JP2016193044A - Game apparatus and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system allowing a player to easily change setting of indices of ability change elements of a plurality of player characters as need arises.SOLUTION: The game system defines an X-axial direction and a Y-axial direction as reference axes representing indices of ability change elements of a plurality of player characters. The game system executes display control of forming a first display area that represents the indices of the ability change elements of the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axes. Furthermore, the game system executes processing of displaying a selected player character to a position representing an arbitrary level in association with the reference axes, by a contact input for the plurality of displayed player characters. Furthermore, the game system executes processing of setting an index of an ability change element of each player character in association with the reference axes displayed by the processing, as an index of the ability change element of each player character.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a network system that provides a user with a communication type networking service called a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as “SNS”) is known. On such a social networking service, an online game called a social game is provided, and each user has a fighting game, a fighting game, or a game with another user via a portable information communication terminal device such as a smartphone. And games such as RPG.

  One system that provides this type of game (ie, a game system) is known that uses a plurality of player characters to advance the game. For example, the behavior control of a plurality of player characters can be performed accurately. In order to perform the game, a game in which regularity is determined by predetermined information and the game is advanced is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-292141 A

  However, in the system described in Patent Document 1, the player recognizes the ability parameters of a plurality of player characters, such as direct ability parameters such as attack and defense, and other indirect ability parameters. However, it was not possible to proceed with the game, and these parameters could not be easily changed by the player as needed.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and the object of the present invention is to allow the player to easily recognize the indicators (for example, parameter values) of the ability variation factors of a plurality of player characters so that the game can proceed. Furthermore, another object is to provide a program and the like that can provide an attractive game in which the player can easily set and change the indicators of these ability variation factors as necessary.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
A: A program for executing a given game using a plurality of player characters constituting a party,
B: an accepting unit that receives instructions from the player;
C: a display control unit for displaying the plurality of player characters on a display means;
D: a setting processing unit that performs a variable element setting process for setting an indicator of the ability variable element of each player character based on an instruction from the player;
E: a character control unit that controls the plurality of player characters based on the set indicator of the ability variation element;
Function as a computer
F: The display control unit
A first display area capable of detecting a contact input of the player as an instruction of the player, wherein a given direction is a reference axis representing an indicator of the ability variation element, and is associated with the reference axis and By arranging a plurality of player characters, display control is performed to form a first display area on the display means for displaying an indicator of the ability variation element of the plurality of player characters,
G: The setting processing unit
As the ability setting element index setting process,
A first process of moving and displaying the selected player character to an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis by contact input to the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area;
Performing a second process of setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process as an index of the ability variation element of each player character;
H: The character control unit
The plurality of player characters may be controlled based on an indicator of the ability variation element set in the second process.

  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 for the player to visually recognize the ability variation factors of a plurality of player characters composing the party in an easy-to-understand manner and to proceed with the game, and to easily change the setting as necessary. Thereby, the program etc. which can provide the attractive game excellent in operativity, improving the interest property of a game can be provided. In particular, according to the present invention, the entire “indicator of ability variation factors of a plurality of player characters” can be visually grasped and changed at a time, so that a player can play a game by “a plurality of player characters constituting a party”. It can proceed smoothly.

  Specifically, a first direction is formed in which a given direction is used as a reference axis representing an index of the ability variation element, and the indices of the ability variation elements of the plurality of player characters are displayed in association with the reference axis. Perform display control.

  As a result, the “index of the ability variation element of a plurality of player characters constituting the party” can be visually displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In addition, a first process is performed in which the selected player character is moved to an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis and displayed by contact input to the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area. .

  Further, a second process is performed for setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process as an index of the ability variation element of each player character.

  As described above, the player can change and set “the index of the ability variation element of each player character” in an easy-to-understand manner by “contact input to a plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area”. it can.

Here, the “index of the ability variation element of the player character” is an element that serves as an index for specifying the ability of the player character that constitutes the party. For example, an index of the ability variation element that directly represents the ability Etc. may be set. For example, taking a battle game as an example, it may be an indicator of an ability variation element of a player character that constitutes a party (for example, a parameter representing an ability such as an attack or defense). Moreover, you may set as a capability parameter etc. which represent capability indirectly. For example, it may be a parameter (for example, a level of an attribute of a character (for example, a level of an attribute of a character such as fire, water, etc.)) that becomes an element that exhibits its ability in combination with other elements.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the player can easily recognize the indicators of the ability variation factors of a plurality of player characters constituting the party, which is an important factor in the progress of the game. You can easily change the settings accordingly.

  In addition, the “selection instruction” only needs to accept an operation input associated with the first display area of the display screen. For example, an input unit such as a touch input detection unit may be used to detect a direct touch operation on the game screen, or a detection unit provided separately from the display, for example, an input unit such as a stylus pen or a doublet may be used. It may be detected as a scratch input to the game screen.

  Further, “a plurality of different directions as reference axes representing indices of a plurality of different ability variation elements” may be that a given direction is a reference axis representing the indices of the ability variation elements in the first display area. For example, when there are two reference axes, the horizontal axis and the vertical direction perpendicular to the first display area may be set as the reference axes with the X and Y axes.

  In addition, “displaying the indicators of the ability variation factors of the plurality of player characters by arranging the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axis” means, for example, a plurality of players in association with the coordinates of the reference axis. You may arrange a character.

  In addition, an indicator of the ability variation element associated with the reference axis may be set in advance, or an indicator of an arbitrary ability variation element may be set in association as appropriate.

  The first display area may be formed and displayed as a separate area from the area of the screen on which the game space including the plurality of player characters and the game is executed is displayed. It may be displayed.

(2) Further, the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention are executed by a plurality of specific player characters in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis. A given behavior pattern in the game is preset,
The character control unit
Based on the set action pattern, an action control process for controlling an action executed in cooperation by the plurality of specific player characters may be performed.

  In general, in a game using a plurality of player characters constituting a party, for example, a “given action pattern in the game executed in cooperation with a plurality of specific player characters” is set in association with a given event. There are many cases. Taking a fighting game as an example, there is an action pattern such as a continuous technique that a plurality of specific player characters execute in cooperation.

  The present invention employs a configuration in which such an action pattern is set in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis.

Here, “the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis” means, for example, the positional relationship between individual player characters arranged in the reference axis direction (for example, two characters within a predetermined interval). Or a layout relationship of a plurality of player characters (for example, all characters constituting a party are in contact with each other).

  Thereby, for example, when the player who recognizes the predetermined arrangement changes the setting of the indicator of the ability variation element of a plurality of player characters that form a party, the player character is aware of the predetermined arrangement. A program capable of providing an attractive game with excellent operability while further enhancing the fun of the game from this point of view. Etc. can be provided.

(3) Further, the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention are configured such that a given action pattern as the party is set in advance in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis. And
The character control unit
Based on the set action pattern, an action control process for controlling an action executed by the party according to a given action pattern may be performed.

  In general, in a game using a plurality of player characters constituting a party, for example, a “given action pattern as a party” is often set in association with a given event. Taking a fighting game as an example, there is an action pattern such as a party-to-party battle.

  The present invention employs a configuration in which such an action pattern is set in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis.

  Thereby, for example, when the player who recognizes the predetermined arrangement changes the setting of the indicator of the ability variation element of a plurality of player characters that form a party, the player character is aware of the predetermined arrangement. A program capable of providing an attractive game with excellent operability while further enhancing the fun of the game from this point of view. Etc. can be provided.

(4) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
The display control unit
A plurality of different first display areas are formed on the display means so as to be selectively controllable,
The setting processing unit
You may set the reference axis showing the parameter | index of a different ability fluctuation element to the reference axis of the said some different 1st display area.

(5) In the program, information storage medium, and game system according to the present invention,
The setting processing unit
A priority associated with the reference axis is set for a given behavior pattern as the party set in association with the reference axis;
The character control unit
Based on the set action pattern, an action control process for controlling an action executed by the party according to a given action pattern according to the priority order may be performed.

(6) In the program, information storage medium, and game system according to the present invention,
The setting processing unit
The indicator of the ability variation element set in the first display area may be changed based on a given condition, and the ability of the first display area may be controlled based on the changed indicator.

(7) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
The setting processing unit
The indicator of the ability variation element set in the first display area may be changed in association with the level of the player, and the ability of the first display area may be controlled based on the changed indicator.

(8) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the display control unit includes:
(I) a second display area including the plurality of player characters and displaying a game space in which the game is executed;
(Ii) performing display control for forming the first display area on the display means;
The setting processing unit
In the first display area, the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the game space is displayed,
Performing a fourth process of moving and displaying the selected player character to an arbitrary arrangement position by contact input to the plurality of player characters displayed;
The character control unit
Arrangement control for controlling the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the game space may be performed based on the arrangement positions of the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area by the fourth process.

  According to the present invention, placement control is performed to control the placement of the plurality of player characters in the game space based on the placement positions of the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area. Thereby, the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the game space can be easily changed by changing the arrangement position of the plurality of player characters in the first display area.

  That is, since the arrangement of player characters displayed in the first display area in a selectable manner is associated with the position of the player character in the game space, the position of each player character in the game space when operating the player character. Can be easily recognized.

  With this configuration, for example, when setting the first display area, such as an avant-garde or avant-garde in a battle game, or a position in a sports game, the cooperative behavior is set according to the arrangement attribute at the arrangement position while setting the arrangement in the game space Since it is possible to control variations in behavior patterns, the placement attribute can be set by player operation, so that it provides complex game characteristics and strategy, and interest in the game. Can be improved.

  For example, according to the present invention, an attribute (that is, a character attribute) can also be individually assigned to each selectable player character, so that the cooperative behavior can be controlled by associating the character attribute with the arrangement attribute. In addition, the behavior pattern variations can be further increased.

(9) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the display control unit includes:
The first display area may be display-controlled as a part of the second display area.

(10) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, a selection instruction reception time for the plurality of player characters in the first process is set.
In the second process,
The ratio at which the indicator of the ability variation element is set as the indicator of the ability variation element of the player character may be changed using the instruction timing within the reception time of the selection instruction for the player character as a variation element.

(11) The game system according to the present invention is a game system for executing a given game using a plurality of player characters constituting a party,
An accepting unit for receiving instructions from the player;
A display control unit for displaying the plurality of player characters on display means;
A setting processing unit for performing a variable element setting process for setting an indicator of the ability variable element of each player character based on an instruction from the player;
A character control unit for controlling the plurality of player characters based on the indicator of the set ability variation element;
Function as a computer
The display control unit
By using a plurality of different directions as reference axes representing indices of a plurality of different ability fluctuation elements, and arranging the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axes, the indices of the ability fluctuation elements of the plurality of player characters are displayed. Performing display control to form a first display area on the display means;
The setting processing unit
As the variable element setting process,
A first process of arranging and displaying the selected player character in an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis in response to a selection instruction for the plurality of player characters;
Performing a second process of setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process as an index of the ability variation element of each player character;
The character control unit
The plurality of player characters may be controlled based on an indicator of the ability variation element set in the second process.

(12) A terminal device according to the present invention includes a 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;
A terminal device that can be connected to a network and executes a given game using a plurality of player characters constituting a party,
An accepting unit that accepts a player instruction via the touch panel;
The display control unit for displaying the plurality of player characters on the display, a setting processing unit for performing a variable element setting process for setting an index of a capability variable element of each player character based on an instruction from the player,
A character control unit for controlling the plurality of player characters based on the indicator of the set ability variation element;
Function as a computer
The display control unit
By using a plurality of different directions as reference axes representing indices of a plurality of different ability fluctuation elements, and arranging the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axes, the indices of the ability fluctuation elements of the plurality of player characters are displayed. Performing display control to form a first display area on the display means;
The setting processing unit
As the variable element setting process,
A first process of arranging and displaying the selected player character in an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis in response to a selection instruction for the plurality of player characters;
Performing a second process of setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process as an index of the ability variation element of each player character;
The character control unit
The plurality of player characters may be controlled based on an indicator of the ability variation element set in the second 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 1st display field of this embodiment. An example of the game screen of this embodiment. An example of the other 1st display field of this embodiment. An example of the other 1st display field 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 on the terminal 10, and the server 20 has game information (characters, items, etc.) that can be used in the game, account information of the player, game results of the game executed on the terminal 10,
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 game is executed using a plurality of player characters constituting a party called a deck (hereinafter referred to as “deck”).

  In order to allow the player to visually recognize the ability parameters of a plurality of player characters constituting the deck in an easy-to-understand manner, and to easily change the settings as necessary, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment sets the given direction to Display control for forming a first display area for displaying the parameters of the plurality of player characters on the display means is performed by setting the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axis as a reference axis representing a parameter. .

  As a result, the “index of the ability variation element of a plurality of player characters constituting the party” can be visually displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Further, the terminal 10 according to the present embodiment moves the selected player character to an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis in response to a selection instruction for the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area. A first process of display is performed.

  Further, a second process is performed for setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the position of the reference axis displayed by the first process as an index of the ability variation element of each player character.

  Accordingly, the player can change and set “the index of the ability variation element of each player character” in an easy-to-understand manner by “selection instructions for a plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area”. .

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 camera that images the display surface of the touch panel 12 is provided, and a touch operation or a slide operation in which the user detects a position coordinate that touches or approaches the touch panel 12 by the camera and recognizes based on the detected position coordinate. It includes a touch operation or a 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.

  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”). It is also possible to store various data such as information regarding items owned by the player, information regarding enemy characters (types, parameters, attributes, levels, etc.), information regarding stages constituting the game, and information regarding enemy characters appearing at each stage. To do.

  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.

  The terminal 10 receives a program or data for causing the computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium or storage unit of the server 20 via the network, and the received program or data. May be stored in the information storage medium 180 or the storage unit 170. The case where the terminal 10 is made to function by receiving the program or data as described above can be included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing in conjunction with the server 20 based on input data, a program, and the like from the input unit 160.

  In particular, the game process in the present embodiment includes a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for placing objects such as player objects and enemy objects, and a process for displaying objects. A process for calculating a game result or a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied is included.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, the player character arrangement unit 112 and the parameter management unit 113 function as a setting processing unit of the present invention.

  Further, the game processing unit 114 functions as a character control unit of the present invention.

  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 (available to 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 the indicators of the ability variation factors of the player character and the enemy character (game parameters such as physical strength value, attack power, defense power, assist power, recovery power, experience value, attributes, etc.).

  Further, the parameter management unit 113 functions as a setting processing unit, and performs parameter setting processing for setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character based on the instruction from the player.

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

  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.

  The game processing unit 114 performs various game calculation processes. For example, when a plurality of player characters used in the game are set in the deck based on the player's instruction, the game processing unit 114 uses each player character set in the deck to advance each game. Execute the process.

  The game processing unit 114 also functions as a character control unit, and performs processing for controlling the plurality of player characters based on the set indicator of the ability variation element.

  Game processing unit 114, formation of an object space based on a map, in the case of RPG, progress of a game based on a scenario set in advance according to a user operation, player object (operation target object), enemy object, and other objects Arithmetic processing necessary for executing a game such as a battle with (non-operation target object) and an index management of ability variation factors at the time of the battle is performed.

  The game processing unit 114 and the server 20 are executed in conjunction with each other, but a part or all of them may be formed in the server 20.

  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 is a first display area capable of detecting a contact input of the player as an instruction of the player, and a given direction is set as a reference axis representing an index of the ability variation element, By arranging the plurality of player characters in association with a reference axis, display control is performed for forming a first display area on the display means for displaying an indicator of the ability variation element of the plurality of player characters.

  At this time, the parameter management unit 113 functioning as a setting processing unit selects the player selected by the contact input to the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area as the ability variation element index setting processing. A first process of displaying a character by moving it to a position representing an arbitrary level associated with the reference axis, and an indicator of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process Is performed as a second process for setting an index of the ability variation factor of each player character.

  Further, the game processing unit 114 functioning as a character control unit performs a process of controlling the plurality of player characters based on the ability variation factor index set in the second process.

  By adopting the above configuration, the player can visually recognize the ability variation factors of a plurality of player characters composing the party in an easy-to-understand manner and proceed with the game, and can easily change the setting as necessary. Thereby, it is possible to provide an attractive game with excellent operability while improving the fun of the game. In particular, since the entire “index of the ability variation factors of a plurality of player characters” can be grasped visually at a time, the player can smoothly advance a game by “a plurality of player characters constituting a party”.

  Here, the “index of the player character's ability variation element” is an element that serves as an index for specifying the ability of the player character constituting the party. For example, it is set as an ability parameter that directly represents the ability. May be. For example, taking a battle game as an example, it may be an ability parameter (for example, a parameter representing an ability such as an attack or defense) of a player character that constitutes a party. Moreover, you may set as a capability parameter etc. which represent capability indirectly. For example, it may be a parameter (for example, a level of an attribute of a character (for example, a level of an attribute of a character such as fire, water, etc.)) that becomes an element that exhibits its ability in combination with other elements.

  Further, “with a given direction as a reference axis representing the indicator of the ability variation element” may be a given axis in the first display area representing the indicator of the ability variation element, for example, In the case where there are two reference axes, the horizontal axis and the vertical direction perpendicular to the first display area may be used as the X axis and the Y axis.

  In addition, “displaying the indicators of the ability variation factors of the plurality of player characters by arranging the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axis” means, for example, a plurality of players in association with the coordinates of the reference axis. You may arrange a character.

The first display area may be formed and displayed as a separate area from the area of the screen on which the game space including the plurality of player characters and the game is executed is displayed. It may be displayed.

  In addition, the display control unit 117 according to the present embodiment uses the first display area as an N-dimension in which N-dimensional (N is an integer of 2 or more) different directions are used as reference axes representing indices of a plurality of different ability variation elements. While displaying the image of coordinate space, you may perform the process which displays the said several player character in the coordinate position in the said N-dimensional coordinate space showing the parameter | index of the capability variation element of the said several player character.

  Then, as the first process, the parameter management unit 113 functioning as a setting processing unit assigns the player character selected by the contact input to the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area to the N A process of moving to an arbitrary coordinate position in the dimensional coordinate space and displaying is performed, and the second process is based on the coordinate position in the N-dimensional coordinate space of each player character displayed by the first process. A process for setting an index of the ability variation factor of each player character may be performed.

  Here, “an image in an N-dimensional coordinate space in which different directions in N dimensions (N is an integer of 2 or more) are used as reference axes representing indices of a plurality of different ability variation elements” is, for example, when there are two reference axes In the case of N = 2, the horizontal axis and the vertical direction that are orthogonal in the first display area may be used as reference axes with the X axis and Y axis as the reference axis.

  For example, the Y axis may be displayed as a parameter axis that represents an ability such as attack or defense, and the X axis may be represented as an axis that represents the level of an attribute such as fire or water that the character has.

  In the present embodiment, a given action pattern in the game that is executed in cooperation with a plurality of specific player characters is set in advance in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis. The game processing unit 114 functioning as a character control unit performs an action control process for controlling actions executed in cooperation with the plurality of specific player characters based on the set action patterns.

In the present embodiment, a given action pattern as the party is set in advance in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis.
The game processing unit 114 functioning as a character control unit performs an action control process for controlling an action executed by the party according to a given action pattern based on the set action pattern.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the parameter management unit 113 functioning as a setting processing unit performs the index setting process for the ability variation element while executing control of the plurality of player characters based on the set ability variation element index. The process of accepting the first process and the second process is performed.

  Here, “execution of control of the plurality of player characters based on the set ability variable element index” means that the plurality of players based on the set ability variable element index is taken as an example of a competitive game. The battle control by the character may be being executed.

  In the present embodiment, the parameter management unit 113 functioning as a setting processing unit may perform a third process of changing and controlling the indicator of the ability variation element associated with the reference axis.

  For example, the level of the indicator of the ability variation factor may be changed and controlled in association with the fluctuation of the player level, acquisition of a predetermined item, use, and the like.

In addition, the display control unit 117 of the present embodiment
(1) a second display area including a plurality of player characters and displaying a game space in which the game is executed;
(2) Display control for forming the first display area in the display means may be executed.

  At this time, the parameter management unit 113 functioning as a setting processing unit displays the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the game space in the first display area, and contacts the plurality of displayed player characters. A fourth process may be performed in which the selected player character is moved to an arbitrary arrangement position and displayed by input.

  Furthermore, the game processing unit 114 functioning as a character control unit is configured such that the plurality of players in the game space is based on the arrangement positions of the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area by the fourth processing. You may perform arrangement | positioning control which controls arrangement | positioning of a character.

  By adopting the above configuration, arrangement control for controlling the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the game space is performed based on the arrangement positions of the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area. Is called. Thereby, the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the game space can be easily changed by changing the arrangement position of the plurality of player characters in the first display area.

  That is, since the arrangement of player characters displayed in the first display area in a selectable manner is associated with the position of the player character in the game space, the position of each player character in the game space when operating the player character. Can be easily recognized.

  Here, for example, the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the second display area may be, for example, a natural number of 1 or more in both the vertical m number and the horizontal n number (where both “m” and “n” are one or more natural numbers). ), The arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area is also the number of vertical m and horizontal n (both “m” and “n”). It is also possible to use a form that is displayed by an array composed of one or more natural numbers).

  Further, the display control unit 117 may control the display of the first display area as a part of the second display area.

  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 result and various game ability variation factors are transmitted. The game result information related to the index 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 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 21
4 receives game result information transmitted from the game apparatus (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 according to this embodiment 3.1 Overview Next, an overview of the method according to this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the terminal 10 used in the present 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.

  In the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, a given game is executed using a plurality of player characters constituting a party (deck).

  In addition, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment uses the given direction as a reference axis that represents an indicator of the ability variation element, and arranges the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axis, so that the ability of the plurality of player characters is increased. Display control is performed to form a first display area on the display means for displaying a variable element index.

  Accordingly, the player can visually display “indicators of ability variation factors of a plurality of player characters constituting the party (deck)” in an easy-to-understand manner visually.

  In addition, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment is an arbitrary indicator of the ability variation element that associates the selected player character with the reference axis by contact input to the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area. A first process of moving to a position representing and displaying is performed.

  Furthermore, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment sets the indicator of the ability variation factor of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process as the indicator of the ability variation element of each player character. Process 2 is performed.

  As a result, the “indicator of the ability variation element of each player character” can be changed and set visually in an easy-to-understand manner by “contact input to a plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area”.

  Here, the “index of the player character's ability variation element” is an element that serves as an index for specifying the ability of the player character constituting the party. For example, it is set as an ability parameter that directly represents the ability. May be. For example, taking a battle game as an example, it may be an ability parameter (for example, a parameter representing an ability such as an attack or defense) of a player character that constitutes a party. Moreover, you may set as a capability parameter etc. which represent capability indirectly. For example, it may be a parameter (for example, a level of an attribute of a character (for example, a level of an attribute of a character such as fire, water, etc.)) that becomes an element that exhibits its ability in combination with other elements.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the player can easily recognize the indicators of the ability variation factors of the plurality of player characters constituting the party, which is an important factor in the progress of the game, and is necessary. The setting can be easily changed according to

  In addition, the “first display area in which the player's contact input can be detected as an instruction from the player” means that an operation input associated with the first display area of the display screen is accepted. Good. For example, an input unit such as a touch input detection unit may be used to detect a direct touch operation on the game screen, or a detection unit provided separately from the display, for example, an input unit such as a stylus pen or a doublet may be used. It may be detected as a scratch input to the game screen.

  Further, “with a given direction as a reference axis representing the indicator of the ability variation element” may be a given axis in the first display area representing the indicator of the ability variation element, for example, In the case where there are two reference axes, the horizontal axis and the vertical direction perpendicular to the first display area may be used as the X axis and the Y axis.

  In addition, “displaying the indicators of the ability variation factors of the plurality of player characters by arranging the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axis” means, for example, a plurality of players in association with the coordinates of the reference axis. You may arrange a character.

  The first display area may be formed and displayed as a separate area from the area of the screen on which the game space including the plurality of player characters and the game is executed is displayed. It may be displayed.

3.2 Specific Game Overview The terminal 10 of the present embodiment executes a game composed of a plurality of game parts such as a battle game part and an RPG part, and also plays a battle game part (hereinafter simply referred to as “match game”). In other words, the operation control based on a plurality of player characters set in the deck and the game process associated therewith are executed.

  Then, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment sets a plurality of player characters to be used in the battle game on the deck while specifying the arrangement based on the instructions of the player before the battle game, and uses the set player characters, A game process for executing a battle game in association with the arrangement position is executed.

Further, during the battle game, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment refers to each player character while referring to the table data for each turn according to a predetermined order or according to the order set (input) by the player. Each player character is configured to execute a single attack on one or a plurality of enemy characters based on an indicator of an ability variation element determined according to the attribute and the game level of the player.

  Further, when a player character that can be selected by the player is selected as a specific player character, the terminal 10 can control an action pattern such as a cooperative attack (combo) according to the number and type of the specific player character. It has become.

  That is, the terminal 10 according to the present embodiment controls a series of actions of movement control and action control of the player character in the game space as action patterns of a plurality of specific player characters, such as “combo” in a battle game. It has the structure which performs the movement control and action control in the case of making one attack with several characters.

3.3 First display area A1
3.3-1 Display of Indicator of Ability Variation Factor of Player Character FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the first display area.

  In the first display area A1, a plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 are arranged in association with the reference axis with a given direction as a reference axis representing the indicator of the ability variation element. The indicators of the ability variation factors of the player characters PO1, PO2,... Are visually displayed.

  Such display processing of the first display area A1 is executed by the display control unit 117 described above.

  In the present invention, the coordinates of the N-dimensional coordinate space are displayed using the different directions of N dimensions (N is an arbitrary integer) as the reference axis of the indices of a plurality of different ability fluctuation elements, and the indices representing the respective ability fluctuation elements are displayed. The plurality of players PO1, PO2,... PO6 may be displayed at coordinate positions in the N-dimensional coordinate space.

  In this embodiment, an image in an XY two-dimensional coordinate space is displayed with the horizontal axis as the X coordinate axis and the vertical axis as the Y coordinate axis. An attack parameter, which is one of the character's ability parameters, is set on the Y coordinate axis of the vertical axis, and the X coordinate axis, which is the horizontal axis, reflects the attributes set for each player character PO1, PO2,. Set a parameter that represents the probability.

  The attack parameter of the Y coordinate axis sets the attack ability as follows.

  That is, at the middle position (Ym) of the Y-axis ability parameter, the attack ability is set to the minimum and the attack cost is also set to the minimum.

  As you move on the Y-axis, the ability of short-range attacks increases, and the attack cost increases accordingly.

  As you move below the Y-axis, the ability of long-distance attacks increases, and the attack costs increase accordingly.

The Y coordinate axis associated with the attack ability in this way is
i: The ability parameter is set so that the attack position is the minimum and the attack cost is the minimum with the coordinate value Ym located at the center,
ii: As the Y coordinate axis approaches the maximum value Ymax, the short-range attack ability approaches the maximum value, and the attack cost also approaches the maximum value,
iii: Conversely, as the distance from the middle point Ym goes to Ymin, the long-range attack ability approaches the maximum value, and the attack cost also approaches the maximum value.

  Therefore, from the display positions (Y coordinate positions) of the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 displayed in the first display area A1, the player is set to the plurality of player characters 1, PO2,. In addition, the ability parameter value representing the current attack power can be grasped instantaneously and visually. Furthermore, since the attack costs of the player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 can also be determined based on the Y coordinate position, a strategy can be set so as to be an optimal cost according to the game situation.

  In the first display area A1 shown in FIG. 5, the X coordinate axis, which is the horizontal axis, is a parameter that represents the reflection probability of the attributes set for the player characters PO1, PO2,. In the figure, the closer to the right end, for example, the reflection probability of the “fire” attribute approaches the maximum value, and the reflection probability of the “water” attribute approaches the maximum value as it goes to the left in the figure.

  Accordingly, from the coordinate position of each player character PO1, PO2,... PO6 in the first display area A1, the player not only sets the attack ability parameter set for each player character PO1, PO2,. The reflection probability parameter of the attribute and “water” attribute can be visually recognized.

  Note that the parameter associated with the reference axis may be set in advance as described above, and an arbitrary parameter may be appropriately associated and set as necessary.

3.3-2 Player Character Parameter Change Setting Further, the terminal 10 according to the present embodiment detects the player's contact input with respect to the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 displayed in the first display area A1. Then, a first process is performed in which the PO of the player selected by this contact input is slid to an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis (X axis, Y axis) and displayed.

  Further, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment associates the player characters PO1, PO2,... Associated with the reference axes (X axis, Y axis) displayed by the first process in association with the first process. A second process for setting the parameters of the player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 in association with the coordinate position of PO6 is executed.

  For example, in FIG. 5, when the player character PO2 is slid from the position indicated by the solid line to the position indicated by the alternate long and short dash line by a touch operation, the attack parameter of the player character PO2 and the parameter indicating the reflection probability of the attribute also correspond to this. Will be changed.

  Thus, according to the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the player selects an arbitrary player character PO by touching the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 displayed in the first display area A1. By moving this to a desired position, the parameters of the desired player character PO can be changed and set visually and easily.

In particular, according to the present embodiment, two different parameters, a parameter indicating attack power and a parameter indicating attribute reflection probability, can be easily changed by a two-dimensional layout change. It is possible to easily change settings while recognizing each parameter, which is an important factor in progressing, visually and easily.

  Note that the parameter of the changed player character PO is registered in the player information 173 as the deck data of the set deck.

(Other)
In addition, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment may execute a third process for changing and controlling the parameter associated with the reference axis in the first display area based on a given condition.

  For example, when the player character card used by the player is raised to a predetermined level, if the player character represented by this card is placed in the first display area A1, the X axis or Y of the first display area A1 You may perform control which also raises the level of the parameter matched with at least any one of the axis | shafts. Thereby, when using a player character with a high level, for example, the maximum value of the defense ability of the parameter exceeds the given upper limit value and is set to the maximum value of the next level. It is possible to increase the game preference by setting parameters with higher game characteristics for the player.

  In this embodiment, the selection instruction reception time for the plurality of player characters in the first process is set. In the second process, the instruction timing within the selection instruction reception time for the player character is changed. As a factor, the ratio of setting the indicator of the ability variation element as the indicator of the ability variation element of the player character may be changed.

  Accordingly, the ratio of setting the indicator of the ability variation factor as the indicator of the ability variation factor of the player character is changed according to the timing of the selection instruction within the acceptance time, for example, the selection is performed at an early timing within the acceptance time. For the instructed player character, the index of the ability variation element instructed in the arrangement in the first display area A1 is changed and set at a rate of 100%, and at a late timing within the reception time (timing close to the end, etc.) For the player character instructed to select, a game effect such as changing the index of the ability variation element instructed in the arrangement in the first display area A1 only at a ratio of 70% is performed. Can also be given.

  Further, by setting reception times for selection instructions for the plurality of player characters in the first process, for example, in a battle game, the battle may be started immediately after the reception time is over.

  In addition, when this player character parameter change setting process is also used for the deck arrangement described below, a plurality of player character parameter change setting processes are not accepted in the same place in the first display area A1. A configuration is preferable. As a result, the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 can be placed in different appropriate positions in the game space.

3.3-3 Arrangement of Deck In addition, in the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the battle game starts with the arrangement positions of the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 (deck) displayed in the first display area A1. An arrangement setting process for setting the arrangement positions of a plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,. This arrangement setting process is executed as a deck setting process for the game space before the battle game is executed, and the set deck is registered in the player information 172 as deck data.

At this time, the terminal 10 also registers the parameter based on the arrangement position of each player character set in the deck in the player information 173 as the deck data of the deck as described above.

  Details of the arrangement setting process will be described later.

  As described above, the player freely performs the deck organization in the first display area A1, and, as described above, the parameters of the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,. Therefore, depending on the situation, the player can perform deck organization with desired characteristics. For example, in deck formation in a battle game described later, the opponent's opponent's deck formation may be It becomes possible to play with the optimal deck organization.

  Further, for example, assuming that an enemy and an ally battle each other, measures against the direction in which the enemy deck hits the ally deck may be important. For example, when an enemy deck with a fire-type player character placed at the head collides from an oblique direction of the friendly deck, the water-type player character may be placed at the head in the direction in which the enemy hits. May be valid. Even in such a case, according to the present embodiment, since the deck organization of the friendly deck can be easily changed, even when the game is played using the terminal 10 using the touch panel, the deck organization can be easily changed and the game can be changed. Can enjoy.

3.4 Outline of Specific Game Next, the deck of this embodiment and the player character PO set in the deck will be described.

  The deck of the present embodiment is used for a battle game, and is data displayed in the second display area A2. The deck is data that defines a group in which items such as a player character PO that fights against an enemy character OB in a battle game and weapons, in-game currency, tools, or life energy owned by the player character are set.

  In particular, each player character and item is placed on the deck based on the player's instructions according to the number of player characters PO, the number of items, the cost required for placement in the deck, and placement conditions. Has been.

  In addition, the deck is registered in the user information 246 of the server 20 or the player information 173 of the terminal 10 for each player, and can be configured to have a plurality of decks for each player.

  On the other hand, the player character PO and the item are provided by a game card that virtually exists on the game.

The game card is provided to each player as an initial setting, 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 card is acquired, it is registered in the player information 173 or the user information 246 as usable game card information.

In each game card,
(A) When the above (1) and (2) are executed using the game card,
(B) When experience points, energy or items are acquired using the game card,
(C) When a gacha is performed using the game card (betting) and the gacha is won, or
(D) When combined with a game card possessed by another player, (E) a level (a card level different from the game level) is raised when a cost such as billing is executed.

  In particular, in the case of a game card, as the card level increases, the attack parameters, defense parameters, hit points, magic, and other abilities to advance the game that accompanies each game card and their parameters will improve. When used as a cost, the lottery probability is increased and the in-game value is increased, so that it can be sold at a high price. In the present embodiment, the action pattern to be executed in cooperation with other player characters changes. For example, when the card level is high, it is possible to activate advanced cooperative techniques compared to when the card level is low. It has become.

  When the card level is raised, the level information in the game card information registered in the player information 173 or the user information 246 is updated according to the card level.

  Also, when performing a lottery of gacha, referring to table data in which level information and a lottery probability are set, setting a lottery probability and executing a lottery process, or selling a game card in a game In addition, referring to the table data in which the level information and the value information are set, a process for setting the value at the time of selling is executed and the selling process is executed.

3.5 Display on Touch Panel Next, various display areas displayed on the touch panel 12 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an example of various display areas displayed on the touch panel 12 used in this embodiment.

(Overview of display area)
The display control unit 117 performs display control for forming on the touch panel 12 the first display area A1 and a second display area A2 including a plurality of player characters and displaying a game space in which a game is executed. Run.

  In particular, the display control unit 117 displays the arrangement positions of a plurality of player characters arranged in the game space during the game in association with the positions where the player characters are arranged and displayed in the first display area A1. . That is, the display control unit 117 displays the arrangement positions of a plurality of player characters arranged in the game space in the game and the arrangement positions of the player characters on the deck in association with each other.

(Example of display area on the touch panel)
In the case of a battle game, for example, the display control unit 117 includes a plurality of player characters and a plurality of enemy characters (hereinafter referred to as “enemy characters”) on the touch panel 12 as shown in FIG. A second display area A2 for displaying an image viewed from a virtual camera arranged in the space is formed.

  In particular, in the second display area A2, the display control unit 117 displays the player character in one area (right area) and the enemy character in the other area (left area) toward the drawing. The player character and the enemy character are displayed in a predetermined arrangement.

Specifically, the display control unit 117
(1) Display a plurality of player characters in a row closest to the enemy character (two player characters in FIG. 6 and the player characters arranged on the uppermost side) as avant-garde player characters,
(2) A plurality of player characters arranged behind the enemy character of the avant-garde player character (four player characters in FIG. 6 and arranged below) are displayed as the avant-garde player characters.

  On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control unit 117 displays a deck in which the corresponding player characters are arranged according to the arrangement position of the player characters displayed in the second display area A <b> 2 on the lower stage of the touch panel 12. The first display area A1 is formed.

  Further, the display control unit 117 displays the player character on the enemy character side (that is, the avant-garde player character) in the second display region A2 on the upper side of the first display region A1 (that is, on the upper side in the drawing in FIG. 6). While being displayed as the first column (the column on the avant-garde side), the lower side of the first display area A1 (that is, the lower side toward the drawing in FIG. 6) is the opposite side to the enemy character side in the second display area A2. Are displayed as the rear row (the rear row).

(Other)
In the above display example, the display control unit 117 arranges the player character on the enemy character side in the right direction toward the drawing and places the player character in the direction away from the enemy character on the left side of the player character. Is displayed in the second display area A2, but the avant-garde player character is arranged on the enemy character side, and the rear-guard player character is arranged behind the avant-garde player character with respect to the enemy character. If so, the enemy character may be displayed on the upper side, the left side, or the lower side of the drawing of the player character. However, in such a case, the display control unit 117 displays the player characters in the first display area A1 in the same arrangement direction as the second display area A2.

3.6 Arrangement of a plurality of player characters constituting a deck (arrangement setting process)
The terminal 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 in the game space of the present embodiment, specifically, the game space displayed in the second display region A2, in the first display area A1. In addition to displaying the arrangement, a fourth process is performed in which the selected player character PO is moved to an arbitrary arrangement position and displayed by a touch operation on the plurality of displayed player characters PO1, PO2,. .

  For example, the player character PO4 is displayed by being slid from the position indicated by the solid line to the position indicated by the one-dot chain line in the drawing.

At this time, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment uses the plurality of player characters in the game space based on the arrangement positions of the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 displayed in the first display area A1 by the fourth process. An arrangement setting process for setting and controlling the arrangement of the characters PO1, PO2,.

  For example, in the first display area A1, when the player character PO4 is slid and displayed from the position of the solid line to the position indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. Then, the position of the player character PO4 in the game space is changed by sliding from the position of the solid line to the position indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in the figure.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the arrangement of the player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 in the game space in the second display area A2 is displayed in the first display area A1, and in the first display area A1, By selecting an arbitrary player character PO and displaying a slide movement at a desired position, the arrangement of the corresponding player character PO in the second display area A2 which is a game space can be changed in conjunction with this.

  Such a change in the arrangement of the player characters PO1... PO6 is basically performed before the battle game is executed, but a configuration that is performed during the battle game may be adopted as necessary.

  In this way, the arrangement data in the game space of the player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 to be input and set are also stored as the player information 173 as deck data of the deck set by the player.

  At this time, each player character PO1, PO2,..., PO6 displayed in the first display area A1 has a parameter indicating the establishment of reflection of the attributes assigned to the X axis and the Y axis as shown in FIG. Etc. are set. The arrangement attribute of each player character PO determined by such a two-dimensional parameter is registered in the player information 173 as player deck data together with the arrangement information of each player PO1, PO2,. The

  In the present embodiment, the first display area A1 can also be used as an area for setting the replacement of the members of the player character PO constituting the player's deck.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, you may employ | adopt the structure which performs the said arrangement | positioning setting process during a battle as mentioned above. For example, the arrangement changing process for changing the arrangement order of the player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 may be performed with the same layout without changing the deck layout. This arrangement conversion process may be performed by sliding the player character PO for which arrangement conversion is desired along the X and Y reference axes. Taking the layout of FIG. 8 as an example, when the player character PO1 is rearranged to the position PO5, the player character PO1 is moved left by one player character along the X axis, and then along the Y axis. Move up one player character. At this time, the player characters PO4 and PO5 on the path through which the player character PO1 passes are subjected to a process of sequentially switching PO1 and its position in accordance with the passage of the player character PO1. By doing so, it is possible to perform deck organization that changes the arrangement of the player characters PO without changing the deck layout itself even during a battle.

3.7 Control of Player Character The terminal 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the player character close to the enemy character (in the case of FIG. 6) is based on the arrangement position in the game space, that is, the arrangement position of the deck in the second display area A2. Is set as an avant-garde player character for the player character arranged on the right side, and an attribute as a rear-guard player character is set for a player character far away from the enemy character (in the case of FIG. 6). Then, the attribute information indicating the set attribute is stored in the player information 173.

  On the other hand, when the terminal 10 executes the action control process for controlling the action pattern of the specific player character specified based on the given condition, the terminal 10 uses the combination of the attribute information of the specific player character stored in the player information 173. Based on this, an action pattern (that is, a cooperative attack) executed by a plurality of specific player characters is controlled.

  Specifically, an action pattern for performing a combined attack with the player character having the avant-garde attribute as the attacking player character and the player character having the rear-guarding attribute as the damage recovery part or the long-distance attack part is controlled.

  For example, while the player A performs an attack on the enemy character, the player character B controls an action pattern for recovering the damage of the player character A at a double speed.

  Also, for example, when the player characters A, B, C, and D are set as specific player characters, a cooperative approach attack based on the player characters A and C is executed, and a cooperative remote attack based on the player characters B and D is executed. To control the behavior pattern.

  Further, for example, when the player characters A, B, C, D, E, and F are set as specific player characters, a maximum cooperative approach attack based on the player characters A, C, and E is executed, and the player characters B, D And the behavior pattern for executing the maximum cooperative remote attack based on F.

  In addition, based on the character attribute set beforehand, you may perform the action control processing which controls the action pattern of cooperation action.

  For example, when the player character attributes are “fire” and “water”, and the player character with the “fire” attribute is selected by the player, if these player characters are in the vanguard, the attack You may control the action pattern which performs the cooperation attack in which power becomes double the usual.

  In addition, when the player character attributes are “fire” and “water”, and the player character with the “water” attribute is selected by the player, if these player characters are in the rear guard, You may control the action pattern which performs the cooperation attack in which power becomes double the usual.

  On the other hand, for example, when the type of player character is male and female, and when the player selects a male and female player character, if these player characters are in the vanguard, the attack power is doubled as usual. The action pattern for executing the linked attack may be controlled, and when these player characters are in the rear guard, the action pattern for executing the linked attack that doubles the defense strength may be controlled.

3.7 Generation of Layout and Specific Processing in the First Display Area A1 In the present embodiment, in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis,
i) a given action pattern in the game executed in cooperation by a plurality of specific player characters;
ii) a given behavior pattern as the deck (party);
Is preset.

  Then, the processing unit 100 controls an action control process for controlling an action executed by the plurality of specific player characters in cooperation with each other based on the set action pattern, and an action executed by the party according to a given action pattern. The action control process is performed.

  Specific examples are shown in FIGS. 5, 7, and 8.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the distance x between a plurality of player characters (for example, PO3 and PO5) approaches within a predetermined value in the first display area A1, these player characters are set as specific player characters, for example, Specific processing for generating a given continuous technique may be performed.

  In addition, in the first display area A1, when a plurality of player characters are arranged close to each other but are not approaching the conditions for activating the collaborative technique or the like, an advice message such as “get closer” is displayed. In addition, the player may be prompted to activate the cooperative technique of the multiplayer characters.

  Further, when a plurality of player characters are arranged in a given layout, it may be formed so as to activate the cooperative technique, the combined technique of a plurality of characters, or other special effects.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, by arranging a plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 in a U-shape in the first display area A1, effects such as increasing the attack power of the entire player's deck can be obtained. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, when the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 are arranged in a lump in close proximity to each other at the left corner of the first display area A2, the entire player deck You may make it activate the special effect of raising the defense ability.

  In this way, the layout of each player character PO1, PO2,... PO6 in the first display area A1 is not only used for parameter setting of each player character or deck setting in the game space, but also depending on the layout pattern. Since it can be used as an inducement for invoking a game effect that an effect can be activated, a more varied and interesting game can be realized.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the layout of the player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 in the first display area A1 is the deck organization as it is, and as described above, the plurality of player characters PO1 constituting the deck are formed during the deck organization. , PO2... PO6 can be set, so that the player can perform deck organization with desired characteristics according to the situation. For example, in the case of deck organization in a battle game described later, It is possible to play against the opponent's deck formation as an opponent, with an optimal deck formation according to the game situation.

3.8 Flowchart Next, processing executed by the terminal 10 of this embodiment will be described using FIG. Note that this process is a process during execution of the battle game, and is a process that is executed in the terminal 10 in principle. However, some processes may be executed in conjunction with the server 20.

In this operation, it is assumed that a deck determined by the player is already stored in the player information 173, and a plurality of player characters including the arrangement position are already set in the deck.

  First, when the processing unit 100 starts execution of the battle game (Step S101), the processing unit 100 starts the battle game in the game space (Step S102), and the display control unit 117 performs the second display according to the progress of the battle game. A process of displaying an image of the game space in the area A2 and displaying a deck in the first display area A1 is performed (step S103).

  For example, FIGS. 5 and 6 show an example of the first display area A1 and the game image GI displayed at this time.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the first display area A1, a reference axis is set as a parameter in which the X axis represents the reflection probability of the attribute, and a Y axis represents the attack power of each character. In the coordinate space, the position where each of the player characters PO1 to PO6 is displayed indicates the parameter of each player character.

  Accordingly, the player can intuitively recognize the two-dimensional parameter values of the plurality of player characters PO1.

  When it is determined that it is necessary to change the parameters of the player character PO1, which constitutes the player's deck, for example, by sliding the player character PO1 to a desired position in the first display area A1, A parameter associated with a new coordinate position can be easily set.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not there is a slide input for changing the parameter by the player. If there is a slide input, in step S105, the parameter display change process and the parameter setting change process for the corresponding player character are performed. I do.

  In this way, according to the present embodiment, the player can instantly recognize the parameter values of the plurality of player characters PO1, PO2,... PO6 constituting the deck, and set the parameter values. If it is determined that a change is necessary, the player character PO can be slid to an arbitrary position on the screen, and the change setting can be easily performed.

  When the parameters are newly changed and set in this way, control of each character PO1 based on the changed and set parameters is performed (step S105).

  Such a series of processes is repeated until it is determined in step S107 that the battle game is to be processed. When it is determined in step S107 that the battle game is to be ended, the battle game is ended (step S108). This operation is terminated.

4. Others 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.

  In the present embodiment, a battle-type game is described as an example, but it can also be used in other games such as an RPG game or a simulation game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game provided by the server device is executed by the terminal, but each function of the processing unit of the terminal and execution of the game program are executed by the server device, The above game may be realized by executing image display by input and streaming.

  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 unit 100 setting unit,
112 player character placement unit, 113 parameter control unit,
114 game processing unit 114 input receiving unit, 117 display control unit,
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 Department,
GI game image, A1 first display area, A2 second display area

Claims (12)

A: A program for executing a given game using a plurality of player characters constituting a party,
B: an accepting unit that receives instructions from the player;
C: a display control unit for displaying the plurality of player characters on a display means;
D: a setting processing unit that performs a variable element setting process for setting an indicator of the ability variable element of each player character based on an instruction from the player;
E: a character control unit that controls the plurality of player characters based on the set indicator of the ability variation element;
Function as a computer
F: The display control unit
By using a plurality of different directions as reference axes representing indices of a plurality of different ability fluctuation elements, and arranging the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axes, the indices of the ability fluctuation elements of the plurality of player characters are displayed. Performing display control to form a first display area on the display means;
G: The setting processing unit
As the variable element setting process,
A first process of arranging and displaying the selected player character in an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis in response to a selection instruction for the plurality of player characters;
Performing a second process of setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process as an index of the ability variation element of each player character;
H: The character control unit
Controlling the plurality of player characters based on the indicator of the ability variation element set in the second process;
program. In claim 1,
A given action pattern in the game executed in cooperation with a plurality of specific player characters is set in advance in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis,
The character control unit
Based on the set action pattern, an action control process for controlling an action executed by the plurality of specific player characters in cooperation with each other is performed.
program. In any one of Claims 1, 2.
A given action pattern as the party is preset in association with the arrangement of the plurality of player characters displayed in association with the reference axis,
The character control unit
Based on the set action pattern, perform an action control process for controlling the action executed by the party according to a given action pattern.
program. In claim 3,
The display control unit
A plurality of different first display areas are formed on the display means so as to be selectively controllable,
The setting processing unit
Setting a reference axis representing an index of a different ability variation element as a reference axis of the plurality of different first display areas;
program. In any one of claim 3 and claim 4 dependent on claim 3,
The setting processing unit
A priority associated with the reference axis is set for a given behavior pattern as the party set in association with the reference axis;
The character control unit
Based on the set action pattern, an action control process for controlling the action executed by the party according to a given action pattern according to the priority order,
program. In any one of claims 4 and 5 dependent on claim 3 and claim 3,
The setting processing unit
Changing the indicator of the ability variation element set in the first display area based on a given condition, and controlling the ability of the first display area based on the changed indicator;
program. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The setting processing unit
Changing the indicator of the ability variation element set in the first display area in association with the level of the player, and controlling the ability of the first display area based on the changed indicator;
program. In any one of Claims 1-7,
The display control unit
(1) a second display area including a plurality of player characters and displaying a game space in which the game is executed;
(2) While performing display control which forms said 1st display field in said display means,
The setting processing unit
In the first display area, the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the game space is displayed,
Performing a fourth process of moving and displaying the selected player character to an arbitrary arrangement position by contact input to the plurality of player characters displayed;
The character control unit
Arrangement control is performed to control the arrangement of the plurality of player characters in the game space based on the arrangement positions of the plurality of player characters displayed in the first display area by the fourth process.
program. In claim 8,
The display control unit
The first display area is displayed as a part of the second display area.
program. In any one of Claims 1-9,
A selection instruction reception time for the plurality of player characters in the first process is set;
In the second process,
Changing the ratio at which the indicator of the ability variation element is set as an indicator of the ability variation element of the player character, with the instruction timing within the reception time of the selection instruction for the player character as a variation element;
program. A game system for executing a given game using a plurality of player characters constituting a party,
An accepting unit for receiving instructions from the player;
A display control unit for displaying the plurality of player characters on display means;
A setting processing unit for performing a variable element setting process for setting an indicator of the ability variable element of each player character based on an instruction from the player;
A character control unit for controlling the plurality of player characters based on the indicator of the set ability variation element;
Function as a computer
The display control unit
By using a plurality of different directions as reference axes representing indices of a plurality of different ability fluctuation elements, and arranging the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axes, the indices of the ability fluctuation elements of the plurality of player characters are displayed. Performing display control to form a first display area on the display means;
The setting processing unit
As the variable element setting process,
A first process of arranging and displaying the selected player character in an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis in response to a selection instruction for the plurality of player characters;
Performing a second process of setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process as an index of the ability variation element of each player character;
The character control unit
A game system that controls the plurality of player characters based on an indicator of an ability variation element set in the second process. 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;
A terminal device that can be connected to a network and executes a given game using a plurality of player characters constituting a party,
An accepting unit that accepts a player instruction via the touch panel;
The display control unit for displaying the plurality of player characters on the display;
A setting processing unit for performing a variable element setting process for setting an indicator of the ability variable element of each player character based on an instruction from the player;
A character control unit for controlling the plurality of player characters based on the indicator of the set ability variation element;
Function as a computer
The display control unit
By using a plurality of different directions as reference axes representing indices of a plurality of different ability fluctuation elements, and arranging the plurality of player characters in association with the reference axes, the indices of the ability fluctuation elements of the plurality of player characters are displayed. Performing display control to form a first display area on the display means;
The setting processing unit
As the variable element setting process,
A first process of arranging and displaying the selected player character in an arbitrary position associated with the reference axis in response to a selection instruction for the plurality of player characters;
Performing a second process of setting an index of the ability variation element of each player character associated with the reference axis displayed by the first process as an index of the ability variation element of each player character;
The character control unit
A terminal device that controls the plurality of player characters based on an indicator of an ability variation element set in the second process.

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