JP2020163048A - Game system, and computer program and control method used for game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system capable of expressing relationships among a plurality of characters in more detail.SOLUTION: A game system 1 provides a game that causes two characters to execute a behavior according to a predetermined rule in correspondence with relationship parameters indicating a degree of relationship between the two characters. Specifically, using a first relationship parameter indicating a degree of relationship of one character with the other character viewed from the one character of the two characters as the relationship parameter, and a second relationship parameter indicating, conversely, a degree of relationship with the one character viewed from the other character, the game system 1 imparts different changes to the first relationship parameter and the second relationship parameter respectively with a predetermined imparting condition according to a play status of the game as a criterion, and controls a behavior of the one character to the other character according to the first relationship parameter, and, conversely, a behavior of the other character to the one character according to the second relationship parameter, respectively.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention displays a game screen including an input device for inputting a user's instruction and a first character and a second character that execute an action according to a predetermined rule set in advance according to the user's instruction. When a predetermined rule is set so that the behavior of each character changes according to the parameter defining each character, which is connected to the display device, the parameter is between the first character and the second character. The present invention relates to a game system or the like that provides a game in which each character is made to perform an action according to a predetermined rule according to the relational parameter indicating the degree of the relation of.

An input device for inputting a user's instruction, a display device for displaying a game screen including a first character and a second character that execute an action according to a predetermined rule set in advance according to the user's instruction, and a display device. The degree of relationship between the first character and the second character as a parameter when a predetermined rule is set so that the behavior of each character changes according to the parameter that defines each character. There is a game system that provides a game in which each character is made to perform an action according to a predetermined rule according to the relational parameter indicating. For example, as such relational parameters and actions, a game using a first parameter and a video (concert by a character) showing the relation between the main characters in the first part is known (for example, Patent Document 1 reference).

Japanese Patent No. 6453500

In the game of Patent Document 1, the first part is a special image by two or more characters (automatically controlled characters, in other words, characters that perform actions according to a predetermined rule) according to the relationship between the characters. include. Therefore, the opportunity to enjoy the relationship between those characters is given by using such a special image. On the other hand, the first parameter indicating such a relationship is set in units of two or more characters. Therefore, the value of the first parameter is the same and does not differ between these two or more characters. As a result, for the same two or more characters, as long as the value of the first parameter does not change, for example, when one of these characters acts independently or when the other character acts independently. The same special image is used in.

However, real-life relationships are often not as simple as this. Specifically, even in a human relationship between two people, there is often a difference between the emotions that one gives to the other and the emotions that the other gives to the other. As a result, even if the same two people act, it may lead to different actions depending on which is the main action. Therefore, if the relationship is set uniformly in units of two or more characters, it may not be possible to sufficiently reflect a delicate relationship such as the subtleties of an actual human relationship. As a result, it may not be possible to fully express the relationship between multiple characters.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system or the like capable of expressing the relationship between a plurality of characters in more detail.

The game system of the present invention includes an input device for inputting a user's instruction, and a first character and a second character that execute an action according to a predetermined rule set in advance in response to the user's instruction. When the predetermined rule is set so as to be connected to a display device for displaying a screen and the behavior of each character changes according to a parameter defining each character, the first character is used as the parameter. A game system that provides a game in which each character is made to perform an action according to the predetermined rule according to the relational parameter using a relational parameter indicating the degree of the relation with the second character. As the relational parameters, a first relational parameter showing the degree of relation with the second character as seen from the first character and a second relational parameter showing the degree of relation with the first character as seen from the second character are provided. A parameter changing means for imparting different changes to the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter based on a predetermined granting condition according to the play situation of the game, and the first character It is provided with an action control means for controlling the action of the second character with respect to the first character according to the first relational parameter and the action of the second character with respect to the first character according to the second relational parameter.

On the other hand, the computer program of the present invention is configured to cause the input device and the computer connected to the display device to function as each means of the above-mentioned game system.

Further, in the control method of the present invention, an input device for inputting a user's instruction and a first character and a second character that execute an action according to a predetermined rule set in advance according to the user's instruction are used. When the predetermined rule is set so as to be connected to a display device for displaying a game screen including the game screen and the behavior of each character changes according to a parameter defining each character, the first parameter is the first. It is incorporated into a game system that provides a game in which a relationship parameter indicating the degree of relationship between a character and the second character is used and each character is made to perform an action according to the predetermined rule according to the relationship parameter. To the computer, as the relation parameter, a first relation parameter showing the degree of relation with the second character seen from the first character and a second relation showing the degree of relation with the first character seen from the second character are shown. A parameter change procedure for giving separate changes to the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter based on predetermined granting conditions according to the play situation of the game using the parameters, and the first An action control procedure for controlling the action of one character on the second character according to the first relational parameter and the action of the second character on the first character according to the second relational parameter is executed. It is something that makes you.

The figure which shows the schematic structure of the game system which concerns on one form of this invention. A functional block diagram showing a main part of the control system of a game machine. The figure which shows an example of a home screen schematically. The figure which shows an example of the team selection screen schematically. The figure which shows an example of the team selection screen which displays the relation display area schematically. The figure which shows an example of the play guide screen schematically. The figure which shows an example of the play result screen schematically. The figure which shows an example of the structure of a parameter data. A flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the relationship update process. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of the action control processing. A flowchart showing an example of the procedure for granting benefits.

Hereinafter, an example of the game system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, the overall configuration of the game system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The game system 1 includes a center server 2 and a plurality of game machines 3 as client devices that can be connected to the center server 2 via a predetermined network NT. The center server 2 is configured as one logical server device by combining the server units 2A, 2B, etc. as a plurality of computer devices. However, the center server 2 may be configured by a single server unit. Alternatively, the center server 2 may be logically configured by using cloud computing.

The network NT may be appropriately configured as long as the game machines 3 can be connected to the center server 2. As an example, the network NT may include the Internet as a WAN, a LAN that connects each of the center server 2 and the game machine 3 to the Internet, or various connection facilities or devices such as an access point AP.

In the example of FIG. 1, game machines 3A, 3B, and 3C are shown as game machines 3. The game machine 3 is an example of a game device that provides a game. The game machine 3A is installed in a facility such as an amusement store, and is configured as a commercial game machine that allows a user to play a game within a range corresponding to the play fee in exchange for payment of a predetermined consideration. This type of game machine is sometimes called an arcade game machine. When this type of game machine 3A (hereinafter, may be referred to as an arcade game machine 3A) is installed in a predetermined facility such as a store for the main purpose of making a large number of users repeatedly play the game and earning profits. There are many. On the other hand, the game machines 3B and 3C are home-use stationary game machines or portable game machines used for personal use by the user. Such game machines 3B and 3C (hereinafter, may be referred to as stationary game machines 3B or portable game machines 3C, respectively, and when these are not distinguished, they may be referred to as user terminal device type game machines 3. ), A mobile phone such as a smartphone or a personal digital assistant (including a tablet terminal and a personal computer) may function. In the example of FIG. 1, a plurality of types of game machines 3 are connected to the center server 2, but there may be only one type of game machine 3 connected to the center server 2.

The game machine 3 provides a character training game. The character training game is a type of game in which the characters in the game are trained. As such a character, a person having various jobs such as a monster, an athlete, or a warrior, and various objects such as a car or an animal may be used. Further, the characters to be trained may be one or a plurality of characters. In the following, as an example, a case where the game machine 3 provides a character training game of a type in which a dance unit (a team consisting of a plurality of characters) is trained will be described.

In such a character training game, each character forming a dance unit is trained through various elements in the game. Such nurturing elements include mini-games. That is, each character is nurtured through playing such a mini-game. Such mini-games may include various games, but an example includes a music game. A music game is a kind of timing game. A timing game is a type of game that evaluates the execution time of an appropriate play action. In the case of a music game, an execution time for executing the appropriate play action is provided together with the music. Further, in a music game, a time that matches the rhythm of the music is used as an execution time. That is, the music game is a type of game in which the user is guided to the time when the appropriate play action should be executed according to the rhythm of the music, and the time when the play action is actually executed is evaluated. Further, for example, in a music game, a plurality of songs are prepared for play, and the songs selected from the songs are used for the actual play. For example, such a music game is provided through a game screen displayed on a display device. Specifically, such a game screen includes an instruction sign corresponding to each execution time and a reference sign that functions as a reference of the current time, and uses the instruction sign and the reference sign to use the instruction sign and the reference sign at each execution time. And each execution time is guided by causing a relative displacement between the instruction sign and the reference sign so that the positions of the reference signs match.

The user terminal device 4 may be connected to the game system 1 via the network NT. The user terminal device 4 is a computer device that can be connected to a network and is used for personal use by the user. For example, a stationary or book-type personal computer 4A, or a mobile terminal device 4B such as a mobile phone (including a smartphone) is used as the user terminal device 4. In addition, various computer devices that can be connected to a network and are used for personal use of users, such as stationary home-use game machines, portable game machines, and portable tablet terminal devices, are used as the user terminal device 4. You can. By implementing various computer software, the user terminal device 4 can allow the user to enjoy various services provided by the center server 2. In addition, such a user terminal device 4 may function as a game machine 3 through computer software.

The center server 2 provides various game machine services to the game machine 3 or its users. The game machine service includes a distribution service that distributes and updates the program or data of the game machine 3 via the network 5. The center server 2 appropriately distributes various programs or data necessary for providing the character training game to each game machine 3 through such a distribution service. In addition, the game machine service includes a matching service that matches users when a plurality of users play a common game via the network 5. When the game system 1 provides a character training game (including a part of a character training game such as a music game) through such a matching service as a multi-play type game in which progress is shared among a plurality of users. There is.

The service for a game machine may also include a service that receives user identification information from the game machine 3 and authenticates the user. It may also include a service that receives the play data of the authenticated user from the game machine 3 and saves it, or provides the play data to be saved to the game machine 3. Further, it may include a billing service or the like that collects a fee from the user. Similarly, the center server 2 may provide various Web services to the user of the user terminal device 4 via the network 5. The Web service is a game information service that provides various information about the game provided by the game machine 3, a distribution service that distributes various data or software (including updates of data and the like) to each user terminal device 4, and a user. It may include services such as a community service that provides a place for exchange such as information transmission, exchange, and sharing, and a service that assigns a user ID for identifying each user.

Next, a main part of the control system of the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the center server 2 is provided with a control unit 21 and a storage unit 22 as storage means. The control unit 21 is configured as a computer in which a CPU as an example of a processor that executes various arithmetic processes and operation controls according to a predetermined computer program, an internal memory required for the operation, and other peripheral devices are combined.

The storage unit 22 is an external storage device realized by a storage unit including a non-volatile storage medium (computer-readable storage medium) such as a hard disk array. The storage unit 22 may be configured to hold all the data in one storage unit, or may be configured to distribute and store the data in a plurality of storage units. The program PG1 is recorded in the storage unit 22 as an example of a computer program that causes the control unit 21 to execute various processes necessary for providing various services to the user. Further, the storage unit 22 stores server data necessary for providing various services. Such server data includes various data for character training games, and in the example of FIG. 2, parameter data PD is shown as a kind of such various data. Details of the parameter data PD will be described later.

The server data may include, for example, various data for realizing various services. For example, such data may include music data, sequence data, moving image data, play data, ID management data, and the like. The music data is data for playing a music used in a music game. The sequence data is data that describes each execution time when the play action should be executed by the user in the music game. The sequence data is used for guidance of each execution time and its evaluation. Therefore, the sequence data is described so that information on each execution time and an appropriate play action to be executed at the execution time is associated with each other. The moving image data is data for displaying a moving image during a music game. Such moving images include dance moving images (including dance animations by each character). The dance (movement) of the character of such a dance moving image may be realized at any time by the program PG1 based on the moving image data, but for example, a locus of movement of a person with a motion sensor is recorded and based on the detection result. It may be realized by a locus. In addition, each moving image may be configured as a shooting result of shooting a virtual three-dimensional space. The play data is data in which information regarding the past play results of each user is described. The play data is used, for example, to inherit the play results (past achievements) up to the previous time from the next time onward, or to inherit the setting contents unique to each user. The ID management data is data for managing various IDs such as user IDs. However, their illustration is omitted.

The control unit 21 is provided with a game machine service management unit 24 as a logical device realized by combining the hardware resources of the control unit 21 and the program PG1 as software resources. The game machine service management unit 24 executes various processes for realizing the above-mentioned game machine service for the game machine 3. An input device such as a keyboard, an output device such as a monitor, and the like can be connected to the control unit 21 as needed. However, their illustration is omitted.

On the other hand, the game machine 3 is provided with a control unit 31 as a computer and a storage unit 32 as a storage means. The control unit 31 is configured as a computer in which a CPU as an example of a processor that executes various processes according to a predetermined computer program and an internal memory and other peripheral devices necessary for its operation are combined.

The storage unit 32 is an external storage device realized by a storage unit including a non-volatile storage medium (computer-readable storage medium) such as a hard disk or a semiconductor storage device. The program PG2 is recorded in the storage unit 32 as an example of a computer program that causes the control unit 21 to execute various processes necessary for providing various services to the user. Further, the storage unit 32 records game data necessary for providing the character training game. Such game data includes various types of data including data for music games, and in the example of FIG. 2, parameter data PD is shown as one of them. The parameter data PD is provided from the center server 2 through the distribution service. The game data may include music data, sequence data, moving image data, play data, or ID management data provided through the distribution service in the same manner as the parameter data PD. In addition, the game data may include, for example, image data for displaying various images for a game, BGM data for reproducing various BGMs, and the like. However, these illustrations are omitted.

In the control unit 31, various logical devices are configured by combining the hardware resources of the control unit 31 and the program PG2 as software resources. Then, various processes necessary for providing the character training game (including processes necessary for enjoying the game machine service provided by the game machine service management unit 24 of the center server 2) are executed through these logical devices. However, in the example of FIG. 2, an image control unit 33, a parameter management unit 34, and an evaluation unit 35 are shown as logical devices related to the character training game.

The image control unit 33 is a logical device that performs various processes for displaying various images on the game screen for the character training game. Such processing includes, for example, a process for guiding each execution time through an instruction sign and a reference sign, or a process for displaying various moving images such as a dance by a dance unit, in order to realize a music game play. Various processes are included. In addition, each character, including the character's movement (behavior) in a moving image such as a dance, is different from a character (so-called avatar) operated by the user as a user's alter ego, and has a predetermined rule according to a user's instruction. It is controlled to automatically execute the behavior according to the training target. Therefore, in the process executed by the image control unit 33, a predetermined rule is set for each character on the game screen (even if the action of each character is the same instruction, it is set in advance so as to change according to the parameter defining each character. It also includes the process of executing actions according to (what is done). For example, the image control unit 33 executes an action control process as a process of controlling the operation of such a character. Further, a privilege may be given to the progress of the game according to the privilege condition. The image control unit 33 also executes the privilege granting process as an example of the process for granting such a privilege. The procedure of such privilege grant processing and behavior control processing will be described later.

On the other hand, the parameter management unit 34 is a logical device that performs various processes related to the management of various parameters prepared for defining each character. Such processing includes processing for updating parameters that change in relation to the playing status of the game. Further, such parameters may be managed by the parameter data PD. Therefore, the process executed by the parameter management unit 34 includes a process of updating the parameter data PD in relation to the play situation. For example, the parameter management unit 34 executes the relationship update process as a process for updating such parameter data PD. The procedure of the relationship update process will be described later.

The evaluation unit 35 is a logical device that performs various processes for evaluating various play actions of each user in the character training game. Such a play act includes, for example, a play act in a music game. That is, the process executed by the evaluation unit 35 includes a process for evaluating each play action of the user in the music game. Since such a process may be realized by a well-known process, the details of the procedure will be omitted.

Further, the game machine 3 may be appropriately provided with various output devices and input devices according to the type of the arcade game machine 3A, the user terminal device type game machine 3, and the like, but in the example of FIG. 2, the monitor may be provided. 37 and the speaker SP are shown as output devices provided in the game machine 3. The monitor 37 and the speaker SP are a well-known display device for displaying a game screen and the like, and a well-known sound reproduction device for reproducing sound, respectively. Similarly, in the example of FIG. 2, as an input device provided in the game machine 3, an input device 36 for inputting a user's play action (including an instruction to a character) is shown. The input device 36 may be appropriately configured according to the type of the game machine 3. For example, in the case of the arcade game machine 3A, a stage with a push button that is pressed so as to be stepped on for a music game may be used as the input device 36. Then, the user may play a music game on this stage. Alternatively, a control panel provided with a plurality of push buttons may be prepared. In such a case, the operation of pressing the push button with the foot or hand is used as a play act. Further, a touch pad or a touch panel display may be used as the input device 36. In this case, the act of touching these with a hand, a foot, or a touch pen (so-called stylus pen) is used as a play act.

On the other hand, for example, in the case of the stationary game machine 3B, a keyboard including a plurality of push buttons or a dedicated controller (including a mat controller laid on the floor or the like mainly for operating with a foot) is used as the input device 36. You can. In this case, the operation of pressing those push buttons is used as a play act. Similarly, for example, in the case of the portable game machine 3C, as the input device 36, for example, a touch panel that outputs a signal corresponding to a user's touch operation (finger touch operation) may be used. In this case, the touch operation and its position are used as a play act. Further, a dedicated controller (including the above-mentioned mat controller) may be connected to the portable game machine 3C by wire or wirelessly and used.

In addition, for example, in the arcade game machine 3A, in order to collect a predetermined consideration required for the game from the user by using cash, alternative coins, medals, electronic currency (including points), credit card function, etc. The consideration collection device may be provided as an input device. Then, with such a device, various consideration for the electronic currency and the like may be collected, for example, via a card that records the remaining amount of the electronic currency. Further, for example, in the case of a user terminal device type game machine 3, the user terminal device type game machine 3 provides a music game for a fee (including a case where a part of the game is paid for playing an additional range or the like). Alternatively, it may be provided free of charge (including the case where the software is purchased in advance). When the music game is provided for a fee, the consideration may be collected in the user terminal device type game machine 3 through various well-known payment processes.

Next, the progress of the character training game will be described. In the following, the progress of the character training game will be described with reference to an example of a game screen displayed on the monitor 37 of such a portable game machine 3C, taking a portable game machine 3C using a touch panel as an input device 36 as an example. explain. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a home screen. The home screen 40 is a game screen that mainly functions as a starting point for other game screens among various game screens displayed on the monitor 37 for the character training game. Therefore, on the home screen 40, an icon (hereinafter, may be referred to as a transition icon) that functions as a touch position (position where the touch operation should be performed) for transitioning to each screen is displayed. In addition, the home screen 40 may be provided with other management functions and information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the home screen 40 has a “STORY” icon 41, a “DANCER” icon 42, a “TEAM” icon 43, a “lottery” icon 44, a “useful” icon 45, and a “DANCE” icon. It includes a BATTLE "icon 46, a" MISSION "icon 47, an information area 48, and a character image CA.

The “STORY” icon 41 is a transition icon for transitioning to the story screen (not shown). The story screen is a game screen for selecting and viewing a story animation (video) set for each character, such as an individual history of each character in the game or a conversation scene of a plurality of people. Such stories may include new bans (which can be viewed) depending on the playing situation, such as rewards earned in the game and the level of each character.

The “DANCER” icon 42 is a transition icon for transitioning to the character screen (not shown). The character screen is a game screen for presenting the details of each character. Many characters are prepared in the character training game, and the details of each character are displayed on the character screen. For example, on the character screen, the parameter information of each character is displayed for each character as the details of each character.

The “TEAM” icon 43 is a transition icon for transitioning to the team (unit) organization screen (not shown). The team formation screen is a game screen for selecting each character forming a dance unit. One dance unit may be formed by an appropriate number of characters, but the case where one dance unit is formed by three characters will be described below.

The “lottery” icon 44 is a transition icon for transitioning to the lottery result screen (not shown). The lottery result screen is a game screen for providing a lottery game for granting various elements related to the character training game by lottery. For example, in such a lottery game, a card corresponding to each character is given by lottery as an element related to the character training game. The cards given in the lottery game may be used in the progress of play in the character training game, or may simply function as a collection or appreciation card.

The “use” icon 45 is a transition icon for transitioning to the use screen (not shown). The errand screen is a game screen for providing the errand event. The errand event is an event for acquiring various items. The errand event is provided with the consumption of a predetermined value set in the game.

The “DANCE BATTLE” icon 46 is a transition icon for transitioning to the music game screen. The music game screen is a game screen for allowing a user to actually play a music game through the display of instruction signs and the like as described above. In addition, a dance video by the dance unit is also displayed on such a music game screen. The details of the music game screen will be described later.

The “MISSION” icon 47 is a transition icon for transitioning to the mission screen (not shown). The mission screen is a game screen for providing information on missions such as a list of missions prepared during the game, achievement conditions, rewards associated with achievement, or achievement history. A mission is a kind of event for giving a predetermined reward to a user by satisfying (achieving) an achievement condition. During the game, such missions are prepared, from those that can determine whether or not they can be achieved for each play, to those that target relatively long-term play that cannot be achieved by this (one time) play alone. You can.

The information area 48 is an area for presenting various kinds of information related to the game. The information area 48 includes, for example, a name area 48A, a rank area 48B, a physical strength value area 48C, and a currency area 48D. The name area 48A corresponds to the name in the game of the user (“gogo”) and various titles for the user prepared in the game (when the play situation satisfies various grant conditions, the satisfied conditions are met. In many cases, it is provided so as to correspond to some of the ranks described later, and it often functions as a kind of information indicating the user's rank, but it is given independently of the rank. This is an area for displaying the title (“Red Crane Gakuen Gold Student”) given to the user who is playing.

The rank area 48B is given according to the rank prepared during the game (similar to the title, when the play situation satisfies various grant conditions, and is given to some ranks such as at predetermined intervals. Is an area for displaying the rank (“1”) acquired by the user who is playing among (often a title is provided). The rank is a value indicating the degree of growth of the user's game, and the larger this value is, the more the game is played.

The currency area 48D is an area for displaying information regarding a currency value (hereinafter, may be referred to as an in-game currency) that functions as a currency in the game. The in-game currency is a value consumed to use a predetermined function such as purchasing an item or granting various lottery opportunities (playing the lottery game described above). In-game currency is purchased, for example, with the consumption of real currency (which may be collected in the same way as the consideration for play). The currency area 48D is provided with, for example, a currency balance area 48D1 and a currency purchase icon 48D2. The currency balance area 48D1 is an area for presenting the balance (“0”) of the in-game currency currently owned by the user. The currency purchase icon 48D2 is an icon that functions as a touch position for purchasing (increasing the balance) in-game currency. Specifically, the currency purchase icon 48D2 functions as a touch-operated position to request the purchase of in-game currency. Along with the touch operation of the currency purchase icon 48D2, for example, an additional area (so-called pop-up) for selecting the purchase amount or confirming whether or not the purchase can be executed may be further presented.

The physical strength value area 48C is an area for displaying information on the physical strength value. The physical strength value is a value consumed to give various progresses such as use of an event to the character training game. The physical strength value is set for each user as the physical strength value of the user. Such a physical strength value may be used for imparting various progresses, and is consumed, for example, for providing (using) the above-mentioned use event or playing a music game. The physical strength value recovers to the upper limit value (may change depending on the level etc.) with the passage of time. In addition, in the character training game, items for recovering a predetermined amount of physical strength value are also prepared.

The physical strength value area 48C is provided with, for example, a physical strength value presentation area 48C1 and a recovery icon 48C2. The physical strength value presenting area 48C1 is an area for presenting the current value (remaining amount) and the upper limit value of the physical strength value of the user. In the example of FIG. 3, "30" is presented as the current physical strength value (numerator of "30/30") and the upper limit value (denominator of "30/30") of this user. The recovery icon 48C2 is an icon that functions as a touch position for recovering the physical strength value. More specifically, the recovery icon 48C2 functions as a touch-operated position to request recovery of the physical strength value. Along with the touch operation to the recovery icon 48C2, for example, an additional area (so-called pop-up) for selecting an item for recovering the health value or confirming the availability of such an item is further presented. May be good. Then, when the item is actually used (consumed) by such a touch operation, the physical strength value is restored by a predetermined amount.

The character image CA is an image corresponding to each character. On the home screen 40, character image CAs corresponding to each character constituting the dance unit to be trained are appropriately displayed. In the example of FIG. 3, three character image CAs corresponding to three (all) characters constituting the dance unit are displayed on the home screen 40, respectively.

The physical strength value presenting area 48C1 is not limited to such a user's physical strength value, and information on the physical strength value of a character that meets appropriate conditions, such as a character designated by a predetermined designated means such as a cursor, is stored. May be presented. Alternatively, the physical strength values of all the characters may be presented in the physical strength value presenting area 48C1. Similarly, the arrangement of each character image CA on the home screen 40 may be appropriate. For example, even if a character most recommended by the user (so-called recommended member) is determined according to a pre-designation or a condition such as a play situation, and the character image CA of such a character is arranged in the foreground on the home screen 40. Good. Alternatively, the arrangement of each character image CA may be determined based on the user's specifications.

Next, the music game screen will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. The music game screen is a game screen for a music game. The music game screen includes, for example, a team selection screen, a play guidance screen, and a play result screen. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a team selection screen. The team selection screen 50A is a game screen for selecting a dance unit (team) to be used for playing a music game. That is, the team selection screen 50A is used to select a dance unit to be trained through playing a music game. The team selection screen 50A is displayed by touching the "DANCE BATTLE" icon 46. As shown in FIG. 4, such a team selection screen 50A includes a team formation icon 50A1, a team presentation area 50A2, a switching instruction icon 50A3, an auto designation area 50A4, and a decision instruction icon 50A5.

The team formation icon 50A1 is one of the transition icons and has the same function as the “TEAM” icon 43. The team presentation area 50A2 is an area for presenting detailed information of the currently selected team. The team presentation area 50A2 further includes, for example, a character information area 50A6, a team information area 50A7, and a soul link icon SL. The character information area 50A6 is an area for presenting the characteristics of each character constituting the selected team for each character. Therefore, the character information area 50A6 is a character image CA indicating each character (the character image CA may be either a still image or a moving image, and the posture, a plurality, or the like may be different depending on the game screen or the situation). , And feature information. In addition, various characteristics that lead to the characteristics of each character may be set for each character, and as one of the information of such characteristics, in the example of FIG. 4, some information of the parameters that define each character is provided. It is shown. On the other hand, the team information area 50A7 is an area for presenting the characteristics of each team (dance unit). As such a feature, the total value of the parameters of each character presented in the character information area 50A6 is used. That is, in the team information area 50A7, the total value of the parameter values presented in the character information area 50A6 is presented for each parameter.

Further, the soul link icon SL is an icon that functions as a touch position for displaying the relational parameters set for each character forming the team. As described above, various parameters that define each character are set for each character, and such parameters also include relational parameters. The relationship parameter is a parameter indicating the degree of the relationship between the two characters (for example, the emotions that each character has with each other). When the soul link icon SL is touch-operated, a relationship display area for displaying information on such relationship parameters is displayed. Details of the relationship display area will be described later.

The switching instruction icon 50A3 is an icon that functions as a touch position for executing a request to switch the currently selected team to another selectable candidate team. When there is a selectable team, the selected team is switched to another team as a selection candidate team by touching the switching instruction icon 50A3. That is, the display content of the team presentation area 50A2 is switched to the content of another team in accordance with the touch operation on the switching instruction icon 50A3. On the other hand, the decision instruction icon 50A5 is an icon that functions as a touch position for executing a request to the selected team to determine the team to be played. Along with the touch operation to the decision instruction icon 50A5, the currently selected team (the team being presented via the team presentation area 50A2) is determined as the team to be played.

The auto designated area 50A4 is an area for presenting information regarding auto play. The auto play is one of the play modes (modes) prepared for the music game, and is a mode in which the evaluation of the play action to be executed by each user is automatically processed as a predetermined evaluation result. That is, when the music game is played by auto play, a predetermined evaluation result (if the evaluation result is given as a score, a predetermined score) is given without the user performing the play action. Such auto play can be selected (played) when the auto play conditions are satisfied. Further, as such an auto play condition, for example, the use of a specific item (hereinafter, may be referred to as a ticket) may be used. In this case, auto play can be specified as the ticket is used (consumed). In this case, the auto-designated area 50A4 includes, for example, the availability information area 50A8 and the ticket purchase icon 50A9. The availability information area 50A8 is an area for presenting information regarding the availability of auto play selection. Information on the number of tickets owned is presented in the availability information area 50A8, for example. The ticket purchase icon 50A9 is an icon that functions as a touch position for purchasing a ticket (increasing the remaining number) that enables auto play. Therefore, along with the touch operation of the ticket purchase icon 50A9, for example, an additional area (so-called pop-up) for selecting the number of purchases or confirming whether or not the purchase can be executed may be further presented.

In the example of FIG. 4, “0” is displayed as the number of possessed tickets (number of possessions) in the availability information area 50A8. That is, the user does not have any tickets. In this case, the ticket purchase icon 50A9 is displayed in the auto designated area 50A4, and the ticket is purchased through a touch operation or the like on the ticket purchase icon 50A9. On the other hand, when the user owns the ticket, an auto play instruction icon (not shown) for instructing auto play may be displayed in the auto designated area 50A4 instead of the ticket purchase icon 50A9. Then, auto play may be realized when such an auto play instruction icon is touch-operated. Note that auto play may be realized as appropriate. For example, autoplay may be realized via an autoplay screen (not shown) to show the progress (process of reaching a predetermined evaluation result). Specifically, the auto play may be realized so as to display a predetermined evaluation result on each instruction sign via the play guidance screen described later. Alternatively, such progress may be omitted. That is, in the case of auto play, only a predetermined evaluation result (for example, a predetermined score obtained or the like) may be given.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the team selection screen 50A displaying the relationship display area. As shown in FIG. 5, in this case, the team selection screen 50A includes the relationship display area RA. The relationship display area RA includes the character icon 53 and the numerical value field NA. The character icon 53 is an icon corresponding to each character. In the relationship display area RA, a character icon 53 corresponding to each character forming the team being presented in the team presentation area 50A2 is displayed. The numerical value column NA is an area for displaying the values of the relational parameters between the two characters. Relationship parameters are set in both directions between the two characters. That is, different relational parameters are set between the two characters, each with a direction. Specifically, between two characters, a relational parameter (hereinafter, may be referred to as a first relational parameter) indicating a relationship that occurs from one character to the other character, and vice versa, from the other character. A relational parameter (hereinafter, may be referred to as a second relational parameter) indicating a relation that occurs toward one character is set. Then, in the numerical value column NA, the total value of such bidirectional relational parameters (first relational parameter and second relational parameter) is displayed.

The numerical value column NA is not limited to the total value, and an appropriate value based on the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter between the two persons may be displayed. For example, in the numerical value column NA, the average value of the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter may be displayed, or the maximum value may be displayed. Similarly, with respect to the use of the total value in the following, an appropriate numerical value such as an average value thereof may be appropriately used instead of the total value.

In the example of FIG. 5, three character icons 53 corresponding to the three characters of the example of FIG. 4 are displayed. Further, each character icon 53 displays an image corresponding to the head of the character image CA. A numerical column NA for displaying "2" as the value of the relational parameter is displayed between the character icons 53. Specifically, three types of relationships are formed between the three characters for every two characters. For this reason, three numerical column NAs corresponding to each of these three types of relationships are displayed between the two character icons 53, respectively. Then, in each of those numerical column NAs, "2" is displayed as the value of the relational parameter. That is, a relationship is constructed between each of the two characters corresponding to each of the three types, in which the total value of the relational parameters corresponds to "2".

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a play guidance screen. The play guidance screen 50B is a kind of game screen for allowing the user to actually play the music game, and is a game screen for actually guiding the execution time of the play action to be executed by each user. The play guidance screen 50B is displayed, for example, after passing through an appropriate screen (for example, a screen for selecting the difficulty level of the game, various production screens, etc.) when the decision instruction icon 50A5 is touch-operated on the team selection screen 50A. To. As shown in FIG. 6, the play guidance screen 50B includes an object 51, a determination line 52, and a character image CA. The character image CA is an image corresponding to each character as described above. On the play guidance screen 50B, the character image CA of each character corresponding to the dance unit determined on the team selection screen 50A is displayed. In addition, each character image CA functions as a moving image (animation) that dances to the rhythm of the music. That is, the character image CA (moving image) for dancing is displayed on the play guidance screen 50B. The object 51 is an image that functions as an instruction sign, appears on the back side of the play guidance screen 50B at an appropriate time, and moves toward the front side. Further, the size of the object 51 also changes so as to gradually increase as it moves from the back side to the front side.

On the other hand, the determination line 52 is an image that functions as a reference sign, and is arranged at a fixed position on the front side of the play guidance screen 50B. A plurality of arrival position indexes 52A are provided on the determination line 52. Each arrival position index 52A is an image that functions as an index indicating the arrival position of each object 51, and is formed in the same form as each object 51, that is, in the same size and shape as each object 51 at that position. In other words, each arrival position index 52A functions as a transit position (not shown) for each object 51 extending from the back side to the front side of the play guidance screen 50B, and each object 51 functions as such a route. It moves along the line so as to coincide with the position of each arrival position index 52A at each execution time. Then, each user is required to perform a touch operation on the position of each arrival position index 52A whose position coincides with each object 51 in accordance with the agreement between each object 51 and each arrival position index 52A. Further, such a touch operation is evaluated more highly as the time difference between the arrival time of each object 51 reaching each arrival position index 52A (execution time of sequence data QD) and the actual touch operation time is smaller. .. That is, the smaller the deviation time, the higher the score is given to the user.

In the example of FIG. 6, the determination line 52 is formed in an arc shape on the front side of the play guide screen 50B, and has four arrival position indexes 52A. Further, these four arrival position indexes 52A are associated with each character of the dance unit. For example, the first arrival position index 52A from the left is associated with the character of the character image CA at the left end and the character of the character image CA in the center adjacent to the character at a ratio of 70% and 30%, respectively. Similarly, for example, the rightmost arrival position index 52A is associated with the character of the rightmost character image CA at 70% and the character of the central character image CA at 30%. In this way, each arrival position index 52A is associated with each character with an appropriate inclination. And such an association is associated with the growth of each character. Specifically, the evaluation result of the touch operation for each arrival position index 52A is assigned to the growth of each character according to such an association.

The association between each arrival position index 52A and each character may be appropriately set. For example, the three arrival position indicators 52A may be associated with each of the three characters on a one-to-one basis. In this case, the remaining one arrival position index 52A may be equally associated with the three characters so as to be substantially averaged, or may be associated with the appropriate character with an appropriate inclination. Alternatively, since an appropriate number of arrival position indexes 52A may be provided on the determination line 52, for example, the number of arrival position indexes 52A may be three so as to correspond to the number of characters. Further, the correspondence relationship between each arrival position index 52A and each character is not limited to the arrangement of each character image CA. For example, a correspondence relationship between each arrival position index 52A and each character may be set under appropriate conditions such as user designation. Alternatively, the arrangement of each character image CA itself may be determined under appropriate conditions such as a user's designation. By such an association, the arrangement position of each character, the result of the touch operation for each arrival position index (in other words, the characteristic of the music), and the like can be associated with the growth of each character. That is, the arrangement position of each character can be used as an element that affects the growth of the character. As a result, it is possible to give individuality to the growth of each character according to the play situation of each user. Further, when such an arrangement or the like is based on the user's designation, the user's intention can be reflected in such growth. Then, the degree of involvement in the growth of the user can be increased, for example, by devising the character arrangement at the time of team formation.

Further, each character is provided with a parameter related to the size of the score per object 51 (hereinafter, may be referred to as a score system parameter), and the play result of the music game (hereinafter, may be referred to as a score system parameter) is prepared by such a score system parameter. Scores earned) may be affected. In such a case, when the number of objects 51 reaching the leftmost arrival position index 52A is large, it is possible to promote the arrangement of each character image CA so that the arrival position index 52A is associated with a character having a high scoring parameter. it can. As a result, the user can be made to consider the character placement strategy according to the difference in the number of objects 51 reaching each arrival position index 52A such as for each song (or for each difficulty level). It can be given as a game element.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a play result screen. The play result screen 50F is a game screen for displaying the play result of the music game. The play result screen 50F is displayed for presenting the result of the play after the play using the play guidance screen 50B. A music game may be provided as a competitive game in which a player (a computer or another user matched through a matching service) is played against an opponent. Therefore, such a play result includes a score and a battle result in the case of a battle type play. In addition, the values of the above-mentioned relational parameters also change through the play of the music game. Therefore, such a play result also includes changes in relational parameters. The example of FIG. 7 shows an example of the play result screen 50F when such a change of the relational parameters is displayed as a play result. Further, the example of FIG. 7 shows a case where the music game is provided as a competitive game. In this case, as shown in FIG. 7, the play result screen 50F includes the battle result display area 50F1 and the relationship change display area 50F2.

The battle result display area 50F1 is an area for presenting the battle result when the music game is played as a battle type game. The relationship change display area 50F2 is an area for presenting a change in the relationship parameter when the relationship parameter changes through the play of the music game. The relationship change display area 50F2 includes the character icon 53 and the numerical value column NA, similarly to the relationship display area RA. Then, changes in the relational parameters are presented through these character icons 53 and the numerical value column NA. Further, as such a relational parameter, a first relational parameter and a second relational parameter are used. That is, the degree of relationship between each character is presented with a direction (one to the other, or one to the other) rather than a total value.

Specifically, in the relationship change display area 50F2, three character icons 53 corresponding to the three characters used for playing the music game are displayed. Then, the value after the change is shown as the value of the relationship parameter between the two characters between the character icons 53 of each of the two characters so as to show the three types of relationships formed for each of the three characters. Each of the two numerical column NAs is displayed. In these numerical value columns NA, the value of the first relation parameter and the value of the second relation parameter are displayed as the values of the relation parameters, respectively. That is, unlike the relationship display area RA, the relationship parameter values are displayed in the relationship change display area 50F2 so that such directions are distinguished for each direction of the relationship.

Changes in the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter may occur as appropriate, but there are cases where the same change (change) is uniformly given to both, and different changes (different changes) based on predetermined grant conditions. ) Occurs and includes. Further, such a uniform change and a change based on the granting condition may occur as appropriate depending on the playing situation and the like, but the use for playing a music game is used as the uniform change. Specifically, for example, it increases by a certain amount among all the characters of the team with the use for playing a music game. As a result, the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter between each character are uniformly increased (changed) by a certain amount. Further, in a music game, a dance video showing a dance is provided as one of cooperative actions in which a plurality of characters cooperate with each other. The execution of such a dance (cooperative action) may be used as a uniform change. That is, with the execution of such a dance, a uniform (constant amount) change of the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter may be given to each character who performed the dance.

Further, as the granting condition, an appropriate condition such as a play situation, a user's selection, or randomness may be used. Then, a change based on such a granting condition may occur as appropriate. For example, in an action executed by a plurality of characters, when an action that can identify any one person is executed, different changes based on the granting conditions are accompanied by such actions as the first relation parameter and the second relation parameter. Is given to. For example, a proactive action may be used as an action that can identify such a person. That is, the action that each character executes together with the other character by independently inviting or guiding the other character may be used as a change based on the grant condition. For example, each character may be provided with various skills (characteristics) as appropriate, but if such skills include skills that involve other characters (execute with other characters), such skills are used. The activation of the skill may function as a proactive action. That is, a change based on the granting condition may be given to the first relation parameter and the second relation parameter with the activation of such a skill. Therefore, when the above-mentioned cooperative action such as dance is executed, a change based on the granting condition may be given instead of a uniform change (or in addition to it) when the subject of the action can be identified. In the following, as an example of such a skill, when a skill is adopted in which two or more characters perform a special dance (a special dance according to the type of skill) for each character, that is, cooperation called a special dance. A case where a change based on the grant condition is given along with the action will be described.

In this case, with the execution of such a special dance (skill activation), the values of the relational parameters of the two or more characters who performed (participated in) the special dance are added as a bonus by a predetermined amount. Specifically, such a dance is a main character that functions as the subject of skill activation (action), and a sub-character that functions as an auxiliary to such a main character (one or more persons who are recipients of skill activation). ) Is divided into roles. Therefore, when the skill is activated (performed an independent action) as such a main character, the first relation parameter and the second relation parameter are changed separately with the recipient (sub character). Is given. Such separate changes may occur as appropriate based on the various grant conditions described above, but for example, the condition in which the main character (subject of action) changes more than the sub character (receiver of action) Will be adopted. That is, the subject of action (which may be interpreted as a kind of play situation or a kind of user's choice) is used as a grant condition, and the degree of relationship with the sub-character as seen from the main character is shown. The relational parameters change more than the opposite. Therefore, for example, when the main character and the sub-character function as one character and the other character, respectively, a separate change is made between them so that the first relation parameter changes more than the second relation parameter. Is given.

In the example of FIG. 7, in the battle result display area 50F1, the characters “LOSE” indicating the loss are displayed as the information of the battle result. Further, in the relationship change display area 50F2, six numerical values fields NA1 to NA6 are used as numerical value fields NA so as to show mutual relational parameters for each of the two characters between the three character icons 53 corresponding to the three characters. Is displayed. In these, the three outer numerical columns NA1 to NA3 are the values of the relational parameters corresponding to the clockwise relationship, and the three inner numerical values columns NA4 to NA5 are the values of the relational parameters corresponding to the counterclockwise relation. it's shown.

Specifically, the character icon 53 includes a first character icon 53A, a second character icon 53B, and a third character icon 53C. Further, between the first character icon 53A and the second character icon 53B, two numerical columns NA1 and NA6 indicating "1" as the value of the relational parameter are displayed. Of these, the numerical value column NA1 located on the outside displays the value of the relational parameter (for example, the first relational parameter) indicating the relation with the second character icon 53B (character) seen from the first character icon 53A (character). There is. On the other hand, the numerical value column NA6 located inside displays the value of the relational parameter (for example, the second relational parameter) indicating the relation with the first character icon 53A seen from the second character icon 53B. Based on these, the two characters corresponding to the first character icon 53A and the second character icon 53B respectively form a similar relationship with each other. In this case, for example, in the relationship display area RA or the like of the team selection screen 50A, "2" is displayed as the total value of the relationship parameters between the first character icon 53A and the second character icon 53B. The same applies to the relationship between the second character icon 53B and the third character icon 53C.

On the other hand, between the third character icon 53C and the first character icon 53A, two numerical columns NA3 and NA4 indicating the values of different relational parameters are displayed. Specifically, "3" is displayed in the numerical value column NA3 located on the outside and "2" is displayed in the numerical value column NA4 located on the inner side as the values of the relational parameters. That is, the value of the relational parameter (for example, the first relational parameter) indicating the relationship with the first character icon 53A seen from the third character icon 53C is larger than the value of the opposite relational parameter (for example, the second relational parameter). large. For example, as described above, by activating the skill of the third character icon 53C, a special dance is performed in the music game so that the third character icon 53C functions as the main character and the first character icon 53A functions as the sub character. Such differences can occur when presented, depending on the granting of different changes based on the granting conditions. In such a case, various differences in behavior may occur between the character corresponding to the third character icon 53C and the character corresponding to the first character icon 53A, depending on the values of these related parameters. Further, in this example, the character corresponding to the third character icon 53C and the character corresponding to the first character icon 53A function as the first character and the second character of the present invention, respectively.

Further, in the example of FIG. 7, information on the value (required amount) required for the relational parameter to rise in the next stage is displayed in each of the numerical values columns NA1 to NA6. Specifically, only integer values are displayed in the numerical value columns NA1 to NA6, but the numerical values of the relational parameters are set up to the values after the decimal point. Therefore, in each numerical value column NA1 to NA6, information corresponding to the value after the decimal point is displayed as a value necessary for reaching the next integer. Such information may be displayed as appropriate, but in the example of FIG. 7, it is displayed through a change in the color (or background pattern) indicated by the left diagonal line. Specifically, in the numerical value column NA3 that displays the relationship with the first character icon 53A as seen from the third character icon 53C, a slight upper portion is left, and a left diagonal line is displayed in almost all other parts. This indicates that the value of the relation parameter will change to the next stage, that is, "4" in a little while. On the other hand, the numerical column NA1 and the like showing the relationship between the second character icon 53B and the first character icon 53A are displayed in almost white, and only a slight left diagonal line is displayed in a part of the lower part. .. This indicates that a relatively large number of relational parameter increases are required until the value of the relational parameter changes to the next step, that is, “2”. The value of the relational parameter (value of the part corresponding to the decimal point) required for ascending to each stage may be uniform or may be changed. Specifically, for example, the value required for the value of the relational parameter to rise from "1" to "2" and the value required for the value to rise from "7" to "8" are the same. May be different. Such a difference is a difference in the concept of an integer value or less (for example, a difference of 10 steps when the integer value or less is "1" to "2", a difference of 100 steps when "7" to "8"). It may be realized by the difference in the amount of increase obtained from the same play result. Further, the value below the integer value of the relational parameter is not limited to the concept of the decimal point and may be set as appropriate. Similarly, the value displayed in the numerical value column NA is not limited to the integer value, and may be an appropriate value. That is, the values of the relational parameters may be appropriately increased to the next stage.

The value of a relational parameter can be a variety of actions that can occur between the two characters that correspond to that relational parameter (they do not have to be actions that two people perform at the same time, even a single action that the other performs for one). Good) may be affected. For example, the values of the relational parameters are the behavior of the character image CA in the music game (including the behavior in the dance video), the lifting of the ban on the story animation on the story screen (permission of viewing), the production when the skill is activated by two or more characters, and the like. It may be reflected in the attack on the opponent (behavior that gives a disadvantage) due to the activation of such a skill, or the action of the character image CA on the home screen 40. Then, in these, the total value or the individual value may be appropriately used as the value of the relational parameter. For example, as such usage, the total value is used for actions by two characters, and the individual value is used for actions from one character to the other character, and the first relation parameter (or the second relation for the opposite action). Parameters) may be used respectively.

For example, in a music game, as an action of the character image CA (for example, a start motion before the start of the music game, a preparatory movement before the dance, or a motion at the end), one character executes an action of speaking to the other character. In this case, the method of calling may change according to the value of the first relation parameter. Specifically, when the value of the first relation parameter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, one character performs a named action such as "A, nice to meet you" or "A, let's prepare for exercise". Execute on the character of. On the other hand, if it is less than a predetermined value, one character simply calls out to the other character, such as "Give me a favor" or "Let's make a preparatory exercise".

Alternatively, when two character image CAs are displayed on the game screen at the same time, the distance between the two character image CAs may change according to the value of the relation parameter. Specifically, as the value of the first relation parameter is larger, two character image CAs corresponding to them may be displayed so that one character approaches the other character. In addition, as a motion at the end when the battle is lost, when the value of the first relation parameter is equal to or more than a predetermined value, one character puts his / her hand on the shoulder of the other character and walks together. You may take actions such as returning home. Similarly, in various actions of one character with respect to the other character according to the value of the first relation parameter, details such as the direction of the face, whether to look at the other person, whether to speak, and how to speak. Changes.

Similarly, for example, when the total value of the relational parameters between two characters reaches a predetermined value or more, a specific story (video) related to the two characters is lifted, or the effect accompanying skill activation becomes gorgeous. Alternatively, the effect of reducing the score of the opponent may be improved as an effect associated with the activation of the skill. That is, various benefits related to each character of the relational parameters may be given according to the total value of the relational parameters. Specifically, when "4" or more is adopted as a predetermined value in the example of FIG. 7, a specific story is given as a privilege to the two characters corresponding to the first character icon 53A and the third character icon 53C, respectively. The ban will be lifted. On the other hand, such lifting of the ban is not executed for the two characters corresponding to the first character icon 53A and the second character icon 53B, respectively. Similarly, when two characters corresponding to the first character icon 53A and the third character icon 53C respectively activate the skill, the case where the first character icon 53A and the second character icon 53B activate the skill is compared with the case where the skill is activated. Even with the same skill, the effect and effect are different. That is, when the total value is equal to or more than a predetermined value, a privilege is given to such an effect and effect. In this way, various differences may occur in the behavior between the character corresponding to the third character icon 53C and the character corresponding to the first character icon 53A in the example of FIG. 7 depending on the value of the relational parameter.

In addition, the value of the relational parameter may be increased or decreased as appropriate according to various other events such as a messenger event. Specifically, for example, when a messenger event is realized by a plurality of characters, the value of the relation parameter may change according to the situation of such a messenger event. In addition, when multiple names of such a messenger event are divided into roles for the main character and the sub character, the change in the value of the relation parameter may be the same or different between the main character and the sub character. You may be. Specifically, for example, when one of the two characters invites the other to execute a messenger event, the invited character functions as the main character (subject of action) and the invited character functions as a sub character. Good. Then, for example, the increase value of the first relation parameter (relation parameter seen from the main character) may be larger than that of the second relation parameter (relation parameter seen from the sub character) because the hope is fulfilled.

Similarly, for example, when the character development game is provided with an event (which may be based on the user's instruction or automatically provided as the character progresses) in which one character sends a present to the other character. , The values of the relational parameters may change based on such gifts. Specifically, each character is set with one of a plurality of tastes (likes and dislikes, etc.), and a plurality of items for which a degree of matching with those tastes is set are prepared as gifts in the game. In some cases, the change in the relational parameters may differ depending on the degree of agreement between the gift and the palatability. For example, when one character sends a gift to the other character, the first relational parameter may increase by a predetermined amount with the execution of the gift. On the other hand, the second relational parameter may change according to the degree of agreement between the present and the preference of the other character. Specifically, the gift is something that the other character likes (things that match the taste), something that he does not like (thing that has a normal taste), or something that he dislikes (the opposite of the taste). The amount of increase (or amount of decrease) of the second relational parameter may change depending on the item). Further, such a degree of agreement may be reflected in the change of the first relational parameter. That is, when preference is used as another example of the granting condition and one character sends a gift that matches the preference of the other character, the higher the degree of matching, the higher the value of the first relation parameter and the first. 2 The values of the relational parameters (both values including not only the relational parameters of the sending side but also the relational parameters of the sending side) may be changed so as to be high. In this way, the degree of matching of the taste of the gift is reflected in the degree of relationship with the other character as seen from one character on the sending side from the viewpoint of bonuses such as making the other party happy or not making the other party happy. May be done.

Next, the details of the parameter data PD will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the parameter data PD. The parameter data PD is data for managing various parameters that define each character. The example of FIG. 8 shows a case where the parameter data PD manages the relational parameters as such parameters. In this case, as shown in FIG. 8, the parameter data PD includes a parameter record PDR that manages the related parameters in association with each user. Further, the parameter record PDR includes information on the "character ID", the "first target character", the "first relation value", the "second target character", and the "second relation value".

The "character ID" is information indicating a unique character ID for each character in order to identify each character. The "first target character" and the "second target character" are information indicating each character (another character) that can function as the other character when the character corresponding to the "character ID" functions as one character. Is. As information indicating such another character, for example, a character ID corresponding to the other character is used. That is, the information of the character ID corresponding to the other character is described in the "first target character" and the "second target character". On the other hand, the "first relation value" and the "second relation value" are both information indicating the value of the first relation parameter when the character corresponding to the "character ID" functions as one character. Specifically, the "first relation value" is the value of the first relation parameter when the character corresponding to the "first target character" functions as the other character, and the "second relation value" is the "second target character". This is information indicating the values of the first relational parameters when the character corresponding to the "character" functions as the other character. In the parameter record PDR, such information is recorded so as to be related to each other. The parameter data PD is not limited to these information, and appropriate information may be managed according to the use of the related parameters and the like.

Next, the relationship update process, the action control process, and the privilege grant process will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. The relationship update process is a process for changing the value of the relationship parameter based on the play when a predetermined play related to the change of the relationship parameter is executed. The parameter management unit 34 starts the relationship update process of FIG. 9 every time a predetermined play (for example, a play of the above-mentioned music game, a special dance, a messenger event, or a gift is sent) is completed, and the predetermined play is started. The amount of change in the relational parameters accompanying the play is determined for each character (step S101). For example, when a predetermined play corresponds to a uniform change, the parameter management unit 34 determines the uniform amount of change. Specifically, for example, when a uniform change occurs with the play of a music game, the parameter management unit 34 sets a value for all the characters used for playing the music game as the amount of change of the relational parameters of each character. A constant amount (increase amount) is uniformly determined. It should be noted that such a fixed amount may be set in advance or may be appropriately calculated according to various criteria.

Alternatively, when the predetermined play corresponds to the change based on the grant condition, the parameter management unit 34 determines the amount of change of each character based on the grant condition. Specifically, for example, when a bonus associated with a special dance (skill activation) is added, the main character (skill invoker) and sub-character of that dance are specified, and the main character is based on the grant conditions. The amount of change in the first relational parameter of the sub-character and the amount of change in the second relational parameter of the sub-character are separately discriminated. That is, the parameter management unit 34 discriminates the amount of change of the relational parameters into the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter for each character. In this case, these changes may be set in advance so that the change amount of the first relational parameter is larger than the change amount of the second relational parameter, for example, and may be appropriately set according to various criteria. It may be calculated.

Subsequently, the parameter management unit 34 updates the relational parameters of each character based on the determination result in step S101 (step S102). Such an update is realized, for example, by updating the parameter data PD. Specifically, the parameter management unit 34 makes a “first” for each character described in the parameter data PD so that the amount of change in the first relation parameter and the second relation parameter for each character determined in step S101 is reflected. The information of "1 relation value" and "second relation value" is updated. For example, when a predetermined play corresponds to a uniform change, the parameter management unit 34 executes an update so as to give a uniform change to the "first relation value" and the "second relation value" of the parameter data PD. .. Alternatively, when the predetermined play corresponds to the change based on the grant condition, the parameter management unit 34 updates the parameter data PD so as to give different changes to the "first relation value" and the "second relation value". To execute. Then, the parameter management unit 34 ends the current relationship update process after this update.

According to the procedure of FIG. 9, when a predetermined play related to the change of the relational parameter is executed, the value of the relational parameter of each character is appropriately changed based on the play. Further, such a change is uniformly executed when a predetermined play corresponds to a uniform change, and separately for each of the first relation parameter and the second relation parameter when the predetermined play corresponds to the change based on the grant condition. To. Specifically, for example, when a music game is played, the relational parameters of each character increase uniformly. Furthermore, for example, when a special dance is performed (skill is activated) in the music game, the main character and the sub character in the dance are discriminated, and a bonus (addition) is added to the relationship parameter between those characters. Change) is added. In addition, the addition of such a bonus is such that the first relation parameter (relationship with the sub character seen from the main character) is larger than the second relation parameter (relationship with the main character seen from the sub character). Is executed. That is, the value of the relational parameter is changed for each character in the unit (with direction) of the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter.

The action control process is a process for changing the action of each character according to the value of the relation parameter. As described above, the values of the relational parameters may be appropriately reflected in the behavior of each character, but the example of FIG. 10 shows the case where the behavior of each character is displayed via the character image CA. In this case, the image control unit 33 starts the action control process of FIG. 10 when each character tries to execute a predetermined action (action related to another character) on the game screen displaying a plurality of character image CAs. First, the parameter data PD is acquired (step S201).

Subsequently, the image control unit 33 identifies a predetermined action to be executed by the character (step S202). For example, the image control unit 33 specifies a predetermined action type and a character to be the target of the action as such identification. Specifically, for example, when the image control unit 33 executes a voice call in the preparatory movement as a predetermined action, the voice call and the character to be called are set to the predetermined action type and the target character. Identify each as a character.

Next, the image control unit 33 determines the relational parameters related to the action specified in step S202 (step S203). This determination is executed based on the parameter data PD acquired in step S201. Specifically, in the image control unit 33, first, the target character of the action (for example, calling) specified in step S202 corresponds to either the “first target character” or the “second target character” in the parameter data PD. Determine if you want to. This determination is performed, for example, based on the character ID. Subsequently, the image control unit 33 determines the "first relational value" when the discrimination result is the "first target character", and the "second relational value" when the discrimination result is the "second target character". Each is specified as a first relation parameter. Further, the image control unit 33 determines whether the action (for example, calling) specified in step S202 is an action in which the individual values of the relational parameters should be used or an action in which the total value should be used. This determination is realized, for example, when the proper use (whether the target of individual values or the target of total values) is managed by data (not shown) for each predetermined action, based on such data. Will be done. Then, the image control unit 33 refers to such data, and when the current action is a target of an individual value, the specified first relation parameter (“first relation value” or “second relation”. The value ") is determined as a relational parameter related to the behavior specified in step S202.

On the other hand, when the current action is the target of the total value, the image control unit 33 may refer to a character (hereinafter, referred to as a main character) who intends to perform a predetermined action (for example, calling) based on the parameter data PD. The total value of the relational parameters of (there is) and the target character (hereinafter, may be referred to as a passive character) is calculated. Specifically, the image control unit 33 specifies the information of the first relational parameter of the main character as described above, and sets the "character ID" of the passive character to the "first target character" or the "second target character". The information of the first relation parameter (“first relation value” or “second relation value”, which corresponds to the second relation parameter when viewed from the main character) of the main character associated with “” is similarly acquired. Then, the total value (total value) of the values of both of the first relational parameters is calculated, and the total value is determined as the relational parameter related to the action specified in step S202.

Subsequently, the image control unit 33 controls the action of the main character according to a predetermined rule so that the main character actually executes the action based on the value of the relation parameter determined in step S203 (step S204). That is, the image control unit 33 executes automatic control according to a predetermined rule according to the relational parameters so that the main character performs the behavior according to the relational parameters as a predetermined behavior. Specifically, for example, when a call is executed as a predetermined action, the image control unit 33 calls out with a name when the value of the relation parameter determined in step S203 is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. In addition, it controls the behavior of the character who makes the call. Alternatively, the image control unit 33 controls the behavior of the character who makes a call so that when the value of the relation parameter determined in step S203 is less than a predetermined value, the character makes a call without a name. Then, the image control unit 33 ends the current action control process after such control.

According to the procedure of FIG. 10, the behavior of each character is controlled according to the value of the relational parameter. Specifically, when one character calls out to the other character (predetermined action), the specific action content (whether or not to give a name) depends on the value of the first relation parameter. Be changed. Furthermore, when the roles change between those two characters, that is, when the other character speaks to one character, the value of the second parameter is reflected in such an action. As a result, for example, even if the action is between the same two characters, the action content is changed between the case where one calls out to the other and the case where the other calls out to one.

The privilege granting process is a process for granting a privilege to the progress of the game according to the privilege condition. An appropriate condition may be adopted as the privilege condition, but for example, a condition that is satisfied when the total value of the relational parameters reaches a predetermined value or more among a predetermined number (may be an appropriate number) of characters is adopted. Therefore, the image control unit 33 starts the privilege granting process of FIG. 11 every time the value of the relational parameter is changed, and first determines whether or not the total value of the relational parameters satisfies the privilege condition (step S301). This determination is executed, for example, as follows. Specifically, the image control unit 33 first specifies the values of the relational parameters for each of the two characters between a predetermined number of characters, and calculates the total value thereof. This calculation may be realized, for example, in the same manner as when the total value is calculated in step S203 of FIG. Then, the image control unit 33 determines whether or not the total value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. When the total value is less than a predetermined value (when the privilege condition is not satisfied), the image control unit 33 skips the subsequent processing and ends the current privilege granting process.

On the other hand, when the total value of the related parameters is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (when the privilege condition is satisfied), the image control unit 33 grants a privilege to the progress of the game (S302). For example, as such a privilege, as described above, the ban on the story is lifted, or a luxurious production is used. Therefore, the image control unit 33 realizes such a privilege by, for example, lifting the ban on a specific story related to a predetermined number of characters. Similarly, for example, when a luxurious effect is used as a privilege, the privilege is granted by permitting the effect so that the effect is executed. Then, the image control unit 33 ends the present privilege granting process after the granting of such a privilege. As a result, a privilege based on the privilege condition is given to the progress of the game. More specifically, according to the total value of the relational parameters, the story of the character corresponding to the total value is given as a privilege. In this case, the total value (total value) of the relational parameters functions as the total relational parameter of the present invention.

As described above, according to this form, as the relationship parameter indicating the degree of relationship between the two characters, the first relationship parameter indicating the degree of relationship between one character and the other character and vice versa. A second relationship parameter, which indicates the degree of relationship with one character as seen from the other character, is used, and different changes are given to each. Therefore, it is possible to use such a first relation parameter and a second relation parameter to generate different degrees of relation between two characters who act according to the same predetermined rule. Further, the behavior of one character with respect to the other character is controlled according to the first relational parameter, and the behavior of the other character with respect to one character is controlled according to the second relational parameter. Therefore, these actions can reflect the different degrees of relationship that occur between the two characters. As a result, the relationship between the two characters can be expressed in more detail than in the case where the relationship parameter is uniformly managed as the degree of relationship between the two characters (for example, only the total value is managed).

Specifically, for example, when the subject of action is used as the granting condition and separate changes based on such granting condition occur in the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter, the subjectivity of the action is defined as the relational parameter. It can be reflected in changes and actual actions based on them. Alternatively, if preference is used as the grant condition and separate changes based on such grant conditions occur in the first and second relational parameters, the preference of each character is based on the change in the relational parameters and it. It can be reflected in actual actions. As a result, the relationship between the two characters can be expressed in more detail, for example, when one has a one-sided favor with the other. Even when there are three or more characters, the same fine (or delicate) relationship can be expressed by combining such finer relationships between the two characters. As a result, these first relational parameters and second relational parameters can be used to express the relation between a plurality of characters in more detail.

In the above embodiment, the parameter management unit 34 of the game machine 3 functions as the parameter changing means of the present invention by executing the process of step S102 of FIG. Further, the image control unit 33 of the game machine 3 functions as the action control means of the present invention by executing the process of step S204 of FIG. Further, the image control unit 33 of the game machine 3 functions as a privilege giving means of the present invention by executing step S302 of FIG.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned form, and may be carried out in a form in which appropriate modifications or changes are made. For example, in the above-described form, the game machine 3 provides a character training game. However, the game provided by the game machine 3 is not limited to such a game. The game machine 3 may provide an appropriate game. Then, the above-mentioned relational parameters may be applied to various characters included in such a game.

Further, the center server 2 may execute all or part of the roles (various processes, etc.) of the game machine 3 in the above-described form. That is, the game system of the present invention may be configured so that the center server 2 and the game machine 3 appropriately cooperate with each other to realize each function of the game machine 3 and the center server 2 of the present embodiment. On the other hand, the center server 2 may be omitted. In this case, one game machine 3 may function as the game system of the present invention.

Various aspects of the present invention derived from each of the above-described embodiments and modifications are described below. In the following description, in order to facilitate understanding of each aspect of the present invention, the corresponding members shown in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses, whereby the present invention is limited to the illustrated form. It's not a thing.

The game system of the present invention includes an input device (36) for inputting a user's instruction, a first character (53C) that executes an action according to a predetermined rule set in advance in response to the user's instruction, and The predetermined rule is connected to a display device (37) that displays a game screen (50F) including a second character (53A), and the behavior of each character changes according to a parameter that defines each character. When set, a relational parameter indicating the degree of relationship between the first character and the second character is used as the parameter, and each character follows the predetermined rule according to the relational parameter. A game system (1) that provides a game for executing an action, wherein the relational parameters are a first relational parameter indicating the degree of relation with the second character as seen from the first character, and a second relational parameter as seen from the second character. Using the second relational parameter indicating the degree of relation with the first character, the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter are set based on a predetermined grant condition according to the play situation of the game. The parameter changing means (34) for giving different changes, and the action of the first character for the second character according to the first relational parameter, the action of the second character for the first character The behavior control means (33) for controlling each of the two related parameters is provided.

According to the present invention, as the relational parameters, the first relational parameter showing the degree of relation with the second character seen from the first character and the second relational parameter showing the degree of relation with the first character seen from the second character. And are used, and each is given a different change. Therefore, it is possible to use such a first relation parameter and a second relation parameter to generate different degrees of relation between the first character and the second character who act according to the same predetermined rule. Further, the behavior of the first character with respect to the second character is controlled according to the first relational parameter, and the behavior of the second character with respect to the first character is controlled according to the second relational parameter. Therefore, these actions can reflect the different degrees of relationship that occur between the first character and the second character. As a result, the relationship between the two characters can be expressed in more detail than when the relationship parameter is uniformly managed as the degree of relationship between the first character and the second character. Even when there are three or more characters, the same fine relationship can be expressed by combining such finer relationships between the two characters. As a result, these first relational parameters and second relational parameters can be used to express the relation between a plurality of characters in more detail.

As the granting conditions, various conditions such as play status, user selection, and randomness may be adopted. Then, appropriate changes may be given to the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter according to such various conditions. For example, the independence of action (a type of play situation) may be used as such a granting condition. Alternatively, when a preference is set for each character and an item corresponding to the preference is prepared in the game, such preference (similarly, a kind of play situation) is used as a grant condition. May be good. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the parameter changing means uses an action subject as the granting condition, and the first character acts independently with respect to the second character. When the above is executed, a change larger than that of the second relational parameter may be given to the first relational parameter. In this case, the subjectivity of the action can be reflected in the change of the relational parameters. Further, in the embodiment, the game includes a cooperative action in which the roles are divided into a main character that functions as the main character of the action and a sub-character that functions as an auxiliary of the main character, and the first character and the second character May execute the cooperative action so as to function as the main character and the sub character, respectively.

Alternatively, for example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the parameter changing means has a plurality of preferences in which one of a plurality of preferences is set for each character, and a plurality of degrees of agreement are set with each preference. When the item is prepared in the game as a present to be sent to each other between the characters, the preference of each character is used as the granting condition, and one of the first character and the second character is used as the other. The changes may be given separately to the first relational parameters and the second relational parameters according to the degree of agreement between the present to the present and the preference of the other character. Further, in this embodiment, the parameter changing means means that the higher the degree of agreement between the present from the one character to the other character and the preference of the other character, the more the first relational parameter and the said. The changes may be made separately so that all of the second relational parameters change high. In these cases, the preference of each character can be reflected in the change of the relational parameters.

Further, the relational parameters may be used individually as the first parameter and the second parameter, or they may be used in total. Alternatively, these may be appropriately used. For example, as one aspect of the game system of the present invention, when the total relational parameter (for example, the total value) obtained by adding the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter satisfies the privilege condition, the privilege is given to the game. A mode including the privilege giving means (33) may be adopted.

On the other hand, the computer program (PG2) of the present invention is configured to make the input device and the computer (31) connected to the display device function as each means of the above-mentioned game system.

In addition, the control method of the present invention includes an input device (36) for inputting a user's instruction and a first character (53C) that executes an action according to a predetermined rule set in advance in response to the user's instruction. ) And a display device (37) that displays a game screen (50F) including a second character (53A), so that the behavior of each character changes according to the parameters that define each character. When a rule is set, a relational parameter indicating the degree of relationship between the first character and the second character is used as the parameter, and each character is given the predetermined rule according to the relational parameter. A computer (31) incorporated in a game system (1) that provides a game for executing a according action is provided with a first relational parameter indicating the degree of relation with the second character as seen from the first character as the relational parameter. The first relational parameter, which indicates the degree of relation with the first character as seen from the second character, is used, and the first relational parameter is based on a predetermined granting condition according to the play situation of the game. And the parameter change procedure for giving different changes to the second relational parameters, and the action of the first character for the second character according to the first relational parameters for the first character of the second character. The action control procedure for controlling the action according to the second relational parameter is executed. The game system of the present invention can be realized by executing the computer program or the control method of the present invention.

1 Game system 3 Game machine 31 Control unit (computer)
33 Image control unit (behavior control means, privilege granting means)
34 Parameter management unit (parameter change means)
36 Input device 37 Monitor (display device)
53A 1st character icon (2nd character)
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An input device for inputting a user's instruction, and a display device for displaying a game screen including a first character and a second character that execute an action according to a predetermined rule set in advance according to the user's instruction. When the predetermined rule is set so that the behavior of each character changes according to the parameter defining each character, the parameter is between the first character and the second character. It is a game system that provides a game in which each character is made to perform an action according to the predetermined rule according to the relational parameter using the relational parameter indicating the degree of the relation of.
As the relational parameters, a first relational parameter showing the degree of relation with the second character as seen from the first character, a second relational parameter showing the degree of relation with the first character as seen from the second character, and a second relational parameter. A parameter changing means for giving different changes to the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter based on a predetermined granting condition according to the play situation of the game.
An action control means that controls the behavior of the first character with respect to the second character according to the first relational parameter, and controls the behavior of the second character with respect to the first character according to the second relational parameter.
A game system equipped with. The parameter changing means uses the subject of the action as the granting condition, and when the first character executes an independent action with respect to the second character, the second relation parameter is added to the first relation parameter. The game system according to claim 1, which imparts a greater change than the above. The game includes a cooperative action in which the roles are divided into a main character that functions as the subject of the action and a sub-character that functions as an auxiliary of the main character.
The game system according to claim 2, wherein the first character and the second character execute the cooperative action so as to function as the main character and the sub character, respectively. The parameter changing means is a game in which a plurality of items in which one of a plurality of preferences is set for each character and a degree of matching with each preference is set to each other are sent to each other among the characters. When prepared in, the preference of each character is used as the granting condition, and the present from one of the first character and the second character to the other and the preference of the other character. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the changes are separately applied to the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter according to the degree of agreement between the two. The parameter changing means is either the first relational parameter or the second relational parameter as the degree of agreement between the present from the one character to the other character and the preference of the other character is higher. The game system according to claim 4, wherein the changes are separately applied so as to change even more. The item according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the game when the total relation parameter obtained by adding the first relation parameter and the second relation parameter satisfies the privilege condition. The game system described. A computer program configured to cause the input device and a computer connected to the display device to function as each means of the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. An input device for inputting a user's instruction, and a display device for displaying a game screen including a first character and a second character that execute an action according to a predetermined rule set in advance according to the user's instruction. When the predetermined rule is set so that the behavior of each character changes according to the parameter defining each character, the parameter is between the first character and the second character. In a computer incorporated in a game system that provides a game that causes each character to perform an action according to the predetermined rule according to the relationship parameter indicating the degree of the relationship.
As the relational parameters, a first relational parameter showing the degree of relation with the second character as seen from the first character, a second relational parameter showing the degree of relation with the first character as seen from the second character, and a second relational parameter. A parameter change procedure for giving different changes to the first relational parameter and the second relational parameter based on a predetermined granting condition according to the play situation of the game.
An action control procedure for controlling the behavior of the first character with respect to the second character according to the first relational parameter and the action of the second character with respect to the first character according to the second relational parameter.
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