JP7245605B2 - Game system, game providing method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system, a program, and the like.

Conventionally, in a fighting game or a shooting game, a game having a function (a so-called lock-on function) to select an enemy character having a predetermined condition from among a plurality of enemy characters and fix the selected enemy character as a target. system is known.

In particular, recently, in a game system having such a lock-on function, a system (i.e., a system configured so that the player can set a condition for selecting an enemy character to be locked-on (that is, a lock-on condition) is used). For example, Patent Document 1), or a system that locks on an enemy character that satisfies a lock-on condition when the player executes a predetermined operation is known (eg, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent No. 5349853 Japanese Patent No. 4134198

However, in the game system described in Patent Document 1 or 2, the lock-on condition (that is, the selection condition) is a system that uniquely selects an enemy character belonging to a predetermined range. If the range is wide, the target desired by the player is different from the actually selected target. It is often not possible to select the target of

In addition, in the game system described in Patent Document 1 or 2, the positional relationship between the selection range and the lock-on target such as the enemy character greatly changes the positional relationship with the viewpoint from which the game image is visualized. As a result, there are many cases where the imaged game image changes greatly and becomes an image that is difficult for the player to see.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to accurately select an object that meets the desires of the player, to provide a game image with good visibility, and to provide a game that is convenient for the player. To provide a program or the like capable of improving the quality of life.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program for progressing a game by selecting a given object from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space,
management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. first determination processing means for executing the first determination processing;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. Second determination processing means for searching for targets and executing second determination processing for determining the presence or absence of corresponding selection targets;
Selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process and the second determination process; and
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
It has a configuration that makes the computer function as

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, preferentially search the range in which the selection target should be searched first and the type in which the selection target should be selected first, and also search the entire range in which the selection target should be searched. Selection conditions can be used to select objects to be selected step by step.

Therefore, according to the present invention, selection targets can be accurately selected according to the arrangement of various objects in the game space, so selection targets can be accurately selected in accordance with the player's wishes.

Further, according to the present invention, for example, since the selection range can be narrowed by the selection condition, when the selection target is determined by searching a wide range of selection targets, it is possible to select an object in a position not intended by the player. In addition, when there are no selection targets in a narrow selection range, the selection range can be widened to search for selection targets.

Therefore, the present invention suppresses a large change in the orientation (returning to the selection target), position (positional movement), or action of the player character to be operated by the player, and also suppresses a game space image to be imaged. Since it is possible to suppress large blurring on the image and "stuttering" in which the image display is not smooth, it is possible to provide a game image with good visibility, and as a result, it is possible to improve the player's convenience. .

The "selection condition" may be, for example, a range in the game space (hereinafter also referred to as "selection range"), a distance from the reference position in the game space (hereinafter also referred to as "selection distance"), or , including the timing to select. In particular, the second selection condition different from the first selection condition indicates that at least one of the selection range, selection distance, or selection timing is different.

In addition, in the ``arrangement situation in the game space of an object existing in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set in a given position in the game space'', the ``reference position'' may be, for example, the player and the position of the player character to be operated by the player in the game space. ).

The "specific direction" is, for example, the depth direction when the image is created with reference to the reference position in the game space (specifically, the direction in which the virtual camera is directed when the virtual camera is placed at the reference position). direction (the direction of the player's line of sight), the direction in which the virtual camera is facing when the virtual camera is placed behind the reference position), or the direction of the player character when the player character is placed. Indicates the front direction.

Further, the "placement state" indicates the placement state of objects to be searched that exist at different distances in a specific direction, such as the direction in which the player character is facing when the player character is present at the reference position.

In addition to the above, the "given timing" includes, for example, the timing designated by the player or predetermined timing in the game such as the timing of attacking an enemy character.

Then, the "selection target" may be one or more than one, and when multiple selection targets are selected, the type of selection target or the selection condition condition or the range of the second selection condition).

In addition, the "game control process" includes attacking an object to be selected such as an enemy character, tracking the object, or guiding the object, as well as acquiring the object by grabbing the object, and selecting the object. Any control process may be used as long as it is a control process for progressing the game using the objects that are displayed.

Furthermore, objects such as selection targets may be dynamic objects such as enemy characters that move within the game space, or static objects such as buildings that are fixed at fixed locations within the game space. There may be.

(2) In addition, the present invention is
According to the selection status of the selection target based on the second determination process, the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions from among the objects in the game space image when the game space is imaged. and the computer as a third determination processing means for searching for the selection target having a third selection condition different from the second selection condition and executing a third determination process for determining the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target make it work,
The selection target determination processing means
The selection target determination process is executed based on the determination results of the first determination process, the second determination process, and the third determination process.

With this configuration, the present invention can determine a selection target according to the situation from among the objects in the image when the selection target cannot be selected under both the first selection condition and the second selection condition.

Therefore, according to the present invention, objects can be reliably selected, so that the convenience of the player can be improved or the game can be more interesting.

Note that the "third selection condition" may be, for example, a selection condition for an object in the game space, and may include a condition regarding the distance from the reference position to the object.

In particular, the "third selection condition" includes, for example, existence within an image of the imaged game space, use of a wider search range than the second selection item, and within a predetermined distance from the reference position. Including conditions such as existence.

(3) In addition, the present invention is
Based on a given instruction or a given game situation, in place of the first determination process and the second determination process, the object in the game space image when the game space is imaged is selected from among the objects in the game space image. A third determination process of searching for the selection target having a third selection condition different from the first selection condition and the second selection condition among a plurality of selection conditions, and determining the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target. functioning as the computer as a third determination processing means for executing
The selection target determination processing means
When the third determination process is executed, the selection target determination process is executed based on the result of the third determination process.

With this configuration, the present invention can detect objects in the image when the first selection condition and the second selection condition are disadvantageous to the player or cause problems in the progress of the game according to the game situation. It is possible to determine the selection target according to the situation from among them.

Therefore, in the present invention, for example, when there is an enemy character that is highly dangerous to the player character in a battle game, the enemy character can be quickly selected, or an object that is advantageous to the player can be selected. Therefore, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player or make the game more interesting.

Note that the "third selection condition" may be, for example, a selection condition for an object in the game space, and may include a condition regarding the distance from the reference position to the object.

The "third selection condition" includes, for example, types of objects such as enemy characters and objects to be obtained, attributes including their abilities (attack power and types of items used), and predetermined actions (for example, player (attack to the character), its direction, the position of other player characters in the game space, the distance to the player character, the battle situation if the game is a battle game (which is dominant, which number of characters, amount of energy of enemy characters and player characters, etc.).

Also, the "given instruction" may be, for example, an instruction from the player, or an instruction from the computer during the progress of the game.

Furthermore, the ``given game situation'' includes, for example, the environment in the game space including the shape of the map (terrain) that forms the game space, the time zone of the game space (morning, noon, night, etc.), and the map. Type (inside a building, outside a building, outer space, on the ground, etc.), circumstances that define the range of search targets change in field of view, movement speed of the player character in the game space), presence or absence of events, execution status of three-dimensional actions of the player character as game control processing, type of game stage, type of player character, type of items used, Player's game progress such as game level, acquired experience points, player's character's abilities including owned items, billing status, deck setting status, frequency of cooperating with other players, number of participating players, etc. included.

In particular, the "given game situation" includes, for example, in the case of a battle game with an enemy character, the player's advantage or disadvantage, the number of player characters, remaining life energy, and the like.

(4) In addition, the present invention is
The computer further functions as setting means for setting the selection condition according to the game situation.

With this configuration, the present invention makes it possible to determine the selection target according to the game situation, such as, for example, when the player's level is high, the selection conditions become stricter, and when charging is executed, the selection conditions are relaxed. Since the selection conditions change, the selection target can be selected according to various levels, so that the game can be enjoyed by various players.

As described above, the "game situation" includes the environment in the game space, including the shape of the map (terrain) that forms the game space, the time zone of the game space (morning, noon, night, etc.), and the map. Type (inside a building, outside a building, outer space, on the ground, etc.), circumstances that define the range of search targets change in field of view, movement speed of the player character in the game space), presence or absence of events, execution status of three-dimensional actions of the player character as game control processing, type of game stage, type of player character, type of items used, Player's game progress such as game level, acquired experience points, player's character's abilities including owned items, billing status, deck setting status, frequency of cooperating with other players, number of participating players, etc. included.

(5) In addition, the present invention is
further causing the computer to function as display control means for superimposing an image for selecting the selection target based on the reference position as an aim image on a game space image obtained by imaging the game space;
The display control means is configured to display different aiming images on the image of the game space according to the type of the selection condition.

With this configuration, the present invention allows the player to recognize the selection conditions that are currently being used, and can predict the selection targets that will be selected if the selection conditions are recognized in advance. It is possible to improve operability and secure superiority.

Note that the “different aiming images” include, for example, different shapes including sizes (square shapes, circular shapes, etc.) and colors including color schemes (which may be monochromatic).

Further, the "aiming image" may be superimposed on a game space image generated based on a viewpoint (TPS: Third Person Shooter) viewing the game space from a third person, or may be superimposed on the player (that is, the player It may be superimposed on the game space image generated based on the viewpoint (FPS: First Person Shooter) viewing the game space from the character).

In particular, the "aim image" may include a reference, an axis, or a range for recognizing the selection conditions as long as the selection target to be selected can be marked. However, for example, the "aim image" is preferably an image that functions as a reticle.

(6) In addition, the present invention is
The display control means is
The aiming image is displayed on the image of the game space in accordance with the type of the selection condition as well as the attribute of the object to be selected or the information on the game control process to be executed.

With this configuration, the present invention allows the player to recognize the selection conditions currently being used, and also allows the player to recognize the content and situation of the game processing to be executed, thereby improving the operability of the player. You can improve and secure superiority.

The "attribute of the object to be selected" includes the attack ability of the object and the ability to be enhanced when the player character obtains the object.

Further, as the "information about the game control process to be executed", for example, if the game control process is an attack on an object, its type, or if the game control process is an object capture, the type of capture Types of game control processing such as items are included.

(7) In addition, the present invention is
The first determination processing means is
As the first selection condition, a given area in the game space is set as a first area based on the reference position, and a distance in the specific direction from the reference position within the first area It has the structure which performs said 1st determination process using conditions.

With this configuration, the present invention can preferentially select an object that should be selected preferentially, such as an object with a high degree of danger, and that is suitable for execution of game control processing with a player character for attacking, fighting, or the like. can be done.

Therefore, according to the present invention, selection targets can be accurately selected according to the arrangement of various objects in the game space, so selection targets can be accurately selected in accordance with the player's wishes.

(8) In addition, the present invention is
As the second selection condition, a given area within the imaged game space that is wider than the first area is set as a second area with respect to the reference position, and the A central axis formed in the specific direction from a reference position is set, and the second determination process is performed using a condition related to a distance from the central axis to the width direction of the region. ing.

With this configuration, the present invention suppresses a large change in the orientation (returning to the selection target), position (positional movement), or action of the player character to be operated by the player, and the game is visualized. It is possible to select an object that suppresses large image blurring in a spatial image and "jerkyness" in which image display is not smooth.

Therefore, the present invention can provide a highly visible game image, thereby improving convenience for the player.

(9) In addition, the present invention is
At least one of the first area and the second area is changed according to the situation of the game.

For example, the present invention provides a first area and a second area according to the player character's type (that is, the ability including the equipped item), the orientation of the player character, or the direction of the virtual camera in the imaged game space. Or both can be changed.

Therefore, the present invention can expand the variations of the game, thereby improving the interest of the game.

Note that "at least one of the first area and the second area is changed" means that the corresponding area is expanded, reduced, or transformed, and that the corresponding area is replaced with another area different from the corresponding area. Including anything that changes the area set for the applicable condition.

(10) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game system in which a given object is selected from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space to proceed with a game,
a management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. First determination processing means for executing a first determination process;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. a second determination processing means for searching for a target and executing a second determination process for determining the presence or absence of a corresponding selection target;
selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process and the second determination process;
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
and has a configuration.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, preferentially search the range in which the selection target should be searched first and the type in which the selection target should be selected first, and also search the entire range in which the selection target should be searched. Selection conditions can be used to select objects to be selected step by step.

Therefore, according to the present invention, selection targets can be accurately selected according to the arrangement of various objects in the game space, so selection targets can be accurately selected in accordance with the player's wishes.

Further, according to the present invention, for example, since the selection range can be narrowed by the selection condition, when the selection target is determined by searching a wide range of selection targets, it is possible to select an object in a position not intended by the player. In addition, when there are no selection targets in a narrow selection range, the selection range can be widened to search for selection targets.

Therefore, the present invention suppresses a large change in the orientation (returning to the selection target), position (positional movement), or action of the player character to be operated by the player, and also suppresses a game space image to be imaged. Since it is possible to suppress large blurring on the image and "stuttering" in which the image display is not smooth, it is possible to provide a game image with good visibility, and as a result, it is possible to improve the player's convenience. .

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration|structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal device of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the lock-on process performed in the terminal device of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st determination process performed by the lock-on process part of the terminal device in one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd determination process performed by the lock-on process part of the terminal device in one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an aiming image (reticle) displayed by the display control unit of one embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the embodiment, and is a diagram (part 1) for explaining setting or changing the lock-on condition based on the game situation; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a modification of the embodiment, and is a diagram (part 2) for explaining setting or changing the lock-on condition based on the game situation; It is a flowchart which shows operation|movement of the lock-on process performed by the terminal device of one Embodiment.

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 10 that provides game services and terminal devices 20 (eg, terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). configured to be connectable.

A user can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20 . Furthermore, by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can communicate with other users.

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service that allows users to play games using terminal devices 20 that are connected via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides communication-type services. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication among a plurality of users.

Further, for example, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, the server device 10 uses a social game that is executed using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS. It is now possible to provide a game called.

In particular, the server device 10 is written in various languages such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark) for games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20 . A browser game (a game that is started by simply opening the installation site with a Web browser) can be provided.

Note that social games include games that, unlike existing online games, do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a web browser and an SNS account. In addition, the server device 10 can connect to terminals of other users (smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, etc.) via a network and provide an online game in which the same progress of the game can be shared online at the same time. have a configuration.

On the other hand, the server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor), or may be composed of a plurality of (devices, processors).

Information such as billing information and game information stored in a storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (storage device, memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). ), or when functioning as an SNS server, information such as the player information storage unit 146 stored in the storage area can be stored in a database ( In a broad sense, it may be stored in a storage device or memory).

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (that is, the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. It has become. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes for providing the game processing result received from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 so that the user can view it. It has become.

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game machine, etc., and a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. 10 can be connected. A communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

In addition, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , a web browser function for transmitting user operation data to the server device 10, etc., performs various processes for providing a game screen to the user, and allows the user to execute the game. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire game control information provided from the server device 10, execute predetermined game processing, and execute a game based on the game processing.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game is started. In particular, the terminal device 20 causes the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform predetermined processing by using an API as necessary, or the player information storage unit managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. 146 is acquired and the game is executed.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, the server apparatus 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes an input unit 120 for use by an administrator and other inputs, a display unit 130 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, and a communication device for communicating with the terminal device 20 and others. It includes a unit 196, a processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 120 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of this embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed by a database.

In the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 includes a game data storage unit 144 showing information about the game to be provided, a player information storage unit 146 showing information about the player for the game to be provided, and other data necessary for game calculation. Various information is stored.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing the computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in an information storage medium, and performs various processes such as control of data transfer between units. Further, processing for providing various services according to requests from the terminal device 20 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment has at least a communication control unit 101 , a web processing unit 102 and a game management unit 104 .

The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101 .

In particular, the communication control unit 101 of this embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game screen to the terminal device 20 of the user based on a request from the terminal device 20 of the user.

The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 performs a process of transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and the web browser of the terminal device 20. Perform processing to receive data to be sent.

In this embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also functions as an SNS server will be described as an example. good too. Further, the game processing of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially performed by the terminal device 20. FIG.

The game management unit 104 operates in conjunction with the terminal device 20, and executes game processing related to a role-playing game (RPG) or a competitive game for each player based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20. , the player information storage unit 146 including characters and various items used by each user, such as progress of each user's game and item management.

Note that the game management unit 104 executes automatic arithmetic processing for automatically executing the game based on various data set by the user, not based on the user's operation, and stores data for playing back on the terminal device 20. may be generated and the generated data may be provided to the terminal device 20 .

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device in this embodiment. Also, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is for the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by a touch panel, a touch panel type display, or the like. That is, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional pointing position coordinates (x, y) on the screen on which the image is displayed. For example, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional contact position coordinates (x, y) in a contact detection area (touch panel).

The display screen (hereinafter referred to as “touch panel” unless otherwise specified) 12 may be touched with a fingertip or with an input device such as a touch pen. good.

The input unit 260 may also include buttons, levers, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, etc. that can input operation information (operation signals) other than the pointing position.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296, and its function can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, an image buffer 272 for storing final display images and the like, and information on the user as a player regarding the game to be provided. It includes user information 273 and a game data storage unit 274 that stores various data necessary for executing the game, such as table data. It should be noted that some of these may be omitted, or the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 may constitute a part of them.

In particular, the game data storage unit 274 of the present embodiment stores data when executing processing (hereinafter referred to as "lock-on processing") for selecting a specific object from among a plurality of objects appearing in the game space. A plurality of selection conditions (hereinafter referred to as "lock-on conditions") used for the lock-on condition are stored.

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

Further, the information storage medium 280 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part). Note that the processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280, as will be described later.

The display unit 290 outputs an image generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

In particular, in this embodiment, the display unit 290 also functions as an input unit 260 through which the player performs game operations by using a touch panel display. As the touch panel, for example, touch panels of resistive film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), capacitance type, electromagnetic induction type, ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, infrared scanning type, etc. can be used.

The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other terminal device). etc.

Note that the terminal device 20 receives, via a network, programs and data for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment, which are stored in the information storage medium and the storage unit 270 of the server device 10, and received. Programs and data may be stored in the information storage medium 280 and the storage section 270 . The case where the terminal device 20 functions by receiving programs and data in this way can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing in conjunction with the server device 10 based on input data and programs from the input unit 260 .

In particular, in this embodiment, the game processing includes processing for starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, processing for progressing the game, processing for arranging objects such as player objects and enemy objects, and processing for displaying objects. , processing to calculate the game result, or processing to end the game when the game end condition is satisfied.

The processing unit 200 also performs various processes using the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

In particular, the processing unit 200 of this embodiment includes an object space setting unit 210, a display control unit 212, an input acceptance processing unit 213, a game control unit 214, a game calculation unit 215, a virtual camera control unit 216, It includes a game management section 217 , a lock-on processing section 218 , a drawing section 220 and a sound processing section 230 . Moreover, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

For example, the display control unit 212 of this embodiment constitutes the display control means of the present invention, and the game control unit 214 constitutes the game control means of the present invention. Further, for example, the lock-on processing unit 218 of the present embodiment constitutes the identification means first determination means, second determination means, and selection target determination processing means of the present invention.

The object space setting unit 210 includes various objects (sprites, billboards, polygons, An object composed of a primitive surface such as a free-form surface or a subdivision surface) is arranged and set in the object space.

Specifically, the object space setting unit 210 determines the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of an object (model object), and sets the position (X, Y) or (X, Y, Z) to that rotation. Place the object at an angle (rotation angle about X, Y axis) or (rotation angle about X, Y, Z axis).

Here, the object space includes both so-called virtual two-dimensional space and virtual three-dimensional space. A two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged at two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and a three-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged at three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). be.

When the object space is a two-dimensional space, the objects are arranged based on the priority set for each of the plurality of objects. For example, objects (sprites) that are desired to appear to be on the back side are arranged in order, and objects that are desired to appear to be on the front side are arranged in an overlapping manner.

Also, by arranging objects with a large drawing size at the bottom of the image and objects with a small drawing size at the top of the image, it is possible to make the object space corresponding to the upper part of the screen look like it is on the far side. can be made to appear as if the object space corresponding to the bottom of is on the near side.

Also, when the object space is a three-dimensional space, the objects are arranged in the world coordinate system.

The display control unit 212 superimposes and displays the aiming image.
The input reception processing unit 213 receives input instructions from the player input by the input unit 260 and outputs the received input instructions to the game control unit 214 .

In particular, the input reception processing unit 213 receives a lock-on instruction or an instruction to change the locked-on target character to the next target character (lock-on forwarding process) as an input instruction to the input reception area.

The game control unit 214 executes game processing based on commands received by the input reception processing unit 213 .

In particular, the game control unit 214 controls a character (that is, a player character) to be operated by a command (that is, an input instruction) received by the input reception processing unit 213, or controls an enemy character or other accompanying characters. to run.

For example, the game control unit 214 of the present embodiment provides support such as attacking enemy characters and ability recovery for friendly characters in the case of a fighting game or a shooting game, or creating crops and building buildings in the case of a simulation game. To perform a given task, such as construction.

In addition, the game control unit 214 determines the operation target character based on the slide operation input as the second detection process that is input following the touch operation input at the time of specifying the operation target character. Controls the character's movement within the game space.

On the other hand, the game control unit 214 performs a movement calculation of a character object to be operated, such as a moving object (in particular, a character object such as a player character or an enemy character) in the object space.

That is, the game control unit 214 moves the moving object within the object space based on the input data or program (movement algorithm) or various data (motion data) input by the player through the input unit 260, or Perform processing to control the movement (motion, animation) of the body object.

Specifically, the game control unit 214 of the present embodiment controls object movement information (movement direction, movement amount, movement speed, position, rotation angle, or acceleration) and motion information (position or rotation angle of each part object). ) is sequentially obtained for each frame. Here, a frame is a unit of time for object movement processing, motion processing (simulation processing), and image generation processing. In this embodiment, the frame rate may be fixed or may be variable according to the processing load.

Note that the game control unit 214 executes processing for moving the object based on the input direction in the three-dimensional object space. For example, the game control unit 214 associates a moving direction with each input direction in advance, and moves the object in the moving direction corresponding to the input direction.
Also, the game control unit 214 may be executed in conjunction with the server device 10 , or part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10 .

The game calculation unit 215 performs various game calculation processes. In particular, the game calculation unit 215 forms a predetermined object space for a shooting game, forms an object space based on a map, progresses the game based on a scenario set in advance according to user's operation, and calculates player objects and enemy objects. and other objects, and perform arithmetic processing necessary for executing the game, such as parameter management during the battle.
The game calculation unit 215 is executed in conjunction with the server device 10 , but part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10 .

The virtual camera control unit 216 generates an image of the game space seen from a given viewpoint, which appears to have depth. In this case, the virtual camera control unit 216 performs virtual camera (viewpoint) control processing for generating an image viewed from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, processing for controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axes) of the virtual camera (processing for controlling the viewpoint position and line-of-sight direction) is performed.

For example, when photographing an object (for example, a character, a ball, or a car) from behind with a virtual camera, the position or rotation angle of the virtual camera (virtual camera direction).

In this case, the virtual camera can be controlled based on information such as the position, rotation angle, or speed of the object obtained by the game control unit 214 . Alternatively, control may be performed to rotate the virtual camera at a predetermined rotation angle or to move it along a predetermined movement path. Also, in this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on virtual camera data for specifying the position (moving path) or rotation angle of the virtual camera.

Note that the virtual camera may be set as the viewpoint of the player character. Also, when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control processing is performed for each virtual camera.

The game management unit 217 sets the player character and various items used by each player in a game such as a battle game based on the player's operation input via the input unit 260 , and registers them in the user information 273 .

In particular, when executing a game using a deck, the game management unit 217 registers the set player character and various items in the user information 273 as deck data.

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes (game processing) performed by the processing unit 200 , generates an image, and outputs the image to the display unit (display) 290 . The image generated by the rendering unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. In particular, the drawing unit 220 generates an image to be displayed on the screen, which is an image seen from the virtual camera in the object space.

Here, when generating a two-dimensional image, the drawing unit 220 draws objects in descending order of set priority, and when the objects overlap each other, overwrites and draws the object with the higher priority. .

When generating a three-dimensional image, the rendering unit 220 of the present embodiment first generates vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector or α value) of each vertex of an object (model). etc.) is input, and vertex processing is performed based on the vertex data included in the input object data. When performing vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for redividing polygons may be performed as necessary.

Also, in vertex processing, geometry processing such as vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing is performed. It changes (updates, adjusts) the given vertex data for the constituent vertices. Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after vertex processing, and polygon (primitive) surfaces and pixels are associated with each other. Then, following rasterization, pixel processing (fragment processing) is performed to draw the pixels that make up the image (fragments that make up the display screen).

In pixel processing, texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting/change, semi-transparency composition, anti-aliasing, etc. are performed to determine the final drawing color of the pixels that make up the image, and perspective transformation is performed. The drawn color of the object is output (rendered) to the image buffer 272 (frame buffer, buffer capable of storing image information in units of pixels, VRAM, rendering target). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing is performed in which image information (color, normal, brightness, α value, etc.) is set or changed on a pixel-by-pixel basis.

This generates an image seen from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) set in the object space. Note that when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), images can be generated so that the images viewed from each virtual camera can be displayed as divided images on one screen.

Note that the vertex processing and pixel processing performed by the drawing unit 220 are performed by a shader program written in a shading language, which is hardware that enables the drawing processing of polygons (primitives) to be programmed, that is, a so-called programmable shader (vertex shader and pixel shader). may be implemented. Programmable shaders offer a high degree of freedom in drawing processing by making it possible to program vertex-based processing and pixel-based processing, and can greatly improve expressive power compared to fixed drawing processing by hardware. .

The lock-on processing unit 218 has a condition for preferentially selecting an object that is close to the player character from among a plurality of objects that appear in the game space, and preferentially selects an object that is close to the central axis when aiming. Lock-on processing is executed to determine (lock-on) an object having a lock-on condition such as a condition to be selected as a selection target.

The drawing unit 220 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α-blending, etc. when drawing an object.

In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate transformation, clipping processing, perspective projection transformation, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Then, the object data (position coordinates of vertexes of the object, texture coordinates, color data (brightness data), normal vector, α value, etc.) after geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion) are stored in the storage unit 270 .

In texture mapping, a process of mapping textures (texel values) stored in the texture storage unit of the storage unit 270 to objects is performed. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read out from the texture storage unit of the storage unit 270 using texture coordinates set (given) to the vertices of the object, and a two-dimensional image is generated. maps a texture to the object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels and bilinear interpolation for interpolating texels are performed.

Note that in this embodiment, a process of mapping a given texture may be performed when drawing an object. In this case, the color distribution (texel pattern) of the mapped texture can be dynamically changed.

In this case, textures with different color distributions (pixel patterns) may be dynamically generated, or a plurality of textures with different color distributions may be prepared in advance and the textures to be used may be dynamically switched. may Alternatively, the texture color distribution may be changed for each object.

In hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing is performed by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) in which the Z value (depth information) of drawing pixels is stored. That is, when drawing pixels corresponding to primitives of an object, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referenced, and the Z value of the referenced Z buffer and the Z value of the drawing pixel of the primitive are combined. If the Z value of the drawing pixel is the Z value on the front side as seen from the virtual camera (for example, a small Z value), the drawing processing of the drawing pixel is performed and the Z value of the Z buffer is updated. update to a valid Z value.

In α-blending (α-blending), the rendering unit 220 performs translucency synthesis processing (normal α-blending, additive α-blending, subtractive α-blending, etc.) based on the α value (A value). Note that the α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), and is, for example, additional information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

In particular, the drawing unit 220 in this embodiment may generate an image to be displayed in the display area corresponding to the contact detection area. The image displayed in the display area may be, for example, an image including an object.

The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200 , generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voices, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 292 .

The terminal device of this embodiment may be a system dedicated to a single player mode in which only one player can play, or a system having a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play.

Further, when a plurality of players play the game, the game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal device 20, or may be transmitted via a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. It may be generated by distributed processing using a plurality of terminal devices 20 or server devices 10 connected by .

[4] Method of this Embodiment [4.1] Overview Next, an overview of the method (lock-on processing) of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4 . FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the lock-on process executed in the terminal device 20 of this embodiment.

The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment indicates (that is, locks on) an object placed in a three-dimensional space including an action game in a three-dimensional space (that is, a game space) such as a shooting game or a battle game. ), and has a configuration for executing a game that progresses using the indicated object.

In particular, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment is
(A) Provide a given selection condition (hereinafter referred to as a "lock-on condition") such as preferentially selecting an object closest to the player character from among multiple objects appearing in the game space. Execute processing (that is, lock-on processing) to determine (lock-on) an object as a selection target (hereinafter also referred to as a “target object”),
(B) Various actions based on the determined lock-on object, such as attacking the target object determined by the lock-on process (hereinafter referred to as "lock-on object") or capturing the lock-on object perform game processing,
have a configuration.

Specifically, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment stores in advance a plurality of lock-on conditions for selecting an object as a lock-on object.
(1) At a given timing, identify the arrangement of objects in the game space that exist in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
(2) Based on the identified placement status, search objects for objects that satisfy a first lock-on condition among a plurality of stored lock-on conditions, and determine whether or not there is an object that satisfies the condition. Execute the first determination process,
(3) According to the selection state of the object having the first lock-on condition by the first determination process, a second lock different from the first lock-on condition among the plurality of lock-on conditions is determined based on the specified arrangement state. searching for an object that satisfies an ON condition, executing a second determination process for determining whether or not there is an object that satisfies the condition;
(4) Based on the determination results of the first determination process and the second determination process, a process of determining the corresponding object as a lock-on object (hereinafter referred to as "lock-on determination process") is executed,
(5) executing game control processing based on the determined lock-on object;
have a configuration.

In particular, the terminal device 20, for example, preferentially searches for a range in the game space in which the lock-on object should be searched first, the type of object to be selected first, and the like, and searches for an object that meets each condition. It has a configuration for selecting lock-on objects step by step using a plurality of lock-on conditions, such as searching for power ranges.

In addition, since the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment searches a wide range to exclude an object located at a position not intended by the player from the lock-on objects, for example, based on the viewpoint when the game space is visualized, the lock-on object It has a configuration that uses a selection condition that narrows the selection range of on-objects.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, a player character P1 is arranged at a reference position, and a plurality of objects OB to be locked on as enemy characters are arranged in front of the player character P1. Assume that

In this case, as shown in FIG. 4B, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment first determines whether or not the corresponding object exists within the first area A1 set by the first lock-on condition. is determined, and whether or not the corresponding object OB exists within the second area A2 set by the second lock-on condition is determined according to the selection state of the object.

That is, in the case shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment
(a) First, an object corresponding to the first lock-on condition is searched from objects OB4, OB5 and OB6 in the first area A1,
(b) Next, according to the selection status of this object, search objects OB1 and OB3 in the second area A2 for an object that satisfies the second lock-on condition;
(c) determining a lock-on object based on the results;

FIG. 4(A) is a game space image when the inside of the game space is imaged from a viewpoint of a virtual camera set behind the player character. An example of an image on which images are superimposed is shown.

FIG. 4(B) shows a reference position (player character P), a plurality of arranged objects OB1 to OB6, the first area, A1 and the second area in the imaged game space of FIG. 4(A). It is the figure which showed typically the relationship of A2.

With such a configuration, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment can accurately select a lock-on object according to the arrangement of various objects in the game space. A lock-on object can be accurately selected.

In particular, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment can accurately select the lock-on object by using the lock-on condition step by step from a narrow search range to a wide search range, for example, and can select the lock-on object as the player's operation target. Suppresses large changes in the orientation (returning to the selection target), position (positional movement), or behavior of the player character, and smoothes large image blurring and image display with respect to the game space image to be imaged. Since it is possible to suppress undesired "stuttering", it is possible to provide a highly visible game image, and as a result, it is possible to improve convenience for the player.

In the following description, conditions with different selection ranges (search ranges) will be used as lock-on conditions. The distance from the reference position (hereinafter also referred to as "selection distance"), the type and attribute of the object, or the timing of selection (for example, when locking on an object that is always moving forward, backward, left and right, or at a predetermined timing when locking on an object that has a weak point every time).

As for the second lock-on condition, which is different from the first lock-on condition, at least one of the selection range, the selection distance, and the selection timing should be different.

Furthermore, the game space image of the present embodiment may be a game space image generated based on a viewpoint (TPS: Third Person Shooter) viewing the inside of the game space from a third person, or a player (that is, a player It may also be a game space image generated based on a viewpoint (FPS: First Person Shooter) viewing the game space from the character).

[4.2] Lock-on processing [4.2.1] Basic principle of lock-on processing Next, locking executed by the lock-on processing unit 218 of the terminal device 20 in this embodiment using FIGS. 5 and 6 The basic principle of ON processing will be explained. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the first determination process executed by the lock-on processing unit 218 of the terminal device 20 in this embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a second determination process executed by a processing unit 218; FIG.

(Overview of lock-on processing)
The lock-on processing unit 218 sets the position of the player character in the game space as the reference position when the lock-on instruction is received by the player's instruction or the like, and the player character faces from the reference position at that timing. A lock-on process is executed to determine a lock-on object from objects existing in the direction of the game space (hereinafter referred to as "front direction").

In particular, at this time, the lock-on processing unit 218 applies a plurality of lock-on conditions step by step to create a lock-on object that meets the player's desire or a highly visible game image even during the lock-on process. We are able to provide

Basically, the lock-on processing unit 218 performs lock-on processing as follows:
(A) identifying the placement status of the object based on the reference position;
(B) a first determination process for determining whether or not there is an object that satisfies the first lock-on condition based on the placement status;
(C) Determining the presence or absence of an object having a second lock-on condition that differs from the first lock-on condition, based on the above placement conditions, according to the selection state of the object having the first lock-on condition. 2 determination process, and
(D1) in the process of (B), if there is an object that satisfies the first lock-on condition, determine the object that satisfies the condition as the lock-on object;
(D2) If there is no object that satisfies the first lock-on condition in the process of (B), or if there is an object that satisfies the second lock-on condition in the process of (C) determines an object that satisfies the condition (including an object that satisfies the first lock-on condition) as a lock-on object;
(D3) If there is no object that satisfies both the first lock-on condition and the second lock-on condition, stop the lock-on process.

Note that, in the present embodiment, the lock-on processing unit 218 performs the second determination process when there is no object that satisfies the first lock-on condition as the selection status of the lock-on object that satisfies the first lock-on condition. Alternatively, objects that satisfy the first lock-on condition cannot be completely specified, for example, when a predetermined number (for example, three) of lock-on objects specified by the first lock-on condition is not included. If not, the second determination process may be executed.

Lock-on conditions include whether the object belongs to a specified area, whether the object has a specific type or ability (item), the direction of the object, or the distance to the player character. is a predetermined direction or distance, which is determined by the relationship between the object and the game space or the relationship between the object and the player character.

However, in the following description, unless otherwise specified, the second determination process is performed when there is no object that satisfies the first lock-on condition as the selection condition. In the following description, the lock-on condition is that a specific area is set, whether or not an object exists within the set area, and whether or not an object exists within the set area. In this case, an object that satisfies a predetermined condition is further determined as a lock-on object.

(Identification of object placement status)
When the lock-on processing unit 218 receives a lock-on instruction such as a player's instruction, the lock-on processing unit 218 locks on each object placed in front of the player character from the reference position where the player is placed at the timing. A position (coordinate position, for example) in the game space is specified as placement status information.

In particular, the lock-on processing unit 218 performs a hit check on the corresponding object from the reference position toward the front of the player character, and determines the position of the object in the game space (for example, world coordinates) detected by the hit check. identify.

At this time, the lock-on processing unit 218 may acquire various types of information such as the type of each object, attributes (equipped items, etc.), and characteristics (attack power, defense power, agility).

(First determination process and accompanying lock-on determination process)
The lock-on processing unit 218 uses the object arrangement information and a given area (hereinafter referred to as "first area") in the game space formed in the front direction of the player character from the reference position as a search area. Based on the set first lock-on condition, a corresponding object is searched in the first area, and a first determination process is executed to determine whether or not there is an object that satisfies the first lock-on condition.

Then, if there is an object that satisfies the first lock-on condition in the first area, the lock-on processing unit 218 executes lock-on determination processing for determining the corresponding object or a lock-on object from among them. , if there is no object that satisfies the condition in the first area, the second determination process is executed.

Specifically, when the lock-on processing unit 218 identifies a single lock-on object as the first determination process,
(1a) reading the first lock-on condition to identify the first region;
(1b) determining whether an object exists in the first area based on the placement status information of the object;
(1c) if there is one object in the first area, determine that object as the lock-on object;
(1d) If there are two or more objects in the first area, the condition regarding the distance in the front direction from the reference position in the first area (hereinafter referred to as " (1e) If there is no object in the first area, a second determination process is executed.

In particular, when there are two or more objects in the first area, the lock-on processing unit 218 sets the object closest to the reference position in the game space as the first distance condition included in the first lock-on condition. as the lock-on object.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the lock-on processing unit 218 defines a first area A1 as a search range for searching for lock-on objects in the front direction from the reference position. A range defined by an angle (hereinafter also referred to as a "retrieval angle") α when spreading in the front direction from the position is a region (hereinafter referred to as a "second region") A2 indicating a search range used in the second determination process. Use a narrower range than (search angle β).

That is, the lock-on processing unit 218 uses, as the first area A1, an area in which the left and right angle range is narrower than the angle range of the second area A2 when the axis in the front direction from the reference position is "0" degrees.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the object placement status information indicates that only one object OB1 exists in the first area A1, the lock-on processing unit 218 , the object OB1 is determined as a lock-on object.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5(B), the lock-on processing unit 218 performs determines an object OB1 located within the first area A1 and close to the reference position as a lock-on object.

That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 5B, the length L11 from the player object (reference position) P1 to the object OB1 is shorter than the length L12 from the player object (reference position) P2 to the object OB2. Therefore, the lock-on processing unit 218 determines the object OB1 as the lock-on object.

Although the angular range of the first area A1 is arbitrary, given factors such as the standard distance (distance in the game space) when the player character and the object face each other, the size of the player character and the object, etc. determined by the circumstances of

A preset length is used for the distance in the front direction (distance L shown in FIG. 4) for forming the first region. In particular, the distance L may be the same distance as the distance when determining the search area in other lock-on conditions including the second area, or the size of the game space, the size of the object including the player character, and It is determined based on the imaging range at the time of lock-on. However, as will be described later, it may be determined according to the game situation.

(Second determination process and accompanying lock-on determination process)
If there is no object that satisfies the conditions in the first area, the lock-on processing unit 218 stores the object arrangement information and the area in the game space formed in the front direction of the player character from the reference position. and a second lock-on condition in which a second area wider than the first area is set as a search area, and an object that satisfies the first lock-on condition within the second area is searched for, and A second determination process for determining the presence or absence of an object is executed.

Then, if there is an object that satisfies the second lock-on condition in the second area, the lock-on processing unit 218 executes lock-on determination processing for determining the corresponding object or a lock-on object from among them. , if there is no object that satisfies the condition in the second area, the lock-on process is aborted.

Specifically, when the lock-on processing unit 218 identifies a single lock-on object as the second determination process,
(2a) reading the second lock-on condition to identify the second region;
(2b) determining whether the object exists in the second area based on the placement status information of the object;
(2c) if there is one object in the second area, determine that object as the lock-on object;
(2d) When two or more objects are present in the second area, from the central axis formed in the second area in the front direction from the reference position included in the second lock-on condition, determining an object having a condition regarding the distance in the width direction of the area (hereinafter referred to as a "second additional condition") as a lock-on object;
(2e) If there is no object in the second area, it is determined that there is no lock-on object.

In particular, when two or more objects are present in the second area, the lock-on processing unit 218 sets the second additional condition included in the second lock-on condition to the center formed in the front direction from the reference position. An axis is set, and the closest object in the game space in the width direction from the central axis is set as the lock-on object.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the lock-on processing unit 218 uses, as the second area A2, a range determined by a search angle β that is wider than the search angle α that forms the first area A1.

That is, the lock-on processing unit 218 uses, as the second area A2, an area that has a wider angle range on the left and right than the angle range of the first area A1 when the axis in the front direction from the reference position is "0" degrees.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the object arrangement information indicates that one object OB1 exists in the second area A2, the lock-on processing unit 218 The object OB1 is determined as the lock-on object.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, the lock-on processing unit 218 performs sets the central axis C formed in the plane direction from the reference position in the second area A2, and determines the object OB1 closest in the game space from the set central axis C in the width direction as the lock-on object. .

That is, in this case, as shown in FIG. 6B, the length L21 in the width direction from the central axis C of the object OB1 is shorter than the length L22 in the width direction from the central axis C of the object OB2. The ON processing unit 218 determines the object OB1 as the lock-on object.

The angular range of the second area A2 is arbitrary, but given the standard distance (distance in the game space) when the player character and the object face each other, the size of the player character and the object, etc. determined by the circumstances of

Also, similarly to the first area, a preset length is used for the distance in the front direction (distance L shown in FIG. 5) for forming the second area. In particular, the distance L may be the same distance as the distance when determining the search area in other lock-on conditions including the second area, or the size of the game space, the size of the object including the player character, and It is determined based on the imaging range at the time of lock-on. However, as will be described later, it may be determined according to the game situation.

[4.2.2] Third Determination Process Next, the third determination process executed by the lock-on processing unit 218 of the terminal device 20 in this embodiment will be described.

(Third determination process 1)
The lock-on processing unit 218 of the present embodiment may execute a third determination process instead of stopping the lock-on process when it is determined by the second determination process that there is no object.

In particular, when the lock-on processing unit 218 determines in the second determination process that there is no object that satisfies the second lock-on condition, out of the objects in the game space image when the game space is imaged, An object having a third lock-on condition that is different from the first lock-on condition and the second lock-on condition is searched among the plurality of lock-on conditions, and a third determination process is performed to determine the presence or absence of the corresponding object.

When the lock-on processing unit 218 determines that there is an object that satisfies the third lock-on condition, the lock-on processing unit 218 determines the object as a lock-on object.

In particular, the lock-on processing unit 218 may select conditions for objects in the game space as the third lock-on condition. A condition based on the distance from the position to the position where each object is placed may be used as an additional condition.

For example, the lock-on processing unit 218, as the third lock-on condition,
(1) that the object exists in the image of the game space imaged based on the reference position (that is, the game space image);
(2) Exists within a range defined by a search angle γ wider than the search angle β forming the second region;
(3) exist within a predetermined distance in the game space from the reference position;
and so on.

In particular, in the case of (2) above, the lock-on processing unit 218 sets, as the third area, the angle range to the left and right when the axis in the front direction from the reference position is "0" A region wider than the angular range of the second region is used.

It should be noted that the lock-on processing unit 218 determines that there is no lock-on object when the third lock-on condition does not exist and the corresponding object does not exist.

(Third determination process 2)
The lock-on processing unit 218 of the present embodiment performs the first determination process and the second determination process based on given instructions such as instructions from the player or the computer during game progress, or in accordance with given game situations. Alternatively, a third lock-on condition different from the first lock-on condition and the second lock-on condition among the plurality of lock-on conditions is selected from objects in the game space image when the game space is imaged. A third determination process is executed to search for the provided object and determine the presence or absence of the corresponding object.

When the lock-on processing unit 218 determines that there is an object that satisfies the third lock-on condition, the lock-on processing unit 218 determines the object as a lock-on object.

In particular, the lock-on processing unit 218 changes the first lock-on condition, the second lock-on condition to the third lock-on condition, depending on the game situation, when the player is disadvantaged or when a problem occurs during the progress of the game. The process is switched to the third determination process using the lock-on condition and executed.

Specifically, the lock-on processing unit 218, as a given game situation,
(A1) the environment in the game space, including the shape of the map (terrain) that forms the game space and the time zone of the game space (morning, noon, night, etc.);
(A2) Type of map (inside building, outside building, space, ground, etc.),
(A3) Circumstances that determine the size of the range for searching for selection targets (the performance of the player character in the game space and the performance of the items equipped to it, the change in the player character's movable range and field of view, the player character's range in the game space) Moving Speed),
(A4) Presence or absence of a given event such as acquisition of a bonus item,
(A5) Execution status of three-dimensional actions of the player character as game control processing, such as activation of combos;
(A6) type of game stage,
(A7) type of player character;
(A8) Type of item to be used,
(A9) game level,
(A10) game progress in the player, such as earned experience points;
(A11) ability of the player character including owned items;
(A12) billing status,
(A13) Deck setting status, and
(A14) Switch from the first determination process and the second determination process to the third determination process according to the frequency of cooperative players with other players, the number of participating players, and the like.

For example, the lock-on processing unit 218 switches to the third determination processing when performing the lock-on processing in the case where the game is played in a narrow game space in which the setting of the first area and the second area cannot be performed.

Further, for example, when the player character attacks only an object of a specific type with the magical power possessed by the player character, the lock-on processing unit 218 switches to the third determination process to lock-on such an object.

On the other hand, the lock-on processing unit 218 may set the third lock-on condition as the third lock-on condition, as long as it is a selection condition for an object in the game space, as well as a condition related to the distance from the reference position to the object. may be included.

Specifically, the lock-on processing unit 218, as the third lock-on condition,
(B1) the type of a specific object such as an enemy character or an object to be acquired;
(B2) Being an object with a specific attribute such as having a specific ability (attack power or type of item used),
(B3) that the object is within a predetermined period of time before executing a predetermined action (for example, attacking a player character);
(B4) being an object facing a specific direction (facing the player character);
(B5) An object having a positional relationship with another player character that satisfies a predetermined condition (an object in a position where another player can attack);
(B6) The object exists within a certain distance in the game space from the player character;
(B7) Being an object having a predetermined battle situation (minimum amount of energy reduction, etc.) when the game is a battle game;
and so on.

[4.2.3] Aiming Image Next, the display control processing of the aiming image executed by the display control unit 212 of the terminal device 20 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an aiming image (reticle) displayed by the display control unit 212 of this embodiment.
It is a figure which shows.

During the game, the display control unit 212 displays the selection target based on the reference position on a game space image in which the game space is visualized with the reference position as the viewpoint or with the viewpoint behind the reference position. The image at the time of selection is superimposed and displayed as an aim image.

For example, the display control unit 212 changes the shape including the size (square shape, circular shape, etc.) and the color including the color scheme (may be a single color) depending on the type of the lock-on condition. The aiming image is displayed on the game space image.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, the display control unit 212 superimposes a reticle image having a red circle shape on the game space image as an aiming image during lock determination processing based on the first lock-on condition. However, as shown in FIG. 7(B), during the lock determination process based on the second lock-on condition, a reticle image having a yellow rectangular shape is superimposed on the game space image as an aiming image and displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in C), during lock determination processing based on the third lock-on condition, a reticle image having a rainbow-colored blinking cross is superimposed on the game space image as an aiming image.

Note that the aiming image may be superimposed on a game space image generated based on a viewpoint (TPS: Third Person Shooter) viewing the inside of the game space from a third person, or may be superimposed on the game space image from the player (that is, the player character). It may be superimposed on a game space image generated based on the viewpoint (FPS: First Person Shooter) from which the game space is viewed.

In addition, the aiming image may be any image that can mark the selection target to be selected. may

Furthermore, the aiming image may include text for displaying the lock-on condition, or an image (be it a shape or a mark) for displaying the attribute or ability of the object required as the lock-on condition. (or characters) may be included.

On the other hand, the display control unit 212 displays different aiming images in the game space according to the type of lock-on condition, the attribute of the object to be selected (that is, the object to be locked-on) or the information on the game control process to be executed. may be displayed on the image of

Specifically, an attribute is an ability possessed by an object (including ability when an item is equipped), such as high long-distance attack ability or high agility, or an ability of the player when the player obtains the object. Including the ability that the character is enhanced.
Information related to the game control process to be executed includes, for example, if the game control process is an attack on an object, its type, or if the game control process is to capture an object, an item for capturing the object, etc. types are included.

[4.3] Modification Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining a modification of the present embodiment, and are diagrams for explaining the setting or changing of the lock-on condition based on the game situation.

(Set or change lock-on conditions based on game situation)
The lock-on processing unit 218 sets or changes the first lock-on condition, the second lock-on condition, the third lock-on condition, or two or more of these lock-on conditions according to the game situation. may

That is, the lock-on processing unit 218 changes the lock-on condition according to the type and ability of the item equipped by the player character, and when the game level of the player is high, the lock-on condition is set higher than when the game level is low. The object conditions may be changed according to the game situation, such as tightening the lock-on conditions and easing the lock-on conditions when charging is executed or in the bonus stage.

More specifically, as described above, the lock-on processing unit 218 has the following conditions for a given game situation: (1) the shape of the map (terrain) that forms the game space and the time zone (morning, noon) of the game space; , night, etc.),
(2) Type of map (inside or outside building, space or ground, etc.),
(3) Circumstances that determine the size of the range to search for selection targets (the performance of the player character in the game space and the performance of the items equipped to it, the range of movement of the player character and changes in the field of view, the range of the player character in the game space) Moving Speed),
(4) Presence or absence of events;
(5) execution status of three-dimensional actions of the player character as game control processing;
(6) type of game stage,
(7) the type of player character;
(8) the type of item to be used;
(9) game level;
(10) player progress in the game, such as experience points earned;
(11) player character abilities, including owned items;
(12) billing status;
(13) Deck setting status, and
(14) Setting or changing the first lock-on condition, the second lock-on condition, the third lock-on condition, or two or more of these conditions according to the frequency of cooperating with other players, the number of participating players, etc. may

In particular, the lock-on processing unit 218 selects the search area (first area or second area) included in the relevant conditions according to the game situation as described above, such as the player character or the item equipped by the player character. to change

Specifically, the lock-on processing unit 218 expands, contracts, or transforms the corresponding regions (that is, the first region and the second region) (the width (angular range) and the front direction used when determining the search region). distance to), and other areas different from the corresponding area (for example, in the case of the first lock-on condition, the second area or the third area). change the area where

For example, a player character P1 who is good at close-range attacks and capable of wide-range attacks (wide left-right attacking range), but has low attack ability at long distances, and a player character P1 who is not good at close-range attacks. Assume that the first determination process is based on the first lock-on condition according to the game situation for the player character P2, which has a high ability to attack long distances but a low wide attack (attacks in a narrow lateral width).

In this case, in the case of the player character P1, as shown in FIG. 8A, when executing the first determination process, the lock-on processing unit 218 sets A first region A1 having a range R1 having a wide angle range and having a distance L1 in the frontal direction shorter than a preset standard distance L0 in the frontal direction is set, and the set first region A1 Search for objects in area A1.

In the case of the player character P2, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the first determination process is executed, the lock-on processing unit 218 sets the angle range to be larger than the preset standard angle range R0. has a narrow range R2 and has a distance L2 in the front direction that is shorter than the preset standard distance L0 in the front direction, and the set second region A2 Search for objects in

In addition, in the search area, an object OB1 as an enemy character is arranged at a position close to the reference position, and an object OB2 as an enemy character is arranged at a position farther from the reference position than the object OB1 (that is, L2>L1), the attack capability of the object OB2 is higher than that of the object OB1, and at the same time, when attacking the player character, the object OB2 attacks the player character more quickly (that is, the object OB2 is more dangerous to the player character than the object OB1).

In such a case, when the first determination process is executed, both the object OB1 and the object OB2 are included in the first area as shown in FIG. According to the condition for selecting an object at a short distance from the character), the object OB1 is selected. OB2 is determined as the lock-on object.

In addition, in the present modification, the lock-on condition is described using "at least one of the first area and the second area is changed" according to the game situation. lock-on conditions may be changed.

(Search for multiple target objects and determination of multiple lock-on objects)
In the first determination process, the second determination process, and the third determination process, the lock-on processing unit 218 may determine the presence or absence of a plurality of objects that meet the respective conditions.

For example, the lock-on processing unit 218 detects the presence or absence of three objects having the first lock-on condition in the first determination process, and if there are 1 or 2 corresponding objects, the first lock-on condition is set. The second determination process is executed assuming that the device is not provided.

In particular, in this case, the lock-on processing unit 218 executes the second determination process to determine the last one lock-on object while determining the corresponding one or two objects as lock-on objects. .

In this case, the lock-on processing unit 218 may cancel the lock-on processing if the preset number of lock-on objects cannot be determined (that is, at that time An object that has already been determined to meet the lock-on condition may be released, or an object that has already been determined to meet the lock-on condition may be determined as the final lock-on object.

In the case of determining a plurality of lock-on objects, if there are objects larger than the lock-on object requested in one determination process by the first determination process, etc., the above addition such as the distance from the player object is determined. Determine the requested number of lock-on objects based on the condition.

When determining a plurality of lock-on objects, the lock-on processing unit 218 may determine a corresponding number of lock-on objects according to the object type.

For example, the lock-on processing unit 218 may determine a corresponding number of lock-on objects, such as three lock-on objects of type A and five lock-on objects of type B.

(Lock-on feed processing)
When one lock-on object is determined and the player inputs an instruction to change the lock-on object to a different object, the lock-on processing unit 218 performs the first determination process, Alternatively, the object to be determined as the lock-on object next to the lock-on object that already satisfies the lock-on condition is determined as the lock-on object by the second determination process.

[5] Operation in this Embodiment Next, the operation of lock-on processing executed by the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 10 . Note that FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing the operation of the lock-on process executed by the terminal device 20 of this embodiment.

This operation will be described using a lock-on process that executes a first determination process and a second determination process having predetermined lock-on conditions.

Also, in this operation, it is assumed that a plurality of enemy characters are already arranged as objects in the game space, the player character is also arranged at the reference position, and the aiming image is already superimposed on the game space image. and

First, when the lock-on processing unit 218 detects a lock-on instruction via the input reception processing unit 213 based on the player's instruction (step S101), the game space of the object based on the reference point where the player character is arranged is displayed. (step S102).

Next, the lock-on processing unit 218 determines whether or not an object exists in the game space image that has been visualized based on the reference position (step S103). end this operation.

On the other hand, when the lock-on processing unit 218 determines that an object exists in the game space image, it reads out the first lock-on condition and sets the lock-on condition including the first area (step S104). ). At this time, the display control unit 212 starts to superimpose the aiming image corresponding to the first lock-on condition on the game space image.

Next, the lock-on processing unit 218 executes a first determination process for retrieving an object that satisfies the set first lock-on condition based on the arrangement status of the objects (step S105). (step S106).

At this time, if the lock-on processing unit 218 determines that there is an object that satisfies the set first lock-on condition, it determines the object as a lock-on object (step S107). Predetermined game control processing is executed based on the object (step S108), and this operation is terminated.

Note that the display control unit 212 terminates the superimposed display of the aiming image when the object is determined to be the lock-on object in the process of step S107.

On the other hand, if the lock-on processing unit 218 determines that there is no object corresponding to the set first lock-on condition, it reads the second lock-on condition and sets the lock-on condition including the second area. (step S109). At this time, the display control unit 212 starts superimposing the aiming image corresponding to the second lock-on condition on the game space image.

Next, the lock-on processing unit 218 executes a second determination process of searching for an object that satisfies the set second lock-on condition based on the arrangement state of the objects (step S110). (step S111).

At this time, if the lock-on processing unit 218 determines that there is an object that satisfies the set second lock-on condition, the lock-on processing unit 218 determines the object as a lock-on object (step S107). Predetermined game control processing is executed based on the object (step S108), and this operation is terminated.

Similarly, when the object is determined to be the lock-on object in the process of step S107, the display control unit 212 terminates the superimposed display of the aiming image.

When the lock-on processing unit 218 determines that there is no object corresponding to the set second lock-on condition, the lock-on processing unit 218 notifies the player that the lock-on object does not exist (step S112) and performs this operation. terminate. At this time, the display control unit 212 terminates the superimposed display of the aiming image.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In the present embodiment, an operation input for an RPG game is described, but it can also be used for other games such as a battle-type game or a simulation game.

Further, in the present embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system may be constructed by linking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device. may

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game provided by the server device 10 is executed by the terminal device 20. Except for the touch detection processing unit 211, each function of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 and the game program may be executed by the server device 10, and the terminal device 20 may realize the above-described game by executing the operation input and image display by streaming.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the terminal device of the present invention is applied to the game device, but it is not limited to the game device. The terminal device of the present invention can be provided as long as the terminal device can execute input.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

10... Server device 20... Terminal device 200... Processing unit 101... Communication control unit 102... Web processing unit 103... Game calculation execution unit 104... Game management unit 120... Input unit 130... Display unit 140... Storage unit 142... Main storage unit 144... Game data storage unit 146... Player information storage unit
180... Information storage medium 196... Communication unit 200... Processing unit 210... Object space setting unit 212... Display control unit 213... Input detection processing unit 214... Game control unit 215... Game calculation unit 216... Virtual camera control unit 217... Game management Section 218 ... Lock-on processing section 220 ... Drawing section 230 ... Sound processing section 270 ... Storage section 271 ... Main storage section 272 ... Image buffer 273 ... Player information storage section 274 ... Game data storage section 260 ... Input section 262 ... Detection section 280 ... information storage medium 290 ... display section 291 ... sound output section

Claims (15)

A program for progressing a game by selecting a given object from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space,
management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. first determination processing means for executing the first determination processing;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. Second determination processing means for searching for targets and executing second determination processing for determining the presence or absence of corresponding selection targets;
According to the selection status of the selection target based on the second determination process, the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions from among the objects in the game space image when the game space is imaged. and third determination processing means for executing a third determination process of searching for the selection target having a third selection condition different from the second selection condition and determining whether or not there is a corresponding selection target;
Selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process, the second determination process, and the third determination process; and
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
A program characterized by causing a computer to function as a A program for progressing a game by selecting a given object from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space,
management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. first determination processing means for executing the first determination processing;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. Second determination processing means for searching for targets and executing second determination processing for determining the presence or absence of corresponding selection targets;
Based on a given instruction or a given game situation, in place of the first determination process and the second determination process, the object in the game space image when the game space is imaged is selected from among the objects in the game space image. A third determination process of searching for the selection target having a third selection condition different from the first selection condition and the second selection condition among a plurality of selection conditions, and determining the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target. Third determination processing means for executing
Selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process, the second determination process, and the third determination process; and
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
A program characterized by causing a computer to function as a In the program according to claim 1 or 2,
A program that causes the computer to further function as setting means for setting the selection conditions according to the game situation. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
further causing the computer to function as display control means for superimposing an image for selecting the selection target based on the reference position as an aim image on a game space image obtained by imaging the game space;
A program, wherein the display control means causes the aiming image that differs according to the type of the selection condition to be displayed on the image of the game space. In the program according to claim 4,
The display control means is
A program for displaying different aiming images on an image of the game space according to the type of the selection condition and the attribute of the object to be selected or information about the game control process to be executed. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The first determination processing means sets, as the first selection condition, a given area in the game space based on the reference position as a first area, and within the first area from the reference position A program that executes the first determination process using a condition related to the distance in the specific direction. A program for progressing a game by selecting a given object from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space,
management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. first determination processing means for executing the first determination processing;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. Second determination processing means for searching for targets and executing second determination processing for determining the presence or absence of corresponding selection targets;
Selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process and the second determination process; and
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
make the computer function as
The second determination processing means is
As the second selection condition, a given area within the imaged game space wider than a first area indicating the given area within the game space is set as the second area with respect to the reference position. and executing the second determination process using a condition related to the distance from the reference position in the specific direction within the second area. In the program according to claim 6 or 7,
A program, wherein the first area is changed according to the situation of the game. In the program according to claim 7,
A program, wherein the second area is changed according to the situation of the game. A game system in which a given object is selected from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space to proceed with a game,
a management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. First determination processing means for executing a first determination process;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. a second determination processing means for searching for a target and executing a second determination process for determining the presence or absence of a corresponding selection target;
According to the selection status of the selection target based on the second determination process, the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions from among the objects in the game space image when the game space is imaged. and a third determination processing means for executing a third determination process of searching for the selection target having a third selection condition different from the second selection condition and determining whether or not there is a corresponding selection target;
Selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process, the second determination process, and the third determination process;
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
A game system comprising: A game system in which a given object is selected from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space to proceed with a game,
a management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. First determination processing means for executing a first determination process;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. a second determination processing means for searching for a target and executing a second determination process for determining the presence or absence of a corresponding selection target;
Based on a given instruction or a given game situation, in place of the first determination process and the second determination process, the object in the game space image when the game space is imaged is selected from among the objects in the game space image. A third determination process of searching for the selection target having a third selection condition different from the first selection condition and the second selection condition among a plurality of selection conditions, and determining the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target. a third determination processing means for executing
Selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process, the second determination process, and the third determination process;
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
A game system comprising: A game system in which a given object is selected from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space to proceed with a game,
a management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. First determination processing means for executing a first determination process;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. a second determination processing means for searching for a target and executing a second determination process for determining the presence or absence of a corresponding selection target;
selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process and the second determination process;
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
with
The second determination processing means is
As the second selection condition, a given area within the imaged game space wider than a first area indicating the given area within the game space is set as the second area with respect to the reference position. and executing the second determination process using a condition relating to the distance from the reference position in the specific direction within the second area. Connected via a network from a server device that selects a given object from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space to progress the game, and is operated by a player. A game providing method for providing information about a game to a terminal device,
The server device
a management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. First determination processing means for executing a first determination process;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. a second determination processing means for searching for a target and executing a second determination process for determining the presence or absence of a corresponding selection target;
According to the selection status of the selection target based on the second determination process, the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions from among the objects in the game space image when the game space is imaged. and a third determination processing means for executing a third determination process of searching for the selection target having a third selection condition different from the second selection condition and determining whether or not there is a corresponding selection target;
Selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process, the second determination process, and the third determination process;
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
in the case of
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, comprising: receiving information about a game from a server device that executes processing about the game. Connected via a network from a server device that selects a given object from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space to progress the game, and is operated by a player. A game providing method for providing information about a game to a terminal device,
The server device
a management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. First determination processing means for executing a first determination process;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. a second determination processing means for searching for a target and executing a second determination process for determining the presence or absence of a corresponding selection target;
Based on a given instruction or a given game situation, in place of the first determination process and the second determination process, the object in the game space image when the game space is imaged is selected from among the objects in the game space image. A third determination process of searching for the selection target having a third selection condition different from the first selection condition and the second selection condition among a plurality of selection conditions, and determining the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target. a third determination processing means for executing
Selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process, the second determination process, and the third determination process;
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
in the case of
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, comprising: receiving information about a game from a server device that executes processing about the game. Connected via a network from a server device that selects a given object from among a plurality of objects arranged in a game space that constitutes a virtual three-dimensional space to progress the game, and is operated by a player. A game providing method for providing information about a game to a terminal device,
The server device
a management means for managing storage means storing a plurality of selection conditions for selecting the object as a selection target;
identifying means for identifying, at a given timing, the arrangement of the object in the game space, which exists in a specific direction indicating a specific direction from a reference position set at a given position in the game space;
Based on the identified arrangement situation, the selection target satisfying a first selection condition among the plurality of stored selection conditions is searched from among the objects, and the presence or absence of the corresponding selection target is determined. First determination processing means for executing a first determination process;
The selection having a second selection condition different from the first selection condition among the plurality of selection conditions based on the arrangement condition according to the selection condition of the selection target based on the first determination process. a second determination processing means for searching for a target and executing a second determination process for determining the presence or absence of a corresponding selection target;
selection target determination processing means for executing a selection target determination process for determining the selection target based on the determination results of the first determination process and the second determination process;
game control means for executing a game control process based on the determined selection target;
with
The second determination processing means is
As the second selection condition, a given area within the imaged game space wider than a first area indicating the given area within the game space is set as the second area with respect to the reference position. and executing the second determination process using a condition related to the distance from the reference position in the specific direction within the second region,
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, comprising: receiving information about a game from a server device that executes processing about the game.

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