JP7037834B2 - Game management equipment, game systems and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game management device, a game system, and a program for managing a game.

Some conventional game systems not only execute a match against another user based on a user's operation input, but also automatically execute a match against another user without the user's operation input. Such automatic matches are executed on a regular basis, and the in-game ranking of each user is determined by the result of the automatic match. The automatic match saves the user the trouble of progressing the game, and provides the fun of producing the game result while the user is not directly involved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-196424

However, in the case of the above game system, the ranking is determined by the result of the automatic battle in which the user is not directly involved. Therefore, if the ranking does not rise as a result, the user feels convinced of the result. There was a problem that it became low.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize a game in which a user's convincing feeling can be obtained while maintaining an automatic battle configuration.

The game management device according to one aspect of the present invention is a storage control means for storing game parameters of each user in a storage device, and an automatic battle in which automatic battles between users are performed a plurality of times in a predetermined period based on the game parameters. An execution means, an evaluation means for evaluating a user based on a battle result by the automatic battle execution means, and an intervention for setting an intervention possible period in which a user can play a battle in place of the automatic battle before the automatic battle. The evaluation means includes a possible period setting means, and when a battle is performed by the user during the intervention possible period, the evaluation means evaluates the user based on the battle result.

The program according to the other aspect of the present invention is a program for operating the computer as the game management device, and is a program for causing the computer to function as each means provided in the game management device.

The game system according to another aspect of the present invention is a game system that manages a game including a server and a terminal device that communicates with the server, and stores game parameters of each user as a storage device. Memory control means to be stored, automatic battle execution means for performing automatic battles between users a plurality of times in a predetermined period based on the game parameters, evaluation means for evaluating users based on the battle results by the automatic battle execution means, Prior to the automatic battle, an intervention-possible period setting means for setting an intervention-possible period during which a user can compete in place of the automatic battle, and when a predetermined intervention operation is performed during the intervention-possible period, the user. The server or the terminal device is provided with an intervention battle execution means for executing a battle by the above, and the evaluation means is used in the battle result when the battle is performed by the user during the intervention possible period. Based on this, the user is evaluated.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of a game server. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of a terminal apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the basic functional configuration of a game server. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a user information database. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the main configuration of a game server. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the matching example of the automatic match. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a battle database. It is explanatory drawing which shows the setting example of the intervention possible period. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other setting example of the intervention possible period. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the top screen of a game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the main screen of a league game mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game selection screen for selecting the game which intervenes in an automatic game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of today's game schedule confirmation screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game schedule confirmation screen of the next day. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a game server. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a game server. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of a terminal device. It is an explanatory diagram for explaining the acceptance period of the intervention battle result. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main configuration of a game server. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main configuration of a game server. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main configuration of a game server. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main configuration of a game server. It is a functional block diagram which shows the other example of the main configuration of a game server. It is a block diagram which shows the other configuration example of a game system. It is a block diagram which shows the other configuration example of a game management apparatus.

Hereinafter, a game system, a game management device, and a program according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Overview of the game system]
An example of the configuration of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, this game system has a game server 1 (server) installed on a network 4 such as the Internet, and a terminal device 3 of each user who can communicate with the game server 1 via the network 4. It is composed of (game terminal) and.

The network 4 of the present embodiment is not limited to the Internet, and is, for example, a dedicated line or a public network as long as the game server 1 and the terminal device 3 of each user can be communicably connected to each other. It may be a line (telephone line, mobile communication line, etc.), a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, or the like, or it may be a combination of the Internet and these.

The game server 1 receives access from the terminal device 3 of each user who receives the game service via the network 4, stores and manages the game information of each user in a storage device such as a database, and manages the game information for each user via the network 4. Provides game services through.

As the terminal device 3, various devices can be applied as long as they are information processing devices capable of executing a game program. For example, the terminal device 3 includes a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a stationary or portable game-dedicated machine, a tablet computer, and a personal computer. A computer (hereinafter referred to as "PC"), a multifunctional television receiver (so-called smart television) having an information processing function, and the like can be applied.

In the example of this game system, the game management device according to the embodiment of the present invention can be configured as a game server 1. Alternatively, the game management device according to the embodiment of the present invention may be configured as a terminal device 3 or may be configured by a game server 1 and a terminal device 3 that communicate with each other. Hereinafter, an example in which the game management device is mainly configured by the game server 1 and the terminal device 3 will be described first, and other configurations will be described later.

The game server 1 has a function of executing an automatic battle between users without any user operation. For example, if the game server 1 reaches the scheduled automatic battle start time three times a day, the game server 1 is based on the game parameters of each user managed by the game server 1 even if there is no access from the terminal device 3 of each user. , Perform an automatic match. The game server 1 of the present embodiment has a characteristic configuration in which, before the automatic battle, an intervention possible period during which the user can play a battle instead of the automatic battle is set. Here, the "match by the user" is a match executed with the operation of the user. For example, in a baseball game, the user can operate the player character by his / her own hand by performing an operation of designating a meet position, an operation of starting a bat swing, and the like.

In the following, in the intervening period before the automatic battle, the user's battle instead of the automatic battle is expressed as "intervening in the automatic battle" as necessary. In addition, the battle by the user is referred to as an "intervention battle" as necessary.

If the user does not intervene in the automatic battle during the intervention period before the automatic battle, the automatic battle is executed as scheduled. If the user intervenes in the automatic battle during the intervention period before the automatic battle, the automatic battle is not executed, and instead, the intervention battle accompanied by the user's operation is executed.

Further, the game server 1 basically evaluates each user based on the result of the automatic battle (for example, determines the ranking, level, etc. of each user). However, when an intervention battle involving a user's operation is performed instead of the automatic battle during the intervention possible period, the game server 1 reflects the result of the intervention battle as a user's evaluation. For example, when the ranking of the user is determined by the match result of 100 automatic matches, the user intervenes in 20 of the 100 automatic matches and plays 20 intervention matches involving the user's operation. The game server 1 determines the ranking of users based on the results of a total of 100 games, 80 automatic games and 20 intervention games.

As described above, the game server 1 of the present embodiment gives the user an opportunity to intervene in the automatic battle, so that the user feels more convinced of the battle result than the conventional configuration in which the ranking is determined only by the result of the automatic battle. Provide users with easy-to-obtain games. The details of the configuration example of the game server 1 and the like as the game management device according to the present embodiment for realizing this will be described below.

[Game server configuration]
FIG. 2 mainly shows an example of the hardware configuration of the game server 1. As shown in the figure, the game server 1 mainly includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 as main storage devices, and an auxiliary storage device 14. A communication control unit 15 and an input / output control unit 16 are provided, and these are connected to each other via a bus line 19 including an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. An interface circuit is interposed between the bus line 19 and each component as needed, but the illustration of the interface circuit is omitted here.

The CPU 11 interprets and executes instructions from system software and application software, and controls the entire game server 1. The ROM 12 stores programs and the like necessary for basic operation control of the game server 1. The RAM 13 stores various programs and data, and secures a work area for the CPU 11.

The auxiliary storage device 14 is a storage device for storing application software such as a game program, various data, and the like. As the auxiliary storage device 14, for example, a hard disk drive or the like can be used. The program of the present embodiment for operating the game server 1 (computer) as a game management device is also stored in the auxiliary storage device 14, and the program is stored in the auxiliary storage device 14 when the game server 1 is started. It is loaded into RAM 13 via 19 and executed by CPU 11.

The communication control unit 15 includes a communication interface 15a connected to the network 4 and controls communication with the terminal device 3 of each user via the network 4. The communication control unit 15 also controls communication with a server (not shown) connected to the network 4. For example, when the game server 1 is incorporated into a social networking service (SNS), the communication control unit 15 of the game server 1 controls communication with the SNS server.

The input / output control unit 16 is communicably connected to the database server 2 and functions as a database interface that controls input / output when the CPU 11 reads / writes data (records) to / from the database server 2.

The database server 2 includes, for example, a large-capacity hard disk device having a RAID (Redundant Arrays of Inexpensive Disks) configuration as a storage device having an area for storing game information of each user managed by the game server 1. The database server 2 is, for example, a relational database server that stores various game information (user ID, user name, game level, possession points, etc.) of each user in association with identification information (user ID) that uniquely identifies each user. It can be constructed as a database, object database, object-relational database, or the like. Further, the database server 2 may be connected to the game server 1 via the network 4 instead of being directly connected to the game server 1.

Note that FIG. 2 shows an example in which the game server 1 and the database server 2 have different configurations, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game server 1 may be provided with the function of the database server 2 and may be configured only by the game server 1. Further, each function of the game server 1 can be distributed to a plurality of servers, and the game server 1 can be configured as a plurality of servers.

Further, as the number of users using this game service increases, it is required to construct a server system that can withstand a huge access from the terminal device 3 of a large number of users. Therefore, a plurality of game servers 1 are provided on the network 4. By making it redundant (multiplexing), a load-balanced system configuration may be used. In this case, it is desirable to provide a load balancer for adjusting the load between the plurality of game servers 1.

Next, the configuration of the terminal device 3 of the user who accesses the game server 1 according to the present embodiment and receives the provision of the game service will be described.

[Configuration of terminal device]
As the terminal device 3 operated by the user, various devices such as a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a game-dedicated device, and a tablet computer can be applied as described above, but for displaying a game screen or executing a game. The basic configurations required for playing a game, such as performing input operations, are the same.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the terminal device 3. As shown in the figure, the terminal device 3 mainly includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 as a main storage device, an image processing unit 34, a display unit 35, a sound processing unit 36, and an audio input unit 37. , A voice output unit 38, an auxiliary storage device 39, an operation input unit 40, and a communication control unit 41, and the components 31 to 34, 36 and 39 to 41 are interconnected via a bus line 42. Has been done. An interface circuit is interposed between the bus line 42 and each component as needed, but the illustration of the interface circuit is omitted here.

The CPU 31 interprets and executes instructions of various programs such as a game program and a web browser, and controls the entire terminal device 3. The ROM 32 stores programs and the like necessary for basic operation control of the terminal device 3. Further, various programs and data loaded from the ROM 32, the auxiliary storage device 39, or a recording medium drive (not shown) are stored in the RAM 33, and a work area for the CPU 31 is secured. Various programs such as a game program and a web browser are stored in the ROM 32 or the auxiliary storage device 39, are loaded in the RAM 33, and are executed by the CPU 31. Further, when the screen is displayed using a web browser, various plug-in software for expanding the browser function may be stored in the ROM 32 or the auxiliary storage device 39 together with the web browser.

The image processing unit 34 drives the display unit 35 based on the image display command from the CPU 31, and causes the image to be displayed on the screen of the display unit 35. Various known display devices such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display can be applied to the display unit 35. The display unit 35 does not have to be integrated with the terminal device 3, and may be, for example, a television monitor or the like that is externally connected to the terminal device 3.

The sound processing unit 36 converts an analog audio signal into a digital audio signal when audio is input from the audio input unit 37, and generates an analog audio signal based on a sounding instruction from the CPU 31 to the audio output unit 38. Output. The voice input unit 37 includes a microphone built in or externally attached to the terminal device 3. The voice output unit 38 outputs sound effects and the like during game execution, and is composed of a speaker built in or external to the terminal device 3.

The auxiliary storage device 39 is a storage device that stores the above-mentioned various programs, data, and the like. As the auxiliary storage device 39, for example, a hard disk drive, a flash memory drive, a memory card reader / writer, or the like can be used.

The operation input unit 40 accepts the user's operation input and outputs an input signal corresponding to the operation input to the CPU 31 via the bus line 42. Examples of the operation input unit 40 include physical buttons such as a direction instruction button, a decision button, and an input button for alphanumerical characters provided on the main body of the terminal device 3. Alternatively, the operation input unit 40 may be a controller externally connected to the main body of the terminal device 3. Further, in the case of the terminal device 3 in which the contact input unit (touch panel, touch pad, etc.) is mounted on the front surface or the back surface of the display unit 35, the contact input unit is also the operation input unit 40.

Further, the CPU 31 may analyze the voice input from the voice input unit 37 by using a general voice recognition technique, and various inputs may be performed by the voice.

The communication control unit 41 is provided with a communication interface 41a, and has a communication control function for data communication during game operation or the like. Here, as the communication control function for data communication, for example, a wireless LAN connection function, an Internet connection function via a wireless LAN or a mobile phone network, and a predetermined frequency band (for example, a 2.4 GHz frequency band) are used. Includes short-range wireless communication functions. The communication control unit 41 transmits a connection signal for connecting the terminal device 3 to a wireless LAN, the Internet, or the like based on a command from the CPU 31, and also receives information transmitted from the communication partner side and supplies the information to the CPU 31. do.

In addition, the terminal device 3 may be provided with a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal receiving circuit, an image pickup device (camera) such as a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and a 3-axis acceleration sensor.

[Functional configuration of game management device]
Next, the basic functions of the game management device configured as described above will be described. The game managed by the game server 1 constituting the game management device is a game in which users compete against each other, and for example, sports games and battles on various sports such as baseball, soccer, American football, tennis, and golf. A battle game based on the theme of. If the game involves a match, various games can be applied regardless of the game format and genre. As an example thereof, in the present embodiment, a case where the game server 1 manages a baseball game will be illustrated below.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game server 1 according to the present embodiment includes user information management means 51, execution means 52, communication management means 53, and the like. Each of these means is realized by the CPU 11 of the game server 1 executing the program according to the present embodiment.

The user information management means 51 stores and manages information about each user's game in the database server 2. FIG. 5 shows an example of information about the user's game (user information database). The user information database contains information about the games of all the users registered in the game, and FIG. 5 exemplifies the information for one of the user IDs = 000001.

The user information database stores user basic information, rank information, character information, point information, pennant medals, game history, etc. in association with identification information (user ID) that uniquely identifies each user. The basic information of the user includes a login ID, a password, a user name, a team name, and the like. Here, the login ID and password are used for login authentication when each user operates the terminal device 3 to access the game server 1. The user name is a nickname or the like used in the game. The team name is information on the team set by the user when the user registers for using the game service or when the game is executed for the first time. For example, a favorite team selected by the user from 12 Japanese professional baseball teams is set as the user's team name.

The rank information stored in association with the user ID is an example of information indicating the user's evaluation, and is the rank (level) of the in-game league to which the user (user's team) belongs. For example, there are 10 rank leagues from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) in the game, and each user (each user's team) belongs to any of the rank leagues. The change in the rank of the league to which the user belongs will be described later.

The character information stored in association with the user ID is information on the character owned by the user in the game. In the game of the present embodiment, the user can acquire a plurality of characters in the game, form an original team of his own with the acquired plurality of characters, and play against other users. Each character in the game may be, for example, a character corresponding to a professional baseball player in the real world, or may be an original character unique to the game. Ability parameters are set for each character. FIG. 5 shows an example in which the ability parameters of the character can be set for three ability items (abilities 1 to 3). As an example of ability items, if the character is a fielder, abilities 1 to 3 can be "batter", "running power", "defense", etc., and if the character is a pitcher, abilities 1 to 3 can be set. It can be "ball power", "ball control", "change", etc. The ability item is not limited to this example and can be increased or decreased. The regular flag is whether the character owned by the user is a regular player (a player incorporated in the team order) who participates in a match with another user, or a substitute player other than the regular player. It is a flag for discriminating, and when this is "1", it indicates that the player is registered as a regular player. By operating his / her own terminal device 3, the user can select a regular player from his / her own character and set a batting order and a position. Information on the batting order and position of the character set by the user is also stored in the user information database, but is omitted in FIG.

The point information stored in association with the user ID is information on points owned by the user in the game. An example of points is the points required to intervene in an automated match. For example, the points consumed in the game can be recovered to the maximum value with the passage of time (for example, one point is recovered every three minutes). Alternatively, the consumed points may be points that do not recover over time. Earning and use of points will be described later.

In addition, the user information database also stores the number of pennant medals (in-game virtual currency) owned by the user, information on the user's game history, and the like.

The execution means 52 of the game server 1 matches combinations of opponents, executes the above-mentioned automatic battle, and executes various calculations and data processing based on the information received from the user's terminal device 3. .. The information of the processing result executed by the executing means 52 is stored in a predetermined area of the storage device (RAM 13, auxiliary storage device 14, etc.).

The communication management means 53 of the game server 1 has a function of managing information communication with the terminal device 3 of each user via the communication control unit 15. For example, the communication management means 53 transmits information on an automatic battle in which a user can intervene to the terminal device 3, or receives the result of an intervening battle executed instead of the automatic battle from the terminal device 3.

Next, the basic functional configuration of the terminal device 3 will be described. The terminal device 3 includes an execution means 62, a communication management means 63, and the like. Each of these means is realized by the CPU 31 of the terminal device 3 executing the program according to the present embodiment.

The execution means 62 of the terminal device 3 executes various operations and data processing based on the user's operation. For example, the execution means 62 executes an intervention battle when the user intervenes in the automatic battle, or executes a game mode other than the automatic battle and the intervention battle. The information of the processing result executed by the executing means 62 is stored in a predetermined area of the storage device (RAM 33, auxiliary storage device 39, etc.).

The communication management means 63 of the terminal device 3 has a function of managing information communication with the game server 1 or another terminal device 3 via the communication control unit 41. For example, the communication management means 63 transmits the operation information for intervening in the automatic battle to the game server 1 and the information regarding the result of the intervention battle to the game server 1 during the intervention possible period.

Next, the main functional configuration of the game server 1 will be described with reference to the functional block diagram and the like of FIG. The game server 1 as a game management device mainly includes a memory control means 71, an automatic battle execution means 72, an intervention possible period setting means 73, an evaluation means 74, and the like. Each of these means is realized by the CPU 11 of the game server 1 executing the program according to the present embodiment.

The storage control means 71 has a function of storing game parameters of each user in a storage device (for example, a database server 2). The game parameters stored in the storage device by the storage control means 71 are used when performing automatic battles and intervention battles. Since the storage device itself is not included in this configuration, it may be installed anywhere inside or outside the game management device. The game parameters may include parameters of the user's character or item used in the battle. Not limited to this, the game parameters may be any one that affects the battle.

In the baseball game of the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the storage control means 71 stores the ability value of the character owned by each user in a predetermined area of the database server 2. The storage control means 71 corresponds to a part of the functions of the user information management means 51.

The automatic battle executing means 72 has a function of performing an automatic battle between users a plurality of times in a predetermined period based on the game parameters stored in the storage device by the storage control means 71. As an example of performing the automatic battle a plurality of times in a predetermined period, an arbitrary period and an arbitrary number of times can be set, such as 10 times in 12 hours, 30 times in a day (24 hours), and 100 times in a week.

In the baseball game of this embodiment, there is a league battle mode. In this league match mode, the five days from Monday to Friday are regarded as one virtual season in the game, and 144 automatic matches are played per user, imitating the official match (pennant race) of professional baseball. It shall be. That is, about 30 games are scheduled to be automatically played every day from Monday to Friday, one day (24 hours) as a predetermined period. The number of automatic matches may be the same every day or may differ from day to day.

The start time of the automatic match can be set arbitrarily. For example, the automatic match may be started at a fixed time (for example, 13:00) every day, or different start times may be set depending on the day. The game server 1 notifies the user so that the start time of the automatic match can be confirmed on the screen of the terminal device 3.

In the baseball game of the present embodiment, a case where one day is divided into three sections and the automatic battle start time of each section is set to 13:00, 19:00, and 1:00 will be described as an example. Each user shall play an automatic match (or an intervening match in place of the automatic match) with another user for about 10 games in each section. In addition, the number of games in the section where the automatic match starts at 13:00 is 6, and the number of games in the section where the automatic match starts at 19:00 and 1:00 is 12, etc. The number of games may be different depending on the situation.

The combination (matching) of the opponents in the automatic battle can be arbitrarily determined. An example of matching is shown below. In the present embodiment, a plurality of users registered in the game are divided into groups of 6 people each, and 6 people form one league battle group. Then, six users in the same group shall play a league match by an automatic match (or an intervention match instead of the automatic match) of 144 games per person.

As described above, there are 10 league ranks from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) in the game, and each user (each user's team) is associated with a league of any of the ranks. Has been done. In determining the group of 6 people, it is preferable that 6 people are selected (for example, randomly selected) from a plurality of users of the same league rank. This makes it possible to combine battles between users at substantially the same level. FIG. 7 shows an example in which a plurality of users of league rank 5 are divided into a group of 6 people. In the example of FIG. 7, users A to F belong to the first group, and users G to L belong to the second group. In this case, the user A of the first group fights a league match with other users B to F of the same group. In addition, an interleague game may be held between adjacent groups. For example, 24 of the 144 games may be an interleague game, and each user A to F in the first group may play an interleague game with each user G to L in the second group.

As described above, matching between users with the same league rank is preferable, but it is also possible to match users with different league ranks as opponents.

Further, at the timing of executing matching, a user who has not accessed (logged in) to the game server 1 for a predetermined period in the past (for example, the past 14 days) may be excluded from the matching target.

Further, in the baseball game of the present embodiment, a replacement league match is held on Saturday based on the match results of each user for five days from Monday to Friday. This replacement league match is a league match between users with different league ranks, and the league rank of the users may change depending on the match result of the replacement league match. That is, the league rank of the user is either promoted to a higher rank, demoted to a lower rank, or the status quo (remaining). For example, in the group of 6 people, if the user's ranking in the group is 1st to 3rd as a result of the league match for 5 days, the user is promoted to a higher rank than the user's rank. The battle is matched. On the other hand, if the rank of the user in the group is 4th to 6th, the demotion battle with the user of the rank lower than the rank of the user is matched. In the replacement league match (the promotion match or the demotion match), for example, a group of 6 players is formed, and a predetermined number (for example, 30 matches) of automatic matches are played per user in the same manner as in the league match from Monday to Friday. (Or an intervention match instead of an automatic match) is played.

In this embodiment, an example of matching in which a plurality of users in the game are divided into a group of 6 people and a round-robin league match is performed within the group is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. do not have. For example, users with the same league rank may be randomly matched without grouping as described above.

When the automatic battle start time is reached, the automatic battle execution means 72 executes an automatic battle between users scheduled at that time based on the game parameters of each user. For example, the automatic battle execution means 72 reads out the character information (ability value, order information, etc.) of the regular player associated with the two user IDs of the battle from the database server 2, and uses the characters of both users for baseball. Run a simulation of the match. As a result, the automatic battle execution means 72 determines the outcome of the automatic battle, the score, the individual results of each character, and the like. Then, the automatic battle execution means 72 stores the information of the battle result in the battle database in the database server 2.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a battle database that stores information on the battle results of automatic battles (and intervening battles that replace automatic battles) in the first group of league rank 5. The battle database is provided with a data field for storing a battle ID for identifying each battle, a combination of battle users, a score, individual results, and the like. Note that FIG. 8 shows an example in which two user names are stored in the home column and the visitor column as information on the combination of the opponent users, but the user ID may be stored instead of the user name. In the game of the present embodiment, the home game sponsored by the user and the visitor game sponsored by the opponent of the user are distinguished, but the match may not be distinguished.

The method for determining the result of the automatic match by the automatic match execution means 72 is not limited to executing the simulation of the match as described above, and is various methods as long as it is based on the game parameters of each user. Can be applied. An example is given below. The automatic battle execution means 72 reads the ability value of the character of the regular player associated with the two user IDs of the battle from the database server 2 and calculates the team strength of both users. For example, the automatic battle execution means 72 calculates the team strength by calculating the total, average, and the like of the ability values of the characters belonging to each team. Then, the automatic battle execution means 72 determines the battle result of the automatic battle assuming that the user having the larger team strength wins with a high probability. In addition, the match score can also be determined by a random number or the like after the victory or defeat is determined. Alternatively, the match result of the automatic match may be determined simply by assuming that the user with the larger team strength wins.

Next, the intervention possible period setting means 73 will be described. The intervening possible period setting means 73 has a function of setting an intervening possible period in which a user can perform a battle in place of the automatic battle before the automatic battle.

FIG. 9 shows an example of setting the intervention period. For automatic matches (for example, 3 home games and 3 visitor games) whose automatic match start time is set to 13:00, the intervening period is set to 7:00 to 13:00. Further, for an automatic match (for example, 6 home games and 6 visitor games) in which the automatic match start time is set to 13:00, the intervention period is set to 13:00 to 19:00. Further, for an automatic match (for example, 6 home games and 6 visitor games) in which the automatic match start time is set to 1:00, the intervention period is set to 19:00 to 1:00.

In addition, instead of setting the intervention possible period for all automatic battles, the intervention possible period may be set for only some automatic battles. For example, it is possible to set an intervention period only for the automatic match of the user's home game and not to provide an intervention period for the automatic match of the visitor game. In this case, the user can intervene in the automatic match of the home game, but cannot intervene in the visitor game.

In the example of FIG. 9, a time zone in which the automatic battle is started is provided three times a day, and intervention is performed from a predetermined time before each automatic battle start time (7 hours in this example) to the automatic battle start time. This is an example of a possible period. The setting of the intervening period is not limited to this, and any time zone can be set as the intervening period before the start of the automatic match. For example, for an automatic match whose automatic match start time is set to 13:00, an intervention period from 7:00 to 12:00 is set, and the like, for example, before a predetermined time before the start of the automatic match (1 in this example). The intervening period may end before the hour).

Further, the intervening possible period setting means 73 sets an intervening possible period in which the timing of the start of the period is the same for each of a plurality of automatic battles having different automatic battle start times included in a predetermined unit period (for example, 24 hours). It may be set. An example of setting this intervention period is shown in FIG. For example, for an automatic match in which the automatic match start time is set to 13:00 (for example, three games of the user's home game), the intervention period is set to 7:00 to 12:00. Further, for the automatic match (for example, 6 games of the user's home game) in which the automatic match start time is set to 19:00, the intervention possible period is set to 7:00 to 18:00. Further, for an automatic match in which the automatic match start time is set to 1:00 (for example, 6 games of the user's home game), the intervention possible period is set to 7:00 to 0:00.

In the example of FIG. 10, the start of each intervening period of a plurality of automatic battles having different automatic battle start times, which is performed on one day, is set to 7:00. As a result, the user can play against multiple automatic battles scheduled to be held three times in one day (24 hours), which is a unit period, at 13:00 noon, 19:00 at night, and 1:00 at midnight. After 7:00 in the morning, you will be able to intervene continuously. This increases the freedom of the user to intervene in the automatic match. For example, even if you want to intervene in all the automatic matches as a user, you can end them all in the morning without waiting for each automatic match that is set separately in the day. It becomes possible.

The setting of the intervening possible period shown in FIG. 10 is only an example, and the start time of the intervening possible period may be set to other than 7:00 (for example, 5:00, 8:00, etc.). Further, the “intervention match result reception end time” in FIG. 10 will be described later.

Further, the intervening possible period setting means 73 sets an intervening possible period in which the timing of the start of the period is the same for each of a plurality of automatic battles having different automatic battle start times included in a predetermined unit period (for example, 24 hours). In addition to setting, the later the automatic battle start time, the later the intervention possible period is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, for a plurality of automatic battles scheduled to have automatic battle start times of 13:00, 19:00, and 1:00, respectively, in one day (24 hours), which is a unit period. The start timing of the intervention period is the same (7:00), but the end times are set to 12:00, 18:00, and 0:00, respectively. As a result, in the automatic battle scheduled to be executed within the unit period, the operation intervention cannot be performed for the automatic battle that has passed the intervention period, but the operation intervention can be performed for the remaining automatic battle.

Next, the intervention battle during the intervention period will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the terminal device 3 includes an intervention battle execution means 75. The intervention battle execution means 75 has a function of executing the intervention battle when an operation for performing an intervention battle (a battle by a user) is performed in the intervention possible period set by the intervention possible period setting means 73. Have. An example of the operation for performing an intervention match is shown below.

FIG. 11 is an example of a game top screen (a screen also referred to as My Page) displayed on the screen of the terminal device 3. This top screen is displayed when the terminal device 3 accesses (logs in) to the game server 1. On the main screen, an image 101 of a character owned by the user (for example, a character selected as a leader from all the characters owned), a game information 102 of the user (user name, current league rank, number of characters owned) are displayed. , Number of friends, etc.) is displayed. Further, on the main screen, a group of buttons such as a team order button 103, a training button 104, an individual battle button 105, and a league battle button 106 are also displayed. Further, by operating the direction keys of the terminal device 3, the touch panel, or the like to scroll the screen, various information such as various menu buttons (not shown) and notifications from the system operator are displayed.

If the team order button 103 is selected on the top screen (for example, by touching the button with a finger), the screen transitions to a screen where the current team order can be confirmed or changed. The training button 104 and the individual battle button 105 will be described later. If the league battle button 106 is selected, the screen transitions to the main screen of the league battle mode illustrated in FIG. On this main screen, the current ranking table 111, the match intervention button 112, the result button 113, the pennant medal button 114, and the like in the league match group to which the user belongs are displayed. The match intervention button 112 is a button for transitioning to a match selection screen for selecting a match to intervene in an automatic match. Further, the result button 113 is a button for transitioning to a screen for confirming individual results (batting average of batter, number of home runs, ERA of pitcher, number of games, etc.) of each character owned by the user in a league match. Further, the pennant medal button 114 is a button for transitioning to a screen where the user can use the pennant medal currently owned by the user to perform pseudo-shopping in the game. The pennant medal is one of the benefits (rewards) given to the user according to the battle result of the intervention battle and the ranking of the league battle.

When the user selects the match intervention button 112 on the main screen of FIG. 12, a request for transmitting information regarding an automatic match that can be intervened is sent from the terminal device 3 to the game server 1. In response to this request, the game server 1 transmits information regarding the automatic battle for which the intervention possible period is set to the terminal device 3. The terminal device 3 that has received this information displays the game selection screen illustrated in FIG. 13 on the display unit 35.

On the match selection screen of FIG. 13, among the match cards for today's automatic match, the match card 122 that the user can intervene is displayed. When this screen is scrolled vertically, the battle cards (cards that the user can intervene) that are not displayed on the screen are also displayed. In addition, information 123 of the deadline for intervening in each automatic battle is also displayed on the screen. FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen in which user A can intervene in an automatic battle with users B to D within 3 hours and 30 minutes from now, and can intervene in an automatic battle with user E within 9 hours and 30 minutes from now. Shows. In the display area of each battle card 122, in addition to the user name of the opponent, information such as the current ranking of the opponent and the past battle results with the opponent is also displayed.

In the match selection screen, the battle card 122 whose intervention period has passed is hidden or displayed in a state where the user cannot select it (for example, grayout display).

On the match selection screen of FIG. 13, if the user selects the match card 122 of the automatic match that he / she wants to intervene (operation for performing the intervention match), the screen transitions to the match start screen (not shown) and the selected automatic match is entered. Instead, an intervention match involving user intervention is initiated. Further, the information of the battle card 122 of the automatic battle selected by the user is transmitted from the terminal device 3 to the game server 1. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the game server 1 corresponds to the battle ID of the battle card of the automatic battle selected by the user in the battle database, and the intervention flag (indicating that the intervention was performed by the user). Information) may be set.

In addition, when the user intervenes in the automatic battle, the points owned by the user in the game may be required or may not be required. The following is an example of an intervention battle executed by the intervention battle execution means 75 of the terminal device 3.

By the way, the operation for performing the intervention battle by the user may be performed immediately before the deadline of the intervention possible period. For example, the user may perform an operation for performing an intervention battle a few seconds before 12:00 on a battle card of an automatic battle for which an intervention period of 7:00 to 12:00 is set. Even in this case, the game server 1 accepts the intervention by the user. Thus, if an intervention is accepted shortly before the deadline for the intervening period, the intervening period may end (ie, the intervention match does not end during the intervening period) during the intervention match. However, if the operation for conducting the intervention battle is performed within the intervention possible period, the intervention battle is effective.

The intervention match execution means 75 controls the character of the user based on the information regarding the operation of the user and the game parameters of the user, and automatically controls the character of the opponent of the user based on the game parameters of the opponent. It has a function to control.

In a baseball game, a user can perform operations related to hitting, defending, base running, or pitching a character of his team. For example, when the user performs an operation related to hitting a character, he / she can perform an operation of designating a meet position and / or an operation of starting a bat swing. Further, for example, when the user performs an operation related to pitching of a character, an operation of selecting a ball type from a plurality of ball types held by the character, an operation of setting a pitching course, and an operation of determining the timing of releasing a ball are performed. All or at least one of them may be performed.

Here, a case where a batter character of a user hits a ball character thrown by a pitcher character on the opponent side (hereinafter, simply referred to as “ball”) will be illustrated. The intervention battle execution means 75 automatically controls the pitcher character based on the opponent's game parameters (for example, the pitcher character's ball (ball type), ball power, control, change, and other ability values), and the pitcher character and pitching. Decide the course and start pitching. On the other hand, the user can operate the batter character by his / her own hand. Here, it is assumed that the user performs both an operation of designating a meet position and an operation of starting a bat swing. As a specific example of the operation of specifying the meet position, the meet position is specified by moving the meet cursor displayed on the screen according to the pitching course or by directly touching the game screen with a finger or a pen. Operations to be performed can be mentioned. Further, specific examples of the operation of starting the bat swing include an operation of pressing a predetermined button, an operation of releasing a finger in contact with the game screen from the screen, and the like.

In the intervention battle execution means 75, for example, the meet position specified by the user and the ball (or the arrival point of the ball) released from the pitcher character overlap in the strike zone, and the user can hit at a predetermined timing. Determines that the batter character was able to hit the ball when the player performs an operation to start a bat swing. Further, when the ball can be hit, the intervention battle execution means 75 determines whether the ball is a flying ball or a ground ball according to the way the ball overlaps with the meet position specified by the user, and the user's game parameter, for example, the hitting of the batter character. The strength of the hit ball is determined based on the ability value. Alternatively, the strength of the hit ball may be determined based on the hitting ability value of the batter character and the ball power ability value of the pitcher character.

In the intervention match, the user can perform the hitting operation of all the at-bats of all the characters of his team, but as shown below, the hitting operation is performed only in some of the at-bats in the match. You may be able to do it. For example, the intervention match execution means 75 executes a simulation of the match based on the game parameters of the user and the opponent, and as a result, a predetermined scene (chance scene) such as a score being scored or a runner getting on base in the scoring position. When is generated, a screen on which the user can operate the batter character is displayed, and other scenes are skipped. In this example, the user can perform the striking operation only when a predetermined scene occurs.

This is just one example, and various intervention battle modes can be adopted depending on the type and content of the game. Regardless of the mode of the battle, at least a part of the battle, the user's character is controlled based on the user's own operation and the user's game parameters, while the opponent's character is controlled. Is automatically controlled based on the opponent's game parameters without any operation of the opponent.

As described above, in the intervention battle instead of the automatic battle, not only the game parameters of each user who performs the battle but also the user's operation is reflected in the result of the intervention battle. Therefore, if the user can operate the character well, the battle can be advanced advantageously. However, if the user makes a mistake in the operation, the match may be disadvantageous. In this way, the user's operation skill affects the battle result.

After the intervention battle by the intervention battle execution means 75 is completed, the terminal device 3 transmits the battle result information (for example, the battle ID, the winning user, the losing user, the score, the personal score of the character, etc.) to the game server 1. do. The game server 1 stores the result of the intervention battle instead of the automatic battle received from the terminal device 3 in the battle database. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, as the battle result of the battle ID = 102, the result of the intervention battle is stored instead of the automatic battle.

Further, on the match selection screen illustrated in FIG. 13, when the user presses the match schedule button 121, the terminal device 3 provides information on the match schedule for a predetermined period (for example, one week) of the league match (automatic match) from the game server 1. Is transmitted to the game, and the screen transitions to the game schedule confirmation screen illustrated in FIG. On this screen, first, the battle card 131 for today's automatic battle is displayed. If you scroll this screen vertically, you can see the battle cards that are not displayed on the screen. In the display area of each battle card 131, in addition to the user name of the opponent, information such as the current ranking of the opponent and the past battle results with the opponent is also displayed. Further, in the display area of each battle card 131, the victory or defeat and the score of the battle are displayed when the automatic battle (or an intervention battle in place of it) has ended, and when the intervention possible period has not ended, the battle is displayed. , The remaining time until the deadline of the intervention period is displayed. Further, by swiping the game schedule confirmation screen in FIG. 14 in the horizontal direction, the screen can be moved to the screen up to the previous day or the screen after the next day. If you move to the screen up to the previous day, you can check the match results of past league matches. Also, if you move to the screen of the next day or later, you can check the schedule of automatic battles scheduled for the next day or later.

FIG. 15 shows an example of the game schedule confirmation screen for the next day. This screen displays multiple battle cards 131 for automatic battles scheduled for the next day, but the user can intervene in the automatic battle after 7:00 the next morning, and each battle card 131 is displayed. In the area, a text such as "A match is possible from 7:00 AM" on the next day is displayed. In this way, by notifying the user in advance of the information on the schedule for the automatic battle and the information on the time when the automatic battle can be performed, the user can make a plan to intervene in the automatic battle in advance.

By the way, the automatic battle execution means 72 of the game server 1 allows the user to intervene in all the automatic battles for which the intervention possible period is set, without setting a limit on the number of automatic battles that the user can intervene. May be good.

Alternatively, the automatic battle execution means 72 of the game server 1 may set a limit on the number of automatic battles that the user can intervene. For example, in the league match of the present embodiment, a day is divided into three sections and a plurality of automatic matches are played, and the user may intervene in each section by a predetermined number (for example, one match). For example, there are three automatic matches of the user's home game scheduled to be held in Section 1, and the intervening period is set for the three matches, but only one match is selected and selected by the user. Allows you to intervene only in automatic matches. Similarly, if there are six automatic matches of the user's home game scheduled to be played in Section 2, only one match is selected by the user, and only the selected automatic match can be intervened. Section 3 is the same as Section 2.

As a variation that limits the number of automatic matches that the user can intervene, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 3 games) may be allowed to intervene in the automatic match in a unit period (for example, 24 hours). For example, there are 15 automatic matches of the user's home game scheduled to be held on that day (3 games in Section 1, 6 games in Section 2, 6 games in Section 3), and it is possible to intervene in the automatic matches in the 15 games. Although the period is set, the user may intervene only in a predetermined number of automatic matches (for example, 5 games) selected from the automatic matches.

In addition, the battle cards (user's opponents) that can be selected by the user at the time of intervention may be limited depending on each section of the day. An example of this is shown below. The user A of the first group shown in FIG. 7 can intervene only in the battle card with the user B as the opponent in the first section, and in the second section, the user A with the user C or the user D as the opponent. In Section 3, only user E or user F can intervene in the opponent card. Of course, without limiting the battle cards that the user can select at the time of intervention, in any section, the user A of the first group shown in FIG. 7 can also be a battle card with any of users B to F as an opponent. You may be able to intervene.

Next, the evaluation means 74 of the game server 1 will be described. The evaluation means 74 basically has a function of evaluating a user based on the battle result by the automatic battle execution means 72. However, the evaluation means 74 has a function of evaluating the user based on the battle result of the intervention battle when the intervention battle (competition by the user) is performed in the intervention possible period set by the intervention possible period setting means 73. Have.

For example, the evaluation means 74 can evaluate the user by a ranking (ranking), a winning percentage, a number of wins, a value obtained by converting the number of wins into points, or the like. Alternatively, the user may be evaluated by determining a rank, class, level, grade, grade, grade, etc., which are indicators of evaluation, based on the ranking or the like.

In the baseball game of the present embodiment, the evaluation means 74 determines the ranking (ranking) based on the winning percentage of each user in the group in the above-mentioned group of 6 players in a league match. The ranking of the users in the group is updated by the evaluation means 74 each time an automatic match or an alternative match is executed. Based on the battle database illustrated in FIG. 8, the evaluation means 74 manages the information that is the basis of the ranking table 111 in FIG. 12 for each league battle group in the database server 2. Then, when the main screen of the league match shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the user's terminal device 3, the game server 1 transmits the latest ranking table information managed by the evaluation means 74 to the terminal device 3. do. As a result, the latest ranking table 111 is always displayed on the main screen of the league match of the terminal device 3.

In addition, after the ranking in the group is decided based on the match results of all the matches (automatic match or intervention match) for 5 days from Monday to Friday, as mentioned above, the replacement league match according to the order ( Grouping (group matching of a group of 6 people) for promotion or demotion) is performed. Then, on Saturday, a replacement league match for each group will be held. Each match of this replacement league match is also executed as an automatic match or an alternative match. Then, the evaluation means 74 determines the ranking in the group of the users in descending order of the winning percentage based on the battle result of the automatic battle (or the intervention battle instead of the automatic battle) in the replacement league battle.

Further, the evaluation means 74 changes the league rank of the user to a higher rank if the user's ranking in the group is 1st to 3rd in the case where the replacement league match is a promotion match (promotion). On the other hand, in the promotion battle, if the user's ranking in the group is 4th to 6th, the league rank of the user is maintained as it is (remaining).

Further, the evaluation means 74 keeps the league rank of the user as it is (remaining) if the ranking in the group of the user is 1st to 3rd in the case where the replacement league match is a demotion match. Change the league rank of the user to a higher rank (promotion). On the other hand, in the demotion battle, if the user's ranking in the group is 4th to 6th, the league rank of the user is changed to a lower rank (demotion). It should be noted that this is an example of user evaluation by the evaluation means 74, and is not limited to this.

Here, an example of the operation of the game server 1 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 16 and 17.

The game server 1 executes a matching process for determining a combination of opponents in an automatic match (S1). In the baseball game of the present embodiment, the game server 1 executes matching for 144 league games for five days from Monday to Friday, for example, at 3:00 on Monday. Further, for the 30 replacement league games on Saturday, which are performed based on the results of the league games for the five days, the game server 1 executes matching at 3:00 on Saturday, for example.

The result of matching by the game server 1 is stored in the battle database illustrated in FIG. That is, in the battle database, information (user ID or user name) of two users who play a battle is stored in relation to the battle ID. As will be described later, the battle result (win / loss, score, etc.) is stored in this battle database every time the automatic battle or an intervention battle in place of the automatic battle ends.

Further, the game server 1 sets an intervening possible period during which a user can perform a battle (intervention battle) instead of the automatic battle (S2). For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the game server 1 sets the intervening period from 7:00 to 12:00 for an automatic match (user's home game 3 games) with an automatic match start time of 13:00. .. Further, the game server 1 sets the intervention possible period from 7:00 to 18:00 for the automatic match (6 games of the user's home game) whose automatic match start time is 19:00. Further, the game server 1 sets the intervention possible period from 7:00 to 0:00 for the automatic match (6 games of the user's home game) with the automatic match start time of 1:00.

After the intervening possible period set in step S2 is started (YES in S3), the game server 1 is for performing an intervention battle, which is performed in the user's terminal device 3 until the intervening possible period ends. Accept operations. The processing when an operation for performing an intervention battle is performed by the user during the intervention possible period will be described later.

When the intervention possible period set for the automatic match has expired (YES in S5), the game server 1 prohibits the user from intervening in the automatic match (S6). For example, when the match selection screen shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the terminal device 3, the match card 122 whose intervention period has passed is hidden or grayed out. In this embodiment, one day is divided into three sections, and as shown in FIG. 10, the deadline for the intervening period differs depending on the automatic battle. Cannot intervene, but can intervene in the remaining automatic matches that have not passed the deadline.

Further, when the automatic battle start time set for the automatic battle is reached (YES in S7), the game server 1 executes the automatic battle without the intervention of the user. That is, in the match database illustrated in FIG. 8, among the matches of the match ID whose automatic match start time has come, the match of the match ID in which the score of the match result is already stored (and the match in which the intervention flag is set). The ID match) is determined to be a match in which the user has intervened, and the other matches are executed by the automatic match execution means 72. In this case, the automatic battle execution means 72 executes the target automatic battle based on the game parameters (character ability values, etc.) of the two users who play the battle, without any user operation.

When executing an automatic match, a copy of the game parameters of each user in the game is generated at the automatic match start time (for example, 13:00), and the copy is stored in a storage device (database server 2, etc.). Then, the automatic battle execution means 72 executes the automatic battle by using the duplication of the game parameters of each user. This means that the user can also execute other game modes (training mode, individual battle mode, etc. described later) in parallel with the automatic battle, and by executing the other game modes, the user can also execute the automatic battle even during the execution of the automatic battle. This is because the game parameters of the game may fluctuate. By generating a duplicate of the game parameters of each user in the game at the automatic battle start time, the automatic battle can be executed without being affected by other game modes executed in parallel with the automatic battle.

Further, the game server 1 stores the battle result (competition score, etc.) in the battle database after the execution of the automatic battle (S9). Further, the game server 1 updates the user's ranking (rank in the league match group) that reflects the match result (S10). As a result, when the main screen of the league battle mode illustrated in FIG. 12 is displayed on the terminal device 3 of the user, the ranking table 111 based on the latest ranking transmitted from the game server 1 is displayed.

Further, when an operation for performing an intervention battle is performed on the user's terminal device 3 during the intervention possible period (YES in S4), the game server 1 accepts the operation and permits the intervention battle (FIG. 17). S11). In this case, the game server 1 sets the intervention flag in the battle database illustrated in FIG. 8 in relation to the battle ID of the battle card of the automatic battle to be intervened. Further, the game server 1 reduces a predetermined amount of points required for intervening in the automatic battle from the points owned by the user. That is, the game server 1 updates the user's possession points stored in association with the user ID in the user information database to the reduced value.

After that, the intervention battle is executed in the terminal device 3, and the information of the battle result is transmitted from the terminal device 3 to the game server 1. The battle result information transmitted from the terminal device 3 to the game server 1 includes a battle ID, a winning user, a losing user, a battle score, and the like. When the game server 1 receives the information on the battle result of the intervention battle from the terminal device 3 (YES in S12), the game server 1 replaces the battle result of the automatic battle with the battle result of the intervention battle as an example in the battle database shown in FIG. It is stored in (S13). Further, the game server 1 updates the user's ranking (rank in the group of the league match) reflecting the match result of the intervention match (S14). After that, the process proceeds to step S4 in FIG.

By the way, after the game server 1 accepts the intervention in the automatic battle, the game server 1 cannot receive the information on the battle result of the intervention battle in place of the automatic battle from the terminal device 3, or the reception of the information on the battle result is delayed. It is also possible to do. For example, during an intervention match, the user may interrupt the operation for a long time. Further, during the intervention battle, the power of the terminal device 3 may be turned off, and the intervention battle may be canceled without being completed to the end. In the game server 1, if the battle result of the intervention battle instead of the automatic battle is not obtained even though the user has intervened in the automatic battle, the evaluation process of the user is affected. This is because the user's evaluation is based on the result of the automatic match or the result of the intervention match that replaces the automatic match. Further, if the game server 1 cannot receive the battle result of the intervention battle, it cannot proceed to the subsequent processing, the subsequent processing is delayed, or the management of the automatic battle becomes complicated. ..

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game server 1 sets an "intervention battle result acceptance period" which is a period for receiving the result of the intervention battle transmitted from the terminal device 3. As shown in FIG. 19, the start time of the intervention match result reception period can be, for example, the start time of the intervention possible period. Further, the end time of the intervention match result acceptance period can be, for example, a predetermined time (for example, one hour) after the end of the intervention possible period, as shown in FIG. That is, a grace period of, for example, one hour is set from the end of the intervention possible period of the automatic battle and the end of the acceptance of the intervention on the game server 1 to the transmission of the battle result of the intervention battle. This grace period is determined in consideration of the normal time required to perform an intervention match. For example, if the normal time required to execute an intervention match is about 5 to 10 minutes, the grace period may be 30 minutes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, it is preferable that the automatic battle is started after the end of the intervention battle result acceptance period (immediately after the end or after the lapse of a predetermined period). In this way, by ending the intervention battle result acceptance period before the automatic battle start time, it is possible to execute an automatic battle against a battle card for which a battle result has not been obtained at the automatic battle start time. This makes it easier to manage automatic battles on the game server 1.

If the user does not end the intervention match by the end of the intervention match result acceptance period in the terminal device 3, the user's terminal device 3 enters the game server 1 during the intervention match result acceptance period. Information on the result of the match is not sent. In this case, the result of the intervention match does not apply as an alternative result of the automatic match. For example, when the game server 1 receives the information on the result of the intervention match from the terminal device 3 after the intervention match result acceptance period, the game server 1 displays the notification information that the reflection deadline of the result has passed on the screen of the terminal device 3. Let me.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, an operation example of the game server 1 will be described. The game server 1 does not receive the result of the intervention match from the terminal device 3 (NO in S12), and if the acceptance period of the intervention match result has elapsed (YES in S15), it is considered that the intervention match has not been performed. The process proceeds to step S8 of FIG. In the match database illustrated in FIG. 8, among the matches of the match ID whose automatic match start time has come, the match other than the match of the match ID for which the score of the match result is already stored is an unintervened automatic match match. It is a card, and the game server 1 executes the unintervened automatic match (S8).

Next, an example of the operation of the terminal device 3 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the user selects the match intervention button 112 on the main screen of the league match mode (see FIG. 12), the terminal device 3 receives information about the automatic match that can be intervened from the game server 1. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 13, the terminal device 3 displays a match selection screen on which the match card 122 of the automatic match in which the user can intervene is displayed (S21). On this match selection screen, the user confirms the match card 122 that can intervene and considers whether or not to intervene. On this match selection screen, when the user performs an operation other than the operation of selecting the match card 122 (for example, an operation of returning to the main screen) (NO in S22, YES in S23), the terminal device 3 performs the operation. The corresponding process is executed (S24). Although not shown, if the user does not select the match card 122 (NO in S22 and S23) for a predetermined time or longer on the match selection screen (for example, 1 minute), the process of FIG. 18 is forcibly terminated. You may let me.

Further, on the match selection screen, when the user performs an operation of selecting the battle card 122 of the automatic battle to intervene (operation for performing the intervention battle) (YES in S22), the terminal device 3 is the battle card 122 of the said battle card 122. The match is executed as an intervention match involving a user operation (S25). In this case, the terminal device 3 downloads the game parameters of the user and the opponent to be used when executing the intervention battle from the game server 1. Then, the terminal device 3 controls the user's character based on the information about the user's operation and the user's game parameters, and automatically controls the opponent's character based on the opponent's game parameters to proceed with the battle. Let me. When the intervention match is completed (YES in S26), the terminal device 3 transmits the information of the match result of the intervention match to the game server 1 (S27).

As described above, in the game management device (game server 1, terminal device 3) of the present embodiment, it is possible for the user to intervene in the automatic battle while maintaining the configuration of the automatic battle without the user's operation. do. Since the user can arbitrarily decide whether or not to intervene in the automatic battle, it will be possible to entrust the scheduled battle to the automatic battle or to perform the battle by one's own operation, and the variation of the game will be expanded. .. Then, by giving the user an opportunity to intervene in the automatic battle, it becomes easier to obtain a user's sense of conviction for the battle result, as compared with the conventional configuration in which the user's evaluation such as ranking is determined only by the result of the automatic battle. , It is possible to provide users with more attractive games than before.

Hereinafter, various variations of the configuration of the game management device will be described. First, a variation on a configuration in which a predetermined amount of points acquired by the user in the game is consumed when the user intervenes in an automatic match is shown.

The points required for an intervention match are those that are consumed and decreased when the intervention match is executed, and the decrease is recovered with the passage of time (for example, one point is recovered every 3 minutes). It may be a point that is only consumed without such recovery. Since a predetermined amount of points is required for the user to intervene in the automatic match, it is possible to give the user a motivation to acquire points.

Then, as illustrated in FIG. 20, the game server 1 of the present embodiment has the memory control means 71, the automatic battle execution means 72, the intervention possible period setting means 73, the evaluation means 74, and the point giving means 76. Is further equipped. The point awarding means 76 has a function of awarding a user a predetermined amount (for example, 1 point) or more of points (for example, 2 points) required for the intervention match when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the intervention match.

Here, as an example of "when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a battle by a user", winning in an intervention battle can be mentioned. Further, in an intervention match, a draw may be made with an opponent whose game parameters are higher than that of oneself, or the above-mentioned "when a predetermined condition is satisfied". These are just examples, and any condition can be set.

An operation example of the game server 1 of the present embodiment is shown below. When an operation for performing an intervention battle is performed on the user's terminal device 3, the game server 1 stores the user's possession points stored in relation to the user ID in the user information database illustrated in FIG. Update to the value reduced by 1 point. Further, when the game server 1 receives the information on the result of the intervention battle from the terminal device 3, it determines whether or not the user has won the battle, and if the user wins, the user ID is displayed in the user information database. The user's owned points stored in association with each other are updated to the value obtained by adding 2 points.

According to this configuration, when the user intervenes in the automatic battle and as a result, if a predetermined condition such as winning the intervention battle is satisfied, there is an advantage that more points than the points consumed for the intervention can be obtained. On the other hand, there may be a disadvantage that you lose the intervention match even though you have spent points and intervened in the automatic match. As a result, the game quality at the time of intervention in the automatic battle is enhanced, and the fun of the game is improved.

Next, a game mode other than the game mode in which the automatic battle or the intervention battle in place of the automatic battle (the league battle mode in the present embodiment) is described will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 21, the terminal device 3 of the present embodiment includes a game mode executing means 77. The game mode execution means 77 is a predetermined game mode capable of changing game parameters (for example, a character's ability value) that affect the result of an automatic battle or an intervention battle, and is a game mode involving a user operation. Has the ability to execute.

As an example of the predetermined game mode, there are various contents such as a training mode in which a character is trained and trained (improves the ability parameter), a strengthening mode in which a plurality of characters are united to strengthen the character's ability, and the like. Game modes can be applied. In the present embodiment, if the user presses the breeding button 104 on the top screen illustrated in FIG. 11, the screen transitions to the breeding mode screen (not shown), and the character owned by the user can be trained. For example, the user can select a character to be trained from a plurality of characters owned by the user and have him practice hitting, pitching, defensive practice, and the like. As an example of hitting practice, the user is made to practice hitting a straight ball or various changing balls while performing the same operation as the hitting operation in an intervention battle. Then, by achieving a predetermined practice menu (condition), the hitting ability of the character can be improved.

When the user plays the training mode, a predetermined amount of points may be consumed as in the case of performing an intervention battle.

The game mode execution means 77 transmits information on the execution result of the training mode to the game server 1. The information on the execution result of the training mode can include the player ID of the character who practiced and the parameter improvement information (for example, information such as hitting +5, ball power +3, etc.) according to the training content.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the game server 1 of the present embodiment is an update means for updating a user's game parameter based on the result of a game mode such as a training mode executed by the game mode execution means 77. 78 is provided. For example, when the updating means 78 receives the information of "player ID = 0001 of the practicing character" and "hit +5" as the information of the execution result of the training mode from the terminal device 3 of the user, the updating means 78 receives the information of the user. "5" is added to the ability value of the hit (ability 1 in FIG. 5) of the character whose player ID = 0001 stored in relation to the user ID.

In the configuration of the present embodiment, game parameters such as the ability value of the character that affects the result of the automatic battle or the intervention battle by executing a predetermined game mode such as the training mode prior to the automatic battle or the intervention battle. Can be improved. Therefore, if a predetermined game mode is executed prior to the automatic battle or the intervention battle, the automatic battle or the intervention battle can be advanced advantageously. This can give the user a motivation to actively play not only the intervention battle but also other game modes.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the game mode execution means 77 executes a battle (referred to as a third battle) different from the automatic battle and the intervention battle in the intervening period with the operation of the user. It can be configured to include the battle execution means 77a. An example of the third match is an individual match in which the user plays against an opponent arbitrarily selected from a plurality of opponent candidates.

In the present embodiment, when the user presses the individual battle button 105 on the top screen illustrated in FIG. 11, the screen transitions to the individual battle mode screen (not shown). On this individual battle screen, a predetermined number (for example, 5 people) of users extracted by the game server 1 are displayed on the screen as opponent candidates. The opponent candidate user displayed here is a user widely selected from a plurality of users registered in the game, unlike the user of the group in the above-mentioned league battle, and the individual battle mode screen is displayed. Each time it is done, the user of the opponent candidate also changes. Here, if the user selects an arbitrary opponent from the plurality of opponent candidates, the third battle execution means 77a executes an individual battle with the opponent.

It should be noted that when the user plays an individual match, a predetermined amount of points may be consumed as in the case of performing an intervention match.

The operation method of the user in the individual battle is basically the same as that in the intervention battle. The third battle execution means 77a that executes an individual battle controls the user's character based on the information about the user's operation and the user's game parameters, and sets the user's opponent's character into the opponent's game parameters. Automatically control based on.

Not limited to the individual battle as described above, the third battle may be a battle different from the automatic battle and the intervention battle.

The third battle execution means 77a transmits information on the battle result of the individual battle to the game server 1. The information on the battle result may include, for example, a winning user, a losing user, a battle score, a character's personal performance, and the like.

The update means 78 of the game server 1 updates the game parameters of the user based on the battle result of the individual battle executed by the third battle execution means 77a. For example, when a user wins an individual match, the amount of improvement in the ability parameter of the character of the user who participates in the match is larger than when the user loses. Even if the user loses the individual battle, it is preferable to improve the ability parameter of the user's character. Regardless of whether the match is won or lost, it is possible to motivate the user to actively engage in the individual match by giving the user a certain merit of performing the individual match. Further, for a character who has made a predetermined activity such as a character who hit a home run or a character who became a winning pitcher, the amount of improvement in the ability parameter is made larger than that of other characters who participated in the game.

Even when an intervention battle is performed by the user instead of the automatic battle, the user's game parameters (character ability parameters, etc.) are updated based on the battle result, as in the individual battle. May be good.

According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the user entrusts the automatic battle without any operation, intervenes in the automatic battle to perform an intervention battle involving operation, and promotes the automatic battle or the intervention battle in an advantageous manner. You can enjoy variations of the battle, such as playing a third battle (individual battle, etc.).

Next, a configuration in which the game parameters applied in the intervention battle are changed depending on the timing of intervening in the automatic battle will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 22, the terminal device 3 of the present configuration includes the parameter adjusting means 79 in addition to the intervention battle executing means 75 and the game mode executing means 77. The parameter adjusting means 79 has a function of lowering the user's game parameters applied in the intervention battle as the execution start timing of the intervention battle is closer to the deadline of the intervention possible period.

When the intervention battle execution means 75 executes the intervention battle, as described above, the game parameters of the user and the opponent who intervened in the automatic battle are downloaded from the game server 1 and applied. In the configuration of the present embodiment, the parameter adjusting means 79 adjusts the game parameters of the user downloaded from the game server 1, and the intervention battle executing means 75 applies the adjusted game parameters when the intervention battle is executed. It will be.

As described above, the reason for adjusting the user's game parameters applied at the time of the intervention battle according to the timing of the intervention in the automatic battle is as follows. That is, the later the intervention in time, the more time it takes to improve the game parameters by executing the game mode other than the intervention battle (for example, the training mode, the individual battle mode, etc.). Therefore, the later the timing of intervention in the automatic battle is, the more advantageous it is in executing the intervention battle. Therefore, in order to balance the game, that is, so that other users are not disadvantaged, the closer the timing of intervention in the automatic battle is to the deadline of the intervening period, the more the user's game is applied at the time of the intervention battle. Try to lower the parameter. It should be noted that the reduction of the game parameters is limited to the execution of the target intervention battle, and the reduction does not affect the game parameters of the user applied at the time of the automatic battle executed thereafter.

As an example, the parameter adjusting means 79 reduces the game parameters of the user who performs the intervention match by 1% every predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) elapses from the start of the intervention possible period. This is an example, and the user's game parameter adjusted by the parameter adjusting means 79 can be calculated by an arbitrary arithmetic expression as a function of the elapsed time t from the start of the intervening possible period. Alternatively, information (table) in which the relationship between the elapsed time t from the start of the intervening possible period and the rate of decrease (or amount of decrease) of the user's game parameter is predetermined is stored in the storage device, and based on the information. The parameter adjusting means 79 may adjust the user's game parameters.

The target to be adjusted by the parameter adjusting means 79 is the game parameter of the user who intervened in the automatic battle, and the game parameter of the opponent is applied as it is. Alternatively, in the parameter adjusting means 79, the closer the timing of the user's intervention in the automatic battle (the timing of starting the execution of the intervention battle) is to the deadline of the intervention possible period, the more the user's opponent's game is applied in the intervention battle. The parameters may be improved (the user's game parameters are applied as they are). In this case, by improving the game parameters of the user's opponent, the user's game parameters are relatively lowered.

Alternatively, the parameter adjusting means 79 is applied in the intervention match as the execution start timing of the intervention match is earlier (that is, the timing of the user's intervention in the automatic match is closer to the start timing of the intervention period for the automatic match). The above-mentioned game balance may be achieved by improving the user's game parameters. Also in this case, the user's game parameter adjusted by the parameter adjusting means 79 can be calculated by an arbitrary arithmetic expression as a function of the elapsed time t from the start of the intervening possible period. Alternatively, the parameter adjusting means 79 uses the user's game based on information (table) in which the relationship between the elapsed time t from the start of the intervening possible period and the rate of change (or amount of change) of the user's game parameter is predetermined. You may adjust the parameters.

Alternatively, the parameter adjusting means 79 is applied in the intervention match as the execution start timing of the intervention match is earlier (that is, the timing of the user's intervention in the automatic match is closer to the start timing of the intervention period for the automatic match). The game parameters of the user's opponent may be lowered (thus, the game parameters of the user are relatively improved).

According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the user weighs the advantages of delaying the timing of intervening in the automatic battle (there is time to improve the game parameters) and the disadvantages (decrease of the game parameters). You are required to determine the timing of the intervention. For example, the user delays the timing of intervention in the automatic battle, sufficiently improves the game parameters by executing the training mode, etc., and then performs the intervention. You can also take the strategy of accelerating the timing of the intervention so that the parameters do not drop. As a result, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

Next, a configuration will be described in which the number of battle cards in an automatic battle that the user can intervene varies depending on the timing of intervening in the automatic battle. As illustrated in FIG. 23, the game server 1 having the present configuration further includes a battle card management means 80 in addition to the memory control means 71, the automatic battle execution means 72, the intervention possible period setting means 73, and the evaluation means 74. ing. Although omitted in FIG. 23, the game server 1 may further include the above-mentioned point giving means 76 and updating means 78. The battle card management means 80 has a function of reducing the number of battle cards in an automatic battle that can be selected as an intervention battle (a battle by a user) as the deadline of the intervention possible period approaches.

As an example, the battle card management means 80 reduces the number of battle cards that can be selected (intervention) by a predetermined number (for example, one) every predetermined time (for example, one hour) elapses from the start of the intervention possible period. However, the number of selectable match cards will not be zero before the deadline for the intervention period. In this way, the reason for adjusting the number of selectable battle cards according to the timing of intervening in the automatic battle is that, as described above, the later the timing of the intervention, the more the game is executed by executing the game mode other than the automatic battle and the intervention battle. This is to balance with having more time to improve the parameters.

A specific example is shown below. It is assumed that the number of battle cards that can be selected (intervened) by the user is 6 at the start of the intervention period (7:00 to 12:00) in Section 1. After that, every hour, the number of battle cards that can be selected by the user is reduced by one (for example, the number of battle cards selected at random is reduced). In this case, at 11:00, one hour before the end of the intervention period, the automatic match that the user can select is. Only the remaining two match cards. Further, it is assumed that the number of battle cards that can be selected (intervened) by the user is 12 at the start of the intervention possible period (7:00 to 18:00) in Section 2. After that, the number of battle cards that can be selected by the user decreases by one every hour, and at 17:00, one hour before the end of the intervention period, only the remaining two battle cards are available. .. Further, it is assumed that the number of battle cards that can be selected (intervened) by the user is 12 at the start of the intervention possible period (7:00 to 0:00) in Section 3. After that, every 1 hour and 30 minutes, the number of battle cards that can be selected by the user decreases by one, and at 23:00, one hour before the end of the intervention period, only the remaining two battle cards are available. become. As in this example, the rate of decrease in the number of match cards that can be selected by the user (decrease in the number of match cards per hour) depending on the number of match cards that can be selected at the beginning of the intervention period and / or the length of the intervention period. The number) may be different.

An example of the operation of the game management device (game server 1, terminal device 3) of the present embodiment will be described below. As described above, when the user selects the match intervention button 112 on the main screen of FIG. 12, a request for transmitting information regarding the automatic match that can be intervened is sent from the terminal device 3 to the game server 1. In response to this request, the game server 1 transmits information regarding the automatic battle for which the intervention possible period is set to the terminal device 3. At the time of this transmission, the battle card management means 80 adjusts the number of automatic battle cards that can be selected by the user as described above according to the elapsed time from the start of the intervening period, and the automatic battle that can be selected by the user. The information of the battle card of is transmitted from the game server 1 to the terminal device 3. The terminal device 3 that has received the information of the battle card of the automatic battle that can be selected by the user displays the game selection screen illustrated in FIG. 13 on the display unit 35. Also, if the number of match cards for automatic matches that can be selected by the user changes, the match selection screen will be updated.

According to the configuration of the present embodiment, the user has the advantage of delaying the timing of intervening in the automatic battle (there is time to improve the game parameters) and the disadvantage (the number of selectable battle cards is reduced). Weighing is required to determine the timing of the intervention. For example, by delaying the timing of intervening in the automatic battle, the user can sufficiently improve the game parameters by executing the training mode or the like even if the number of selectable battle cards is small, and then intervene in the automatic battle. You can take a strategy. Alternatively, it is possible to take a strategy of improving the game parameters by executing the training mode or the like, accelerating the intervention timing to the automatic battle, and intervening while the number of selectable battle cards is large. As a result, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

As a method of reducing the number of battle cards that can be selected by the battle card management means 80 as it approaches the deadline of the intervention period, there is also a method of randomly selecting the battle cards to be reduced, but the following preferable method is used. You can also take it. That is, the battle card management means 80 cannot select from the battle cards of the automatic battle in which the game parameters (character ability value, team strength value, etc.) of the user's opponent are lower, so that the number of battle cards that can be selected is selected. To reduce.

For example, the battle card management means 80 determines the battle card to be reduced (the battle card that cannot be selected) as follows. The ability value of the character of the regular player associated with the user ID of the opponent of a plurality of battle cards that can be selected by the user is read from the database server 2. Then, the team strength (total of the ability values of all the characters in the team, etc.) is calculated for each opponent of the plurality of opponent cards, and the opponent card having the larger team strength is targeted for reduction.

Due to the configuration of this embodiment, as the deadline of the intervening period approaches, it becomes impossible to select from opponent cards with lower game parameters, and opponent cards with high game parameters remain as selectable opponent cards. To go. As a result, if the timing of intervention in automatic battle is delayed, only the opponent's opponent card with high game parameters can be selected, so the disadvantage of delaying the timing of intervention becomes clearer. As a result, the later the timing of intervention in the automatic match, the easier it is to balance with having more time to improve the game parameters. It can also motivate the user to intervene in the automatic match early.

Next, a configuration will be described in which the benefits that can be acquired by the user in the intervention battle are changed depending on the timing of intervening in the automatic battle. As illustrated in FIG. 24, the game server 1 having the present configuration further includes a privilege granting means 81 in addition to the memory control means 71, the automatic battle executing means 72, the intervention possible period setting means 73, and the evaluation means 74. There is. Although omitted in FIG. 24, the game server 1 may further include the above-mentioned point giving means 76, updating means 78, battle card management means 80, and the like. The privilege granting means 81 has a function of granting a privilege to a user when a predetermined condition is satisfied in an intervention battle (a battle by a user). Then, the privilege granting means 81 reduces the privilege as the execution start timing of the intervention battle is closer to the deadline of the intervention possible period.

Here, as benefits, various benefits such as points, items, and character ability improvement can be applied. In addition, as an example of "when a predetermined condition is satisfied in an intervention match", winning in an intervention match can be mentioned. Alternatively, in an intervention match, a draw may be made with an opponent whose game parameters are higher than that of oneself, or the above-mentioned "when a predetermined condition is satisfied". These are just examples, and any condition can be set.

In this configuration, the size of the privilege (the size of the points to be given, the number of items to be given or the rarity of the items, the size of the ability value to be improved, etc.) according to the timing of intervention in the automatic battle. Changes. That is, the closer the timing of intervening in the automatic battle, that is, the timing of starting the execution of the intervention battle, to the deadline of the intervention possible period, the smaller the privilege that the user can obtain. In this way, the reason for adjusting the size of the privilege according to the timing of the intervention in the automatic battle is that, as described above, the later the timing of the intervention, the more time is available to improve the game parameters by executing the training mode or the like. This is to balance with having more.

A specific example is shown below. When the user who intervenes in the automatic battle wins the intervention battle, the privilege granting means 81 grants the user a "pennant medal", which is a virtual currency in the game, as a privilege. That is, the privilege granting means 81 adds the number of commissioned medals to the number of pennant medals stored in association with the user ID in the user information database illustrated in FIG. The privilege granting means 81 sets the privilege when intervening in the automatic battle within a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) from the start of the intervention possible period to, for example, 10 pennant medals. After that, each time the timing of intervening in the automatic match is delayed by a predetermined time (for example, one hour), the number of pennant medals awarded is reduced by a predetermined number (for example, one).

The points given by the point giving means 76 described above can also be included in the privilege. That is, the point-giving means 76 can be one of the functions of the privilege-giving means 81.

With this configuration, the user weighs the advantages of delaying the timing of intervention in the automatic match (there is time to improve the game parameters) and the disadvantages (the benefits that can be obtained are reduced), and intervenes. Is required to determine the timing of. For example, the user may take a strategy of delaying the timing of intervention in the automatic battle so that even if the benefits that can be obtained are reduced, the game parameters are sufficiently improved by executing the training mode or the like before the intervention is performed. can. Alternatively, it is possible to take a strategy of improving the game parameters by executing the training mode or the like, accelerating the timing of intervention in the automatic battle, and intervening while the big privilege is obtained. As a result, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

By the way, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the game management device is configured to include a plurality of computers (game server 1 and terminal device 3) that communicate with each other. This is also a configuration of a game system including a game server 1 as a server and a terminal device 3 as a terminal device.

The game server 1 (server) and the terminal device 3 (terminal device) can communicate with each other to send and receive various data, and both are information processing devices equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, auxiliary storage device, communication control unit, and the like. It is a (computer) and has a similar hardware configuration. Therefore, in the game system including the server and the terminal device, the means 71 to 81 and the like provided by the game server 1 or the terminal device 3 described in the above-described embodiment are provided by either the server or the terminal device. You just have to. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the game server 1 includes the memory control means 71 and the automatic battle execution means 72, and the terminal device 3 has the intervention possible period setting means 73, the evaluation means 74, and the intervention. A configuration including the battle execution means 75 is also possible. Although only the means 71 to 75 are shown in FIG. 25, a part or all of the other means 76 to 81 is also configured to be provided by either the game server 1 or the terminal device 3. be able to. This configuration also has the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment.

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The configuration of the game management device is not limited to the configuration including a plurality of computers (game server 1, terminal device 3, etc.) that communicate with each other, and the game management device is configured as the game server 1 (that is, described above). All the main functions of the game management device can be included in the game server 1), or the game management device can be configured as the terminal device 3 (that is, all the main functions of the game management device described above are included in the terminal device 3). It is possible.

An example of configuring the game management device as the game server 1 will be described. A game program is implemented in the game server 1, and instead of executing the game on the user's terminal device, the game is executed on the game server 1 in response to the game operation input on the terminal device, and the execution result is displayed. Send to each user's terminal device. For example, this corresponds to a form in which the game server 1 provides a so-called browser game in which a game can be played by a web browser mounted on a terminal device of each user. Alternatively, this corresponds to a form in which the game server 1 provides a so-called cloud gaming service in which a game image as a result of executing a game on the game server 1 is transmitted to a terminal device in, for example, a streaming format.

In the above-mentioned browser game or cloud gaming, the user's terminal device basically operates as an input / output device having an operation input function and a game screen or sound output function, and the actual function is on the game server 1 side. .. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the game server 1 includes the memory control means 71, the automatic battle execution means 72, the intervention possible period setting means 73, the evaluation means 74, the intervention battle execution means 75, and the like. It shall be configured to be prepared. As described above, the terminal device 303 of each user communicating with the game server 1 mainly has an operation input function and an output function such as a game screen. A part of the game program may be installed in the terminal device 303 so that the game execution process is partially performed in the terminal device 303 as well.

Further, although FIG. 26 shows an example in which the game server 1 includes only the means 71 to 75, a part or all of the other means 76 to 81 may be included as a component of the game server 1. good. This configuration also has the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment.

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The intervention battle (competition by the user) performed in place of the automatic battle during the intervention possible period is a battle executed with the operation of the user. In this intervention match, the user performs at least an operation for starting the match during the intervention period. Further, the user may be able to operate the character or the like even during the subsequent battle. That is, as the form of the intervention battle, there is a first form in which only various setting operations before the start of the battle and a command operation for starting the battle can be performed, and a second form in which the characters and the like can be operated during the subsequent battle. And may be in any form. In the above-described embodiment, the intervention battle of the second form in which the user can perform a hitting operation of the character even after the start of the intervention battle is exemplified. The following is an example of the intervention match of the first form.

In the first aspect, the intervention battle execution means 75 is an operation for performing an intervention battle performed by the user during the intervention possible period (for example, in the game selection screen of FIG. 13, the battle of the automatic battle that the user wants to intervene). Based on the operation of selecting the card 122), an intervention battle is started instead of the automatic battle. The operation that can be performed by the user is up to the operation of starting the battle, and the intervention battle execution means 75 determines the battle result based on the game parameters of each user in the battle. In this form, the user has an advantage in the battle by changing the pre-match settings according to the opponent and then starting the battle with the opponent without waiting for the automatic battle start time. There are things you can do.

For example, user A intervenes in the automatic battle early if he / she does not have much time to improve his / her game parameters by the training mode or the like from the present time to the start of the automatic battle due to his / her work or study. By executing the battle ahead of schedule, it is possible to substantially prevent the improvement of the game parameters of the opponent (for example, user B). That is, the situation is that the user A cannot improve his / her game parameters by the training mode or the like during the period from now until the start of the automatic battle, but the opponent user B may improve the game parameters during the period. In the meantime, instead of waiting for the automatic battle start time, the intervention battle is executed earlier.

On the contrary, if the user has time to improve his / her game parameters by the training mode etc. from the present time to the start of the automatic battle, he / she can improve his / her game parameters and then intervene in the automatic battle or automatically. You can also choose to train your character until just before the start of the match and leave it to the automatic match without intervention. As described above, even in the first form of intervention battle in which the operations that can be performed by the user are limited to the operation for starting the battle, there are abundant variations in the strategy, and a highly interesting game can be realized. Moreover, in the case of this form, unlike the intervention battle of the second form, the user operation during the battle is not required, and only various setting operations before the start of the battle and command operations for starting the battle are required. Even if the user A does not have much time to spare due to work, study, etc., the intervention battle can be performed without much trouble.

Further, regarding the configuration having a storage control function for storing various information in the storage device, since the storage device itself is not included in the configuration, it may be installed anywhere inside or outside the game system. For example, the storage device includes a RAM 13 and an auxiliary storage device 14 of the game server 1, a RAM 33 and an auxiliary storage device 39 of the terminal device 3, a file server (online storage) having a configuration different from that of the game server 1 and the terminal device 3, and the like. May be.

In addition, each configuration described in each of the above-described embodiments can be applied in combination as appropriate.

Further, the computer-readable program according to the present embodiment is recorded on various computer-readable recording media such as a hard disk, an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc.), a flexible disk, and a semiconductor memory, and the recording medium. It is read from the computer and executed by the CPU of the computer that constitutes the game management device or the game system. Further, the means for providing the program to the computer is not limited to the recording medium described above, and may be performed via a communication network such as the Internet.

As described above, the outline of the game management device and the like of the present embodiment is as follows.

1) The game management device (1, 3) according to one aspect of the present invention is a storage control means (71) that stores the game parameters of each user in the storage device, and an automatic battle performed between the users based on the game parameters. The automatic battle execution means (72), which is performed a plurality of times in a predetermined period, and the evaluation means (74), which evaluates the user based on the battle result by the automatic battle execution means (72), and the automatic battle before the automatic battle. The evaluation means (74) includes an intervening period setting means (73) for setting an intervening possible period during which the user can perform a battle instead of the automatic battle, and the evaluation means (74) performs a battle by the user during the intervening period. If so, the user is evaluated based on the result of the match.

The game management device having this configuration can be configured by, for example, a computer such as a server capable of communicating with the terminal device of each user. Alternatively, the game management device can be configured by, for example, a computer as a game device (smartphone, mobile phone terminal, PHS, dedicated game machine, personal computer, tablet computer, multifunctional television receiver, etc.). Alternatively, the game management device may be configured by a plurality of computers (servers, terminal devices, etc.) that communicate with each other.

In this configuration, the automatic battle execution means performs an automatic battle between users a plurality of times in a predetermined period based on the game parameters of each user. For example, the automatic battle execution means executes an automatic battle three times a day. The game parameters may include, for example, the ability value of each user's character, the parameter of the item, and the like. Not limited to this, the game parameters may be any one that affects the battle.

Further, in the present configuration, the intervening possible period setting means sets an intervening possible period in which the user can perform a battle in place of the automatic battle before the automatic battle. For example, if the means for setting the intervening period is scheduled to be executed at 13:00 on a certain day, the intervening period setting means is set from 7:00 to 13:00 on that day as the intervening period.

A battle by a user is a battle executed by a user's operation. In a battle by a user, at least an operation for starting the battle is performed by the user during the intervention period. Further, the user may be able to operate the character or the like even during the subsequent battle. For example, in a baseball game, the player character can be operated by the user himself / herself by performing an operation of designating a meet position, an operation of starting a bat swing, and the like. Further, for example, in a battle game, the user himself / herself can perform a maneuvering operation of the fighter character.

In the intervening period before the automatic battle, the user's battle instead of the automatic battle is expressed as "intervening in the automatic battle". In addition, the battle by the user is referred to as an "intervention battle" as necessary. It is up to the user to decide whether or not to intervene in the automatic match. If the user does not intervene in the automatic battle during the intervention possible period before the automatic battle, the automatic battle is executed by the automatic battle execution means.

The evaluation means basically evaluates the user based on the result of the automatic battle by the automatic battle execution means, but when the battle is performed by the user instead of the automatic battle during the intervention possible period, the said person concerned. Evaluate users based on the results of their matches. For example, the evaluation means can evaluate the user by a ranking (ranking), a winning percentage, a number of wins, a value obtained by converting the time until the target is cleared, the number of wins, and the like into points. Alternatively, the user may be evaluated by determining a rank, class, level, grade, grade, grade, etc., which are indicators of evaluation, based on the ranking or the like.

As an example, when the evaluation of the user's ranking etc. is determined by the battle result of 100 automatic battles, the user intervenes in 20 of the 100 games and 20 battles by the user are performed instead of the automatic battle. When a match is played, the evaluation of the user's ranking and the like is determined by the match result of a total of 100 matches of 80 automatic matches and 20 user matches.

As described above, in this configuration, it is possible for the user to intervene in the automatic battle while maintaining the configuration of the automatic battle that does not involve the user's operation. Since the user can arbitrarily decide whether or not to intervene in the automatic battle, it will be possible to entrust the scheduled battle to the automatic battle or to perform the battle by one's own operation, and the variation of the game will be expanded. .. Then, by giving the user an opportunity to intervene in the automatic battle, it becomes easier to obtain a user's sense of conviction for the battle result, as compared with the conventional configuration in which the ranking etc. is determined only by the result of the automatic battle. It can provide attractive games to users.

2) In the configuration of 1) above, the intervention battle execution means (75) for executing the battle by the user when the operation for performing the battle by the user is performed during the intervention possible period is further provided. The intervention match execution means (75) controls the character of the user based on the information regarding the operation of the user and the game parameters of the user, and controls the character of the opponent of the user based on the game of the opponent. It is preferable to automatically control based on the parameters.

In this configuration, the intervention battle execution means that executes the battle (intervention battle) by the user instead of the automatic battle is the information about the user's operation (for example, the operation of designating the meet position in the baseball game) and the user's character. Control based on game parameters (character ability values, etc.). On the other hand, since the user's opponent does not perform the operation, the intervention battle execution means automatically controls the opponent's character based on the opponent's game parameters (character's ability value, etc.).

In this way, not only the game parameters of each user who plays the match, but also the operation of the user who intervened in the automatic match is reflected in the intervention match performed in place of the automatic match. You can advance the match to your advantage. However, if the user makes a mistake in the operation, the match may be disadvantageous. In this way, the user's operation skill affects the battle result, and the battle result is reflected in the user's evaluation, so that the user's sense of conviction for the evaluation is high.

3) In the configuration of 1) or 2) above, the intervening period setting means (73) has a period for each of a plurality of automatic battles having different automatic battle start times included in a predetermined unit period. It is preferable to set the intervention possible period with the same start timing.

Here, the "predetermined unit period" can be set to any period such as 12 hours, 24 hours (1 day), 3 days, and the like. An example in which the "predetermined unit period" is set to 24 hours from 3:00 of the real world time to 3:00 of the next day will be described below. As an example of "a plurality of the automatic battles having different automatic battle start times included in a predetermined unit period", a plurality of automatic battle start times scheduled to be 13:00, 19:00, and 1:00, respectively. The automatic match of is illustrated. For these plurality of automatic battles, the intervention period setting means sets the intervention possible period at the same timing of the start of the period. For example, the start of each intervening period of a plurality of automatic battles having different automatic battle start times is set to 7:00 (see FIG. 10). As a result, the user can play against multiple automatic battles scheduled to be held three times in one day (24 hours), which is a unit period, at 13:00 noon, 19:00 at night, and 1:00 at midnight. After 7:00 in the morning, you will be able to intervene continuously. This increases the freedom of the user to intervene in the automatic match.

4) In any of the configurations 1) to 3) above, when a predetermined amount of points acquired by the user in the game is consumed during the battle by the user, and the predetermined condition is satisfied in the battle by the user. Further, it is preferable to further provide a point giving means (76) for giving the user a predetermined amount or more of the points.

Here, the points may be points that are consumed and decreased at the time of execution of the intervention battle and that the decreased amount is recovered with the passage of time (for example, one point is recovered every 3 minutes). It may be a point that is only consumed without such recovery. Since a predetermined amount of points is required for the user to intervene in the automatic match, it is possible to give the user a motivation to acquire points.

Here, as an example of "when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a battle by a user", winning in a battle by a user can be mentioned. Further, if the match by the user competes for a score such as a baseball game, the case where the player draws with an opponent whose game parameters are higher than himself or herself may be "when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the match by the user". These are just examples, and any condition can be set.

According to this configuration, when the user intervenes in the automatic battle and as a result, if a predetermined condition such as winning the intervention battle is satisfied, there is an advantage that more points than the points consumed for the intervention can be obtained. On the other hand, there may be a disadvantage that you lose the intervention match even though you have spent points and intervened in the automatic match. As a result, the game quality at the time of intervention in the automatic battle is enhanced, and the fun of the game is improved.

5) In any of the above 1) to 4) configurations, it is a predetermined game mode in which the game parameters that affect the result of the automatic battle or the battle by the user can be changed, and the user's operation is performed. A game mode execution means (77) for executing the game mode, and an update means (78) for updating the game parameter of the user based on the result of the game mode executed by the game mode execution means (77). And, it is preferable to further provide.

In this configuration, the user can execute a game mode in which the game parameters that affect the result of the automatic battle or the battle by the user instead, for example, the ability value of the character can be changed. An example of this game mode is a mode in which a third match is executed independently of the automatic match and the intervention match. Further, as another example, various game modes such as a training mode in which a character is trained and trained, a strengthening mode in which a plurality of characters are united to strengthen the character's ability, and the like can be applied. Then, the user's game parameters (character ability value, etc.) stored in the storage device are updated based on the result of the executed game mode.

In this configuration, by executing a predetermined game mode prior to the automatic battle or the intervention battle, if the game parameters such as the ability value of the character that affects the result of the automatic battle or the intervention battle are changed, the automatic battle is performed. Or you will be able to advance the intervention match to your advantage. This can give the user a motivation to actively play not only the intervention battle but also other game modes.

6) In the configuration of 5) above, the game mode execution means (77) executes a battle different from the automatic battle and the battle by the user during the intervention possible period, accompanied by the operation of the user. It is preferable to include a match execution means (77a).

Here, as an example of a battle (referred to as a third battle) different from the battle by the user (intervention battle) in the automatic battle and the intervening period, the user arbitrarily selects a battle from a plurality of opponent candidates. There is an individual battle against the opponent. Not limited to this, the third match may be a match different from the automatic match and the intervention match. Based on the result of the third match, the game parameters that affect the outcome of the automatic match or the intervention match, such as the character's ability score, are updated. As a result, the user can entrust the automatic battle without any operation, intervene in the automatic battle and perform an intervention battle with operation, or perform a third battle in order to advance the automatic battle or the intervention battle in an advantageous manner. You can enjoy the variation of the battle.

7) In the configuration of 5) or 6) above, the closer the execution start timing of the match by the user is to the deadline of the intervention possible period, the lower the game parameter of the user applied in the match. Alternatively, it is preferable that the earlier the execution start timing is, the more the parameter adjusting means (79) applied in the battle is provided to improve the game parameter of the user.

In this configuration, the closer the timing of intervening in the automatic battle, that is, the timing of starting the execution of the intervention battle, to the deadline of the intervening period, the lower the game parameters of the user applied in the intervention battle. In this way, the reason for adjusting the user's game parameters applied at the time of the intervention battle according to the timing of the intervention in the automatic battle is as follows. That is, the later the intervention, the more time it takes to improve the game parameters by executing the game mode other than the intervention battle (for example, the training mode) before the intervention. Therefore, the later the timing of intervention in the automatic battle is, the more advantageous it is in executing the intervention battle. Therefore, in order to balance the game, the closer the timing of intervention in the automatic battle is to the deadline of the intervention period, the lower the user's game parameters applied during the intervention battle. Alternatively, the earlier the timing of the intervention in the automatic match, that is, the closer the timing of the intervention in the automatic match is to the start timing of the intervening period for the automatic match, the better the game parameters of the user applied in the intervention match. By doing so, the above-mentioned balance may be achieved.

With this configuration, the user weighs the advantages of delaying the timing of intervening in the automatic battle (there is time to improve the game parameters) and the disadvantages (decreased of the game parameters), and determines the timing of the intervention. You are required to make a decision. For example, in addition to the strategy of delaying the timing of intervention in automatic battle, the user sufficiently improves the game parameters by executing game modes other than automatic battle and intervention battle, and then intervenes, as well as the timing of intervention. It is also possible to take a strategy of accelerating the timing of intervention so that the game parameters at the time of the match do not decrease due to the delay. As a result, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

8) In any of the above 5) to 7), the battle card management means (80) that reduces the number of battle cards in the automatic battle that can be selected as the battle by the user as the time limit for the intervention period approaches. ) Is further provided.

With this configuration, the closer to the deadline of the intervening period, the smaller the number of battle cards that can be selected as an intervention battle. As an example, the battle card management means reduces the number of selectable battle cards by a predetermined number (for example, one) every predetermined time (for example, one hour) elapses from the start of the intervention possible period. However, the number of selectable match cards will not be zero before the deadline for the intervention period. In this way, the reason for adjusting the number of selectable battle cards according to the timing of intervening in the automatic battle is that, as described above, the later the timing of the intervention, the more the game is executed by executing the game mode other than the automatic battle and the intervention battle. This is to balance with having more time to improve the parameters.

With this configuration, the user weighs the advantages of delaying the timing of intervening in the automatic battle (there is time to improve the game parameters) and the disadvantages (the number of selectable battle cards is reduced). , Are required to determine the timing of the intervention. For example, by delaying the timing of intervening in an automatic match, the user can sufficiently improve the game parameters by executing a predetermined game mode even if the number of selectable match cards is small, and then intervene in the automatic match. You can take the strategy. Alternatively, it is possible to take a strategy of moderately improving the game parameters by executing a predetermined game mode, advancing the timing of intervention in the automatic battle, and intervening while the number of selectable battle cards is large. As a result, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

9) In the configuration of 8) above, the battle card management means (80) can be selected by making it impossible to select from the battle cards of the automatic battle in which the game parameter of the opponent of the user is lower. It is preferable to reduce the number of battle cards.

With this configuration, as the deadline for the intervention period approaches, it becomes impossible to select from opponent cards with lower game parameters, and opponent cards with higher game parameters remain as selectable opponent cards. As a result, if the timing of intervention in automatic battle is delayed, only the opponent's opponent card with high game parameters can be selected, so the disadvantage of delaying the timing of intervention becomes clearer. As a result, the later the timing of intervention in the automatic match, the easier it is to balance with having more time to improve the game parameters. It can also motivate the user to intervene in the automatic match early.

10) In any of the above 5) to 9) configurations, a privilege granting means (81) for granting a privilege to the user when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a battle by the user is further provided.

In the privilege granting means (81), it is preferable that the privilege is reduced as the execution start timing of the battle by the user is closer to the deadline of the intervention possible period.

Here, as benefits, various benefits such as points, items, and character ability improvement can be applied. In this configuration, the size of the privilege (the size of the points to be given, the number of items to be given or the rarity of the items, the size of the ability value to be improved, etc.) according to the timing of intervention in the automatic battle. Changes. That is, the closer the timing of intervening in the automatic battle, that is, the timing of starting the execution of the intervention battle, to the deadline of the intervention possible period, the smaller the privilege that the user can obtain. In this way, the reason for adjusting the size of the privilege according to the timing of the intervention in the automatic match is, as described above, the later the timing of the intervention, the more time it takes to improve the game parameters by executing the predetermined game mode. This is to balance with having more room.

With this configuration, the user weighs the advantages of delaying the timing of intervention in the automatic match (there is time to improve the game parameters) and the disadvantages (the benefits that can be obtained are reduced), and intervenes. Is required to determine the timing of. For example, the user may take a strategy of delaying the timing of intervention in the automatic match so that even if the benefits that can be obtained are reduced, the game parameters are sufficiently improved by executing the predetermined game mode before the intervention is performed. Can be done. Alternatively, it is possible to take a strategy of moderately improving the game parameters by executing a predetermined game mode, accelerating the timing of intervention in the automatic match, and intervening while a large benefit is obtained. As a result, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

11) The game system according to another aspect of the present invention is a game system that manages a game including a server (1) and a terminal device (3, 303) that communicates between the server (1). A storage control means (71) that stores the game parameters of each user in a storage device, and an automatic battle execution means (72) that performs an automatic battle between users a plurality of times in a predetermined period based on the game parameters. , Evaluation means (74) that evaluates the user based on the battle result by the automatic battle execution means (72), and before the automatic battle, set an intervention possible period in which the user can play a battle instead of the automatic battle. Intervention possible period setting means (73), intervention battle execution means (75) for executing a battle by the user when a predetermined intervention operation is performed during the intervention possible period, the server (1) or the terminal. One of the devices (3, 303) is provided, and the evaluation means (74) evaluates the user based on the battle result when the battle is performed by the user during the intervention possible period.

12) The program according to another aspect of the present invention is a program for operating the computer as the game management device (1, 3) according to any one of 1) to 10) above, and the computer is used as described above. It is a program for functioning as each means provided in the game management device (1, 3).

1 Game server (game management device)
3 Game device (game management device)
71 Memory control means 72 Automatic battle execution means 73 Intervention possible period setting means 74 Evaluation means 75 Intervention battle execution means 76 Point-giving means 77 Game mode execution means 77a Third battle execution means 78 Update means 79 Parameter adjustment means 80 Battle card management Means 81 Benefit granting means 303 Terminal equipment

Claims (6)

A storage control means for storing game parameters of each user in a storage device,
An automatic battle setting means for setting an automatic battle schedule in which a predetermined start timing is set, which is a battle automatically performed between users based on the game parameters.
When a predetermined instruction from the user is received before the start timing of the automatic match, at least a part of the intervention match based on the user's manual operation is performed instead of the start timing. Intervention battle execution means to be executed at the timing according to the receipt of a predetermined instruction,
A list of a plurality of the automatic battles that the user can change to the intervention battle at the present time, including the automatic battles having different start timings, is displayed on the screen, and the user can display the list from the list. A control means that enables the predetermined instruction for the selected automatic match, and
A game management device equipped with. The game management device according to claim 1, further comprising an automatic battle execution means for starting the automatic battle at a predetermined start timing when the predetermined instruction is not given from the user. The game management device according to claim 1 or 2 , further comprising a control means that increases the disadvantage of the user applied in the intervention match as the start of the intervention match becomes later. The game management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , further comprising an improving means for improving the game parameters by executing a game mode other than the intervention battle. A game system that manages a game, including a server and a terminal device that communicates with the server.
A game system in which either the server or the terminal device includes each means of the game management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . A program for operating a computer as the game management device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 or the game system according to claim 5 , wherein the game management device or the game system includes the computer. A program to function as each means.

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