JP7323729B1 - game device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

Kind Code: A1 To provide a new technology that enhances interest in a game that is enjoyed by performing character-related operations. A game device (1500) that executes a game that is enjoyed by operating a character installs a given item (5) based on a user's installation operation. The state of the character 4 is set to the activated state in accordance with the satisfaction of activation conditions including at least the condition of the installation elapsed time of the installed item 6, and the performance control for performing the performance action based on the activation state can be executed. [Selection drawing] Fig. 9A

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game device and the like for executing a game that is enjoyed by performing character-related operations.

2. Description of the Related Art As a game device that executes a game that is enjoyed by performing character-related operations, for example, there is known a game device that executes a game in which a character is trained according to a user's operation, as disclosed in Patent Document 1.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-191999

However, the conventional technique is interesting in that the display form of the character changes by performing a direct operation on the character, such as stroking the character. Therefore, there has been a demand for new entertainment that cannot be obtained by directly manipulating characters.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a new technology that enhances interest in a game that is enjoyed by operating characters.

An aspect of the present invention is a game device for executing a game to be enjoyed by performing operations related to a character, comprising installation control means for installing a given item based on a user's installation operation, and an item installed by the installation control means. an effect control means for setting the state of the character to an activated state in response to satisfaction of an activation condition including at least the condition of the installation elapsed time of the installation item, and executing effect control for performing an effect action based on the activated state. It is a game device.

Further, the installation control means may install the item in a display screen on which the character is displayed.

Further, the activation state includes a plurality of states, the activation condition includes at least the installation elapsed time condition as a condition corresponding to each stage of the activation state, and the effect action is a condition of the activation state. Including the effect action corresponding to each stage, the effect control means sequentially determines whether or not the activation condition corresponding to each stage of the activation state is satisfied, and sequentially satisfies each stage of the activation state , and effect control in which the character performs the effect action corresponding to the current stage may be executed.

In addition, an innate setting determining means for determining an innate setting including at least the type of the character and/or a virtual personality given to the character may be further provided, and the activation condition may include a condition related to the innate setting. .

Further, the effect control means may prohibit the installation item from transitioning to the activated state in accordance with the satisfaction of the prohibited item condition based on the innate setting.

In addition, a removal control means for removing the installation item based on the user's removal operation is further provided, and the effect control means changes the state of the character according to the removal of the removal control means during the activated state. It is also possible to set the character in a state of unskilled action, and to execute performance control in which the character performs a given unskilled action.

Further, the installation item removed by the removal control means is further provided with a reinstallation control means for reinstalling the installation item based on the user's reinstallation operation, wherein the effect control means controls the removal during the activated state. After being removed by the control means, the state of the character is changed according to at least one of the elapse of a predetermined recovery time after removal and the setting of an item different from the setting item. resetting may be performed.

Further, the installation item removed by the removal control means is further provided with a reinstallation control means for reinstalling the installation item based on the user's reinstallation operation, wherein the effect control means controls the removal during the activated state. After being removed by the control means, changing the state of the character to the activated state in response to being re-installed by the re-installation control means within a predetermined recovery time after removal. good too.

Also, removal control means for removing the installation item based on the user's removal operation, and reinstallation control means for reinstalling the installation item removed by the removal control means based on the user's reinstallation operation. and wherein the effect control means changes the state of the character to the unskilled state in response to the withdrawal of the withdrawal control means during the activated state, and executes effect control in which the character performs a given unskilled action. a predetermined returnable time after removal has elapsed after removal by the removal control means during the activated state; and an item different from the installation item is installed. resetting the state of the character according to either one; In response to the installation, the character executes a performance control in which the character performs a given joyous action, and the state of the character is set to the initial stage among the stages of the activation state. may be

Further, the removal operation includes a primary removal operation and a secondary removal operation, and the removal control means does not remove the installation item only by the primary removal operation, and does not remove the installation item after the primary removal operation. The installation item may be removed according to the next removal operation.

Further, the effect control means controls to enable execution of the effect action based on the activation state corresponding to the primary removal operation after the primary removal operation and before the secondary removal operation. good too.

In addition, after the installation item is installed, the effect control means changes the state of the character to the introduction activation state according to satisfaction of an introduction activation condition that is looser than the activation condition and is satisfied before the activation condition is satisfied. , and it may be possible to execute effect control for performing an introductory effect action based on the introductory activation state.

Further, the introductory activation state includes a plurality of states, the introductory activation condition is set according to each stage of the introductory activation state, and the introductory effect action is set in each stage of the introductory activation state. The effect control means sequentially determines whether or not the introductory activation condition corresponding to each stage of the introductory activation state is satisfied, and sequentially satisfies each stage of the introductory activation state. Stages may be sequentially changed, and effect control in which the character performs the introductory effect action corresponding to the current stage may be executed.

Another aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute a game to be enjoyed by operating a character, comprising: installation control means for installing a given item based on an installation operation by a user; The character is put into an activated state in response to the fulfillment of activation conditions including at least the condition of the installation elapsed time of the installed item set by the control means, and a rendering control that performs a performance action based on the activation state can be executed. A program for causing the computer to function as control means.

According to the present invention, in a game device that executes a game that is enjoyed by performing operations related to a character, a given item is installed based on a user's installation operation, and at least a condition of an installation elapsed time of the installed item is included. The state of the character is set to the activated state in accordance with the fulfillment of the activation condition, and effect control can be executed to perform the effect action based on the activated state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new technology that enhances interest in games that are enjoyed by performing operations related to characters. In particular, it is possible to provide new interesting techniques that cannot be obtained by directly manipulating characters.

1 is a perspective external view showing a configuration example of a game device; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a display screen; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of an installation operation screen; The figure which shows the example of a display of a removal operation screen. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of character state transitions; The figure which shows the example of a display of a 1st introductory action. A diagram showing a display example of the second introductory action The figure which shows the example of a display of the production|presentation action in a 1st activation state. The figure which shows the example of a display of the production|presentation action in a 1st activation state. The figure which shows the example of a display of the production|presentation action in a 2nd activation state. The figure which shows the example of a display of the production|presentation action in a 2nd activation state. The figure which shows the example of a display of the production|presentation action in a 2nd activation state. The figure which shows the example of a display of the production|presentation action in a reluctant state. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of a performance action in the unskilled state; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of a performance action in the unskilled state; The figure which shows the example of a display of a joyful action. The figure which shows the example of a display of a joyful action. A diagram showing an example of a program and data. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining functions realized by a control unit by executing a program; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data configuration example of character initial setting data; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data configuration example of first introductory action definition data; The figure which shows the data structural example of the 1st production|presentation action definition data. The figure which shows the data structural example of play data. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing executed by the game device; 20 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 19; Flowchart continued from FIG. Flowchart continued from FIG. The figure which shows an example in which the character is performing dislike action. The figure which shows an example of a transition notification production|presentation.

An example of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described below, but it goes without saying that the form to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the following embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a game device 1500 to which the present invention is applied.
The game device 1500 is a type of portable computer system that a user holds in his/her hand and plays with, and is also called an electronic toy. The game device 1500 includes, for example, an operation switch 1502, a flat panel display 1506, a battery 1509, and a control section 1550. Note that the flat panel display 1506 may be a touch panel.

The control unit 1550 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1551, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), various microprocessors such as DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC (Integrated Circuit) memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM, ROM, etc. A communication module 1553, an interface IC 1557, and the like are mounted. The interface IC 1557 controls input of operation input signals from the operation switch 1502, output of display signals to the flat panel display 1506, input/output of communication data via the wireless communication module 1553, and the like. These elements mounted on the control unit 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like so as to be able to read/write data and transmit/receive signals. A part or all of the control unit 1550 may be configured by ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or SoC (System-on-a-Chip).

Control unit 1550 stores programs and various data for realizing the functions of game device 1500 in IC memory 1552 . Various functions of the game apparatus 1500 are realized by executing a predetermined program on the CPU 1551 .

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the display screen W2.
The game executed by the game device 1500 is a game that is enjoyed by performing character-related operations. Part or all of this game is a game in which the character 4 is raised in the virtual space 3, and constitutes a game in which the character 4 changes and grows according to the user's raising operation. A display screen W2 is a game screen displayed on the flat panel display 1506 . The display screen W2 displays the appearance of the character 4 arranged in the virtual space 3 and the appearance of the installation items 6 (6a, 6b) installed in the virtual space 3. FIG. In the example of FIG. 2, an example of a character designed with a rabbit as a motif is shown as the character 4, but other designs of the character 4 and types of characters appearing in the game are prepared. Which type of character 4 to train is randomly set at the start of the game. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the user can select the type of character 4 to be trained before starting the game play.

The control unit 1550 controls the progress of the game, changes the growth stage of the character 4 in accordance with various operation inputs regarding the character 4 by the user and the elapsed time from the start of play, and moves the character 4 to the growth stage. Display accordingly. In the example of FIG. 2, the display of the character 4 is controlled so that the character 4 goes through three stages of growth, changing in the order of a baby rabbit 4a, a child rabbit 4b, and an adult rabbit 4c as it grows.

Note that the number of growth stages set for the character 4 can be set in addition to this. The number of growth stages may differ according to the type of character 4 . Also, depending on the type of the character 4, it may be set to perform so-called "evolution" in which the design system changes greatly depending on the stage of growth. Also, the character 4 may not grow in the first place.

The contents of operations for raising and taking care of the character 4, which are operations related to the character, include feeding, stroking, scolding, taking the character for a walk, teaching tricks, installing an item 5 in the virtual space 3, and removing the installed item 5. can be set as appropriate. The character 4 is display-controlled so as to have various reactions according to such operations. For example, in the feeding operation, display control is performed so that the animal eats food. The stroking operation includes performing an action that makes the robot happy when being stroked.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a display example of the installation operation screen W4.
The placement operation is one of the character-related operations for placing the item 5 in the virtual space 3 . When the user inputs a predetermined installation operation using the operation switch 1502, the installation operation screen W4 is displayed on the flat panel display 1506. FIG. The installation operation screen W4 displays acquired items 5 (5a, 5b, . . . ) as selection target candidates, and is a screen for accepting installation target specifying operation and installation execution approval operation.

Items 5 (5a, 5b, . . . ) are goods or the like that the character 4 uses. For example, items 5 include musical instruments, stationery, tools, sporting goods, accessories, helmets, books, music players, art supplies, cooking utensils, gardening supplies, stuffed animals, dolls, models, potted plants, cut flowers, pets, and so on. be. In FIG. 3, a muffler 5a, a pompom 5b, and a plastic bat 5c are exemplified. Configurable.

The item 5 is automatically given to the user as time passes in the game. Also, item 5 may be purchased using virtual currency. For example, the wireless communication module 1553 may be used to connect to a predetermined online shopping server and purchase online. Also, by inputting a code obtained separately by the user, the item 5 previously associated with the code may be made available.

The user selects an item 5 to be installed from the obtained items 5 (5a, 5b, . . . ) displayed on the installation operation screen W4. As the selection operation, for example, the display icon of the item 5 may be touched.

The control unit 1550 performs layout control for arranging the item 5 selected on the installation operation screen W4 in the virtual space 3 . After this, the selected item 5 is managed as an installation item 6 by the placement control, placed in the virtual space 3, and placed and displayed on the display screen W2. In the example of FIG. 2, a muffler 5a and a pompom 5b are installed in the virtual space 3 as the installation items 6 (6a, 6b). The state in which the installation item 6 is installed can be appropriately set by the item 5 . Like the muffler 5a, the installed state may be set when the character 4 wears the muffler 5a. Like the pompom 5b, it may be placed on the floor of the virtual space 3 to be in the installation state. If there is furniture or the like in the virtual space 3, the installed state may be set by placing it on the furniture. Note that the number of items that can be installed in the virtual space 3 can be set as appropriate.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a display example of the removal operation screen W6.
The removal operation is one of operations related to the character 4 for removing/erasing the installation item 6 from the virtual space 3 . When the user inputs a predetermined removal operation using the operation switch 1502, a removal operation screen W6 is displayed on the flat panel display 1506. FIG. The removal operation screen W6 is a screen that displays the installation item 6 (6a, b) as a candidate for removal, and receives an operation for designating a removal target and an approval operation for execution of removal.

One or more candidates 20 to be removed are displayed on the removal operation screen W6.
A designation operation icon 22 or an execution approval operation icon 24 is displayed in association with each removal target candidate 20 .

The designation operation icon 22 is an icon for designating the installation item 6 indicated by the removal target candidate 20 as a removal target and for inputting a notice operation for giving a notice of removal to the character 4 .

An advance notice mark 28 is displayed attached to the removal target candidate 20 of the installation item 6 whose designation operation icon 22 has been operated. Then, an execution approval operation icon 24 is displayed on the removal target candidate 20 of the installation item 6 for which the designation operation icon 22 has been operated.

In other words, there are two removal operations: an operation for specifying the item to be removed (primary operation) and an advance notice operation for notifying that the item will be removed; consists of stages. Note that the input of the execution approval operation (secondary operation) is not accepted until a predetermined time interval has elapsed after the designation operation (primary operation).

In the example of FIG. 4, the designation operation icon 22 is displayed for the installation item 6a because the designation operation has not yet been performed. As for the installation item 6b, since the designation operation has already been accepted, the advance notice mark 28 is attached and displayed, and the designation operation icon 22 is not displayed, but the execution approval operation icon 24 is displayed. If the interval has not elapsed since the input of the designated operation to the installation item 6b, the execution approval operation icon 24 is not displayed. Instead of not displaying the execution approval operation icon 24, the remaining time until the execution approval operation becomes possible may be displayed.

The item 5 obtained by the user is registered and managed as a usable obtained item, but the removed installation item 6 is re-registered as a usable obtained item and can be reinstalled. .

The user can re-install the removed installation item 6 in the virtual space 3 by selecting the removed and re-registered item 5 again on the installation operation screen W4 (see FIG. 3) and performing installation operation. Therefore, it can be said that the installation operation screen W4 is the re-installation operation screen W5.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of state transition of the character 4. As shown in FIG.
The state of the character 4 relates to the installation of the item 5 and the removal of the installed item 6, and includes two stages of introduction states of "first introduction state" and "second introduction state", and "first activation state" and "second activation state". , ``reluctant state'', and ``reluctant state''. Note that the stages of the introduction state are not limited to the two stages of the first introduction state and the second introduction state. One stage may be sufficient, and three or more stages may be prepared.

When there is no installation item 6, the character 4 is display-controlled so as to perform various daily actions normally. The “daily actions” can be appropriately set according to the settings of the game world such as the virtual space 3 and the character 4 . As daily activities, for example, a plurality of types such as walking around the virtual space 3, sleeping, exercising, cleaning, and playing are prepared. Depending on the stage of growth of the character 4 and the progress of the game, one of the actions is selected at given timing (for example, at random, at a predetermined cycle, etc.) and displayed in an effect manner.

Then, when the character 4 is in an activated state with respect to the installation item 6, the character 4 performs performance control so as to perform a characteristic performance action that cannot be seen in normal daily behavior when there is no installation item 6 according to the state at that time. is executed. Specifically, in addition to normal daily actions, it becomes possible to execute the performance actions, and the character 4 performs the performance actions in addition to the daily actions.

Next, state transition will be described in detail.
Immediately after the installation item 6 is installed, the character 4 considers that the first introduction condition related to the first introduction state is satisfied, and the state setting related to the installation item 6 is set to "first introduction state". In the first introduction state, the character 4 is in a state in which the "first introduction action" is possible, and is displayed so as to perform the daily action or the first introduction action at a given timing. The "first introductory action" is, for example, an action indicating that the player is aware that the installation item 6 has been installed. Examples of the first introductory action include "glance", "stare", "approach but soon leave", and the like.

When a given introduction state transition condition is satisfied, it is considered that the second introduction condition for the second introduction state is satisfied, and the character 4 transitions from the first introduction state to the "second introduction state". The "introductory state transition condition" is described by one or a combination of, for example, the elapsed time since the installation item 6 was installed, the character type of the character 4, the setting of the personality of the character 4, and the like. For example, if it is the elapsed time, it may be "six hours have passed since installation".

In the second introduction state, the character 4 is put in a state in which "second introduction action" can be performed instead of the first introduction action, and performance display is performed so as to perform the daily action and the second introduction action at a given timing. The "second introductory action" is, for example, an action indicating that the player is becoming more interested in the fact that the installation item 6 has been installed. Examples of the second introductory action include "getting closer to the installation item 6", "trying to touch the installation item 6", and "smelling".

When the character 4 satisfies the first activation condition, the state of the character 4 transitions from the second introduction state to the "first activation state". The first activation condition may be, for example, "six hours have passed since the transition to the second introduction state". Then, when the character 4 enters the first activated state, it becomes possible to execute the first effect action.

Then, when the second activation condition is satisfied, the state transitions from the first activation state to the "second activation state". The second activation condition may be, for example, "a date has passed since the transition to the first activation state" or "24 hours have passed since the transition to the first activation state". Then, when the character 4 enters the second activation state, it becomes possible to execute the second effect action.

In addition, when the character 4 is in at least one of the first activated state and the second activated state, the user inputs a designation operation (primary removal operation) that serves as both designation of a removal target and advance notice of removal. The state of the character 4 transitions from the second actuation state to the "unwilling state". When the character 4 is in a disliked state, it becomes possible to perform a disliked action.

Further, when the character 4 is in the reluctance state and the user inputs an operation for approving the execution of removal (secondary removal operation), the state of the character 4 transitions from the reluctance state to the "reluctant state". The character 4 becomes capable of performing regrettable actions when it enters a regrettable state.

For example, in a case where a plurality of states are prepared for the character 4's feeling of "like" to the installation item 6, the first preamble state is "worried", the second preamble state is "very concerned", and so on. The first activation state is "I like it", the second activation state is "I really like it", and the regret state is "I'm sorry, I have regrets" because the installed item 6 that I liked is gone.

By appropriately setting the introductory state transition condition, the first activation condition, and the second activation condition, and by appropriately setting the first introductory action, the second introductory action, the first effect action, and the second effect action, the character 4 It is possible to produce a scene in which the user gradually comes to like the installation item 6.

In other words, the character 4 was in the first introduction state, and was at first "noticing" the installation item 6, but when the character 4 transitioned to the second introduction state, the installation item 6 became "very concerned". be on one's mind". The first introductory action expresses the appearance that the character 4 is "worried", and the second introductory action expresses the appearance that the character 4 is "very concerned".

When the first activation condition is satisfied as it is, the character 4 enters the first activation state and “likes” the installation item 6 . The first effect action expresses how the character 4 "likes". Further, when time passes in the first activated state, the character 4 enters the second activated state and becomes "very fond of" the installation item 6. - 特許庁The second effect action expresses a state in which the character 4 has become "very fond of".

In addition, the state of the character 4 can be changed to the unskilled state in accordance with the removal of the installed item 6, and the state transition from the unskilled state allows the installed item 6 from which the character 4 has been removed to be "repentant" or "repentant". "It's going to be. After a further period of time has passed, it is possible to produce a change in emotions after the "like" of "forgetting" the removed installation item 6 has passed.

After the installation item 6 is removed, the character 4 is in a state of "having regrets", and expresses a state in which the character 4 "has regrets" through regret actions. When a predetermined recoverable time elapses after the installation item 6 is removed, the character 4 transitions from the unskilled state to the "preface state". That is, the state of the character 4 with respect to the installation item 6 is reset. In other words, the removed installation item 6 is moderately "forgotten".

If an item 5 of the same type as the installed item 6 that was removed within the recovery time is reinstalled in response to the user's reinstallation operation, the character 4 changes from the unskilled state to a state of "likes" the installed item 6. transition to either one of the "first activated state" and the "second activated state" included in . The joyful action that is executed along with this expresses the state of returning from the state of “having regrets” to “like” again because the installation item 6, which had regrets, has returned. Whether to transition from the regret state to the "first activation state" or the "second activation state" may be randomly selected, or considering that it has been removed once, the "like" is relative. It may transition to a "first activation state" which is a low state.

Note that the removed installation item 6 is re-registered as a usable acquired item. Therefore, the re-installation operation of the removed installation item 6 is realized by re-installing the item. Of course, the re-installation operation may be defined as an operation content different from the installation operation.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display example of the first introduction action.
The first introductory action 30 shows how the character 4 notices the new installation item 6 and how the character 4 is slightly interested in the new installation item 6 . For example, it can be set as appropriate, such as "think about what the new installation item 6 is" or "look closely at the installation item 6".

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of the second introduction action.
The second introductory action 31 shows how the character 4 is very worried about the installation item 6 or how it can't be helped. For example, it can be appropriately set such as "I am very interested in the new installation item 6" and "I go round and round around the installation item 6".

8A and 8B are diagrams showing display examples of performance actions in the first activation state.
A first effect action 33 (31a, 32b) that can be executed in the first activation state shows how the character 4 is searching for ways to use it or how to use the installation item 6 in a simple way. Various contents of the first effect action 33 are prepared based on at least the combination of the type of the installation item 6 and the type of the character 4 .

The first production action 33 basically shows how one installation item 6 is used.
FIG. 8A shows an example in which the character 4 is using the muffler 5a tied around the neck with a bow as the first effect action 33a related to the installation item 6a (muffler 5a). FIG. 8B shows an example in which the character 4 is holding the pompom 5b and enjoying the feel of it, as the first effect action 33b related to the installation item 6b (pompom 5b).

9A to 9C are diagrams showing display examples of performance actions in the second actuation state of the character 4. FIG.
The second production actions 32 (32a, 32b) that can be executed in the second activation state are set to be more ingenious in usage than the first production actions 33 (31a, 32b). Various contents of the second effect action 32 are prepared based on at least the combination of the type of the installation item 6 and the type of the character 4 .

The second presentation action 32 shows how one or more installation items 6 are used.
FIG. 9A shows an example in which the character 4 uses the muffler 5a as a second effect action 32a by twisting the muffler 5a, holds the pompoms 5b one by one in both hands, and waves them while dancing. FIG. 9B shows an example in which the character 4 uses the pom-pom 5b as a false mustache while presenting a performance in which the rolled muffler 5a is likened to a snake as the second effect action 32b. FIG. 9C shows an example in which the character 4 performs a performance in which the wrapped muffler 5a is likened to a snake, but does not use the pompoms 5b as a beard.

6 to 9, it is preferable that the same installation item 6 be displayed in different manners.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of the performance action in the disliked state of the character 4. As shown in FIG.
In the disliked state, the character 4 performs a disliked action 34 as a performance action. The reluctance behavior 34 indicates that the character 4 is reluctant to remove the installation item 6 that has been announced to be removed by the user's designation operation. For example, in FIG. 10, the pompom 5b of the installation item 6b is designated as a removal target. The character 4 holds the pompom 5b so that it will not be taken off, and shakes its head left and right as if to show its intention to refuse.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams showing display examples of performance actions in the unskilled state of the character 4. FIG.
In the unskilled state, the character 4 performs unskilled action 35 as a performance action. The grudge action 35 indicates that the character 4 has a grudge against the removed installation item 6, or that the character 4 is stunned or disappointed that the installation item 6 is gone. Of course, other expressions may be used. FIG. 11A shows that the pom-pom 5b of the installation item 6b has been removed, and the person is crying because the pom-pom 5b is gone as a regrettable action 35a. Although the pom-pom 5b has been removed from the virtual space 3, the image of the pom-pom 5b may be shown in an accompanying display (e.g., balloon) of the pending action 35a to indicate to the user what the character 4 is feeling lonely about. . FIG. 11B shows that the character 4 is sleeping and dreaming of the pompoms 5b as the regrettable action 35b.

12A and 12B are diagrams showing display examples of the joyful action 36 of the character 4. FIG.
The jubilant action 36 is executed when a new item 5 is installed after the installed item 6 has been removed. Specifically, the joy action 36 is (1) when an item 5 of the same type as the removed installation item 6 is re-installed within a predetermined returnable time after the installation item 6 has been removed in the unskilled state. (2) a “rejoicing action for new placement 36b” to be executed when a predetermined returnable time elapses after the installation item 6 is removed; Two types are available.

The happy behavior 36a for rearrangement shows a state of being happy that the removed installation item 6 has returned. In the example of FIG. 12A, since the pompoms 5b were removed and then re-installed, the character 4 holds the pompoms 5b in both hands and waves them, showing a flashy performance. Of course, the character 4 who does not have the pompoms 5b may be happy.

The example of FIG. 12B shows, as a joy action 36, the character 4 rejoicing that the installed item 6 has been removed, but another new item 5 has been installed.

13A and 13B are diagrams showing examples of programs and data stored in the IC memory 1552. FIG.
IC memory 1552 stores game program 501 , game initial setting data 510 , play data 700 , and current date and time 900 . Other data such as counters, timers, flags, etc. are also stored as appropriate.

By reading out and executing the game program 501 by the CPU 1551, the control unit 1550 controls the raising object setting unit 202, the installation control unit 210, the removal control unit 212, and the re-installation control unit 214 as shown in FIG. , and the effect control unit 216 are configured.

The raising target setting unit 202 sets the character 4 to be raised. The training object setting unit 202 has an innate setting determination unit 204 . The innate setting determination unit 204 determines innate settings including at least the type of character and/or the virtual personality given to the character. Diversity can be given to the character 4 by innate setting, and interest in the game can be enhanced.

The installation control unit 210 installs the item 5 in the display screen W2 on which the character 4 is displayed by arranging the given item 5 in the virtual space 3 based on the user's installation operation.

The removal control unit 212 removes the installation item 6 based on the user's removal operation. Specifically, the removal control unit 212 does not remove the installation item 6 only by the primary removal operation (operation to the designated operation icon 22 in FIG. 4), and does not remove the installation item 6 by the secondary removal operation (FIG. 4) after the primary removal operation. (operation to the execution approval operation icon 24)), the installation item 6 is removed. The user can remove the installation item 6 once installed.

The re-installation control unit 214 re-installs the installation item 6 removed by the removal control unit 212 based on the user's re-installation operation. The user can re-install the installation item 6 once removed. Therefore, when the user feels pity for the character 4 when he sees the character 4 performing the regrettable action 35 (see FIG. 11), the user can comfort the character 4 by rearranging the once removed installation item 6 . In other words, it is possible to make the game more interesting by making the operation contents more diverse.

The effect control unit 216 sets the state of the character 4 to the activated state in accordance with the fulfillment of the activation condition including at least the condition of the installation elapsed time of the installation item 6 installed by the installation control unit 210, and performs the effect action based on the activated state. It is possible to execute the production control to be performed.

Specifically, the effect control unit 216 sequentially determines whether or not the activation conditions corresponding to each stage of the activation state are satisfied, and by sequentially satisfying each stage of the activation state, the current stage The character 4 performs performance control in which the performance action corresponding to is performed. However, the effect control unit 216 prohibits the installation item 6 from transitioning to the activated state according to the fulfillment of the prohibited item condition based on the innate setting.

Also, the effect control unit 216 executes effect control in which the character 4 performs the effect action based on the innate setting.

In addition, the effect control unit 216 changes the state of the character 4 to the unskilled state according to the removal of the removal control unit 212 during the activation state, and executes the effect control in which the character performs a given unskilled action.

In addition, after being removed by the removal control unit 212 during the activation state, the effect control unit 216 confirms that a predetermined returnable time after removal has elapsed and that an item different from the installation item 6 has been installed. The state of the character 4 is reset according to at least one of .

In addition, the effect control unit 216, after being removed by the removal control unit 212 during the activated state, is reinstalled by the reinstallation control unit 214 during the recovery possible time after removal, and a given A performance control is executed in which the character 4 performs a delightful action, and the state of the character is set to an active state.

Also, the effect control unit 216 performs control so that the effect action based on the activation state can be executed after the primary withdrawal operation and before the secondary withdrawal operation.

In addition, after the installation item 6 is installed, the effect control unit 216 changes the state of the character to the introductory activation state according to the satisfaction of the introductory activation condition that is looser than the activation condition and is satisfied before the activation condition is satisfied. To enable execution of performance control for performing a prelude performance action based on a prelude activation state.

In addition, the effect control unit 216 sequentially determines whether or not the preamble activation condition corresponding to each stage of the preamble activation state is satisfied, and sequentially satisfies each stage of the preamble activation state so as to make a transition to the current stage. Effect control is executed in which the character performs an introductory effect action corresponding to the character.

The performance control causes the character 4 to perform various performance actions corresponding to various activation states, enriching the expression of the character 4 and enhancing the interest of the game.

Returning to FIG. 13, the game initial setting data 510 stores various initial setting data required for game play. The game initial setting data 510 includes, for example, virtual space initial setting data 512 , item initial setting data 514 prepared for each item 5 type, and character initial setting data 520 .

The character initial setting data 520 is prepared for each type of character 4 and stores various initial setting data related to the type. One character initial setting data 520 includes, for example, character type 521, personality candidate data 523, daily action definition data 525, first introductory action definition data 530A, and second introductory action definition data, as shown in FIG. 530B, production action definition data group 540X, prohibited item condition definition data 590, and dislike action execution data 592. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The personality candidate data 523 is prepared for each type of virtual personality set as an innate element of the character 4, and stores various initial setting data related to the type. One personality candidate data 523 includes a personality ID, a major personality category, and a minor personality category.

The daily action definition data 525 is prepared for each type of daily action of the character 4 when the installation item 6 is not installed, and stores various initial setting data related to the type.
For example, various reactions according to training operations such as feeding, stroking, scolding, playing alone, walking around the virtual space 3, sleeping, etc. are defined as one daily action. For example, in the daily action definition data 525 corresponding to the feeding operation, the action of eating food is defined. In the daily action definition data 525 corresponding to the stroking operation, actions that make the user happy when being stroked are defined.

The first introductory action definition data 530A is prepared for each type of action when the character 4 is in the first introductory state, and stores various data related to the first introductory action.
The second introductory action definition data 530B is prepared for each type of action when the character 4 is in the second introductory state, and stores various data relating to the second introductory action.

The first introductory action definition data 530A and the second introductory action definition data 530B basically have the same data configuration. Taking the first introductory action definition data 530A as an example, it includes, for example, an action ID 531, action execution data 532, and action selection conditions 533, as shown in FIG. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The action execution data 532 is data for executing effect control so that the character 4 performs the introductory action. For example, in a configuration in which the action of the character 4 is realized by dot pattern switching display, the action execution data 532 is realized by a plurality of dot pattern data. In a configuration in which the display screen is generated as 3DCG (Three Dimensional Computer Graphics) by rendering an image of the virtual space 3 photographed by a virtual camera installed in the virtual space 3, the action execution data 532 is the character model of the character 4 acting. Realized with motion data for control.

The action selection condition 533 describes under what circumstances the action is selected and executed by one detailed condition or a combination of multiple detailed conditions by AND or OR. The detailed conditions include, for example, a training elapsed time condition 534 regarding the elapsed time from the start of the game play, a growth stage condition 535 regarding the growth stage of the character 4, and a personality type condition 536 regarding the virtual personality type of the character 4. , a date and time condition 537 about the current date and time, and a play operation frequency condition 538 about the frequency of play operations by the user.

One or more of the detailed conditions describing the action selection condition 533 may be omitted, or other conditions may be set. Detailed conditions may be set so as to be substantially "no setting" and "unlimited".

The action selection condition 533 of the first introductory action definition data 530A is looser than the action selection condition 533 of the second introductory action definition data 530B and satisfies the action selection condition 533 of the second introductory action definition data 530B. do it.

Returning to FIG. 15, the effect action definition data group 540X includes first effect action definition data 540A, second effect action definition data 540B, reluctance action definition data 540C, inexperienced action definition data 540D, and joy action definition data. 540E, and

The first effect action definition data 540A is prepared for each type of the first effect action 33 (see FIG. 8), and is referred to in the second introduction state (the final stage of the introduction state in this embodiment) and the first activation state. be done.
The second effect action definition data 540B is prepared for each type of the second effect action 32 (see FIG. 9) and referred to in the first actuation state and the second actuation state.
The reluctant action definition data 540C is prepared for each type of reluctant action 34 (see FIG. 10) and referred to in the second activation state and the disliked state.
The unexperienced action definition data 540D is prepared for each type of unexperienced action 35 (see FIG. 11), and is referred to in the reluctance state and the unexperienced state.
The joy action definition data 540E is prepared for each type of joy action 36 (see FIG. 12).

The first effect action definition data 540A, the second effect action definition data 540B, the dislike action definition data 540C, the unskilled action definition data 540D, and the joy action definition data 540E have the same basic data configuration format. be. Taking the first effect action definition data 540A as an example, it includes an action ID 541, action execution data 542, and activation conditions 550, as shown in FIG.

The action execution data 542 is data for executing an effect control that causes the character 4 to perform a specific action. The action execution data 542 of the first production action definition data 540A is data for executing production control so that the character 4 performs the first production action 33. FIG. Similarly, the second effect action definition data 540B is data for executing the effect control so that the character 4 performs the second effect action 32 . In addition, in order to execute the performance control so that the character 4 performs the disliked action 34 if the disliked action definition data 540C, the unskilled action 35 if the unskilled action definition data 540D, and the delightful action 36 if the delightful action definition data 540E. data.

The activation condition 550 is described by one detailed condition or a combination of multiple detailed conditions by AND or OR. The detailed conditions include, for example, (1) an item type condition 551 regarding the type of the installation item 6 and (2) an installation elapsed time condition 552 regarding the elapsed time since the installation item 6 was installed. The activation condition 550 includes (3) a transition elapsed time condition 553 regarding the elapsed time from the most recent state transition, (4) a growth stage condition 554 regarding the growth stage of the character 4 at the time of condition determination, and (5) congenital It includes setting conditions 555 and (6) happiness level conditions 557 .

The item type condition 551 is a condition regarding the type of the main installation item 6 to be determined by the activation condition 550, or a condition regarding a combination of the type of the main installation item 6 and the type of the other installation item 6.

For example, the activation condition 550 of the second effect action 32b (see FIG. 9) sets the muffler 5a as the main installation item 6 and sets the pompom 5b as the other installation item 6. Action activation conditions are set. The activation condition 550 of the second effect action 32c (see FIG. 9) sets the muffler 5a as the main installation item 6, and the other installation items 6 are not set. Therefore, in the second effect action 32c, the activation condition of the effect action using only the muffler 5a is set.

By setting the transition elapsed time condition 553, it is possible to appropriately set the interval from the most recent past state transition until the next state transition becomes possible. By setting the growth stage condition 554, it is possible to set the action of the definition data so that it will not be executed until it reaches a certain growth stage. The innate setting condition 555 is also a personality type condition 556 regarding the type of virtual personality set for the character 4 . The happiness level condition 557 is a condition for the happiness level 722 set for the character 4 (see FIG. 18). Note that these detailed conditions describing the activation condition 550 may be substantially "no setting" and "unlimited".

Focusing on the generosity of the activation condition 550, the activation condition 550 of the first effect action definition data 540A is the action selection condition 533 of the first introductory action definition data 530A and the action selection of the second introductory action definition data 530B. The condition is set stricter than the condition 533 . That is, the action selection condition 533 of the first introductory action definition data 530A and the action selection condition 533 of the second introductory action definition data 530B are set to be satisfied before the invocation condition 550 is satisfied. Also, the activation condition 550 of the second effect action definition data 540B is set to be stricter than the activation condition 550 of the first effect action definition data 540A.

By setting various detailed conditions of the activation condition 550, even the same type of character 4 can be trained to perform various performance actions according to various situations.

Returning to FIG. 15, the prohibited item condition definition data 590 indicates that even if it is determined that the first activation condition for transitioning from the second introduction state to the first activation state is satisfied, the state to the first activation state does not change. Indicates a condition that prohibits a transition. That is, the content to be satisfied in order to prohibit execution of the first production action 33, the second production action 32, the disliked action 34, and the unskilled action 35 is defined. Specifically, the prohibited item condition definition data 590 is a list of items 5 that the character 4 of the type dislikes.

The dislike action execution data 592 is data for executing effect control in which the character 4 dislikes action when the installed item 6 satisfies the prohibited item condition definition data 590 .

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a data configuration example of the play data 700. As shown in FIG.
The play data 700 stores various data for controlling the progress of the game. The play data 700 includes, for example, a training start date/time 701, acquired item management data 703, character management data 710, and virtual space management data 740. FIG. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate. For example, motion control data for the character 4 is included as appropriate.

Acquired item management data 703 is registration data of item 5 acquired by the user (synonymous with item 5 owned by the user), and is prepared for each item. One piece of obtained item management data 703 stores the item type and the number of possessions.

The character management data 710 is prepared for each character 4 and stores various data indicating the latest state of the character 4 . Although only one character management data 710 is drawn in the example of FIG. do.

The character management data 710 includes, for example, a character ID 711, an innate setting 713, a growth stage 720, a happiness level 722, and state setting data 730. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

Innate settings 713 include character type 714 and virtual personality settings 715 . The growth stage 720 is automatically changed according to the elapsed time from the start of play and the result of the breeding operation. The degree of happiness 722 is a parameter value indicating how satisfied the character 4 is with the user's training operation, or the correctness of the training operation, and is automatically updated as the game progresses. For example, if the character 4 is fed regularly every day, the happiness level 722 increases, and if the feeding is forgotten, the happiness level 722 decreases.

The state setting data 730 is prepared for each installation item 6 and stores information such as the latest state of the installation item 6 . Specifically, one piece of state setting data 730 includes a target installation item ID 732, a state setting 734, a state transition date and time 736 that is the date and time of the most recent state transition, and a bored item flag 737. . In the case of a game rule that only one item 5 can be placed in the virtual space 3, only one state setting data 730 should be prepared.

The state setting 734 indicates the latest state of the character 4 related to the installation item 6 . The state setting 734 indicates any one of "first introduction state", "second introduction state", "first activation state", "second activation state", "reluctant state", and "reluctant state". The initial setting of the state setting 734 is basically the "first introduction state" (except for re-installation).

The bored item flag 737 indicates that the character 4 is bored with the installation item 6 . The tired item flag 737 has an initial value of "0", which indicates that the item is not tired, and "1" when the elapsed time since installation satisfies a predetermined long time condition (for example, one week, one month). ”.

The virtual space management data 740 stores various data indicating the latest state of the virtual space 3 . The virtual space management data 740 includes installation item management data 741 for each installation item 6 .

The installation item management data 741 includes an installation item ID 742 , an installation item type 743 , an installation date/time 744 , a removal instruction date/time 745 , a removal execution approval date/time 746 , and a recoverable time counter 747 . Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The removal instruction date and time 745 is the date and time when the designation operation for the installation item 6 (operation on the designation operation icon 22 (see FIG. 4); primary removal operation) was input.
The removal execution approval date and time 746 is the date and time when the execution approval operation (operation to the execution approval operation icon 24 (see FIG. 4); secondary removal operation) related to removal of the installation item 6 is input.

19 to 22 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing executed by the game device 1500. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 19, the game device 1500 first determines the character type of the character 4 to be trained (step S10). Specifically, with reference to character initial setting data 520, game device 1500 randomly selects one of them. Alternatively, in a configuration in which the user selects the type of the character 4, a list of character candidates is displayed on the flat panel display 1506 to prompt the user to select one of the character candidates as a training target. The selection result is set in the character type 714 of the innate setting 713 (see FIG. 18).

Next, the game device 1500 sets the virtual personality of the character 4 to be trained (step S12). Specifically, one of the personality candidate data 523 (see FIG. 15) is randomly selected, and the virtual personality setting 715 of the innate setting 713 is set (see FIG. 18).

Next, the game device 1500 refers to the virtual space initialization data 512 to initialize the virtual space 3 (step S16). Then, the character 4 to be raised is arranged in the initialized virtual space 3, and the game progress control of the raising game is started (step S18). Thereafter, the various parameter values set for the character 4 are updated according to the user's operation input, the elapsed training time, and the like. For example, the growth stage 720 (see FIG. 18) of the character 4 is automatically controlled so as to gradually rise from a predetermined initial stage. The happiness level 722 is automatically changed according to the frequency of the user's training operation.

After the start of the game progress, the game device 1500 monitors arrival of a given effect display control timing. The effect display control timing may be, for example, every given cycle, or may be random.

When the effect display control timing arrives (YES in step S20), the game device 1500 selects one of the daily action indicated by the daily action definition data 525 (see FIG. 15) and various effect actions that satisfy the activation condition 550. Select one or more actions (step S22). Then, display control/effect control is executed so that the action selected by the character 4 is executed (step S24).

Next, the game device 1500 automatically gives the item 5 to the user and adds the obtained item management data 703 .

If a predetermined item purchase operation is detected (YES in step S32), game device 1500 connects to the Internet, accesses a predetermined online shopping server, and executes online shopping for item 5 (step S34). . A new item 5 purchased through online shopping is registered as acquired by adding acquired item management data 703 (step S36).

If a predetermined code registration operation is detected (YES in step S38), the game device 1500 displays on the flat panel display 1506 an item code input screen set for each type of item 5, and the user Accepts the input of the obtained item code. Then, by adding the acquired item management data 703 of the item 5 corresponding to the input item code, it is registered as acquired (step S40).

20, when a predetermined installation operation input is detected (YES in step S50), the game device 1500 displays the installation operation screen W4 (see FIG. 3) on the flat panel display 1506 and removes the installation item 6. An operation to select an item 5 from the obtained items is received (step S52), and the selected item 5 is installed in the virtual space 3 as a new installation item 6 (step S54). As a result, the installation item management data 741 is added to the play data 700 (see FIG. 18).

Next, the game device 1500 determines whether the installation of the new installation item 6 corresponds to re-installation within the recoverable time (step S56).
If not (YES in step S56), it is further determined whether the recoverable time has exceeded (step S58). The recoverable time is counted from execution of removal of the installation item 6 . Affirmative determination is made if the length of the restorable time has reached a predetermined value, and negative determination is made if not. If the installation item 6 has not been removed, the returnable time has not been counted in the first place, so this case is also denied. When the first item 5 is set in the virtual space 3, a negative determination is made because the recoverable time is not clocked in the first place.

The game device 1500 considers that the first introductory activation condition is satisfied when the new installation item 6 is installed in step S54.
If the recoverable time has not expired (NO in step S58), the state setting data 730 for the installation item 6 is added/initialized (step S62; see FIG. 18). The state setting 734 is initialized and reset to “first preamble state”, and the current date and time 900 is set to the state transition date and time 736 .

If the returnable time has passed (YES in step S58), the effect control is performed so that the character 4 performs a joyous action for newly placed (step S60), and then the state setting data for the installation item 6 is displayed. 730 is added and initialized (step S62).

Next, the game device 1500 performs effect control so that the character 4 performs the first introductory action corresponding to the newly installed item 5 (step S64). Specifically, the first introductory action definition data 530A (see FIG. 16) that satisfies the action selection condition 533 is searched, and one of them is selected and executed.

On the other hand, the installation item 6 that was removed in the most recent past within the restorable time (for example, the removal execution approval date and time 746 can be determined as the past installation item 6 within the restorable time with respect to the current date and time 900). If item 5 has been installed (YES in step S56), the game device 1500 regards the installation operation as a re-installation operation, and sets the state setting 734 of item 6 installed in step S54 to the "first activation state." ” to change the state of character 4 (step S70). In step S70, if the elapsed time from removal satisfies a predetermined first time condition, the state transition is made to the second activation state, and if a predetermined second time condition longer than the time threshold of the first time condition is satisfied. , the state transition to the first activation state may be made.

Then, the game device 1500 executes effect control so that the character 4 performs the joyous action 36 for rearrangement (see FIG. 12) (step S72).

Next, the game device 1500 executes loop A for each installation item 6 (steps S80 to S138; FIG. 21). In loop A, the game device 1500 determines whether the installation item 6 to be processed corresponds to the prohibited item condition definition data 590 (see FIG. 15).

If the item corresponds to the prohibited item (YES in step S82), the game device 1500 performs display so that the character 4 behaves dislike (step S83), and the loop A is exited. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the character 4 performing the dislike action 37. As shown in FIG. The disliked action 37 can be appropriately set, for example, "disliked behavior", "ignoring", "trying to move away from the installation item 6".

Returning to FIG. 20, if the item does not correspond to the prohibited item (NO in step S82), the game device 1500 determines whether the introductory state transition condition is satisfied (step S84).

The introductory state transition condition is, for example, that the state setting 734 of the installation item 6 to be processed is "first introductory state" and that a predetermined time (eg, 24 hours) has passed since the state transition date and time 736. and

If the introductory state transition condition is satisfied (YES in step S84), the game device 1500 considers that the second introductory activation condition is satisfied, and sets the state setting 734 of the installation item 6 to be processed to the "first introductory state." ” to the “second introductory state” to transition the state of the character 4 (step S86). Then, the game device 1500 performs effect control such that the character 4 performs the second introductory action corresponding to the installation item 6 to be processed (step S88). Specifically, the second introductory action definition data 530B (see FIGS. 15 and 16) that satisfy the action selection condition 533 are searched, and one of them is selected and executed.

Moving to FIG. 21, the game device 1500 determines whether or not the first activation condition (for example, 24 hours after installation) is satisfied for the installation item 6 to be processed (step S90).

In step S90, determination may be made by including the activation condition 550 (see FIG. 17) of the first effect action definition data 540A in addition to the first activation condition. In this case, it is determined whether either the first activation condition or the activation condition 550 of the first effect action definition data 540A is satisfied.

If step S90 is affirmative (YES in step S90), the game device 1500 changes the state setting 734 of the installation item 6 to be processed from the "second introduction state" to the "first activation state", is changed (step S92). Then, the game device 1500 performs effect control so that the character 4 performs the first effect action 33 (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the installation item 6 to be processed (step S94).

Next, the game device 1500 determines whether or not the second activation condition (for example, being in the first activation state and 48 hours have passed since installation) is satisfied for the installation item 6 to be processed (step S100).

In step S100, determination may be made by including the activation condition 550 of the second effect action definition data 540B in addition to the second activation condition. In this case, it is determined whether either the second activation condition or the activation condition 550 of the second effect action definition data 540B is satisfied.

If step S100 is affirmative (YES in step S100), the game device 1500 changes the state setting 734 of the installation item 6 to be processed from the "first activation state" to the "second activation state", state transition (step S102).

Then, the game device 1500 executes a predetermined transition notification effect (step S104), and controls the effect so that the character 4 performs the second effect action 32 (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the installation item 6 to be processed. (step S106).

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the transition notification effect 38. As shown in FIG. For example, if the first activation state is “like” and the second activation state is “very much”, the transition notification effect 38 expresses how the character 4 is very attached to the installation item 6 .

Returning to FIG. 21, next, the game device 1500 is a processing target when the elapsed time from installation of the installation item 6 to be processed satisfies a predetermined long time condition (YES in step S130). The bored item flag 737 (see FIG. 18) of the installation item 6 is set to "1" and set as a "bored item" (step S132).

Then, the state setting 734 of the installation item 6 to be processed is reset to "first introduction state" (step S134), and the installation item 6 to be processed is displayed in a bored effect (step S136). As for the content of the bored effect display, for example, the display position on the display screen W2 is moved to a corner and the display size is made smaller than the standard size. Needless to say, it may be other than this.

In step S130, in addition to the elapsed time from installation, it is also possible to use a configuration in which whether or not the virtual personality of the character 4 corresponds to a predetermined personality type (for example, it corresponds to a fickle personality) is added to the determination condition.

After loop A has been executed for all installation items 6, moving to FIG. W6 (see FIG. 4) is displayed (step S156).

When the game device 1500 accepts the designated operation, that is, the primary removal operation on the removal operation screen W6 (YES in step S154), the game device 1500 changes the removal instruction date and time 745 of the installation item 6 for which the designated operation was performed from the initial value (for example, NULL) to the current date and time. 900 (YES in step S156). Then, effect control is performed so that the character 4 performs the reluctance action 34 (see FIG. 10) (step S158).

When the game device 1500 accepts the execution approval operation, that is, the secondary removal operation on the removal operation screen W6 (YES in step S170), the game device 1500 sets the removal execution approval date 746 (see FIG. 18) of the installation item 6 for which the execution approval operation has been performed. A predetermined initial value (for example, NULL) is changed/set to the current date and time 900, and clocking of the recoverable time is started (step S172).

Furthermore, the game device 1500 stops displaying the installation item 6 for which the execution approval operation has been performed on the display screen W2 and removes it from the virtual space 3 (step S174), and the character 4 performs the action 35 (see FIG. 11). Effect control is performed as follows (step S176).

Next, game device 1500 determines whether a predetermined end condition is satisfied.
The termination condition can be appropriately set, for example, when the breeding start date and time 701 reaches a predetermined time, or when the play operation by the user is stopped for a predetermined time or more. If the end condition is not satisfied (NO in step S180), the process returns to step S30. If the end condition is satisfied (YES in step S180), game end processing is executed (step S182), and the flow of a series of processing ends.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a new technology that enhances interest in a game that is enjoyed by operating the character 4 . The action (drawing action) of the character 4 that corresponds to the installed item 5 (installed item 6) changes as if by the user's installation operation of the item 5. FIG. From the user's point of view, it seems that the preference of the character 4 changes depending on the user's own operation. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of a game that is enjoyed by performing character-related operations. In particular, it is possible to obtain a new interest, such as setting the item 5, which cannot be obtained by directly operating the character.

[Modification]
Embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the above examples, and addition, omission, and modification of constituent elements are possible as appropriate.

(Modification 1)
The game device 1500 may be of any appearance or product category as long as it is a portable small device. For example, a smart phone or a tablet computer may store and execute the game program 501 as application software. In this case, the smartphone or tablet computer becomes the game device 1500 .

(Modification 2)
Also, if the character 4 is determined to be one type, the step S10 (see FIG. 19) for setting the type of the character 4 may be omitted. Also, it is possible to omit step S12 (see FIG. 19) for setting the virtual character.

[Summary]
The disclosure of this specification according to the above-described embodiments and modifications can be summarized as follows.

A first aspect is
A game device for executing a game enjoyed by performing character-related operations,
installation control means for installing a given item based on a user's installation operation;
The state of the character is set to an activated state in response to satisfaction of an activation condition including at least the condition of the installation elapsed time of the installation item installed by the installation control means, and effect control can be executed to perform an effect action based on the activated state. a production control means for
A game device comprising:

A second aspect is
The installation control means installs the item in a display screen on which the character is displayed.
1 is a game device of a first aspect;

A third aspect is
The activation state includes a state of multiple stages,
The activation condition includes at least the installation elapsed time condition as a condition corresponding to each stage of the activation state,
The production action includes a production action corresponding to each stage of the activation state,
The effect control means sequentially determines whether or not the activation condition corresponding to each stage of the activation state is satisfied, and sequentially transitions each stage of the activation state by sequentially satisfying, and according to the current stage executing a production control in which the character performs the production action,
A game device according to the first or second aspect.

A fourth aspect is
innate setting determination means for determining an innate setting including at least the type of said character and/or a virtual personality given to said character;
further comprising
The activation conditions include conditions related to the innate setting,
A game device according to any one of the first to third aspects.

A fifth aspect is
The effect control means prohibits the installation item from transitioning to the activated state in accordance with the fulfillment of a prohibited item condition based on the innate setting.
It is a game device of a fourth aspect.

A sixth aspect is
removal control means for removing the installation item based on the user's removal operation;
further comprising
The effect control means changes the state of the character to an unskilled state in response to the withdrawal of the withdrawal control means during the activated state, and executes effect control in which the character performs a given unskilled action.
A game device according to any one of the first to fifth aspects.

A seventh aspect is
re-installation control means for re-installing the installation item removed by the removal control means based on the user's re-installation operation;
further comprising
The production control means is
After being removed by the removal control means during the activated state, at least one of the elapse of a predetermined recovery time after removal and the installation of an item different from the installation item. resetting the state of the character accordingly;
I do,
It is a game device of a sixth aspect.

The eighth aspect is
re-installation control means for re-installing the installation item removed by the removal control means based on the user's re-installation operation;
further comprising
The production control means is
After being removed by the removal control means during the activated state, the state of the character is changed to the activated state in response to being re-installed by the re-installation control means during a predetermined returnable time after removal. and
This is a game device according to a sixth aspect.

A ninth aspect is
a removal control means for removing the installation item based on the user's removal operation;
a reinstallation control means for reinstalling the installation item removed by the removal control means based on the user's reinstallation operation;
further comprising
The production control means is
changing the state of the character to an unskilled state in response to the withdrawal of the withdrawal control means during the activated state, and executing performance control in which the character performs a given unskilled action;
After being removed by the removal control means during the activated state, at least one of the elapse of a predetermined recovery time after removal and the installation of an item different from the installation item. resetting the state of the character in response;
After being removed by the removal control means during the activated state, the character performs a given joyful action in response to being reinstalled by the reinstallation control means during the returnable time after removal. executing the effect control to be performed, and setting the state of the character to the initial stage among the stages of the activation state;
I do,
It is a game device of a third aspect.

A tenth aspect is
The removal operation includes a primary removal operation and a secondary removal operation,
The removal control means does not remove the installation item only by the primary removal operation, but removes the installation item according to the secondary removal operation after the primary removal operation.
A game device according to any one of the sixth to ninth aspects.

The eleventh aspect is
The effect control means controls to execute the effect action based on the activation state corresponding to the primary removal operation after the primary removal operation and before the secondary removal operation.
This is the game device of the tenth aspect.

A twelfth aspect is
The production control means is
After installation of the installation item, the state of the character is changed to a pre-activation state in response to satisfaction of a pre-activation condition that is looser than the activation condition and satisfied before the activation condition is satisfied, and is based on the pre-activation state. Making it possible to execute production control for performing preface production actions,
A game device according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects.

A thirteenth aspect is
The introductory activation state includes a state of multiple stages,
The introductory activation condition is set according to each stage of the introductory activation state,
The introductory effect action includes an introductory effect action corresponding to each stage of the introductory activation state,
The effect control means sequentially determines whether or not the introductory activation condition corresponding to each stage of the introductory activation state is satisfied. Execution of production control in which the character performs the introductory production action according to the stage;
This is the game device of the twelfth aspect.

A fourteenth aspect is
A program for causing a computer to execute a game that is enjoyed by operating characters,
installation control means for installing a given item based on a user's installation operation;
The state of the character is set to an activated state in response to satisfaction of an activation condition including at least the condition of the installation elapsed time of the installation item installed by the installation control means, and effect control can be executed to perform an effect action based on the activated state. production control means,
A program for causing the computer to function as a

4 Character 5 Item 6 Installation item 22 Specified operation icon 24 Execution approval operation icon 32 First production action 33 Second production action 34 Reluctant action 35 Unskilled action 36 Delightful action 202 Training target setting Section 204 Inherent setting determination section 210 Installation control section 212 Removal control section 214 Re-installation control section 216 Production control section 501 Game program 520 Character initial setting data 521 Character type 523 Personality candidate data 530A 1 Introductory action definition data 530B Second introductory action definition data 532 Action execution data 533 Action selection condition 534 Elapsed training time condition 540A First production action definition data 540B Second production action definition data 540C Reluctant action definition Data 540D Unskilled action definition data 540E Delight action definition data 542 Action execution data 550 Activation condition 551 Item type condition 552 Installation elapsed time condition 553 Transition elapsed time condition 554 Growth stage condition 555 Innate setting condition 556 Character type condition 590 Prohibited item condition definition data 700 Play data 710 Character management data 713 Innate setting 714 Character type 715 Virtual character setting 730 State setting data 734 State setting 741 Setting item management data 743 Installation item type 744 Installation date and time 745 Removal instruction date and time 746 Removal execution approval date and time 747 Recoverable time clock counter 900 Current date and time 1500 Game device 1550 Control unit W2 Display screen W4 Installation operation screen W5 Reinstallation Operation screen W6…Removal operation screen

Claims (13)

A game device for executing a game enjoyed by performing character-related operations,
installation control means for installing a given item based on a user's installation operation;
The state of the character is set to an activated state in response to satisfaction of an activation condition including at least the condition of the installation elapsed time of the installation item installed by the installation control means, and effect control can be executed to perform an effect action based on the activated state. a production control means for
a removal control means for removing the installation item based on the user's removal operation;
with
The effect control means changes the state of the character to a withdrawal corresponding state in response to the removal of the removal control means during the activated state, and executes the effect control in which the character performs a given removal corresponding action.
game device. The installation control means installs the item in a display screen on which the character is displayed.
A game device according to claim 1 . The activation state includes a state of multiple stages,
The activation condition includes at least the installation elapsed time condition as a condition corresponding to each stage of the activation state,
The production action includes a production action corresponding to each stage of the activation state,
The effect control means sequentially determines whether or not the activation condition corresponding to each stage of the activation state is satisfied, and sequentially transitions each stage of the activation state by sequentially satisfying, and according to the current stage executing a production control in which the character performs the production action,
A game device according to claim 1 . innate setting determination means for determining an innate setting including at least the type of said character and/or a virtual personality given to said character;
further comprising
The activation conditions include conditions related to the innate setting,
A game device according to claim 1 . The effect control means prohibits the installation item from transitioning to the activated state in accordance with the fulfillment of a prohibited item condition based on the innate setting.
5. A game device according to claim 4. re-installation control means for re-installing the installation item removed by the removal control means based on the user's re-installation operation;
further comprising
The production control means is
After being removed by the removal control means during the activated state, at least one of the elapse of a predetermined recovery time after removal and the installation of an item different from the installation item. resetting the state of the character accordingly;
I do,
A game device according to claim 1 . re-installation control means for re-installing the installation item removed by the removal control means based on the user's re-installation operation;
further comprising
The production control means is
After being removed by the removal control means during the activated state, the state of the character is changed to the activated state in response to being re-installed by the re-installation control means during a predetermined returnable time after removal. and
The game device according to claim 1 , wherein: re-installation control means for re-installing the installation item removed by the removal control means based on the user's re-installation operation ;
further comprising
The production control means is
After being removed by the removal control means during the activated state, at least one of the elapse of a predetermined recovery time after removal and the installation of an item different from the installation item. resetting the state of the character in response;
After being removed by the removal control means during the activated state, the character performs a given joyful action in response to being reinstalled by the reinstallation control means during the returnable time after removal. executing the effect control to be performed, and setting the state of the character to the initial stage among the stages of the activation state;
I do,
4. A game device according to claim 3. The removal operation includes a primary removal operation and a secondary removal operation,
The removal control means does not remove the installation item only by the primary removal operation, but removes the installation item according to the secondary removal operation after the primary removal operation.
A game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 . The effect control means controls to execute the effect action based on the activation state corresponding to the primary removal operation after the primary removal operation and before the secondary removal operation.
10. A game device according to claim 9 . The production control means is
After installation of the installation item, the state of the character is changed to a pre-activation state in response to satisfaction of a pre-activation condition that is looser than the activation condition and satisfied before the activation condition is satisfied, and is based on the pre-activation state. Making it possible to execute production control for performing preface production actions,
A game device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 . The introductory activation state includes a state of multiple stages,
The introductory activation condition is set according to each stage of the introductory activation state,
The introductory effect action includes an introductory effect action corresponding to each stage of the introductory activation state,
The effect control means sequentially determines whether or not the introductory activation condition corresponding to each stage of the introductory activation state is satisfied. Execution of production control in which the character performs the introductory production action according to the stage;
12. A game device according to claim 11 . A program for causing a computer to execute a game that is enjoyed by operating characters,
installation control means for installing a given item based on a user's installation operation;
The state of the character is set to an activated state in response to satisfaction of an activation condition including at least the condition of the installation elapsed time of the installation item installed by the installation control means, and effect control can be executed to perform an effect action based on the activated state. production control means,
removal control means for removing the installation item based on the user's removal operation;
functioning the computer as
The effect control means changes the state of the character to a withdrawal corresponding state in response to the removal of the removal control means during the activated state, and executes the effect control in which the character performs a given removal corresponding action.
program.

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