JP2016182288A - Program and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which requests player to perform an input excellent in operational feeling, requesting him/her to perform an operation input accompanying an experiencing operational feeling and a game property.SOLUTION: An input reception part 115 sets a given reception time, and receives an operation input by a player to a game screen which is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern constituted by a collection of a plurality of pixel units for which a parameter change capability is set by a given pixel unit. A parameter management part 113 executes processing of changing a value of a parameter for a virtual operation area in the game screen by the virtual operation input in association with the parameter change capability set to the virtual input pattern. A game processing part 114 executes game arithmetic reflecting the value of the parameter acquired through the change processing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

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

  Conventionally, there exists a game in which operation input associated with a game screen is performed using a touch panel or the like. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which a dinosaur fossil is dug out of a rock by touching the touch panel with an operation pen, and Patent Document 2 discloses a formation by touching the touch panel surface with an operation pen. A game of digging and unearthing fossils and treasures is disclosed.

JP 2009-387 JP 2009-43118 A

  However, in the conventional game, the focus is on performing a touch operation at a desired position on the game screen, and the player is requested to input an operation with a sensation-type operation feeling and game characteristics as the player's operation input to the game screen. There was nothing to do, and there were things that lacked a sense of tension and lacked interest for the players.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game that requires a player to input an experience-based operation feeling and an operation input with game characteristics as a player operation input to a game screen. It is to provide a program and a game system.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
A display control unit for controlling display of the game screen on the display;
An input reception unit for setting a given reception time and receiving a player's operation input to the game screen;
A parameter management unit that performs a change process for changing a parameter value set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
Let the computer function as the game processor,
The input receiving unit
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit. Accept,
The parameter management unit
As the change process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit
Performing a game calculation reflecting the parameter value obtained by the change process;
Regarding the program.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is a computer-readable information storage medium that stores a program for causing a computer to function as each of the above-described units. The present invention also relates to a game system including the above-described units. Here, the game system includes a terminal connected to a network.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game with a high sense of tension and gameability that requires the player to input an operation with a bodily sensation-type operation feeling and game characteristics as the player's operation input to the game screen.

  Specifically, a given reception time (input time limit) is set when the game progresses, and a player's operation input to the game screen (for example, a trajectory movement input to the game screen by the player) is received. Then, in association with the operation input received within the reception time (input time limit), a change process is performed for changing the value of the parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen. Then, a game calculation reflecting the parameter value obtained by the change process is performed, and the game proceeds.

  According to the present invention, the player's operation input during the given reception time (input time limit) is expressed as “from a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit”. It is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by the “virtual input pattern configured” and accepted. Then, as the changing process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern is performed. . By adopting such a new configuration, it is possible to realize an operation input with a sense of operation and a game characteristic that are not present in the past reflecting the player's operation input.

  Here, “virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit” means a virtual size that forms a given size and shape as a set of a plurality of pixel units. It may be a simple pattern. The shape and size may be changed and controlled based on given conditions.

  Also, “parameter change capability is set for a given pixel unit” means that the same “parameter change capability” may be set for all the pixel units constituting the “virtual input pattern”. May be set.

  Here, the “parameter changing ability” is an ability to convert a parameter value set for each given pixel unit of the game screen, and this “parameter changing ability” is appropriately changed and controlled according to a given condition. May be.

  The “given reception time (input time limit)” may be set as appropriate during the progress of the game. For example, when a battle event between the player character and the enemy character occurs during the game, prior to the battle May be set. Further, during the reception time (input time limit), the operation input to the game screen is set as “virtual operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern”, for example, a given unit time (for example, 1 / It may be accepted every 60 seconds). Similarly, “a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern”, for example, It may be performed every given unit time (for example, 1/60 second).

The operation input associated with the display screen may be detected as a direct touch operation on the game screen using an input unit such as a touch input detection unit, or a detection unit provided separately from the display For example, an input unit such as a stylus pen and a doublet may be used to detect the scratch input to the game screen.

(2) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the display control unit includes:
As the game screen, a screen in which a plurality of layer screens from the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more) is arranged in order from the surface layer to the lower layer is generated,
In each layer screen, the parameter is set for each given pixel unit,
The parameter management unit
You may perform the process which changes the value of the parameter of the operation area of the layer screen matched with the said virtual operation area in relation to the parameter change capability set to the said virtual input pattern.

  According to the present invention, the process of changing the parameter value of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing capability set in the virtual input pattern is performed. Thereby, for example, the screen corresponding to the virtual operation area is erased step by step from the surface layer to the lower layer, and “virtual operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern” is set to the range and depth of the virtual operation area. It is possible to proceed with the game while displaying an image as a visual recognition by the player.

  Then, the range and depth are set as the virtual operation input, and the parameter value of the virtual operation area is changed based on the virtual operation input. For this reason, the operation input within the time limit for the game can be performed with a sense of tension while enjoying the screen effect on the game screen. In this way, it is possible to realize an operation input while enjoying a game screen reflecting the player's operation feeling.

  Here, “the process of changing the parameter value of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern” is the reception time (input time limit). ) May be repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  Thereby, the slower the movement speed of the operation input is, the more repeatedly the change process is performed for a specific pixel unit, and the parameter of the specific pixel unit can be greatly changed, for example, from the surface layer to the lower layer screen. The parameter value of the pixel unit can be changed across (deeply). In addition, if the movement speed of the operation input is increased, the pixel unit parameters can be changed over a wide range. In this way, it is possible to realize a game input having a new operation feeling that reflects the player's operation feeling, and to realize an unprecedented game effect related to the depth and range of parameters changed by the game input. .

(3) In the program, information storage medium, and game system according to the present invention,
The parameter is
You may set as a parameter of a different condition for every said layer screen or for every area of each layer screen.

  Here, “the parameter of the different condition” means that it is set as a parameter of a different condition with respect to the “parameter changing ability” set in the virtual input pattern. Here, the “different condition” may be a condition for changing the parameter in association with the “parameter changing ability”. For example, the condition may be a condition where the parameter is easily converted or difficult to change.

Thereby, the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in a game result can be set for every said layer screen or every area of each layer screen by the setting of the said conditions.

(4) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
A first attribute is set on the game screen that accepts a player's operation input, a second attribute is set on the virtual input pattern, and the virtual input pattern is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. Change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape and the parameter change capability in units of pixels may be performed.

  According to the present invention, the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in the game results can be changed by a combination of the first attribute of the game screen and the attribute (second attribute) of the virtual input pattern.

  For example, when the first attribute matches the second attribute, change control may be performed such that the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern is largely controlled or the parameter change capability for each pixel is enhanced.

(5) In the program, information storage medium, and game system according to the present invention,
A different first attribute is set for each layer screen or each area of the layer screen, a second attribute is set for the virtual input pattern, and the virtual attribute is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. You may perform change control which changes at least one of the pattern shape of an input pattern, and the parameter change capability of a pixel unit.
For example, when the first attribute matches the second attribute, change control may be performed such that the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern is largely controlled or the parameter change capability for each pixel is enhanced.

(6) In the program, information storage medium, and game system according to the present invention,
The game screen may display a first attribute set for each layer screen or for each area of each layer screen, and may display a second attribute set for the virtual input pattern.

  Here, the “display of the first attribute” may represent the attribute by, for example, a color or a pattern. The “display of the second attribute” may also represent the attribute by, for example, a color or a pattern. You may represent by changing the shape of a virtual input pattern according to an attribute.

  Further, the “display of the first and second attributes” may be represented by, for example, the same color and the same pattern if they have the same attribute. Thus, the player can easily recognize both attributes visually. For example, by performing an operation input on the layer screen or the area of the layer screen having the same attribute as the virtual input pattern, the operation input reflected in the game results can be performed. This can be done effectively.

(8) In the program, information storage medium, and game system according to the present invention,
When there are multiple virtual input patterns that can be selected,
The game screen may identify and display the second attribute set in the selected virtual input pattern.

(9) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
The virtual input pattern may be a virtual input pattern determined based on a given condition from a plurality of different virtual input patterns.

  Here, the “different virtual input patterns” may have different shapes, sizes, “parameter changing capabilities”, attributes, and the like.

  In addition, the “determined virtual input pattern” may be one in which the player is arbitrarily selected from “different virtual input patterns”. It may be determined uniquely on the basis of it.

(10) In the program, information storage medium, and game system according to the present invention,
The parameter management unit
Change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern and the parameter change capability in units of pixels may be performed.

  By performing such change control, it is possible to change the virtual operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern and improve the game performance of the operation input reflected in the game results.

(11) Moreover, the game system according to the present invention provides:
A display control unit for controlling display of the game screen on the display;
An input unit for performing an operation input corresponding to the game screen;
An input reception unit that sets a given reception time (input time limit) and receives a player's operation input to the game screen;
A parameter management unit that performs a change process for changing a parameter value set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
A game processor;
Including
The input receiving unit
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit. Accept,
The parameter management unit
As the change process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit
You may perform the game calculation which reflected the value of the parameter obtained by the said change process.

(12) Further, the terminal device according to the present invention provides:
Display,
A display control unit for controlling display of a battle game screen on the display;
A touch panel provided on a display, which detects a player's operation input to the game screen;
Including a terminal device that can be connected to a network,
An input receiving unit that sets a given receiving time (input time limit) and receives a player's operation input to the game screen detected by the touch panel;
A parameter management unit that performs a change process for changing a parameter value set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
A game processor;
Including
The input receiving unit
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit. Accept,
The parameter management unit
As the change process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit
You may perform the game calculation which reflected the value of the parameter obtained by the said change process.

The figure which shows the game system of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the server of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of the terminal in this embodiment. An example of the game screen of this embodiment. An example of parameters, conditions, and attributes set for each pixel unit of the game screen of the present embodiment. An example of the virtual input pattern of this embodiment, and the virtual operation area on a game screen. Explanatory drawing of the capability conversion parameter of the virtual input pattern of this embodiment. An example of the modification of the virtual input pattern of this embodiment. An example of the other modification of the virtual input pattern of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the operation input and virtual operation input of this embodiment. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of the process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. An example of a three-layer screen constituting a game screen. An example of the scratch state of the 3 layer screen which comprises a game screen. An example of the parameter of a player character. An example of enemy character parameters. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of the process of this embodiment. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of the process 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. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessary constituent requirements of the present invention.

1. Game System FIG. 1 shows a game system (network system) of this embodiment. In this embodiment, it is comprised by the some terminal 10 and the server 20 (server system). That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the game system of this embodiment is configured such that a server 20 that provides a service and terminals 10 (10A, 10B, 10C) can be connected to a network 2 (for example, the Internet). The

  The server 20 is an information processing apparatus that provides a service capable of providing communication among a plurality of users (players). In this embodiment, the server 20 provides a community-type service called SNS (social networking service). Server. That is, the server 20 transmits user information (user name, diary, bulletin information, game field status, etc.) not only to the logged-in user but also to other users who have a friendship with the user, and I try to communicate. The server 20 may provide a service only to the user who has registered as a member. The server 20 may be configured by one or a plurality of servers (authentication server, game processing server, communication server, billing server, database server, etc.).

  In addition, the server 20 of this embodiment provides an online game service (social game) in response to a request from the terminal 10. In the present embodiment, a game program is executed in the terminal 10, and the server 20 has a player account information, a game result of a game executed on the terminal 10, game media (characters, items, etc.) usable in the game, Information such as in-game currency that can be used in the game, information on the stages constituting the game, and the like are managed.

  The terminal 10 is an information processing device such as a mobile terminal (smart phone, mobile phone, portable game machine, etc.), personal computer (PC), game device, image generation device, and the like via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or a LAN. The device can be connected to the server 20. The communication line between the terminal 10 and the server 20 may be wired or wireless.

  In the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, a given reception time (input time limit) is set when the game progresses, and a player's operation input to the game screen (for example, a movement input to the game screen by the player) is received. . Then, in association with the operation input received within the reception time (input time limit), a change process is performed for changing the value of the parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen. Then, a game calculation reflecting the parameter value obtained by the change process is performed, and the game proceeds.

  In particular, in the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the player's operation input during the given reception time (input time limit) is expressed as “a plurality of pixel units in which the parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit”. It is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by the “virtual input pattern composed of a set of” and accepted. Then, as the changing process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern is performed. .

  By adopting such a new configuration, it is possible to realize an operation input with a sense of operation and a game characteristic that are not present in the past reflecting the player's operation input.

  Here, the “given reception time (input time limit)” may be set as appropriate during the progress of the game. For example, when a battle event between the player character and the enemy character occurs during the game, the battle It may be set prior to. Further, during the reception time (input time limit), the operation input to the game screen is set as “virtual operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern”, for example, a given unit time (for example, 1 / It may be accepted every 60 seconds). Similarly, “a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern”, for example, It may be performed every given unit time (for example, 1/60 second).

  The operation input associated with the display screen may be detected as a direct touch operation on the game screen using an input unit such as a touch input detection unit, or a detection unit provided separately from the display For example, an input unit such as a stylus pen and a doublet may be used to detect the scratch input to the game screen.

  Further, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment provides a battle game in which the virtual operation input (referred to as “virtual operation input”) described above is used when a battle event between the player character and the enemy character occurs during the game. To do.

  Specifically, a battle process is performed using a value based on the parameter of the player character set as the game medium of the player and a value based on the parameter of the enemy character that is the opponent, and the battle game is played according to the processed result. A progressing game is executed. When a player using the virtual operation input method described above performs a scratch input within a given reception time (time limit) set in the match, the value based on the parameter is set to the scratch input (virtual operation). Input).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a player character and an enemy character battle each other, a value based on a parameter, which is an important factor for determining the victory or defeat of the battle, is set as a given reception time ( Change based on scratch input (virtual operation input) within the time limit). As a result, when the player character and the enemy character face each other, the player's scratch operation input (virtual operation input) is directly linked to victory or defeat, and an unprecedented input experience-type operation feeling rich in tension and fun is provided. The accompanying battle game can be realized.

  Here, the “game medium” is a medium that appears in the game, and includes, for example, game characters, items, and the like. For example, the game medium is a game card (that is, digital content) that virtually exists on the game.

In addition, a game medium as a game card is provided as an initial setting to each player, and during the execution of the game,
(1) If you win in a competitive game with another player,
(2) When a predetermined game stage is cleared, when a player's game level is increased, or when a task on a predetermined game is completed. (3) When a lottery game called gacha is won,
(4) When a present is received from another player registered as a friend,
(5) It can be acquired when purchased by payment of costs such as billing.

When the game media is acquired, a process for making it usable in the game is executed.
(A) When the above (1) and (2) are executed using the game media,
(B) When experience value, energy, or item is acquired using the game medium, (C) When the game medium is used (betting) and a gacha is performed, and the gacha is won. In case or
(D) The level (game medium level different from the game level) is increased when the payment of the cost such as billing is executed.

  In particular, in the game media, when the game media level is improved, an attack parameter, a defense parameter, a hit point or an ability (scratch ability) for advantageously proceeding with a game associated with each game card or other parameters is increased. When it is improved and used as the cost of gacha, the lottery probability is increased, and the value in the game is increased, so that it can be sold at a high price.

On the other hand, in the competitive game, the game content is input via the terminal 10 before determining the place, time, or opponent in the game space where the battle is to be performed based on the game progress or the player's instruction. Based on the player's operation, it is set to a deck for specifying a character to be used in the battle game and for specifying each character and its equipment (item).

  In addition, the game medium may be provided with a privilege including a special ability or a special function that is advantageous in progressing the game when provided to the player or at the same timing as the above-described game level. .

In particular, as the special ability, for example, when the game medium is a game character, a characteristic or ability relating to an attack or defense such as attack ability, defense ability, agility, and perspective ability, or a predetermined lottery probability such as gacha Including the ability to increase The special function includes a function that cannot be realized with other game media, such as providing gacha at a predetermined timing.

  In addition, each game medium is combined with another game medium owned by the player and used when a new game medium having a new ability is generated.

  Specifically, one of the two game media is used as a game media (hereinafter referred to as “growth game media”) for growing one game media by synthesis, and the other one game media is used as a growth game. Used as a material (sacrifice) card (hereinafter referred to as “material game medium”) to grow the medium.

  As the composition process, these two game media are synthesized, and based on the type of the material game media and the level set for the material game media (that is, the game media level), A new game medium is generated by growing the growth game medium in accordance with the game medium level and type.

2. 2. Configuration 2.1 Configuration of Terminal Next, the terminal 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 4. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the terminal 10 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an example of a diagram illustrating an external configuration of the terminal 10 in the present embodiment. Further, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

  The input unit 160 is for a player to input operation data, and the function can be realized by a touch panel or a touch panel display. That is, the input unit 160 includes a detection unit 162 that can detect a two-dimensional designated position coordinate (x, y) on a screen on which an image is displayed. For example, the input unit 160 includes a detection unit 162 that can detect a two-dimensional contact position coordinate (x, y) in the contact detection region (touch panel).

  In the present embodiment, the contact position is position information obtained from the contact detection area by a player's contact operation (touch operation). The “slide operation” means that the player touches the touch panel with a finger and moves the finger as it is (touched) (hereinafter referred to as “slide operation”).

  Note that the contact operation of the player of the present embodiment includes a direct touch operation or slide operation on the touch panel 12 by a user's finger, and an indirect touch panel 12 executed via a device such as a pointing device. In addition to the touch operation or slide operation on the touch panel, a pseudo touch operation or slide operation on the touch panel 12 without directly or indirectly touching or sliding the touch panel 12 is also included.

For example, pseudo touch operation or slide operation is
(1) Irradiate a light beam such as infrared rays at a position close to the touch panel surface in parallel with the touch panel surface, and a plurality of irradiation units formed at one end of the touch panel 12 at regular intervals in the vertical and horizontal directions; And a pair of sensors that are provided at the other end of the touch panel facing each of the irradiation units, and that receive the irradiated light beams, respectively. Touch operation or slide operation that detects the blocked vertical and horizontal coordinates and recognizes based on the detected coordinates, and
(2) A touch operation or a slide operation in which a camera that captures an image of the display surface of the touch panel 12 is detected, a position coordinate at which the user touches or approaches the touch panel 12 by the camera, and is recognized based on the detected position coordinate;
Touch operation or slide operation that is recognized by actually touching the touch panel 12 or by detecting it in proximity.

  When a plurality of contact positions are detected simultaneously in the contact detection area, any one contact position (contact position detected earlier) may be used, or a plurality of contact positions are processed simultaneously. May be.

  When there are a plurality of determination areas in the contact detection area, one contact position (contact position detected earlier) may be used in each determination area. In addition, the determination area is a range on the contact detection area that specifies in advance the contact position for processing by the processing unit 100 such as movement control among the acquired contact positions.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the display screen (display) 14 shown in FIG. 4 is a touch panel display in which a liquid crystal display and a touch panel for detecting a contact position of a player (operator, user) are stacked. Yes. That is, in this embodiment, the display 14 functions as the input unit 160 and also functions as the display unit 190.

  The touch operation on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as “touch panel” unless otherwise specified) 12 may be performed using a fingertip, or may be performed using an input device such as a touch pen. Good.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the input unit 160 also functions as an input unit that can detect input information from the player as an operation input associated with the game. In the present embodiment, the input information from the player can be detected as an operation input associated with the game screen using the touch panel as described above. In addition to the touch panel, other configurations, for example, input devices such as a touch pad, a mouse, direction keys and buttons, and a keyboard may be used as necessary.

  In addition, the input unit 160 may include buttons, levers, a keyboard, a steering, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, and the like that can input operation information (operation signals) other than the designated position.

  The storage unit 170 stores programs and various data for causing the computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 100, and also functions as a work area of the processing unit 100. The function can be realized by a hard disk, a RAM, or the like.

In addition, the storage unit 170 paraphrases information relating to a character owned by the player (available to the player), setting information of a player character used in the game (setting information of the player character used in the game as a game medium is “deck information”). Information on items owned by the player, information on enemy characters (type, parameters, attributes,
Level, etc.), information relating to the stages constituting the game, and various data such as information relating to enemy characters appearing in each stage.

  In other words, the storage unit 170 stores information on the character owned by the player, setting information (deck information) of the character set as the setting character, information on the item owned by the player, information on the in-game currency, etc., as player information 173. Remember as.

  The display unit 190 outputs the game image generated by the processing unit 100, and its function can be realized by a display such as a touch panel display, LCD, or CRT.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the processing unit 100, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the server 20, and the function can be realized by hardware such as various processors or a communication ASIC, a program, or the like.

  Note that the program and various data stored in the information storage medium and storage unit of the server 20 may be received via a network, and the received program and data may be stored in the storage unit 170. The case of receiving the program and various data and causing the computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 100 of the terminal is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, and sound generation processing based on input information (operation input) from the input unit 160, a program, data received via the communication unit 196, and the like. I do. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 100 includes a setting unit 110, a player character arrangement unit 112, a parameter management unit 113, a game processing unit 114, an input reception unit 115, a display control unit 117, a communication control unit 118, an attack range setting unit 119, and an image generation unit 120. The sound generation unit 130 is included.

  The setting unit 110 sets a plurality of characters selected by the player based on an operation input from the input unit 160 among a plurality of characters owned by the player (usable by the player) as setting characters used in the game.

  The setting unit 110 may delete (erase) the player character from the screen based on a given condition (for example, when the physical strength value reaches a predetermined value).

  The parameter management unit 113 controls parameters (game parameters such as physical strength value, attack power, defense power, assist power, recovery power, and experience value) of the player character and enemy character.

  In particular, the parameter management unit 113 according to the present embodiment associates at least one of the parameters used for the battle between the player character and the enemy character with each other with an operation input within a given reception time (“time limit”). Then, a change process for changing a value based on the associated parameter based on the operation input and a given scratch condition is performed.

  In addition, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a value change process based on the associated parameter based on the type of the received operation input.

  Here, the “type of operation input” is, for example, an operation such as a slide operation, a flick operation, an operation with one finger, a simultaneous operation with two fingers, and the like when a touch sensor or the like is used as an example. Means the type of

  Further, the parameter management unit 113 changes the value based on the associated parameter based on the received operation input direction, the speed, the scratch area, and the content of the scratch including at least one of the results obtained by the scratch. Processing may be performed.

  Further, when there are a plurality of selectable player characters and enemy characters in a selectable state, the type or content of the operation input required in association with the selectable medium is set as a scratch condition. If so, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a value changing process based on at least one parameter of the selected medium and the medium to be played based on the operation input and the scratch condition.

  In particular, the game processing unit 114 according to the present embodiment performs a battle process based on a value based on a parameter of a player character that is a player character and a value based on a parameter of an enemy character that is an opponent character. A process of proceeding with the battle game is performed according to the result.

  The input receiving unit 115 performs processing for receiving input information from the input unit 160.

  In particular, the input receiving unit 115 of the present embodiment may be configured to set a given reception time (input time limit) and perform processing for receiving a player's operation input on the game screen.

  At this time, the input receiving unit 115 inputs the player's operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit. You may comprise so that it may receive after converting into the virtual operation input to.

  In the present embodiment, the “given reception time (input time limit)” is set prior to a battle when a battle event between the player character and the enemy character occurs during the game. Then, as the operation input, an operation input by the player within a given reception time (time limit) set in the battle between the player character and the enemy character is received.

  In this case, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a change process in which a parameter value set for each given pixel unit on the game screen is changed in association with the operation input.

  In particular, the parameter management unit 113 according to the present embodiment performs the parameter change in which the value of the parameter in the virtual operation area on the game screen based on the converted virtual operation input is set in the virtual input pattern as the change process. You may comprise so that the process which changes in relation to capability may be performed.

Further, the input receiving unit 115 may receive movement input information by a slide operation or a flick operation as an operation input. Note that the slide operation is an operation in which the player moves the finger or the touch pen while touching (contacting) the touch panel with a finger, a touch pen, or the like and finally releases the touch panel. The flick operation is an operation in which the player moves to play the finger or the touch pen while touching (touching) the touch panel with a finger or a touch pen, and is finally released from the touch panel.

  The input receiving unit 115 acquires the contact position during the contact period (during the touch period) detected by the input unit 150 by a slide operation, a flick operation, or the like. Further, the input receiving unit 115 acquires the operation direction and operation amount of the player detected by the input unit 150 by a slide operation, a flick operation, or the like.

  Further, the input receiving unit 115 receives a contact position detected from the touch panel as an instruction position (two-dimensional instruction position). The input reception unit 115 acquires the indicated position input at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1/60 seconds). Note that the designated position may be a two-dimensional position coordinate designated by a mouse (an example of an input unit) or the like. In such a case, the player presses the mouse button and moves (drags) the mouse as it is, and accepts the position coordinates indicated (moved) by the mouse during the period until the mouse button is released.

  When at least one of the player character and the enemy character exists in a selectable state from a plurality of characters, the input receiving unit 115 is set in association with the timing of selecting the selectable character. Alternatively, the counting of a given reception time (time limit) may be started.

  Further, when there are a plurality of player characters and enemy characters in a selectable state, the given reception time (time limit) may be set in association with the selectable character. The input reception unit 115 may set a reception time (time limit) associated with a character selected from the plurality of characters as the given reception time.

  When at least one of the player character and the enemy character is selected, the input reception unit 115 sets the given reception time to the reception time associated with the selected plurality of media. You may set to the value added by conditions.

  When at least one of the player character and the enemy character exists in a selectable state, the type or content of the operation input required in association with the selectable character may be set as a scratch condition. .

  In this case, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a value change process based on the parameter based on the operation input and the scratch condition.

  When at least one of the player character and the enemy character exists in a selectable state, the type or content of the operation input required in association with the selection pattern of the plurality of characters is set as a scratch condition. May be.

  In this case, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a value change process based on the parameter based on the operation input and the scratch condition.

  The display control unit 117 performs control to display a game screen on the display unit 190. For example, the display control unit 117 performs control to display objects (characters such as player characters and enemy characters, items, and the like). For example, the display control unit 117 performs control to display characters and items displayed on the screen among characters and items arranged in the game space.

  The display control unit 117 may perform a reception area display process for displaying an input reception area for receiving the operation input in association with at least one of the player character and the enemy character on the battle game screen. . The input reception area may be assigned as a unique area for each character.

  In addition, the display control unit 117 generates, as the game screen, a screen in which a plurality of layer screens from the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer equal to or greater than 2) are sequentially stacked from the surface layer to the lower layer. Furthermore, the parameters may be set for each given pixel unit on each layer screen.

  In this case, the parameter management unit 113 performs a process of changing the value of the parameter in the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern. Also good.

  Here, “the process of changing the parameter value of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern” is the reception time (input time limit). ) May be repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  Further, the parameters may be set as parameters having different conditions for each layer screen or for each area of each layer screen.

  Here, “the parameter of the different condition” means that it is set as a parameter of a different condition with respect to the “parameter changing ability” set in the virtual input pattern. Here, the “different condition” may be a condition for changing the parameter in association with the “parameter changing ability”. For example, the condition may be a condition where the parameter is easily converted or difficult to change.

  Thereby, the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in a game result can be set for every said layer screen or every area of each layer screen by the setting of the said conditions.

  In addition, a first attribute is set on the game screen that receives a player's operation input, a second attribute is set on the virtual input pattern, and the virtual attribute is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. You may perform change control which changes at least one of the pattern shape of an input pattern, and the parameter change capability of a pixel unit.

  The game screen may display a first attribute set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, and may display a second attribute set for the virtual input pattern.

Further, when there are a plurality of virtual input patterns that can be selected,
The game screen may identify and display the second attribute set in the selected virtual input pattern.

  Further, the virtual input pattern may be a virtual input pattern determined based on a given condition from a plurality of different virtual input patterns.

  Here, the “different virtual input patterns” may have different shapes, sizes, “parameter changing capabilities”, attributes, and the like.

In addition, the “determined virtual input pattern” may be one in which the player is arbitrarily selected from “different virtual input patterns”. It may be determined uniquely on the basis of it.

  Further, the parameter management unit 113 may perform change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern and the parameter change capability in pixel units.

  By performing such change control, it is possible to change the virtual operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern and improve the game performance of the operation input reflected in the game results.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of layer screens from the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more) may be formed as a scratch surface of the battle game. Then, based on the operation input associated with the display screen, a scratch process may be performed in which the screen of the operation area is erased step by step from the surface layer to the lower layer.

  At this time, the parameter management unit 113 determines the area and depth of the scratched scratch surface as the input, and performs a change process for changing a value based on the associated parameter based on the operation input. May be.

  Here, in the scratch process, a first attribute is set on the scratch surface of each layer, and according to a combination of the first attribute and at least one attribute (second attribute) of the player character and the enemy character. Thus, a correction process may be performed to correct the scratch ability in response to an operation input to the scratch surface of each layer. In addition, when the player can select an arbitrary scratch item from a plurality of scratch items, the second attribute is assigned to each scratch item, and the attribute of the selected scratch item and the first scratch surface are selected. Correction processing for correcting the scratch ability with respect to the operation input to the scratch surface of each layer may be performed in combination with the above-described attribute.

  Accordingly, a scratch surface that can be easily scraped by an operation input and a scratch surface that is easy to scrape can be set by a combination of the first attribute of the scratch surface and the attribute (second attribute) of the player character and enemy character or scratch item. For this reason, it is possible to realize an operation input performed with a sense of tension while changing the operation input at the time of the battle and enjoying the screen effect on the game screen.

  Further, the display control unit 117 may perform a scratch amount display process for displaying a display indicating the scratch amount in association with the operation input within the given reception time on the screen of the battle game.

  The communication control unit 118 performs processing for transmitting / receiving data to / from the server 20 or another terminal 10 via the network. For example, when the game is started, the communication control unit 118 transmits information for notifying that the game is started to the server 20, and when the game is ended, the game related to the game result and various game parameters is transmitted. The result information is transmitted to the server 20.

  Further, the communication control unit 118 may transmit to the server 20 information related to characters owned by the player, information related to items owned by the player, information such as in-game currency, and the like stored in the storage unit 170.

  The attack range setting unit 119 sets the attack range of the player character and enemy character.

The image generation unit 120 performs a drawing process based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating a game image (a game image including a player character, an enemy character, contents according to a determination result, and the like). And output to the display unit 190. The image generation unit 120 may generate an image (so-called three-dimensional image) that can be seen from a virtual camera (a given viewpoint) in the object space (game space).

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

2.2 Server Configuration FIG. 3 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the server 20 of the present embodiment. The server 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

  The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 includes a main storage unit 272 and a storage unit 260 (for example, a database).

  The storage unit 260 may store a player password, an e-mail address, billing information, and the like in association with terminal identification information or player identification information (user account, user identification information) of a terminal managed by the server 20.

  The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM). The processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. That is, the information storage medium 280 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server, or another game system), and functions as hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. Or by a program.

  The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing based on a program stored in the information storage medium 280. Specifically, a service is provided in response to a request from a terminal.

  The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 272 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  In particular, the processing unit 200 of the server according to the present embodiment includes a network setting unit 210, a communication control unit 211, and a game control unit 214. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The network setting unit 210 receives the player identification information or the terminal identification information from the terminal 10, and stores the player network information in the storage unit 260 in association with the received player identification information or the terminal identification information.

  The communication control unit 211 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal 10 via the network. That is, the communication control unit 211 transmits information corresponding to the request to the terminal 10 based on the request from the terminal 10 of the player.

  The game control unit 214 performs various controls related to the game. For example, the game control unit 214 receives game result information transmitted from the game device (terminal 10), and performs update processing of various data associated with each player based on the game result information.

  Note that the processing unit 200 of the server 20 of this embodiment may perform part or all of the processing of the processing unit 100 of the terminal 10.

  The server 20 uses the terminal 10 as information on the character owned by the player, the setting information (deck information) of the character set as the setting character, the information on the item owned by the player, the information on the in-game currency, etc. from the terminal 10. The player information is received and stored in the storage unit 270 (storage unit 260) of the server. That is, for each player, the server 20 is associated with the player identification information, information about the character owned by the player, character setting information (deck information) set as the setting character, and information about the item owned by the player. The player information such as the in-game currency is stored.

  Further, the server 20 changes information related to characters owned by the player, setting information (deck information) of characters set as setting characters, information related to items owned by the player, information such as in-game currency, and the like. When the information after the change is received from the terminal 10, a process for updating the content after the change is performed.

3. 3. Method of this Embodiment 3.1 Overview FIG. 4 shows an example of the terminal 10 used in this embodiment.

  The terminal 10 includes a display 14 and a transparent touch panel 12 provided on the display 14.

  The display 14 functions as the display unit 190, and the touch panel 12 functions as a part of the input unit 160. A given game screen is displayed on the display 14 as the game progresses.

  When an input event occurs while the game is in progress, a given operation input is requested from the player.

  Specifically, when the input event occurs during the progress of the game, a given reception time (input time limit) is set, and an operation input from the player to the game screen (for example, movement of the locus to the game screen by the player) Input). Then, in association with the operation input received within the reception time (input time limit), a change process is performed for changing the value of the parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen. Then, a game calculation reflecting the parameter value obtained by the change process is performed, and the game proceeds.

  In particular, in the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the player's operation input during the given reception time (input time limit) is expressed as “a plurality of pixel units in which the parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit”. It is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by the “virtual input pattern composed of a set of” and accepted. Then, as the changing process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern. Do.

  By adopting such a new configuration, it is possible to realize an operation input with a sense of operation and a game characteristic that are not present in the past reflecting the player's operation input.

3.2 Setting of a given reception time (input time limit) The “given reception time (input time limit)” may be appropriately set during the progress of the game, and a given input event (for example, When a battle event between a player character and an enemy character occurs during the game, it may be set in association with the event (for example, prior to the battle).

  In the present embodiment, when an input event occurs while the game is in progress, a given reception time (input time limit) for receiving the player's operation input described above is set in association with the occurrence of this event. Then, when acceptance of the player's operation input is started, the player is requested to input an operation on the game screen GI.

  The length of the reception time (input time limit) may be constant, and the type of the input event, the level of the player, the type of item owned by the player, and the type of virtual input pattern 600 to be used. Depending on various conditions such as these, change control may be performed as appropriate.

  Further, during the reception time (input time limit), the operation input to the game screen is set as “virtual operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern”, for example, a given unit time (for example, 1 / It may be accepted every 60 seconds). Similarly, “a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern”, for example, It may be performed every given unit time (for example, 1/60 second).

3.3 Parameter values set for each given pixel unit of the game screen FIG. 5A schematically shows the game screen GI displayed on the display 14.

  The display 14 displays the game screen GI as an image composed of a plurality of pixel units. In this embodiment, parameters are set for each pixel unit (one pixel unit in the embodiment) of the game screen GI, and the parameter values for each pixel unit are parameter conversions set for a virtual input pattern 600 described later. It will be changed in relation to the ability.

  FIG. 5B schematically illustrates an enlarged part of the game screen GI illustrated in FIG. A parameter is set for each pixel unit of the game screen GI (display 14 for displaying the game screen GI). In FIG. 5B, the initial parameter value for each pixel unit is set to 150.

  The initial values of the parameters for each pixel constituting the game screen GI (display 14) may be set to different initial values for each area as necessary, and different conditions related to the parameters are set. May be.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of parameters, conditions, and attributes set for each pixel unit constituting the game screen GI.

For example, in the pixel units of numbers 1 and 2, the parameter initial value is set to 200, the parameter condition is “sand”, and the attribute is set to A. For example, in the pixel units of numbers k and k + 1, the parameter initial value is set. Is 150, the parameter condition is “rock”, and the attribute is B.

  Here, “sand” and “rock” as parameter conditions may be used to control the ease of changing the parameter value. For example, the “sand” condition may be used during parameter change processing. It functions as a condition that makes it easy to change the parameter value, and the condition of “rock” may function as a condition that makes it difficult to change the parameter value during the parameter changing process.

  Also, the attributes A, B, etc. are used as combinations that are easy to exhibit parameter conversion ability or combinations that are difficult to exhibit by combinations with virtual input pattern attributes described later.

3.4 Operation Input Corresponding to Display Screen When the reception time (input time limit) is set and reception is started due to the occurrence of the input event, the game screen GI displayed on the display 14 is displayed to the player. It is required to perform a touch input operation.

  Here, for example, a case is assumed in which an operation is input so as to draw a trajectory 500 between Q1 and Q2, as shown in FIG. At this time, the trajectory 500 of the operation input is detected by the touch panel 12. In the present embodiment, the case where the operation input is detected as a direct input via a touch panel will be described as an example. However, in addition to this, the operation of the player corresponding to the game screen using other means is used. An input may be detected. For example, a detection unit provided separately from the display, for example, an input unit such as a stylus pen and a doublet may be used to detect the scratch input to the game screen.

3.5 Virtual Input Pattern and Virtual Operation Area In this embodiment, “virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixels in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit” is a set of a plurality of pixels. It may be a virtual pattern constituting a given size and shape. The shape and size may be changed and controlled based on given conditions.

  Also, “parameter change capability is set for a given pixel unit” means that the same “parameter change capability” may be set for all the pixel units constituting the “virtual input pattern”. May be set.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of a virtual input pattern 600 of the present embodiment.

  This virtual input pattern 600 is configured as a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter changing capability is set for each given pixel unit. In the figure, the black circle represents a pixel unit, and the size of the black circle schematically represents the parameter conversion capability set for each pixel unit. The larger the black circle, the higher the parameter conversion capability.

  As shown in the figure, this pixel input pattern 600 is set such that the parameter conversion capability is higher as it is closer to the center and the parameter conversion capability is lower as it is outward.

  The virtual input pattern 600 can be arbitrarily sized and shaped as necessary. In the present embodiment, the virtual input pattern 600 is configured to have a shape larger than the normal contact area between the fingertip of the player and the touch panel 12. Is done.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the player performs a sliding touch operation from Q1 to Q2 on the game screen GI, the operation locus 500 from Q1 to Q2 by the player's operation input becomes almost one line.

  In this embodiment, the player's operation input to the game screen GI is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen GI by the virtual input pattern 600, and the reception process is performed. That is, when the player performs a slide operation from Q1 to Q2, the virtual input pattern 600 is converted into a virtual operation input in which a slide operation is input on the game screen GI along the locus 500. The range of operation on the game screen GI by the converted virtual operation input is a virtual operation area 530 indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG.

  That is, the range in which the virtual input pattern 600 is moved along the operation input locus 500 from Q1 to Q2 is the virtual operation area 530 on the game screen GI.

3.6 Parameter Change Capability Set for Virtual Input Pattern Next, “parameter conversion capability” set for each pixel unit of the virtual input pattern 600 will be described.

  Here, the “parameter changing ability” is the effect of converting the parameter value set for each given pixel unit of the game screen GI, and this “parameter changing ability” is appropriately changed according to given conditions. May be.

  For example, the virtual input pattern 600A-1 shown in FIG.

  This virtual input pattern 600A-1 is schematically divided into four ring-shaped regions concentrically, and parameter conversion capabilities of n1, n2, n3, and n4 are set in order from the center in the pixel unit of each region. Shall.

  These parameter conversion capacities n1, n2, n3, and n4 are assigned as parameter conversion capacities from the values of the parameters in pixel units constituting the game image GI every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds). Numerical values n1, n2, n3, and n4 are set as values to be subtracted under a given condition. For example, the parameter conversion capability n1 is set as the capability of subtracting the value of n1 with a given condition every given unit time (1/60 seconds) from the parameter value of the unit pixel of the game screen GI. The same applies to the other parameter conversion capacities n2, n3, and n4.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the higher the parameter conversion ability value, the higher the ability to subtract the parameter value assigned to the pixel unit of the game screen GI.

3.7 Change Process of Parameter Value in Virtual Operation Area In the present embodiment, “process for changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area 500 in association with the parameter change ability set in the virtual input pattern 600” is If it is during the reception time (input time limit), for example, it may be repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  Thereby, the slower the movement speed of the operation input is, the more repeatedly the change process is performed for a specific pixel unit, and the parameter of the specific pixel unit can be greatly changed, for example, from the surface layer to the lower layer screen. A new operation feeling that reflects the player's operational feeling that the value of the parameter in pixel units can be changed across (deeply) and the parameter in pixel units can be changed over a wide range by increasing the movement speed of the operation input. It is possible to realize a game effect unprecedented and related to the depth and range of parameters changed by the game input.

  For example, when the virtual input pattern 600 is positioned at the same position on the game screen for a long time, the parameter value of each pixel unit of the game screen GI existing at the position overlapping the virtual input pattern 600 is the unit time. Is gradually subtracted to 0 and finally becomes 0.

  Further, even if the virtual input pattern 600 is moved on the game screen GI, the parameter value of each pixel unit of the game screen GI existing at a position overlapping the virtual input pattern 600 during the movement period is the unit. It is gradually subtracted every time.

  Accordingly, if the virtual input pattern 600 is moved quickly on the game screen GI, a wide virtual operation area 530 can be obtained. However, the cumulative subtraction value of the parameter value for each pixel in the virtual operation area 530 is If it becomes smaller and moves slowly, the range of the virtual operation area 530 becomes narrower, but the cumulative subtraction value of the parameter value for each pixel in the virtual operation area 530 becomes larger.

3.8 Game Calculation Reflecting Parameter Value Obtained by Change Process According to the present embodiment, a game computation reflecting the parameter value obtained by such a change process is performed, and the game proceeds.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, since the virtual input pattern 600 is virtually operated on the game screen GI within the reception time, a change process of parameter values rich in change is performed. It is possible to perform a game operation that reflects the result of the change process.

  As an example of the game calculation reflecting such parameter values, a specific example in which a player character and an enemy character battle each other will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, a game calculation for performing a game effect associated with a combination of a parameter value obtained by the change process and a given item (for example, an item acquired by the player) may be performed.

3.9 A plurality of selectable virtual input patterns In the present embodiment, a plurality of virtual input patterns 600 may exist in a selectable state.

  When there are a plurality of virtual input patterns 600 that can be selected, the game screen GI may identify and display the second attribute set in the selected virtual input pattern 600.

  FIG. 9 illustrates a plurality of circular virtual input patterns 600A-1, 600A-2, and 600A-3 having different sizes.

  FIG. 10 illustrates a plurality of hexagonal virtual input patterns 600B-1, 600B-2, and 600B-3 having different sizes.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a plurality of virtual input patterns 600 having different shapes and sizes are prepared, and a given one is uniquely determined from the plurality of virtual input patterns 600 according to the game situation. Alternatively, the player may arbitrarily select it.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of virtual input patterns 600 may be formed as having unique shapes, sizes, parameter conversion capabilities, and attributes.

  A plurality of different virtual input patterns 600 may be set as items in the game. For example, it may be configured such that a player can acquire and use an item of a desired virtual input pattern 600 under a given condition during a game.

3.10 Parameter Change Processing Using Different Virtual Input Patterns Next, the parameter values of the virtual operation area 530 using different virtual input patterns 600 are changed in association with different parameter changing capabilities set in the virtual input pattern 600. Processing to be performed will be described.

  FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate two types of virtual input patterns 600A-1 and 600A-2 that can be selected and used with the same shape (for example, a circular shape) and different sizes. As shown in FIG. 6A, the virtual input pattern 600A-1 having a large radius is set so that the parameter conversion capability decreases from n1, n2, n3, and n4 toward the outside from the center. Yes.

  FIG. 8B shows a virtual input pattern 600A-2 with a small radius, and this virtual input pattern A-2 has a parameter conversion capability of m1 and m2 that decreases from the center toward the outside. Is set to

  Here, if it is assumed that the total parameter conversion capabilities of both virtual input patterns 600A-1 and 600A-2 are the same (the total value of the parameter conversion capabilities of all the pixels constituting the virtual input pattern 600 is the same). As the area of the virtual input pattern 600 increases, the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit decreases, and as the area decreases, the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit increases. For example, assuming that the radius of the virtual input pattern 600A-2 shown in FIG. 8B is 1/2 with respect to the virtual input pattern 600A-1 shown in FIG. It is understood that the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit of the virtual input pattern 600A-2 is four times the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit of the virtual input pattern 600A-1 shown in FIG. Thus, the smaller the area of the virtual input pattern 600, the larger the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit, and the larger the area, the lower the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit.

  In the above description, the case where the virtual input patterns 600A-1 and 600A-2 are compared under the condition that the total parameter conversion capability is the same even if the sizes are different has been described as an example. Virtual input pattern 600 may be prepared, and the total parameter conversion capability may be different for each virtual input pattern, or uniform parameter conversion capability may be set for all pixels of the virtual input pattern 600, Moreover, you may perform control which improves or reduces the parameter conversion capability of each pixel unit as needed.

  FIG. 11 shows a trajectory 500 of the player's operation input to the game screen GI and a specific example in the case of converting this into a virtual operation input by the virtual input pattern 600.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the player performs an operation input from Q1 to Q2 on the game screen GI, an operation input locus 500 as shown in the figure is obtained.

At this time, the player's operation input is, for example, a virtual input pattern 600A shown in FIG.
When converted to a virtual operation input using -1, a virtual operation area 530 with a virtual input pattern 600A-1 as shown in FIG. 11C is obtained.

  Further, when the operation input of the player is converted into a virtual operation input using, for example, the virtual input pattern 600A-2 shown in FIG. 8B, a virtual input pattern 600A- as shown in FIG. 2 is obtained.

  Comparing the virtual operation areas 530 obtained by the two types of virtual input patterns 600A-1 and 600A-1, the parameter changing ability per unit pixel of the virtual input pattern 600A-1 having a large area is the virtual input pattern having a small area. Since the virtual input pattern 600A-1 having a large area can be used in comparison with the parameter conversion capability per unit pixel of 600A-1, a virtual operation input can be performed over a wide range. The amount of change of the parameter for each pixel is small.

  On the contrary, when the virtual input pattern 600A-2 having a small area is used, the area of the obtained virtual operation area 530 is reduced, but the parameter change amount for each pixel constituting the virtual operation area 530 may be increased. it can.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, different virtual operation inputs can be performed depending on the size and type of the virtual input pattern 600 to be used. By performing the selective use, it becomes possible to perform operation inputs rich in change.

3.11 Game Screen and Virtual Input Pattern Attributes In the present embodiment, a first attribute is set for the game screen GI, a second attribute is set for the virtual input pattern 600, and the first and second attributes are set. Depending on the family combination, change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern 600 and the parameter conversion capability for each given pixel unit may be performed.

  According to the present embodiment, the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in the game results can be changed by a combination of the first attribute of the game screen and the attribute (second attribute) of the virtual input pattern.

  For example, different attributes A, B, etc. for each predetermined area of the game screen GI may be set as the first attribute. Then, any of the attributes A and B may be set as the second attribute for the virtual input pattern 600 to be used. At this time, when the first attribute and the second family are the same attribute, change control for changing the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern 600 to another desired shape may be performed, and the virtual input pattern Change control such as increasing the parameter change capability of each pixel unit 600 may be performed. For example, when the first attribute matches the second attribute, change control may be performed such that the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern is largely controlled or the parameter change capability for each pixel is enhanced.

  As a result, when the first attribute and the second attribute are the same, the parameter value of each pixel unit of the game screen GI can be greatly changed by the virtual operation input by the virtual input pattern 600, and the player can It is possible to effectively perform operation input reflected in the game results.

3.12 Setting Parameters with Different Conditions for Each Layer Screen or Each Area Screen Area As described later, as the game screen GI, a plurality of layers from the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more) A screen in which layer screens are sequentially arranged from the surface layer to the lower layer may be generated, and the parameters may be set for each given pixel unit in each layer screen.

  Then, a process of changing the parameter value of the area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area 530 in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern 600 may be performed.

  Thereby, for example, it is possible to perform a game process such as erasing the screen associated with the virtual operation area 500 in a stepwise manner from the surface layer to the lower layer, and “virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern” The game can be progressed while displaying the image as the range and depth of the virtual operation area 530 and allowing the player to visually recognize it.

  Then, the range and depth are set as the virtual operation input, and the parameter value of the virtual operation area 530 is changed based on the virtual operation input. For this reason, the operation input within the time limit for the game can be performed with a sense of tension while enjoying the screen effect on the game screen GI. In this way, it is possible to realize an operation input while enjoying a game screen reflecting the player's operation feeling.

  Here, “the process of changing the parameter value of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern” is the reception time (input time limit). ) May be repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  Thereby, the slower the movement speed of the operation input is, the more repeatedly the change process is performed for a specific pixel unit, and the parameter of the specific pixel unit can be greatly changed, for example, from the surface layer to the lower layer screen. The parameter value of the pixel unit can be changed across (deeply). In addition, if the movement speed of the operation input is increased, the pixel unit parameters can be changed over a wide range. In this way, it is possible to realize a game input having a new operation feeling that reflects the player's operation feeling, and to realize an unprecedented game effect related to the depth and range of parameters changed by the game input. .

  In this case, the parameters may be set as parameters with different conditions for each layer screen or for each area of each layer screen.

  Here, “the parameter of the different condition” means that it is set as a parameter of a different condition with respect to the “parameter changing ability” set in the virtual input pattern. Here, the “different condition” may be a condition for changing the parameter in association with the “parameter changing ability”. For example, the condition may be a condition where the parameter is easily converted or difficult to change.

  Thereby, the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in a game result can be set for every said layer screen or every area of each layer screen by the setting of the said conditions.

  In addition, a different first attribute is set for each layer screen or for each area screen area, a second attribute is set for the virtual input pattern, and according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute, You may perform change control which changes at least one of the input shape of the said pixel input pattern, and the parameter change capability for every pixel unit.

3.13 Display of Attributes Further, the first attribute and the second attribute type set in the game screen GI and the virtual input pattern 600 may be displayed on the game screen GI so that the player can visually recognize them.

  Further, the game screen GI may display a first attribute set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen and a second attribute set for the virtual input pattern.

  For example, the display of the first attribute may be displayed with a color, a pattern, or the like. In addition, the second attribute may be displayed by, for example, a color, a pattern, or the like, and further, the attribute may be displayed by the shape of the virtual input pattern 600.

  Further, the “display of the first and second attributes” may be represented by, for example, the same color and the same pattern if they have the same attribute. Thus, the player can easily recognize both attributes visually. For example, by performing an operation input on the layer screen or the area of the layer screen having the same attribute as the virtual input pattern, the operation input reflected in the game results can be performed. This can be done effectively.

3.14 Control of Virtual Input Pattern In the present embodiment, the parameter management unit 113 may perform change control that changes at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern 600 and the parameter conversion capability for each given pixel unit. Good.

  By performing such change control, it is possible to change the virtual operation input to the game screen GI by the virtual input pattern 600 and improve the game performance of the operation input reflected in the game results.

  In the present embodiment, the parameter management unit 113 may change and control the attribute of the virtual input pattern 600.

  Such change control may be formed so as to be executed as appropriate in accordance with the game situation or the occurrence of an event during the game.

  Such change control may be executed in combination with, for example, a predetermined item (for example, a bomb item) acquired by the player character during the game.

3.15 Flowchart FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of operation input according to the present embodiment described above.

  When a given event for accepting an operation input occurs during the progress of the game (step S10), the timer starts (step S12) and the acceptance of the operation input is started.

  This operation input reception is repeatedly performed for a predetermined reception time until the timer ends in step S30. In the present embodiment, during the reception time, the reception processing of steps S22 to S24 is repeatedly performed every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  First, when the player performs a touch operation on the game screen GI, an operation input is accepted (step S2), and then the operation input is converted into a virtual operation input using the virtual input pattern 600 (step S22). Then, parameter conversion processing based on the parameter conversion capability assigned to each pixel unit of the virtual parameter 600 is performed on the virtual operation input area 530 on the game screen GI (step S24).

4). 4.1 Game with Virtual Operation Input 4.1 Outline of Game In the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the above-described virtual operation input method (hereinafter referred to as “virtual operation input”) is used as a player character during the game. A battle game used when a battle event with an enemy character occurs is provided.

  In this embodiment, a battle between a player character that is a player character set as a game medium of a player and an enemy character that is a character as an opponent is a battle process using values based on parameters of both media (characters). And the battle game proceeds according to the result of the battle process.

  When a player using the virtual operation input method described above performs a scratch input as the virtual operation input within a given reception time (time limit) set in the battle, the value based on the parameter is It is changed based on scratch input (virtual operation input).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a player character and an enemy character battle each other, a value based on a parameter, which is an important factor for determining the victory or defeat of the battle, is set as a given reception time ( Change based on scratch input (virtual operation input) within the time limit). As a result, when the player character and the enemy character face each other, the player's scratch operation input (virtual operation input) is directly linked to victory or defeat, and an unprecedented input experience-type operation feeling rich in tension and fun is provided. The accompanying battle game can be realized.

4.2 Game Screen FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game screen (game image) according to the present embodiment. The game screen GI is displayed on the display unit 190 (display provided with a touch panel) of the terminal 10, and the player can perform an input operation by performing a contact operation (touch operation) in which a fingertip or a touch pen is brought into contact with the touch panel. it can.

  The game screen GI shown in FIG. 13 includes a battle area BA at the center of the screen, an attack turn display gauge KG at the top of the screen, and a player deck display area DK at the bottom of the screen.

  In the player deck display area DK, a plurality of player characters PO constituting the player's deck are displayed. In this embodiment, the deck is composed of the first to fourth player characters PO1, PO2, PO3, and PO4.

  The attack turn display gauge KG displays the order of the battle for each turn when the player character and the enemy character battle each other. The attack turn display gauge KG represents the order of attacks for each turn as follows. The first turn is the attack turn of the first player character PO1, the next is the attack turn of the enemy character OB twice, the next is the attack turn of the second player character PO2, and the next is the enemy character OB three times in succession. The attack turn, and the next, represents the attack turn of the fourth player character PO4. From this attack turn display gauge KG, the player can know in advance the attack order of the enemy and the type of characters that appear, and can construct a battle strategy.

  The battle area BA in the center of the screen is partitioned in a lattice shape, and enemy characters OB are arranged in a plurality of lattice frames. Below each enemy character OB, a gauge HP showing its physical strength value is displayed, and the enemy character OB disappears when its physical strength value HP becomes zero.

4.3 Description of Battle Game Next, the process of the battle game of this embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the process in which the player character PO attacks the enemy character OB is one unit, or the process in which the enemy character OB attacks the player character PO is one unit, and this unit is one turn (game progress unit). As shown in FIG. The order of the attack turns of the player character PO and the enemy character OB is displayed on the attack turn display gauge KG.

4.3-1. Selection of Attack Target by Player For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the player's attack turn using the player character PO1 arrives, the player character PO1 used for the attack is located below the battle area BA. Highlighted.

  The player touches and selects the enemy character OB1 to be attacked.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 14, the operation input reception area IA having a given shape associated with the player character PO1 used for the attack is displayed so as to include the selected enemy character OB1. The Here, a cross-shaped reception area IA1 including an enemy character OB1 composed of four squares is displayed.

  At the same time, the countdown of the timer gauge TG displayed above the battle area BA is started, and acceptance of operation input is started. Then, when the count of the Immer gauge TG reaches 0, the acceptance of the operation input is terminated.

  That is, the operation input of the present embodiment is accepted within a given set time (time limit) from when the timer gauge TG starts counting down to when it ends.

  Further, a scratch gauge SG is displayed above the battle area BA, and the amount of scratch input within the time limit is displayed.

4.3-2 Set time (time limit), reception area IA and operation input When timer gauge TG is displayed and reception of operation input is started, the player is displayed to include the selected enemy character OB1. Operation input to the reception area IA for operation input is started.

  In the present embodiment, the operation input is performed when the player performs a contact operation (touch operation) in which the player touches a fingertip, a touch pen, or the like on the reception area IA in the game screen GI displayed on the display unit 190 of the terminal 10. . Note that even if a contact operation other than the reception area IA is performed, the operation input is not determined.

  Such an operation input is accepted until the display of the timer gauge TG becomes 0, and the acceptance ends when the time limit is exceeded.

  The player is required to efficiently scratch the reception area IA within a limited time limit.

  The length of the time limit (set time) may be fixedly set to a value such as 20 seconds, for example, or may be changed as appropriate in relation to a given condition. For example, the type and number of player characters PO used for the attack, the type and number of enemy characters OB to be attacked, the size and shape of the reception area IA, the progress of the game, the level of the player, etc. It may be set to a value.

  Further, the shape and size of the operation input reception area IA may be specific to the player character PO1 used for the attack, or may be appropriately changed according to the game situation. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the player's attack turn using the next player character PO2 arrives, the operation input reception area IA2 having a given shape associated with the player character PO2 is set. The selected enemy character OB1 may be displayed. Here, an L-shaped reception area IA2 including an enemy character OB1 composed of four squares is displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the player character PO and the enemy character OB face each other as a rule has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Also good. Further, for example, a plurality of enemy characters OB existing outside the reception area IA may be attackable.

  When at least one of the player character PO and the enemy character OB exists in a selectable state, the operation requested in association with the selection pattern of the plurality of characters as a scratch condition required by the player. The type or content of input may be set as a scratch condition.

  For example, when a plurality of characters are selected, the pattern shape and area of the operation input reception area IA may be different from the shape and area of the operation input reception area IA associated with individual characters. For example, the area may be increased or the shape may be set to a combination of a plurality of patterns. It is also possible to set to accept only operation input for either flick operation, single-finger operation, two-finger simultaneous operation, or to accept only vertical or horizontal operation input. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a case where a given reception area IA is displayed in the game screen GI and a contact operation to the reception area IA is received has been described as an example. However, if necessary, the display of the reception area IA is displayed. The user may accept the contact operation over a wide range of the game screen without performing it. In this case, the total of operation inputs (for example, scratch input) during the time limit (set time) is accumulated (accumulated result is displayed), and in some cases, the accumulated result is corrected with items, etc. The accumulated value (which may be a corrected accumulated value) may be assigned to a predetermined enemy character and a battle calculation may be performed. The correction process includes a case where the correction process is performed by, for example, an item (bomb or the like) buried in the scratch area of the game screen being activated.

4.3-3 Operation Input and Parameters In the present embodiment, when the player touches the reception area IA within the time limit (set time) according to a given condition, this is recognized as an operation input and is accepted and accepted. The scratch amount corresponding to the operation input is displayed on the scratch gauge SG.

  In this embodiment, parameters are set for each given pixel unit on the scratch surface of the game screen. Then, when the player performs a touch operation on the game screen in the reception area IA, the operation input is received, and then the operation input becomes a virtual operation input (virtual operation input) using the virtual input pattern 600. Converted. Then, the parameter value of the pixel unit (one pixel unit in this embodiment) of the virtual operation input area (virtual operation area 530) in the reception area IA is assigned to each pixel unit of the virtual parameter 600. A parameter conversion process is performed on the virtual operation area, which is sequentially subtracted based on the parameter conversion capability.

  As the parameter value of the pixel unit decreases, the pixel unit is subjected to transparency processing so as to approach transparency, and when the value becomes 0, image processing is performed so that the pixel unit becomes completely transparent. For example, in the present embodiment, the transparency processing is performed for each layer as will be described later.

  At this time, when the player virtually inputs the reception area IA over a wide range within the time limit, the reception area IA is scratched shallowly over a wide area (the initial value of each pixel unit is subtracted over a wide range, When the subtraction amount for each pixel unit is small) and a virtual area is repeatedly input for a specific area within the time limit, the area is scratched deeply (though it is a narrow area, but the subtraction value for each pixel unit in that area) Can be achieved.

  FIG. 19 shows the configuration of the scratch surface of the game screen GI of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19A, the game screen GI of the present embodiment has a plurality of layer screens GI, G2, G3. Is generated as a screen arranged as a scratch surface in an overlapping manner from the surface layer to the lower layer. In the present embodiment, the three-layer screens are arranged so as to overlap each other. However, other than this, for example, four or more layer screens may be arranged so as to generate a game screen.

  In the present embodiment, the layer screens GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3 are partitioned in a lattice pattern, and a character is placed in each lattice.

  FIG. 19B schematically shows each grid of each layer screen GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3. Parameters are set for each pixel unit (one pixel unit in the present embodiment) constituting each grid of each layer screen GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3. Here, in each pixel unit of each layer screen GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3 (one pixel unit in this actual child form), values of “50”, “80”, and “100” are initial values of parameters. Are set respectively.

  When the player performs a virtual operation input for each pixel unit of each layer GI-1, GI-2, GI-3, the parameter of the pixel unit located in the virtual operation area is “n” (an integer equal to or greater than 1) per second. ) Are sequentially subtracted. When the pixel unit parameter of the first layer screen GI-1 is subtracted to 0, the corresponding pixel unit parameter value of the second layer screen GI-2 is sequentially subtracted from the initial value. When the pixel unit parameter becomes 0, a subtraction process is performed in which the corresponding pixel parameter of the third layer screen GI-3 is sequentially subtracted.

  Accordingly, when the player performs virtual operation input for a long time in a limited portion of the input reception area IA, the parameter of the unit pixel of the portion is sequentially subtracted from the surface layer to the lower layer, and a state where the deep layer is scratched is produced. be able to.

  Here, the value “n” to be subtracted when the player touches may be set individually according to the type of the player character PO and the enemy character OB used by the player in the battle, and the attribute of the player character PO to be used. And different attributes depending on the attributes associated with each layer screen GI-1, GI-2, GI-3, and the attributes assigned to each layer area (sand area, rock area), etc. May be.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example will be described in which when the player performs a virtual operation input in the input reception area IA, the parameter values of the unit pixels input by the virtual operation are sequentially subtracted, and the pixels are sequentially subjected to transparent processing accordingly. However, the scratch surface may be erased in units of “枡” constituting the input reception area IA. In this case, the total of the subtraction values of the parameters of the plurality of pixel units constituting the bag are obtained for each bag constituting the input reception area IA, and when the total exceeds a predetermined reference value, May be deleted. Then, a configuration may be adopted in which the sum of the initial values of the parameters of the entire pixel of the erased bag is adopted as the scratch amount.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which only a given type of input is given as an operation input depending on the type of player character PO to be used, the type of enemy character OB to be attacked, and the situation of the game. Good. For example, only a horizontal slide input may be accepted, or only a vertical slide input may be accepted. Further, depending on the situation, another type of touch input, for example, a touch input by a two-finger or three-finger operation, or another touch input may be accepted as an operation input. Specifically, the type, content, etc. of the scratch required for each match are displayed with icons, etc., and the number of scratch inputs, distance, direction, amount, input direction (swipe, touch, etc.) required for the match, for example. , The input width may be specified.

  FIG. 20 schematically shows a state in which a given area of each of the layer screens GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3 is scratched, and each of the areas 500 of the first layer screen GI-1 is shown. When the pixel unit parameter is subtracted to 0 by an operation input, this area 500 is removed by the transparent process, and the area 610 of the next second layer screen GI-2 appears.

  When the pixel unit parameter of this area 610 is subtracted by operation input to 0, for example, this area 620 is removed by the transparent process, and the area of the next third layer screen GI-3 700 appears.

  Accordingly, when the player performs virtual operation input for a long time in a limited portion of the input reception area IA, the parameter of the unit pixel of the portion is sequentially subtracted from the surface layer to the lower layer, and a state where the deep layer is scratched is produced. be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19A, hidden items IT and the like are arranged at predetermined positions as needed between the layers of the layer screens GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3. It may be configured such that the player scratches the part and can find and acquire the item IT. Here, a case where the bomb item IT is arranged as a hidden item on the layer screen GI-2 is illustrated.

4.3-4 Character Parameter Value Change Processing FIG. 21 shows an example of the parameter of the player character PO, and FIG. 22 shows an example of the parameter of the enemy character OB.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the player character PO, parameters such as a physical strength value (HP), an attack power, and a defense power are set for each character.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the enemy character OB is set with parameters such as a physical strength value (HP), an attack power, and a defense power for each character.

  Here, parameters such as attack power and defense power are used as battle parameters.

  In the present embodiment, a process of changing a value associated with the battle parameter of the player character PO to be used is performed based on the scratch amount input to the input reception area IA within the time limit. In the present embodiment, a change process is performed in which a value obtained by adding the input scratch amount to the attack power value is used as the attack power of the player character PO that battles the enemy character OB.

4.3-5 Battle using the value associated with the changed parameter And, in the battle, attack the enemy character OB existing in the input reception area IA using the changed attack power of the player character PO To do.

  This attack is executed by a battle process using the defense power of the enemy character OB and the changed attack power value of the player character PO. Here, the defense power of the enemy character OB and the player character PO are changed. This is executed by performing a comparison process that compares the attack power value. Specifically, the value of the attack power of the changed player character is compared with the value of the defense power of the target enemy character, and when the attack power exceeds the defense power, the difference value is determined as the enemy character. It is executed by performing a process of subtracting from the physical strength value HP of OB.

  The battle between the player character and the enemy character includes not only a one-on-one battle but also a deck-to-deck battle, a one-to-deck battle, and the like. In this case, the battle process is, for example, a battle process that uses a parameter value (for example, total value, integrated value, etc.) of a friendly deck and a parameter value (eg, total value, integrated value, etc.) of an enemy deck. (Comparison processing, etc.) may be used. Further, for example, a battle process may be used in which winning or losing is determined depending on whether or not the parameter value of the ally deck exceeds a predetermined value. In the battle between the player character and the enemy character, for example, when the parameter value of the player character or the parameter value of the friendly deck satisfies a predetermined condition, an item advantageous to the battle is acquired, It may be a battle process that enables the user to do what he wants.

  As described above, when the player character PO attacks the enemy character OB, it is extremely important for the battle to efficiently input and input the input reception area IA within the time limit to increase the attack power of the player character. It will be a thing.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the value of the attack power of the player character is increased according to the value of the operation input has been described as an example. On the contrary, a process of subtracting the value of the defense power of the enemy character is performed. Also good. Moreover, you may carry out combining both.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the value of the attack power parameter of the player to be used is not changed and the value obtained by adding the scratch amount to this is used for the battle is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a process of changing the value of the parameter itself may be performed, and the changed parameter value may be used for the battle. For example, as described above, a value that reflects the scratch amount may be simply added to the original attack parameter value to obtain a new attack parameter value, or the original parameter value may reflect the scratch amount. The value converted in step 1 may be used as a new attack power parameter value. Further, the present invention is not limited to changing the parameters that are the targets of the battle process, and values associated with other parameters that affect the parameters that are the targets of the battle process may be changed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the player character PO attacks the enemy character OB, the case where the player character PO and the enemy character OB are in a one-on-one battle is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. One-to-multiple, multiple-to-multiple, deck-to-deck battles may be used.

4.3-6 Game Wins and Loss As described above, in this embodiment, the process in which the player character PO attacks the enemy character OB is one unit, and the process in which the enemy character OB attacks the player character PO is one unit. The battle game progresses with one unit as one turn (game progress unit).

Then, in this competitive game, the total physical strength value of all player characters is compared with the total physical strength value of all enemy characters, and if the total physical strength value reaches 0 first, the loser is the loser and the other is the winner. Judge to do. For example, if the stamina value of all the player characters PO becomes 0 before the stamina value of all the enemy characters OB appearing in one battle game becomes 0, it is determined that the player loses and the enemy character wins.

4.4 Flowchart Next, the flow of processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the game is started and the first turn arrives (step S10), it is determined whether or not the turn is a player turn (step S12). If the turn is a player turn (Y in step S12), the player character is determined. Side attack processing is performed (step S20).

  If the turn is an enemy character turn (N in step S12), an attack process on the enemy character side is performed (step S30).

  Then, after step S20 or step S30, it is determined whether or not win / loss has been determined (step S40), and if win / loss has not been determined (N in step S40), the next turn is started (step S50). Return to step S12.

  The above processing is repeated until winning or losing is determined in step 40.

  Next, detailed processing of the attack processing on the player character side in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the player's turn arrives (Y in step S12), the player character PO used in the turn is specified (step S100).

  In this embodiment, the player's deck is composed of first to fourth player characters PO1, PO2, PO3, and PO4. The order of the player characters PO used for the attack is uniquely specified from the display of the attack turn display gauge KG.

  For example, in the scene shown in FIG. 13, the first player character PO1 is specified as the player character PO used in the turn, and the player character PO1 is highlighted on the screen.

  In this state, six enemy characters OB are displayed on the game screen GI shown in FIG. 13, and the player selects any one of them (step S110).

  For example, when the enemy character OB1 at the center of the screen is selected as a target of attack by a touch operation, the operation input reception area IA1 is displayed so as to include the selected enemy character OB1 as shown in FIG. 14 (step S112). ). Here, a cross-shaped reception area IA1 including an enemy character OB1 composed of four squares is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a timer gauge TG is displayed above the battle area BA, and at the same time when the enemy character OB1 is selected as an attack target by a touch operation, a timer is started and a countdown display is started. It is notified that the acceptance of input has started (step S114). Then, when the timer ends and the countdown display becomes 0, the acceptance of the operation input is ended (step S118). That is, the operation input is accepted within a given set time (time limit) when the timer gauge TG is displayed (step S116).

  Therefore, it is necessary for the player to efficiently scratch the reception area IA1 within the limited time limit. If all the reception areas IA1 are scratched and all the areas on the first layer screen GI-1 can be removed, parameter conversion that exhibits the maximum attack power can be realized.

  A scratch gauge SG is displayed above the battle area BA, and the amount of scratch input during the time limit is displayed in real time.

  When the acceptance of the operation input is completed in step S118, a process of changing a value associated with the battle parameter of the player character PO to be used is performed based on the scratch amount input to the input acceptance area IA within the time limit (step S118). S120). In the present embodiment, a change process is performed in which a value obtained by adding the input scratch amount to the attack power value is used as the attack power of the player character PO that battles the enemy character OB.

  Next, the enemy character OB present in the input reception area IA is attacked using the changed attack power of the player character PO.

  This attack is executed by performing a comparison process that compares the defense value of the enemy character OB with the changed attack value of the player character PO as a battle process (step S122). Specifically, the value of the attack power of the changed player character is compared with the value of the defense power of the target enemy character, and when the attack power exceeds the defense power, the difference value is determined as the enemy character. It is executed by performing a process of subtracting from the physical strength value HP of OB.

  In this way, one attack turn is completed (step S122).

  FIG. 15 shows a game screen when the next attack turn of the player has arrived (Y in step S12) and the second player character PO2 is used as an attacking character.

  In this state, when the player selects the enemy character OB2 at the top of the screen as an attack target by a touch operation, a new operation input acceptance area IA2 is displayed so as to include the selected enemy character OB2. Here, an L-shaped reception area IA2 composed of four squares having a shape and a size associated with the second player character PO2 is displayed. The reception area IA2 is arranged so as to include both the enemy character OB1 selected this time and the enemy character OB2 selected last time.

  Simultaneously with the selection of the enemy character OB2, acceptance of operation input is started, and the player is required to efficiently scratch the reception area IA2 within a limited time limit.

  At this time, when the reception area IA2 is scratched and the first layer screen GI-1 is removed, as shown in FIG. 16, the bomb item IT hidden in the layer screen GI-1 on the screen (FIG. 19). The bomb item IT) shown in (A) appears, and the player can acquire it. This bomb item IT exhibits a function of increasing the attack power against the enemy character OB2, as shown in FIG.

  In addition, both the first player character PO1 used as the character for the previous attack and the second player character PO2 which is the character for the current attack appear in the new operation input reception area IA2. May be generated with a given probability. In this case, a series of consecutive attacks (combos) of the first player character PO1 and the second player character PO2 which is the current attack character are generated. , Attack power may be increased.

  FIG. 18 shows a game screen when the next attack turn of the player has arrived (Y in step S12) and the third player character PO3 is used as an attacking character. In the figure, a state in which the scratch surface is deeply scratched across a plurality of layers is shown.

5. Modifications The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the present invention has been described by taking the case where a battle game is input as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to operation input in a game other than the battle game.

  In the battle game, the operation input is virtually converted into a virtual operation input and used as a scratch input. However, if necessary, the player's operation input itself is scratched without performing the virtual conversion process. It may be used as input.

  Further, for example, the game system of the present embodiment may be configured such that part or all of the functions of the processing unit 100 of the terminal are realized by the server 20.

  That is, this embodiment may be a game system realized by cloud computing. That is, in cloud computing, information (player information, etc.) for each player is stored and managed on a server, and game processing is performed. That is, the terminal 10 transmits various input information input from the input unit 160 to the server 20. Then, the server 20 performs processing of each unit of the processing unit 100 described in the above embodiment, generates image generation data for generating an image, and transmits the generated image generation data to each terminal 10. Send. Here, the image generation data is data for displaying an image generated by the method of the present embodiment on each terminal 10, and may be image data itself or used by each terminal to generate an image. Various data (object data, game processing result data, etc.) may be used. Further, the game system may be configured so that the processing of each unit of the processing unit 100 is executed by being distributed between the server and the terminal.

  Each game may be provided to the terminal 10 by one server 20, or a server system may be constructed by linking a plurality of servers 20 to provide each game to the terminal 10.

  The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same functions, methods, and results, or configurations that have the same objects and effects). In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that exhibits the same operational effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, 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.

10 terminals, 20 servers, 100 processing units, 110 setting units,
112 player character placement unit, 113 parameter control unit,
114 game processing units, 115 input receiving units, 117 display control units,
118 communication control unit, 119 attack range setting unit, 120 image generation unit,
130 sound generation unit, 160 input unit, 162 detection unit, 170 storage unit,
172 main storage unit, 173 player information, 180 information storage medium, 190 display unit,
192 sound output unit, 196 communication unit, 200 processing unit,
210 network setting unit, 211 communication control unit, 214 game control unit,
270 storage unit, 272 main storage unit, 260 storage unit, 280 information storage medium,
296 communication unit 300: geological structure, 300-1 first layer, 300-2 second layer, 300-3 third layer 500 operation input 510 virtual operation input 530 virtual operation area 600 virtual input pattern
GI game screen, GI-1, GI-2, GI-3 layer screen,
KG Attack turn display gauge, DK layer deck display area,
BA battle area, PO player character, OB enemy character,
PD player deck, TG timer gauge, SG scratch gauge,
HP health value, IA input acceptance area, IT item

Claims (11)

A display control unit for controlling display of the game screen on the display;
An input reception unit for setting a given reception time and receiving a player's operation input to the game screen;
A parameter management unit that performs a change process for changing a parameter value set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
Let the computer function as the game processor,
The input receiving unit
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit. Accept,
The parameter management unit
As the change process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit
Performing a game calculation reflecting the parameter value obtained by the change process;
program. In claim 1,
The display control unit
As the game screen, a screen in which a plurality of layer screens from the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more) is arranged in order from the surface layer to the lower layer is generated,
In each layer screen, the parameter is set for each given pixel unit,
The parameter management unit
A program for performing processing to change the value of the parameter in the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern. In claim 2,
The parameter is
A program set as a parameter with different conditions for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen. In any one of Claims 1-3,
A first attribute is set on the game screen that accepts a player's operation input, a second attribute is set on the virtual input pattern, and the virtual input pattern is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. A program for performing change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape and the parameter change capability in units of pixels. In any one of claims 3 to 4 dependent on claim 2 and claim 2,
A different first attribute is set for each layer screen or each area of the layer screen, a second attribute is set for the virtual input pattern, and the virtual attribute is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. A program for performing change control for changing at least one of a pattern shape of an input pattern and a parameter change capability in units of pixels. In any one of Claims 3 to 5 dependent on Claim 2 and Claim 2,
The game screen displays a first attribute set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, and displays a second attribute set for the virtual input pattern. In claim 4,
When there are multiple virtual input patterns that can be selected,
The game screen is a program for displaying a second attribute set in the selected virtual input pattern. In any one of Claims 1-7,
The virtual input pattern is a virtual input pattern determined based on a given condition from among a plurality of different virtual input patterns. In any one of Claims 1-8,
The parameter management unit
A program for performing change control for changing at least one of a pattern shape of the virtual input pattern and a parameter change capability in pixel units. A display control unit for controlling display of the game screen on the display;
An input unit for performing an operation input corresponding to the game screen;
An input reception unit for setting a given reception time and receiving a player's operation input to the game screen;
A parameter management unit that performs a change process for changing a parameter value set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
A game processor;
Including
The input receiving unit
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit. Accept,
The parameter management unit
As the change process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit
Performing a game calculation reflecting the parameter value obtained by the change process;
Game system. Display,
A display control unit for controlling display of a battle game screen on the display;
A touch panel provided on a display, which detects a player's operation input to the game screen;
Including a terminal device that can be connected to a network,
An input reception unit that sets a given reception time and receives a player's operation input to the game screen detected by the touch panel;
A parameter management unit that performs a change process for changing a parameter value set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
A game processor;
Including
The input receiving unit
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which parameter change capability is set in a given pixel unit. Accept,
The parameter management unit
As the change process, a process of changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit
A terminal device that performs a game calculation reflecting a parameter value obtained by the change process.