JP2014133155A - Program, and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a game capable of easily acquiring a feeling, in which the action desire of a player character is reflected on the development of a succeeding game.SOLUTION: A game play is constituted of turns of a period unit such as a daily unit or a weekly unit of a game world. In one turn, an event play can be performed so that a play character 2 can acquire a virtual nourishment 8 in accordance with the result of an event. By using the virtual nourishment 8 acquired, a virtual plant 24 is grown so that an event seed 28 can be acquired. If the event seed 28 is set with and correlated to main characters 4a to 4d, there is ready an event, in which set main characters of the event seed 28 appear.

Description

  The present invention relates to a program or the like for executing a game in which an event period is repeatedly provided and a game progresses.

  In video games of categories such as RPG (role-playing game) and AVG (adventure game), a sub story included in the main game story is generated as an event at an appropriate timing in the game, and the player clears the event while playing the game. What is going on is well known. In such an event clear type game, a branch of story development according to the action result of the player character in the event is prepared, and it is devised so that the game development according to the play result can be enjoyed (for example, patent document) 1).

  In an event clear game, the internal parameter value of a player character or the like is generally changed by clearing the event. For example, a game is known in which internal parameter values of abilities such as sword attack power, magic attack power, shooting attack power, running power, etc. are changed, and the player character progresses through different growth processes depending on the ratio of the internal parameter values. Some of the gimmick events that occur when the growth pattern of the player character reaches a predetermined growth pattern standard but do not occur when the growth pattern standard is not met are set on the game field. Some have been devised so as to develop different games depending on the form (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-6-105959 JP 2006-42879 A

By the way, the contents and timing of events that occur in conventional RPG, AVG, etc., basically have little room for the player's desire to intervene.
If the dungeon that the hero challenges in RPG is regarded as one event, it can be said that there is room for the player to intervene in selecting which dungeon to challenge. However, the contents of the substory unfolded in the event play of the dungeon cannot be known in advance, and there is virtually no room for the player's hope to intervene regarding the contents of the substory.

  On the other hand, as seen in recent RPG and AVG, games based on the theme of player character growth are popular. In such a game, the player enjoys the “perfect feeling” of being a player character. However, as described above, the content of the sub-story of the event that will occur next does not reflect his / her wishes at all. In particular, the feeling that one's desire to act was reflected in the development of the future life (that is, the development of the game) was thin, and as a result, it was not possible to dispel the feeling that it was just a selection of a predetermined game development. Such a sense of inconvenience is particularly noticeable in games based on the theme of a process in which a player character develops personal relationships through various relationships with other characters and grows himself.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize a game in which it is easy to obtain a feeling that the player character's motivation for action is reflected in the development of the game ahead.

A first form for solving the above-described problem is a program for causing a computer to execute a game in which a game progresses by repeatedly providing an event period,
Factor element acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined factor element (for example, virtual nutrient 8 in FIG. 2) capable of generating an item when a predetermined quantity satisfaction condition is satisfied in accordance with an event that occurred during the event period (for example, 9, the processing unit 200, the game calculation unit 210, the factor element acquisition unit 216, and steps S60 to S64 in FIG.
Item generation means (for example, the processing unit 200, the game calculation unit 210, and the item generation in FIG. 9) that generates an item (for example, the event seed 28 in FIG. 2) when the acquired factor element satisfies the quantity satisfaction condition. Section 218, harvested event seed list 518h of FIG. 13, S82 to S88 of FIG.
Association means for associating the generated item with any of a plurality of NPCs (non-playable characters) according to the operation input of the player (for example, the processing unit 200, the game calculation unit 210, and the association setting unit 220 in FIG. 9). , Set event seed list 520c in FIG. 14, steps S100 to S116 in FIG.
Event execution control means (for example, the processing unit 200, the game calculation unit 210, the event execution control unit 222, the storage unit 500, FIG. 9) that controls to execute an event in which the NPC associated with the item appears in the event period. Event division data 513, step S26 in FIG. 16 to step S48 in FIG.
As a program for causing the computer to function.

Moreover, as another form, it is a game device for executing a game in which an event period is repeatedly provided and the game progresses,
Factor element acquisition means (for example, control unit 1450 in FIG. 1, control unit 1450 in FIG. 9) that acquires a predetermined factor element that can generate an item when a predetermined quantity satisfaction condition is satisfied in accordance with an event that occurred during the event period. Processing unit 200, game calculation unit 210, factor element acquisition unit 216, steps S60 to S64 in FIG.
Item generating means for generating an item when the acquired factor element satisfies the quantity satisfaction condition (for example, the control unit 1450 in FIG. 1, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 9, the game calculation unit 210, the item generation unit 218, Harvested event seed list 518h in FIG. 13 and S82 to S88 in FIG.
Associating means for associating the generated item with any of a plurality of NPCs according to the operation input of the player (for example, the control unit 1450 in FIG. 1, the touch panel 1409, the stylus pen 1416, the operation input unit 100 in FIG. 9, and the processing unit) 200, game calculation unit 210, association setting unit 220, set event seed list 520c in FIG. 14, steps S100 to S116 in FIG.
Event execution control means (for example, the control unit 1450 in FIG. 1, the touch panel 1409, the stylus pen 1416, the operation input unit 100 in FIG. 9, and the like) that controls to execute an event in which the NPC associated with the item appears in the event period. A processing unit 200, a game calculation unit 210, an event execution control unit 222, a storage unit 500, event assignment data 513, step S26 in FIG. 16 to step S48 in FIG. 17, and
Can be realized.

According to the first mode, the player can acquire an influencing factor and a factor element for generating an item in the game according to the result of the event play. Then, when the acquired factor element satisfies a predetermined item generation condition, an item can be generated, and the completed item can be associated with any of a plurality of NPCs. Then, an event in which an NPC associated with the item appears is generated and can be played.
In other words, the following event is executed that has a relationship with the desired NPC by the ambitious behavior relating the created item to the desired NPC.
Therefore, the player can easily obtain a sense that the player's motivation for action is reflected in the development of the game ahead. Further, by performing event play and then associating items, it is possible to overlook as one cycle in which a new event in which the associated NPC appears appears. This cycle works for a player as if the desire to be like this in life and the actions / events to fulfill the wish appear one after another in a cyclical manner. This is very effective from the viewpoint of increasing the player's freedom and feeling of perfection in a game whose theme is that the player character develops human relations through various relationships with other characters and grows himself / herself. Is.

The second form is a related parameter value variable means (for example, an evaluation parameter 12 in FIG. 2) for changing the related parameter value (for example, the evaluation parameter 12 in FIG. 2) between the NPC and the player character according to the NPC. 9 further causes the computer to function as the processing unit 200, the game operation unit 210, the parameter value change unit 214, the event result setting data 512f, the parameter value change setting 512h, and the step S46 in FIG.
The factor element acquisition unit is a program according to a first mode for causing the computer to function so as to vary the amount and / or type of the factor element to be acquired based on the related parameter value for each NPC.

  According to the second mode, the same effect as that of the program of the first mode can be obtained, and the degree of relationship with the player character can be varied for each NPC according to the play result of the event. Based on this, the amount and / or type of the factor element can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to realize a configuration in which the result of the relationship between the player character associated with the event play and the NPC appearing in the event affects the degree of participation in the next game development, and the game can be deepened. This is also effective in the sense of realizing in real life the effects of complex human relationships in the real world in a game whose theme is a process in which player characters grow through experience of human relationships.

  The third form is an ending control unit (for example, the processing unit 200, the game calculation unit 210, the ending control unit 226, FIG. 9) that changes and executes the ending type of the game based on the related parameter value for each NPC. The ending data 524 is a second form of program for causing the computer to function as steps S126 to S132 in FIG.

  According to the third mode, the same effect as that of the second mode is obtained, and the ending of the game is selected based on the relationship parameter values for each NPC that have been changed through event play. Therefore, in a game whose theme is a process in which player characters grow through experience with human relations, it is suitable for closing the game to select and execute an ending according to the finally created relationship. .

In the fourth form, the action parameters of the player character (for example, the setting of “mind” in FIG. 2, the first selection field 48 and the second selection field 50 in FIGS. 4 and 8) are set according to a predetermined selection operation input. Action parameter setting means set for each event period (for example, the processing unit 200, the game calculation unit 210, the behavior parameter setting unit 212 in FIG. 9, the intent option setting data 514 in FIG. 12, the intent setting data 518f in FIG. 13, 16 steps S16 to S18), causing the computer to function,
The event execution control means is configured to cause the computer to function so as to select and execute an event to be executed from among a plurality of events associated in advance with the set behavior parameter. It is a program of any form.

According to the fourth mode, the same effect as the program of any one of the first to third modes can be obtained, and the action parameter of the player character in the event period to be played can be set. The event associated with the behavior parameter can be selected and executed.
Therefore, since an event corresponding to the action of the player character occurs and the player can play, the player can obtain a sense that the player character's motivation to influence the game development ahead.

  In the fifth mode, internal parameter changing means for changing the value of the internal parameter of the player character according to the behavior parameter set by the behavior parameter setting means (for example, the processing unit 200, the game calculation unit 210, FIG. The factor element that causes the computer to function as a parameter value change unit 214, a parameter value change amount 514d in FIG. 12, and a step S22) in FIG. 16, and that the factor element acquisition means acquires based on the value of the internal parameter A program according to a fourth mode for causing the computer to function such that the amount and / or type of the computer is variable.

  According to the fifth embodiment, in addition to the same effects as those of the fourth embodiment, the internal parameter value of the player character is further changed according to the action parameter, and the acquisition of the factor element can be adjusted based on the internal parameter value. In other words, it is possible to make the game deeper by adopting a configuration in which the behavior of the player character in the event to be performed affects the development of the item.

In a sixth mode, the computer executes the event when the event execution control unit is associated with the behavior parameter set by the behavior parameter setting unit and there is an executable event. Function
Based on the behavior parameters set by the behavior parameter setting means, first notice means (for example, the event category display 82 in FIG. 8, FIG. 8) informs the player whether or not there is an event that can be executed by the event execution control means. The fourth or fifth mode for causing the computer to function as the processing unit 200, the game calculation unit 210, the notice display control unit 224, the event assignment division data 513 in FIG. 11, and the steps S10 and S14 in FIG. It is a program.

  According to the sixth embodiment, the same effect as the fourth or fifth embodiment can be obtained, and by notifying the presence or absence of an event that can be executed in accordance with the selection / setting state of the behavior parameter, It is possible to support so that the player can make a selection that can generate a desired event when selecting a behavior parameter. Furthermore, the player can be shown that the selection of action parameters in the game affects the selection of the next possible event.

In a seventh aspect, the event execution control means causes the computer to function so as to execute the event when the item is associated by the association means and there is an executable event,
Based on the item associated with the association means and the NPC, second notice means for notifying the player of the presence or absence of an event that can be executed by the event execution control means (for example, the notification display 67 in FIG. 7 and the event in FIG. 9 as a category display 82, a processing unit 200 in FIG. 9, a game calculation unit 210, a notice display control unit 224, event assignment data 513 in FIG. 11, steps S10 and S14 in FIG. 16, and step S118 in FIG. It is a program in any one of the first to sixth forms to function.

  According to the seventh aspect, the same effect as any one of the first to sixth aspects can be obtained, and the player can be notified of the presence or absence of an event that can be executed when the item is associated. it can. Therefore, it is possible to support the behavior parameter selection operation and the item association operation so that the event desired by the player can be generated.

  The eighth form controls the progress of the game using a predetermined period unit in the virtual calendar of the game world as the event period, and includes the factor element acquisition means, the item generation means, the association means, and the event execution control means. Any one of the first to seventh modes for causing the computer to function as a game progress control means (for example, the processing unit 200 and the game calculation unit 210 in FIG. 9) that controls to function for each event period. It is a program.

  According to the eighth embodiment, the same effects as any of the first to seventh embodiments can be obtained, and the event play, the acquisition of the factor element, the generation of the item, the association of the item, the item is associated, and the NPC The selection and execution of the appearing events can be a set of play phases for one event period (one turn). It is as if the player character is in a period unit (cycle), such as a day, a week, or a month, in which the player character develops human relations through various relationships with other characters and grows himself / herself. . It is effective in enhancing the taste in a game with the theme of character growth based on human relationships.

In a ninth aspect, the factor element acquisition means obtains a training acquisition necessary for training a virtual breeding body as the factor element,
The item generation means has a growth control means for applying the acquired factor element to the breeding body according to an operation input of a player to grow the breeding body, and the breeding body satisfies a predetermined maturation condition. This is a program according to any one of the first to eighth modes for causing the computer to function so that the item is generated when the quantity satisfaction condition is satisfied.

  According to the ninth aspect, an item is positioned as a product of a breeding body grown by a factor element, and when the factor element is applied to the breeding body, the breeding body can be seen to be grown. Therefore, it is possible to indicate to the player how long it will take until an item is generated.

In the tenth aspect, the breeding control means controls the breeding of each breeding body by giving the breeding intake to a plurality of the breeding bodies according to a distribution operation input of the player,
The item generating means generates an item of a type corresponding to the type of the breeding body that satisfies the predetermined maturity condition among the plurality of breeding bodies,
The event execution control means selects and executes an event to be executed from among a plurality of events in which the NPC appears, using the item type associated with the NPC.
A ninth form of program for causing the computer to function as described above.

  According to the 10th form, the same effect as the program of the 9th form can be obtained, and a plurality of breeders can be raised in parallel. And the item of the kind according to the kind of breeding body is produced | generated in the order which the growth of the breeding body progressed and the maturation conditions were satisfy | filled. When the item is associated with the NPC, an event to be executed is selected from a plurality of executable candidate events based on the type of the item. That is, the player can create various event occurrence states depending on which breeding body is raised and which species among the raised items are associated with which NPC.

The eleventh aspect is a computer-readable information storage medium storing the program of any one of the first to tenth aspects.
The “information storage medium” mentioned here includes, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, an IC memory, and the like. According to the eleventh mode, by causing a computer to read and execute the program of any one of the first to tenth modes, causing the computer to exert the same effect as any of the first to tenth modes. Can do.

The figure which shows the system structural example of a portable game device. The conceptual diagram for demonstrating the outline | summary of how to advance a game. The conceptual diagram for demonstrating the outline | summary of how to advance a game. The figure which shows the example of a game screen at the time of the "mind" setting in the 1st turn. The figure which shows the example of a game screen at the time of event play. The figure which shows the example of a game screen at the time of event seed cultivation. The figure which shows the example of a game screen at the time of event seed setting. The figure which shows the example of a game screen at the time of "mind" setting after the 2nd turn. The functional block diagram which shows a function structural example. The figure which shows the data structural example of an event data library. The figure which shows the data structural example of event charge division | segmentation data. The figure which shows the data structural example of mind choice setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of PC (player character) status data. The figure which shows the data structural example of NPC status data. The figure which shows the data structural example of event seed training part status data. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process. The flowchart continued from FIG. 18 is a flowchart continued from FIG. The figure for demonstrating a modification.

As an embodiment to which the present invention is applied, an example in which a text adventure game is executed in a portable game device which is a kind of electronic device will be described.
The "text adventure game" here refers to the player who is the user reading the dialogue and situation explanations of the characters displayed in the game screen (or listening to the voice read by the voice actor) It is a game in which a user can virtually experience a predetermined story by repeatedly selecting commands and actions. Depending on the story theme and the player's operation, the player character's ability value varies depending on the format in which the drama is simply read, the form in which the main character dressed as a detective uncovers the monster, and the selection of commands and actions. Various formats such as a simulation game format (for example, a romance simulation format in which a confession to the opposite sex is one goal) in which an event occurs and a game story branches by selection of a command or an action in the event, or a training game format can be taken.

[Configuration of game device]
FIG. 1 is an external view for explaining a configuration example of a portable game device. In the portable game device 1400 according to the present embodiment, a direction input key 1402 and a button switch 1404, a first liquid crystal display 1406, a second liquid crystal display 1408, a speaker 1410, and a control unit 1450 can be opened and closed with a hinge 1414. The foldable apparatus main body 1401 is provided.
On the display surfaces of the first liquid crystal display 1406 and the second liquid crystal display 1408, touch panels 1407 and 1409 that can touch and input arbitrary positions on the display screen by touching with a stylus pen 1416 or the like are mounted, respectively. .

  Further, the apparatus main body 1401 is provided with a memory card reader 1418 that can read and write data from a memory card 1440 that is a computer-readable information storage medium. The memory card 1440 stores programs and various setting data necessary for the control unit 1450 of the portable game apparatus 1400 to execute various arithmetic processes related to game play. In addition, the apparatus main body 1401 is provided with a built-in battery, a power button, a volume control button, and the like which are not shown.

  The touch panels 1407 and 1409 cover almost the entire areas of the display screens of the first liquid crystal display 1406 and the second liquid crystal display 1408 without shielding the display screen, respectively, and a touch operation that the player touches with the stylus pen 1416 (or a finger or the like). When this is done, contact position coordinates in an orthogonal coordinate system with the upper left as the origin can be output to the control unit 1450.

The control unit 1450 corresponds to a control board of the game apparatus, and includes various microprocessors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a VRAM, and the like. Various IC memories such as RAM and ROM are installed.
The control unit 1450 also receives signals from the wireless communication module 1412, the driver circuits of the first liquid crystal display 1406 and the second liquid crystal display 1408, the driver circuits of the touch panel 1407 and the touch panel 1409, the direction input key 1402 and the button switch 1404. A so-called I / F circuit (interface circuit) such as an amplifier circuit for outputting an audio signal to the speaker 1410 and a signal input / output circuit to the memory card reader 1418 is mounted. Each element mounted on the control unit 1450 is electrically connected via a bus circuit so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received.

  The control unit 1450 reads out the program and data stored in the memory card 1440 by the memory card reader 1418 and temporarily stores them in the IC memory to be mounted. Then, the read program is executed to execute arithmetic processing, and a game is executed by controlling each part of the portable game apparatus 1400 in accordance with operation inputs from the direction input key 1402, the button switch 1404, and the touch panels 1407 and 1409. .

In this embodiment, the portable game device 1400 is configured to read out necessary programs and various setting data from the memory card 1440. However, main programs and data installed in the control unit 1450 are stored in advance in the IC memory. It can be set as the structure which is carrying out. Alternatively, the wireless communication module 1412 may be connected to a wired / wireless communication line 1 such as the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), or a WAN (Wide Area Network), and may be downloaded from an external device and acquired. .
Further, the number of liquid crystal displays is not limited to two and may be three or more. Alternatively, a virtual plurality of displays can be obtained by virtually separating and using one display.

[Game Overview]
2 to 3 are conceptual diagrams for explaining an outline of how to proceed with the game in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a text adventure game is executed that is played while clearing a number of events until a predetermined date, with one day of the game world as one turn. In the game of the present embodiment, the player character who is the main character experiences various events (events) with other characters, and the evaluation (favorability and interest) that the opposite sex character has in the player character is enhanced. The final goal is to receive a confession from this opposite character on the last day.

The game starts from a predetermined date on the calendar in the game world.
As shown in FIG. 2, one day (one turn) starts from (1) setting the player character 2's intention as preparation for the day's activities. The “mind” here is a goal to be kept in mind when the player character 2 spends a day. In the present embodiment, “mind” is set for each of the two viewpoints of the action goal and the thought goal.
Specific examples of the former (action goal) include content that touches behavioral content such as “Greeting with a smile”, “Picking up trash”, “Friendly to the elderly”, “Conversation actively”. Specific examples of the latter (thinking target) include mental touches such as “Do not give up”, “Think about the other's feelings”, and “Do not give up”. In the drawing, each setting is expressed as “careful α” and “softness β” being selected.

  When “mind” is set, the mind parameter 10 which is an internal parameter of the player character 2 changes according to the set mind. In the example of FIG. 2, by selecting “mind α” and “mind β”, the parameters of “Hardness” and “Tenderness” will increase and the parameter of “Positive” will decrease if you spend one day as it is. Is shown. In the present embodiment, four parameters of “hard work”, “carefulness”, “kindness”, and “forward-looking” are set as the mind parameter 10, but the content and number depend on the game content and difficulty level assumed by the creator. It can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the “mind” setting screen in the present embodiment. The first center setting screen W2 and the second center setting screen W4 are displayed on the first liquid crystal display 1406 and the second liquid crystal display 1408, respectively.

On the first intention setting screen W2, a title 40, a date display 42 indicating the current virtual date, a player character image 44, and main character images 46a to 46d are displayed at the top.
In the second mind setting screen W4, a first selection field 48 for selecting the mind of action, a second selection field 50 for selecting the mind of thought, a parameter value display unit 52 indicating each value of the current mind parameter, And an end button display 54 for inputting an operation for ending the setting.

  In the first selection field 48 and the second selection field 50, when the corresponding part is touch-operated with the stylus pen 1416 or the like, it is determined that the selection operation starts, and a pull-down menu (for example, the pull-down menu 56 in FIG. 4) is displayed from the corresponding part. You can select “mind” from the options.

Returning to FIG. 2, when the “careful” setting is completed, it is finally possible to play the game with the specific action of the player character 2 for one day. A daily action consists of a set of events that occur.
Since the example of FIG. 2 corresponds to the first day of the game start, an event that can be forcibly generated is suitable as an event that can be played on that day.

  Each event involves various characters appearing in the game. In the present embodiment, the content is such that at least one of the main characters 4a to 4d with which the player character 2 can be in love is involved in the event. Is set. “Involvement” here refers to events such as conversations, dates, fights, video conferencing, etc., as well as events directly related to the player character 2, as well as recollections by looking at exchange diaries, letters, photographs taken together and gifts presented. This includes events that indirectly recognize the existence of the other party. The number of main characters 4a to 4d can also be set as appropriate. Characters are not limited to people but can be set to animals or imaginary beings (god or angel).

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen during event play in the present embodiment. The first event screen W6 and the second event screen W8 are displayed on the first liquid crystal display 1406 and the second liquid crystal display 1408, respectively.

  The example of FIG. 5 corresponds to a scene where the player character 2 selects an action in a conversation scene of an appearance character. On the first event screen W6, the opponent character (the main character 4d in this example) that the player character 2 speaks and the dialogue display section 60 of the character are displayed. On the second event screen W8, a player character 2 and an action selection column 62 are displayed. In the action selection column 62, a plurality of action options are displayed so as to be selectable in the same manner as in a known adventure game, and a guide for selection operation and selection decision operation is displayed. Of course, when the dialogue of the player character 2 is present, a display portion similar to the dialogue display portion 60 is also displayed on the second event screen W8. The player enjoys the story of the event while watching the dialogue line, and plays the event by selecting the action of the player character 2 at the action selection timing prepared in various places.

Such events include a form that follows a story of a single road, and a multi-ending form in which the end of the event changes depending on the result of the player selecting the action of the player character 2 at several story branch points as appropriate. Has brought diversity.
In any form, by clearing the event, each value of the mind parameter of the player character 2 is changed, and a state in which the event of the day changes the mind of the player character 2 is realized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, as an internal parameter of each of the main characters 4 a to 4 d, an evaluation parameter 12 is provided as a relation parameter indicating the relation between the character and the player character 2. The evaluation parameter 12 is changed according to the play result of the event, and the state of the relationship and the state of the mind of the main characters 4a to 4d involved in the event is also changed depending on the event with the player character 2. . In other words, the evaluation parameter 12 in the present embodiment indicates the degree of “love”, and may be configured to handle several elements constituting romantic feelings such as preference and interest as individual parameters. In the example of FIG. 2, the value of the evaluation parameter 12 is indicated by a heart mark (including a half body) arranged below each character image of the main characters 4a to 4d.

  When the event that occurs on the first day is cleared, the player character 2 rewards the event with a virtual nutrient 8 (for example, abundant water and nutrients) for growing an event seed that is a key item for generating the event on and after the next day. Including concepts such as liquid fertilizer, food, and ingredients. The virtual nutrient 8 is a kind of intake for breeding for generating an event seed and is an influence factor (factor element) for generating an item. In this embodiment, it is expressed as a thing like water put in the water heater 6.

  In order to obtain the amount of the acquired virtual nutrient 8, first, the basic amount 20 is calculated by a predetermined function from each value of the cardiac parameter 10 at the time when the present event is cleared. For example, the basic quantity 20 may be a sum of parameter values. Furthermore, the median value, average value, maximum value, etc. of the increase / decrease rate from the previous day of each value of the heart parameter 10 may be multiplied as a coefficient before the summation.

  Once the basic amount 20 is obtained, the basic amount 20 is corrected to increase or decrease based on the value of the evaluation parameter 12 of each of the main characters 4a to 4d (increase / decrease correction 22 in FIG. 2), and the total amount of the virtual nutrient 8 acquired today is calculated. To do. Specifically, for example, the value of the evaluation parameter 12 is divided into five stages of “love”, “like”, “not interested”, “hate”, “hate” based on a predetermined reference value, and “not interested” is increased or decreased. None, “like” to “love” are corrected to increase as the degree increases, and “hate” to “hate” are subtracted from the degree. The specific correction amount and correction rate can be set as appropriate in consideration of the game balance.

If the total amount of the virtual nutrient 8 acquired today is calculated, the player can grow the event seed 28 using the virtual nutrient 8.
The event seed 28 in the present embodiment is expressed as a fruit of a virtual plant 24 that is a breeding body using the virtual nutrient 8 as an intake for cultivation, and is one of items generated when the virtual plant 24 satisfies the maturity condition. One. On the game screen, a virtual pot for growing the virtual plant 24 is displayed as the event seed training unit 26. The event seed training unit 26 of the present embodiment is associated with four types of categories corresponding to the mind parameter types “hard”, “attentive”, “kindness”, and “forward” of the player character 2. In the figure, categories are indicated by triangles, squares, crosses, and hexagrams.

The player can arbitrarily distribute the virtual nutrient 8 to the event seed training unit 26 by a predetermined distribution operation input. When the amount of virtual nutrient 8 dispensed reaches a specified value, the virtual plant 24 is considered to have met the maturity condition. That is, it is considered that the event seed 28 has been sufficiently grown and fruited, and the player character 2 can acquire the event seed 28 having the category attribute of the event seed training unit 26. In other words, as a result of the distribution of the factor element called virtual nutrient 8, the event seed 28 that is an item is generated when the distributed amount satisfies a predetermined quantity satisfaction condition.
Here, the “specified value (quantity satisfaction condition)” can be set as appropriate, but is a value that can be reached when all the minimum virtual nutrients 8 that can be obtained in one turn of play are given to one event seed training unit 26. This is preferable.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an event seed growing screen in the present embodiment. The first training screen W10 and the second training screen W12 are displayed on the first liquid crystal display 1406 and the second liquid crystal display 1408, respectively.

  On the first breeding screen W10, the virtual amount 8 calculated from the basic amount generated from the mind of the player character 2 through the increase / decrease correction based on the evaluation parameters 12 of the main characters 4a to 4d is entered from the faucet 61 into the water 6. A screen conceptually showing the process of acquiring the virtual nutrient 8 is displayed so as to be supplied. In addition, an end operation button 64 for inputting a growth end operation is displayed on the first growth screen W10.

  On the second breeding screen W12, an event seed training unit 26 and a harvested event seed display unit 66 are displayed. In each event seed training section 26, virtual plants 24 are displayed that have different growth forms with respect to the prescribed value (= quantity satisfaction condition for item generation) of the virtual nutrient amount already distributed to each event seed training unit 26.

  The distribution of the virtual nutrient 8 is performed by touching the desired event seed training unit 26 with the stylus pen 1416, for example. During the touch operation, the water 6 is displayed above the event seed breeding unit, and a graphic display is displayed as if water is being applied, and the virtual nutrient 8 is distributed according to the touch time. Is done. The virtual nutrient 8 consumed by the distribution operation is preferably notified by the remaining amount of the virtual nutrient 8 in the water 6 on the first breeding screen W10.

  Returning to FIG. 2, when the distribution of the virtual nutrient 8 is completed, the player sets the acquired event seed 28 to the main characters 4a to 4d. This is an image of planting the event seed 28 in the mind of the other party involved in the next event. In the present embodiment, in one day setting operation, one event seed 28 can be set to any one of the main characters 4a to 4d, and when the event seed 28 is set, the event seed 28 is naturally consumed. Note that the number of event seeds 28 that can be set in one day setting operation is basically “1”, but the number may be set to “2” or more in consideration of the game balance.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an event seed set screen in the present embodiment. The first set screen W14 and the second set screen W16 are displayed on the first liquid crystal display 1406 and the second liquid crystal display 1408, respectively.

On the first set screen W14, main characters 4a to 4d to be set are displayed. In addition, a notification display 67 for notifying the presence or absence of an event that can occur next in accordance with the set event seed is displayed above each of the main characters 4a to 4d.
On the second set screen W16, set fields 68a to 68d corresponding to the main characters 4a to 4d, a harvested event seed list 70, and an end button display 71 for inputting a set end operation are displayed. In the set column 68 (68a to 68d), the event seed 72 already set in the corresponding main character 4a to 4d and the event seed 74 being set from the harvested event seed list 70 are displayed.

  The event seed setting operation is performed by the player dragging and dropping an image of a desired event seed in the harvested event seed list 70 to the desired set column 68 with the stylus pen 1416. Since the display of the notification display 67 on the first set screen W14 changes in response to the event seed 74 newly set by the setting operation, the player determines the desired main characters 4a to 4d from the change of the notification display 67. You can give an indication of whether you can play the event you are involved in the next turn. In other words, the event seed 28 is set so that the notification display 67 is attached to the desired main characters 4a to 4d.

  As described above, (1) setting of mind, (2) playing of forced event, (3) acquisition of virtual nutrients, (4) distribution of virtual nutrients and development of event seeds, (5) set of event seeds The turn of the first day of the game is completed through the action, and the virtual date in the game is changed to the next set date (for example, the next day). The setting of the virtual date is not limited to one day, and time units according to game contents such as am / pm unit, week unit, month unit, year unit, etc. can be set as appropriate.

FIG. 3 shows the flow of game play after the second turn.
Even after the 2nd turn, first set “care” as preparation for the activity of the day (1).
In the “mind” option, four categories corresponding to the types of mind parameters 10 according to the degree of influence on the types “hard work”, “carefulness”, “kindness”, and “forward-looking” are set. In the figure, the corresponding categories are indicated by triangles, squares, crosses, and pentagrams.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a setting screen for the second and subsequent turns. Basically, it is the same as the first mind setting screen W2 and the second mind setting screen W4 (see FIG. 4) on the first day (first turn), but the action currently selected above the player character image 44. An intention category display 80 indicating the categories of “mind” and “mind” of thought is displayed. Further, an event category display 82 for notifying the category of events that each main character can generate in this turn is displayed above the main character images 46a to 46d. The event category display 82 indicates that an unexecuted event that matches the category of the event seed set for each main character is assigned to the main character.

  Returning to FIG. 3, when the setting of the intention is completed, an event that occurs in the day is selected (2). First, as events to be selection candidates, a plurality of events each of which is associated with the main characters 4a to 4d are allocated in advance. This is designated as event 14 in charge. Each event included in the assigned event 14 is set with four categories corresponding to the category attribute of the event seed 28 and the “mind” category. In the figure, each corresponding category is indicated by the same triangle, square, cross, and pentagram marks as the event seed 28 category and the “mind” category notation.

The event that occurs today is selected for each of the main characters 4a-4d for which the event seed 28 has been set before the previous day. The selection condition is an event corresponding to the category of the condition 1: the set event seed 16, and one of the conditions 2: an event corresponding to the category of today's “mind” setting is selected by lottery. The selected event corresponds to the germination of the event seed 28, and the set event seed corresponding to the selected event is consumed.
The automatically generated event (forced event) related to a specific date and time (for example, Christmas, school festival, etc.) necessary for the progress of the game is a set of “mind” category and event seed 28 set in this way. It is forcibly selected regardless of the presence or absence and setting.

  In the example of FIG. 8, a triangular event category display 82 is given to the main character 46 d, and an event seed having a triangular category attribute is set on the previous day (previous turn), and an unexecuted corresponding to the event seed is set. You are notified that an event exists. If the player selects a setting option of the same triangle category with the setting of “mind” of action or “mind” of thought, the event of the main character 4d occurs this turn. The current setting category is presented in the vicinity of the player character image 44 by the setting category display 80. The player may set “mind” so that the mind category display 80 matches the event category display 82 of the main character 46d who is the thinker of the player character 2 (also the thinker of the player). Become. In the example of FIG. 8, since the event category display 82 and the category display 80 given to the main character image 46d of the main character 4d coincide with each other in a triangular display, an event involving the main character 4d occurs. It is shown that.

  Returning to FIG. 3, if an event to be generated is selected, event play can be performed in the same manner as shown in FIG. Each value of the mind parameter 10 of the player character 2 changes according to the result of the event, and the value of the evaluation parameter 12 of the main characters 4a to 4d also changes. For example, in the example of FIG. 3, by performing an event with the same main character 4d as in the first day of FIG. 2, the evaluation parameter 12 (indicated by a heart symbol) of the main character 4d is increased, and the love feeling is further improved. It shows that.

  Then, similarly to the first day, the virtual nutrient 8 acquired today is determined based on the values of the heart parameter 10 and the evaluation parameter 12, and the event seed can be grown again with the virtual nutrient 8. Produce a successful event seed 28 to acquire a new event seed, or if there are previously acquired event seeds, use them to set the event seed at the end of today's activity and end today's turn .

Thereafter, the turn is repeated until a predetermined final day in the same manner as the second turn.
When playing until the last day, the main character having the largest value of the final evaluation parameter 12 is selected, and if the value of the evaluation parameter 12 satisfies a predetermined happy-end criterion, the main character is loved by the player character 2 It will be a happy ending that appears to confess. If the happy ending criteria are not met, it will be a bad ending that will not appear in love confession.

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Next, a functional configuration example for executing the above-described game will be described.
FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100, a processing unit 200, a sound output unit 350, an image display unit 360, a communication unit 370, and a storage unit 500.

  The operation input unit 100 outputs an operation input signal to the processing unit 200 in accordance with various operation inputs made by the player. For example, a button switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a trackball, a multi-axis detection type acceleration sensor having two or more detection axes, or a single axis detection type acceleration sensor unit combined with different detection axis directions, at least two or more directions This can be realized by a multi-directional detection type inclination sensor that enables the detection directions of the two or a single direction detection type inclination sensor unit combined with different detection directions. The direction input key 1402 and the button switch 1404 in FIG. 1 correspond to this.

The operation input unit 100 includes a contact position detection unit 102.
The contact position detection unit 102 is realized by a device that can detect a contact position to the display screen range. The touch panels 1407 and 1409 in FIG. 1 correspond to this.

The processing unit 200 is realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU and a GPU, an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit), and an IC memory, and includes the operation input unit 100 and the storage unit 500. Data input / output control is performed with each functional unit. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, and operation input signals from the operation input unit 100 to control the operation of the portable game apparatus 1400. In FIG. 1, the control unit 1450 corresponds to the processing unit 200.
The processing unit 200 in the present embodiment includes a game calculation unit 210, a sound generation unit 250, an image generation unit 260, and a communication control unit 270.

  The game calculation unit 210 executes various processes for controlling the progress of the game with a predetermined period unit in the virtual calendar of the game world as an event period. In the present embodiment, according to the scenario data 510 stored in the storage unit 500, an event period is repeatedly set during the development of a large-scale game story to manage the game progress.

  In addition, the game calculation unit 210 according to the present embodiment includes an action parameter setting unit 212, a parameter value changing unit 214, a factor element acquisition unit 216, an item generation unit 218, an association setting unit 220, and an event execution control unit 222. And a notice display control unit 224 and an ending control unit 226.

  The action parameter setting unit 212 “being minded” as an action parameter of the player character 2 in response to a predetermined mind setting operation input for each event period (corresponding to one turn of the present embodiment) provided in the game. And processing related to selection and setting of “mind” of thought.

  The parameter value changing unit 214 changes the values of internal parameters of the player character 2 and the main characters 4a to 4d according to the progress of the game. Specifically, the mind parameter 10 (see FIG. 2) of the player character 2 is changed in accordance with the set “mind”, and the player character 2 is involved in the mind parameter 10 and the event according to the result of the event play. The value of the evaluation parameter 12 such as NPC (non-playable character) including the main characters 4a to 4d is changed.

  The factor element acquisition unit 216 causes the player character 2 to acquire a factor element that is an element for generating an item in accordance with the game play. Specifically, the amount and / or type of elements that can be distributed to the item generator is varied. In this embodiment, the item is the event seed 28, the breeding body that is the item generator is the virtual plant 24, and the breeding-like intake that is the factor element corresponds to the virtual nutrient 8 (see FIG. 2).

  More specifically, the factor element acquisition unit 216 calculates a basic amount 20 based on each value of the mind parameter 10 reflecting the event play result of one turn, and the main character 4a that also reflects the event play result. Based on the value of the evaluation parameter 12 of ˜4d, the basic amount 20 is corrected to increase or decrease, and the amount of the virtual nutrient 8 that can be distributed this turn is calculated.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the virtual nutrient 8 is made into one type, it is good also as a structure which sets multiple types. The basis for calculating the basic quantity 20 is not limited to the value of the internal parameter of the player character 2. It may be based on the type and number of items acquired in the event (for example, items dropped by enemies in RPG (role playing game)).

  The item generator 218 distributes the acquired factor elements to the item generators according to a predetermined distribution operation input, and changes the display form of the item generators according to the amount of the distributed factor elements. Processing for display control and processing for generating an item from a distribution-destination item generator when the amount of distributed factor elements satisfies a predetermined quantity satisfaction condition are executed.

  That is, the acquired ingestion food for raising is given to a breeding body according to a predetermined operation input, and processing related to the breeding of the breeding body is executed. More specifically, for example, in the game screen for event seed development (see FIG. 6), management of the distributed virtual nutrient 8, change of the display form of the virtual plant 24 based on the total amount of the distributed virtual nutrient 8, event seed 28 occurrence management is executed. In the generation management of the event seed 28, the event seed 28 having the category attribute of the training section is generated by detecting the event seed training section 26 in which the total amount of the distributed virtual nutrients 8 has reached a specified value (maturity condition).

  The association setting unit 220 executes processing related to a set of event seeds that associates the generated event seed 28 with any of a plurality of NPCs (non-playable characters) in accordance with the operation input of the player.

  The event execution control unit 222 executes processing related to selection and execution of events that occur every event period. Specifically, selection of a compulsory event that satisfies a predetermined automatic occurrence condition, for each NPC for which the event seed is set, an event associated with the event seed set from among the events related to the NPC, and A process related to selection of an event corresponding to the set “mind” is executed. Then, the selected event is generated in the game, and the event play is executed according to the operation input of the player.

  The notice display control unit 224 notifies the player of the presence or absence of an executable event. Specifically, in the game screen (see FIG. 8) for setting the mind, the processing related to the display of the mind category display 80 and the event category display 82, and the notification display 67 in the game screen for the event seed set (see FIG. 7). Processing related to display is executed.

  The ending control unit 226 executes the game by changing the ending type of the game based on the final relation parameter value for each NPC. Specifically, in the virtual calendar of the game world, good ending and bad ending are selected and controlled according to the maximum value of the evaluation parameter 12 of the main characters 4a to 4d when a predetermined final date is reached.

  The sound generation unit 250 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec that can play back an audio file, and the like. BGM and sound signals of various operation sounds are generated and output to the sound output unit 350.

  The sound output unit 350 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 250. In FIG. 1, the speaker 1410 corresponds to this.

  The image generation unit 260 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generation unit 260 generates one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds) based on the processing result by the game calculation unit 210, and outputs an image signal of the generated game screen to the image display unit 360. To do.

The image display unit 360 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 260. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display.
In the present embodiment, an upper display unit 362 and a lower display unit 364 are included, and the first liquid crystal display 1406 and the second liquid crystal display 1408 in FIG.

  The communication control unit 270 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 370.

  The communication unit 370 is connected to the communication line 1 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like, and the wireless communication module 1412 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 500 stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the processing unit 200 to control the portable game device 1400 in an integrated manner, a game program necessary for executing the game, various data, and the like. . Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the processing unit 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM and a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM and DVD. In FIG. 1, this corresponds to an IC memory or a memory card 1440 mounted on the control unit 1450.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 500 stores a system program 501 and a game program 502. The system program 501 is a program for realizing basic functions of input / output as a computer of the portable game apparatus 1400. The game program 502 is application software for realizing the function as the game calculation unit 210 by being read and executed by the processing unit 200, but may be configured as a part of the system program 501.

In addition, in the storage unit 500, game scenario data 510, event data library 512, event assignment classification data 513, mind option setting data 514, ending data 524, and notice display icon data are prepared as data prepared in advance. 526 is stored.
Further, virtual date 516, PC (player character) status data 518, NPC status data 520, and event seed training unit status data 522 are stored as data that is generated and updated as needed as the game is prepared and progressed. Is done.
In addition, data (for example, a timer value and a counter) necessary for executing a process related to the progress of the game is also stored as appropriate.

  The game scenario data 510 stores data for managing and defining the flow of the entire game excluding individual events. The timing at which the event period is set while the game is in progress is defined by the data.

As shown in FIG. 10, the event data library 512 stores a plurality of event data 512a defining each event that can be executed in the event period.
One event data 512a includes an event ID 512b for identifying the event, event scenario data 512c, and event result setting data 512f.

The event scenario data 512c includes information such as dialogue for progressing the event, text and images of situation explanations, audio playback order, and branch settings. This can be realized in the same manner as small scenario data related to an event such as a known adventure game.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the images of the player character 2 and the main characters 4a to 4d displayed on the first event screen W6 and the second event screen W8, the background, and the dialogue display unit 60 are displayed. The text, the option text displayed in the action selection column 62, and the like are also set in time series by the event scenario data 512c.

  The event result setting data 512f defines a process after clearing an event according to the game result of the event. For example, in the case of a multi-ending event including a branch, the parameter value change setting 512h is stored in association with each action option 512g. In this embodiment, the value of the mind parameter 10 of the player character 2 and the value of the evaluation parameter 12 of the main characters 4a to 4d involved are changed along with the event play. It is defined how much the value of the evaluation parameter 12 of which main character 4a to 4d is changed.

Returning to FIG. 9, the event charge division data 513 is provided for each of the main characters 4a to 4d, and information related to the events related to the main characters is collected.
For example, as shown in FIG. 11, information on the generation requirement 513d is stored in association with the assigned character ID 513a and a plurality of event IDs 513c divided into categories 513b.

In the present embodiment, four categories corresponding to the four parameters (“hard work”, “carefulness”, “kindness”, and “forward-looking”) of the heart parameter 10 are prepared as the category 513b. As the generation requirement 513d for events belonging to these categories, “same seed” is set. This means that the event seed 28 having the attribute of the same category is set as a condition for generating the corresponding event.
Further, an event belonging to the “forced” category 513b corresponds to a so-called forced event, and as an occurrence requirement 513d, a time period such as a specific period or a specific day of the week in the virtual calendar of the game space, possession of a specific item (such as clothes of specific clothes) Specified elements) and specific parameter values and value ranges.

Referring back to FIG. 9, the intention option setting data 514 stores information related to the “mind” setting option.
For example, as shown in FIG. 12, for each option 514a, a type 514b indicating whether the mind of action or a mind of thinking, a category 514c corresponding to four kinds of mind parameters 10, and a parameter value change amount 514d are associated with each other. Stored. The parameter value change amount 514d defines how much of the four types of values of the heart parameter 10 are changed when the option is selected / set.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the virtual date 516 stores date and time information on the calendar of the game world at the current time.

The PC status data 518 stores information on various parameters related to the player character 2.
For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the PC status data 518 includes a heart parameter 518a, a mind setting data 518f, a distributable virtual nutrient amount 518g, and a harvested event seed list 518h.
The mind parameter 518a includes a hard work parameter value 518b, an attentive parameter value 518c, a tenderness parameter value 518d, and a forward parameter value 518e.
The mind setting data 518f stores two types of information regarding the kind of mind selection selected on the mind setting screen, that is, the “mind” type of behavior and the “mind” type of thought.
The distributable virtual nutrient amount 518g stores data indicating the amount of the virtual nutrient 8 that can be used for growing the event seed.
In the harvested event seed list 518h, information on event seeds that have been harvested but not yet set is stored as a correspondence of the number of unset events by category attribute of the event seed.

Returning to FIG. 9, the NPC status data 520 stores information on various parameters related to the NPC appearing in the game, and is prepared for each NPC.
For example, as shown in FIG. 14, one NPC status data 520 includes a character ID 520a corresponding to the status data, an evaluation parameter value 520b, a set event seed list 520c, and an executed event ID list 520f.

  The set event seed list 520c stores the remaining number 520e of the event seed set by the event seed setting operation and not yet consumed for the execution of the event in association with each category 520d.

  The executed event ID list 520f is generated when the corresponding character of the NPC status data 520 is the main character 4a to 4d, and among the events assigned by the event assignment division data 513 (see FIG. 11), play is performed. The completed event ID 513c is stored. Note that management may be performed using flags indicating all event IDs assigned to each person.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the event seed training unit status data 522 stores data indicating the state of each event seed training unit 26. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, for each training department ID 522a, a distributed virtual nutrient total amount 522b that stores the total value of the already distributed virtual nutrients is associated with a category 522c that is an attribute of the event seed training department. Store.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the ending data 524 stores various data for executing the ending. Event data in forced event format or video may be used. In the present embodiment, the data includes good ending data for drawing a scene in which the main characters 4a to 4d appear in the confession of love to the player character 2 and bad ending data in which nobody appears in the confession of love.

  The notice display icon data 526 displays a notification display 67 displayed on the event seed setting screen (see FIG. 7), a mind category display 80 and an event category display 82 displayed on the mind setting screen (see FIG. 8). Store icon data for.

[Description of process flow]
Next, the flow of processing in this embodiment will be described. A series of processing flow described here is realized by the processing unit 200 reading and executing the game program 502. Although description regarding the output of the game sound is omitted, it may be configured to appropriately control the reproduction of the game sound as in the known text adventure game.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in the present embodiment. First, the processing unit 200 performs an initialization operation (step S2). Specifically, a predetermined date is set as the virtual date 516, an initial value is stored in the heart parameter (FIG. 13; hard work parameter value 518b to forward parameter value 518e) of the PC status data 518, and a distributable virtual nutrient amount 518g. And the harvested event seed list 518h is initialized to “0”. Further, the evaluation parameter value 520b and the set event seed list 520c of the NPC status data 520 (see FIG. 14) of the main characters 4a to 4d are set to “0” and initialized.

Next, the processing unit 200 executes a game start process (step S4) and displays a mind setting screen (see FIG. 4) (step S6). Then, with reference to the event assignment data 513 of each of the main characters 4a to 4d (see FIG. 11), an event of the category “forced” that satisfies the generation requirement 513d is extracted (step S8), and the event category of the extracted event The display 82 is displayed in the vicinity of the main character images 46a to 46d in charge of the first center setting screen W2 (step S10).
Further, the processing unit 200 extracts an event that has not occurred corresponding to the type of the event seed 28 that has been set for each of the main characters 4a to 4d (step S12), and keeps an event category display 82 of the extracted event that has not occurred. It is displayed in the vicinity of the main character images 46a to 46d in charge of the setting screen (step S14).

  In the display control of the event category display 82 in steps S10 and S14, which of the main characters 4a to 4 is the event that is forcibly generated on the day today (that is, the current turn) and the event that is generated by the set of the event seed 28. It plays a function of notifying the player of which category of event it is involved with 4d.

Next, if a predetermined selection operation input to the first selection column 48 or the second selection column 50 (see FIG. 4) in the second center setting screen W4 is detected during the center setting screen display (step S16). The processing unit 200 selects the “mind” of the action of the player character of the day by the selection operation in the first selection field 48, and the “mind” of the player character's thought by the selection operation in the second selection field 50. Select / set (step S18).
Specifically, for example, when a touch operation on the first selection field 48 or the second selection field 50 is detected, the pull-down menu 56 controls the display so that the option 514a matching the type 514b of the intention option setting data 514 can be selected. (See FIG. 12).

  When the action “mind” and the thought “mind” are selected by the selection operation, the processing unit 200 sets the mind category display 80 corresponding to the category associated with the selected option 514a to the first mind setting. It is displayed near the player character image 44 in the screen W2 (step S20).

Further, referring to the parameter value change amount 514d corresponding to each selected option 514a, the increase / decrease direction in which each of the “hard”, “attentive”, “kindness”, and “forward” heart parameter values of the PC status data 518 changes is changed. A notice is displayed, and the display of the parameter value display section 52 of the second setting screen W4 is updated (step S22).
That is, the player can obtain information on the category attribute of an event that may occur in the current turn from the event category display 82 attached to the main character images 46a to 46d on the first intention setting screen W2. Then, the intention is changed and set so that the intention category display 80 matches the event category display 82 of the desired main character images 46a to 46d, and adjustment can be made so that the events with the desired main characters 4a to 4d are successfully generated. .
The processes in steps S16 to S22 are repeated until a predetermined intention selection end operation input is detected, such as touching the end button display 54 (NO in step S24).

  If the intention selection end operation input is detected (YES in step S24), the processing unit 200 next extracts the events for one day to be generated from now for each main character (step S26). Specifically, referring to the assigned event list data 513 for each of the main characters 4a to 4d, events belonging to the category “force” satisfying the occurrence requirement 513d, as well as the categories “hard work”, “attentiveness”, “kindness”, “positive” Among them, the event seed 28 of the same category is set and any one of the registered events is extracted, and a predetermined upper limit number of events (for example, 1 to 2 events) that can be executed in one day is selected from the extracted events. Select with.

  Then, the processing unit 200 executes the process of loop A for all the events extracted as today's one day, and enables the player character 2 to play the event on today's day (steps S40 to S48; FIG. 17).

  In the process of loop A, first, the processing unit 200 starts a processing target event (step S42). Then, the event result setting data 512f (see FIG. 10) of the event data 512a of the event that has started execution is referred to, and the heart of the player character 2 depends on the event play result such as the player's selection operation result performed during the event. Each value of the parameter 10 is changed (step S44; FIG. 17), the main characters 4a to 4d involved in the event and other NPC evaluation parameter values 520b not participating in the event are changed (step S46). Create a state in the game where the behavior of 2 changes the state of the inner surface of the person and the evaluation of the surroundings.

  If the processing of the loop A is executed for all the events extracted in step S24, the processing unit 200 next displays and controls an event seed growing game screen (see FIG. 6) (step S60).

Next, the processing unit 200 calculates the basic amount 20 of the virtual nutrient 8 based on each value of the current heart parameter 10 by, for example, adding the parameter values (step S62), and the main characters 4a to 4d. Based on the evaluation parameter value 520b, the increase / decrease is corrected, the amount of the virtual nutrient 8 acquired in this turn is calculated, and added to the distributable virtual nutrient amount 518g of the PC status data 518 (step S64).
The correction of the basic amount can be set as appropriate. For example, a correction coefficient (for example, 0.6 to 1.4) corresponding to the evaluation parameter value 520b is calculated for each of the main characters 4a to 4d according to a predetermined conversion table, and the previously calculated basic amount is multiplied by the correction coefficient. It is also good. And if the amount of the virtual nutrient 8 acquired this time can be calculated, this is added to the distributable virtual nutrient amount 518g, and the current distributable virtual nutrient amount 518g is added to the water 6 in the first growth screen W10. As a graphic and notifies the player (step S66).
Note that the basic amount calculation method and correction method are not limited to those described above, and the desired game balance is determined in consideration of various game settings such as the number of mental parameters, the type of evaluation parameter, the number of main characters, and the total number of turns. It can be set as appropriate.

Then, an operation of continuously touching any event seed training unit 26 on the screen for 0.3 seconds or more is detected as a distribution operation input to the training unit (YES in step S68), and the processing unit 200 performs the distribution operation input. In accordance with (for example, touch duration), the distributed virtual nutrient total amount 522b to the event seed training unit 26 that has been touched is increased (see FIG. 15; step S70), and the increased distributed virtual nutrient amount 522a is increased. In response, the graphic display is changed so that the virtual plant 24 grows (step S72). Of course, according to the dispensing operation, the distributable virtual nutrient amount 518g is subtracted by the distributed amount.
Through these steps S70 to S72, the player can cultivate the type of event seed 28 that the player wishes to generate next with the privilege acquired by clearing the event.

  When a predetermined distribution end operation input is detected, or when the distributable virtual nutrient amount 518g reaches “0”, the processing unit 200 determines that the distribution end condition is satisfied (YES in step S74) and has already been distributed. The event seed training unit 26 that satisfies the predetermined growth completion condition in which the virtual nutrient total amount 522b is the quantity satisfaction condition is extracted (step S82). That is, the one that satisfies the item generation condition and the one that satisfies the predetermined maturity condition and the fruiting condition as referred to in the breeding body are extracted.

Then, “0” is set to reset the distributed virtual nutrient total amount 522b of the extracted event seed training unit 26 (step S84), and the display form of the virtual plant 24 of the event seed training unit 26 is updated (step S84). Step S86). For example, a display in which a plant dies and the pot becomes empty is suitable.
Furthermore, the processing unit 200 registers the new event seed 28 having the category attribute of the extracted event seed training unit 26 in the harvested event seed list 518h (see FIG. 13; step S88). As a result, the event seed 28 can be harvested.

  Next, the processing unit 200 controls display of the event seed setting screen (see FIG. 7; step S100), and detects an input of a predetermined event seed setting operation (step S102). Specifically, the set operation is performed by detecting an operation of dragging and dropping from any event seed image in the harvested event seed list 70 displayed at the lower part of the second set screen W14 to any of the set fields 68a to 68d. It is determined that an input has been detected.

  Then, the processing unit 200 registers the set event seed 28 in the set event seed list 520c of the main characters 4a to 4d corresponding to the set fields 68a to 68d that are set destinations (see FIG. 14; step). Conversely, the registration of the event seed is deleted from the harvested event seed list 518h of the PC status data 518 (see FIG. 13; step S106). Furthermore, the icon of the set event seed 28 is moved and displayed to any of the set fields 68a to 68d that are set destinations in the second set screen W14 (step S108).

  On the other hand, if a predetermined event seed release operation input, such as dragging and dropping the icon of the event seed 28 already displayed in the set fields 68a to 68d, is detected (YES in step S110). The processing unit 200 registers the event seed 28 to be released in the harvested event seed list 518h (step S112), and the main characters 4a to 4d corresponding to the set fields 68a to 68d for which the event seed has been released. Registration is deleted from the set event seed list 520c (step 114). Then, the icon of the event seed 28 for which the release operation has been performed is deleted (step S116). With this, the event seed once set can be canceled.

  Next, the processing unit 200 updates the display of the notification display 67 (see FIG. 7) (step S118). Specifically, referring to the event division data 513, the set event seed list 520c and the executed event ID list 520f of the NPC status data 520, the same category as the event seed set for each of the main characters 4a to 4d The presence / absence of an unexecuted event is determined, and if there is a corresponding event, a notification display 67 is displayed in the vicinity of the images of the main characters 4a to 4d on the first set screen W14.

  If a set end operation input for a predetermined event seed is detected (YES in step S120), the processing unit 200 next determines whether or not the current virtual date 516 has reached a predetermined deadline date, that is, the last date (step). S122). If not reached (NO in step S122), the virtual date 516 is advanced by a specified amount (step S124), and the process proceeds to step S6. In the present embodiment, the virtual date 516 is advanced by one day. However, since the period of one turn can be appropriately set according to the game content, the advancement of the virtual date 516 is also adjusted to the period of one turn. To do.

  If the deadline date has been reached, it is determined that the event period has ended (YES in step S122), and the processing unit 200 selects one of the main characters 4a to 4d having the highest evaluation parameter value 520b at the present time. (Step S126), it is determined whether or not the evaluation parameter value 520b satisfies a predetermined clear condition (Step S128).

If the clear condition is not satisfied (NO in step S128), the processing unit 200 controls the display of a game screen in which no player confesses love, for example, as bad ending (step S130). Exit.
On the other hand, when the clear condition is satisfied (YES in step S128), as a good ending, the main character having the highest evaluation parameter value 520b among the main characters 4a to 4d confesses love to the player character 2. The display of the game screen such as appearing on the screen is controlled (step S132), and the series of processing ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the event seed 28 that has been distributed and nurtured by allocating the virtual nutrient 8 acquired according to the result of the event play is set to a desired event participation destination (main characters 4a to 4d). Therefore, it is possible to realize a new game in which the player can control the generation timing and generation destination of the next event.

  Furthermore, the event seed 28 is provided with a plurality of categories (types) based on the contents of the event, and the next event is the content related to the generation destination (main characters 4a to 4d). The content corresponding to the category is selected. Therefore, the player can control the content of the event to some extent.

Furthermore, the category of the event seed 28 is also associated with the category of the “mind” setting of the player character 2. In order to generate the next event, it is necessary to match the set of event seeds with the “mind” category set by the player character 2.
In other words, by summing up the training of the event seed 28 and the category matching requirements for the occurrence of an event, we hope to improve the relationship with a specific person by spending a day with care ("mind" setting + event play). Over time (cultivation of event seed + event seed set), if it matches well with wishes (set of the previous day's event seeds + matching the category of the next day's intention), an event that deepens the relationship with the specific person desired, A success story where wishes are realized little by little can be realized on the game in a pseudo manner.

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As described above, the embodiment to which the present invention is applied has been described. However, the applicable embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and additions, omissions, and modifications of components can be appropriately made. .

  For example, although the adventure game has been described as an example in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the adventure game. If a repeated event period corresponding to one turn of the above embodiment is set, for example, it can be applied to a configuration of an event part inserted in a simulation game or a shooting game as well as RPG.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the virtual plant 24 was set as a breeding body for producing | generating the item called the event seed | species 28, an item production | generation body is not only a growing plant but has a process of a stepwise or continuous change. Any target can be set as appropriate. In addition, the number of item generators can be set as appropriate.
Moreover, although only one type of virtual nutrient 8 is made to appear during the game as a factor element required for item generation, it is possible to make a plurality of types of factor elements appear.

For example, instead of or in addition to the virtual nutrient 8, before and after Steps S62 to S66, the parameter values of each of the four categories of the mental parameter 10 of “hard”, “attentive”, “kindness” and “forward” It is also possible to calculate the amounts of four different types of virtual fertilizers corresponding to. Then, various virtual fertilizers are set at different levels for accelerating the growth, and the virtual plant 24 of any event seed training unit 26 is provided by providing the virtual plant 24 with the virtual fertilizer in the same manner as the distribution of the virtual nutrient 8. It may be possible to grow with priority (variation of the growth rate).
Alternatively, the event seed training unit 26 originally has no category setting, and before and after steps S70 to S72, the step of determining the category of the virtual plant 24 of the event seed training unit 26 according to the ratio of the virtual fertilizer already given. The event seed training unit 26 can train the same type of event seed at a time.

  For example, FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram showing examples of factor elements, items, and item generators in a game in which the player character 2 enjoys the process of growing as a full-fledged warrior in an RPG-like world. The player character 2 forms a team with at least one of the main characters 4a to 4d, and plays various quests (synonymous with missions) as a kind of event at various locations in the RPG world.

  When an event (quest) is played, a plurality of types of materials 7 necessary for manufacturing weapons can be acquired as factor elements. When the acquired material 7 is thrown into the weapon manufacturing container 27 that is an item generator, various types of weapons 25 that are items go through a step-by-step generation process by magic according to the type and quantity of the material 7 that has been thrown. Generated. The generation process is displayed on the screen as, for example, item display 25a → 25b → 25c of the growth process in the figure. When a predetermined quantity satisfaction condition defined for various weapons is satisfied, a new weapon 25 is generated from the weapon manufacturing container 27, and the player character 2 gives the generated weapon 25 to the main characters 4a to 4d and associates them. Trigger the next event (ie quest).

  The weapon 25 as an item is given a predetermined weapon attribute in the same manner as the attribute category is given to the event seed 28. Further, a plurality of types of quests corresponding to weapon attributes (such as “attack quest”, “defense quest”, and “rescue quest” in the figure) are assigned to the main characters 4a to 4d. Further, the player character 2 selects equipment having an attribute corresponding to the weapon attribute as preparation for the start of the turn.

If processing is performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment with such settings, the player character corresponds to the weapon attribute of the weapon 25 set to the main characters 4a to 4d from among the quests assigned to the main characters 4a to 4d. The type of quest corresponding to the equipment attribute of 2 is selected, generated and controlled.
In the embodiment described above, the result of playing the quest that has occurred affects the type and quantity of the material 7 acquired in the turn, just as the amount of the virtual nutrient 8 changes according to the event play result. .

  In addition to the example of FIG. 19, the items include animals, virtual creatures such as shikigami and summoned beasts, growing magical tools, and tools that increase or decrease the use of this part, such as ladders and ropes, that change some lengths and sizes. , Etc. can be set. In addition, as factor elements for generating or nurturing them, materials and parts such as wood, metal, IC chips, spellbooks, money, etc., food (food) as food for breeding, electricity, water, liquid fertilizer, etc., as appropriate It can be set. An item generator corresponding to a place for generating an item may appropriately set a container, a factory, a paddy, a farm, a farm, a field, a water tank, a craftsman who creates an item, and the like.

In the above embodiment, the portable game device 1400 is exemplified as the game device. However, a stationary home game device, an arcade game device, or the like may be used.
Furthermore, electronic devices that execute games are not limited to electronic devices sold as “game devices”, but also electronic devices such as mobile phones, compact digital cameras, music players, and personal computers that can execute application software. Since an executable computer is built in or it can be said that the computer itself, the electronic device for realizing the present invention can be obtained.

2 player characters 4a to 4d main character 8 virtual nutrient 10 heart parameter 12 evaluation parameter 24 virtual plant 26 event seed training unit 28 event seed 100 operation input unit 200 processing unit 210 game calculation unit 212 action parameter setting unit 214 parameter value change unit 216 Factor element acquisition unit 218 Item generation unit 220 Association setting unit 222 Event execution control unit 500 Storage unit 502 Game program 510 Game scenario data 512 Event data library 512f Event result setting data 513 Event assignment classification data 514 Attention option setting data 516 Virtual date 518 PC (player character) status data 518a heart parameter 518f heart setting data 518g distribution Notional virtual nutrient amount 518h Harvested event seed list 520 NPC (non-playable character) status data 520b Evaluation parameter value 520c Event seed list set 522 Event seed training section status data 1400 Portable game device 1401 Device main body 1404 Button switch 1406 First 1 liquid crystal display 1407 touch panel 1408 second liquid crystal display 1409 touch panel 1450 control unit

Claims (10)

A program for causing a computer to execute a game,
Factor element acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined factor element when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Item generating means for generating an item when the acquired factor element satisfies the predetermined condition;
Associating means for associating the generated item with one of a plurality of NPCs (non-playable characters) in accordance with a player's operation input;
Action parameter setting means for setting the action parameter of the player character for each event period in accordance with a predetermined selection operation input;
Event execution control means for performing control for executing an event associated with the set action parameter, in which an NPC associated with the item appears.
A program for causing the computer to function as In response to the action parameter set by the action parameter setting means, the computer is caused to function as an internal parameter changing means for changing the value of the internal parameter of the player character,
The factor element acquisition means varies the amount and / or type of the factor element to be acquired based on the value of the internal parameter.
The program according to claim 1. When the event execution control means is associated with the behavior parameter set by the behavior parameter setting means and there is an executable event, the event is executed,
2. The computer according to claim 1, wherein the computer is caused to function as first notice means for notifying a player of the presence / absence of an event executable by the event execution control means based on the behavior parameter set by the behavior parameter setting means. 2. The program according to 2. A program for causing a computer to execute a game,
Factor element acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined factor element when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Item generating means for generating an item when the acquired factor element satisfies the predetermined condition;
Associating means for associating the generated item with any of a plurality of NPCs according to a player's operation input;
Event execution control means for performing control to execute an executable event in which an NPC associated with the item appears;
Second notice means for notifying the player of the presence or absence of an event executable by the event execution control means based on the item and NPC associated by the association means;
A program for causing the computer to function as A program for causing a computer to execute a game,
A factor element acquisition means for acquiring, as a factor element, an ingestion for growth necessary for the growth of a virtual rearing body when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A growth control means for giving the obtained factor element to the breeding body according to an operation input of a player to grow the breeding body,
Item generating means for generating an item that satisfies the predetermined condition that the breeding body satisfies a predetermined maturity condition,
Associating means for associating the generated item with any of a plurality of NPCs according to a player's operation input;
Event execution control means for performing control to execute an event in which an NPC associated with the item appears;
A program for causing the computer to function as The breeding control means controls the breeding of each breeding body by giving the breeding intake to a plurality of the breeding bodies according to a player's distribution operation input,
The item generating means generates an item of a type corresponding to the type of the breeding body that satisfies the predetermined maturity condition among the plurality of breeding bodies,
The event execution control means selects and executes an event to be executed from among a plurality of events in which the NPC appears, using the item type associated with the NPC.
The program according to claim 5. The game is a game that proceeds with repeated event periods,
The factor element acquisition means acquires the factor element according to an event that occurred during an event period.
The program as described in any one of Claims 1-6. Factor element acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined factor element when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Item generating means for generating an item when the acquired factor element satisfies the predetermined condition;
Associating means for associating the generated item with any of a plurality of NPCs according to an operation input of a player;
Action parameter setting means for setting the action parameter of the player character for each event period in accordance with a predetermined selection operation input;
Event execution control means for performing control for executing an event associated with the set behavior parameter, in which an NPC associated with the item appears, and
A game device comprising: Factor element acquisition means for acquiring a predetermined factor element when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Item generating means for generating an item when the acquired factor element satisfies the predetermined condition;
Associating means for associating the generated item with any of a plurality of NPCs according to an operation input of a player;
Event execution control means for performing control to execute an executable event in which an NPC associated with the item appears;
Second notice means for notifying the player of the presence or absence of an event that can be executed by the event execution control means based on the item and NPC associated by the association means;
A game device comprising: A factor element acquisition means for acquiring, as a factor element, an ingestion for growth necessary for the growth of a virtual rearing body when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A growth control means for giving the obtained factor element to the breeding body according to a player's operation input and raising the breeding body,
Item generating means for generating an item as satisfying the predetermined condition that the breeding body satisfies a predetermined maturity condition;
Associating means for associating the generated item with any of a plurality of NPCs according to an operation input of a player;
Event execution control means for performing control to execute an event in which an NPC associated with the item appears;
A game device comprising:

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