JP7258803B2 - Programs, terminals, game systems and game management devices - Google Patents

Description

Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act applies Dec. 27, 2018 Announcement on the website, etc.

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

In recent years, games using smartphones, mobile phones, etc. as platforms have become popular. For example, it is a game that uses a deck in which game elements such as virtual cards are combined, and uses the parameter values of each game element that constitutes the deck to determine the outcome of a competitive game.

On the other hand, operation tendency data for each player is generated based on the operation history information of each player and stored as player data together with the game data in the server device. A game system has been proposed (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-180951

By the way, the technology described in Patent Document 1 is a competitive game in which game elements such as pieces and cards are operated by players (including non-players). This competitive game is a competitive game in which a player (including non-players) and a player compete against each other.

However, the competition mode of such a competition game is limited to a competition mode in which a player (including non-players) and a player compete against each other. there were.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a program, a terminal, a game system, and a game management apparatus capable of providing a game that enhances the interest of a user who is a player.

One aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute a game using a first game element possessed by a first player and a first game element possessed by a second player who is an opponent, the program comprising: The program comprises first setting means for setting the first game elements that constitute the deck of the first player, and game elements that do not constitute the deck, and the first game possessed by the first player. A second setting means for setting a second game element that can use elements, and a match in which at least the second player's second game element is matched in a matching match with a second player matched as an opponent. It is a program that functions as battle mode selection means that can select a mode.

One aspect of the present invention is a terminal capable of executing a game using a first game element possessed by a first player and a first game element possessed by a second player as an opponent, the terminal comprising: A first setting means for setting a first game element that constitutes a player's deck, and a second game element that is a game element that does not constitute the deck and that allows the use of the first game element possessed by the first player. and a match mode selection means capable of selecting a match mode in which the second player matches at least the second game element in the matching match with the second player matched as the opponent. is a terminal provided with

One aspect of the present invention is a game system for playing a game using a first game element possessed by a player and a first game element possessed by an opponent player, the game system comprising a terminal and a game management device. The terminal comprises first setting means for setting a first game element that constitutes a player's deck, and game elements that do not constitute the deck, and the player can use the first game element. A second setting means for setting a second game element, and a battle mode selection capable of selecting a battle mode in which at least the second game element of the opponent player is matched in the matching battle with the opponent player matched as the opponent. The game management apparatus is a game system comprising matching processing means for matching players who request the battle mode, and matching battle execution means for executing the matching battle according to the battle mode.

One aspect of the present invention is a game management apparatus for playing a game using a first game element possessed by a player and a first game element possessed by an opponent player, which requests a predetermined battle mode. matching processing means for matching players; and matching match execution means for executing a matching match between the players according to the predetermined match mode. This is a battle mode in which two game elements are competed against each other, and the second game element is a game management apparatus that can use the first game element possessed by the player.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can provide a game that enhances the interest of a user who is a player.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a device configuration example of a smart phone, which is an example of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the first battle mode (first battle mode). FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the first battle mode (first battle mode). FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the second battle mode (second battle mode). FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the third battle mode (third battle mode). FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a fourth battle mode (fourth battle mode). FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display in the standby phase or the card use preparation phase of the competitive game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining how a player operates cards. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed by the operation image display section 76. As shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of card setting data. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of buddy setting data. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of rank setting data. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2. As shown in FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of user information data. FIG. 18 is an overall sequence diagram for explaining the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the battle menu displayed on the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 20 is a sequence diagram of the matching battle process of Step 106 in the first battle mode. FIG. 21 is a sequence diagram of the matching battle process in Step 106 of the second battle mode. FIG. 22 is a sequence diagram of the matching battle process in Step 106 of the third battle mode. FIG. 23 is a sequence diagram of the matching battle process in Step 106 of the fourth battle mode. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2 in the second embodiment. FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining level updating by the character information updating unit 106 . FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining how the character information updating unit 106 updates the card comprehension level. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining updating of personality by the character information updating unit 106. As shown in FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining synchronization level updating by the character information updating unit 106. As shown in FIG. FIG. 29 is an overall sequence diagram for explaining operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2 in the second embodiment.

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

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

The player terminal 1 is a computer capable of executing a game program, is connected to a communication line N via a wireless communication base station or the like, and can perform data communication with the game server 2 . The player terminal 1 is, for example, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a portable game device, a stationary home game device, an arcade game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a controller for a stationary home game device, or the like. A plurality of player terminals 1 are basically present and operated by each player.

The game server 2 is a server system including one or more server devices, storage devices, and the like. The game server 2 provides various services for operating the game of this embodiment, manages data required for operating the game, distributes game programs and data required for executing the game on the player terminal 1, and so on. It can be performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a device configuration example of a smartphone, which is an example of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2 , the player terminal 1 includes a display 11 , a touch operation panel 12 integrated with the display 11 , and a speaker 13 . Further, the player terminal 1 is provided with a control board, an internal battery, a power button, a volume control button, etc., which are not shown.

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

In the present embodiment, the game system as described above is applied to a competitive game using the first game element owned by the first player A and the first game element owned by the second player B, who is the opponent. An example is explained.

Here, the first game element is a character associated with a virtual or tangible item. An example of a virtual or tangible article is, for example, a virtual card displayed on a computer, a tangible card, or the like. In the game to be executed, the first game element that can be made to appear by using the card is a character whose behavior is controlled based on the operation of the player (including non-players operated by a computer). , and the card is provided with a design of the corresponding character (an image showing the appearance of the character). Furthermore, the cards used to identify game elements of the game to be executed are not limited to cards that can identify game elements such as characters. Needless to say, it may specify other game elements. The item is not limited to the card, but is not limited to the card as long as the item is configured so that the game element associated with the item can be specified. The article may be a modeled object such as a figure having the appearance of a game element, for example.

Furthermore, in the competitive game to which the present embodiment is applied, a second game element different from the first game element is added. The second game element, like the first game element, is a character, but does not necessarily have to be associated with a virtual or tangible item.

The second game element uses the first game element owned by the player in the game. Using the first game element includes determining the selection or action of the first game element within the game. Assuming that the first game elements are cards, for example, the second game elements autonomously or voluntarily determine the selection or actions of the cards held by the player in the competition within the game. In other words, like a non-player function operated by a computer, it performs an action similar to the selection of the first game element or decision such as action made by the player. However, conventional non-players are operated by a computer instead of a human player, but the second game element exists independently of the human player and uses the first game element possessed by the player. different in that

Also, the second game element has character information. This character information is attribute information of the second game element. Character information influences the autonomous or voluntary behavior of the second game element (use of the first game element). In other words, the character information is the ability of the second game element, and the autonomous or voluntary behavior of the second game element (use of the first game element) differs depending on the difference in this ability. be. This character information differs depending on the acquired second game element.

The autonomous or voluntary action by the second game element as described above is performed based on information given by the AI function provided in the game server 2 . This AI function is an AI function obtained by machine learning using the contents of the progress of many competitive games, their results, etc. as teacher data. A typical machine learning method is deep learning, but it is not limited to this.
[Outline of game contents]
Next, an overview of the game will be described using the display screen of the display 11 of the player terminal 1 in order to facilitate understanding of the description of the embodiment.

In the game of this embodiment, players A and B use virtual game cards (cards embodying the first game element, simply referred to as "cards"), which are game objects. A plurality of types of cards are prepared and distinguished by a combination of character abilities and card attributes associated with each card. The card attribute is defined by, for example, colors such as red and blue, numbers from 1 to 7, and the like. Each card has ability parameter values such as level, attack power, and HP used in a competitive play (battle) with a computer-controlled enemy character or an opponent such as another player.

In addition to the minimum number of cards required for battle play (battle) at the time of account registration, cards can be obtained during the game, purchased as charged items, or obtained by lottery called gacha. . In addition, cards can also be acquired by obtaining physical game cards (hereinafter referred to as "real cards") and performing registration procedures to enable the obtained real cards to be used in the game. Specifically, when the players A and B complete the real card registration procedure, they can acquire cards of the card type associated with the real card.

Players A and B construct a deck with a predetermined number (for example, 40 cards) of the cards they possess, and challenge a competitive play (battle) using the deck. Competitive play (battle) using a deck is a game in which victory or defeat with an opponent is determined using the ability parameter values (character information of the first game element) defined in the cards that make up the deck (deck cards). is.

Prior to the game, players A and B need to complete account registration and organize their decks. Deck formation can be performed from a deck formation menu presented as one of the card menus touch-operated from the home screen or the like.

Here, the second game element can be obtained by players A and B selecting their favorite buddy from a plurality of second game elements (hereinafter referred to as buddies) at the time of account registration. .

When preparations for the battle are completed, the players A and B perform a selection operation (touch operation) on the battle menu from the home screen displayed after login. In the battle menu, you can select multiple battle modes.

The battle mode of the battle game in this embodiment includes a normal battle mode in which a human player and a human player compete, and a special special battle mode. The special match mode has the following modes. In the following description, a match against a player matched as an opponent is referred to as a matching match.

First, broadly speaking, the player and the player's buddies form one team, and the team game in which the player A's team and the opponent player B's team play against each other, and the player A or the player A's buddy are each played alone. Then, there is a single battle in which the buddy of the opponent player B or the opponent player B is played against the opponent.

The team battle has the following battle modes.

(1) First match mode (first match mode)
In the first match mode, as shown in FIG. 3, player A and player A's buddies form a first team, and player B and player B's buddies form a second team. In this match mode, the match between player A and player B's buddy and the match between player A's buddy and player B are repeated to determine the winner of the matching match. Hereinafter, the first battle mode will be referred to as a first battle mode.

Here, the feature of the first battle mode is that the human player's opponent is the buddy of the opponent player (human), and the buddy's opponent is the human player. Furthermore, the feature of the first game mode is that the player and his buddy use the same deck, and the previous player uses the same deck, similar to the way tennis or table tennis doubles uses a single ball to determine victory or defeat. Alternatively, while taking over the buddy's match result, the next player or buddy uses the cards of the same deck to play a match and decide the outcome of the matching match.

The first battle mode will be specifically described with reference to FIG. First, a turn is performed in which player A attacks the buddy of player B and the buddy of player B defends. Next, a turn is made in which player B attacks player A's buddy and player A's buddy defends. Then, a turn is made in which the buddy of player A attacks player B and player B defends. Subsequently, a turn is made in which the buddy of player B attacks player A and player A defends. Then, a turn is performed in which the player A attacks the buddy of the player B and the buddy of the player B defends. In this way, the match between the player A and the buddy of the player B and the match between the buddy of the player A and the player B are repeated to determine the outcome of the matching match.

One of the characteristics of the first battle mode is that the opponent that the human player fights against is the buddy of the opponent player (human), and the opponent of the buddy is a human player. Playing against human players and playing buddy against buddy is not excluded, but these matches may be added as turns.

(2) Second match mode (second match mode)
In the second match mode, as shown in FIG. 5, player A and player A's buddies form one team, and player B and player B's buddies form one team. Then, a match form that constitutes a matching match from the first match in which the player A and the buddies of the player B play against each other to decide victory or defeat, and the second match in which the player B and the buddies of the player A play against each other to decide victory or defeat. is. Hereinafter, the second battle mode will be referred to as a second battle mode. In the second battle mode, the decks used by each player and the player's buddies are set from the decks owned by the player. The decks to be set may be the same for the player and the player's buddies, or different decks may be used for the player and the player's buddies.

Here, the feature of the second battle mode is that, like the first battle mode, the human player's opponent is the buddy of the opponent player (human), and the buddy's opponent is the human player. . Furthermore, the feature of the second battle mode is that the victory or defeat of the battle is determined in each of the first and second battles.

One of the characteristics of the second battle mode is that the human player's opponent is the buddy of the opponent player (human), and the buddy's opponent is a human player. It is not intended to exclude the addition of a match in which the player plays against another player to decide the winner, and a match in which a buddy plays against a buddy to decide the winner, but these matches may be added.

There are the following battle modes in the solo battle.

(3) Third Battle Aspect (Third Battle Mode)
As shown in FIG. 6, the third match mode is a match mode in which the buddies of player A and the buddies of player B play alone to determine the outcome of the matching match. Hereinafter, the third battle mode will be referred to as a third battle mode. In the third battle mode, the deck used by each player's buddy is set from the decks owned by the player.

Since the third battle mode is a battle between the player's buddies, the player who selects the third battle mode does not necessarily have to play the game. Therefore, when the third battle mode is selected, all operations after selection may be entrusted to the player terminal 1 and the game server 2, and only the result of the battle may be obtained.

(4) Fourth Match Mode In the fourth match mode, as shown in FIG. 7, player A and player B's buddies compete alone to determine the winner of the matching match. Hereinafter, the fourth battle mode will be referred to as a fourth battle mode.

What is common to the above-described first to fourth battle modes is that player A always battles against player B's buddy in one matching battle.

Regarding the matching with the opponent, the opponent may be selected at random, but matching with the opponent whose level is too different may cause the player to lose interest in the game. Therefore, the concept of rank is introduced to match opponents who have the same understanding (level) of the game to some extent. Therefore, the rank for the team (hereinafter referred to as the team rank), the rank of the player (human) (hereinafter referred to as the player rank), and the rank of the buddy (hereinafter referred to as the buddy rank). prepare.

Team ranks are used in team battles such as the first battle mode, each team is assigned a team rank, and victory points are given to the team according to the results of the battle. The more victory points you collect, the higher your team rank will be.

In addition, the player rank and buddy rank are not limited to single battles such as the third and fourth battle modes, but also team battles such as the second battle mode, in which the player and the buddies compete alone. Victory points are given to the player and the buddy according to the result of the battle. The more victory points you collect, the higher your player rank and your buddy's rank.

Basically, matching is between teams with the same rank, players or buddies with the same rank. If teams, players or buddies having the same rank cannot be searched, different teams, players or buddies are searched up and down by one rank to match with the hit team, player or buddy. However, matching is not limited to this, and does not exclude matches between teams, players, or buddies who are different in rank by two or more.

When the opponent is determined by matching, the battle starts.

In the battle, player A's turn and opponent's player B's turn are alternately executed. Each turn consists of a standby phase in which a hand of deck cards is set in the player's player area such as a field, a card use preparation phase in which other deck cards are prepared in order to use the set deck card, and a player It consists of a plurality of phases such as a battle phase in which deck cards placed in the area are used to attack the opponent player or the opponent player's cards.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display in the standby phase or the card use preparation phase of the competitive game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. The screen of the display 11 has a first area 20 in which the cards of the player A side are set, and a second area 21 in which the cards of the competing player B side are set. Further, on the boundary between the first area 20 and the second area 21, operation information 30 is displayed that displays information on operations that can be performed at present.

Each of the first area 20 and the second area 21 includes a field area 22 in which five cards (hand cards) selected from the own deck are placed, and a field area 22 for activating the actions or effects of the cards placed in the field. A base area 23 where cards to be consumed (action costs) are placed, a first object 31 that affects the activation effect of the card (force) and has life (HP), and a second object 31 that similarly has life (HP). 2 and a force area 24 in which the object is placed. In this embodiment, the second object 32 is also displayed as a player or a buddy, which is a second game element.

In the battle phase, as shown in FIG. 9, player A touches a card to be used for attack with his finger and drags it to the opponent's card to be attacked, first or second object 31, 32, A card to be used for an attack, a card of opponent player B to be attacked, and first or second objects 31 and 32 are determined. As a result, player A's attack is started. In addition, in the case of an attack by buddy A, the card to be used for the attack, the card of opponent player B to be attacked, and the first or second objects 31 and 32 are determined according to the card operation information provided by the game server 2. be done.

Player A's side and opponent's player B's side alternately repeat turns consisting of such a series of phases, and either player or buddy's life becomes 0, or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0. This will determine victory or defeat.
[Function configuration]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10 , the player terminal 1 includes an operation input section 51 , a processing section 52 , an image display section 53 , a sound output section 54 , a communication section 55 and a storage section 56 .

The operation input unit 51 is used by the player to input various operations related to the game, and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the operation input to the processing unit 52 . The functions of the operation input unit 51 include, for example, elements such as a touch operation pad, home button, button switch, joystick, and trackball that are directly operated by player A's fingers, as well as acceleration sensors, angular velocity sensors, tilt sensors, and geomagnetic sensors. It can also be realized by an element or the like for detecting motion or posture. In FIG. 2, the touch operation panel 12 corresponds to this.

The processing unit 52 comprehensively controls operations of the player terminal 1 based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 56, operation input signals from the operation input unit 51, and the like. The functions of the processing unit 52 can be realized by, for example, electronic components such as microprocessors such as CPUs and GPUs, ASICs, and IC memories. The processing unit 52 includes a game calculation unit 61, an image generation unit 62, a sound generation unit 63, and a communication control unit 64 as main functional units.

The game calculation unit 61 executes various game processes for realizing the game of this embodiment, and outputs the processing results to the image generation unit 62 and the sound generation unit 63 . The game calculation unit 61 includes a player information management unit 70, a card setting unit 71, a buddy setting unit 72, a battle mode selection unit 73, an action determination unit 74, an operation information acquisition unit 75, and an operation image display unit 76. , and a game management unit 77 .

The player information management unit 70 manages player information. The managed information includes basic user information such as player nicknames, team ranks, player ranks, and buddy ranks.

The card setting unit 71 uses card setting data and deck setting data, which will be described later, to manage the cards owned by the players A and B up to the present time. Also, the cards constituting each deck are managed from the owned cards, and the cards and hands to be set in each field are set from the decks selected by the players A and B in the standby phase and the card use preparation phase. It also generates card setting information, which is information about cards and hands set in each field, and transmits it to the game server 2 via the communication unit 55 .

The buddy setting unit 72 manages information about buddies as second game elements selected by the players A and B when the players A and B register their accounts, using buddy setting data to be described later. The buddy setting unit 71 sets the character information of the buddy (second game element) at the time of account registration to an initial value (lowest value). Also, when the buddy is changed, the buddy setting unit 72 sets the character information of the changed buddy (second game element) to the initial value (lowest value). Also, the buddy setting unit 71 outputs buddy image information to the image generating unit 62 during the battle or on other menu screens.

The battle mode selection unit 73 displays a battle menu and allows the player to select a battle mode. The battle modes displayed on the battle menu are a normal battle mode in which players (humans) compete against each other, and special battle modes including a first battle mode to a fourth battle mode. The battle mode is selected by selecting (touching) a desired battle mode button from among the normal battle mode and the first to fourth battle mode buttons displayed in the battle menu. be able to. Information on the selected battle mode (fight mode selection information) is transmitted to the game server 2 via the communication unit 55 .

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

The operation information acquisition unit 75 acquires card operation information, which is information related to operation of card selection or action, via the communication unit 55 . The card operation information is information generated by the AI function of the game server 2 with reference to the character information of the buddy and the status of the card setting information in the battle. This is information for displaying an image operated by .

The operation image display unit 76 uses the card operation information acquired from the operation information acquisition unit 75 to perform processing for displaying an image in which the buddy operates the card selection or action. For example, if the acquired card operation information is information related to the details of the card operation such as "attack opponent's card B with card A", the operation image display unit 76 displays the buddy's lines and the card as shown in FIG. An image with an arrow pointing from A to the opponent's card B is displayed.

The game management section 77 manages the progress of the entire game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The storage unit 56 stores a system program and a game program. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the player terminal 1 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing section 52 to function as the game calculation section 61 . This program is delivered from the game server 2 or another application delivery server or the like after the player completes account registration.

The storage unit 56 also stores card setting data, deck setting data, buddy setting data, and rank setting data managed by the player information management unit 70 . In addition, model data and texture data for displaying images of card characters and buddies, motion data, effect data, background images of game screens, sound data such as sound effects, etc. are data necessary for the game as appropriate. , and stored in the storage unit 56 .

The card setting data is character information of the card held by the player, and is prepared for each card type. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of card setting data of a card owned by a player. FIG. 12 shows the card setting data of one card specified by the card identification information "001" held by the player. The card setting data includes card identification information, image, card name, card type, cost number, color, race, ability, attack power, hit points and rarity. Note that FIG. 12 shows an example of the card setting data, and is not limited to this. Also, the card setting data increases or decreases as the number of cards held by the players A and B increases or decreases.

The deck setting data is data relating to each deck of the player, and includes card identification information of cards that constitute each deck. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data. The example in FIG. 13 is an example of deck setting data for deck 1 of player A, and indicates that deck 1 is composed of cards with card identification information "001" to card identification information "023". be. Note that FIG. 13 shows an example of the deck setting data, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The buddy setting data is buddy character information selected from the menu setting. The character information of this buddy changes as the game progresses, but when it changes, the character information after the change is notified from the game server 2, and the character information is updated. FIG. 14 shows an example of buddy setting data, in which buddy identification information, buddy character images, buddy names, and buddy strength (character information) are stored.

The rank setting data includes the player's team rank and accumulated victory points up to now, the player's rank and accumulated victory points up to now, and the buddy's rank and accumulated victory points up to now. FIG. 15 is an example of rank setting data, and includes the rank of player A's team and accumulated victory points up to now, the rank of player A and accumulated victory points up to now, and the buddy rank of player A and accumulated victory points up to now. Victory points are examples of stored data. These data are updated by the player information management section 70 using the rank information transmitted from the game server 2 after the matching match is completed.

Next, the configuration of the game server 2 will be described. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2. As shown in FIG.

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

The processing unit 91 comprehensively controls the operation of the game server 2 based on the programs and data stored in the storage unit 93, the received information, and the like. The functions of the processing unit 91 can be realized by, for example, electronic components such as microprocessors such as CPUs and GPUs, ASICs, and IC memories. The processing section 91 includes a player management section 101 , a matching processing section 102 , a game management section 103 , an AI processing section 104 and a rank updating section 105 .

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

The matching processing unit 102, in response to a matching request from the player terminal 1 based on the match mode selection information, uses the team rank, player rank, and buddy rank of the player of the player terminal 1 to search for an opponent to match with the player. do. Matching basically matches teams with the same rank, players with the same rank, or buddies among logged-in players. If a team, player, or buddy with the same rank cannot be retrieved, the rank is changed up or down (eg, 1 rank) to match the team, player, or buddy.

The game management unit 103 receives card setting information, action selection information, and the like from the player terminal 1, and uses the card setting information, action selection information, and card data described later to perform battle processing according to the battle mode. Output the match result.

The AI processing unit 104 has an algorithm obtained by machine-learning teacher data such as the contents of the progress of many competitive games and their results. This algorithm is an algorithm according to buddy's character information. A typical machine learning method is deep learning, but it is not limited to this. The AI processing unit 104 receives card setting information transmitted from the player terminal 1, character information of the buddy of the player of the player terminal 1, battle mode, etc., and outputs card operation information of the buddy in the situation of the card setting information. . Since the algorithm differs depending on the character information of the buddy, even if the card setting information transmitted from the player terminal 1 is the same, different card operation information can be output if the character information of the player's buddy differs. have a nature.

The rank update unit 105 calculates the victory points of each team, player or buddy based on the match result of the matching match, and gives victory points to each team, player or buddy. Furthermore, the rank update unit 105 updates the rank of each team, player, or buddy to a rank corresponding to the accumulated victory points. For example, if the player wins the matching match, 150 victory points are given, and when the accumulated victory points reach 500 points, the rank is updated to "2". Also, if a player loses the matching match, victory points may be reduced instead of being awarded. For example, if the match is defeated, 150 points are subtracted from the accumulated victory points. In such cases, you may be demoted from your current rank to a lower rank, depending on your accumulated Victory Points.

The communication unit 92 is connected to the communication line N to realize communication.

The storage unit 93 stores a system program and a game program. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the game server 2 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing section 91 to function as the player management section 101 , the matching processing section 102 , the game management section 103 , the AI processing section 104 and the rank update section 105 .

Furthermore, the recording unit 93 stores user information data and card data.

The user information data is basic data of players participating in the game, and records user information data for each player. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of user information data. In the example of FIG. 17, the player's user identification information, the player's buddy setting data, the deck setting data, the player's team rank and accumulated victory points up to now, and the player's rank and accumulated victory points up to now , the rank of the player's buddies and the accumulated victory points to date.

Card data is card data of all cards used in this game. Basically, data similar to the card setting data in FIG. 12 described above are stored for all cards used in the game.
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Next, operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2 will be described. Here, an example will be described in which players A and B use player terminals 1 to play competitive games in a plurality of special competitive modes, and the rank information is updated at the end of the competitive games. FIG. 18 is an overall sequence diagram for explaining the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. FIG.

First, each of the players A and B performs a buddy setting process for setting a buddy when registering an account for the game (Step 100). The buddy setting process is performed by the buddy setting unit 72 . For buddy setting processing, buddy setting is selected from the menu screen. Buddy settings can be set by selecting a favorite buddy from a plurality of buddies. Information on the selected buddy is transmitted to the game server 2 .

The player management unit 101 of the game server 2 uses the buddy information received from the player terminal 1 to register buddy character information in the user information data corresponding to the user identification information of the player terminal 1 (Step 101). Character information of the registered buddy is transmitted to the player terminal 1 .

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

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

The player management unit 101 of the player terminal 1 performs login processing in response to the login request (Step 103). The login process includes a process of acquiring user information data corresponding to the user identification information of the player who requested the login and passing it to the game management unit 103 .

When login is completed, each player A, B selects a battle mode. The battle mode selection process of the battle mode is performed by the battle mode selection unit 73 of the player terminal 1 ((Step 104). This is done by executing the battle mode selection by the player.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the battle menu displayed on the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. The battle modes displayed on the battle menu are a normal battle mode in which players (humans) compete against each other, and special battle modes including a first battle mode to a fourth battle mode. The battle mode is selected by pressing the normal battle mode button 41, the first battle mode button 42, the second battle mode button 43, the third battle mode button 44, and the fourth battle mode button 44, which are displayed in the battle menu. From the buttons 45, the player can select a battle mode button by performing a selection operation (touch operation). Information on the selected battle mode (fight mode selection information) is transmitted to the game server 2 via the communication unit 55 .

As for the selection of the battle mode, depending on the confrontation mode, it may be configured so that selection cannot be made unless the player has a predetermined rank. For example, in the first battle mode, selection is not possible unless the team rank is a predetermined rank. In addition, in the second battle mode, the team rank, player rank, or buddy rank cannot be selected unless it is a predetermined rank. Similar processing can be performed in the third battle mode and the fourth battle mode.

The matching processing unit 102 of the game server 2 selects teams having the same rank among the players who have selected the battle mode indicated by the battle mode selection information from the player terminal 1. Search so that buddies are matched. If teams, players, or buddies with the same rank do not match, a search is made for teams, players, or buddies that are different for each rank up and down.

For example, the matching process of the first battle mode uses the team rank of the user information data in the recording unit 93 to determine which teams having the same team rank among the players who have selected the first battle mode are opponents. Matching is performed so that If matching is not possible, matching is performed so that a team that is one rank above or below becomes an opponent. If matching is not possible in this way, matching is further performed so that a team that is two ranks above or below becomes an opponent. This is repeated until a match is found. However, if the ranks are too different, the interest in the match will fade, so it is preferable to define the range of the matching ranks. For example, it is a range of two ranks, upper and lower.

In the matching process of the second battle mode, the player rank and buddy rank of the user information data in the recording unit 93 are used to select the teams having the same player rank and buddy rank among the players who have selected the second battle mode. Matching is performed so that each other becomes an opponent. If matching is not possible, matching is performed so that a team that is one rank above or below becomes an opponent. If matching is not possible in this way, matching is further performed so that a team that is two ranks above or below becomes an opponent. This is repeated until a match is found. However, if the ranks are too different, the interest in the match will fade, so it is preferable to define the range of the matching ranks. For example, it is a range of two ranks, upper and lower. In the case of the second battle mode, in consideration of the burden of matching processing, matching may be performed using only one of the team rank, player rank, and buddy rank. For example, focusing only on the player rank, teams of players whose player ranks match or are within a predetermined range may be matched.

In the matching process of the third battle mode, the buddy ranks of the user information data in the recording unit 93 are used to match the buddies of the players who have the same buddy rank among the players who have selected the third battle mode. Matching is performed so that If matching is not possible, matching is performed so that a buddy of a player who is one rank higher or lower becomes an opponent. If matching is not possible in this way, matching is performed so that a buddy who is two ranks above or below becomes an opponent. This is repeated until a match is found. However, if the ranks are too different, the interest in the match will fade, so it is preferable to define the range of the matching ranks. For example, it is a range of two ranks, upper and lower.

Furthermore, in the matching process for the third battle mode, the buddy rank of the user information data in the recording unit 93 is used to search for a player who has the same buddy rank as the player who has selected the third battle mode, Matching may be performed with the player's buddy. Since the third battle mode is a battle between the buddies of the players, it is not necessary for the player who is the opponent of the player who has selected the third battle mode to play the game, and the player must be logged into the game. because there is no However, as a matching condition, it is also possible to set the condition that the player is logged in.

In the matching process of the fourth battle mode, the player rank and buddy rank of the user information data in the recording unit 93 are used to search for a player having the same buddy rank as the player rank of the player who has selected the fourth battle mode. , to perform matching. Since the fourth match mode is a match between the player and the player's buddy, the player does not need to play the game on the buddy's side, and the player does not necessarily have to log in to the game. However, as a matching condition, it is also possible to set the condition that the player is logged in.

If matching is not possible, matching is performed so that a buddy of a player having a buddy rank one rank above or below becomes an opponent. If matching is not possible in this way, matching is performed so that a buddy who is two ranks above or below becomes an opponent. This is repeated until a match is found. However, if the ranks are too different, the interest in the match will fade, so it is preferable to define the range of the matching ranks. For example, it is a range of two ranks, upper and lower.

In the case of the third battle mode or the fourth battle mode, a user (player) who has a buddy as an opponent can be the game management side, and in this case, the buddy rank can be ignored. In this case, the game management side prepares, for example, buddies with different strengths and personalities for each day of the week, and the player who selects the third battle mode or the fourth battle mode and the player who selects the third battle mode or the fourth battle mode. A buddy corresponding to the day of the week may be matched. In this way, a player who selects the third match mode or the fourth match mode can play against different buddies for each day of the week, making the game more interesting.

When the matching to be the opponent is determined, the user terminal 1 and the game server 2 start matching battle processing (Step 106). Matching battle processing in each battle mode will be described later.

When the matching battle process ends, the rank update unit 105 of the game server 2 performs rank update process (Step 107). The rank updating unit 105 calculates the victory points of each team, player or buddy using the match result of the matching battle, and gives victory points to each team, player or buddy. For example, 150 victory points for winning a matching match. Furthermore, the rank update unit 105 updates the rank of each team, player, or buddy to a rank corresponding to the accumulated victory points. For example, when the accumulated victory points reach 500 points, the rank is updated to "2". Then, rank information including victory points to be given and ranks of teams, players, or buddies is transmitted to the user terminal 1 .

The player information management unit 70 of the user terminal 1 uses the rank information to update the rank of the team, player, or buddy in the user information (Step 108).

This is the end of the description of the operation of the entire game progress.

Next, the operation of the matching battle process (Step 106) in each battle mode will be described.

(1) Operations between Devices in First Battle Mode Operations between devices in the first battle mode will be described. FIG. 20 is a sequence diagram of the matching battle process of Step 106 in the first battle mode.

First, when the matching is completed and the matching game is started, card setting processing is performed by the card setting unit 71 in the player terminals 1 of the players A and B (Step 200). The card setting process is performed by selecting one deck from among the set decks and placing the cards of that deck in the field area, base area, force area, and hand. It should be noted that such arrangement of cards is performed by each player A, B's operation. The card identification information of the arranged cards, the arrangement status of the cards, and the like are transmitted to the game server 2 as card setting information.

The game management unit 103 of the game server 2 transmits the received card setting information of the player A to the player terminal 1 of the player B, and transmits the received card setting information of the player B to the player terminal 1 of the player A.

At the player terminals 1 of the players A and B, using the card setting information, setting card display processing is performed, and an image in which the cards are arranged in the field is displayed (Step 201).

Next, each turn is played.

First, a turn is performed in which player A attacks a buddy of player B (hereinafter referred to as buddy B) and buddy B of player B defends (player A→buddy B in FIG. 20).

At the player terminal 1 of the player A, action selection processing is performed by the action determination unit 74 (Step 202). Player A selects a card or decides an action. Information on the determined card selection or action is transmitted by the action determination unit 74 to the game server 2 as action selection information.

The game management unit 103 of the game server 2 receives the action selection information of the player A, and uses the action selection information of the player A and the card setting information and card data of the players A and B to perform battle processing (Step 203). . Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each of the players A and B receives the battle result and performs battle result processing (Step 204). The battle result process is a process of displaying the result of the battle on the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The above is the operation of a turn in which player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B defends.

Next, a turn is performed in which player B attacks a buddy of player A (hereinafter referred to as buddy A) and buddy A of player A defends (player B→buddy A in FIG. 20).

At the player terminal 1 of the player B, action selection processing is performed by the action determination unit 74 (Step 202). Player B's operation determines selection of a card or the like or action. Information on the determined card selection or action is transmitted by the action determination unit 74 to the game server 2 as action selection information.

The game management unit 103 of the game server 2 receives the action selection information of the player B, and uses the action selection information of the player B and the card setting information and card data of the players A and B to perform battle processing (Step 203). . Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each of the players A and B receives the battle result and performs battle result processing (Step 204). The battle result process is a process of displaying the result of the battle on the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The above is the operation of a turn in which player B attacks buddy A of player A and buddy A defends.

Subsequently, a turn is performed in which buddy A of player A attacks player B and player B defends (in FIG. 20, buddy A→player B).

Since this is an attack from buddy A, the AI processing unit 104 performs card operation information providing processing (Step 205). The card operation information providing process is a process of providing the player terminal 1 of the player A with card operation information indicating the selection or action of a card or the like by the buddy A. FIG.

The operation information acquisition unit 75 of the player terminal 1 receives the card operation information. The operation image display unit 76 performs a process of displaying the details of the attack by Buddy A indicated by the card operation information (Step 206).

The game management unit 103 and AI processing unit 104 of the game server 2 perform buddy battle processing using the card operation information of buddy A, the card setting information and card data of players A and B (Step 207). Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each of the players A and B receives the battle result and performs battle result processing (Step 204).

The above is the operation of a turn in which buddy A of player A attacks player B and player B defends.

Further, a turn is performed in which buddy B of player B attacks player A and player A defends (in FIG. 20, buddy B→player A).

Since this is an attack from buddy B, the AI processing unit 104 performs card operation information providing processing (Step 205). The card operation information providing process is a process of providing the player terminal 1 of the player B with card operation information indicating the selection or action of a card or the like by the buddy B. FIG.

The operation information acquisition unit 75 of the player terminal 1 receives the card operation information. The operation image display unit 76 performs processing for displaying the details of the attack by buddy B indicated by the card operation information (Step 206).

The game management unit 103 and AI processing unit 104 of the game server 2 perform buddy battle processing using the card operation information of buddy B, the card setting information and card data of players A and B (Step 203). Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each of the players A and B receives the battle result and performs battle result processing (Step 207).

The above is the operation of a turn in which buddy B of player B attacks player A and player A defends.

Then, a turn is performed in which player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends (player A→buddy B in FIG. 20).

At the player terminal 1 of the player A, action selection processing is performed by the action determination unit 74 (Step 202). Player A selects a card or decides an action. Information on the determined card selection or action is transmitted by the action determination unit 74 to the game server 2 as action selection information.

The game management unit 103 of the game server 2 receives the action selection information of the player A, and uses the action selection information of the player A and the card setting information and card data of the players A and B to perform battle processing (Step 203). . Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each of the players A and B receives the battle result and performs battle result processing (Step 204). The battle result process is a process of displaying the result of the battle on the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The above is the operation of a turn in which player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B defends.

Such turns are repeated by the player A side and the opponent player B side until the life of one of the players becomes 0 or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0. Then, when the life of any player becomes 0 or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0, the game management section 103 of the game server 2 performs matching match result processing (Step 208). The matching match result process is a process of determining the win or loss of each team and transmitting matching match result information to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 receives the matching match result information and displays the matching match result (Step 209).

This completes the explanation of the operation between the devices in the first battle mode.

(2) Operations between Devices in Second Battle Mode Operations between devices in the second battle mode will be described. FIG. 21 is a sequence diagram of the matching battle process in Step 106 of the second battle mode.

In the second match mode, a first match between player A and buddy B of player B and a second match between player B and buddy A of player A are played in parallel. Therefore, between the player terminal 1 of the player A and the game server 2, the battle process of the first match between the player A and the buddy B of the player B is performed, and the player terminal 1 of the player A shows the state of the first match. is displayed. On the other hand, between the player terminal 1 of the player B and the game server 2, the battle process of the second game between the player B and the buddy A of the player A is performed. is displayed. The following description will focus on the first game in which player A and player B's buddy B play against each other.

First, when the matching is completed and the first match of the matching match is started, the card setting process is performed by the card setting unit 71 in the player terminal 1 of the player A (Step 300). The card setting process is performed by selecting one deck from among the set decks and placing the cards of that deck in the field area, base area, force area, and hand. It should be noted that such arrangement of cards is performed by player A's operation. The card identification information of the arranged cards, the arrangement status of the cards, and the like are transmitted to the game server 2 as card setting information.

Subsequently, buddy card setting processing on the buddy B side is performed (Step 301). The buddy card setting process is performed by the AI processing unit 104 of the game server 2 . The buddy card setting process is performed by selecting one deck from the set decks and arranging the cards of that deck in the field area, base area, force area, and hand. The card identification information of the arranged cards, the arrangement status of the cards, and the like are transmitted to the player terminal 1 of the player A as card setting information.

At the player terminals 1 of the players A and B, the set card display process is performed using the card setting information, and an image in which the cards are arranged in the field is displayed (Step 302).

Next, in a turn in which player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends, action selection processing is performed by the action determination unit 74 in player A's player terminal 1 (Step 303). Selection of a card or the like or action is determined by player A's operation. Information on the determined card selection or action is transmitted by the action determination unit 74 to the game server 2 as action selection information.

The game management unit 103 of the game server 2 receives the action selection information of the player A, and uses the action selection information of the player A, the card setting information of the player A and the buddy B, and the card data to perform battle processing (Step 304). . Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to player A's player terminal 1 .

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of the player A receives the result of the battle and performs battle result processing (Step 305). The battle result process is a process of displaying the result of the battle on the player terminal 1 of the player A. FIG.

The above is the operation of a turn in which player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends.

Next, in the turn in which buddy B of player B attacks player A and player A defends, buddy battle processing is performed (Step 306). Since it is buddy B's attack, the AI processing unit 104 provides the game management unit 103 with card operation information indicating selection or action by buddy B of a card or the like. The game management unit 103 uses the card operation information of buddy B, the card setting information of player A, and the card data to perform buddy battle processing (Step 306). Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to player A's player terminal 1 .

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of the player A receives the result of the battle and performs battle result processing (Step 305).

The above is the operation of a turn in which buddy B of player B attacks player A and player A defends.

Such turns are repeated by player A and buddy B of player B until the life of player A or buddy B becomes 0 or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0. When the life of any player or buddy becomes 0, or when the number of cards in the deck becomes 0, the first round ends.

In the second match processing between player B and player A's buddy A, the same processing as the above-described first match processing is performed between the player terminal 1 of player B and the game server 2. The state of the second game is displayed on the player terminal 1 of .

When the first match and the second match are completed, matching match result processing is performed (Step 307). The matching match result processing is a process of determining the win/loss of the first match and the second match and transmitting the matching match result information to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG. The content to be transmitted is the match result of the first match and the match result of the second match.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each player A, B receives the matching match result information and displays the matching match result (Step 308).

This concludes the description of the operation between each device in the second battle mode. In the second match mode, the first match between player A and buddy B of player B and the second match between player B and buddy A of player A are played in parallel. Therefore, it is not possible to view the match between the player's buddy and the opponent's player. Therefore, in response to a request from the player terminal 1, the game management unit 103 of the game server 2 displays a reproduction video reproducing the battle between the player's buddy and the opponent player after displaying the matching match result. 1, and a viewing function that allows viewing of the reproduced moving image on the player terminal 1 may be added.

(3) Operations between Devices in Third Battle Mode Operations between devices in the third battle mode will be described. FIG. 22 is a sequence diagram of the matching battle process in Step 106 of the third battle mode.

In the third match mode, buddy A of player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends, and buddy B of player B attacks buddy A of player A and player A A turn in which Buddy A defends is alternately performed.

First, buddy card setting processing for buddy A and buddy B is performed (Step 400). The buddy card setting process is performed by the AI processing unit 104 of the game server 2 . The buddy card setting process is performed by selecting one deck from the set decks and arranging the cards of that deck in the field area, base area, force area, and hand. The card identification information of the arranged cards, the arrangement status of the cards, and the like are transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B as card setting information.

At the player terminals 1 of the players A and B, using the card setting information, setting card display processing is performed, and an image in which the cards are arranged in the field is displayed (Step 401).

Next, a turn is performed in which buddy A of player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends (buddy A→buddy B in FIG. 22). Since this is an attack by Buddy A, the AI processing unit 104 performs card operation information providing processing (Step 402). The card operation information providing process is a process of providing the player terminal 1 of the player A with card operation information indicating the selection or action of a card or the like by the buddy A. FIG.

The operation information acquisition unit 75 of the player terminal 1 receives the card operation information. The operation image display unit 76 performs processing for displaying the details of the attack by buddy A indicated by the card operation information (Step 403).

The game management unit 103 of the game server 2 performs buddy battle processing using the card operation information of buddy A, the card setting information of each of buddies A and B, and the card data (Step 404). Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each of the players A and B receives the battle result and performs battle result processing (Step 405).

The above is the operation of a turn in which buddy A of player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends.

Next, a turn is performed in which buddy B of player B attacks buddy A of player A and buddy A of player A defends (in FIG. 22, buddy B→buddy A).

Since this is an attack from buddy B, the AI processing unit 104 performs card operation information provision processing (Step 402). The card operation information providing process is a process of providing the player terminal 1 of the player B with card operation information indicating the selection or action of a card or the like by the buddy B. FIG.

The operation information acquisition unit 75 of the player terminal 1 receives the card operation information. The operation image display unit 76 performs processing for displaying the details of the attack by buddy B indicated by the card operation information (Step 403).

The game management unit 103 of the game server 2 performs buddy battle processing using the card operation information of buddy B, the card setting information of each player A and B, and the card data (Step 404). Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each of the players A and B receives the battle result and performs battle result processing (Step 405). The above is the operation of a turn in which buddy B of player B attacks buddy A of player A and buddy A of player A defends.

Such turns are repeated by buddy A of player A and buddy B of player B until the life of buddy A of player A or buddy B of player B becomes 0 or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0. . Then, when the life of any player's buddy becomes 0 or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0, the matching battle ends.

When the matching match between player A's buddy A and player B's buddy B ends, matching match result processing is performed (Step 406). The matching match result process is a process of determining the outcome of the match between player A's buddy A and player B's buddy B, and transmitting the matching match result information to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. The content to be transmitted is the result of the battle between buddy A of player A and buddy B of player B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 receives the matching match result information and displays the matching match result (Step 407).

This completes the explanation of the operation between the devices in the third battle mode.

(4) Operations between Devices in Fourth Battle Mode Operations between devices in the fourth battle mode will be described. FIG. 23 is a sequence diagram of the matching battle process in Step 106 of the fourth battle mode.

In the fourth battle mode, a turn in which player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends, and a turn in which buddy B of player B attacks player A and player A defends. are performed alternately.

First, when the matching is completed and the matching battle is started, the player terminal 1 of the player A performs card setting processing (Step 500). The card setting process is performed by selecting one deck from among the set decks and placing the cards of that deck in the field area, base area, force area, and hand. The card identification information of the arranged cards, the arrangement status of the cards, and the like are transmitted to the game server 2 as card setting information.

On the other hand, buddy card setting processing for player B's buddy B is performed (Step 501). The buddy card setting process is performed by the AI processing unit 104 of the game server 2 . The AI processing unit 104 selects one deck from the set decks, and arranges the cards of that deck in the field area, base area, force area, and hand. The card identification information of the arranged cards and the arrangement status of the cards are transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B as buddy card setting information.

At the player terminals 1 of the players A and B, using the buddy card setting information, set card display processing is performed, and an image in which the cards are arranged in the field is displayed (Step 502).

Next, in a turn in which player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends (in FIG. 23, player A→buddy B), action selection processing is performed at player terminal 1 of player A. (Step 503). Player A selects a card or decides an action. Information on the determined card selection or action is transmitted by the action determination unit 74 to the game server 2 as action selection information.

The game management unit 103 of the game server 2 receives the action selection information of the player A, and uses the action selection information of the player A and the card setting information and card data of the players A and B to perform battle processing (Step 504). . Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG. The game management unit 77 of the player terminals 1 of the players A and B receives the result of the battle and performs the result of the battle (Step 505). The battle result process is a process of displaying the result of the battle on the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The above is the operation of a turn in which player A attacks buddy B of player B and buddy B of player B defends.

Next, a turn is performed in which buddy B of player B attacks player A and player A defends (in FIG. 23, buddy B→player A).

Since this is an attack from buddy B, the AI processing unit 104 performs card operation information providing processing (Step 506). The card operation information providing process is a process of providing the player terminal 1 of the player B with card operation information indicating the selection or action of a card or the like by the buddy B. FIG.

The operation information acquisition unit 75 of the player terminal 1 of the player B receives the card operation information. The operation image display unit 76 performs operation image display processing for displaying the details of the attack by buddy B indicated by the card operation information (Step 507).

The game management unit 103 and AI processing unit 104 of the game server 2 perform buddy battle processing using the card operation information of buddy B, the card setting information of each player A and B, and the card data (Step 508). Information on the result of the battle is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 of each of the players A and B receives the battle result and performs battle result processing (Step 505).

The above is the operation of a turn in which buddy B of player B attacks player A and player A defends.

Player A and player B's buddy B repeat such turns until the life of player A's or player B's buddy B becomes 0 or until the number of cards in the deck becomes 0. Then, when the life of any player or buddy becomes 0, or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0, the matching battle ends.

When the match between player A and player B's buddy B ends, matching match result processing is performed (Step 509). The matching match result process is a process of determining the outcome of the match between player A and player B's buddy B, and transmitting the matching match result information to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B. FIG. The content to be transmitted is the result of the battle between player A and player B's buddy B.

The game management unit 77 of the player terminal 1 receives the matching match result information and displays the matching match result (Step 510).

This is the end of the description of the operation between each device in the fourth battle mode.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the player can select not only the battle mode between human players and human players, but also various battle modes, thereby improving the interest of the user who is the player. games can be provided. Unlike the first game element, the second game element is introduced into the game so that the first game element owned by the player can be used in the game. This is possible by providing

In addition, the second game element that acts autonomously or voluntarily allows the player to enjoy various battle modes such as team battles and solo battles.

<Second Embodiment>
In the second embodiment, the character information of the second game element has various parameters in addition to the rank obtained by the matching battle, and each parameter changes according to the progress of the game by the player. An example of an element of the second game with abilities and personalities will be described.

The second game element has multiple parameters that change based on predetermined conditions regarding the game. This plurality of parameters affects the autonomous or voluntary behavior of the second game element (use of the first game element). In other words, the character information is the ability and character of the second game element, and the difference between the ability and character causes the second game element to act autonomously or voluntarily (use of the first game element). It is different. This character information changes as the game progresses, just as a person grows through various experiences. For example, the character information changes by achieving a predetermined condition regarding the game.

Here, the predetermined conditions related to the game include only the exchange of compensation (for example, experience points or the use of specific first game elements) obtained for the result of the game, and the achievement of a predetermined event in the game. However, it also includes acquisition of a new first game element as compensation for some action of the player, acquisition of a specific first game element, and the like. Here, the player's actions include payment of a price (money, in-game currency, points earned by the player by participating in a lottery event held on the Internet, etc.), participation in in-game events, and the like.

The plurality of parameters possessed by the character information include, for example, parameters (hereinafter referred to as levels) that change depending on the experience value (different from the victory points described above) obtained as a result of the game battle. ), a parameter that changes depending on the frequency of use of the type of the first game element or the acquisition of a specific card (hereinafter referred to as card comprehension), and a parameter that changes depending on the rate of use of the type of the first game element (hereinafter referred to as personality), parameters that change according to a predetermined event (hereinafter referred to as synchro level), and the like.

The level represents the basic level of the second game element, and increases with the experience points obtained by fighting. Then, when the level is increased, the thinking ability of the second game element can be increased. The higher the thinking ability, the more appropriately the first game element can be used according to the game situation.

The card comprehension level is the level of comprehension of the first game element (the level of comprehension of the effect that the character of the card activates, etc.). can be done.

Personality represents the personality of the second game element, and changes according to the usage ratio of the attributes of the first game element (having attributes according to the character).

The synchro level increases as the game progresses. Synchro level also rises by achieving a predetermined event in the game. The predetermined event includes logging into the game, acting with the player in the game, purchasing a card, and obtaining a specific card. The game of this embodiment includes modes such as a contact mode in which communication with the second game element is enjoyed in addition to the card battle mode. The predetermined event includes a touch operation on the image of the second game element displayed on the screen in the interaction mode. In this contact mode, the expression contents of the second game elements differ depending on the synchro level, and the higher the synchro level, the higher the level of intimacy. The synchronization level can also be said to be a parameter that indicates the relationship between the player and the second game element.

Since the second game element has a plurality of parameters as described above, a wide variety of second game elements are generated according to differences in the progress of the game played by the player. In other words, the player has a secondary game element that the player has developed.

By using such a second game element, the special battle modes (first battle mode to fourth battle mode) in the above-described first embodiment become even more varied battles. This is because the ability or character of the second game element differs from player to player, so if the opponent is different, the player will play against the second game element with different ability or character.

Therefore, in order to change the character information of the second game element as described above, in the second embodiment, the game server 2 is provided with a function of updating the character information of the second game element. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2 in the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 24, a character update unit 106 has been added to the game server 2 .

The character information update unit 106 performs updating to increase or change various parameters (level, card comprehension, personality, synchro level) of the character information of the second game element. The conditions for changing parameters are set for each parameter (level, card comprehension, personality, synchro level), as will be described later. The character information update unit 106 determines whether or not the conditions for changing each parameter are satisfied, and updates the parameters if the conditions are satisfied. The timing for judging the condition for changing the parameter includes, for example, when logging in, when the battle ends, when obtaining a card, when obtaining a specific card, and when detecting a predetermined operation (touch operation on the image of the second game element) in contact mode. There are times. However, it is not limited to this.

As for the levels, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, an experience value required to raise the level is set for each level. In this case, the character information update unit 106 updates information (card setting information, action selection information, battle result, etc.) related to the battle acquired from the game management unit 103 and a predetermined calculation formula at a predetermined timing such as the end of the battle. is used to calculate and update the player's experience. Then, based on the updated experience value, it is determined whether or not the experience value required for the level increase has been reached, and if the experience value has been reached, the level is updated to raise the level. The predetermined calculation formula may be set so that the experience value obtained increases by using a specific card in the deck. A specific card is, for example, a card given the highest rarity among multiple levels of rarity.

As for the degree of card comprehension, for example, as shown in FIG. 26, conditions for increasing the degree of card comprehension and an increase rate corresponding to each condition are set. The card comprehension level is a parameter indicating the comprehension level for each card for all cards. The condition in FIG. 26, "Battle with a card in the deck" means that the player uses a certain deck at the time of battle, and the 40 cards that make up the deck are subject to an increase in card comprehension. be a card. The rate of increase "x%" means that if the condition is met, the comprehension level of each card constituting the deck will increase by x%. Also, the condition "use a card" means that the player uses a card in battle regardless of the type of card, and the card used is a card for which the degree of understanding of the card is to be increased. The rate of increase "y%" means that if the condition is met, the card comprehension level of the card used during the battle will increase by y%. In addition, the condition "win using a specific card" means that the player uses a specific card during the battle and wins, and the specific card used during the battle is a card comprehension level. It is a card to be raised. And the rate of increase "z %" means that if the condition is met, the comprehension level of that particular card will increase by z %. In addition, the condition "the second game element uses the player's cards to battle" means that the second game element uses cards during the battle, and the cards used are cards for which the card comprehension level is to be raised. is. The rate of increase "m%" means that if the condition is met, the card comprehension level of the card used for the second game element during battle will increase by m%. Note that FIG. 26 merely shows an example, and other examples may be used.

The character information update unit 106 determines whether each condition is satisfied at a predetermined timing such as the end of the battle. Then, if there is a condition that is satisfied, the card comprehension level is updated by an increase rate corresponding to the condition.

As for the personality, for example, one personality is set out of a plurality of personalities (first personality, second personality, . . . n-th personality). For example, as shown in FIG. 27, each personality (first personality, second personality, . . . n-th personality) is associated with one card attribute (color in this embodiment). . In this case, the character information updating unit 106 updates the characters used in the battle based on the battle-related information (card setting information, action selection information, etc.) acquired from the game management unit 103 at a predetermined timing such as the end of the battle. For cards, points are added to the accumulated value for each color set in the personality. As a result of the addition, the personality corresponding to the color with the largest accumulated value is selected and set as the personality. Although color is used as a card attribute corresponding to a plurality of personalities, it is not limited to this, and other card attributes consisting of a plurality of types may be used.

As for the synchro level, for example, as shown in FIG. 28, the conditions for increasing the synchro level and the rate of increase corresponding to each condition are set. Conditions for increasing the synchro level include, for example, "login", "battle", "touch the image of the second game element in contact mode", "purchase a card pack", and the like. there is The character information update unit 106 determines whether the above conditions are satisfied for each condition at a predetermined timing such as when logging in, when a battle ends, when a touch operation is detected in contact mode, or the like. If there is a condition that is satisfied, the character information update unit 106 updates the synchronization level by increasing the rate corresponding to the condition. In the example of FIG. 28, the synchronization level increases due to purchase of a card pack or the like. A variable upper limit value may be set for the sync level every predetermined period.
[Operation of each device]
Next, operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2 will be described. Here, an example will be described in which players A and B use player terminals 1 to play competitive games in a plurality of special competitive modes, and the rank information and character information are updated at the end of the competitive game.

FIG. 29 is an overall sequence diagram for explaining the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. FIG. 29 differs from FIG. 18 in that character information update processing (Step 109) for updating character information on the game server 2 side and character information update processing (Step 110) for updating character information on the player terminal 1 side are newly added. was added to

When the win or loss is determined, the character information update unit 106 of the game server 2 performs character information update processing (Step 109). The character information update unit 106 receives the card setting information during the battle and the result of the battle from the game management unit 102, and updates the character information of the players A and B according to the result. Specifically, the level is calculated based on the experience value obtained from the battle results, the card understanding and personality are calculated according to the type of cards used during the battle, and if a predetermined event is achieved, the Synchro Level to calculate Then, the buddy setting data in the user information data is updated with the calculated parameter values. The updated character information is transmitted to the player terminal 1 .

The buddy setting unit 72 of the player terminal 1 receives the updated character information and updates the buddy setting data (Step 110).

This completes the explanation of the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2 .

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the player's buddy (second game element) battles using the cards owned by the player, and the character information about the progress of the game, events, new events, etc. It changes (rises, grows) according to the acquisition of a card (first game element) or a specific card. In order to determine the appropriate first game element selection or action in the battle by changing the character information, the special battle modes (the first battle mode to the fourth battle mode) in the above-described first embodiment are: It will be a much more varied matchup. As a result, it is possible to provide a game that is highly interesting to the user.

In addition, if it is configured such that a battle that is held without the player's involvement, such as the third battle mode, can be automatically performed, the buddy (second game element) can participate in many battles, and the change in character information can be improved. (for example, becoming stronger in battle) can be accelerated.

Also, in a team battle such as the first battle mode or the second battle mode, the strength of the buddy (second game element) in the game affects victory. Even if the player is strong, if the level of the buddy (second game element) is too low, there is a possibility that defeats will continue and the player's interest in the game will fade. Therefore, in a team battle such as the first battle mode or the second battle mode, the overall level or part of the character information level of the player's buddy (second game element) exceeds a predetermined level. In some cases, the first battle mode or the second battle mode may be selectable.

Furthermore, if the player has a buddy (second game element) with excellent character information, the probability of winning the matching battle increases, so a training game in which the player nurtures a buddy (second game element) with excellent character information. You can also enjoy it in a fun way.

In the above-described embodiment, a card game using virtual game cards was exemplified, but applicable game genres are not limited. For example, it may be a sports competition game in which characters associated with the first game element are players.

Some or all of the above-described embodiments are also described in the following additional remarks, but are not limited to the following.

[Appendix 1]
A terminal for playing a game using a first game element owned by a first player and a first game element owned by a second player as an opponent,
comprising a memory storing execution instructions and a processor,
The processor, by the execution instruction,
a first setting process for setting a first game element constituting the first player's deck;
a second setting process of setting a second game element that is a game element that does not constitute the deck and that can use the first game element owned by the first player;
a match mode selection process capable of selecting a match mode in which the second player is matched against at least a second game element in a matching match with a second player matched as an opponent;
terminal that runs

[Appendix 2]
A game system for playing a game using a first game element possessed by a player and a first game element possessed by an opposing player, comprising:
comprising a terminal and a game management device,
The terminal is
a memory storing an execution instruction; and a processor, wherein the processor, by the execution instruction,
a first setting process for setting a first game element that constitutes a player's deck;
a second setting process of setting a second game element that is a game element that does not constitute the deck and that can use the first game element owned by the player;
a match mode selection process capable of selecting a match mode in which at least the second game element of the opponent player is matched in the matching match with the opponent player matched as the opponent;
and run
The game management device
a memory storing an execution instruction; and a processor, wherein the processor, by the execution instruction,
a matching process between players who request the battle mode;
a matching battle execution process for executing the matching battle according to the battle mode;
A game system that runs

[Appendix 3]
A game management device for playing a game using a first game element owned by a player and a first game element owned by an opponent player, comprising:
a memory storing an execution instruction; and a processor, wherein the processor, by the execution instruction,
a matching process between players who request a predetermined battle mode;
a matching battle execution process for executing a matching battle between players according to the predetermined battle mode;
and run
the predetermined match mode is a match mode in which the match is played against at least the second game element of the match player;
The game management device, wherein the second game element can use the first game element owned by the player.

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

This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-012793 filed on January 29, 2019, and incorporates all of its disclosure herein.

1 player terminal 2 game server 11 display 12 touch operation panel 13 speaker 20 first area 21 second area 22 field area 23 base area 24 force area 30 operation information 31 first object 32 second object 41 normal battle mode button 42 first Battle mode button 43 Second battle mode button 44 Third battle mode button 45 Fourth battle mode button 51 Operation input unit 52 Processing unit 53 Image display unit 54 Sound output unit 55 Communication unit 56 Storage unit 61 Game calculation unit 62 Image generation unit 63 sound generation unit 64 communication control unit 70 player information management unit 71 card setting unit 72 buddy setting unit 73 battle mode selection unit 74 action determination unit 75 operation information acquisition unit 76 operation image display unit 77 game management unit 91 processing unit 92 communication unit 93 storage unit 101 player management unit 102 matching processing unit 103 game management unit 104 AI processing unit 105 rank update unit 106 character information update unit

Claims (10)

A program for causing a computer to execute a game using game elements possessed by a player and game elements possessed by an opposing player, comprising:
The program causes the computer to:
setting means for setting a non-player character that can use the game elements owned by the player;
battle mode selection means capable of selecting a battle mode of a battle using the game element;
function as
The non-player character has character information that can change according to the progress of the game set by the player, and the character information affects the battle,
The battle mode is
a normal battle mode in which the opponent player matched with the player competes;
A team battle in which a first team composed of the player and a non-player character set by the player competes with a second team composed of the matched opponent player and the non-player character set by the opponent player. mode and
including,
program. The team battle mode is a first battle mode in which a battle between the player and a non-player character of the opponent player and a battle between the non-player character of the player and the opponent player are repeated to determine the outcome of the team battle. include,
A program according to claim 1 . In the team battle of the first battle mode, the player and the non-player character of the player alternately use the same deck composed of the game elements in each battle. The non-player character of is alternately using the same deck composed of the game elements in each match,
3. A program according to claim 2. The team battle mode includes a first game in which the player and the non-player character of the opponent player compete to determine victory or defeat, and a second battle in which the non-player character of the player and the opponent player battle to determine victory or defeat. and, including a second battle mode that determines the victory or defeat of the team battle,
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The player and the non-player character of the player use the same deck composed of the game elements, and the opponent player and the non-player character of the opponent player use the same deck composed of the game elements. use the
5. A program according to claim 4. The battle mode further includes a first single battle mode in which the player's non-player character and the matched opponent player compete,
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The battle mode further includes a second single battle mode in which the non-player character of the opponent player matched with the player battles,
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A terminal for executing a game using game elements owned by a player and game elements owned by an opponent player,
setting means for setting a non-player character who can use the game element owned by the player;
a battle mode selection means capable of selecting a battle mode of a battle using the game element;
with
The non-player character has character information that can change according to the progress of the game set by the player, and the character information affects the battle,
The battle mode is
a normal battle mode in which the opponent player matched with the player competes;
A team battle in which a first team composed of the player and a non-player character set by the player competes with a second team composed of the matched opponent player and the non-player character set by the opponent player. mode and
including,
terminal. A game system for executing a game using game elements possessed by a player and game elements possessed by an opponent player,
comprising a terminal and a game management device,
The terminal is
setting means for setting a non-player character who can use the game element owned by the player;
a battle mode selection means capable of selecting a battle mode of a battle using the game element;
with
The game management device
matching processing means for matching the player and the opponent player according to the battle mode selected by the player;
matching battle execution means for executing a battle between the matched players according to the battle mode selected by the player;
with
The non-player character has character information that can change according to the progress of the game set by the player, and the character information affects the battle,
The battle mode is
a normal battle mode in which the opponent player matched with the player competes;
A team battle in which a first team composed of the player and a non-player character set by the player competes with a second team composed of the matched opponent player and the non-player character set by the opponent player. mode and
including,
game system. A game management device for executing a game using game elements possessed by a player and game elements possessed by an opponent player,
matching processing means for matching the player and the opponent player according to the battle mode selected by the player;
matching battle execution means for executing a battle between the matched players according to the battle mode selected by the player;
with
The non-player character has character information that can change according to the progress of the game set by the player, and the character information affects the battle,
The battle mode is
a normal battle mode in which the opponent player matched with the player competes;
A team battle in which a first team composed of the player and a non-player character set by the player competes with a second team composed of the matched opponent player and the non-player character set by the opponent player. mode and
including,
Game management device.

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