JP2014042553A - Game machine, game machine control method, game system, game system control method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain the even use of each one of multiple use object candidates by a user.SOLUTION: Determination means (66) for game machines (1, 2) determines whether the combination of parameters of use object candidates selected by a user among multiple use object candidates is a given combination or not. Determination means (68) determines whether the use of use object candidates in a game is restricted or not based on the determination result of the determination means (66). Change means (70) changes the parameters of each one of the multiple use object candidates on the basis of the use states of the use object candidates in a game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device, a game device control method, a game system, a game system control method, and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game devices that execute a game that a user plays using a use target (for example, a character, a card, or the like) are known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a game device that executes a soccer game that is played using a character selected by a user among characters belonging to a soccer team.

JP 2010-124906 A

  For example, in the soccer game of patent document 1, when a user uses various characters uniformly, it may discover that an unexpected game play can be performed and the interest property of a game can be improved. However, there are cases where the user uses only popular characters or familiar characters and hardly uses other characters, and the characters used by the user may be biased.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game device, a game device control method, a game system, and a game system that allow a user to use each of a plurality of use target candidates uniformly. And providing a control method and program.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a game apparatus (1, 2) and a game system (S) according to the present invention include a game apparatus (1, 2) and a game system that execute a game that a user plays using a use target. (S), the acquisition means (64) for acquiring the parameter stored in the means (60) for storing the parameter relating to the cost of each of the plurality of use target candidates, and among the plurality of use target candidates Based on the determination result of the determination means (66) that determines whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidates selected by the user is a given combination, and based on the determination result of the determination means (66), A determination means (68) for determining whether or not to restrict the use target candidates, and the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates are determined in the game. And changing means for changing, based on the usage of the use candidate (70), characterized in that it comprises a.

  Moreover, the control method of the game device (1, 2) and the control method of the game system (S) according to the present invention include a control method of the game device (1, 2) for executing a game played by a user using a use target. And a method for controlling the game system (S), the obtaining step (64) for obtaining the parameter stored in the means (60) for storing the parameter relating to the cost of each of the plurality of candidates for use, and the plurality The determination step (66) for determining whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user among the use target candidates is a given combination, and the determination result in the determination step (66) A determination step (68) for determining whether or not to restrict the use of the use target candidates in the game based on each of the plurality of use target candidates; The parameters of the, and changing step of changing, based on the use condition of the use candidate in the game (70), characterized in that it comprises a.

  In addition, the program according to the present invention stores a parameter that is stored in a unit (60) that stores a computer that executes a game played by a user using a target of use, and that stores parameters relating to the cost of each of the plurality of use target candidates. An acquisition means (64) for acquiring a determination means (66) for determining whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user among the plurality of use target candidates is a given combination; Based on the determination result of the determination means (66), the determination means (68) for determining whether or not to limit the use target candidate in the game, the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates, It is made to function as a change means (70) which changes based on the use condition of the use target candidate in the game.

  An information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium storing the above program.

  According to the present invention, each of a plurality of use target candidates can be used evenly by the user.

  Moreover, according to one aspect of the present invention, the game is a game played by each of a plurality of users, and the changing means (70) sets the parameters of the plurality of use target candidates, It changes based on the usage condition of the said use object candidate by several users, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, the game is a game played by each of a plurality of users, and the game device (1, 2) stores an association between one user and another user. Means (72) for acquiring the association stored in the means (60), wherein the acquisition means (64) includes parameters for each of the plurality of users, each of the plurality of use target candidates, The parameter stored in the means for storing (60) in association with each other is obtained, and the changing means (70), the parameter of each of the plurality of use target candidates associated with each of the plurality of users, It changes based on the usage condition of the said use object candidate by the other user linked | related with the said user, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the game is a game in which the user plays each of a plurality of game parts, and the changing means (70) The parameter is changed based on a usage situation of the use target candidate in each of the plurality of game parts.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of use target candidates is associated with at least one of a plurality of types of roles, and the game device (1, 2) includes the plurality of use targets. The means (74) for accepting designation by the user for each role of the candidate, the role associated with each of the plurality of use target candidates, and the role designated by the user for the use target candidate are compared. And a role comparison means (76), wherein the changing means (70) sets the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates, the usage status of the use target candidates, and the role comparison means (76). It changes based on these comparison results.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the determining means (66) determines whether or not a combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user satisfies a condition related to a combination, It is determined whether or not the combination of the parameters is a given combination.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the game device (1, 2) further includes means (78) for changing the given combination, and the determination means (66) is selected by the user. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the parameter combination of the use target candidates is the changed combination.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the determination means (66) includes a combination of the parameters of the use target candidates used in the game executed in the past and the use target selected by the user. It is determined whether or not the combination of the candidate parameters is a given combination.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, when the game is over, the game device (1, 2), based on a combination of the parameters of the use target candidates used in the game, Means for evaluating game play.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the game device (1, 2) is configured to determine whether the combination of the use target candidates selected by the user is a given combination. (82) and execution means (62) for executing the game based on the determination result of the combination determination means (82).

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the execution means (62) includes the association between the combination of the candidates for use and the effect generated in the game, and the determination result of the combination determination means (82). The game is executed based on the game.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the changing means (70) changes the parameter of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on a use situation of the use target candidate in a predetermined period. Features.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the determining means (68) determines whether or not the use target candidate is not used in the game based on the determination result of the determining means (66). It is characterized by determining.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the determination unit (68) restricts execution of the game process related to the use target candidate selected by the user based on the determination result of the determination unit (66). It is characterized by determining whether to do.

  In addition, in the above, although the code | symbol described in drawing is described in parenthesis in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, by this, the game device etc. which concern on this invention are not limited to the aspect of illustration.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the character selection screen for a user to select the character used in a game. It is a functional block diagram of a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of character data. It is a figure which shows correlation with the usage condition of a character, and the change method of a cost parameter. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game system. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game system. It is a functional block diagram of a modification. It is a figure which shows correlation with users. It is a figure which shows correlation with the change condition and the change method of the reference value of total cost. It is a figure which shows correlation with the combination of a character, and an effect.

[1. Hardware configuration of game system]
Hereinafter, an embodiment (embodiment) of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a game system S according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system S includes, for example, a game server 1 and a plurality of user devices 2. Each device included in the game system S is connected to be able to perform data communication via a network.

  The game server 1 is a known server computer, for example. As shown in FIG. 1, the game server 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 12, and a communication unit 14. Note that the game server 1 may include a keyboard, a monitor, an information storage medium reader, and the like (not shown).

  The control unit 10 includes, for example, a CPU. The control unit 10 executes a program stored in the storage unit 12 to perform various processes, and transmits / receives various data to / from the user device 2 via the communication unit 14. The storage unit 12 includes a memory such as a hard disk and a RAM, for example. The storage unit 12 stores various programs such as a game program, various data, and the like. The communication unit 14 is a communication device such as a network card, for example.

  The user device 2 is realized by a known computer. For example, the user device 2 is a home game machine, an arcade game machine, a mobile phone (smart phone), a personal computer, or the like. As shown in FIG. 1, the user device 2 includes a control unit 20, a storage unit 22, an operation unit 24, a display unit 26, an input unit 28, and a communication unit 30. Note that the user device 2 may include other configurations not shown.

  Since the control unit 20, the storage unit 22, and the communication unit 30 have the same hardware configurations as the control unit 10, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 14, respectively, description thereof will be omitted. In the present embodiment, the control unit 20 executes a game by executing a program stored in the storage unit 22. The operation unit 24 includes a controller, a keyboard, and the like, and transmits a user operation content to the control unit 10. The display unit 26 includes a liquid crystal display panel and the like, and displays various screens according to instructions from the control unit 10. The input unit 28 includes a DVD playback device and the like, and inputs various data from an external storage device.

  Note that the program and data described as being stored in the storage unit 22 in the present embodiment may be acquired from an information storage medium via the input unit 28, or may be acquired from an external computer via a network. You may make it acquire from.

[2. Game executed in game system]
In the game system S, a game that a user plays using a use target is executed. Here, the case where the soccer game which a user plays using a character is performed is demonstrated. The soccer game may be in a form in which one user plays against another user, or in a form in which one user plays against a computer. When the soccer game is started, the user selects a character (for example, a starting member and a refusal member) to be used in the game from a plurality of characters.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a character selection screen for the user to select a character to be used in the game. As shown in FIG. 2, the character selection screen 40 includes a belonging character list 42 indicating a plurality of characters belonging to a team operated by the user, and a used character list 44 indicating the character selected by the user.

  The user performs a given operation and selects a character to be used in the game from among the characters belonging to the team. For example, the used character list 44 includes a plurality of characters selected by the user among a plurality of characters belonging to the team that the user has operated (for example, 23 of 30 characters belonging to the team). A human character) is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the character to be used is selected from a plurality of characters belonging to the team to be operated by the user. However, the method of selecting the character used by the user is not limited to this. For example, the user may select a character to be used from among the characters prepared in advance. For example, the user may select a character to be used from among all the characters. You may make it select the character which a user uses from the held characters (for example, the character which the user acquired during game play).

  In addition, in the belonging character list 42 and the used character list 44, information on each character is displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the name, position, and cost of the character are displayed in the belonging character list 42 and the used character list 44.

  The cost is a parameter indicating a numerical value necessary for using the character in the game. In the present embodiment, the user needs to select a character so that the total cost of the character participating in the game is below a reference value. When the user selects a character from the belonging character list 42 and adds it to the used character list 44, the total cost 46 of the character selected by the user is updated. In the screen example of FIG. 2, the user selects a character so that the numerical value indicated by the total cost 46 is equal to or less than the numerical value indicated by the reference value 48. That is, the user cannot start a match with a combination of characters whose total cost 46 is greater than the reference value 48.

  The game system S of the present embodiment is configured to change the cost of each character in accordance with the usage status of the character in the game. For example, the higher the character usage frequency by the user, the higher the cost, and the lower the usage frequency, the lower the cost. As a result, characters with low usage frequency are easy to use in the game, and characters with high usage frequency are difficult to use in the game, so that each character can be used evenly. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described in detail.

[3. Functions realized by the game system]
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the game system S. As shown in FIG. 3, the game system S includes a game data storage unit 60, a game execution unit 62, a parameter acquisition unit 64, a parameter determination unit 66, a determination unit 68, and a parameter change unit 70. .

  In the present embodiment, a case where these functions are realized by the user device 2 will be described. For example, these functions are realized by the control unit 20 operating in accordance with a program read from the storage unit 22. Of the above functions, the game data storage unit 60 is realized mainly by the storage unit 22, and the other functions are realized mainly by the control unit 20.

[3-1. Game data storage unit]
The game data storage unit 60 stores various data related to a game played by a user using a use target (for example, a character). The use target in the present embodiment is an object used by the user in the game, such as a character, a card, or an item. Here, the character corresponds to the use target. The game data storage unit 60 stores character data regarding characters belonging to the team.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of character data. As shown in FIG. 4, the character data includes a character ID for uniquely identifying the character, a character name, a cost parameter indicating a cost necessary for using the character in the game, and a character usage state in the game. And various parameters related to the character (ability parameters, positions, etc.).

  The character usage status is the degree of character usage at present or in the past, such as the character usage frequency, the number of uses, the usage period, and the like. Here, the character usage status in a predetermined period is stored in the character data. The predetermined period may be a predetermined period, and is, for example, a period determined based on the current time or each period divided every predetermined time.

  The period determined based on the current time is a period from a predetermined time before the current time to the current time. For example, the number of times the character has been used in the past month is stored in the character data. In addition, each period divided by a predetermined time is, for example, monthly (period from the beginning to the end of the month) or weekly (period from one day of the week to the day before the next day of the week. For example, the beginning of the week For example, the number of times the character is used in a predetermined month and the number of times the character is used in a predetermined week are stored in the character data.

  The content stored in the game data storage unit 60 is not limited to the above example. In addition, for example, data indicating the value of the reference value 48, game status data indicating the status of the game being executed (for example, the current state of the game space (for example, the position of the character), the current game status, the game The game data storage unit 60 stores data relating to past game play by the user (for example, the user's level and results) or data relating to the execution result of a game executed in the past. You may do it. Further, the game execution unit 62 functions as means for acquiring and updating these various data.

[3-2. Game execution part]
The game execution unit 62 executes a game that the user plays using a use target (for example, a character). The game execution unit 62 executes the game based on the character selected by the user. For example, the game execution unit 62 operates the character based on the user's operation, and updates the game situation data stored in the game data storage unit 60.

  Further, for example, when the user plays a game, the game execution unit 62 updates the usage status of the character used in the game. Here, the game execution unit 62 obtains the character usage status (for example, the number of usages) in a predetermined period from the past game execution results, and updates the usage status of each character stored in the character data.

[3-3. Parameter acquisition unit]
The parameter acquisition unit 64 acquires the parameter stored in a unit (for example, the game data storage unit 60) that stores a parameter related to the cost of each of a plurality of use target candidates (for example, characters belonging to a team). The parameter acquisition unit 64 refers to the character data stored in the game data storage unit 60 and acquires the cost parameter of each character.

[3-4. Parameter judgment unit]
The parameter determination unit 66 determines whether or not a combination of parameters (for example, cost parameters) of use target candidates selected by the user among a plurality of use target candidates (for example, characters belonging to a team) is a given combination. Determine. The combination of cost parameters is a numerical value (a numerical value obtained by substituting the cost parameter into a given formula) calculated based on the cost parameter of each character selected by the user. It is a sum (a numerical value indicated by the total cost 46).

  For example, the parameter determination unit 66 determines whether or not the condition related to the combination is satisfied. Is the value calculated based on the cost parameter within a predetermined range (for example, larger than the reference value)? For example, a condition indicating whether the sum of the cost parameters of each character is within a predetermined range.

[3-5. Decision part]
Based on the determination result of the parameter determination unit 66, the determination unit 68 determines whether or not to limit the use of a candidate for use (for example, a character) in the game. Restricting the use of a character is to prevent the character from being used in the game, to change a parameter related to the character (for example, to decrease the ability of the character), or to stop the character from moving based on a user operation. (For example, not being set as a user's operation target), not performing a character-specific process (for example, a technique that can be performed only by a specific character), and the like. Here, not using the character selected by the user in the game without adding the character to the used character list 44 is equivalent to restricting the use of the character.

  In the present embodiment, when the parameter determination unit 66 determines that the condition related to the combination is satisfied, the determination unit 68 determines not to restrict the use of the character, and the parameter determination unit 66 determines that the condition related to the combination is not satisfied. If so, the determination unit 68 determines to restrict the use of the character.

[3-6. Parameter change section]
The parameter changing unit 70 changes each parameter (for example, cost parameter) of the plurality of use target candidates (for example, characters) based on the usage status of the use target candidates in the game. “Changing the cost parameter” means changing (increasing or decreasing) the value indicated by the cost parameter. The parameter changing unit 70 changes the cost parameter when the usage status of the character satisfies a given condition.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the association between the character usage status and the cost parameter changing method. The association shown in FIG. 5 is stored in the game data storage unit 60, and may be in a mathematical expression format or a table format. As a method for changing the cost parameter, information indicating whether or not to change the cost parameter, information indicating the numerical value of the changed cost parameter, or information indicating the amount of change when the cost parameter is changed is stored.

  Here, since the usage situation in a predetermined period is used as the usage situation of the character, the parameter changing unit 70 sets each parameter (eg, cost parameter) of the plurality of usage candidate candidates (eg, character) as the usage target. The candidate is changed based on the usage status in a predetermined period. The parameter changing unit 70 changes the cost parameter of the character based on the changing method associated with the character usage status.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a condition regarding the usage situation is defined, and the parameter changing unit 70 determines whether or not the usage situation of each character satisfies the condition. The condition regarding the use status is a condition indicating whether or not the character has been used, whether or not the use frequency or use frequency of the character is within a predetermined range, or whether or not the period in which the character has been used is a predetermined period. is there. The parameter changing unit 70 determines the numerical value of the cost parameter of the character based on the changing method associated with the condition determined to satisfy the character usage status.

  Here, the parameter changing unit 70 increases the cost parameter of the character so that the cost parameter increases (the cost parameter approaches the reference value) as the character is used more frequently (the frequency of use is higher) in the predetermined period. To change. That is, the parameter changing unit 70 sets the cost parameter of the character so that the cost parameter decreases (the cost parameter moves away from the reference value) as the number of times the character is used in the predetermined period (the frequency of use is lower). change.

[4. Processing executed in game system]
6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in the game system S. The processing of FIGS. 6 and 7 is executed by the control unit 20 operating according to the program read from the storage unit 22. The processing shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is executed when the character selection screen 40 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, first, the control unit 20 displays the character selection screen 40 on the display unit 26 (S1). In S1, the control part 20 specifies the character which belongs to a team with reference to character data. The control unit 20 displays the character selection screen 40 including the belonging character list 42 based on the specified character.

  Based on the operation signal from the operation unit 24, the control unit 20 determines whether or not the character displayed in the belonging character list 42 has been selected by the user (S2). In S <b> 2, the control unit 20 receives a selection by the user from among characters belonging to the team.

  If it is not determined that the character has been selected by the user (S2; N), the process proceeds to S8.

  On the other hand, when it determines with the character having been selected by the user (S2; Y), the control part 20 acquires the cost parameter of the said selected character (S3). In S <b> 3, the control unit 20 refers to the character data and acquires a cost parameter associated with the character selected by the user.

  The control unit 20 calculates the total cost 46 based on the cost parameter acquired in S3 and the cost parameter of the already selected character (that is, the character displayed in the used character list 44) (S4). Information indicating the character already selected by the user and information indicating the sum of the cost parameters of the selected character are stored in the storage unit 22. In S4, the control unit 20 adds the numerical value indicated by the cost parameter acquired in S3 to the total stored in the storage unit 22.

  The control unit 20 determines whether or not the total cost 46 calculated in S4 is larger than the reference value (S5). When it determines with the total cost 46 calculated in S4 being below a reference value (S5; N), the control part 20 adds the character which the user selected to the use character list 44 (S6). In S6, the character determined to have been selected in S2 is added to the information indicating the character already selected by the user, and the display of the belonging character list 42, the used character list 44, and the total cost 46 is updated. Become.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the numerical value calculated in S4 is larger than the reference value (S5; Y), the control unit 20 does not add the character selected by the user to the used character list 44 and selects an error message as a character. It is displayed on the screen 40 (S7). In S7, the character determined to have been selected in S2 is not added to the used character list 44, and the display of the total cost 46 is not updated. That is, in this case, use of the character is restricted.

  The control unit 20 determines whether or not an operation for excluding the character already selected by the user has been performed (S8). The exclusion operation is an operation for excluding the character selected by the user from the characters used in the game, for example, an operation for selecting any of the characters displayed in the used character list 44.

  If it is not determined that the exclusion operation has been performed (S8; N), the process proceeds to S12.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the exclusion operation has been performed (S8; Y), the control unit 20 deletes the character selected by the user from the used character list 44 (S9). In S <b> 9, the control unit 20 adds the character deleted from the used character list 44 to the belonging character list 42.

  The control unit 20 acquires the cost parameter of the character excluded in S9 (S10). The control unit 20 subtracts the cost parameter acquired in S10 from the total cost 46 (S11). In S <b> 11, the control unit 20 subtracts the cost acquired in S <b> 9 from the numerical value of the total cost 46 stored in the storage unit 22 and updates the display of the total cost 46.

  The control unit 20 determines whether the start button 50 has been selected (S12). If it is not determined that the start button 50 has been selected (S12; N), the process returns to S2, and selection of the character used by the user in the game is accepted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the start button 50 has been selected (S12; Y), the process proceeds to FIG. 7, and the control unit 20 starts the soccer game based on the characters displayed in the used character list 44 (S13). ). Note that the start button 50 may not be selected if the user has not selected more characters than are required to start the game.

  When the soccer game is started in S13, the control unit 20 advances the soccer game according to the user's operation (S14). Since various known processes can be applied to the progress of the game itself, the description thereof is omitted here. Note that the character used by the user may be changeable during the execution of the game.

  The control unit 20 determines whether or not the game is over (S15). If it is not determined that the game has ended (S15; N), the process returns to S14, and the game proceeds.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game has ended (S15; Y), the control unit 20 increases the cost parameter of the character used in the game (S16), and the process ends. In S16, the cost parameters of all characters displayed in the used character list 44 may be increased, or only the cost parameters of characters actually participating in the game may be increased. For example, in S16, the control unit 20 specifies the character usage status based on the game execution result in S14, and changes the cost parameter by a change method associated with the usage status.

  In the game system S described above, the cost parameter varies depending on the usage status of the character. For example, a character that is used less frequently becomes easier to use in the game, and a character that uses more frequently becomes difficult to use in the game. Each character can be used by the user evenly.

  In addition, conditions relating to combinations of cost parameters can be determined, and the use of characters can be restricted depending on whether or not the conditions are satisfied. In addition, since the cost parameter is changed in consideration of the usage situation in a predetermined period, for example, the usage limit of the character can be restricted according to the recent usage situation of the character.

[5. Modified example]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of a modified example. As shown in FIG. 8, in addition to the functions of the embodiment, the game system S of the modified example includes an association acquisition unit 72, a role designation reception unit 74, a role comparison unit 76, a combination change unit 78, and an evaluation unit. 80 and a character determination unit 82.

  (1) For example, in the embodiment, the case has been described where the cost parameter is changed according to the character usage status of a single user. However, when a game played by each of a plurality of users is executed. The cost parameter of one character may be changed according to the usage status of each user. That is, even if a certain user does not use the character, when another user uses the character, the numerical value of the cost parameter of the character may be increased.

  In the modification example (1), it is assumed that the functions shown in FIG. For example, the game data storage unit 60 is realized mainly by the storage unit 12, and other functions are realized mainly by the control unit 10. The game data storage unit 60 of the modified example (1) stores one character data common to a plurality of users. When each user plays a game, the one character data is referred to. A data storage example of character data is the same as in the embodiment.

  In this modification, the game execution unit 62 updates the usage status stored in the character data when any of a plurality of users uses the character for each character stored in the character data. .

  The parameter changing unit 70 changes each parameter of a plurality of use target candidates (for example, characters) based on the usage status of the use target candidates by a plurality of users. In this case, the use situation shown in FIG. 5 is a condition regarding the use condition when any of the plurality of users uses the character. That is, when any of a plurality of users uses a character, the parameter changing unit 70 changes the cost parameter of the character. In other words, it can be said that the parameter changing unit 70 changes the cost parameter of the character used by one user based on the usage status of the character by the one user and the other user.

  According to the modification (1), the cost parameter can be changed in accordance with the usage status of a plurality of users. Note that the function of the parameter changing unit 70 described above is not essential and may be omitted.

  (2) For example, when users using the game system S are associated with each other, the cost parameter is changed when another user associated with one user uses the character. Also good. For example, when another user who has a friend relationship with a user uses a character, the cost parameter of the character may be changed. In this case, when other users who are not friends use the character, the cost parameter of the character is not changed.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating association between users. The association shown in FIG. 9 is stored in the game data storage unit 60 and updated by the operation of each user. For example, when a user performs a predetermined operation, the user is associated with another user. More specifically, when a user performs an approval operation on a friend application made by another user, these users are associated with each other.

  In the modified example (2), each function shown in FIG. 8 is realized by the game server 1. Further, the game system S of the modified example (2) includes an association acquisition unit 72. The association acquisition unit 72 is realized mainly by the control unit 10, for example. The association acquisition unit 72 acquires the association stored in a unit (for example, the game data storage unit 60) that stores the association between one user and another user. That is, the association acquisition unit 72 acquires information for specifying another user associated with one user.

  Further, the parameter acquisition unit 64 associates and stores each of a plurality of users and each parameter (for example, a cost parameter) of a plurality of candidates for use (for example, a character) (for example, a game data storage unit). 60) to obtain the parameter stored in step 60). For example, in the modification (2), it is assumed that character data is prepared for each user. The parameter acquisition unit 64 acquires character data prepared for each user.

  The parameter changing unit 70 changes the parameters of the plurality of use target candidates associated with each of the plurality of users based on the usage status of the use target candidates by other users associated with the user. The parameter changing unit 70 increases the cost parameter of the character associated with the one user when another user associated with the one user uses the character in the game.

  According to the modification (2), since the cost parameter is changed according to the usage state of the character by the user associated with a certain user, for example, it is possible to prevent the user who is in a fellowship relationship and the character to be used from overlapping. Can do. The functions of the parameter acquisition unit 64, the parameter change unit 70, and the association acquisition unit 72 described above are not essential and may be omitted.

  Further, in the modified example (2), the cost parameter of the character is determined not only according to the usage status of the other user who is in a friendship relationship with the one user but also according to the usage status of both the one user and the other user. It may be changed.

  Moreover, in the above, when the other user approved the friend application which a certain user performed, although the case where these users were linked | related was demonstrated, the approval operation for associating users is not necessarily required. In addition, for example, users who participated in one game may be associated with each other. In this case, a certain user may be associated with another user who has played or cooperated, or may be associated with users whose number of battles or cooperative play is greater than or equal to the reference number. Since the cost parameter is changed in consideration of the situation of use of the character by the opponent who is fighting or cooperating, for example, it is possible to prevent the opponent who will be fighting or cooperating from now and the character used in the game from overlapping.

  (3) For example, when a game in which a user plays each of a plurality of game parts is executed as in the embodiment, the cost parameter may be changed according to the character usage status in each part. . Here, the game part refers to each of a plurality of scenes included in the game, and the soccer game is composed of a game part in the first half of the game and a game part in the second half of the game. That is, the amount of change in the cost parameter may be different depending on whether the user uses the character throughout the game or only when using the first half or the second half.

  The parameter changing unit 70 of the modified example (3) changes the parameters of the plurality of use target candidates (for example, characters) based on the usage status of the use target candidates in each of the plurality of game parts. For example, the parameter changing unit 70 specifies the game part in which each character is used based on the game execution result by the game executing unit 62. The parameter changing unit 70 changes the cost parameter of the character based on the identified game part.

  In this case, the parameter changing unit 70 changes the cost parameter so that the amount of change in the cost parameter increases as the number of game parts in which the character is used increases. That is, the parameter changing unit 70 changes the cost parameter so that the amount of change in the cost parameter becomes smaller as the number of game parts in which the character is used is smaller.

  According to the modified example (3), the user can change the cost parameter according to the game part using the character. Note that the function of the parameter changing unit 70 described above is not essential and may be omitted.

  (4) Also, for example, as in the embodiment, when at least one of a plurality of types of roles (for example, positions) is associated with each of a plurality of use target candidates (for example, characters), The cost parameter may be changed accordingly. For example, even if the character is used in a game, the amount of change in the cost parameter when the character is used in a position where the character is good and when the character is used in a position where the character is not good May be different.

  Each character and one or a plurality of positions are associated with the character data of the modified example (4). The position is a position set for the character, for example, a position that the character is good at. For example, a plurality of types of roles (for example, four types of forward, midfielder, defender, and goalkeeper) are prepared in the game, and at least one of the plurality of types of roles is associated with each character in advance.

  The game system S of the modified example (4) includes a role designation receiving unit 74 and a role comparison unit 76. These are implemented mainly by the control unit 20, for example. The role designation accepting unit 74 accepts designation by the user for each role (eg, position) of a plurality of use target candidates (eg, characters). For example, when the user selects a character used in the game, multiple types of positions are presented to the user. The role designation accepting unit 74 accepts designation by the user from among the presented multiple types of positions.

  The role comparison unit 76 compares a role (for example, position) associated with each of a plurality of use target candidates (for example, characters) and a role designated by the user for the use target candidate. The role comparison unit 76 compares the character position stored in the character data with the position specified by the user, and determines whether or not they match.

  The parameter changing unit 70 of the modified example (4) changes each parameter of the plurality of usage target candidates based on the usage status of the usage target candidate and the comparison result of the role comparison unit 76. The parameter changing unit 70 changes the amount of change in the cost parameter depending on whether the character position stored in the character data matches the position designated by the user or not.

  For example, when the character position stored in the character data and the position specified by the user do not match, the parameter changing unit 70 increases the amount of change in the cost parameter than when they match. That is, the parameter changing unit 70 reduces the amount of change in the cost parameter when the position of the character stored in the character data matches the position specified by the user as compared with the case where the position does not match.

  According to the modification (4), the amount of change of the cost parameter can be varied according to the role of the character in the game. For example, when the game is played at a position where the character is good, the amount of increase in the cost parameter can be reduced compared to when the character is played at a position where the character is not good. Note that the functions of the parameter changing unit 70, the role designation receiving unit 74, and the role comparing unit 76 described above are not essential and may be omitted.

  (5) Also, for example, the numerical value of the reference value 48 indicating a given combination that the combination of cost parameters should satisfy because the use in the game to be used is not restricted is changed under a given condition. Also good. For example, when a soccer game is executed in a tournament format, the reference value may be changed according to the type of game that the user will play from now on (that is, how many times the game is played).

  The game system S of the modified example (5) includes a combination changing unit 78. The combination changing unit 78 is realized mainly by the control unit 20. The combination changing unit 78 changes a given combination. Here, the combination changing unit 78 changes the condition relating to the combination, for example, the reference value 48 of the total cost 46. The parameter determination unit 66 performs determination processing based on the changed combination.

  For example, the combination changing unit 78 randomly changes the reference value 48 when the game is started, changes the reference value 48 according to the operation of the user or the opponent, or the past game of the user or the opponent. The reference value 48 may be changed according to play (for example, the user's strength and results), or the reference value 48 may be changed according to the type of game played by the user (for example, game content). .

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the association between the change condition and the method for changing the reference value of the total cost. The association shown in FIG. 10 is stored in the game data storage unit 60 and may be in a mathematical expression format or a table format. The change condition is a condition for changing the reference value 48 of the total cost 46, and various conditions relating to the game that the user will play from now on are set. For example, the condition indicating whether or not a given operation has been performed by the user or the opponent, the condition regarding the past game play of the user or the opponent, the condition regarding the type of game played by the user, and the like correspond to the change condition. .

  The combination change unit 78 determines whether or not the change condition shown in FIG. 10 is satisfied based on the game played by the user. When it is determined that the change condition is satisfied, the combination change unit 78 changes the reference value 48 of the total cost 46 by the change method associated with the change condition. For example, the combination change unit 78 sets the reference value 48 associated with the change condition as the reference value 48 of the new total cost 46, or changes the reference value 48 based on the amount of change associated with the change condition.

  According to the modification (5), the reference value 48 of the total cost 46 can be changed. The function of the combination changing unit 78 described above is not essential and may be omitted.

  (6) For example, in the embodiment, the case where the reference value 48 of the total cost 46 of the character used for one game that the user will play from now on is set. However, when the user plays a plurality of games. The upper limit of the total cost of these multiple games may be set. For example, a soccer game in which a user uses a character may be executed so that the sum of cost parameters of 10 games is 5000 or less.

  The parameter determination unit 66 of the modified example (6) includes a combination of parameters of use target candidates (for example, characters) used in a game executed in the past, a combination of parameters of use target candidates selected by the user, Is a given combination. For example, the parameter determination unit 66 determines whether the numerical value obtained by substituting the total cost 46 of the character in the past game and the total cost 46 of the character in the latest game into a given mathematical formula is within a predetermined range. Determine.

  Here, the parameter determination unit 66 calculates the sum of the total costs 46 in the latest N (N is an integer equal to or greater than 2) game, and determines whether or not it is below the reference value. When it is determined that the total of the total cost 46 in the recent N games is equal to or less than the reference value, the determination unit 68 determines not to limit the use of the character selected by the user, and the total cost 46 in the recent N games When it is determined that the sum is larger than the reference value, it is determined to restrict the use of the character selected by the user.

  According to the modified example (6), it is possible to provide the user with a game in which a plurality of games are played at a determined cost. Note that the function of the parameter determination unit 66 described above is not essential and may be omitted.

  (7) For example, the user's game play may be evaluated based on the total cost 46 in the game played by the user. For example, a higher evaluation may be given to the user as the total cost 46 used by the user is lower.

  The game system S of the modified example (7) includes an evaluation unit 80. The evaluation unit 80 is realized mainly by the control unit 20. When the game is finished, the evaluation unit 80 evaluates the user's game play based on a combination of parameters (eg, cost parameters) of use target candidates (eg, characters) used in the game.

  The evaluation unit 80 evaluates the user's game play based on the total cost 46 in the finished game. The evaluation unit 80 gives a higher evaluation to the user as the total cost 46 is smaller. That is, the evaluation unit 80 gives a low evaluation to the user as the total cost 46 increases. “Assigning an evaluation” means giving a given title to the user, changing a parameter in the game (for example, a user's score, a point held by the user, an in-game currency, or the like), a game item For example.

  According to the modification (7), the user's game play can be evaluated based on the total cost of the game played by the user. The function of the evaluation unit 80 described above is not essential and may be omitted.

  Moreover, although the above demonstrated the case where evaluation was performed with the total cost 46 in the game which the user played, you may make it evaluate by the total cost 46 in the several game which the user played. In this case, the evaluation unit 80 evaluates the user's game play based on the total cost 46 of the characters used in the finished game and the total cost 46 of the characters used in the game executed in the past. For example, the evaluation unit 80 evaluates the user's game play based on a numerical value obtained by substituting the total cost 46 of the character in the past game and the total cost 46 of the character in the latest game into a given mathematical expression. Will do.

  (8) For example, a special effect may be generated in the game according to the combination of characters selected by the user. Here, a soccer formation (combination of positions) is described in a game card given to a user at a predetermined game event. When a user selects a character so as to match this formation, the game card is associated with the game card. The case where the effect is activated in the game will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating associations between character combinations and effects. The association shown in FIG. 11 is stored in the game data storage unit 60. A character combination is a condition indicating whether or not a character selected by the user is a given combination. For example, whether or not a combination of character roles (positions) is a given combination (formation). This is a condition indicating whether or not a combination of parameters related to the character (for example, a cost parameter and an ability parameter) is a given combination.

  In addition, the effect here is to change a parameter in a game (for example, to change an ability parameter), to generate a given game event, to give a given game item to a user, etc. is there.

  The game system S of modification (8) includes a character determination unit 82. The character determination unit 82 determines whether or not a combination of use target candidates (for example, characters) selected by the user is a given combination. The character determination unit 82 compares the character selected by the user with the combination described on the game card, and determines whether or not they match.

  The game execution unit 62 of the modified example (8) executes the game based on the determination result of the character determination unit 82. Here, the game execution unit 62 executes the game based on the association between combinations of use target candidates (for example, characters) and effects generated in the game, and the determination result of the character determination unit 82. When the combination described on the game card is satisfied, the game execution unit 62 activates the effect associated with the combination in the game.

  According to the modification (8), a specific effect can be activated according to the combination of characters selected by the user. The functions of the game execution unit 62 and the character determination unit 82 described above are not essential and may be omitted. The formation described on the game card may be changed under given conditions. For example, the formation described on the game card may be changed according to the operation of the user or the opponent, the past game play of the user or the opponent, or the type of game played by the user.

  (9) Also, for example, in the above description, a case where the user cannot start a match with a combination in which the total cost 46 of the character selected by the user exceeds the reference value 48 has been described. Not limited to this. In addition, for example, when the total cost 46 of the character selected by the user exceeds the reference value 48, the character's ability may be reduced, or the character may be disabled in response to the user's operation.

  Based on the determination result of the parameter determination unit 66, the determination unit 68 determines whether or not to restrict the execution of the game process related to the use target candidate (for example, character) selected by the user. Restricting the execution of game processing means limiting the ability or action of the character, for example, reducing the ability of the character, reducing the types of actions that the character can perform, or It will stop working in response to the operation.

  According to the modification (9), when the total cost of the character selected by the user exceeds the reference value, the ability of the character can be reduced or the action can be limited. The function of the determination unit 68 described above is not essential and may be omitted.

  (10) For example, two or more of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be combined.

  Further, for example, in the embodiment, as an example of the condition related to the combination of the cost parameters, the condition indicating whether or not the total cost 46 of the character selected by the user is larger than the reference value 48 has been described. May be used. For example, the association between the value indicated by the cost parameter and the number of characters of the cost parameter corresponding to the value may be used as a condition. For example, the characters are selected in such a combination that there are three characters with a cost parameter of 1 to 5, five characters with a cost parameter of 6 to 10, and three characters with a cost parameter of 11 or more. Also good.

  In addition, among the characters displayed in the affiliation character list 42, the selection by the user may not be accepted for a character whose value obtained by adding the cost parameter and the total cost 46 exceeds the reference value 48. Furthermore, although S1 of embodiment demonstrated the case where a user selected the character used in a game from the characters which belong to a team, it is not necessarily required to select from the characters which belong to a team, and given character The user may select a character to be used in the game.

  The parameter relating to the cost may not be a numerical value but may be a symbol. Further, when each character is ranked (classified), a parameter indicating the rank of each character may correspond to a parameter related to cost. Furthermore, in the embodiment, the case where the cost parameter is changed in S16 after the game is finished has been described, but the change timing of the cost parameter is not limited to this. When the user uses a character in the game, the cost parameter may be changed at an arbitrary timing. In addition, for example, when the character selection screen 40 is displayed, the character data may be referred to change the cost parameter, or when a predetermined timing arrives (for example, when a predetermined day of the week arrives, Alternatively, the cost parameter may be changed within a designated number of days (for example, when 14 days have elapsed).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the user apparatus 2 demonstrated and demonstrated the example as which each function shown in a functional block diagram is implement | achieved. Each function included in the game system S may be included in either the game server 1 or the user device 2.

  For example, each function block may be realized in the game server 1. In this case, the game data storage unit 60 is realized mainly by the storage unit 12, and the other functions are realized mainly by the control unit 10. The game server 1 acquires the user's operation content from each user device 2 and executes the game.

  Further, each function shown in the functional block diagram may be shared by the game server 1 or the user device 2. In this case, each device constituting the game system S implements the above functions by appropriately transmitting and receiving data via a network or the like.

  In the above embodiment, the game system S includes the game server 1 and the plurality of user devices 2. However, the game system S may not include the game server 1. Good. In this case, any one of the plurality of user devices 2 plays a role as the game server 1. In addition, for example, the game system S may include a plurality of game servers 1. In this case, the plurality of game servers 1 take data consistency with each other and execute the processing according to the present invention.

  Further, for example, in the above description, the game system S in which the game server 1 and the user device 2 are connected has been described. However, each function described in the functional block diagram may be realized by one game device. That is, you may make it apply this invention to the game device in the state (namely, offline state) which is not connected with other computers so that data transmission / reception is possible.

  Moreover, although the game performed by the game system S was demonstrated as a soccer game, the game performed by the game system S should just be a game which a user plays using a usage object. For example, an American football game, a basketball game, a hockey game, or the like may be used. Moreover, a game other than a sports game may be sufficient, for example, the card game which fights using the card | curd which a user holds may be sufficient. In this case, a cost parameter is associated with each card, and the user selects a card to be used in the game from among the cards owned by the user.

  S game system, 1 game server, 2 user devices, 10, 20 control unit, 12, 22 storage unit, 14, 30 communication unit, 24 operation unit, 26 display unit, 28 input unit, 40 character selection screen, 42 belonging character List, 44 Character list used, 46 Total cost, 48 Reference value, 50 Start button, 60 Game data storage unit, 62 Game execution unit, 64 Parameter acquisition unit, 66 Parameter determination unit, 68 Determination unit, 70 Parameter change unit, 72 Association acquisition unit, 74 role designation reception unit, 76 role comparison unit, 78 combination change unit, 80 evaluation unit, 82 character determination unit.

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A game device that executes a game that a user plays using a use target,
Obtaining means for obtaining the parameter stored in the means for storing the parameter relating to the cost of each of the plurality of use target candidates;
Determining means for determining whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user among the plurality of use target candidates is a given combination;
Determining means for determining whether or not to restrict the use target candidate in the game based on a determination result of the determining means;
Changing means for changing the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on the usage status of the use target candidates in the game;
A game apparatus comprising: The game is a game played by each of a plurality of users,
The changing means changes the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on the use status of the use target candidates by the plurality of users.
The game device according to claim 1. The game is a game played by each of a plurality of users,
The game device includes:
Means for obtaining the association stored in the means for storing an association between one user and another user;
The acquisition unit acquires the parameter stored in a unit that stores each of the plurality of users and each of the plurality of use target candidates in association with each other;
The changing unit changes the parameter of each of the plurality of use target candidates associated with each of the plurality of users based on a use situation of the use target candidate by another user associated with the user. To
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. The game is a game in which the user plays each of a plurality of game parts,
The changing means is
Changing the parameter of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on the use situation of the use target candidate in each of the plurality of game parts;
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. Each of the plurality of use target candidates is associated with at least one of a plurality of types of roles,
The game device includes:
Means for accepting designation by the user for each role of the plurality of use target candidates;
Role comparing means for comparing a role associated with each of the plurality of use target candidates and a role designated by the user for the use target candidate;
Further including
The changing unit changes the parameter of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on a use situation of the use target candidate and a comparison result of the role comparison unit.
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. The determination means includes
Determining whether the combination of parameters of the candidate for use selected by the user satisfies a condition regarding the combination, thereby determining whether the combination of parameters is a given combination;
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. The game device includes:
Further comprising means for changing the given combination;
The determination unit determines whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidates selected by the user is the changed combination.
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. The determination means includes
Whether the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate used in the game executed in the past and the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user is a given combination. judge,
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. The game device includes:
Means for evaluating the game play of the user based on a combination of the parameters of the use target candidates used in the game when the game is ended;
The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The game device includes:
A combination determination means for determining whether or not the combination of use target candidates selected by the user is a given combination;
Execution means for executing the game based on the determination result of the combination determination means;
The game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: The execution means includes
The game is executed based on the association between the combination of use target candidates and the effect generated in the game, and the determination result of the combination determination unit.
The game device according to claim 10. The changing means is
Changing the parameter of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on the usage status of the use target candidate in a predetermined period;
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. The determining means includes
Determining whether or not to use the candidate for use in the game based on the determination result of the determination means;
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. The determining means includes
Determining whether to limit the execution of the game process related to the use target candidate selected by the user based on the determination result of the determination means;
The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is a game device. A control method of a game device that executes a game that a user plays using a use target,
An acquisition step of acquiring the parameter stored in the means for storing the parameter relating to the cost of each of the plurality of use target candidates;
A determination step of determining whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user among the plurality of use target candidates is a given combination;
A determination step for determining whether or not to limit the use target candidate in the game based on the determination result in the determination step;
Changing the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on the usage status of the use target candidates in the game;
A method for controlling a game device, comprising: A game system that executes a game that a user plays using a target,
Obtaining means for obtaining the parameter stored in the means for storing the parameter relating to the cost of each of the plurality of use target candidates;
Determining means for determining whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user among the plurality of use target candidates is a given combination;
Determining means for determining whether or not to restrict the use target candidate in the game based on a determination result of the determining means;
Changing means for changing the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on the usage status of the use target candidates in the game;
A game system comprising: A control method of a game system for executing a game played by a user using a target,
An acquisition step of acquiring the parameter stored in the means for storing the parameter relating to the cost of each of the plurality of use target candidates;
A determination step of determining whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user among the plurality of use target candidates is a given combination;
A determination step of determining whether or not to limit the use target candidate in the game based on the determination result of the determination means;
Changing the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on the usage status of the use target candidates in the game;
A game system control method comprising: A computer that executes a game that a user plays using a use target,
Obtaining means for obtaining the parameter stored in the means for storing the parameter relating to the cost of each of the plurality of use target candidates;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the combination of the parameters of the use target candidate selected by the user among the plurality of use target candidates is a given combination;
Determining means for determining whether or not to limit use of the use target candidate in the game based on a determination result of the determining means;
Changing means for changing the parameters of each of the plurality of use target candidates based on the usage status of the use target candidates in the game,
Program to function as.

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