JP2016146902A - Game system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system and the like capable of providing a player with effective motivation to repetitively play a game by using a map.SOLUTION: A game system includes: a map setup part that executes setup processing of a map including a plurality of areas, where a mission is set for each area; an acquisition processing part that sets a game corresponding to the mission, determines whether or not an acquisition condition of an area to which the mission is set is satisfied on the basis of a result of a game executed by a player or a member of a team to which the player belongs, and executes processing of causing the player or the team to acquire areas, the acquisition condition of which is satisfied; a display processing part for executing display processing of the map and executing display processing of an acquisition state of the area; and a game achievement calculation part that calculates an acquisition result of the areas of the map by the player or the team as game achievement of the player or the team in a given period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a program, and the like.

  Conventionally, a game system in which a plurality of players are divided into teams and a battle game is played between the teams is known. As a game system for such a battle game, for example, conventional techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are known.

  In such a game system for a battle game, for example, teams each composed of a plurality of players play a battle, and the team wins or loses are determined based on the total points of the points earned by the players constituting the team. To do. Moreover, in the prior art of patent document 2, based on the game result information acquired within a predetermined battle period in association with the user identification information, the battle result information is generated and notified to the user terminal device.

JP-A-9-164272 JP 2012-50635 A

  Thus, in a game system in which teams battle each other or players battle each other, it is important how to create an effective motivation for the player to repeatedly play the game. . For example, in a team battle game, if the game system is such that only the total points of the player's acquisition points are determined for each battle, the next battle game is performed after the end of one battle game. The player cannot be given sufficient motivation. In addition, Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above do not disclose a technique for associating area acquisition of a map with a battle game.

  According to some aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a game system, a program, and the like that can give effective motivation to repeatedly play a game to a player using a map.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, a map setting unit that performs setting processing of a map having a plurality of areas in which a mission is set for each area, a game corresponding to the mission, and a player or a team to which the player belongs Based on the result of the member playing the game, it is determined whether or not the acquisition condition of the area where the mission is set is satisfied, and processing for causing the player or team to acquire the area where the acquisition condition is satisfied is performed. An acquisition processing unit, a display processing unit for performing display processing of the map and an acquisition status of the area, and an acquisition result of the area of the map by the player or team within a given period. The present invention relates to a game system including a game result calculation unit for calculating game results. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, a map having a plurality of areas is set and displayed. A mission is set for each of a plurality of areas on the map, and a game corresponding to the mission is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the area acquisition condition is satisfied based on the result of the player or the team member to which the player belongs playing the game. When the area acquisition conditions are satisfied, the area is acquired by the player or team. At this time, the map area acquisition status is also displayed. Then, a map area acquisition result by the player or team within a given period is calculated as a game result of the player or team. In this way, the player and the member repeatedly play the game corresponding to the map mission in order to acquire more areas. In addition, since the area is arranged on the map, it is possible to sensuously grasp the acquisition status of each area, the competition becomes active, and the motivation to play is connected. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game system or the like that can give a player motivation for repeatedly playing a game using a map.

  In the aspect of the invention, the acquisition processing unit may perform a process of acquiring the area for a player or team having the highest ranking of acquisition points in the game corresponding to the mission.

  In this way, since the ranking of the earned points is ranked first in the game corresponding to the mission of the area, it becomes possible to acquire the area, so that the player has an effective motivation to play the game repeatedly. Can be given to.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the game corresponding to the mission can be played a plurality of times within the given period, and the acquisition processing unit can play the game a plurality of times. It may be determined whether or not the area acquisition condition is satisfied based on the game play result at.

  In this way, the player or the like will play the game corresponding to the mission many times within a given period in order to acquire the area. The rate can be improved.

  In the aspect of the invention, the acquisition processing unit may determine whether or not the area acquisition condition is satisfied based on the total points of the player or team acquired points in a plurality of game play. .

  In this way, the player or the like can play the game corresponding to the mission many times within a given period, thereby increasing the total number of acquired points and acquiring the corresponding area. Therefore, the operating rate of the game device can be improved.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the display processing unit may perform at least one of ranking display of player or team acquisition points and area acquisition history display for each area of the map.

  In this way, the player and the like can visually check the ranking of the earned points in each area of the map and the area acquisition history, and convey information useful to the strategy of the area acquisition game to the player. It becomes possible.

  In the aspect of the invention, the display processing unit may display the ranking display and the area acquisition history display for the area where the selection operation is performed when the player or a team member performs the area selection operation. At least one may be performed.

  In this way, the player or member can visually confirm the ranking of acquired points and the area acquisition history in a simple operation of selecting a desired area, which is suitable for players and the like. An interface environment can be realized.

  In the aspect of the invention, the display processing unit may perform necessary acquisition point display for notifying points necessary for area acquisition for each area of the map.

  In this way, the player and the like can visually confirm the points necessary for acquiring the area, and therefore, effective motivation to repeatedly play the game multiple times with the aim of acquiring the area. Can be given to players.

  In the aspect of the invention, the map setting unit may perform the map setting process in which at least one of the game play permission condition of the game of the mission and the difficulty level of the mission is set in each area. Also good.

  In this way, game play permission conditions and the difficulty level of the mission are set for the map area, and the fun and strategy of the game for acquiring the map area can be improved.

  In one aspect of the present invention, an area acquisition point that is given when an area is acquired is set for each area of the map, and the game score calculation unit is configured to determine the location based on the area acquisition point. You may perform the calculation process of the area acquisition result by the player or team within a given period.

  In this way, in the area acquisition game of the map, not only the number of acquisition areas but also the area acquisition points are reflected, and the area acquisition results within a given period will be calculated. You can further improve the fun and strategy of the map area acquisition game.

  In the aspect of the invention, the acquisition processing unit may perform a privilege grant process when the player or the team acquires a plurality of areas.

  In this way, the player or team acquires a plurality of areas, so that a privilege is granted. Therefore, the privilege is used to effectively motivate the player to repeatedly play the game. Is possible.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the acquisition processing unit may perform the privilege grant processing when a player or a team acquires a plurality of areas having a given positional relationship or a given attribute relationship. .

  In this way, when a player or team acquires a plurality of areas having a given positional relationship or attribute relationship, a privilege is granted, so a plurality of areas can be added to a map area acquisition game. It is possible to include elements related to the positional relationship and attribute relationship.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, the acquisition processing unit may perform a process of causing a new area to appear on the map as the privilege granting process.

  In this way, a new area that appears as a privilege is motivated, and it is possible to induce the player to repeatedly play the game.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the acquisition processing unit may perform a process of preferentially treating a player or team that has acquired a plurality of areas and made the new area appear with respect to the new area.

  In this way, the player who made the new area appear is given preferential treatment for the new area, so that the fun and strategy of the game for acquiring the map area can be improved.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the acquisition processing unit may perform a privilege grant process for changing a game condition of an opponent player as the privilege grant process.

  In this way, when a player or team acquires a plurality of areas, a privilege that can change the game conditions of the opponent player is given, so that the game can be advantageously advanced using the privilege. It becomes possible.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the display processing unit performs display processing of the acquisition status of the map and area on a display unit of a player's terminal device, and the acquisition processing unit is installed in an amusement facility. Based on the game play result of the game on the game device, it may be determined whether or not an area acquisition condition is satisfied.

  In this way, it is possible to effectively link the map area acquisition game at the terminal device with the game at the game device at the amusement facility.

The example of the whole system structure implement | achieved by the game system of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of a game device. The structural example of the game device of this embodiment. The structural example of the server system of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the method of this embodiment. FIGS. 6A and 6B are also explanatory diagrams of the method of the present embodiment. FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are explanatory diagrams of the ranking display method for each area. FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B are also explanatory diagrams of the technique of ranking display of each area. FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are explanatory diagrams of a technique for ranking display and area acquisition history display for each area. FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B are explanatory diagrams of a technique such as area acquisition history display. FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams of a method for setting the stage and the difficulty level for each area of the map. Explanatory drawing of the method of calculating a game score by setting an area acquisition point in each area of a map. FIGS. 13A to 13D are explanatory diagrams of a technique for giving a privilege to a player or team that has acquired a plurality of areas. FIGS. 14A and 14B are explanatory diagrams of a technique for causing a new area to appear as a privilege for a player or team that has acquired a plurality of areas. FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B are diagrams for explaining an application example of the method of the present embodiment to a timetable map. The figure explaining the example of application of the method of this embodiment to the map of a timetable. FIG. 17A to FIG. 17D are diagrams showing various examples of maps set according to this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the system configuration | structure of a server system. The flowchart which shows the detailed process example of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the detailed process example of this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 shows an example of the overall system configuration realized by the game system of this embodiment. In FIG. 1, a server system 500 (information processing system) is communicatively connected to a terminal device TM or an amusement facility (store or the like) device via a network 510. For example, a plurality of game devices GM1 to GM4 are installed in the amusement facility, and these game devices GM1 to GM4 are connected to the management device MN for communication. The server system 500 is communicatively connected to, for example, the management apparatus MN via the network 510.

  The management device MN is an information processing device installed in an amusement facility. The management device MN may be a management PC (Personal Computer) installed in an amusement facility, or may be a device called a terminal. The terminal is a non-game device that cannot play a game, but performs various management processes on the game devices GM1 to GM4 and functions as a parent device of the game devices GM1 to GM4. In FIG. 1, the communication connection between the server system 500 and the game devices GM1 to GM4 is performed via the management device MN. 500 may be communicatively connected. The number of game devices installed in the amusement facility is arbitrary.

  The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or a plurality of servers (management server, game server, SNS server, ID server, authentication server, database server, service providing server, content distribution server, card server, communication server, or the like). The server system 500 provides various services for managing community-type websites and online games, and can manage data necessary for game execution and distribute client programs and various data. The game system of the present embodiment is realized by the server system 500, for example.

  The network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or a wireless LAN. In addition to a LAN using a dedicated line (dedicated cable) or Ethernet (registered trademark) for direct connection, telephone communication is also possible. A communication network such as a network, a cable network, or a wireless LAN can be included. The communication method may be wired / wireless.

  The terminal device TM is a terminal having a network connection function (Internet connection function). As these terminal devices TM, for example, a mobile communication terminal (user terminal) such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a mobile game device, or a future phone can be used.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of game devices GM1 to GM4 installed in an amusement facility (game facility, game center, store). Each of the game devices GM1 to GM4 includes a monitor 10 that functions as a display unit 190 in FIG. 3 to be described later, a handle 20, a brake pedal 22, an accelerator pedal 24, a shift lever 26, a card reader 28, And a coin insertion slot 29. The player sits on the seat of the game apparatus and operates the handle 20, the brake pedal 22, the accelerator pedal 24, the shift lever 26, and the like to enjoy a racing game by car.

  In FIG. 3, the structural example of the game device (GM1-GM4) of this embodiment is shown. Note that the configuration of the game device (game system) is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3, and various modifications such as omitting some of the components (each unit) or adding other components are possible.

  The operation unit 160 is for a player to input operation data, and functions thereof are direction instruction keys, operation buttons, analog sticks, levers, various sensors (such as an angular velocity sensor and an acceleration sensor), a microphone, or a touch panel type. This can be realized with a display.

  The imaging unit 162 (camera) includes an optical system such as a lens and an imaging element. The lens projects an image on the image sensor. The imaging element is realized by, for example, a CCD or CMOS sensor. By providing the imaging unit 162, for example, a player image or the like can be taken, and the player authentication process or the like can be realized using the obtained player image or the like.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (DRAM, SRAM, VRAM) or the like.

  The information storage medium 180 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (DVD, CD, etc.), HDD (hard disk drive), memory (ROM, etc.), etc. Can be realized. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. A program for causing a computer (an apparatus including an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) to function as each unit of the present embodiment on the information storage medium 180 (a program for causing the computer to execute processing of each unit). I can remember.

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and the function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, various projector-type displays, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The I / F (interface) unit 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and the function can be realized by an ASIC for I / F processing or the like. The portable information storage medium 195 stores various information for a player to play a game, and can be realized by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, a magnetic card, or the like.

  When the portable information storage medium 195 is an IC card (game card), the I / F unit 194 can be realized by the card reader 28 in FIG. 2 that reads information from the IC card.

  The communication unit 196 performs communication with an external device (for example, another game device, a management device, a server system, etc.) via a wired or wireless network, and the function thereof is a communication ASIC or a communication device. This can be realized by hardware such as a processor or communication firmware.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is transferred from the information storage medium included in the server system (host device) to the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) via the network and communication unit 196. You may distribute. Use of the information storage medium by such a server system can also be included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs game processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like based on operation data, a program, and the like from the operation unit 160. The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the storage unit 170 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, GPU, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 100 includes a game processing unit 102, a game score calculation unit 110, an authentication processing unit 115, a display processing unit 120, and a sound processing unit 130. It should be noted that modifications can be made such as omitting some of these components or adding other components.

  The game processing unit 102 performs game processing (game calculation processing). Here, the game process includes a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, and a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied.

  For example, the game processing unit 102 performs an object space setting process in which a plurality of objects are arranged. For example, various objects (polygons, free-form surfaces or subdivisions) representing display objects such as moving objects (cars, people, airplanes, ships, robots, animals, etc.), maps (terrain), buildings, courses (roads), trees, walls, etc. The object is configured to place and set an object composed of a primitive surface such as a surface in the object space. The game processing unit 102 also performs calculations for moving or moving the moving object in the object space. That is, based on operation data input by the player through the operation unit 160, a program (movement / motion algorithm), various data (motion data), etc., a moving body (object, model object) is moved in the object space, Performs processing to move the moving body (motion, animation). The game processing unit 102 also performs a virtual camera control process for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space.

  The game score calculation unit 110 performs a game score calculation process for the player. For example, in a game realized by the game processing of the game processing unit 102, processing for calculating points (scores) acquired by the player is performed.

  The authentication processing unit 115 performs player authentication processing. For example, using a portable information storage medium 195 (game card) possessed by the player, authentication processing for specifying the player's personal information is performed. In this case, in addition to the portable information storage medium 195, authentication processing may be performed using a photographed image of the player in the imaging unit 162.

  The display processing unit 120 performs processing (image generation processing or the like) for displaying an image such as a game image on the display unit 190. For example, a drawing process is performed based on the results of various processes (game process, simulation process) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting it to the display unit 190. Specifically, geometric processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing is performed. Based on the processing result, drawing data (the position of the vertex of the primitive surface) Coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) are created. Then, based on the drawing data (primitive surface data), the perspective transformation (geometry processing) object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) is converted into image data in units of pixels such as a drawing buffer 176 (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.). Draw in a buffer that can be stored. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.

  The sound processing unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates a game sound such as BGM, sound effect, or sound, and outputs the game sound to the sound output unit 192.

  3 shows the configurations of the game devices GM1 to GM4 of FIGS. 1 and 2, the management device MN can also be realized by the same configuration as that of FIG.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the server system 500 (game system) of the present embodiment. The server system 500 includes a processing unit 600, an operation unit 660, a storage unit 670, and a communication unit 696.

  Note that the configuration of the server system 500 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 4, and various modifications may be made such as omitting some of the components (each unit) or adding other components. Each process of the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 may be realized by the processing unit 100 of the game device in FIG. 3 or by distributed processing of the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 and the processing unit 100 of the game device. May be.

  The reception processing unit 602 of the processing unit 600 performs information reception processing. For example, a process for receiving information from the management device MN, the game devices GM1 to GM4, the terminal device TM, and the like via the network 510 is performed. The transmission processing unit 604 performs information transmission processing. For example, a process of transmitting information to the management device MN, the game devices GM1 to GM4, the terminal device TM, and the like via the network 510 is performed. Here, the reception process includes a process of instructing the communication unit 696 to receive information, a process of acquiring information received by the communication unit 696, and writing the information in the storage unit 670. The transmission process is a process of instructing the communication unit 696 to transmit information, or instructing the communication unit 696 to transmit information.

  The authentication processing unit 615 performs player authentication processing. For example, authentication processing of a player who has logged in using the terminal device TM is performed. This authentication process is performed based on, for example, a password or account information input by the player.

  The billing processing unit 616 performs various billing processing (billing determination processing, billing data creation processing, storage processing, etc.). The billing information storage unit 676 of the storage unit 670 stores billing information to be charged by the billing processing unit 616.

  The management processing unit 618 performs various server management processes. For example, management processing of various services provided by the server and management processing of various information such as server management information are performed.

  For example, in order to use the service provided by the server system 500, the player performs a predetermined procedure to acquire an account. By logging in by entering the password associated with the acquired account, the player can play network games, service on the game site, online shopping for items, etc., exchange messages between players, and friends Various services such as user registration can be used. The management processing unit 618 also performs such account information management processing of the player.

  The display processing unit 620 performs processing for displaying an image on a display unit such as the terminal device TM. For example, image generation data for generating the image is generated. Or you may perform the process for displaying an image on the display part of a game device. The sound processing unit 630 performs processing for outputting sound from the sound output unit of the terminal device TM. For example, sound generation data for generating the sound (sound, game sound, sound effect) is generated. Or you may perform the process for outputting a sound from the sound output part of a game device. Here, the image generation data for generating an image is data for generating (displaying) an image generated by the method of the present embodiment in the terminal device TM or the like, and even image data itself. Alternatively, various data (display screen setting data, object data, etc.) used by the terminal device TM to generate an image may be used. The same applies to sound generation data generated by the sound processing unit 630.

  The operation unit 660 is for a system administrator (operator) to input various information.

  The storage unit 670 stores various types of information. For example, various information is stored in a database format. The storage unit 670 functions as a work area such as the processing unit 600 and the communication unit 696. The function of the storage unit 670 can be realized by RAM (DRAM, SRAM, VRAM), SSD (Solid State Drive), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like.

  Storage unit 670 includes map information storage unit 672, billing information storage unit 676, and user information storage unit 678. The map information storage unit 672 stores map information. For example, various information of a map having a plurality of areas is stored. The billing information storage unit 676 stores billing processing information performed by the billing processing unit 616. The user information storage unit 678 stores player personal information (name, sex, date of birth, e-mail address, etc.) as user information. For example, the aforementioned player account information is also stored as user information. The accounting information stored in the accounting information storage unit 676 is associated with each account information of each player.

  An information storage medium 680 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an HDD, a memory (ROM, etc.), an optical disk (CD, DVD), or the like.

  The communication unit 696 communicates with the management device MN, the game devices GM1 to GM4, the terminal device TM, and the like via the wired or wireless network 510, and the function thereof is such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor. It can be realized by hardware or communication firmware.

  In this embodiment, the map setting unit 606 in FIG. 4 performs map setting processing. For example, a map setting process having a plurality of areas in which missions are set for each area is performed.

  The map is a display object displayed on a display unit (terminal device TM or the like) for the player to select a mission. The map has, for example, a plurality of areas arranged and displayed two-dimensionally or three-dimensionally (pseudo three-dimensionally), and displays the positional relationship and distribution of the plurality of areas in a map shape so that they can be easily seen. Each area is associated with a mission (game), and the player can select a corresponding mission by selecting an area of the map. This area is, for example, a region having a given area. Or an area has the function of the frame as a partition with the exterior, for example. The shape (outer shape) of the area is arbitrary, and the shapes of the plurality of areas constituting the map may be the same shape or different shapes. Moreover, the shape of the area may change in real time. The mission is, for example, a task, purpose, target, etc. in the game of the game device. As this mission, for example, become the first place in a competitive game, win the opponent, get the target point (score), clear the dungeon or game stage, answer the quiz And various missions such as success in music performance. The mission may be positive or negative. For example, it may be a mission such that a booby award is obtained or an acquired point is equal to or less than a predetermined point. The mission may be the game itself. In this case, the game played on the game device is associated with the area.

  The acquisition processing unit 608 determines whether or not the acquisition condition of the area in which the mission is set is satisfied based on the result of the game set by the player or the team who has set the game corresponding to the mission. For example, it is determined whether or not the acquisition condition is satisfied based on the result of game play or game participation by players or team members. Then, a process for causing the player or a team (group) to which the player belongs to acquire an area where the acquisition condition is satisfied is performed. That is, a process for registering an area where the acquisition conditions are satisfied as a player or team area is performed. The map area registration information is stored in the map information storage unit 672, for example. The map information storage unit 672 stores each area of the map in association with the player or team that acquired the area. The player or member who plays a game for area acquisition may be a so-called ghost player. That is, based on the player data (operation data) stored in the storage unit, the ghost player operated by the computer plays a game corresponding to the mission, and based on the result, whether or not the area acquisition condition is satisfied. May be judged.

  The display processing unit 620 performs map display processing and display processing of acquisition status of areas constituting the map. For example, processing for displaying an image of a map on the display unit of the terminal device TM or displaying an image representing an area acquisition status on the display unit of the terminal device TM is performed. The display of the area acquisition status can be realized by, for example, displaying this in real time when the player or team of the area changes.

  The game score calculation unit 610 performs a process of calculating the map area acquisition result by the player or team as the game score of the player or team. For example, the final acquisition result of the area of the map by the player or team in a given period is calculated as the game result of the player or team. The acquisition result represents, for example, the final result of the acquisition situation of the map area. As the acquisition result, for example, the occupation ratio of the area acquired by the player or the team at the timing when the given period ends (the ratio occupied by the acquisition area in the map), the total points of the area acquisition points, and the like can be assumed. The given period can be set, for example, from “a month b day” to “c day”, or “d hour” to “e time”, but the method of setting the period is arbitrary. This period is set by, for example, an operator of the game system. Alternatively, the period may be set based on a request from the amusement facility, or the period may be automatically set by the game system. Further, without setting such a period, the acquisition result of the map area by the player or team may be calculated as the game result of the player or team.

  The acquisition processing unit 608 performs processing for acquiring an area for the player or team with the highest ranking of the acquisition points in the game corresponding to the mission. The team acquisition points can be calculated by, for example, the total points of the player acquisition points constituting the team. For example, the acquisition points of the game corresponding to the mission are calculated by the game result calculation unit 110 of the game apparatus of FIG. Then, the obtained acquisition point information is received by the reception processing unit 602, and the ranking of the acquisition points in each area constituting the map is calculated based on the acquisition point information. Then, an area is acquired for the player with the highest ranking of acquisition points. Alternatively, the team with the highest acquisition points is allowed to acquire an area. For example, the total points of the acquisition points of a plurality of players constituting each team are calculated, and the team with the highest total points among the plurality of teams is made to acquire the area.

  In addition, the game corresponding to the mission can be played a plurality of times within the given period described above. That is, the player (member) can play the game corresponding to the mission any number of times in the game device (amusement facility) within the set period. In this case, the acquisition processing unit 608 determines whether or not an area acquisition condition is satisfied based on a game play result in a game in which a plurality of game play is possible. Specifically, the acquisition processing unit 608 determines whether or not the area acquisition condition is satisfied based on the total points of the player or team acquisition points in a plurality of game play.

  For example, assume that a player (member) selects an area and plays a game of a mission corresponding to the area N times. In this case, based on the total points of the N times (N is an integer of 2 or more) of game play, it is determined whether or not the acquisition conditions for the area of the player and the team to which the player belongs are satisfied. To do. By doing so, it is possible to urge the player to play the game of the game device many times in order to acquire the area.

  The display processing unit 620 performs at least one of ranking display of player or team acquisition points and area acquisition history display for each area of the map. For example, when the map has first to Mth areas (M is an integer equal to or greater than 2), in each of the first to Mth areas, the ranking of acquired points is displayed or the area acquisition history is displayed. .

  Specifically, when an area selection operation is performed by a player or a member of a team, the display processing unit 620 performs at least one of ranking display and area acquisition history display for the area where the selection operation is performed. For example, when the player or member performs an operation of selecting the mth (1 ≦ m ≦ M) area among the first to Mth areas, the ranking display and area acquisition history for the mth area are performed. Display. The player or member selection operation is performed using, for example, an operation unit (touch panel, operation button) of the terminal device TM, and a ranking or area acquisition history is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device TM. In the ranking display, for example, the ranking of the acquired points (total points) of the player who played the game of the mission in the area and the team to which the player belongs is displayed. In the area acquisition history display, for example, in a given period, the history of changes in the player or team acquired in the area is displayed.

  Further, the display processing unit 620 may perform necessary earned point display for notifying points necessary for obtaining an area for each area of the map. For example, when an area selection operation is performed by a player or a member, necessary acquisition point display is performed for the area where the selection operation is performed to notify the points necessary for acquisition of the area. By doing so, the player or the like can visually know how much points can be acquired to acquire the area, and give the player effective motivation to acquire the area. be able to.

  Further, the map setting unit 606 performs map setting processing in which at least one of the game play permission condition of the mission game and the difficulty level of the mission is set in each area. For example, in the map information storage unit 672 in FIG. 4, for each area constituting the map, information on game play permission conditions (stage level) of the game of the mission set in the area, the difficulty level of the mission, etc. Are stored in association with each other.

  The game play permission condition is a criterion for determining whether or not the player can play the mission game. For example, the game play permission condition is determined based on the game level (experience value, acquired points, etc.) of the player. For example, as a game play permission condition, a stage in a game can be assumed. For example, as a condition for permitting game play in each stage (each area), the player's game level is set for each stage (each area). The game of the stage can be played. Further, the difficulty level is the difficulty level of the game of the mission of the area, and for the area where the high difficulty level is set, a game having a high game clearing difficulty level is assigned as the mission game of the area.

  In the present embodiment, an area acquisition point that is given when an area is acquired may be set for each area of the map. For example, when a player or the like acquires a first area, a first area acquisition point is given, and when a player acquires a second area, a second area acquisition point is given. The area acquisition points are stored in the map information storage unit 672 in association with each area.

  Based on the area acquisition points, the game score calculation unit 610 performs an area acquisition result calculation process by the player or team within a given period. For example, when the player or team has acquired the first and second areas at the elapse of a given period, the acquisition result of the player or team area is the first area set in the first area. This is the total of the acquired points and the second area acquired points set in the second area (or may be an average point or the like). The same applies when there are three or more acquired areas.

  Further, the acquisition processing unit 608 performs a privilege grant process when the player or team acquires a plurality of areas. For example, when two or more areas having a predetermined relationship are acquired from a plurality of areas included in the map, a privilege is given to the acquired player or team. Specifically, when a player or a team acquires a plurality of areas having a given positional relationship or given attribute relationship, privilege grant processing is performed. Here, the given positional relationship is, for example, a positional relationship in which a plurality of areas are adjacent to each other, or a positional relationship in which a plurality of areas are close to each other (within a given distance range). The plurality of areas having a given attribute relationship are areas having the same attribute information, for example. As the attribute information, for example, a color attribute, an attribute having an effect in accordance with the world view in the game, such as water or fire, can be assumed. For example, when a plurality of areas having the same color are acquired or a plurality of areas having the same attributes such as a water attribute, a fire attribute, and a soil attribute are acquired, a privilege is given.

  The privilege is, for example, a privilege for favoring the player in game play or the like, or a privilege for preferentially treating the player. For example, a player who has been given a privilege can advance the game play and the like more advantageously than a player who has not been given that privilege. For example, the player can be given items that allow the game to proceed more advantageously (items such as weapons, magic, and health recovery), or status values that allow the game to proceed more advantageously (attack, defense, Status values such as physical strength and life) are given to the player. Or, although not related to the advantage / disadvantage of game play, a privilege that gives preferential treatment to the player is given. For example, a privilege such as an in-game point or a privilege such as a decoration item is granted. Further, the process of granting a privilege to a player or team is, for example, a process of registering data corresponding to the privilege as player or team data (game parameter).

  Further, the acquisition processing unit 608 performs a process of causing a new area to appear on the map as a privilege grant process. For example, a new area is made to appear in an area where no area is yet arranged in the map area. For example, a new area appears in an area adjacent to the area acquired by the player or team, or in the vicinity of the area (within a given distance range). For example, this new area is stored as a hidden area in the map information storage unit 672, and appears as a new area by turning on the appearance flag of the hidden area. Then, in addition to the original map image, the image of the new area is displayed on the display unit of the player terminal device TM.

  Then, the acquisition processing unit 608 performs processing for preferentially treating a player or team that has acquired a plurality of areas and made a new area appear with respect to the new area. That is, when a new area appears, processing for preferential treatment of the player or team that made the new area appear is performed. For example, a certain initial point is given to a player or team that has made a new area appear as an acquisition point for the new area. In this way, when a new area appears, the new area becomes an acquisition area for the player or team. Then, as long as other players or teams do not exceed the initial point (+ the points acquired by the player or team thereafter), the new area remains the acquisition area of the player or team. Alternatively, the new area may be made an acquisition area for the player or team for a predetermined period after the new area appears. Alternatively, in a new area mission game, processing for preferential treatment of the player or team may be performed. For example, preferential processing for giving a handicap to the player or team or preferential processing for reducing the difficulty of the game is performed.

  Further, the acquisition processing unit 608 performs a privilege grant process for changing the game conditions of the opponent player as a privilege grant process. For example, a privilege that can change the difficulty level of the game for the opponent player, a privilege that reduces the physical strength or area of the opponent, or a confiscation effect is given. By doing so, the player who is given this privilege can advantageously advance the game in the area.

  In the present embodiment, the display processing unit 620 performs display processing of the map and area acquisition status on the display unit of the terminal device TM of the player. Then, the acquisition processing unit 608 determines whether or not the area acquisition condition is satisfied based on the game play result of the game on the game device (GM1, GM2,...) Installed in the amusement facility (store or the like). To do. That is, the player selects an area he / she desires to acquire on the map displayed on the terminal device TM such as a smartphone owned by the player. Then, for example, a visit is made to a nearby amusement facility, and the mission game set in that area is played on the game devices (GM1, GM2,...) Of the amusement facility. The acquisition processing unit 608 of the server system 500 collects game play results on the game device, determines whether or not the acquisition condition of the selected area is satisfied, and if it is satisfied, uses the area as a player. (Or a team) is registered in the map information storage unit 672 as an acquisition area. By doing so, it is possible to link a map area acquisition game (SNS game) at the terminal device TM with a game at the game device at the amusement facility.

  In the following description, as described above, the map is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device TM of the player, while the game in the area of the map is described as being played by the game device at the amusement facility. The method of the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, both the display of the map and the display of the corresponding game are displayed on the display unit of the game device, or both the display of the map and the display of the corresponding game are displayed on the display unit of the terminal device TM. Also good. That is, the method of the present embodiment is not limited to the method of linking the game at the terminal device TM of the player with the game at the amusement facility, and various modifications can be made.

2. Next, the method of this embodiment will be described. In the following description, the case where the game played on the game device is a race game will be mainly described as an example, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. Various games other than the racing game (such as a train game, a robot game, an airplane game, a fighting game, a role playing game, a card game, an action game, or a puzzle game) can be assumed as games played on the game device.

2.1 Linkage of Map Area Acquisition and Area Mission Game FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating the method of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, a technique of linking a map area acquisition game with a game on a game device is employed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, a map MP is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device TM of the player. In the map MP, the player selects an area (frame, region, square) that he / she desires to acquire. In FIG. 5, the enemy (enemy player, enemy team) has acquired (occupied) some areas of the plurality of areas of the map MP, and the areas (self player, own team) have acquired some areas. Acquired (occupied). In FIG. 5, the player selects an empty area that no one has acquired, but can also select an area that has been acquired by an enemy. In this case, if the enemy is removed and is ranked first, for example, the enemy area can be taken away and set as the own area.

  A mission is set in each area of the map MP. This mission is a mission in a game of a game device GM installed in an amusement facility, for example. The mission game set in the area may be a mission in a game (SNS game) of the terminal device TM.

  A player who has selected an area of the map MP on the terminal device TM plays a game of a mission set in the area on the game device GM. In FIG. 5, the player plays a race game in which the player operates the host vehicle PCA and competes with the enemy vehicle RCA in the game apparatus GM. In this racing game, a mission is given in which 20 enemy cars are pulled out to make a goal. This mission is a mission associated with the area selected by the player in the terminal device TM.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, mission areas MSA, MSB, MSC, MSD,... Are associated with areas AR1, AR2, AR3, AR4,. When the player selects an area on the map MP, as shown in FIG. 5, a game of a mission associated with the area is played on the game device GM in the amusement facility.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6B, a time period TA that is a time limit is set, and the winning or losing of the area acquisition game is determined based on the area acquisition result within this time period TA. The For example, at the beginning of the period TA, all areas of the map MP are empty areas. As time passes, the area of the map MP is occupied by allies (own player, own team) and enemies (enemy player, enemy team). Then, the final acquisition result after the end of the period is calculated as a game result, and the winning or losing of the area acquisition game is determined. For example, in FIG. 6B, 10 areas of the 16 areas of the map MP are acquired by the allies, and 6 areas are acquired by the enemy. Therefore, the ally occupancy is PRX = 10/16, the enemy occupancy is PRY = 6/16, and PRX> PRY, so the ally wins. Alternatively, as will be described later, area acquisition points may be set in each area, and winning / losing may be determined based on the total points.

  In FIG. 6B, two groups (camps), such as enemies and allies, compete for an area, but the number of groups competing for an area may be three or more. Further, it is not necessary for all areas to be occupied at the end of the period TA.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, a map MP having a plurality of areas in which a mission is set for each area is set. In the game corresponding to the mission, it is determined whether or not the acquisition condition of the area where the mission is set is satisfied, and the area where the acquisition condition is satisfied is acquired by the player or the team to which the player belongs. That is, in FIG. 5, the player selects an area of the map MP and plays a game corresponding to the area on the game device GM. Then, when the acquisition condition is satisfied, for example, when the rank is No. 1, the player can acquire the area.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, in the present embodiment, processing for displaying the map MP and processing for displaying the acquisition status of the map area are performed. That is, a state in which the map is acquired by an enemy or a friend is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device TM. Then, a map area acquisition result by the player or team within a given period TA is calculated. For example, an area acquisition result (occupancy ratio, total area acquisition points, etc.) at the time when a given period TA ends is calculated to determine the final win / loss.

  In this way, the player can repeatedly play the game of the game device GM aiming to acquire more areas, and the area game on the map can be linked to the game of the game device GM. become. For example, the player can confirm the status of enemies and allies regarding area acquisition by looking at the display unit of the terminal device TM. If the enemy area has a high occupation ratio and is in an inferior situation, the area is selected to reverse the situation, and the game play of the game device GM is repeated. Alternatively, even when the ally's occupancy is high, even when the enemy rolls back and increases the territory of the area, the game play of the game device GM is repeatedly performed to prevent this. In particular, in order to fight in a team battle, players who are members of the team cooperate and repeat game play in order to put their team in an advantageous position. By doing so, many players go to the amusement facility to play the game, and the operation rate of the game play at the amusement facility can be greatly improved. For example, by linking an SNS (Social Network System) game in the terminal device TM, the operating rate of the SNS game can be improved, and many results such as billing can be obtained. That is, it is possible to induce the player to repeatedly play a game by linking the area acquisition of the map and the game of the mission of the area. Thereby, the operation rate of game play can be improved, and an unprecedented game system can be realized.

2.2 Area Acquisition Conditions Next, details of area acquisition conditions will be described. In the present embodiment, in the game corresponding to the mission, an area is acquired by the player with the highest ranking of acquisition points. Alternatively, an area is acquired for the team with the highest ranking such as the total points of the player's acquisition points constituting the team.

  For example, in FIG. 7A, in the mission game set in the area, the player PA has the highest acquisition points. Therefore, in this case, the acquisition condition for the area is established for the player PA, and the player PA is made to acquire the area. In this case, for example, when the player PB plays a game in the area and the acquired points increase and exceeds the acquired points of the player PA, the acquired player in the area changes from the player PA to the PB. Change. The replacement of the acquired player is preferably such that the player can visually identify, for example, in the map display of the terminal device TM.

  In this way, by causing the player with the highest ranking of acquisition points to acquire an area, it is possible to increase the competitiveness of the players participating in the game in that area, and to improve the game play operating rate of the game device.

  In FIG. 7B, in the mission game set in the area, the player α (PA1, PA2, PA3...) Of the team α has the highest score. Therefore, in this case, the acquisition condition for the area is established for the team α, and the team α is made to acquire the area. Here, the acquisition points of the team α can be calculated by the total points of the acquisition points of the players (PA1, PA2, PA3...) Constituting the team α. In this case, for example, when the player of the team β (PB1, PB2, PB3...) Plays the game in the area, the acquisition points of the team β increase and exceed the acquisition points of the team α. In this case, the winning team in the area is switched from team α to β. The replacement of the acquired teams is preferably such that the player can visually identify, for example, in the map display of the terminal device TM.

  In the present embodiment, the game corresponding to the mission can be played a plurality of times within the period TA in FIG. And based on the game play result in the game in which the game play can be performed a plurality of times as described above, it is determined whether or not the area acquisition conditions are satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the area acquisition condition is satisfied based on the total points of the player or team acquired points in a plurality of game play.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart of processing for realizing this method. First, the total number of acquired points is set to PSM = 0, and the mission game starts (steps S1 and S2). Next, it is determined whether or not the game has ended. If the game has ended, the acquired points PT in the game are calculated (steps S3 and S4). For example, the player's acquisition points PT in the race game of FIG. 5 are calculated. Thereby, the total point is updated to PSM = PSM + PT (step S5). Then, during the period TA, it is determined again whether or not the mission has been challenged (step S6). If a challenge has been made, the process returns to step S2.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the player plays the game a plurality of times within the period TA, the points acquired for the plurality of game play are added to obtain the total points within the period TA. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, the ranking of the total points of the points earned by the player or team in a plurality of game play is calculated so that the player or team with the highest ranking can obtain the area. become.

  In this way, the player aims to acquire an area by playing a game of a mission corresponding to each area a plurality of times and increasing the total points. Accordingly, it is possible to give the player effective motivation for playing the game a plurality of times in the game device at the amusement facility, and the operation rate of the game device can be improved.

2.3 Area Information Display, Stage / Difficulty Setting In this embodiment, a method of displaying various information of the area as needed by selection of a player (or a member of a team) is adopted. For example, for each area of the map, ranking display of player or team acquisition points and area acquisition history display are performed. Specifically, when an area selection operation is performed by a player (member), ranking display and area acquisition history display are performed for the area where the selection operation is performed.

  For example, in FIG. 9A, the player selects an area in which information is to be viewed from among a plurality of areas of the map MP. Specifically, the player operates an operation unit (touch panel, operation button, etc.) of the terminal device TM to select an area where information is to be viewed. In FIG. 9A, since the area AR12 is selected, as shown in FIG. 9B, ranking display and area acquisition history display are performed in the area AR12. For example, as shown in FIG. 7 (A) and FIG. 7 (B), ranking display of the points earned by the player and team is performed. Alternatively, an area acquisition history display as shown in FIG.

  For example, in the area acquisition history display of FIG. 10A, the acquired player name (or team name) of the area is displayed in association with the acquisition date and time. For example, the player PC (team γ) has acquired the area at the time of g month h day i. Then, at d month e day f, the acquired player (acquired team) is switched from the player PC (team γ) to the player PB (team β). The current acquired player (acquired team) is the player PA (team α). By such area acquisition history display, it becomes possible for the player to visually confirm the history of changes in the area acquisition player and the acquisition team visually.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, for each area of the map, the necessary earned point display for notifying the points necessary for obtaining the area may be performed. That is, when an area selection operation as shown in FIG. 9A is performed, this necessary acquisition point display is performed. In the necessary acquisition point display of FIG. 10B, the current acquisition points of the player (team) and how many points are required for the player (team) to acquire the area are displayed. The player can grasp a guideline of points necessary for area acquisition by looking at the necessary acquisition point display, and the game play necessary for acquiring the points is performed on the game device.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the player selects an area on the map MP displayed on the display unit, various types of information about the area are displayed. In this way, the player can grasp the current battle situation related to area acquisition and, for example, can make an effective strategy necessary for area acquisition. Alternatively, it is possible to look back on past battle records and immerse in satisfaction, etc., and provide a suitable interface environment for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a map setting process in which the game play permission condition of the mission game and the difficulty level of the mission are set in each area is performed.

  For example, in FIG. 11A, in the area of the map MP, for example, a stage (game play permission condition in a broad sense) is set along the X-axis direction, and the difficulty level of the mission game is set along the Y-axis direction. ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11B, the areas AR1 to AR4 are set to the stage 1. Areas AR5 to AR8 arranged next to areas AR1 to AR4 in the X-axis direction are set to stage 2. Areas AR9 to AR12 arranged adjacent to the areas AR5 to AR8 in the X-axis direction are set on the stage 3. The same applies to the areas AR13 to AR16.

  Further, the missions of the areas AR1, AR2, AR3, AR4 arranged along the Y-axis direction are set to difficulty levels 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. The missions of the areas AR5, AR6, AR7, and AR8 arranged along the Y-axis direction are set to difficulty levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. The same applies to the areas AR9 to AR12 and AR13 to AR16.

  Here, the stage represents a game play permission condition, and in order to play the area of each stage, the game level (experience value, acquired points, game clearness) of the player is the game level corresponding to that stage. Must be reached. For example, in order to play the game in the areas AR5 to AR8 in the stage 2, it is necessary to play or clear the game in the areas AR1 to AR4 in the stage 1. In addition, in order to play the game of the areas AR9 to AR12 of the stage 3, it is necessary to play or clear the game of the areas AR5 to AR8 of the stage 2.

  Moreover, it is desirable to reflect the difficulty set in each area in the area acquisition points as described later. For example, in areas AR1 and AR2, when the mission of area AR2 (difficulty level 2) with high difficulty is cleared, the mission of area AR1 (difficulty level 1) with low difficulty is cleared, Increases area acquisition points. Similarly, in Areas AR2 and AR3, the area earned points will be higher when clearing the mission of Area AR3 (Difficulty 3), which has a higher degree of difficulty, than when clearing the mission of Area AR2 (Difficulty 2) Becomes larger.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, an area acquisition point assigned when an area is acquired is set in association with each area of the map. For example, since the areas AR1, AR2, AR3, and AR4 that are stage 1 are set to difficulty levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively, the area acquisition points that are given when the area is acquired are each 5, 10, 15, 20 points. The areas AR5, AR6, AR7, and AR8 that are stage 2 are set to difficulty levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. Therefore, the area acquisition points that are given when the area is acquired are 30 respectively. , 40, 50, 60 points. Here, the areas AR1 and AR5 have the same difficulty level 1, but since the level of the stage is higher in the area AR5 than in the AR1, the area acquisition points are also larger in the area AR5. Similarly, areas AR2 and AR6 have the same difficulty level 2, but since area AR6 has a higher level of stage than AR2, area gain points are also greater in area AR6. The same applies to other areas.

  In this embodiment, based on the area acquisition points set in this way, an area acquisition result calculation process by the player (team) is performed within the period TA.

  For example, it is assumed that the acquisition area of the first player (first team) at the end of the period TA is AR1, AR2, AR3, AR5, AR6. In this case, the result obtained by the first player is 5 + 10 + 15 + 30 + 40 = 100 points. On the other hand, it is assumed that the acquisition areas of the second player (second team) at the end of the period TA are AR9 and AR10. In this case, the acquisition result of the second player is 80 + 100 = 180 points. That is, the first player has acquired five areas, and the area occupation ratio is high, and the second player has only acquired two areas, and the area occupation ratio is low. However, since the second player has acquired an area with a higher degree of difficulty and a higher stage level, the second player has higher final acquisition result points.

  In this way, by setting the stage and the difficulty level for each area of the map, it becomes possible to realize a game system with more strategic properties.

2.4 Granting of privileges In the present embodiment, a technique for granting privileges when a player or a team acquires a plurality of areas is employed. Specifically, a privilege is given when a player or team acquires a plurality of areas in a given positional relationship or given attribute relationship (given relationship in a broad sense).

  For example, in FIG. 13A, the same player (team) has acquired two adjacent areas. In this case, it is determined that a plurality of areas having a given positional relationship (adjacent positional relationship) have been acquired, and a privilege is given to the player (team). This privilege gives the player (team) preferential treatment or advantage in a game or the like.

  In FIG. 13B, the occupation ratio of the plurality of areas acquired by the player (team) is, for example, 25% or more. In this case, it is determined that a plurality of areas having a given relation (occupancy ratio is a predetermined value or more) are acquired, and a privilege is given to the player (team).

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 13C, the content of the privilege to be granted may be changed according to the number of acquired adjacent areas. For example, when the number of acquired adjacent areas is two as shown in FIG. 13A, a privilege GFA is given. On the other hand, when the number of acquired adjacent areas is three, the privilege GFB is given. Further, when the number of acquired adjacent areas is four, a privilege GFC is given. Here, the benefit GFB when the number of adjacent areas is three gives the player (team) gained more preferentially in the game or the like than the privilege GFA when the number of adjacent areas is two. It becomes a privilege to make more advantageous. Similarly, the privilege GFC when the number of adjacent areas is four gives the player (team) gained more preferentially in the game or the like than the privilege GFB when the number of adjacent areas is three, It becomes a privilege to make it more advantageous.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13D, the content of the privilege to be granted may be changed in accordance with the occupation ratio of the acquired area. For example, when the occupation rate becomes 12.5% or more, a privilege GFE is given, and when the occupation rate becomes 25% or more, a privilege GFF is given. In addition, when the occupation ratio becomes 37.5 or more, a privilege GFG is given. Here, the privilege GFF when the occupation rate is 25% is more advantageous or more advantageous for the acquired player (team) in the game or the like than the privilege GFE when the occupation rate is 12.5%. It is a privilege to do. Similarly, the privilege GFG when the occupation rate is 37.5% is more advantageous or more advantageous for the acquired player (team) than the privilege GFF when the occupation rate is 25%. It is a privilege to do.

  Thus, by giving a privilege to a player or team that has acquired a plurality of areas, it is possible to give the player effective motivation for area acquisition. Further, the player can be given more effective motivation regarding area acquisition by changing the contents of the privilege according to the degree of area acquisition (number of adjacent areas, occupation ratio, etc.).

  Various benefits can be assumed here. For example, as a privilege, an item, a status value, or the like that allows a game on a game device to be advanced more advantageously can be considered. Alternatively, although not so much related to the advantages / disadvantages of game play, a privilege (for example, in-game points, decoration items) that gives preferential treatment to the player may be given.

  In FIG. 13A, a privilege is given when a plurality of areas having a given positional relationship are acquired, but a privilege is given when a plurality of areas having a given attribute relationship are acquired. May be given. For example, when a plurality of areas having the same color and pattern attributes are acquired, a privilege is given. Alternatively, when a plurality of areas having the same fire attribute, water attribute, ice attribute, or soil attribute are acquired, a privilege is given. These attributes are effective attributes according to the world view during the game.

  For example, in FIG. 14A, a process of causing a new area to appear on the map is performed as the privilege grant process. That is, a new area that did not exist before granting a privilege appears. For example, it is desirable that this new area appears near a plurality of areas acquired by the player (team). For example, as shown in FIG. 13C, the fun and strategy of the area acquisition game can be increased by changing the content of the privilege according to the number of adjacent areas.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, it is desirable to perform a process in which a player (team) who has acquired a plurality of areas and made a new area appear is preferentially treated for the new area. For example, the priority of a new area is given to the player (team). For example, the player (team) is made to occupy the new area for a given period after the new area appears. Alternatively, initial points are given as bonus points for the appearance of a new area.

  FIG. 14B is a flowchart illustrating an example of a new area preferential process. First, the ranking of points in each area is calculated, and processing for causing the player (team) to acquire the area is performed (steps S11 and S12). For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 7A, 7B, etc., it is determined which player (team) should acquire the area based on the ranking of the acquired points.

  Then, when a plurality of adjacent areas are acquired by the same player (team), a process of causing a new area to appear is performed (steps S13 and S14). For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, a new area appears near the acquired plurality of areas. Then, for example, 10,000 points are given as an initial point to the player (team) who made the new area appear (step S15).

  If such initial points are given, for example, when a new area appears, the player (team) given the initial points will be ranked first, so that the new area can be automatically acquired. Thus, preferential treatment for acquiring a new area can be realized. The preferential treatment for acquiring a new area is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made.

  Moreover, as a privilege given when a plurality of areas are acquired, various privileges can be assumed. For example, when a plurality of areas are acquired, a privilege that can change the game conditions (conditions affecting game progress and game play) of the opponent (enemy) player may be given. For example, you may make it give the privilege which can change the difficulty of a game, the privilege which can change an opponent's game parameters, such as physical strength and life, and the privilege which can reduce or confiscate an area. .

2.5 Various Examples of Maps In the above description, a map in which a 4 × 4 square area as shown in FIG. 5 and the like is arranged is described as an example. However, as a map to which the method of the present embodiment is applied, Various modifications are possible.

  For example, FIG. 15A shows an example in which the method of this embodiment is applied to a timetable map MP in a train game. In the map MP of the timetable in FIG. 15A, the vertical axis is the station name and the horizontal axis is the train.

  The ordinary train R1 leaves Ofuna at 6 am in the morning and arrives at Odawara at 7 am while stopping at each station on the way. Corresponding to this ordinary train R1, area AR1 (frame) is set. The ordinary train R2 leaves Tokyo at 7 am in the morning and arrives at Odawara at 8:55 while stopping at each station on the way. Corresponding to this ordinary train R2, area AR2 is set. The express train E1 leaves Tokyo at 8:30 in the morning and arrives at Odawara at 9:40 while stopping at Yokohama or Odawara on the way. Corresponding to this express train E1, area AR3 is set.

  When the player selects the area AR1 corresponding to the ordinary train R1 in the map MP of the timetable of FIG. 15A, as shown in FIG. 15B, the train game for driving the ordinary train R1. Will be able to play. That is, a train game for driving the ordinary train R1 is played in a train game device installed in the amusement facility. Similarly, when the area AR2 corresponding to the ordinary train R2 is selected, a train game for driving the ordinary train R2 is played, and when the area AR3 corresponding to the express train E1 is selected, the express train E1 is driven. Play a train game. This train game is a train driving simulation game in which a train is driven according to a set timetable (AR1 to AR3) and competes for how to stop the train accurately at a specified stop position and stop time. It is.

  Then, for example, in a train game corresponding to each of the AR1, AR2, and AR3 areas, the player (team) with the highest earned points (scores) obtains the area. For example, when the time period TA has elapsed, the player (team) having the highest area (train, diamond) occupancy ratio or area acquisition point included in the timetable map MP is the final winner. .

  Further, a privilege grant process is performed for a player (team) who has acquired a plurality of areas. For example, in FIG. 16, the same player (team) has acquired two adjacent areas AR1 and AR2 (ordinary trains R1 and R2). In this case, a new area ARN appears between the areas AR1 and AR2. To do. This new area ARN corresponds to the freight train F1. For example, a freight train that leaves Kawasaki at 6:30 in the morning and arrives at a large ship at 7:10. When the player selects this new area ARN, a train game for driving the freight train F1 can be played. In this case, the player who has appeared in the new area ARN can preferentially play the train game of the freight train F1. For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, an initial point is given, or a driving monopoly is given for a certain period. By doing this, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of acquiring a plurality of areas and driving a new train to appear.

  Note that when the train game of FIGS. 15A to 16 is played on a game device at an amusement facility, it is desirable to perform, for example, billing processing according to the section (distance) of the train driven by the player. For example, when driving the regular train R1, the charge amount when driving from Ofuna to Fujisawa is set to X1, the charge amount when driving from Fujisawa to Hiratsuka is set to X2, and when driving from Hiratsuka to Odawara The charge amount is set to X3. Therefore, for example, the charge amount when driving from Ofuna to Hiratsuka is X1 + X2, and the charge amount when driving from Ofuna to Odawara is X1 + X2 + X3. Payment of these charges (consideration) may be made by paying money to the coin slot of the game device, or may be made by debiting from the game card of the player.

  Moreover, in order to select the area AR3 and drive the express train E1, an express ticket may be required. For example, the player pays a charge amount (consideration) corresponding to the express ticket so that the express train E1 can be driven. In this case, an express ticket may be given as the privilege described in FIGS. 13 (A) to 14 (B). That is, an express ticket is given as a privilege to a player who has acquired a plurality of areas (diamonds). Further, the express ticket may be acquired based not only on charging but also based on points acquired by the player during the game. That is, as a result of the player playing the game, an express ticket is acquired based on the points acquired, and the express train E1 can be driven.

  In addition, by introducing a system like a commuter pass that allows you to ride a certain number of times by paying more than a certain amount and specifying a section, you can drive and play the corresponding section many times Also good. The commuter pass in this case may also be acquired by the player paying a billing amount corresponding to the commuter pass, or may be acquired based on points acquired by the player during the game. Alternatively, a commuter pass may be given as a privilege to a player who has acquired a plurality of areas.

  17A to 17D show examples of various maps MP to which the method of the present embodiment is applied. As described above, various modifications can be made to the overall shape of the map MP, the shape of the area constituting the map MP, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the shape of the area may be a triangle. Alternatively, it may be a pentagon or more polygonal shape, a circular shape or an elliptical shape. As shown in FIG. 17C, the overall shape of the map MP may be a course shape. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17D, the overall shape of the map MP may be a map shape such as a Japan map. The map MP is not limited to a two-dimensional shape, and may be a three-dimensional shape.

2.6 Server System FIG. 18 shows a system configuration example of the server system of this embodiment. This server system includes an ID server, an SNS server, a management server, and an AM (amusement) server.

  The ID server manages personal information of the user (player) in association with the common ID. This personal information can include, for example, the user's name, whereabouts, contact information (email address, etc.), age, or billing information. The common ID is, for example, a medium ID (card ID) stored in a game card or the like. This common ID is issued by, for example, a game maker that supplies or manages a game.

  In the SNS server, terminal devices TM1, TM2, TM3... Such as smartphones are connected for communication via a network (such as the Internet), and server processing is performed for these terminal devices. For example, various processes (game process, game result calculation process, management process, etc.) for an SNS game (SNS application, network game) realized by an SNS server are performed. The SNS server manages the SNS game ID and the SNS game user ID. The SNS game ID is an ID for identifying a plurality of SNS games managed by the SNS server. The SNS game user ID is an ID for identifying a user registered as a user in the SNS game. For example, when a user downloads an SNS game program and registers as a user, an SNS game user ID is created in association with the SNS game ID. At this time, for example, when the user performs an input operation of a common ID that is a medium ID of a game card or the like, the common ID is associated with the SNS game ID or the SNS game user ID. This SNS server can execute, for example, the processing of the acquisition processing unit and the game calculation processing unit of the server system of this embodiment.

  The management server performs overall management processing of the server system, and functions as a headquarter server of a game maker that supplies games, for example. This management server performs, for example, management processing for billing processing and management processing with an amusement facility. This management server can execute the processing of the management processing unit and the billing processing unit of the server system of this embodiment.

  In the AM server, game devices GM1, GM2, GM3,... In the amusement facility are connected for communication via a network (such as the Internet), and server processing is performed for these game devices. For example, various processing (game processing, game result calculation processing, management processing, etc.) regarding a game realized by a game device in an amusement facility is performed. The AM server manages AM game IDs and AM game user IDs. The AM game ID is an ID for identifying a plurality of games (business games) managed by the AM server. The AM game user ID is an ID for identifying a user registered as an AM game in the game device of the amusement facility. These AM game ID and AM game user ID are associated with a common ID that is a medium ID of a game card or the like. For example, the user associates these IDs by performing an operation such as touching a game card to a card reader of a game device in an amusement facility.

3. Detailed Processing Next, a detailed processing example of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart mainly showing processing on the terminal device side (SNS server side). When the player (user) logs in to the SNS game (SNS application), player authentication processing is executed (steps S51 and S52). This authentication process is realized using an SNS game user ID, a common ID, or the like. Based on the player's earned points and the like, map information and area information are updated (step S53). For example, the map image information is updated according to the area acquisition status, and various area information (such as ranking) is updated.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 10B, when an area for displaying information is selected by the player, ranking display of the selected area, area acquisition history display, and the like are performed. This is performed (steps S54 and S55). As described with reference to FIG. 5 and the like, when an area for challenging a mission is selected by the player, a mission selection flag corresponding to the selected area is turned on (steps S56 and S57).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the player has logged off the SNS game. If the player has not logged off, it is determined whether or not the period TA described with reference to FIG. 6B has ended (steps S58 and S59). ). When the period TA has expired, the final area acquisition results (occupancy rate, total area acquisition points, etc.) are calculated and displayed to the player (step S60).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart mainly showing processing on the game device side (AM server side). First, an authentication process is performed (step S71). This authentication processing is realized using, for example, a common ID (medium ID) of a game card possessed by the player. Next, the mission selection flag is confirmed (step S72). Then, the game of the selected mission is started (step S73). For example, when the player selects a desired area of the map on the terminal device, the mission selection flag corresponding to the area is turned on (step S57 in FIG. 19), and the mission game corresponding to the mission selection flag is started.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game of the selected mission is finished. If the game is finished, the player's earned points in the game are calculated (steps S75 and S75). Then, the calculated acquired points (scores) are transmitted (step S76). That is, it transmits to the SNS server side. By doing so, the SNS server side can calculate the ranking of players and teams in the area corresponding to the mission.

  Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as described above, it will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made without departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. For example, in the specification or drawings, terms (stages, stores, etc.) written together with different terms (game play permission conditions, amusement facilities, etc.) that are broader or synonymous at least once are used anywhere in the specification or drawings. Can be replaced by its different terms. Further, the area acquisition process, the map and area acquisition status display process, the area acquisition result calculation process, the map setting process, and the like are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and techniques equivalent to these are also included in the present invention. Included in the range. The present invention can be applied to various games. Further, the present invention can be applied to various game systems such as a business game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, a system board for generating a game image, and a mobile phone. .

GM, GM1-GM4 game device, MN management device, TM terminal device,
10 monitor, 20 steering wheel, 22 brake, 24 accelerator,
26 shift lever, 28 card reader, 29 coin slot,
100 processing unit, 102 game processing unit, 110 game result calculation unit,
115 authentication processing unit, 120 display processing unit, 130 sound processing unit,
160 operation unit, 162 imaging unit, 170 storage unit, 176 drawing buffer,
180 information storage medium, 190 display unit, 192 sound output unit,
194 I / F unit, 195 portable information storage medium, 196 communication unit,
500 server system, 510 network, 600 processing unit,
602 reception processing unit, 604 transmission processing unit, 606 map setting unit,
608 acquisition processing unit, 610 game result calculation unit, 615 authentication processing unit,
616 charging processing unit, 618 management processing unit, 620 display processing unit, 630 sound processing unit,
670 storage unit, 672 map information storage unit, 676 billing information storage unit,
678 User information storage unit, 696 communication unit

Claims (16)

A map setting unit that performs setting processing of a map having a plurality of areas in which missions are set for each area;
A game corresponding to the mission is set, and based on the result of the player or a member of the team to which the player belongs plays the game, it is determined whether or not the acquisition conditions for the area where the mission is set are satisfied. An acquisition processing unit for performing processing for causing a player or team to acquire an area that satisfies the conditions;
A display processing unit for performing display processing of the map and display processing of area acquisition status;
A game result calculation unit for calculating an acquisition result of the area of the map by the player or team within a given period as a game result of the player or team;
A game system comprising: In claim 1,
The acquisition processing unit includes:
In the game corresponding to the mission, a game system is provided for performing processing for acquiring the area for a player or team having the highest ranking of acquisition points. In claim 1 or 2,
The game corresponding to the mission can be played multiple times within the given period.
The acquisition processing unit includes:
A game system for determining whether or not an area acquisition condition is satisfied based on a game play result of the game in which a plurality of game play is possible. In claim 3,
The acquisition processing unit includes:
A game system characterized by determining whether or not an area acquisition condition is satisfied based on a total of points acquired by a player or team in a plurality of game plays. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The display processing unit
A game system characterized in that at least one of ranking display of player or team acquisition points and area acquisition history display is performed for each area of the map. In claim 5,
The display processing unit
A game system, wherein when a player or team member performs an area selection operation, at least one of the ranking display and the area acquisition history display is performed for the area where the selection operation is performed. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6.
The display processing unit
A game system characterized in that, for each area of the map, a necessary earned point display for notifying points necessary for obtaining an area is performed. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
The map setting unit
At least one of the game play permission condition of the game of the mission and the difficulty level of the mission performs the setting process of the map set in each area. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8.
For each area of the map, an area acquisition point that is given when an area is acquired is set,
The game score calculation unit
A game system, wherein an area acquisition result is calculated by a player or a team within the given period based on the area acquisition points. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9,
The game system characterized in that the acquisition processing unit performs a privilege granting process when a player or a team acquires a plurality of areas. In claim 10,
The acquisition processing unit includes:
A game system characterized in that when a player or a team acquires a plurality of areas having a given positional relationship or given attribute relationship, the privilege granting process is performed. In claim 10 or 11,
The acquisition processing unit includes:
The game system characterized by performing the process which makes a new area appear on the said map as the provision process of the said privilege. In claim 12,
The acquisition processing unit includes:
A game system, characterized in that a player or team that has acquired a plurality of areas and made the new area appear is preferentially processed for the new area. In any of claims 10 to 13,
The acquisition processing unit includes:
A game system comprising a privilege grant process for changing a game condition of an opponent player as the privilege grant process. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 14.
The display processing unit
Display processing of the acquisition status of the map and area on the display unit of the terminal device of the player,
The acquisition processing unit includes:
A game system characterized by determining whether an area acquisition condition is satisfied based on a game play result of the game on a game device installed in an amusement facility. A map setting unit that performs setting processing of a map having a plurality of areas in which missions are set for each area;
A game corresponding to the mission is set, and based on the result of the player or a member of the team to which the player belongs plays the game, it is determined whether or not the acquisition conditions for the area where the mission is set are satisfied. An acquisition processing unit for performing processing for causing a player or team to acquire an area that satisfies the conditions;
A display processing unit for performing display processing of the map and display processing of area acquisition status;
As a game result calculation unit for calculating the acquisition result of the area of the map by the player or team within a given period as the game result of the player or team,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function.

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