JP2007301094A - Program, information storage medium and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To block games from being involved into the negative development in a battle game. <P>SOLUTION: An advantage point is counted from the time at which an opponent's character is caught within a shooting range of an attack weapon. When no character suffers a damage exceeding an allowable value with no looser determined even after the limit time is reached, a winner of the battle game is judged from the difference in the advantage points between both the characters and so, positively catching the opponent's character within the shooting range makes the battle situation advantageous. This also enables the determination of the win or loss of the game to promote a more aggressive playing style for players, thereby blocking possible stagnated game development. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, and a game device.

  Conventionally, a battle game is known in which a plurality of players each operate a character to battle in a game space.

For example, in a flight shooting game in which a player operates a flying character with a fighter aircraft as a motif to destroy an attack target set in the game space or enjoy an air battle with another flying character, 3 An image of the flying character placed in the three-dimensional virtual space as viewed from the cockpit or diagonally behind the character is displayed as a game screen. At this time, the motion and posture of the flying character are calculated in accordance with physical laws such as fluid dynamics, so that the player feels as if he is on the flying object or feels as if he has become a flying object. You can enjoy realistic shooting games while feeling a sense of flight. In particular, those using a flying character modeled on a real fighter can enjoy a very realistic air battle, combined with the real setting of the attack weapon (see Patent Document 1). .
JP 2003-38851 A

  However, in the case of a player-player game, there is a case where a negative game development occurs in which time is passed while keeping time in mind, conscious of losing each other. In such a case, the conventional battle game is often handled as a draw, and there is a problem that the game is not excited. In particular, in the case of the flight shooting game mentioned above, there are many settings equipped with attack weapons having a range, and in order to make this work effectively, it is absolutely necessary to aim behind the opponent character. For this reason, there are many cases in which negative developments occur, such as chasing behind each other and turning only round and round characters.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances as described above, and an object thereof is to suppress a negative game development in a battle game. Note that the flight shooting game described as the background of the above-described problem is an example, and the present invention aims to solve the same problem in other games.

  A first invention for solving the above-described problem uses an attack weapon in which a plurality of characters moving in the virtual space (for example, the player character CP and the opponent character CO in FIG. 2) have a range set in advance. A program (for example, a game program 602 in FIG. 3) for causing a computer to execute a battle game that attacks each other and damages the attacking opponent, and for each character, the attack weapon of the character The capture time counting means (for example, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 3 and steps S104 to S106 in FIG. 11) for measuring the time during which another character is captured within the range, and the game progress is variable based on the time measured. The computer is controlled as a game progress control means (for example, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 3 and step S24 in FIG. 10). Is a program for causing the performance.

  As another invention, a game in which a plurality of characters moving in a virtual space attack each other using an attack weapon with a range set in advance and damage the attacking opponent to play a battle game. An apparatus, for each character, in a range of the attack weapon of the character, capture time timing means for timing the time when another character is captured, and the game progress is variable based on the time measured You may comprise the game device (for example, game device 1400, 1400-2) provided with the game progress control means to control.

  According to the first aspect of the invention or another aspect of the invention, the progress of the battle game can be varied based on the time when another character such as an opponent is captured in the range of the attack weapon. For example, in the case of a flight shooting game, winning or losing the game can also be achieved by actively taking the opponent's back and catching them in the range and carrying the battle situation in an advantageous manner. Another way of looking at it is that if you play negatively, you may lose if you are not shot down. In other words, the player must successfully capture other characters within the range of the attack weapon in order to achieve the desired game progress. This also encourages the player to have a more aggressive play style, so that the stagnant game development can hardly occur.

  A second invention is a program for causing a computer to execute a battle game in which a plurality of characters moving in a virtual space battle each other, and for each character, a predetermined timing object previously associated with the character A capture time counting means (for example, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 3 and step S16 in FIG. 6) for measuring the time during which another character is captured in the range (for example, the range 648c in FIG. 6), based on the time measured. A program for causing the computer to function as game progress control means (for example, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 3 and step S24 in FIG. 10) for variably controlling the game progress.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game device for executing a battle game in which a plurality of characters moving in a virtual space battle each other, and for each character, a predetermined time-measurement range associated with the character in advance. You may comprise the game device provided with the capture time clocking means which clocks the time which captured this character, and the game progress control means which controls a game progress variably based on the said clocked time.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, it is possible to vary the progress of the game according to the time when another character is captured in the time measurement target range predetermined for each character. From the standpoint of the player, in order to achieve the game progress desired by the player, it is necessary to capture another character well within the time measurement target range. Accordingly, since the player is encouraged to play more aggressively, the stagnant game development can be made difficult to occur.

  3rd invention is a program of 1st or 2nd invention, Comprising: The said game progress control means determines the character made into a winner based on the said time measured (for example, step S158-FIG. 12-) S164) A program for causing the computer to function.

  According to the third aspect, the same effect as in the first or second aspect can be achieved, and the character to be a winner can be determined based on the time measured. That is, there is a possibility that the game win / loss is determined by how well other characters can be captured. Therefore, more aggressive play can be encouraged by the player.

  4th invention is the program of 1st or 2nd invention, Comprising: The said game progress control means determines completion | finish of the said battle | competition game based on the time measured (for example, mission clear of FIG. 17) This is a program for causing the computer to function as in the condition 614c (game progress management process in FIG. 20).

  According to the 4th invention, while having the same effect as the 1st or 2nd invention, a battle | competition game can be complete | finished based on the time measured. Since the battle game has been won, the player can play more aggressively and aggressively, and can suppress the negative game development.

  5th invention is the program of 1st or 2nd invention, Comprising: The said game progress control means specifies the character used as the privilege provision object by predetermined | prescribed privilege provision processing based on the said time measured. The program for causing the computer to function so as to execute the privilege granting process (for example, grant privilege setting data 616 in FIG. 18 and step S17 in FIG. 19).

  The privilege grant here refers to, for example, the provision of points representing game results, the provision of items that can be used in the game, and the addition of new types of characters that can be used in the game.

  According to the fifth aspect of the invention, the same effects as those of the first or second aspect of the invention are achieved, and a privilege is granted based on the time measured. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the player and draw out an active play.

  A sixth invention is a program of the third invention, which is a damage amount management means for managing the amount of damage that has been attacked for each character (for example, the processing unit 200 of FIG. 3, the damage value 624f of FIG. 10 step S18), loser determination means (for example, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 3, steps S152 to S156 in FIG. 12), and the battle, with the character whose managed damage amount has reached a predetermined allowable amount as a loser. The computer is caused to function as time limit detection means (for example, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 3 and step S158 in FIG. 12) for measuring the elapsed time of the game and detecting that a predetermined time limit has elapsed. When the progress control means is detected by the time limit detection means, there are two or more characters that are not regarded as losers by the loser determination means. If that, among the two or more characters, a program for causing the computer to function so as to determine the winner based on the measured time.

  According to the sixth invention, the same effect as that of the third invention is achieved, and when there are two or more characters that are not regarded as losers even when the elapsed time of the game exceeds the time limit, that is, both of the two fighting If the damage does not reach the allowable amount, the win / loss can be determined based on the measured time. Therefore, when winning or losing is not decided within the time limit, it is possible to determine the winning or losing according to which one is carrying the game advantageously. Even if the player's skill is close, the player can be a winner if he can obtain a development that is more advantageous than the opponent, so the player is encouraged to play more aggressively. As a result, an even faster and more intense battle can be realized.

  The seventh invention is a program according to the third or sixth invention, wherein the time measured is converted into predetermined points (for example, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 3, the dominant point conversion table 612, FIG. 11). Steps S110 to S112, Steps S126 to S128, Step S142), and integration means for integrating the converted points for each character (for example, the processing unit 200 of FIG. 3, the dominant point data 630, and Steps S110 of FIG. 11). S112, steps S126 to S128, and step S142), and the game progress control means performs the winner determination based on the time counted by the game progress control means based on the accumulated points. It is a program for causing a computer to function.

  According to the seventh invention, the same effects as those of the third or sixth invention can be obtained, and the time when the opponent character is captured can be managed in place of points and used for determination. Therefore, since a difference in degree can be given by conversion of points, it is possible to have more diversity in determination.

  8th invention is 7th invention, Comprising: The said capture | acquisition time timing means time is measured for every capture | acquisition from a capture start to the completion | finish of a capture | acquisition, The said conversion means is every capture by the said capture time count means It is a program for causing the computer to function so as to convert each of the times into points.

  According to the eighth invention, the same effect as the seventh invention can be obtained, and the time during which the opponent character is continuously captured in the range can be converted into points. Since how much the opponent can be captured within the range indicates the skill of the player, it is possible to reflect the skill of the player in the determination of win / loss. Therefore, the determination of winning or losing can be made more convincing than the player's actual feeling.

  A ninth invention is the program according to the eighth invention, wherein the conversion means changes the conversion rate to points in accordance with the length of time counted by the capture time counting means. Is a program for making

  According to the ninth invention, the same effect as in the eighth invention can be obtained, and points according to the length of time during which the opponent character is continuously captured can be given. To capture the opponent continuously, the longer the time, the higher the skill required. Therefore, by changing the conversion rate of points according to the length of continuous time that is captured, the level of skill of the player can be reflected more easily.

  A tenth invention is the program according to the seventh or eighth invention, wherein the conversion means functions the computer so as to change the conversion rate to points in accordance with the type of attack weapon of the captured character. It is a program to make it.

  According to the tenth invention, the same effect as that of the seventh or eighth invention can be obtained, and the point conversion rate can be changed according to the type of weapon to reflect the manner of attack in the points. Since the point changes depending on what attack method is used, it is possible to realize a win / loss determination that can be more convinced by the player reflecting the attack style of the player.

  An eleventh invention is the program according to any one of the seventh to tenth inventions, wherein the integrating means adds the converted points to the points of the captured character and integrates the computer. It is a program to make it function.

  According to the eleventh invention, the same effect as any one of the seventh to tenth inventions is achieved, and points are added to the side of the captured character, that is, the side that is advantageously carrying the battle, and based on the integrated value. You can decide whether to win or lose. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to play more actively.

  A twelfth invention is the program according to any one of the seventh to eleventh inventions, wherein the integrating means subtracts the converted points from the points of the captured character and integrates them. Is a program for making

  According to the twelfth invention, the same effect as any one of the seventh to eleventh inventions can be obtained, and an element of a deduction method can be added to the calculation of the dominant point. When calculating the dominant points only with the point addition method, in the case where several players participate in the game at the same time, it is possible to prevent a negative game development such as chasing one weak player. .

  A thirteenth aspect of the invention is the program according to any one of the first to twelfth aspects of the present invention, wherein the display mode of the predetermined mode change display body that changes the display mode according to the time length is displayed as the capture time. A mode change display body display control means (for example, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 3, the captured gauge data 632 in FIG. 9, and step S <b> 21 in FIG. 10) that performs display control according to the length of time counted by the time measuring means. As a program for causing the computer to function.

  The thirteenth invention can achieve the same effect as any one of the first to twelfth inventions, and can change the display mode of the mode change display according to the time length. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player of the length of the time measured by the change of the mode change display body.

  A fourteenth invention is the program according to any one of the first to thirteenth inventions, wherein the plurality of characters include at least a player character operated by a player and a player character operated by another player. The computer includes a communication unit (for example, the communication unit 500 in FIG. 3) that communicates with another machine that operates another character (for example, the opponent game device 1400-2 in FIG. 1). This is a program for causing the computer to function as communication control means for causing the predetermined game to proceed with the other game by performing predetermined communication with the other machine.

  According to the fourteenth aspect, the same effect as in any one of the first to thirteenth aspects can be achieved, and a player at a remote location can enjoy the game as a so-called battle game.

  A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium storing the program according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects.

  According to the fifteenth invention, the computer realizes the same effect as any one of the first to fourteenth inventions by reading and calculating the program of any one of the first to fourteenth inventions with a computer. be able to.

  According to the present invention, the progress of the game can be varied based on the time when another character is captured during the game. From the viewpoint of the player, in order to achieve the desired game progress, it is necessary to actively capture other characters and carry the game advantageously. Therefore, the player is encouraged to play more aggressively, and the stagnant game development can hardly occur.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a case where a player executes a flight shooting game in a communication battle game format that enjoys a one-on-one air battle with a fighter-type character in a game space provided in a virtual space together with other players is taken as an example. I will give you a description.

As a system configuration for realizing an online battle game, for example, (1) a game device such as a personal computer or a home game machine installed in a home, a game machine or the like installed in a game center or an amusement facility, the Internet A configuration in which a game server is connected via a wired / wireless communication line such as a network or a dedicated line network; (2) a configuration in which a plurality of game devices are connected via a communication line without using a game server; (3) A plurality of game devices are connected via a communication line, and one of them has a game server function, and (4) one system (for example, a plurality of game devices physically coupled together) There are configurations such as arcade game machines.
The present invention can be applied to any system configuration, but here, the configuration (2) will be described as an example. The communication line referred to here means a communication path through which data can be exchanged. That is, the communication line is meant to include a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to a LAN by a dedicated line (dedicated cable) or Ethernet (registered trademark) for direct connection, The communication method may be wired or wireless.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a game apparatus 1400 in the present embodiment. The game device 1400 is, for example, a portable game device that is carried and used by a player.
The game device 1400 includes a direction key 1402 and a button switch 1404 for a player to input a game operation, a display 1410, a speaker 1412, a wireless communication module 1414, and a control unit 1420, which are integrated with the housing body 1401. Is provided. The housing body 1401 is provided with a slot 1406 for detachably mounting the memory card 1440. In addition, a built-in battery, a power button, a volume control button, and the like (not shown) are provided.

  The portable game apparatus 1400 is configured to read out programs and data necessary for executing game processing from the memory card 1440. The portable game apparatus 1400 is connected to the communication line N via the wireless communication module 1414 and is connected to an external apparatus. It is good also as a structure acquired from.

  The control unit 1420 includes a CPU, an IC memory, and the like, reads out programs and data stored in the memory card 1440, and executes various arithmetic processes necessary for game play in accordance with the programs and data to control each unit of the apparatus.

For example, the control unit 1420 controls the wireless communication module 1414 to operate the same type of game device 1400-operated by a player who is an opponent in an area where wireless communication is possible (hereinafter also referred to as “opposite player”). 2 (hereinafter also referred to as “opposite game device” as appropriate) to form a communication network and realize exchange of various data necessary for game play. Then, various game processes are executed based on the operation signal input from the direction key 1402 or the button switch 1404, the data received from the opponent game device 1400-2 by the wireless communication module 1414, and the like. And a sound signal of the game sound is generated. The generated game image is displayed on the display 1410, and the sound signal of the game sound is output from the speaker 1412.
The player can enjoy the game by operating the direction key 1402 and the button switch 1404 while watching the game image displayed on the display 1410 and playing against the opponent player.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the outline of the game in the present embodiment.
In the game space 1, a stage space 4 is set above the ground surface 2 with a predetermined range, and various objects such as characters are arranged therein. The stage space 4 corresponds to a tennis court or a sumo ring, and the player character CP and the opponent character CO fight in the air inside the stage space 4. Then, a game screen is displayed based on an image of the virtual space viewed from a given virtual camera CM.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the game apparatus 1400 includes an operation input unit 100, a processing unit 200, an image display unit 300, a sound output unit 400, a communication unit 500, and a storage unit 600 as functional blocks. ing.

  The operation input unit 100 is used by a player who operates the game apparatus 1400 to input various game operations. The operation input unit 100 is realized by, for example, a button switch, a lever, a dial, a mouse, a keyboard, and various sensors. In FIG. 1, the direction key 1402 and the button switch 1404 correspond to this. An operation signal input from the operation input unit 100 is output to the processing unit 200.

  The processing unit 200 performs various processes such as control of the entire game apparatus 1400 and instructions to each functional unit, image processing, and sound processing. The processing unit 200 performs arithmetic processing based on the system program, the game program 602, and various data stored in the storage unit 600 by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) and ASIC (gate array, etc.). Is realized. In FIG. 1, the control unit 1420 corresponds to this.

  The processing unit 200 includes a game calculation unit 210, an image generation unit 230, a sound generation unit 250, and a communication control unit 270, and generates one image in one frame time (1/60 second). The image display unit 300 displays and outputs sound effects and BGM to the sound output unit 400 as appropriate.

The game calculation unit 210 is transmitted from the operation signal input from the operation input unit 100, the game program 602 or data read from the storage unit 600, or the opponent game device 1400-2 connected through the communication unit 500. Based on the data and the like, various game processes for realizing the flight shooting game are executed, and the processing results are output to the image generation unit 230 and the sound generation unit 250. Examples of game processing include game space setting processing, object placement processing such as player character CP and opponent character CO, attack hit and damage calculation processing, object contact determination processing, game result calculation processing, and the like. It is done.
The game calculation unit 210 of the present embodiment includes a dominant point calculation unit 213, a capture gauge display control unit 215, and a game progress management unit 219.

The superior point calculation unit 213 determines that the superior point set on each of the player side and the opponent side is determined that one side prevails the game regardless of the damage calculation due to the attack between characters. Depending on the occurrence, at least one point on the dominant side or the inferior side is added or subtracted.
Specifically, since this embodiment is a flight shooting game, the continuous time during which the opponent is captured within the range and the continuous time during which the opponent is locked on are counted, and these are recorded in character status data 624, which will be described later. , Stored as a continuous capture time 624m and a continuous lock-on time 624n. Then, in accordance with these capture times, the dominant point on the captured side is deducted from the superior point on the captured side. Further, as a case of intentionally fleeing before the enemy, the dominant point on the side deviating from the stage range 604a is deducted.

  The capture gauge display control unit 215 displays a capture gauge (for example, a frame surrounding the machine shadow) in association with the machine shadow of the opponent character CO displayed on the game screen, and causes the player to range the opponent character CO. Tells you that you are trapped or locked on. Further, the capture gauge display control unit 215 performs display control so as to change the display mode of the capture gauge according to the length of the continuous capture time 624 m or the length of the continuous lock-on time 624 n. In the present embodiment, the case where the display of the capture gauge is controlled according to the length of the continuous capture time 624m is taken as an example, but the display control according to the length of the continuous lock-on time 624n can be similarly realized. Of course.

  The game progress management unit 219 is a functional unit that varies the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the game progress management unit 219 determines whether or not the game has an effect on the progress of the game. Specifically, if the character on one side receives a damage exceeding a predetermined allowable amount and is shot down within the time limit of the game, it is determined that the side that shot down wins. If neither side wins despite the time limit being reached, winning or losing is determined based on the dominant points of each side.

  The image generation unit 230 is realized by, for example, hardware such as a CPU and a DSP, a control program for the hardware, a drawing frame IC memory such as a frame buffer, and the like. The image generation unit 230 generates a game image based on the processing result by the game calculation unit 210, and outputs an image signal of the generated game image to the image display unit 300.

  The sound generation unit 250 is realized by, for example, hardware such as a CPU and a DSP and a control program thereof. The sound generation unit 250 generates game sounds such as sound effects and BGM used during the game based on the processing result by the game calculation unit 210, and outputs the generated game sound signal to the sound output unit 400. .

  The image display unit 300 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 230. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a cathode ray tube (CRT), or a projector. In FIG. 1, the display 1410 corresponds to this. The player enjoys the game by operating the operation input unit 100 while viewing the game image displayed on the image display unit 300.

  The sound output unit 400 is a device for outputting sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 250. In FIG. 1, the speaker 1412 corresponds to this.

  The communication unit 500 performs data communication with the outside (for example, an opponent game device 1400-2). The function of the communication unit 500 is realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, TA, a wired communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like, and the wireless communication module 1414 corresponds to this in FIG.

  The storage unit 600 stores a system program for causing the processing unit 200 to control the game apparatus 1400 in an integrated manner, a game program 602 necessary for executing a game, and various data. The function of the storage unit 600 is realized by, for example, an IC memory, a hard disk, a memory card, an optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-RAM, or the like. In FIG. 1, this corresponds to an IC memory or the like mounted on the memory card 1440 and the control unit 1420.

  The storage unit 600 of the present embodiment stores a game program 602, game space setting data 604, character data 606, and a superior point conversion table 612 as data set and stored in advance. Further, as data generated / changed according to the progress of the game, own player operation data 620, opponent player operation data 622, character status data 624, superior point data 630, and captured gauge data 632 are stored.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the game space setting data 604 in the present embodiment. The game space setting data 604 stores information defining the game space, and includes a stage range 604a, background data 604b, and ground surface data 604c.

  The stage range 604a stores a coordinate range of a game space coordinate system that defines a limited region range that can be used in executing the game of the present invention. That is, the stage range 604a defines a range corresponding to a tennis court or a sumo ring. In the present embodiment, coordinate values for specifying the range of the stage space 4 in FIG. 2 are stored. The background data 604b is image data used as the background of the game space 1. The ground surface data 604c is model data that defines the landform on the ground, and stores data that defines the ground surface 2 in FIG. It should be noted that structures such as buildings used as part of the background are appropriately included in the ground surface data.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the character data 606 in the present embodiment. Since this embodiment is a game in which a one-on-one aerial battle is performed, the character data 606 is set for each of the player character CP and the opponent character CO.

  In the character data 606, affiliation power information 643, character object data 645, shooting object data 646, initial ability value data 647, attack equipment data 648, and initial arrangement position coordinates 649 are stored in association with the character identification information 641. ing.

  The character object data 645 is object data of the player character CP used in the initial state. The down shot object data 646 is object data used when the character is damaged due to an allowable amount or more and becomes unusable (when shot down). In the present embodiment, the character object data 645 is an object that imitates a fighter, and the shooting object data 646 is an object that represents a state in which the fighter is destroyed and crashed.

  The initial ability value data 647 stores initial values of abilities that the character exerts during the game. For example, the maximum speed of movement and the maximum acceleration, defense power indicating an allowable amount of damage, and the like are defined. In addition, it can be set as appropriate.

  The attack equipment data 648 stores settings related to attack weapons equipped by the character. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, in association with the attack equipment type 648a, the damage 648b to be given to the opponent when the attack weapon hits and the range 648c of the attack weapon are stored. In the range 648c, for example, a coordinate range in which the position coordinate of the character is the local coordinate origin is set. For example, in the range STL1, a conical range that expands toward the front of the character is set. Since the range STL2 is for a missile, a range of a truncated pyramid having a trapezoidal cross section, for example, is set in front of the character.

  The initial placement position coordinate 649 stores a coordinate value of a game space coordinate system in which the character is placed at the start of the game. In the present embodiment, the sky above and around the base on the character side is set.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the dominant point conversion table 612 in the present embodiment. The superior point conversion table 612 defines how much the superior point / inferior advantage point is changed in response to a situation in which it is determined that one side is predominating in the game. . For example, in relation to the application type 612a, point addition points 612b and deduction points 612c are defined at different conversion rates according to the continuous acquisition time 612b in which the state of the application type is continuously maintained in time. Specifically, a predetermined point is added or subtracted every time a predetermined unit time elapses as the continuous acquisition time 612b elapses. In this embodiment, the points that increase or decrease per unit time are referred to as “conversion rates” in the sense of points with respect to time. The predetermined unit time in this embodiment is a frame time (1/60 seconds).

Hereinafter, the superiority point conversion table 612 will be specifically described. In the table, “capture to range”, “lock on”, and “stage range deviation” are set as the application type 612a.
“Capture to range” is applied when another character is captured within the range of the attacking weapon, and “lock-on” is applied when it is further fixed as a target of a missile weapon, so-called lock-on. In either case, the dominant point is added because the side captured or locked on in the range is dominant, and the dominant point on the captured side or locked-on side is deducted.

  From the viewpoint of defining the point calculation ratio, a configuration in which one of the added point 612c and the deducted point 612d is set. However, by providing both as in the present embodiment, it is possible to add elements of both the point addition method and the point deduction method to the calculation of the dominant point. As a result, when the dominant points are calculated only by the point addition method, in the case where many players participate in the game at the same time, it is possible to prevent a negative game development such as chasing one weak player. An effect is obtained.

  In addition, in both cases of “capturing to range” and “lock on” as the application type 612a, higher points are set as the continuous time becomes longer. This reflects the fact that the longer the time, the higher the skill required to capture the opponent in the range. Therefore, by changing the conversion rate of points according to the length of continuous time captured, the level of skill of the player can be more easily reflected on the dominant points.

  Also, different values are set for each type of weapon in the added point 612c and the deducted point 612d set in the application type 612a “capture to range”. In the example of the figure, when the continuous time capture time 612b is “0 to 1 second”, the added point is “1” when the range is the missile range, and the added point is when the range is the range of the machine gun. “2” is set. The same applies to the deduction point 612d. In this case, the range of the machine gun is narrower than that of the missile and needs to be close to the opponent's aircraft, requiring higher skill from the player, so that the player's skill can be accurately reflected in the dominant points. .

  In addition, when the application type 612a is “lock on”, the added point and the deducted point are defined as a function of the continuous acquisition time 612b. Therefore, by defining different magnifications according to the type of weapon, You can set different points and deduction points for each weapon.

  When the application type 612a is “departure of the stage range”, when it goes out of the stage space 4, this is regarded as a negative advantage, and while the character is located outside the stage space, the superior point on the character side is determined. Continue to deduct points.

  The own player operation data 620 temporarily stores an operation input signal based on an operation input by the player. For example, the character posture, acceleration / deceleration, attack target selection, attack weapon type selection, attack weapon use operation, etc. are all stored. In this embodiment, since a communication battle is performed, the player operation data 620 is updated at a predetermined time cycle and transmitted to the opponent game device 1400-2. The opponent player operation data 620 stores data received from the opponent game device 1400-2. The operation input signal based on the operation input by the opponent player is stored and is the own player operation data in the opponent game device 1400-2. When received by the game device 1400 of the own player, it is stored as the opponent player operation data 620.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the character status data 624 in the present embodiment. The character status data 624 is set for each character and stores information indicating the position and posture of the character and various states. For example, for each character identification information 624a associated with the character data 606, belonging power information 624b, arrangement position coordinate value 624c, posture value 624d, equipment information 624e, damage value 624f, continuous capture time 624m, continuous lock-on time 624n. Are stored in association with each other.

  The affiliated power information 624b indicates to which power the character belongs. In this embodiment, since a one-on-one battle is assumed, “α (player side)” or “β (partner side)” is set.

  The arrangement position coordinate value 624c stores the coordinate value of the current position of the character. The posture value 624d stores a value indicating the posture state of the character. In this embodiment, since a fighter character is used, for example, roll, pitch, and yaw values are stored.

The equipment information 624e stores information on the equipment state such as the remaining number of attack weapons.
The damage value 624f stores a value representing the amount of damage that the character has been attacked.

The continuous capture time 624m stores the length of time during which the situation in which the character can advantageously carry the game with respect to the opponent character occurs continuously.
The continuous lock-on time 624n stores a continuous time during which the character is target-fixed (locked on) the opponent character.

  The dominant point data 630 stores the dominant point for each power. The term “power” as used herein has the meaning of the team or team in the match. In this embodiment, since the game is a one-on-one aerial battle between the player character CP and the opponent character CO, the power is considered to be two on the player side and the opponent side, and one character belongs to each power. Therefore, the dominant point data 630 stores the dominant point data of both the player side and the opponent side. The initial value is “0”.

  The captured gauge data 632 stores captured gauge data which is a display object associated with the machine shadow of a character other than the player character CP displayed in the game screen (in this embodiment, the opponent character CO). The capture gauge indicates that the other character is captured within the range of the attacking weapon selected by the player character CP.

  Specifically, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 9, gauge data 632 b for controlling display of the capture gauges having different display forms according to the capture time length 632 a of the continuous capture time 624 m is stored. The display form refers to shape, size, color, brightness, and changes thereof. For example, in the case of the figure, the capture gauge G1 applied while the capture time length 632a is less than 0 to 4 seconds has a square display frame Gw surrounding the machine shadow (for convenience, the dummy is displayed with a dotted line). The display color is displayed in green, and a time display Gt for displaying the value of the continuous acquisition time 624 m is added to the upper right portion of the frame. The capture gauge G2 applied when the capture time length 632a is 4 seconds or more is displayed with a hexagonal display frame Gw surrounding the machine shadow and an orange display color. Gt is given. In addition, in order to change the form of the capture gauge, the rotation speed of the display frame, the thickness of the display frame, the speed of blinking, and the like can be appropriately set to be different. Of course, display control according to the length of the continuous lock-on time 624n can be realized in the same manner. In this case, the function as a capture gauge can be fulfilled by changing the display form of the display object that displays the locked-on body, the so-called lock-on cursor and the lock-on gauge. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which displays the addition value of a dominant point instead of the time display Gt.

Next, the operation of the game apparatus 1400 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a processing flow in the present embodiment. The processing described here is realized by the processing units 200 of the game device 1400 and the opponent game device 1400-2 reading out the game program 602 and performing arithmetic processing, and repeatedly executed in a processing cycle of a predetermined time until the game ends. Is done.

  First, the processing unit 200 of the game device 1400 establishes communication with the opponent game device 1400-2 (step S2). Establishment of communication can be realized by appropriately using a known technique.

  Next, in each of the game device 1400 and the opponent game device 1400-2, which power is selected as an operation target is selected, and the selection results are mutually transmitted and exchanged (step S4). The selection of power corresponds to selection of so-called “1CON (meaning of the first control side)” and “2CON (meaning of the second control side)”. In this embodiment, the power α on the player side is “1CON” and the power β on the opponent side is “2CON”.

  Next, the processing unit 200 refers to the game space setting data 604 to form a game space in the virtual space (step S6), and refers to the character data 606 to place the character object in the initial placement position in the virtual space. The character status data 624 is generated and stored in the storage unit 600 (step S8).

  Next, the processing unit 200 starts counting the game time limit, starts the game (step S10), and exchanges data of operation inputs with each other (step S12). Specifically, game device 1400 and opponent game device 1400-2 store operation input data from operation input unit 100 in their own player operation data 620, transmit them to the opponent, and receive operation input data from the opponent. Is stored in the opponent player operation data 622. Accordingly, by referring to the own player operation data 620 and the opponent player operation data 622, it is possible to determine how the player character CP and the opponent character CO are being operated on each other's device.

  Next, the processing unit 200 controls the movement of the object of each character based on the own player operation data 620 and the opponent player operation data 622 (step S14). At this time, the arrangement position information 624c and the posture value 624d of the character status data 624 are updated. When a computer controlled character is set, movement control is performed at this stage according to a predetermined thought routine.

  Next, the processing unit 200 executes a dominant point calculation process (step S16). FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the flow of dominant point calculation processing in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the processing unit 200 executes loop B (steps S102 to S144) for all characters.

  Specifically, the processing unit 200 first determines whether or not the opponent character exists in the range 648c of all attack equipment of the character that is the processing target of the loop B (step S104). . If affirmative (YES in step S104), the continuous acquisition time 624m is counted (added) (step S106).

  In the case of a negative determination (NO in step S104) and the continuous capture time 624m is not “0” (YES in step S108), there is no opponent character in the range 648c of the attacking equipment of the target character. However, since the continuous capture time is not “0”, the opponent character was captured in the range until the previous processing timing, but is out of the range at the current processing timing, that is, continuously. It can be determined that the captured state has been released. Therefore, the processing unit 200 adds the superior point of the process target character side power in the loop B according to the superior point conversion table 612 (step S110). Further, the opponent's power, that is, the dominant point of the character's power captured within the range, is deducted according to the superior point conversion table 612 (step S112). Then, the continuous capture time of the target character is reset to “0” (step S114).

  On the other hand, if the opponent character does not exist within the range of the attack equipment of the target character and the continuous capture time is “0” (NO in step S108), the opponent will be at the previous processing timing or the current processing timing. Since it is determined that the side character is not caught within the range, the superior point is not changed.

  Next, the processing unit 200 determines whether or not there is an opponent character that is locked on to the character to be processed (step S120). If affirmative (YES in step S120), the continuous lock-on time 624n is counted (added) (step S122).

  If the determination is negative (NO in step S120) and the continuous lock-on time 624n is not “0” (YES in step S124), there is no opponent character locked on in the target character. Since the continuous lock-on time 624n is not “0”, it can be determined that the lock-on has been released at the current processing timing, although the lock-on has been performed until the previous processing timing. Accordingly, the processing unit 200 adds the superior point of the processing target character side power in the loop B according to the superior point conversion table 612 (step S126). Further, the dominant point of the power on the character side that is locked on is deducted according to the superior point conversion table 612 (step S128). Then, the continuous lock-on time 624n of the target character is reset to “0” (step S130).

  On the other hand, if there is no opponent character in the range of attack equipment of the target character and the continuous capture time is “0” (NO in step S124), the opponent will be at the previous processing timing or the current processing timing. Since it is determined that the side character is not locked on, the dominant point is not changed.

  Through the process of calculating the superiority point so far, regardless of whether the attack caused damage to the opponent or not, it was recognized that the character in the advantageous position for the attack was in the dominant situation, and the superiority of the attacker side The point can be raised and the dominant point on the attack side can be lowered.

  Next, the processing unit 200 determines whether or not the processing target character of the loop B is located outside the range set in the stage range 604a (step S140). If affirmative (YES in step S140), the dominant point of the power on the character side is deducted according to the superior point conversion table 612 (step S142). If negative (NO in step S140), the dominant point is not changed.

  If the process of loop B is executed for all characters, the dominant point calculation process is terminated and the flow returns to the flow of FIG. Next, the processing unit 200 calculates the damage of each character in the same manner as in the conventional flight shooting game (step S18). A character that has received damage that is greater than or equal to the allowable amount is a shot-down character, and operations on the character cannot be accepted.

  Next, the processing unit 200 generates an image obtained by viewing the virtual space from the virtual camera (step S20), executes a process of drawing a capture gauge on the generated image, and generates a game screen (step S21). And a game image is displayed on the image display part 300 (step S22). Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the aircraft view image 6 viewed from the virtual camera arranged behind the aircraft of the player character CP or the cockpit view viewed from the virtual camera arranged in the cockpit of the player character CP. An image is generated and drawn so that the capture gauge G is attached to another character in the generated image, in particular, the machine shadow 8 of the opponent character CO, thereby generating a game screen. The capture gauge G1 in FIG. 5A is displayed with a square display frame Gw and a green display color, and the upper right time display Gt of the display frame Gw indicates 1.4 seconds. Therefore, the player can know that it has just been captured. After that, if the opponent character CO is still captured within the range by actively taking the attack position, the display mode changes like the capture gauge G2 in FIG. The capture gauge G2 is displayed with a hexagonal display frame Gw and an orange display color, and the upper right time display Gt of the display frame Gw indicates 4.4 seconds. As a result, the player can know at a glance how long he has captured another character. In this way, by changing the display mode of the capture gauge, it shows that the dominant points continue to be added, and encourages the player to play aggressively by thinking “Let's add more points” or “Let's attack more” be able to.

Next, the processing unit 200 executes a game progress management process (step S24).
FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the flow of the game progress management process in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the processing unit 200 first extracts a character whose damage has reached a predetermined allowable value, that is, a shot down character (step S152).

  When the number of extracted characters is “1” (“1” in step S154), the processing unit 200 determines that the power on the extracted character side has been defeated (step S156). In this embodiment, the game end condition is satisfied.

  When the number of extracted characters is “0” or “2” or more (“0” or “2” or more in step S154), the processing unit 200 further determines whether or not the time limit of the game has been reached ( Step S158).

  If the game time limit has not been reached (NO in step S158), it is determined that none of the characters are in the middle of the game being shot down, so the game progress management process is terminated without determining win / loss. . On the other hand, when the time limit has been reached (YES in step S158), the superior point of each power is referred to, and when either one of the advantageous points is large (“one is many” in step S160), It is determined that many powers have won (step S162). In this embodiment, the game end condition is satisfied. If the dominant points are the same (“same point” in step S160), it is determined to be a draw (step S164). In this case, the game end condition in the present embodiment is also satisfied.

  Returning to the flow of FIG. 10, when the game end condition is not satisfied as a result of the game progress management process (NO in step S26), the process returns to step S12. If the game end condition is satisfied (YES in step S26), the winning / losing result of the game progress management process is displayed on the screen and the game is ended (step S28).

  By the series of processes described above, if there is no win or loss even when the time limit is reached, the win or loss can be determined by comparing the dominant points. Therefore, the player is encouraged to attack more aggressively. As a result, the situation in which the opponents are overly intimidated so that the opponent is not easily attacked, or both characters just follow the opponent's back. It is possible to avoid a situation in which it is difficult for the game to continue to rotate. As a result, game development can be accelerated and a speedy and attractive game can be achieved.

  With reference to FIG. 14, an example of a hardware configuration for realizing the game device 1400 in the present embodiment will be described. In the game apparatus 1400, a CPU 1000, a ROM 1002, a RAM 1004, an information storage medium 1006, an image generation IC 1010, a sound generation IC 1008, and I / O ports 1012 and 1014 are connected to each other via a system bus 1016 so as to be able to input and output data. A control device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1012, and a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1014.

  The CPU 1000 controls the entire apparatus and performs various data processing in accordance with a program stored in the information storage medium 1006, a system program stored in the ROM 1002 (such as initialization information of the apparatus main body), and a signal input by the control apparatus 1022. Do.

  The RAM 1004 is a storage unit used as a work area of the CPU 1000, and stores given contents in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002, the calculation result of the CPU 1000, and the like.

  The information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image data, sound data, play data, and the like. As the information storage medium, a memory such as a ROM, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an IC card, a magnetic A disk, an optical disk or the like is used. The information storage medium 1006 corresponds to the storage unit 600 shown in FIG.

  In addition, the image generation IC 1010 and the sound generation IC 1008 provided in this apparatus can appropriately output sound and images.

  The image generation IC 1010 is an integrated circuit that generates pixel information based on information sent from the ROM 1002, the RAM 1004, the information storage medium 1006, and the like according to instructions from the CPU 1000, and the generated display signal is output to the display device 1018. . The display device 1018 is realized by a CRT, LCD, TV, plasma display, projector, or the like, and corresponds to the image display unit 300 shown in FIG.

  The sound generation IC 1008 is an integrated circuit that generates sound signals according to information stored in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002 and sound data stored in the RAM 1004 according to instructions from the CPU 1000. Output from the speaker 1020. The speaker 1020 corresponds to the sound output unit 400 shown in FIG.

  The control device 1022 is a device for the player to input an operation related to the game, and its function is realized by hardware such as a lever, a button, and a housing. The control device 1022 corresponds to the operation input unit 100 shown in FIG.

  The communication device 1024 exchanges information used inside the device with the outside, and is used for transmitting / receiving given information according to a program to / from other devices. The communication device 1024 corresponds to the communication unit 500 shown in FIG.

  The above-described processing such as game processing is realized by the information storage medium 1006 storing the game program 602 and the like of FIG. 3, the CPU 1000, the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like that operate according to these programs. The CPU 1000, the image generation IC 1010, and the sound generation IC 1008 correspond to the processing unit 200 shown in FIG. 3, and the CPU 1000 mainly uses the game calculation unit 210 shown in FIG. 3, and the image generation IC 1010 shows the image generation shown in FIG. In the unit 230, the sound generation IC 1008 corresponds to the sound generation unit 250 shown in FIG.

  Note that the processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like may be performed by software using the CPU 1000 or a general-purpose DSP. In this case, the CPU 1000 corresponds to the processing unit 200 shown in FIG.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. This embodiment basically has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but three teams of player characters and computer-controlled teammate characters participate, and each player character of each team has three players. The difference is that he manipulates and plays an aerial battle game. In addition, the same code | symbol is provided about the component similar to 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted. In addition, two teams may be used instead of three teams, and four or more teams may participate.

  In the present embodiment, a game is executed by configuring a system in which game devices 1400 corresponding to the number of participants are connected to each other via a communication line N so that data communication is possible.

  The functional blocks are basically the same as in the first embodiment, but the character data 606 is set with three types of characters for the number of participants. Similarly, opponent player operation data 620 is set for the number of opponents.

  Also in the superiority point data 630, the advantageous points of each of the three powers are stored for the number of participants. The superiority point is not set for each character, but is provided for each power. Therefore, for example, even if it is assumed that two pairs of teams will be played in a four-person battle, the superiority points are stored in the superiority point data 630 as the total points of each team (each power), so three or more Can also participate in the war.

  The process flow is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. For example, regarding the flow of the dominant point calculation process, it is possible to deal with participation of three or more people by replacing “the opponent side” in FIG. 11 with “the character side existing in the range”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the game progress management process in the present embodiment. In the game progress management process of the present embodiment, the processing unit 200 first extracts a power that has received damage that reaches an allowable amount for all characters belonging to the power instead of step S152 in FIG. 12 (step S151). .

  In this embodiment, two pairs of two teams may battle each other by operating one character. In that case, since two characters belong to each team (each power), the team that is both shot down is extracted. Therefore, when any one character remains without being shot down, it is not extracted.

  If the number of extracted forces is “1” less than the number of participating forces (“participating power number−1” in step S153), it is determined that the extracted power has been defeated (step S157). In other words, it is determined that the power that was not extracted shot down all the characters of other powers and won. On the other hand, when the number of extracted powers is “0” (“0” in step S153), the processing unit 200 executes a process similar to the game progress management process of the first embodiment (steps S160 to S164).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even in a case where three or more players battle each other as a single power, or a case where three or more players form a single power and battle each other. The present invention can be applied.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. The present embodiment basically has the same configuration as the first or second embodiment, but the game ends depending on the time during which a character other than the player character CP is captured in a specific timing target range. And a point that a privilege is given according to the time of capturing.

  Hereinafter, a case where the player operates the player character CP to execute a game in which an air battle with the computer character COM controlled by the computer is executed will be described as an example. In this game, a plurality of small games called missions are assembled to form one game, and one mission is won against a computer character COM, or a specific character is continuously played over a reference time. It is a so-called mission clear game in which the player completes the mission (end of mission) and executes the next mission by being captured in the range or being locked on continuously for a reference time or longer. In addition, about the component similar to 1st or 2nd embodiment, the same code | symbol is provided and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, the processing unit 200 includes a privilege grant processing unit 217 and a game progress management unit 218 as part of the function of the game calculation unit 210. The storage unit 600 stores mission setting data 614 and grant privilege setting data 616.

The game progress management unit 218 corresponds to the game progress management unit 219 of the first and second embodiments, and whether the mission has been cleared according to the mission setting data 614 according to the continuous capture time 624m or the continuous lock-on time 624n. Determine whether. If it is determined that the mission has been cleared according to the mission setting data 614, the next mission to be executed is selected. If it is determined that the mission has not been cleared, it is determined that the game end condition is satisfied and the game is over. To do.
Specifically, in the same way as the first and second embodiments, one is a function that determines a winner by shooting down another character, and determines that the mission is cleared if the player character CP is a winner. The other has a function of judging whether or not to clear a mission by comparing the captured time itself with a reference. In other words, it is determined that the mission is cleared if a specific character continues to be captured within the range without being shot down. In the following, an example will be described in which the mission is managed based on the continuous capture time 624m and the progress of the game is managed. However, the case where the determination is made based on the continuous lock-on time 624n can be similarly realized. .

  The privilege grant processing unit 217 refers to the grant privilege setting data 616 and grants a privilege to the player character CP according to the continuous capture time 624m or the continuous lock-on time 624n. The privilege grant here refers to, for example, the provision of points indicating game results, the provision of items that can be used in the game, the addition of new types of characters that can be used in the game, the extension of the game play time limit, and the recovery of damage , Temporary increase in attack power, and temporary increase in hit rate. Hereinafter, an example in which a privilege is given according to the continuous capture time 624m will be described. However, a mode in which a privilege is given based on the continuous lock-on time 624n can be similarly realized.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the mission setting data 614 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, in association with the mission identification number 614a, a mission clear condition 614b corresponding to the end condition of the small game, a clear process setting 614c indicating a process when the mission is cleared, and a mission to be executed next, A process when the mission cannot be cleared and a process setting 614d at the time of misclear indicating a mission to be executed next are associated with each other. In addition, data necessary for executing a small game, such as game stage setting information for a mission, setting values of characters to appear, game time limit, and initial placement position information, are stored.

  Specifically, in the example in which the mission identification number 614a in the figure is “M001”, the clear condition is that the continuous capture time 624m is 10 seconds or more with the specific character CS1 as the opponent within the time limit of 4 minutes. Is set as When the mission is cleared, the “M002” mission is executed. When the mission is not completed, the mission “M003” is executed. In the example in which the mission identification number 614a is “M001”, the clear condition is that the specific character CS2 is won within 4 minutes. In other words, even if the specific character CS2 is shot down within 4 minutes or cannot be shot down in time as in the first and second embodiments, it is a condition that the player wins by surpassing the specific character with a superior point. Yes.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the grant privilege setting data 616 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, privilege content 616b is set corresponding to the continuous capture time length 616a. In the example where the continuous capture time length 616a is “less than 0 to 2 seconds”, the privilege content 616b is “damage value“ −2 ””, so the damage value 624f of the character status data 624 is “2” for each processing cycle. "Reduct damage by subtracting." The predetermined unit time of the processing cycle in the present embodiment is a frame time (1/60 second). In the example where the continuous capture time length 616a is “10 seconds”, if the continuous capture time 624m reaches 10 seconds, the privilege content 616b is “missile stage number“ +10 ””, so the character status data 624 is equipped. “10” is added to the number of missile stages of the information 624e.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the processing flow is basically the same as that in the first or second embodiment, but in this embodiment, a communication battle is not performed, and thus processing related to data communication is omitted. On the other hand, the process added or changed in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  If the predominance point calculation process is executed (step S16), the processing unit 200 executes a privilege grant process (step S17). That is, the privilege set by the grant privilege setting data 616 is given according to the updated continuous capture time 624 m.

  The processing unit 200 executes a game progress management process corresponding to the game progress management process of the first or second embodiment after the game screen display process (step S22) (step S25).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the game progress management process in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the processing unit 200 first refers to the mission setting data 614 and determines whether or not the mission clear condition 614b corresponding to the currently executing mission is satisfied (step S172). For example, in the case of the mission “M001”, the mission clear condition 614b is “with the specific character CS1 as an opponent within a time limit of 4 minutes and a continuous capture time of 10 seconds or more”. Therefore, if the continuous acquisition time 624m when the time limit is reached reaches 10 seconds, the mission is cleared. Further, for example, in the case of the mission “M002”, the mission clear condition 614b is “win within 4 minutes against the specific character CS2”. Therefore, when the same process as the game progress management process of the first or second embodiment is performed and the specific character CS2 is shot down until the time limit reaches 4 minutes, the mission is cleared. Or, even if it is not possible to shoot down when the time limit is reached, as a result of comparing the superior point on the player character CP side with the superior point on the specific character side, The mission is cleared.

  If the mission is clear (YES in step S172), the processing unit 200 executes a specific process or the next mission in accordance with the clear process setting 614c (step S174). On the other hand, if the mission could not be cleared (NO in step S172), a specific process or the next mission is executed according to the miss clear process setting 614d (step S176).

  If the game progress management process is executed, the processing unit 200 determines whether or not a game end condition is satisfied (step S26). If the mission is cleared, the game is still in progress and the process returns to step S14 (NO in step S26). On the other hand, if the game end condition is met when the mission cannot be cleared because the game over is set in the miss clear processing setting 614d (YES in step S26), the game over process is performed. (Step S29).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not the mission has been cleared based on the measured time such as the continuous acquisition time of 624 m while achieving the same effect as the first or second embodiment. it can. Since the mission is a small game, it can be said that the battle game can be ended based on the time measured. Moreover, a privilege can be provided based on the continuous capture time 624m. Therefore, the player can be motivated and actively play out. As a result, it is possible to suppress falling into a more negative game development.

[Modification]
The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the application form of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  For example, in the first embodiment, a battle game is played by connecting a plurality of portable game devices 1400 and 1400-2 to each other. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 21, a single game device 1200 is connected. The two controllers 1220-1 and 1220-2 can be applied to a so-called “2CON play” game in which two players operate and battle each other.

  In this case, preset programs and data such as the game program 602 shown in FIG. 3 are stored in an information storage medium detachably attached to the apparatus main body 1210 such as the CD-ROM 1212 and the memory card 1213, and the control unit. In 1211, a read operation is performed and the game is executed. Of course, the program and data may be downloaded from an external device connected to the communication line N via the communication module 1215. The control unit 1211 then displays the two types of game images generated for each player on the display 1230, for example, divided into two display areas on the left and right sides, and outputs the generated game sound from the speaker 1231. Then, the player enjoys the game by operating the direction key 1222 and the button switch 1224 of the controller 1220 while viewing the game image. In the case where the present invention is applied to the home game device 1200, it is not necessary to perform exchange by data transmission / reception in the processing in the above-described embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, a flight simulation game using a fighter-type character is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character may be any character equipped with an attackable device, and may be in other forms such as an automobile, a motorcycle, a tank, a ship, a spacecraft, a robot, and an animal. At this time, if the concept of “range of attack weapon range” is not suitable as a timed range for measuring the capture time, another range such as a view range may be set instead of the range of the above embodiment. good. For example, this is the case when the character is a wizard who uses attack magic. Then, when setting the view range instead of the range, an information display object (for example, time limit display, score display, etc.) displayed on the screen when the entire range displayed as the game screen is set as the view range. Therefore, it is preferable to set a limited area within the range displayed on the game screen as the view range.

The figure which shows the example of an external appearance of the game device in 1st Embodiment. The conceptual diagram for demonstrating the outline | summary of the game in 1st Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows an example of the function structure in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the data structural example of game space setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of character data. The figure which shows the data structural example of attack equipment data. The figure which shows the data structural example of a point conversion table. The figure which shows the data structural example of character status data. The figure which shows the data structural example of capture gauge data. The flowchart for demonstrating an example of the flow of a process in 1st Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating an example of the flow of the predominance point calculation process in 1st Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating an example of the flow of the game progress management process in 1st Embodiment. The screen figure which shows an example of a game screen. The figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a game device. The flowchart for demonstrating an example of the flow of the game progress management process in 2nd Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows an example of the function structure in 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows the data structural example of mission setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of grant privilege setting data. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating an example of the flow of the game progress management process in 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of a device structure at the time of applying a game device to a consumer game machine.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game space 2 Ground surface 4 Stage space 200 Processing part 210 Game calculating part 213 Dominant point calculation process 219 Game progress management part 600 Storage part 602 Dominant point conversion table 630 Dominant point data 1400 Game device

Claims (17)

This is a program for causing a computer to execute a battle game in which a plurality of characters moving in a virtual space attack each other using an attack weapon with a predetermined range of range and damage the attacking opponent. And
For each character, a capture time timing means for timing the time when another character is captured within the range of the attack weapon of the character,
Game progress control means for variably controlling the game progress based on the timed time,
A program for causing the computer to function as A program for causing a computer to execute a battle game in which a plurality of characters moving in a virtual space battle each other,
For each character, a capture time counting means for timing the time when another character is captured in a predetermined timing target range associated with the character in advance,
Game progress control means for variably controlling the game progress based on the timed time,
A program for causing the computer to function as   The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game progress control means causes the computer to function so as to determine a character to be a winner based on the time measured.   The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game progress control means causes the computer to function so as to determine the end of the battle game based on the measured time.   Claim for causing the game progress control means to function the computer so as to specify a character as a privilege granting target by a predetermined privilege granting process based on the time measured and to execute the privilege granting process. Item 3. The program according to item 1 or 2. Damage amount management means for managing the amount of damage received for each character,
Loser determination means for determining a character whose managed damage amount has reached a predetermined allowable amount as a loser,
Time limit detection means for measuring the elapsed time of the battle game and detecting that a predetermined time limit has elapsed;
Function the computer as
When the game progress control means is detected by the time limit detection means, and there are two or more characters that are not determined to be losers by the loser determination means, among the two or more characters, the timing 4. The program product of claim 3 for causing the computer to function to determine a winner based on the time played. Conversion means for converting the time measured to a predetermined point;
Accumulating means for accumulating the converted points for each character;
Function the computer as
The game progress control means, based on the accumulated points, causes the computer to function as a winner based on the time measured;
The program of Claim 3 or 6 for. The acquisition time counting means measures the time for each acquisition from the start of acquisition to the end of acquisition,
The conversion means converts each time of capture by the capture time counting means into points,
The program according to claim 7 for causing the computer to function as described above.   The program according to claim 8, wherein the conversion unit causes the computer to function so as to change a conversion rate to points in accordance with a length of time counted by the capture time counting unit.   The program according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the conversion means causes the computer to function so as to change a conversion rate to points in accordance with the type of attack weapon of the captured character.   The program according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the integrating means causes the computer to function by adding the converted points to the points of the captured character and integrating the points.   The program according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the integrating means causes the computer to function by subtracting the converted points from the points of the captured character and integrating the points.   A mode change display that controls display by changing the display mode of a predetermined mode change display body that changes the display mode according to the length of time according to the length of time measured by the capture time measuring means. The program as described in any one of Claims 1-12 for functioning the said computer as a body display control means. The plurality of characters include at least a player character operated by the player and another character operated by another player,
The computer includes communication means for communicating with other machines that operate other characters,
The program as described in any one of Claims 1-13 for making the said computer function as a communication control means to make the said communication means perform predetermined communication between the said other machines, and to advance the said competitive game .   The computer-readable information storage medium which memorize | stored the program as described in any one of Claims 1-14. A plurality of characters that move in a virtual space are game devices that execute a battle game in which attacking weapons are used to attack each other using attack weapons that have a range of range set in advance, damaging the opponent.
For each character, a capture time timing means for timing the time during which another character is captured within the range of the attack weapon of the character,
Game progress control means for variably controlling the game progress based on the time measured;
A game device comprising: A game device that executes a battle game in which a plurality of characters moving in a virtual space battle each other,
For each character, a capture time counting means for timing the time when another character is captured in a predetermined timing target range associated in advance with the character,
Game progress control means for variably controlling the game progress based on the time measured;
A game device comprising:

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