unit 314 is above the field Fd [m2] with respect to the field Fd [m1] in the area addition planned area A-T1 [m1]. Area A-U [m2] is added as the upper right area A-RU [m1], and in the area A-T2 [m1] where the area is planned to be added, the central area of the field Fd [m2] is compared with the field Fd [m1]. A-C [m2] is added as the right area A-R [m1], and in the area A-T3 [m1] where the area is planned to be added, the area A below the field Fd [m2] is compared with the field Fd [m1]. -Add D [m2] as the lower right area A-RD [m1]. As a result, in the field variation example, at time t4, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] exist in such a manner that they are connected so as to share the six common areas AK [m1] [m2]. Will be done.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1] and a field Fd [m2] at a time t5 after the time t4.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the field variation example, in the period from time t4 to time t5, the character C [m1] is in the field Fd [m1] from the central area A-C [m1] to the lower area A-D. It is assumed that the character C [m2] moves to [m1] and does not move.
Therefore, at time t5, the area setting unit 314 has the lower left area A-LD [m1], the lower area A-D [m1], and the lower right area A-RD [m1] of the field Fd [m1]. On the -Y side of, set three areas to be added, A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1]. That is, in this case, the area addition planned areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] are provided at positions not included in the field Fd [m2].
Further, at time t5, the area setting unit 314 sets the upper left area A-LU [m1], the upper area A-U [m1], and the upper right area A-RU [m1] in the field Fd [m1]. Set to the areas to be deleted A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1].

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1] and a field Fd [m2] at a time t6 after the time t5.
As shown in FIG. 17, at time t6, the area setting unit 314 sets 3 in the area addition scheduled areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] set for the field Fd [m1] at time t5. By adding the areas A [m1] and deleting the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted set in the field Fd [m1] at time t5, the character C at time t6. The field Fd [m1] is moved so that the area A [m1] in which [m1] exists becomes the central area A-C [m1].

In the present embodiment, the area setting unit 314 is a case where the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are connected, and the area addition planned area A-T set for the field Fd [m1] is set. If [m1] is not included in the field Fd [m2], the newly generated area A [m1] is added to the field Fd [m1] in the area addition planned area A-T [m1]. In other words, the positional relationship between the common area A-K [m1] [m2] and the planned area addition area A-T [m1], and the common area A-K [m1] [m2] and any area A [m2]. When the positional relationship of is different (an example of the "second relationship"), the newly generated area A with respect to the field Fd [m1] in the area addition planned area A-T [m1]. Add [m1].

Specifically, at time t6, as shown in FIG. 17, the area setting unit 314 relatives to the field Fd [m1] in the areas A-T1 [m] to A-T3 [m] scheduled to be added. Three newly generated areas A [m1] based on the field Fd [m1] are combined with the lower left area A-LD [m1], the lower area A-D [m1], and the lower right area A-RD [m1]. ] To add. Further, at time t6, as shown in FIG. 17, the area setting unit 314 deletes the two common areas A-K [m1] [m2] set as the planned deletion areas A-S [m1]. As a result, in the field variation example, at time t6, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] exist in such a manner that they are connected so as to share the four common areas AK [m1] [m2]. Will be done.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1], a field Fd [m2], and a field Fd [m3] at a time t7 after the time t6 (m3 satisfies 1 ≦ m3 ≦ M). Natural numbers other than m1 and m2).
As shown in FIG. 18, in the field variation example, in the period from time t6 to time t7, the character C [m1] is in the field Fd [m1] from the central area A-C [m1] to the lower area A-D. It is assumed that the character C [m2] moves to [m1] and does not move. Further, in the field variation example, in the period from time t6 to time t7, the character C [m3] that does not belong to the group including the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] is the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd. It is assumed that the field Fd [m3], which is not connected to [m2], moves from the central area A-C [m3] to the upper area A-U [m3].

Therefore, at time t7, the area setting unit 314 has the lower left area A-LD [m1], the lower area A-D [m1], and the lower right area A-RD [m1] of the field Fd [m1]. On the -Y side of, set three areas to be added, A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1]. In this case, the areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] to be added are provided at positions not included in the field Fd [m2]. Further, at time t7, the area setting unit 314 sets the upper left area A-LU [m1], the upper area A-U [m1], and the upper right area A-RU [m1] in the field Fd [m1]. Set to the areas to be deleted A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1].
Further, at time t7, the area setting unit 314 + Y of the upper left area A-LU [m3], the upper area A-U [m3], and the upper right area A-RU [m3] of the field Fd [m3]. Set three area addition areas A-T1 [m3] to A-T3 [m3] on the side. Further, at time t7, the area setting unit 314 sets the lower left area A-LD [m3], the lower area A-D [m3], and the lower right area A-RD [m3] in the field Fd [m3]. , Set to the area to be deleted A-S1 [m3] to A-S3 [m3].

That is, in the field variation example, the character C [m1] and the character C [m3] are in an opposite relationship at time t7.
In the field variation example, it is assumed that the character C [m1] and the character C [m3] satisfy the predetermined matching conditions at the time t7. That is, in the field variation example, at time t7, the selection unit 315 selects the character C [m1] and the character C [m3], and the character C [m3] is selected from the character C [m1] and the character C [m2]. Imagine adding to a group of

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1], a field Fd [m2], and a field Fd [m3] at a time t8 after the time t7.
As shown in FIG. 19, at time t8, the area setting unit 314 sets 3 in the area addition scheduled areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] set for the field Fd [m1] at time t7. By adding the areas A [m1] and deleting the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted set in the field Fd [m1] at time t7, the character C at time t8. The field Fd [m1] is moved so that the area A [m1] in which [m1] exists becomes the central area A-C [m1].
Further, at time t8, the area setting unit 314 sets three areas A [in the area addition scheduled areas A-T1 [m3] to A-T3 [m3] set for the field Fd [m3] at time t7. By adding m3] and deleting the areas A-S1 [m3] to A-S3 [m3] to be deleted set in the field Fd [m3] at time t7, the character C [m3] exists at time t8. The field Fd [m3] is moved so that the area A [m3] is the central area A-C [m3].

As described above, the selection unit 315 selects the character C [m1] and the character C [m3] at time t7. Therefore, the area setting unit 314 has three areas A [m1] to be added to the area addition planned areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] at time t8, and the area addition planned area A-. Three areas A [m3] to be added to T1 [m3] to A-T3 [m3] are added to the character C [m1] and the character C [m3] based on the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m3]. Is generated as a common area A-K1 [m1] [m3] to A-K3 [m1] [m3] that can be moved.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, the area setting unit 314 sets the lower left area A-LD [m1] and the upper left area A-LU [m3] to the common area A-K1 [m1] at time t8. Generated as [m3], lower area A-D [m1] and upper area A-U [m3] are generated as common area A-K2 [m1] [m3], lower right area A-RD [m1] And the upper right area A-RU [m3] is generated as the common area A-K3 [m1] [m3]. Further, the area setting unit 314 deletes the two common areas A-K [m1] [m2] set as the scheduled deletion areas A-S [m1] at time t8.
Therefore, in the field variation example, at time t8, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are connected so as to share the two common areas AK [m1] [m2], and the fields are also connected. The Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m3] will exist in such a manner that they are connected so as to share the three common areas AK [m1] [m3].

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1], a field Fd [m2], and a field Fd [m3] at a time t9 after the time t8.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the field variation example, in the period from time t8 to time t9, the character C [m1] is in the field Fd [m1] from the central area A-C [m1] to the lower area A-D. It is assumed that the character C [m2] and the character C [m3] do not move after moving to [m1].
Therefore, at time t9, the area setting unit 314 has the lower left area A-LD [m1], the lower area A-D [m1], and the lower right area A-RD [m1] of the field Fd [m1]. On the -Y side of, set three areas to be added, A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1]. That is, in this case, the area addition planned areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] are provided at positions included in the field Fd [m3].
Further, at time t9, the area setting unit 314 sets the upper left area A-LU [m1], the upper area A-U [m1], and the upper right area A-RU [m1] in the field Fd [m1]. Set to the areas to be deleted A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1].

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a field Fd [m1], a field Fd [m2], and a field Fd [m3] at a time t10 after the time t9.
As shown in FIG. 21, at time t10, the area setting unit 314 sets 3 in the area addition scheduled areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] set for the field Fd [m1] at time t9. By adding the areas A [m1] and deleting the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted set in the field Fd [m1] at time t9, the character C at time t10. The field Fd [m1] is moved so that the area A [m1] in which [m1] exists becomes the central area A-C [m1].

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, at time t10, the area setting unit 314 of the field Fd [m3] with respect to the field Fd [m1] in the area addition planned area A-T1 [m1]. The left area A-L [m3] is added as the lower left area A-LD [m1], and in the area A-T2 [m1] where the area is planned to be added, the center of the field Fd [m3] with respect to the field Fd [m1]. Areas A-C [m3] are added as lower areas A-D [m1], and in the area A-T3 [m1] where the area is planned to be added, the area to the right of the field Fd [m3] is relative to the field Fd [m1]. Add A-R [m3] as the lower right area A-RD [m1]. As a result, in the field variation example, at time t10, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m3] exist in such a manner that they are connected so as to share the six common areas AK [m1] [m3]. Will be done.

The area setting unit 314 deletes the two common areas A-K [m1] [m2] set as the scheduled deletion areas A-S [m1] at time t10. Therefore, in the field variation example, the common area AK [m1] [m2] shared by the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] disappears at time t10.

In the present embodiment, the selection unit 315 selects the character C [m1] and the character C [m2], makes the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] belong to the same group, and then sets the field Fd [ When the common area AK [m1] [m2] shared by m1] and the field Fd [m2] disappears, the selection of character C [m1] and character C [m2] is deselected, and character C [m1] and character C [m1] and The state shifts to the state where the character C [m2] does not belong to the same group. In other words, after selecting the character C [m1] and the character C [m2], the selection unit 315 of the character C [m1] in a state where the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are connected. There is a relationship (an example of "predetermined positional relationship") that all areas A [m1] adjacent to existing area A [m1] and area A [m2] where character C [m2] exists are not adjacent to each other. When it is established, the selection of the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] is deselected, and the state shifts to the state in which the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are not connected. In the present embodiment, "two areas A are adjacent to each other" means that the two areas A are adjacent to each other in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction, and the two areas A are adjacent to each other in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. It is a concept that includes adjoining in diagonal directions that intersect in directions.

Therefore, in the field variation example, the character C [m1] cannot move the field Fd [m2] at the time t10, and the character C [m2] cannot move the field Fd [m1] at the time t10. .. That is, in the field variation example, the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] shift to the unmatchable state at the time t10.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] can play against each other based on the operation of the terminal device 10 by the user U [m1] or the user U [m2]. One of the states in which the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] cannot play against each other is selected. That is, according to the present embodiment, each user U [m] sets the character C [m] operated by the user U [m] based on the operation of the terminal device 10 by the user U [m]. It is possible to select whether or not to play against another character C operated by the user U.

[6. Management server operation example]
Hereinafter, an example of the operation of the management server 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25.

22 to 25 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the management server 30 when the management server 30 manages a predetermined game being executed by the terminal device 10-m1. The values m1, m2, and m3 appearing in FIGS. 22 to 25 may be different from the values m1, m2, and m3 appearing in the field variation examples shown in FIGS. 11 to 21.

As shown in FIG. 22, when the user U [m1] starts a predetermined game in the terminal device 10-m1, the area setting unit 314 can move the character C [m1] operated by the user U [m1]. Generate the field Fd [m1] (S100). Specifically, the area setting unit 314 generates field information indicating the field Fd [m1] in step S100.
The game control unit 311 receives the operation result when the user U [m1] operates the operation unit 140 of the terminal device 10-m1 after the predetermined game is started (S102).
The game control unit 311 moves the character C [m1] in the field Fd [m1] based on the reception result in step S102 (S104). If the operation of the user U [m1] received in step S102 is different from the operation of moving the character C [m1], the game control unit 311 responds to the operation in the field in step S104. Change the situation of Fd [m1].
After that, the game control unit 311 updates the character information among the user information based on the movement result of the character C [m1] in step S104 (S106).
Then, the display control unit 312 generates display information based on the character information and the field information, and based on the display information, sets the display area FdH [m] of the field Fd [m] to the terminal device 10-m1. It is displayed on the display unit 150 (S108).

Next, in the area setting unit 314, as shown in FIG. 22, the character C [m1] is set to the peripheral area A-H [m1] other than the central area A-C [m1] in the field Fd [m1]. It is determined whether or not it exists (S110).
If the result of the determination in step S110 is negative, the area setting unit 314 advances the process to step S102.
If the result of the determination in step S110 is affirmative, the area setting unit 314 determines the area addition planned area A-T1 [in the field Fd [m1] based on the position of the area A [m1] in which the character C [m1] exists. The positions of m1] to A-T3 [m1] are determined, and the area addition planned areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] are set at the determined positions (S112).
Further, the area setting unit 314 of the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted based on the position of the area A [m1] in which the character C [m1] exists in the field Fd [m1]. The position is determined, and the area A [m1] at the determined position is set to the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted (S114).

Next, as shown in FIG. 23, the selection unit 315 has a character C [m2] having an opposite relationship with the character C [m1] among the characters C [1] to C [M] excluding the character C [m1]. ] Exists or not (S120).
If the result of the determination in step S120 is negative, the selection unit 315 advances the process to step S140.
If the result of the determination in step S120 is affirmative, the selection unit 315 determines whether or not the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] satisfy the predetermined matching condition based on the user information (S122). ).
If the result of the determination in step S122 is negative, the selection unit 315 advances the process to step S140.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the number of characters C that can belong to a single group at the same time is a predetermined number or less.
Therefore, when the result of the determination in step S122 is affirmative, the selection unit 315 assigns the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] to the same group based on the selection information. It is determined whether or not the number of characters C to which the character belongs is equal to or less than a predetermined number (S124).
If the result of the determination in step S124 is negative, the selection unit 315 advances the process to step S140.
If the result of the determination in step S120 is affirmative, the selection unit 315 selects the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] (S126). Specifically, in step S126, the selection unit 315 corresponds to the user information corresponding to the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] from among the plurality of user information stored in the user information table TBL1. Character C [m1] and character C [m2] are selected by selecting the user information to be used.
Then, the selection unit 315 generates selection information indicating that the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] belong to the same group based on the selected user information, thereby generating the character C [m1]. ] And character C [m2] belong to the same group (S128).
Next, the area setting unit 314 shares the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] based on the user information corresponding to the character C [m1] and the user information corresponding to the character C [m2]. The contents of the common areas A-K [m1] [m2] to be shared are determined (S130).
Then, the area setting unit 314 sets the common area A-K [m1] [m2] determined in step S130 to the area addition planned area A-T [m1] determined in step S112, thereby setting the common area A-T [m1]. AK [m1] [m2] is added to the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] (S132). In step S132, the area setting unit 314 updates the common area information of the selection information in response to the addition of the common areas AK [m1] [m2] to the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2]. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 24, the selection unit 315 includes the character C in the characters C [1] to C [M] excluding the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] based on the selection information. It is determined whether or not the character C [m3] belonging to the same group as [m1] exists (S140).
If the result of the determination in step S140 is negative, the selection unit 315 advances the process to step S170.
If the result of the determination in step S140 is affirmative, the area setting unit 314 determines whether or not the addition of the area A [m1] to the planned area addition area A-T [m1] has not been completed, that is, in step S132. It is determined whether or not the common area A-K [m1] [m2] is added to the area addition planned area A-T [m1] (S142).
If the result of the determination in step S142 is negative, the area setting unit 314 advances the process to step S158.

If the result of the determination in step S142 is affirmative, the area setting unit 314 sets the variable j to "1" (S144).
Next, the area setting unit 314 determines whether or not the area addition planned area A-Tj [m1] is included in the movable field Fd [m3] of the character C [m3] (S146).
If the result of the determination in step S146 is affirmative, the area setting unit 314 sets the area A which is a part of the field Fd [m3] with respect to the field Fd [m1] in the area addition planned area A-Tj [m1]. [M3] is added as area A [m1] (S148). That is, the area setting unit 314 adds the common areas AK [m1] [m3] to the field Fd [m1] in step S148. In step S148, the area setting unit 314 updates the common area information of the selection information in response to the addition of the common areas AK [m1] [m3] to the field Fd [m1].
If the result of the determination in step S146 is negative, the area setting unit 314 generates a new area A [m1] to be added in the area addition planned area A-Tj [m1] based on the field Fd [m1]. (S150).
Then, the area setting unit 314 adds the area A [m1] generated in step S150 to the field Fd [m1] in the area addition planned area A-Tj [m1] (S152).
Next, the area setting unit 314 determines whether or not the variable j satisfies "j <J" (S154). In other words, the area setting unit 314 plans to add a part or all of the (J) area addition planned areas A-T [m1] to be set for the field Fd [m1]. It is determined whether or not the setting of A-T [m1] has not been completed.
If the result of the determination in step S154 is affirmative, the area setting unit 314 adds "1" to the variable j (S156), and then proceeds to the process in step S146.

If the result of the determination in step S142 or S154 is negative, the area setting unit 314 deletes the area A [m1] set in the area A-S [m1] to be deleted in step S114 among the fields Fd [m1]. (S158). When the area setting unit 314 deletes the common area AK [m1] [m3] from the field Fd [m1] in step S158, the area setting unit 314 deletes the common area AK [m1] [m3] of the selection information according to the content of the deletion. Update the information.
Next, the selection unit 315 determines whether or not all the common areas AK [m1] [m3] have disappeared based on the selection information (S160).
If the result of the determination in step S160 is negative, the selection unit 315 advances the process to step S178.
If the result of the determination in step S160 is affirmative, the selection unit 315 deselects the character C [m1] and the character C [m3], and the character C [m1] and the character C [m3] belong to the same group. The state is changed to the non-existing state (S162), and then the process proceeds to step S178.

If the result of the determination in step S140 is negative, the area setting unit 314 determines whether or not the addition of the area A [m1] to the planned area addition area A-T [m1] has not been completed, as shown in FIG. 25. That is, in step S132, it is determined whether or not the common area A-K [m1] [m2] is added to the area addition planned area A-T [m1] (S170).
If the result of the determination in step S170 is negative, the area setting unit 314 proceeds to the process in step S176.
If the result of the determination in step S170 is affirmative, the area setting unit 314 generates a new area A [m1] to be added in the area addition planned area A-T [m1] based on the field Fd [m1]. (S172).
Then, the area setting unit 314 adds the area A [m1] generated in step S172 to the field Fd [m1] in the area addition planned area A-T [m1] (S174).
Next, the area setting unit 314 deletes the area A [m1] set in the area A-S [m1] to be deleted in step S114 from the field Fd [m1] (S176).
Then, the area setting unit 314 determines the result of adding the area A [m1] to the area to be added to the area A-T [m1] and deleting the area A [m1] in the area A-S [m1] to be deleted. Based on this, the field Fd [m1] is updated by updating the field information (S178).

After that, the game control unit 311 determines whether or not the predetermined game end condition by the user U [m1] is satisfied (S180). Here, the predetermined game end condition by the user U [m1] may be, for example, that the remaining hit points of the character C [m1] become "0", or the mission related to the predetermined game is set. It may be achieved.
Then, when the result of the determination in step S180 is negative, the game control unit 311 advances the process to step S102, and when the result of the determination in step S180 is affirmative, the game control unit 311 performs the process shown in FIGS. 22 to 25. To finish.

[7. Conclusion of the embodiment]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the area setting unit 314 adds a common area AK [m1] [m2] in which the character C [m2] can move in the traveling direction of the character C [m1]. To do. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the user U [m1] can start a battle with another user U [m2] in a predetermined game flow. Thereby, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the user U [m1] from occurring in a situation of waiting without playing a predetermined game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the area setting unit 314 sets the area addition planned area A-T [m] outside the display area FdH [m], and also sets the area to be deleted outside the display area FdH [m]. Set AS [m]. That is, in the present embodiment, the area setting unit 314 adds the area A [m] to the field Fd [m] outside the display area FdH [m], and also outside the display area FdH [m]. In, the area A [m] is deleted from the field Fd [m]. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the user U [m] the impression that the field Fd [m] has an infinite size.

Further, in the present embodiment, the area setting unit 314 adds an area A [m] to the field Fd [m], and deletes the area A [m] from the field Fd [m] to form a field. The number of areas A [m] constituting Fd [m] can be kept constant. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, for example, the data of the field information which is the information about the field Fd [m] as compared with the case where the area A [m] is not added or deleted to the field Fd [m]. It is possible to keep the amount small. This makes it possible to reduce the load on the management server 30 that manages the field information. Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to keep the amount of data of the display information generated based on the field information small. Therefore, for example, addition and deletion of the area A [m] to the field Fd [m]. It is possible to keep the amount of data related to communication between the management server 30 and the terminal device 10-m small as compared with the case where the above is not performed.

[B. Modification example]
Each of the above forms can be transformed in various ways. A specific mode of modification is illustrated below. Two or more embodiments arbitrarily selected from the following examples can be appropriately merged within a mutually consistent range. For the elements whose actions and functions are the same as those of the embodiment in the modified examples illustrated below, the reference numerals referred to in the above description will be diverted and detailed description of each will be omitted as appropriate.

[Modification 1]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where two characters C facing each other meet is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, three or more characters C in an opposite relationship may be able to encounter at the same time.

In this modification, at time ta0, the character C [m1] exists in the central area A-C [m1] of the field Fd [m1], and the character C [m2] is in the center of the field Fd [m2]. It is assumed that the character C [m3] exists in the area A-C [m2] and the character C [m3] exists in the central area A-C [m3] of the fields Fd [m3] (not shown). In this modification, it is assumed that the character C [m1], the character C [m2], and the character C [m3] do not belong to the same group at the time ta0.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing an aspect of the field Fd [m] according to the present modification at the time ta1 after the time ta0.
As shown in FIG. 26, in this modification, in the period from time ta0 to time ta1, the character C [m1] is in the field Fd [m1] from the central area A-C [m1] to the right area A-R. Moving to [m1], character C [m2] moves from the central area A-C [m2] of the field Fd [m2] to the left area A-L [m2], and character C [m3] moves to the field. It is assumed that the Fd [m3] moves from the central area A-C [m3] to the left area A-L [m3].
Therefore, the area setting unit 314 sets three area addition planned areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] on the + X side of the field Fd [m1] at the time ta1, and sets the upper left area A. -LU [m1], left area A-L [m1], and lower left area A-LD [m1] are set to the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted. Further, the area setting unit 314 sets three area addition planned areas A-T1 [m2] to A-T3 [m2] on the −X side of the field Fd [m2] at time ta1, and sets the upper right area A. -Set the RU [m2], right area A-R [m2], and lower right area A-RD [m2] to the areas A-S1 [m2] to A-S3 [m2] to be deleted. Further, the area setting unit 314 sets three area addition planned areas A-T1 [m3] to A-T3 [m3] on the −X side of the field Fd [m3] at time ta1, and sets the upper right area A. -Set the RU [m3], right area A-R [m3], and lower right area A-RD [m3] to the areas A-S1 [m3] to A-S3 [m3] to be deleted.

That is, in this modification, the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] are in an opposite relationship, and the character C [m1] and the character C [m3] are also in an opposite relationship. Further, in this modification, the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] satisfy the predetermined matching conditions, and the character C [m1] and the character C [m3] also satisfy the predetermined matching conditions. I will do it. Then, in this modification, the selection unit 315 selects the character C [m1], the character C [m2], and the character C [m3] at the time ta1, and the character C [m1] and the character C [m2]. And generate a group to which the character C [m3] belongs.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an aspect of the field Fd [m] according to the present modification at the time ta2 after the time ta1.
As shown in FIG. 27, in this modification, the area setting unit 314 has the upper right area A-RU [m1] to be added to the area addition planned area A-T1 [m1] and the area addition planned area A-RU [m1] at time ta2. Character C [m1] and character C [m2] can move the left area A-L [m2] to be added to A-T2 [m2] based on the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2]. Generated as common area A-K1 [m1] [m2]. Further, the area setting unit 314 adds to the right area A-R [m1] to be added to the planned area addition area A-T2 [m1] and the lower left area to be added to the area addition planned area A-T3 [m2] at time ta2. Area A-LD [m2] is a common area A-K2 [m1] [m2] where character C [m1] and character C [m2] can move based on the field Fd [m1] and field Fd [m2]. ] To generate. Further, the area setting unit 314 adds to the lower right area A-RD [m1] to be added to the area addition planned area A-T3 [m1] and the area addition planned area A-T1 [m3] at time ta2. In the upper left area A-LU [m3], the common area A-K1 [m1] [m1] where the character C [m1] and the character C [m3] can move based on the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m3]. Generate as m3].
Therefore, in this modification, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] share the common area A-K1 [m1] [m2] and the common area A-K2 [m1] [m2] at the time ta2. The field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m3] are connected so as to share the common area A-K1 [m1] [m3]. become. As a result, the character C [m1], the character C [m2], and the character C [m3] have the field Fd [m1], the field Fd [m2], and the field Fd [m3] in the common area A-K1. The passage BT provided in the [m1] [m2], the common area A-K2 [m1] [m2], and the common area A-K1 [m1] [m3] makes it possible to come and go.

As described above, according to this modification, the character C [m1] encounters a plurality of characters C at the same time. Therefore, for example, when the character C [m1] encounters only a single character C at the same time. In comparison, it is possible to produce a feeling of tension in a predetermined game.

[Modification 2]
In the above-described embodiment and the first modification, the selection unit 315 selects the two characters C when the two characters C are opposed to each other, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. Absent. The selection unit 315 may select the two characters C, for example, when the two characters C are in an intersecting relationship (another example of the "predetermined relationship").
Here, the crossing relationship means that in one field Fd in which one character C exists among two characters C, from the central area A-C of one field Fd to the peripheral area A in which one character C exists. In the other field Fd in which the other character C exists, the direction indicating -H and the direction indicating the peripheral area A-H in which the other character C exists from the central area A-C of the other field Fd are It is a relationship that goes in different directions.

In this modification, at time tb0, the character C [m1] exists in the central area A-C [m1] of the field Fd [m1], and the character C [m2] is in the center of the field Fd [m2]. It is assumed that the area A-C [m2] exists (not shown). In this modification, it is assumed that the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] do not belong to the same group at the time tb0.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an aspect of the field Fd [m] according to the present modification at the time tb1 after the time tb0.
As shown in FIG. 28, in this modification, in the period from time tb0 to time tb1, the character C [m1] is in the field Fd [m1] from the central area A-C [m1] to the lower area A-D. It is assumed that the character C [m2] moves from the central area A-C [m2] to the left area A-L [m2] in the field Fd [m2] after moving to [m1].
Therefore, the area setting unit 314 sets three area addition planned areas A-T1 [m1] to A-T3 [m1] on the −Y side of the field Fd [m1] at time tb1, and sets the upper left area. Set A-LU [m1], upper area A-U [m1], and upper right area A-RU [m1] to the areas A-S1 [m1] to A-S3 [m1] to be deleted. Further, the area setting unit 314 sets three area addition planned areas A-T1 [m2] to A-T3 [m2] on the −X side of the field Fd [m2] at time tb1, and sets the upper right area A. -Set the RU [m2], right area A-R [m2], and lower right area A-RD [m2] to the areas A-S1 [m2] to A-S3 [m2] to be deleted.

That is, in this modification, the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] are in an intersecting relationship. Further, in this modification, it is assumed that the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] satisfy a predetermined matching condition. Then, in this modification, the selection unit 315 selects the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] at the time tb1 and generates a group to which the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] belong.

FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an aspect of the field Fd [m] according to the present modification at the time tb2 after the time tb1.
As shown in FIG. 29, in this modification, the area setting unit 314 will add the lower right area A-RD [m1] to be added to the area to be added to the area A-T3 [m1] at time tb2, and the area will be added. Character C [m1] and character C [m2] can move the upper left area A-LU [m2] to be added to the area A-T1 [m2] based on the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2]. , Common area A-K [m1] [m2].
Therefore, in this modification, at time tb2, the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] are connected so as to share the common area AK [m1] [m2]. Become. As a result, the character C [m1] and the character C [m2] can move between the field Fd [m1] and the field Fd [m2] by the passage BT provided in the common area AK [m1] [m2]. It becomes a state.

As described above, according to this modification, the character C [m1] encounters the character C [m2] arriving from a direction different from the traveling direction of the character C [m1]. Therefore, for example, the character C [m1] ] However, as compared with the case where only the character C [m2] arriving from the traveling direction of the character C [m1] is encountered, it is possible to produce an effect that increases the tension in a predetermined game.

[Modification 3]
In the above-described embodiment and the first and second modifications, the selection unit 315 uses the two characters C when they are facing each other or intersecting with each other, that is, when the two characters C are moving together. C is selected, but the present invention is not limited to such aspects. The selection unit 315 may select the two characters C, for example, when one of the two characters C is moving and the other is stopped.

[Modification example 4]
In the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 3, the area A [m] has a quadrangular shape, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and the shape of the area A [m] is arbitrary. Is. Area A [m] may be, for example, a triangle, a hexagon, or any other polygon, or may be a curved surface.
Further, in the first and third embodiments, the field Fd [m] has a quadrangular shape, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and the shape of the field Fd [m] is arbitrary. is there. The field Fd [m] may be, for example, a triangle, a hexagon, or any other polygon, or may be a curved surface.

[Modification 5]
In the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 4, the field Fd [m] is a space having a two-dimensional spread in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, but the present invention is limited to such an embodiment. is not it. The field Fd [m] may be a space having a three-dimensional spread in the Z-axis direction intersecting the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction in addition to the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.

[Modification 6]
In the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 5, the case where the display area FdH [m] is an area centered on the position where the character C [m] exists has been described as an example. The mode is not limited to the above. The display area FdH [m] may be provided so as to coincide with the area A [m] in which the character C [m] exists, for example.

[Modification 7]
In the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 6, the character C has been illustrated as a game element, but the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. The game element may be an object related to a predetermined game in addition to the character C.

[Modification 8]
In the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 7, when the character C [m] moves to the peripheral areas AH [m], the area setting unit 314 will add an area A to the field Fd [m]. -T [m] is set, area A [m] is added to the field Fd [m] in the area A-T [m] to be added, and the area A [m] included in the field Fd [m] is added. The area A [m] set as the area A-S [m] to be deleted is deleted from the m], but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. When the character C [m] moves to the peripheral area A-H [m], the area setting unit 314 does not set the area A-S [m] to be deleted in the field Fd [m], and the area setting unit 314 does not set the field Fd [m]. ], By setting only the area A-T [m] to be added to the area, in the area A-T [m] to be added to the area without deleting the area A [m] from the field Fd [m]. Area A [m] may be added to the field Fd [m].
That is, in the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 7, the area setting unit 314 has an area A with respect to the field Fd [m] so that the number of areas A [m] constituting the field Fd [m] is constant. Although [m] is added and the area A [m] is deleted from the field Fd [m], the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and the area setting unit 314 is a character C [. The number of areas A [m] constituting the field Fd [m] may be increased or varied based on the movement of m].

[Modification 9]
In the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 8, the game control unit 311, the display control unit 312, the area setting unit 314, and the selection unit 315 are provided in the management server 30, and the present invention has such an embodiment. It is not limited. For example, a part or all of the game control unit 311, the display control unit 312, the area setting unit 314, and the selection unit 315 are provided in one terminal device 10 out of a plurality of terminal devices 10-1 to 10-M. May be done.
Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications 1 to 8, the user information table TBL1 and the selection state management table TBL2 are stored in the storage unit 320 provided in the management server 30, and the present invention has such an embodiment. It is not limited. For example, a part or all of the game control unit 311, the display control unit 312, the area setting unit 314, and the selection unit 315 are provided in one of the plurality of terminal devices 10-1 to 10-M. If so, the user information table TBL1 and the selection state management table TBL2 may be stored in the storage unit 120 provided in the one terminal device 10.

[C. Addendum]
From the above description, the present invention can be grasped as follows, for example. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of each aspect, reference numerals of the drawings are added in parentheses below for convenience, but the present invention is not intended to be limited to the illustrated aspects.

[Appendix 1]
The program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program capable of communicating with a first terminal device operated by a first user and a second terminal device operated by a second user, and can be executed by a management device including a processor. The processor moves the first game element in the first field based on the operation of the first user, and moves the second game element in the second field based on the operation of the second user. The field setting unit functions as a field setting unit that adds a first area to the first field based on the position of the game progress unit and the first game element in the first field. The first area can be set as a common area in which the first game element and the second game element can move.

According to this aspect, in the process in which the first user advances the game by moving the first game element in the first field, the first game element operated by the first user and the second user A situation is created in which both of the second game elements to be operated exist in a common area. That is, according to this aspect, in the process of the first user advancing the game, a situation is created in which the first user and the second user cooperate in advancing the game or compete in the game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first user can cooperate with the second user in the game or play against the second user without being forced to wait without playing the game. ..
Further, according to this aspect, when the first area is added to the first field as a result of the first game element moving the first field, and the first area is set as a common area, In the common area, it is possible to produce the appearance of the second game element. That is, according to this aspect, it is possible to produce that the first game element encounters the second game element in the process in which the first user advances the game using the first game element. In other words, according to this aspect, the field setting unit sets the cooperative relationship or hostile relationship between the first user and the second user in the game without causing the first user to anticipate in the progress of the game. Can be done. Therefore, according to this aspect, it is possible to produce a feeling of tension and a sense of presence in the game.

In the above aspect, the "first field" may be, for example, an area in the virtual space related to the game in which the first game element can be moved. Specifically, the "first field" is, for example, a region including a position where the first game element exists in a virtual space related to a game, and may be a two-dimensional region having a predetermined area. It may be a three-dimensional region having a predetermined volume. Further, in the above aspect, the "second field" may be, for example, an area in the virtual space related to the game in which the second game element can be moved. In the following, the first field and the second field may be collectively referred to as "fields".

Further, in the above aspect, the "first game element" may be, for example, a character related to a game, an object related to a game, or a virtual camera for capturing a virtual space related to the game. You may. Here, the "character related to the game" may be, for example, a virtual creature capable of advancing the game. Further, the "object related to the game" may be, for example, a virtual inanimate object capable of advancing the game. Further, in the above aspect, the "second game element" may be, for example, a character related to a game, an object related to a game, or a virtual camera for capturing a virtual space related to the game. You may. In the following, the first game element and the second game element may be collectively referred to as "game elements".

Further, in the above aspect, the "first area" may be, for example, an area adjacent to the first field in the virtual space related to the game. Further, the "first area" may be generated based on a part or all of the plurality of areas constituting the first field, for example, when the first field is composed of a plurality of areas. .. When adding the first area to the first field, the field setting unit may delete a part of a plurality of areas included in the first field. More specifically, when adding the first area to the first field, the field setting unit may move the first field so that the first field includes the first area.

[Appendix 2]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program described in Appendix 1, and the field setting unit is a direction based on the position of the first game element in the first field with respect to the first field. The first area is added to the above.

According to this aspect, when the first user moves the first game element in the first field, for example, the first area is added in the direction based on the movement. Therefore, according to this aspect, even if the first field is a finite area having a predetermined area, the area where the first field is wider than the predetermined area for the first user. It is possible to make it feel like. Thereby, according to this aspect, it is possible to reduce the possibility of getting bored in the game as compared with the case where the first area is not added to the first field, for example.

[Appendix 3]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program according to Appendix 1 or 2, wherein the first game element and the second game element are operations of the first user and the first user in the common area. It is characterized in that it can interact based on at least one of two user operations.

According to this aspect, the first game element and the second game element can interact in a common area in the process in which the first user advances the game by moving the first game element in the first field. It becomes a state. Therefore, according to this aspect, the first user can cooperate with the second user in the game or play against the second user without being forced to wait without playing the game. It becomes.

In the above aspect, the "interaction" may mean, for example, that the first game element and the second game element exert a hostile action in the game. Here, the "hostile action" may be an action in which one of the two game elements reduces the viability of the other game element in the game. Specifically, the "hostile action" may be an action in which one game element attacks another game element and, for example, reduces the hit points of the other game element. Further, in the above aspect, the "interaction" may mean, for example, that two game elements exert a cooperative action in the game. Here, the "cooperative action" may be an action in which one of the two game elements increases the viability of the other game element in the game, or one game element is , It may be an action of suppressing the degree of decrease in viability of other game elements in the game. Specifically, the "cooperative action" may be an action in which one game element heals another game element and, for example, increases the hit points of the other game element. In addition, "cooperative action" means that one game element protects another game element from, for example, an enemy's attack, and for example, a decrease in hit points possessed by the other game element due to the enemy's attack. It may be an action of suppressing the degree, or it may be an action of cooperating to attack a common enemy.

[Appendix 4]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program according to the appendices 1 to 3, and the field setting unit sets the common area based on one or both of the first field and the second field. It is characterized by generating.

In this embodiment, when the field setting unit generates a common area based on the first field, for example, as compared with the case where the common area is generated independently of the first field, the first user can use the first field. It is possible to reduce the possibility of feeling uncomfortable about the addition of a common area.
Further, in this embodiment, when the field setting unit generates a common area based on the second field, for example, as compared with the case where the common area is generated independently of the second field, the first user has a second. It is possible to reduce the possibility of feeling uncomfortable about the appearance of the second game element in the common area added to one field.

[Appendix 5]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program according to the appendices 1 to 4, wherein the field setting unit is in the second field based on the position of the second game element in the second field. When a second area is added and the position of the first game element in the first field and the position of the second game element in the second field have a predetermined relationship, the first area and the first area The two areas are set as the common area.

According to this aspect, in the process of advancing the game by the first user moving the first game element in the first field and the second user moving the second game element in the second field. , A situation is created in which both the first game element operated by the first user and the second game element operated by the second user exist in a common area. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first user and the second user can cooperate with each other in the game or play against each other in the game without being forced to wait without playing the game. Become.

In the above aspect, the "second area" may be, for example, an area adjacent to the second field in the virtual space related to the game. Further, the "second area" may be generated based on a part or all of the plurality of areas constituting the second field, for example, when the second field is composed of a plurality of areas. ..

Further, in the above aspect, the "predetermined relationship" means, for example, the direction of the first area as seen from the first reference position provided in the first field and the second reference position provided in the second field. It may be a relationship that the direction of the second area as seen from is different from that of the second area. Typically, the "predetermined relationship" is, for example, from the direction of the first area as seen from the first reference position provided in the first field and the second reference position provided in the second field. The relationship may be that the direction of the second area seen is opposite to that of the seen second area.

[Appendix 6]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program according to the appendices 1 to 5, wherein the field setting unit is set at the position of the first game element in the first field after setting the common area. Based on this, when a third area is added to the first field and the positional relationship between the common area and the third area and the positional relationship between the common area and the second field have a first relationship, It is characterized in that at least a part of the second field is added as the third area.

In this aspect, the field setting unit adds the area included in the second field to the first field as the third area. Therefore, according to this aspect, it is possible to maintain the state in which the first game element and the second game element exist in the same field, and the first user and the second user cooperate in the game. It is possible to let them play or maintain the state of competing in the game.

In the above aspect, the "third area" may be, for example, an area adjacent to the first field in the virtual space related to the game. Further, the "third area" may be generated based on a part or all of the plurality of areas constituting the first field, for example, when the first field is composed of a plurality of areas. ..

Further, in the above aspect, the "first relationship" means that, for example, in a virtual space related to a game, when both the first field and the second field are arranged, the third area is included in the second field. It may be the relationship. Specifically, the "first relationship" is, for example, at least one of the relative positions of the third area represented by the common area and the area constituting the second field represented by the common area. There may be a relationship that the relative positions of the parts are the same position.

[Appendix 7]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program according to the appendices 1 to 6, wherein the field setting unit is set at the position of the first game element in the first field after setting the common area. Based on this, when a third area is added to the first field and the positional relationship between the common area and the third area and the positional relationship between the common area and the second field have a second relationship, A region different from the second field is added as the third area.

In this aspect, the field setting unit adds an area not included in the second field to the first field as a third area. Therefore, according to this aspect, it is possible to maintain the independence of the first field and the second field, and the first user and the second user cooperate in advancing the game or compete in the game. And the first user and the second user can advance the game independently and independently.

In the above aspect, the "second relationship" means that, for example, when both the first field and the second field are arranged in the virtual space related to the game, the third area is not included in the second field. , May be the relationship. Specifically, the "second relationship" is, for example, the relative position of the third area represented by the common area and at least one of the regions constituting the second field represented by the common area. There may be a relationship that the relative positions of the parts are different positions.

[Appendix 8]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program according to the appendices 1 to 7, wherein the processor is further functioned as a display control unit for displaying a part of the first field on the display unit. The field setting unit is characterized in that the first area is added as a portion of the first field that is not displayed on the display unit.

In this aspect, the field setting unit adds the first area in the portion of the first field that is not displayed on the display unit. Therefore, according to this aspect, for example, as compared with the case where the first area is added in the portion of the first field displayed on the display unit, the first user has the first field with respect to the first field. It is possible to reduce the possibility of feeling uncomfortable about the addition of one area.

[Appendix 9]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program according to the appendices 1 to 8, wherein the first game element is an object related to a game executed by the first terminal device. To do.

According to this aspect, the first user can cooperate with the second user in the game or compete in the game without being forced to wait without playing the game. Further, according to this aspect, it is possible to produce a feeling of tension and a sense of presence in the game.

[Appendix 10]
The program according to another aspect of the present invention is the program described in Appendix 1 to 8, wherein the first game element is a virtual camera that images the first field.

According to this aspect, the first user can cooperate with the second user in the game or compete in the game without being forced to wait without playing the game. Further, according to this aspect, it is possible to produce a feeling of tension and a sense of presence in the game.

[Appendix 11]
The management device according to one aspect of the present invention is a management device capable of communicating with a first terminal device operated by a first user and a second terminal device operated by a second user, and is operated by the first user. Based on the above, the first game element is moved in the first field, and the second game element is moved in the second field based on the operation of the second user. A field setting unit that adds a first area to the first field based on the position of one game element is provided, and the field setting unit adds the first area to the first game element and the second game element. The feature is that the game element is set as a movable common area.

According to this aspect, the first user can cooperate with the second user in the game or compete in the game without being forced to wait without playing the game. Further, according to this aspect, it is possible to produce a feeling of tension and a sense of presence in the game.

1 ... Game system, 10 ... Terminal device, 30 ... Management server, 110 ... Control unit, 150 ... Display unit, 310 ... Control unit, 311 ... Game control unit, 312 ... Display control unit, 313 ... Field setting unit, 314 ... Area setting unit, 315 ... selection unit, 320 ... storage unit, 330 ... communication unit, 1003 ... touch panel, 3000 ... processor.

Claims (10)

The first terminal device operated by the first user, and
It is possible to communicate with the second terminal device operated by the second user,
A program that can be executed by a management device equipped with a processor.
The processor
Based on the operation of the first user
Move the first game element in the first field and
Based on the operation of the second user
The second game element is moved in the second field, which is a space in which the positional relationship with the first field is not set.
With the game progress section
Based on the position of the first game element in the first field
A first area is generated and added to the area adjacent to the first field.
Field setting part and
To make it work
The field setting unit is
The first area
The first game element and the second game element can be set as a movable common area.
The common area makes it possible for the first terminal device to recognize the movement of the second game element in the second field.
A program characterized by that. The field setting unit is
For the first field
The first area is added in a direction based on the position of the first game element in the first field.
The program according to claim 1, wherein the program is characterized by the above. The first game element and the second game element are
In the common area
Based on at least one of the operation of the first user and the operation of the second user.
Interactable,
The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the program is characterized by the above. The field setting unit is
Based on one or both of the first field and the second field
Generate the common area,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the program is characterized by the above. The field setting unit is
Based on the position of the second game element in the second field
Add a second area to the second field
The position of the first game element in the first field, and
The position of the second game element in the second field is
If you have a given relationship
The first area and the second area are set as the common area.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the program is characterized by the above. The field setting unit is
After setting the common area,
Based on the position of the first game element in the first field
A third area is added to the first field,
The positional relationship between the common area and the third area,
The positional relationship between the common area and the second field is
If you have the first relationship
At least a part of the second field is added as the third area.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the program is characterized by the above. The field setting unit is
After setting the common area,
Based on the position of the first game element in the first field
A third area is added to the first field,
The positional relationship between the common area and the third area,
The positional relationship between the common area and the second field is
If you have a second relationship
An area at a position different from the second field is added as the third area.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the program is characterized by the above. The processor
Further function as a display control unit for displaying a part of the first field on the display unit.
The field setting unit is
As a part of the first field that is not displayed on the display unit,
Add the first area,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the program is characterized by the above. The first game element is
An object related to a game executed by the first terminal device.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the program is characterized by the above. The first terminal device operated by the first user, and
A management device capable of communicating with a second terminal device operated by a second user.
Based on the operation of the first user
Move the first game element in the first field and
Based on the operation of the second user
The second game element is moved in the second field, which is a space in which the positional relationship with the first field is not set.
With the game progress section
Based on the position of the first game element in the first field
A first area is generated and added to the area adjacent to the first field.
Field setting part and
With
The field setting unit is
The first area
The first game element and the second game element can be set as a movable common area.
The common area makes it possible for the first terminal device to recognize the movement of the second game element in the second field.
A management device characterized by that.

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