JP2021045267A - Game program and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game program which is highly amusing for a user.SOLUTION: Route calculation means 235 calculates a route for an ally character to move in a game in association with a consumption amount of consumption media to be consumed by movement along the route on the basis of an in-game route corresponding to a real traffic route, in-game means corresponding to traffic means in the traffic route, and a consumption amount of the consumption media corresponding to fares of a real society. Operation control means 564 moves the ally character along the route. Consumption media computation means 565 subtracts the consumption media the user can use just for a consumption amount associated with the route as the ally character moves.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to game programs and game systems.

As shown in Patent Document 1, there is known a so-called route guidance system that searches for information on traffic from a predetermined position to a target position and notifies the user. The function of this system allows the user to check the information about the traffic and go to the destination position.

Japanese Patent No. 5931188

It is expected that the user's interest in the game will be further enhanced by applying the function to the game. However, such games do not yet exist.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game program that is highly interesting to the user.

The first invention is a computer.
In-game routes corresponding to current or past existing or currently planned transportation routes, in-game means corresponding to the transportation means in the transportation route, and in-game consumption corresponding to the transportation cost when using the transportation means. A calculation means for calculating a movement path for a game object to move in a game based on the consumption amount of the medium in association with the consumption amount of the in-game consumption medium consumed by the movement along the movement path. ,
An operation control means for moving the game object according to the movement path, and
The game program is characterized in that, as the game object moves, the in-game consumption medium that can be used by the user functions as a subtraction means for subtracting the consumption amount associated with the movement path.

Further, in the first invention,
The calculation means can calculate the movement route so as to satisfy a predetermined condition.

Further, in the first invention,
The movement route includes a destination,
The predetermined conditions include a first minimum movement condition in which the time required for the game object to reach the destination point is the shortest, and a second in-game means in which the number of in-game means used for movement to the destination point is the smallest. Includes minimum movement conditions,
The movement route calculated by the calculation means may include a first minimum movement route satisfying the first minimum movement condition and a second minimum movement route satisfying the second minimum movement condition.

Further, in the first invention, a computer is used.
An acquisition means for acquiring user information representing at least one of a user's behavior other than an operation for operating the game object in the game and the user's biometric information.
To further function as
The motion control means can move the game object according to the user information.

Further, in the first invention,
Computer,
An event determining means for determining an event to be generated when the game object is moved according to the moving path.
To further function as
The motion control means can generate the determined event.

Further, in the first invention,
The movement of the game object includes a movement using the in-game means and a movement not using the in-game means.
Occurrence probability of the event that occurs while the game object is moving without using the in-game means and while the game object is performing an operation for changing the in-game means to be used. Is set to be different from the occurrence probability of the event that occurs while the game object is moving while using the in-game means.
The operation control means can generate the event according to the set probability of occurrence of the event.

Further, in the first invention,
The movement route may include a destination point and one or more relay points scattered before reaching the destination point.

Further, in the first invention,
The event includes a first event that causes the game object to perform a first action at the relay point, and a second event that causes the game object to perform a second action related to the first action at the destination point. Includes at least one of
The first action and the second action can be related so that a common purpose is achieved by performing the first action and the second action.

Further, in the first invention,
The motion control means can determine by lottery whether or not to generate at least one of the first event and the second event.

Further, in the first invention,
The user includes a first user and a second user different from the first user.
The motion control means
With respect to at least one of the game media in the state associated with the identification information of the first user, the state is eliminated at an arbitrary position on the movement path based on the operation of the first user.
The game medium in which the state is resolved can be associated with the identification information of the second user based on the operation of the second user.

The second invention is
A recording unit for recording the game program described in the first invention,
It is a game system characterized by including a control unit for executing the game program.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game program that is highly interesting to the user.

It is a figure which shows typically the structure of the game system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the game screen example of the game executed by the game system. It is a figure which shows the game screen example of the game executed by the game system. It is a figure which shows the game screen example of the game executed by the game system. It is a figure which shows the game screen example of the game executed by the game system. It is a figure which shows the game screen example of the game executed by the game system. It is a flow diagram which shows the flow of a series of operations of a game system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the game screen example which concerns on other embodiment.

[Embodiment]
The game system 1 and the game program according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Game description>
In the game system 1 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the server device 2 and the plurality of game devices 5 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via the communication network 6.

The game described in this embodiment is an online game executed by the game system 1. In the game, the user of the game device 5 activates one or more characters (player characters or non-player characters) in the virtual game space, or makes the characters play against each other.

The game of the present embodiment progresses by making full use of the function of guiding the traffic route. Specifically, as shown in the screen sc1 of FIG. 2, a dungeon route (corresponding to a movement route) appears for each quest in the virtual game space. This route is set according to the actual traffic route of the present or the past. A start point and a destination point are determined in the route, and there is one or more relay points between the start point and the destination point.

Allies characters (corresponding to game objects) mainly appear on this route. In response to the daily actions of the user of the game device 5, the ally character moves on the route toward the destination point. At that time, the ally character heads for the destination point from the start point via the relay point. As shown in screens sc2 to sc4 of FIGS. 3 to 5, an event in which a ally character picks up item parts (corresponding to a game medium) at a relay point or a destination point during a quest, and combining these items to create a predetermined item. Events, events where friendly characters encounter enemy characters, etc. occur as appropriate.

Then, in the virtual game space, in-game means that can be used by the ally character in the game when heading to the destination is provided. In-game means are those that correspond to real-world means of transportation such as airplanes, trains, cars, taxis, bicycles, and ships. In the real world, transportation costs are set for each of these transportation means, so that the user can use the transportation means instead of paying the transportation costs. Also in this game, when a ally character moves using in-game means, a consumption medium (corresponding to an in-game consumption medium) is consumed in accordance with the transportation cost in the real world.

Therefore, when starting a quest, the route in the quest is calculated as "route information" in a state in which the consumption amount of the consumption medium of the in-game means consumed by the movement along the route is associated with the route. Even if the start point and the destination point are the same, there are routes that use different in-game means. In this case, in the present embodiment, a plurality of route information for which the consumption amount of the consumption medium is calculated for each route is calculated.

In other words, in this game, the phenomenon that the transportation cost differs depending on what kind of route is followed in the real world also occurs in the virtual game space. Further, as in the real world, even in the virtual game space, the movement of the ally character includes the movement using the in-game means and the movement not using the in-game means.

Therefore, the user who plays the game of the present embodiment can enjoy the game while recognizing the relevance and reality with the real world.

Such a game uses a home-use game machine such as a PlayStation (registered trademark), a portable game machine such as a Nintendo Switch (registered trademark), or a game device 5 which is an electronic device such as a personal computer, a smartphone, or a tablet. Is executed. In the following, a case where the game device 5 is a smartphone will be illustrated.

<Overview of Game System 1>
The game system 1 is composed of a server device 2 and a plurality of game devices 5.

The server device 2 stores the game program and the game data, and manages the game data (for each of the following account information) of the game device 5.

The game device 5 executes the game based on the user's operation. Therefore, the game device 5 receives (specifically, downloads and installs) a game program and game data from the server device 2 via the communication network 6. Account information including identification information and a password is assigned to each user in association with the game device 5. This account information is transmitted from the game device 5 to the server device 2 at the time of login, and is used for user authentication in the server device 2.

After user authentication, mutual communication between the server device 2 and the game device 5 becomes possible. After logging in, when the game device 5 receives the data necessary for the game progress (data related to the game progress status) from the server device 2, the game device 5 outputs the game image and sound to the display 61 and the speaker 62 based on the user's operation. Advance the game.

<Hardware configuration>
Hereinafter, each hardware configuration of the server device 2 and the game device 5 will be described.

<Hardware configuration of server device 2>
As shown in FIG. 1, the server device 2 has a network interface 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23. The network interface 21 and the storage unit 22 are electrically connected to the control unit 23 via the bus 29.

The network interface 21 is communicably connected to the game device 5 via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The storage unit 22 is composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like. The storage unit 22 stores various programs including a part of the game program according to the present embodiment, as well as user DB 221 and route information DB 222, various data related to the game, and the like.

The user DB 221 corresponds to information (status, attributes, etc.) about ally characters and items owned by the user, the amount of consumption media possessed by the user, and the amount of usable media for each identification number of the user who plays the game. It is remembered.

The consumption medium is a currency, points, or the like that can be used in the virtual game space, and is a medium that is consumed in the game when the game is advanced. The consumption medium is given to the user by the reward for clearing the quest, the charge in the real world, the passage of time while logged in, and the like.

The route information DB 222 includes in-game routes corresponding to existing or past actual transportation routes, information on in-game means corresponding to current or past actual transportation means in the traffic route, and when using the transportation means. It is information including the consumption amount of the consumption medium corresponding to the transportation cost.

For example, suppose that the actual means of transportation is a bus and the transportation cost is "200 yen". In this case, the consumption amount of the consumption medium of the in-game means corresponding to the bus is set as a value "200pt" corresponding to the 200 yen.

The control unit 23 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the own device 2.

<Functional configuration of the control unit 23 in the server device 2>
By executing various programs, the control unit 23 serves as information processing means 231, collation means 232, lottery execution means 233, route information DB management means 234, route calculation means 235 (corresponding to calculation means), and event determination means 236. Function.

-Information processing means-
The information processing means 231 transmits and receives various data to and from each game device 5. The main data received by the information processing means 231 is game program download request information, gacha lottery request according to user operation, quest execution request, account information, information on basic game settings, quest results, and so on. The amount of possession of the latest consumption media can be mentioned. The main data transmitted by the information processing means 231 includes information for confirming that the game device 5 has received the game program, information on the game medium obtained by the gacha, route information, event information, and the like. ..

The latest consumption medium possession amount refers to the amount of consumption medium after subtraction due to the movement of a friendly character and increase / decrease in response to the result of the quest.

The game medium is electronic data representing elements related to the game, and includes characters such as ally characters and enemy characters, and items (weapons, armor, tools) used by ally characters in the virtual game space. The user can obtain the game medium by direct purchase by charge, clearing the quest, or by a lottery method called gacha. The obtained game medium is stored and managed in the user DB 221 in association with the identification information of the user who owns the game medium.

Route information is consumed by the content of the route for the ally character to move in the virtual game space, the content and number of in-game means used by the ally character when moving along the route, and the use of the in-game means. Includes the amount of consumption medium to be consumed and the travel time (required time) required for travel.

The contents of the route represent the starting point, the relay point, the destination point, and the route connecting them. The contents of the in-game means include types such as trains and buses and their names. The number of in-game means is represented, for example, "2". Examples of the consumption amount of the consumption medium include the consumption amount for each in-game means used in the route and the total consumption amount obtained by totaling these. The travel time includes the travel time for each in-game means, the time required to change (transfer) the in-game means in the middle (movement time on foot and waiting time), and the ally character without using the in-game means. At least one of the time required for the movement and the total accumulated time of these can be mentioned.

In addition, the route from the start point to the destination point may be a route with a different relay point to stop by, a route with a different in-game means to be used, or the like. Therefore, even if the start point and the destination point are common, there may be a plurality of possible routes instead of one. In this case, the route information includes the first minimum route information (the first minimum route corresponds to the first minimum movement route) in which the time to reach the destination of the ally character is the shortest, and the number of in-game means to be used is the largest. The second minimum route information (the second minimum route corresponds to the second minimum movement route), which is reduced, that is, easy for the ally character to transfer, is included.

The event information is information representing the content of an event that occurs when a friendly character moves along the route. Event information will be described later.

-Verification means-
The collation means 232 authenticates the user account using the user identification information received from the game device 5.

-Lottery execution means-
The lottery execution means 233 selects one or more game media from a lottery list (not shown) based on the selection probability for each game medium in accordance with the lottery request of the gacha. The lottery execution means 233 associates the information about the selected game medium with the identification information of the user who performed the operation that is the transmission source of the lottery request in the user DB 221. As a result, the user is given a game medium that has been won as a result of drawing a gacha by himself / herself.

-Route information DB management means-
The route information DB management means 234 manages the route information DB 222. The route information DB management means 234 rewrites or updates the route information DB 222 as appropriate.

For example, if the in-game route in the route information DB 222 currently exists in the real world and the timetable of the train or bus is changed in the real world, the route information DB management means 234 uses the route. Information about in-game means in the information DB 222 is updated in correspondence with the real world. When a new train or bus route is created in the real world, the route information DB management means 234 provides information about the new route (stop position and time, required time, distance, fare, etc.) as route information. Add to DB222. When there is an abolished train or bus, the route information DB management means 234 deletes the in-game means corresponding to the corresponding train or bus and various information related thereto from the route information DB 222.

-Route calculation means-
Based on the route information DB 222, the route calculation means 235 calculates as route information a route for the ally character to move in the game, which is associated with the consumption amount of the consumption medium consumed by the movement on the route. To do. When there are a plurality of route candidates from the start point to the destination point, the route calculation means 235 calculates the route information. In the calculation, the route calculation means 235 calculates the route information so as to satisfy a predetermined condition.

The predetermined conditions include a first minimum movement condition in which the time to reach the destination of the ally character is the shortest, and a second minimum movement condition in which the number of in-game means used for moving to the destination is the smallest. included. The plurality of route information in this case includes the first minimum route information satisfying the first minimum condition and the second minimum route information satisfying the second minimum condition.

The calculated route information is displayed on the display 61 of the game device 5. When the calculated number of route information is one, the route information is used for the movement of the ally character. When the number of calculated route information is plural, which route information is used is selected and set according to the operation of the user. For example, when either the first minimum route information or the second minimum route information is selected and set by the user among a plurality of route information, the set first minimum route or second minimum route is followed. The ally character moves.

Further, when a route change request is made via the game device 5 by the user's operation while the ally character is moving, the route calculation means 235 uses the route information to the target position according to the current position of the ally character. Is recalculated. In this case as well, if there are a plurality of route candidates, the route calculation means 235 calculates a plurality of route information including the first minimum route information and the second minimum route information.

-Event determination means-
The event determination means 236 determines an event to be generated when the ally character moves along the route indicated by the route information, and generates event information related to the event.

The event information of the present embodiment includes information about an event that causes a ally character to perform the first action at a relay point, and information about a second event that causes a ally object to perform a second action related to the first action at a destination point. Information, is included. The first and second actions are related so that a common purpose is achieved by performing these actions.

For example, when a ally character reaches a relay point, a hunting event occurs in which the ally character is made to pick up item parts as the first action. After that, when the ally character reaches the destination point, a hunting event occurs in which the ally character is made to pick up another item part as a second action. After the finding event occurs at the destination point, assembling one predetermined item (robot character, etc.) using the item parts picked up in each of the first action and the second action occurs as an assembly event.

In this case, the first action and the second action are both actions necessary to achieve a common purpose such as completing one predetermined item. Therefore, it can be said that the first action and the second action are related to achieve the common purpose "complete a predetermined item".

Furthermore, in order to be able to create a predetermined item with a higher rarity, an event may occur as a pick-up event in which an item part with a higher rarity than usual can be picked up. The event determining means 236 determines by lottery whether or not to generate a finding event in which a more rare item part can be picked up. This finding event corresponds to at least one of the first event when the relay point is reached and the second event when the destination point is reached.

In addition to the above-mentioned finding event and assembly event, the event information of the present embodiment also includes information about an encounter event in which a friendly character moving along the route encounters an enemy. The probability of occurrence of this encounter event differs depending on the movement status of the ally character.

The probability of occurrence of an encounter event is determined while the ally character is moving while using the in-game means, while the ally character is moving without using the in-game means, and the in-game means to be used. It is different from the case where the action for changing occurs while the ally character is performing. Specifically, the probability of occurrence of an encounter event is higher while the ally character is moving without using the in-game means and than when the ally character is moving while using the in-game means. It is set higher when the action for changing the in-game means to be performed occurs while the ally character is performing.

More specifically, in the game, is it unlikely that an encounter event will occur in which the ally character encounters an enemy character while the ally character is moving using a vehicle (in-game means) such as a train or a bus? , Or does not occur. On the other hand, while the ally character is moving on foot without using the vehicle (in-game means), or while the ally character is waiting for the next vehicle to transfer the vehicle (in-game means). An event in which the ally character encounters an enemy character is likely to occur.

If the event is an encounter event when the event information is generated, the event determination means 236 determines the occurrence probability in addition to the event information. At that time, the event determining means 236 sets the occurrence probability according to the movement status of the ally character so that the above-mentioned condition for the occurrence probability is satisfied.

As described above, in the present embodiment, various timings do not always occur at a fixed timing, and may or may not occur. As a result, the game is not monotonous and the progress changes. Therefore, the fun of the game increases.

<Hardware configuration of game device 5>
Each of the plurality of game devices 5 has a similar configuration.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game device 5 has a display 61, a speaker 62, and a touch pad 63 externally connected or built-in. The game device 5 also includes a network interface 51, a graphic processing unit 52, an audio processing unit 53, an operation unit 54, a storage unit 55, and a control unit 56. The network interface 51, the graphic processing unit 52, the audio processing unit 53, the operation unit 54, and the storage unit 55 are electrically connected to the control unit 56 via the bus 59.

The network interface 51 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data between the game device 5 and the server device 2.

The graphic processing unit 52 draws a game image including various objects in a moving image format according to the game image information output from the control unit 56. The graphic processing unit 52 is connected to, for example, a liquid crystal type display 61, and a game image drawn in a moving image format is displayed on the display 61 as a game screen.

The audio processing unit 53 is connected to the speaker 62, and when the game sound is reproduced and synthesized according to the instruction of the control unit 56, the audio processing unit 53 outputs the game sound from the speaker 62.

The operation unit 54 is connected to the touch pad 63, and transmits / receives data related to operation input to / from the touch pad 63. The user inputs an operation signal to the game device 5 by touching the touch pad 63.

The storage unit 55 is composed of an HDD, a RAM, a ROM, an SSD, and the like. The storage unit 55 stores game data downloaded from the server device 2, various programs including a part of the game program, account information of the own device 5, and the like.

The control unit 56 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the own device 5.

<Functional configuration of the control unit 56 in the game device 5>
By executing various programs, the control unit 56 functions as a communication means 561, a game execution means 562, an action detection means 563 (corresponding to an acquisition means), an operation control means 564, a consumption medium calculation means 565, and a notification control means 566. To do.

-Communication means-
The communication means 561 is a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 51. The communication means 561 generates and transmits information that can be grasped by the server device 2 in response to various operation signals received from the touch pad 63 by the operation unit 54.

For example, the communication means 561 is selected and set by account information, game data download request, quest execution request, gacha lottery request, user operation information (name of selected ally character, current position), and user operation. The route information, the latest consumption medium possession amount, the quest result, etc. are transmitted to the server device 2. Further, the communication means 561 receives the game data sent from the server device 2 in response to the download request information, the game medium information acquired by the gacha, the route information to be displayed, the event information, and the like from the server device 2. To do.

-Game execution method-
The game executing means 562 reads data such as virtual game space objects and textures included in the game data from the storage unit 55 or uses the data received from the server device 2 according to the operation of the touch pad 63 by the user of the own device 5. Then, while executing the game program, two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image information is generated. By processing the game image information by the graphic processing unit 52, the processed game images are sequentially displayed on the display 61.

-Behavior detection means-
The behavior detection means 563 is connected to a behavior detection unit (not shown) that detects the user's behavior and the user's biological information. The action detection unit includes a position detector that detects the position of the game device 5 using the GPS function, a shock sensor that detects the vibration of the game device 5, a voice input unit (microphone) that receives the input of the user's voice data, and the user. Examples include an imaging unit (camera) that captures the behavior of the body, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a sensor (microphone, pressure sensor) that detects biological information. In the present embodiment, these action detection units are provided in the game device 5.

The behavior detection means 563 acquires the behavior and biological information performed by the user via the behavior detection unit. At that time, the action detecting means 563 confirms that the grasped action is not an operation for directly operating the ally character in the virtual game space, and then indicates the user information indicating the grasped user's action. Set as one. That is, the "user's behavior" here includes walking, running, aerobic exercise, strength training, etc., and the user moves a ally character via the game device 5. Actions are not included.

Further, when the behavior detection means 563 acquires the biometric information of the user via the behavior detection unit, the behavior detection means 563 sets this or a parameter based on the biometric information as one of the user information. Examples of the user's biological information include heart rate, LH / HF value based on beat interval, blood pressure, respiratory rate, body movement, and snoring. Body movements include the user's relatively large body movements while sleeping and small body movements based on heart rate and breathing.

For example, the degree of exercise intensity (zone) is defined in advance for each range of parameters based on heart rate. As an example, a heart rate-based parameter is defined as "(heart rate-resting heart rate) ÷ (maximum heart rate-resting heart rate) x 100". Exercise intensity represents the load and tightness during exercise. When the range of parameters based on the heart rate of the user during exercise stays in a predetermined zone of exercise intensity or more, the behavior detecting means 563 sets the zone to stay and the staying time as user information. In this case, the movement control means 564 described later can increase the moving speed of the ally character as the staying zone exhibits higher exercise intensity and / or the longer the staying time.

-Motion control means-
The motion control means 564 controls the motion of various objects including the ally object and the enemy character in the virtual game space, and generates an event according to the event information.

Specifically, the motion control means 564 moves the ally object from the start point of the route based on the route information to the destination point based on the determined route information at the start of the quest. At that time, the motion control means 564 moves the ally character along the route while using the in-game means shown in the route information.

Upon movement, the motion control means 564 moves the ally character according to the user information acquired by the action detection means 563. That is, after the ally character is placed at the starting point of the route based on the route information, for example, according to the information "walking", "running", "steps", "step distance" and the biological information "heart rate" "blood pressure" regarding the user's behavior. , Move to the destination via the relay point along the route in the virtual game space.

Therefore, as shown on the screen sc1, the travel time (required time) required for the movement included in the route information calculated by the route calculation means 235 is an estimated time when the movement continues smoothly at the recommended speed. This predicted time and the time actually taken to reach the destination point of the ally character (the time required for the screen sc5 described later) may be dissociated. This is because, in the present embodiment, the movement of the ally character is performed along with the "user information" as described above.

As already mentioned, in addition to the route, what kind of in-game means (train, bus, etc.) is used on the route is determined in the route information. The operation control means 564 operates the in-game means arranged on the route according to the operation content already determined in the route information DB 222, and uses the in-game means based on the route information. Move a friendly character. As for the operation control of the in-game means, the user information is appropriately used as in the movement of the ally character.

Further, the motion control means 564 generates a pick-up event when the ally character reaches the relay point or the destination point according to the event information, or raises an assembly event when the necessary item parts are prepared by the pick-up event. To do. As described above, this pick-up event may include a pick-up event for picking up rare item parts according to the result of lottery by the event determination means 236.

Further, the motion control means 564 generates an encounter event according to the occurrence probability of the encounter event determined by the event determination means 236. That is, the motion control means 564 does not generate the encounter event every time at a predetermined timing, but draws a lot with the probability of occurrence, and generates the encounter event only when the event is won.

As a result, in the event where the ally character encounters the enemy character during the quest, the ally character uses the in-game means (vehicle) rather than while the ally character is moving using the in-game means (vehicle). It is more likely to occur while moving on foot or the like without walking, and while the ally character is waiting for the next vehicle to transfer the in-game means (vehicle).

When the motion control means 564 generates an encounter event, the enemy character is made to appear at a predetermined position on the route according to the content of the encounter event, so that, for example, the ally character and the enemy character fight each other. Operate the character.

If the movement is stopped or interrupted or the route information is changed by the operation of the game device 5 by the user while the ally character is moving, the operation control means 564 stops or suspends the movement of the ally character according to the operation. And the event generation operation is also stopped. In particular, when the route information is changed, the motion control means 564 starts the movement of the ally character along the route of the route information according to the new route information. Event information will be updated as you move on the new route. The operation control means 564 controls the occurrence of an event according to the updated event information.

-Consumer medium calculation means-
The consumption medium calculation means 565 increases or decreases the amount of the consumption medium owned by the user according to the execution of the quest.

Specifically, immediately before the start of the quest or at the time of login, the consumption medium calculation means 565 acquires the current possession amount of the consumption medium (that is, the consumption medium given to the user) from the server device 2. When the ally character is moving while using the in-game means, the consumption medium calculation means 565 subtracts the consumption amount to be consumed by the use from the consumption medium owned by the user. That is, the consumption medium calculation means 565 consumes the consumption medium by the amount of consumption associated with the route as the ally character moves.

Examples of the timing for subtracting the consumption medium include the timing when the ally character uses the in-game means, and more specifically, the timing when the ally character starts or finishes using the in-game means.

When the quest is cleared, the consumption medium calculation means 565 performs a process of giving the consumption medium to the user as a reward for clearing the quest. Specifically, the consumption medium calculation means 565 adds the reward amount for clearing the quest to the consumption medium possessed by the user after the quest ends.

The calculation result by the consumption medium calculation means 565 is transmitted to the server device 2 at the end of the quest or immediately before the log-off, and is overwritten in association with the identification number of the corresponding user in the user DB 221.

-Notification control means-
In executing the game, the notification control means 566 controls the display of the display 61 and the voice output of the speaker 62 according to the progress of the game, the operation of the user, and the like. For example, the notification control means 566 displays various screens sc1 to sc5 shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 on the display 61 of the game device 5.

The screen sc1 of FIG. 2 is a screen for displaying a plurality of route information calculated by the route calculation means 235, and is displayed immediately before the start of the quest. On the screen sc1, two or more route information A and B, which have the same start point and destination but differ in the route to be followed and the in-game means, are displayed as route information buttons p1 and p2, respectively. That is, the screen sc1 illustrates that there are a plurality of routes for the ally character to go from the start point to the destination point.

When the route information buttons p1 and p2 corresponding to the route information A or the route information B are selected by the user's operation from the screen sc1, the selected buttons p1 and p2 are displayed on the map displayed on the virtual game space. The corresponding, actually moving routes are superimposed and depicted. From this, the user can visually grasp what kind of route the ally character can take from the start point to the destination point. With reference to this screen sc1, the user can set which route information A and B to move the ally character.

The route information A indicates the first minimum route information in which the time to reach the destination point of the ally character is the shortest. The route information B indicates the second minimum route information that minimizes the number of in-game means used for moving to the destination point.

The screen sc2 in FIG. 3 is a screen after the quest is started. The screen sc2 shows how the ally character heads for the destination while stopping at the relay points 1 to 4 according to the route information A set on the screen sc1. Further, on the screen sc2, the appearance of the item parts picking event occurring at each relay point 1 to 3 and the destination point is displayed in the balloon area p3.

The screen sc3 of FIG. 4 is a screen of an event that occurs when the item parts necessary for assembly are prepared, and is displayed after the screen sc2. On the screen sc3, a pop-up screen p4 shows that a predetermined item (a robot is illustrated in the screen sc3) is completed by assembling the item parts found at each relay point 1 to 3 and the destination point. ..

The screen sc4 of FIG. 5 is displayed when an encounter event occurs during the quest, and the appearance of the ally character encountering the enemy character is displayed on the pop-up screen p5. The screen sc4 shows, as an example, a scene in which a friendly character encounters an enemy character while traveling from station A to station B for transfer.

The screen sc5 of FIG. 6 is a screen displayed at the end of the quest. On the screen sc5, the result of the quest, the conditions for clearing the quest, the amount of consumption medium consumed in the movement, the number of encounters with the enemy and their victory or defeat, the number of relay points stopped on the way, the movement time (required time) Is displayed.

Although not shown, the screen sc5 also includes the status of the ally character, the moving distance, the battle time, the technique performed in the battle, the history of the battle content, and the like.

<Flow of operation of game system 1>
FIG. 7 is a flow chart of a series of operations performed by the game system 1 according to the present embodiment.

As a premise, it is assumed that the user of the game device 5 owns a plurality of game media indicating usable ally characters by clearing a gacha or a quest, and sets the ally character to be used among them. Further, in the following, a case where the possession amount of the consumption medium is transmitted and received between the server device 2 and the game device 5 immediately before the start of the quest and at the end of the quest will be illustrated.

First, when the user of the game device 5 inputs a quest execution request via the touch pad 63 (step st1), the route calculation means 235 of the server device 2 uses information (status, etc.) regarding the ally character used in the quest. ) And the amount of the consumption medium currently owned by the user are read from the user DB 221 (step st2).

The route calculation means 235 determines the start point and the destination point based on the route information DB 222 (step st3).

Next, when the route calculation means 235 uses the consumption amount of the consumption medium consumed by the movement along the route, the time required for the movement, and the in-game means for the route connecting the start point and the destination point. Calculates route information associated with the number of transfers and the name of the in-game means scheduled to be used. The event determination means 236 determines the event information in which the occurrence probability is associated with the event to be generated for each route information. The information processing means 231 transmits the information read in step st2, the calculated route information, and the determined event information to the game device 5 (step st4).

The calculated route information includes a plurality of route information such as the first minimum route information and the second minimum route information.

When the communication means 561 of the game device 5 receives the information in step st4, the notification control means 566 displays the screen sc1 on the display 61 (step st5). As a result, the display 61 displays the amount of the consumption medium currently owned by the user, and displays a plurality of route information that can be selected as candidates when the ally character moves. When the route information is selected by the user's operation, the details of the route indicated by the selected route information are superimposed and displayed on the map.

In the game device 5, when the route information setting operation is performed by the user via the touch panel 63, the operation unit 54 receives the content of the operation input. As a result, the route information used by the ally character for movement is set (step st6). The communication means 561 transmits the set route information to the server device 2. When the information processing means 231 of the server device 2 receives the information regarding the set route information, it writes the information to the user DB 221 (step st7).

In the game device 5, the game execution means 562 starts executing the quest based on the route information set in step st6 (step st8). The action detecting means 563 starts acquiring information on the user's actions other than the operation of the game device 5 and user information representing the biometric information of the user. The motion control means 564 starts the movement of the ally character based on this user information (step st9).

After that, since the action detection means 563 sequentially acquires the user information, the motion control means 564 moves the ally character according to the sequentially acquired user information.

The notification control means 566 causes the display 61 to start displaying the state of the ally character heading for the destination point while detouring to the relay point while using the in-game means according to the route information, for example, in the form of the screen sc2.

The consumption medium calculation means 565 starts a process of subtracting the consumption medium owned by the user by the amount necessary for using the in-game means each time the ally character moves using the in-game means (step st10). ).

If the event occurrence condition is satisfied between the start and the end of the quest (YES in step st11), the operation control means 564 generates an event based on the event information according to the condition (step). st12). The event occurrence condition of step st11 includes a case where the ally character reaches the relay point and a case where the ally character is won by a lottery based on the occurrence probability. When an ally character reaches the relay point, an item part pick-up event occurs. As a result of drawing based on the probability of occurrence according to the movement status of the ally character, if the player wins, an encounter event with the enemy character occurs.

In response to these generated events, the notification control means 566 causes the display 61 to display the balloon area p3 on the screen sc2 or display the screen sc4.

If the event occurrence condition is not satisfied in step st11 (NO in step st11), the operation control means 564 does not generate an event.

When the ally character eventually reaches the destination point (YES in step st13), the motion control means 564 generates an item part pick-up event (step st14). Although not shown in FIG. 7, when the required number of item parts possessed by the ally character are prepared, the motion control means 564 generates an assembly event for assembling these item parts to produce a predetermined item. At that time, the notification control means 566 causes the display 61 to display the screen sc3.

If the ally character has not yet reached the destination point (NO in step st13), the operations after step 11 are repeated.

In step st13, since the ally character has reached the destination point, the motion control means 564 ends the quest. For the completed quest, the notification control means 566 includes the result of the quest (whether or not it is cleared), the clearing conditions, the total consumption of the consumption medium consumed in the movement from the start point to the destination point, and the number of encounters with the enemy. Generate display data of the win / loss, the number of relay points stopped by, and the time taken to move. The notification control means 566 displays the quest end screen sc5 showing these display data on the display 61 (step st15).

The communication means 561 of the game device 5 transmits data indicating the contents displayed on the quest end screen sc5 to the server device 2. When the information processing means 231 of the server device 2 receives this as information related to the quest (step st16), the information processing means 231 updates the user DB 221 according to the received information (step st17). Specifically, the information processing means 231 updates the amount of possession of the used ally character's stator and the user's consumption medium in the user DB 221.

Although not shown in FIG. 7, when the quest is cleared, the consumption medium calculation means 565 increases the consumption medium owned by the user by the amount corresponding to the difficulty level of the cleared quest. If the quest is not cleared, the consumption medium calculation means 565 does not increase the consumption medium owned by the user.

Summarizing the above, in the computer program of the present embodiment, the control unit 23 (computer) of the server device 2 is set in the in-game route corresponding to the actual traffic route in the present or in the past, and in the game corresponding to the transportation means in the traffic route. A route (movement route) for an ally character (game object) to move in the game based on the means and the consumption amount of the consumption medium (in-game consumption medium) corresponding to the transportation cost when using the transportation means. 235 (calculation means) for calculating the route in association with the consumption amount of the consumption medium (in-game consumption medium) consumed by the movement along the route (movement route), and the ally object according to the route (movement route). The amount of consumption associated with the route (movement path) of the consumption medium (in-game consumption medium) that can be used by the user as the operation control means 564 for moving the (game object) and the ally character (game object) move. It functions as a consumption medium calculation means 565 (subtraction means) for subtracting only.

<Effect of invention>
According to the present embodiment, the in-game route corresponding to the current or past actual transportation route, the in-game means corresponding to the actual transportation means, and the consumption of the consumption medium corresponding to the transportation cost when using the transportation means. The amount is stored in the route information DB 222. Based on this route information DB 222, the route calculation means 235 calculates the route for the ally character to move in the game as route information in association with the consumption amount of the consumption medium consumed by the movement. Then, the consumption medium possessed by the user is subtracted by the amount consumed by the movement of the ally character.

In this way, the function of the route guidance system is fully utilized in the game, and the consumption value of the consumption medium and the transportation cost in the real world are linked. Therefore, the user can feel that the game is connected to the real world, and the user's interest in the game is improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the route calculation means 235 calculates the route so as to satisfy a predetermined condition. The predetermined conditions include the first minimum movement condition in which the time to reach the destination of the ally character is the shortest, and the second minimum movement condition in which the number of in-game means used for moving to the destination is the smallest. , Is included. Therefore, the calculated route information includes the first minimum route information in which the time to reach the destination of the ally character is the shortest, and the second minimum route information in which the number of in-game means used for movement is the smallest. .. If these route information can be selected based on the user's operation, the user can reflect his / her intention in the game and enjoy the game. Therefore, the user's interest in the game is further improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the motion control means 564 moves the ally character according to the user's action other than the operation for operating the ally character in the game and the user information representing the biometric information of the user. That is, for example, the game automatically advances according to the daily behavior of the user and the biological information at that time. Therefore, the user can enjoy watching the game result linked to his / her own behavior even if he / she does not actively play the game. Therefore, it can be an opportunity to become interested in games.

Further, in the present embodiment, an event occurs on the route on which the ally character moves. As a result, the behavior of the ally character is changed, so that the user can play a game rich in variety.

Further, in the present embodiment, an encounter event occurs while the ally character is moving without using the in-game means, and while the ally character is performing an action (movement, etc.) for switching the in-game means. The probability of occurrence of is different from the probability of occurrence while a friendly character is moving using in-game means. That is, the encounter event does not always occur and may or may not occur. Moreover, the probability of occurrence of an encounter event differs depending on the scene of the ally character. Therefore, the user can enjoy a more varied game than when an encounter event always occurs.

The route of the present embodiment includes a destination point and one or more relay points scattered before reaching the destination point.

The events of the present embodiment include a first event in which a ally character performs a first action at a relay point, and a second event in which a ally character performs a second action related to the first action at a destination point. Is included. These actions are related so that a common purpose is achieved by the actions of both parties. As a result, completely unrelated events do not occur, so that the user can experience the feeling that one cohesive game progresses in order.

In the present embodiment, it is determined by lottery whether or not to generate at least one of the first event and the second event. This allows the user to enjoy a more varied game than if the first and second events always occur.
[Other Embodiments]
The various control means and processing procedures described in the above embodiments are examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its application, or its use. Various control means and processing procedures can be appropriately redesigned without changing the gist of the present invention.

Before the start of the quest, at least one of the start point and the target point may be set according to the operation of the user. In this case, the communication means 561 transmits the setting made on the game device 5 side to the server device 2. On the server device 2 side, the route calculation means 235 can calculate the route information based on at least one of the set start point and target point. At least one setting process of the start point and the target point may be performed on the premise that the user charges.

In addition, at least one of the start point and the target point may be preset as the initial position for the ally character that appears by the gacha. Further, the setting may be deleted by billing by the user.

In-game means that can be used may be set according to the ally character to be used. Further, the route calculation means 235 and the consumption medium calculation means 565 weight the amount of the consumption medium when the in-game means is used according to the level value, attribute, rarity, etc. of the ally character to be used (double, 3 times, half price, etc.) may be done.

For example, when a character with a relatively large body such as a sumo player or a professional wrestling player is a ally character, the ally character uses the seats of the in-game means for two people, so that the route calculation means 235 uses the amount of consumption medium. Calculated as "two characters", the consumption medium calculation means 565 can reduce the consumption medium owned by the user by the calculated amount. When the ally character is a child character, the route calculation means 235 calculates the amount of the consumption medium as "half of one character", and the consumption medium calculation means 565 calculates the consumption medium owned by the user. It can be reduced by the amount. Further, when the ally character is a combination of an adult character and a child character and the child character moves along with the adult character, the route calculation means 235 sets the amount of the consumption medium corresponding to the adult character to "one character". ", The amount of consumption medium corresponding to the child character is calculated as" 0 because it is accompanied by an adult character ", and the consumption medium calculation means 565 calculates the consumption medium owned by the user as the total value of the calculated amounts (that is,). It can be reduced by one character).

In the above embodiment, gacha is mentioned as one of the methods for obtaining the ally character, but the method for obtaining the gacha may not include the gacha. In this case, the control unit 23 of the server device 2 does not have to function as the lottery execution means 233.

In addition, the enemy character that appears in the encounter event may appear by gacha. Predetermined items that are assembled and produced may also be determined by the gacha.

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the route information is displayed on the display 61 of the game device 5. However, the route information may be output to the speaker 62 instead of being displayed on the display 61 of the game device 5. Further, the route information may be notified by a combination of the display on the display 61 and the audio output to the speaker 62. In these cases, the speaker 62, or both the display 61 and the speaker 62, correspond to the notification unit.

In the above embodiment, even if the route is the same, the route calculation means 235 depends on the ticket used in the game (whether or not there is a limited express ticket, whether or not a cheap ticket such as a coupon ticket is used, whether or not an IC card is used, etc.). , The consumption amount of the consumption medium may be changed. For example, the route calculation means 235 can set the amount of the consumption medium that should normally be reduced to a value discounted by the amount of IC card used. As a result, the user becomes more interested in the game because he / she thinks about how to clear the quest while suppressing the consumption of the consumption medium.

In addition, the mode of consumption is not limited as long as it corresponds to the actual transportation cost. For example, when the actual transportation cost is 200 yen, the consumption medium corresponding to this may be 2000 pt or 20 pt instead of 200 pt. When the actual transportation cost is 205 yen, the consumption medium corresponding to this can be a value obtained by rounding down or rounding off a predetermined digit, such as 200 pt or 300 pt.

Further, the route calculation means 235 may calculate as points for giving the user in-game points different from the consumption medium according to the consumption of the consumption medium. For example, the route calculation means 235 gives 1 point for every 200 pt of the consumption medium to be given to the user separately from the consumption medium. This point may be used as an element for purchasing items in the game or drawing a gacha instead of a consumption medium.

Further, the consumption medium consumed by movement (required for movement) and the in-game medium consumed by gacha (required for drawing gacha) may be provided separately. In this case, the lottery execution means 233 can select the consumption medium required for movement by lottery by gacha, and may give the user the consumption medium required for movement by associating the selected consumption medium required for movement with the user's identification information.

In addition, the consumption medium possessed by the user and / or the in-game points other than the consumption medium may be increased or recovered with the passage of time or the use of the item. An ally character may perform an event to perform a part-time job in the game, and as a reward, in-game points other than the consumption medium and / or the consumption medium may be increased.

While an event to perform a part-time job is being executed in the game, the ally character may be immovable. The event can occur when a friendly character reaches a relay point on the route. Further, the route information in which the ally character is scheduled to work part-time in the relay point game is calculated by the route calculation means 235, and the user may select the route information.

Further, the character is set to have a regular job in the game, and the user may be able to acquire the consumption medium as income by the character working in the game. The user may be able to earn a consumer medium as income from the character's unemployed income such as in-game stock dividends and in-game rent. Further, the user may be able to acquire a consumption medium as a score by renting the character to another user.

Further, since the consumption medium possessed by the user is smaller than the consumption medium required for movement, the operation control means 564 may move the ally character even if the consumption medium possessed by the user is insufficient. As an example, if the consumption medium is insufficient after the start of movement, the ally character cannot move at that time. In this case, the motion control means 564 plays a game on the ally character at the point where the movement becomes impossible. On the above, it is possible to perform short-term work such as part-time work to earn road banks. The road bank is given to the user as a consumption medium by the consumption medium calculation means 565.

In the above embodiment, when the user taps the moving ally character from the display 61, the notification control means 566 may pop up the moving state of the ally character. As a result, it is possible to enjoy watching the ally character sleeping or listening to music while moving. Further, when the state of the ally character is displayed, the function of appropriately zooming in and displaying the state of the ally character may be provided.

In the above embodiment, the number of users who play the game may be a plurality of users including the first user and the second user. Each of the first user and the second user may be able to play quests on a common map at the same time. In this case, the routes followed by each user's ally character may have a common point. For example, the route of the first user and the route of the second user pass through a common relay point, but the start point and the destination point are different, or the relay point of the route of the first user is the destination point of the route of the second user. There can be.

In this case, as shown in the screen sc6 of FIG. 8, the ally character ch1 of the first user can discard the picked up item parts at any point on the route, while the ally character ch2 of the second user , The discarded item parts may be able to be picked up at the relevant point. That is, the operation control means 564 in the game device 5 of the first user is arbitrary on the route based on the operation of the first user for at least one of the game media in the state associated with the identification information of the first user. Dissolve (discard) the associated state at the position of. The operation control means 564 in the game device 5 of the second user associates the game medium in which the state associated with the identification information of the first user has been resolved with the identification information of the second user based on the operation of the second user. (pick up).

As a result, although the first user and the second user individually perform the quest, the ally characters can be involved with each other in the virtual game space. The second user's ally character ch2 may be able to create a predetermined item by picking up the game medium (item parts) discarded by the ally character ch1. That is, the action of the ally character ch1 in the first user may affect the subsequent progress of the game of the ally character ch2 in the second user. Therefore, the range of the game is further expanded, and the user's interest in the game is further improved.

Unlike the above, the game may be a specification in which each of a plurality of users can operate each ally character in the virtual game space, and these ally characters can cooperate to clear the quest.

It should be noted that what is produced by assembling a plurality of game media (parts) can be a predetermined character in addition to the predetermined item.

In the above embodiment, the case where the enemy character appearing in the encounter event is a non-player character is illustrated. However, the enemy character may be a player character that operates by the operation of another user.

Further, the various screen images sc1 to sc6 displayed on the display 61 of the game device 5 have a specification of superimposing virtual visual information on an existing landscape by making full use of so-called augmented reality (AR). It may be adopted.

In the above embodiment, the case where the target moving in the virtual game space is a “character” has been illustrated. However, the target to move is not limited to the character as long as it is a game object that can move in the virtual game space. Other examples of moving objects can be animals, robots, monsters, and the like.

The event that occurs in the above embodiment is not limited to the item part finding event and the encounter event with the enemy character, and may be other events such as an event of turning a gacha. The event that occurs may be only the encounter event or only the found event. When the ally character defeats the enemy character in the encounter event, the consumption medium calculation means 566 may increase the consumption medium of the user who owns the ally character, and may add items such as item parts, predetermined items, and gacha tickets. It may be given to the user.

In the above embodiment, for each quest to be executed, a condition for limiting the use of the ally character is imposed, for example, "a ally character from West Japan cannot be used" and "a ally character equipped with a spear cannot be used". It may have been done. As a result, the difficulty level of the game increases, so that the user's interest in the game can be further improved.

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the route information is notified. However, notification of route information is not essential. Further, when the route information is notified, it is not essential that the route information is notified so as to be selectable.

The time when the user can confirm the quest end screen sc5 may be limited. For example, the user may not be able to confirm the quest end screen sc5 until the next day or later, or may not be able to confirm it until a predetermined hour before going to bed.

In step st15 of FIG. 7, the case where the quest end screen sc5 is displayed at the end of the game is illustrated. However, the notification control means 566 may pop-up a notification prompting the confirmation of the result information on the display 61. In this case, after the user confirms the notification, the notification control means 566 displays the quest end screen sc5 on the display 61, and the user can confirm the result information. Further, the notification control means 566 may appropriately set a predetermined timing for displaying the notification according to the operation of the user.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the in-game route and the in-game means in the route information DB 222 correspond to the existing or past actual traffic routes and means. However, the transportation route and means of transportation may be the information currently planned. For example, when a linear motor car is planned to be deployed in the real world, the route information DB 222 contains an in-game route corresponding to the route through which the linear motor car passes and an in-game means according to the transportation cost. It may be included. In this case, this game can be applied as a campaign game to commemorate the deployment of linear motor cars in the future.

In the virtual game space of the above-described embodiment, the moving speed on foot may differ depending on the ally character used. In this case, when the ally character switches from one in-game means to another in-game means, when moving on foot, it is possible to make a difference in the time required for the transfer.

Further, when an encounter event occurs in which the ally character encounters an enemy character while moving, the timing of getting on the in-game means planned by the ally character may be delayed from the calculation result of the route information.

In the real world, trains may be delayed or planes may stop operating. Therefore, such an event in the real world may occur as an event in real time in the virtual game space. For example, if an ally character is moving by an in-game means corresponding to a train and the train is suspended from driving in the real world, the motion control means 564 stops the operation of the in-game means and stops the operation of the in-game means. , Also stops the movement of ally characters.

In the above embodiment, the case where the timing at which the consumption medium is subtracted is the time when the in-game means is used by the ally character is illustrated. However, the consumption medium calculation means 565 may be subtracted collectively at the end of the quest, or may be subtracted at a desired timing set by the user, instead of using the in-game means.

While the ally character is moving, the user can optionally cancel the movement. In this case, the motion control means 564 can stop the movement of the ally character in response to the operation of this user. The consumption medium calculation means 565 may subtract (consume) only the consumption medium corresponding to the amount already moved according to the movement operation, and is not limited to stopping the movement in the middle, and the already determined traffic. All the amounts of consumption media corresponding to the route information can be collectively subtracted (consumed) at the start of movement.

Further, the consumption medium calculation means 565 can subtract (consume) all the amount of the consumption medium corresponding to the already determined route information when the factor of stopping the movement of the ally character is the user's own operation. When the cause of stopping the movement of the ally character is not the user's own operation (event occurrence, etc.), the consumption medium calculation means 565 may return all or at least a part of the amount of the consumption medium to the user.

At the end of the quest, the consumption medium calculation means 565 can increase or decrease the amount of the consumption medium given to the user according to the details when the quest is cleared. The details when clearing the quest are the number of times the event occurred, the rarity of the item parts picked up at the item parts event, the rarity of the specified item that could be created, and whether or not the enemy character that appeared in the encounter event was defeated. , The content of the attack that hit the enemy character, whether or not two enemy characters were defeated at the same time, and so on.

Further, the consumption medium calculation means 565 may change the privilege such as the amount of the consumption medium given to the user based on the clear result of the quest. For example, the consumption medium calculation means 565 increases the amount of the consumption medium, or gives a game medium such as an item or a character different from the consumption medium, as the clear content at the time of clearing the quest is good. Items can be added in addition to the consumption medium. For example, as the damage given by the enemy character is less or the clearing time is shorter, the consumption medium calculation means 565 determines that the clearing content is better and grants an item with a higher rarity. it can.

Further, the consumption medium calculation means 565 may determine the privilege (consumption medium, item, etc.) to be given to the user when the quest is cleared by lottery. Further, the consumption medium calculation means 565 may change the lottery probability when determining the privilege by lottery according to the content of clearing the quest. For example, the better the clear content of the quest, the more the consumption medium calculation means 565 can change the lottery probability so that an item with a high degree of rarity is given.

In the above embodiment, special conditions may be imposed on the movement of the ally character for each quest to be executed. Special conditions include "in-game means are valid only for trains", "in-game means use only" express "", and "walking movement is limited to within 5 minutes".

The in-game means in the above embodiment also includes means such as a rental car, a car, a bicycle, and a motorcycle whose fare is not clearly known in the real world. Route information using such in-game means may exist.

The virtual game space in the embodiment may be three-dimensional or two-dimensional.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the "user information" for moving the ally character includes information on the user's behavior and the user's biological information has been described. However, the user information may be information including only information about the user's behavior, or conversely, information including only the user's biological information. When the user information includes only information about the user's behavior, the ally character moves according to only the number of steps, walking distance, and aerobic exercise of the user. When the user information includes only the biometric information of the user, the ally character moves according to only the heart rate and blood pressure of the user.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the action detection unit is provided in the game device 5 has been described. However, the action detection unit may be provided on the wearable terminal separately from the game device 5. In this case, the game device 5 is communicably connected to the wearable terminal.

In addition, it is not essential that the ally character moves "according to the user information". The ally character may move with the passage of time regardless of the user information.

In the above embodiment, the probability of occurrence of an event is determined while the ally character is moving without using the in-game means and while the ally character is performing an action for changing the in-game means to be used. Explained that it is higher than while the ally character is moving while using the in-game means. However, this condition is not mandatory. This condition may be absent or vice versa.

Further, the probability of occurrence of the event may be constant regardless of the movement status of the ally character. In addition, the probability of occurrence of an event is not provided, and it may be determined in advance for each quest whether to generate 100% of the event or not.

Further, the probability of occurrence of the event may be set for each field defined on the map of the game. Further, the probability of occurrence of the event may be set to be different not only for each field on the map but also for the movement status of the ally character.

In the above embodiment, it has been explained that the route information includes the first minimum route and the second minimum route, but this is not essential. In addition, the route information is calculated by imposing various conditions such as the condition that the consumption of the consumption medium is the least, the number of relay points that stop in the middle, and the topographical commonalities as predetermined conditions. The cheapest route, detour route, etc.) may be included.

Further, the predetermined conditions for calculating the route information may appropriately include the following.
(A) Conditions that give the most benefits when clearing a quest (b) When picking up multiple game media (parts) at a relay point or the like and assembling a predetermined item or a predetermined character, the number of parts that can be picked up is the largest. Many conditions (c) Conditions with the highest rarity value of parts that can be picked up (d) Conditions with the highest rarity value of predetermined items and predetermined characters that can be assembled (e) Conditions that minimize the total amount of consumption media required for movement (f) ) Conditions where priority is set for the in-game means used for movement (ship priority, train priority, etc.)
(G) Conditions with the most types of in-game means used for movement (h) Conditions under which the time (transfer time) for a ally character to change in-game means is the longest or the shortest (i) Until now Conditions that a friendly character can follow a new route that has never been followed (j) Conditions that the user consumes the most calories when the friendly character moves according to the user's actions.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the route includes a destination point and one or more relay points. However, the route may be only the destination point and does not include the relay point.

Further, the route may not have a destination point but only a relay point. In this case, the quest ends when the time limit is reached. The consumption medium calculation means 565 can give the user a consumption medium according to the distance traveled within the time limit as a reward for the quest.

In the above embodiment, the first action performed by the ally character at the event at the relay point (first event) and the second action performed by the ally character at the event at the destination point (second event) are common. He explained that it was related to the achievement of the purpose. However, this condition is not mandatory.

Further, as a specific example of the case where the first action and the second action are related so as to achieve a common purpose, in the above-described embodiment, "an item part is picked up, and one predetermined item is picked up by the picked-up part. "When producing" was illustrated. However, as another specific example of the case where the first action and the second action are related to achieve a common purpose, the common purpose is "to complete the bingo", and the first action and the first action 2 The action is to "collect numbers to complete Bingo". Further, as another specific example, the common purpose is to "complete the stamp in the stamp rally", and the first action and the second action are to "collect stamps". Further, as another specific example, the common purpose is to "complete the puzzle", and the first action and the second action are to "collect puzzle pieces".

In the above embodiment, it has been described that the motion control means 566 determines by lottery whether or not to generate an event including a rare item part picking event, but this is not essential.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the game progresses according to the user's behavior after the quest starts. However, the action detecting means 563 detects an action such as an exercise performed by the user before the start of the quest, and the detection result is accumulated, and the motion control means 564 is accumulated after the start of the quest. The game may be advanced using the detection result.

In the game of the above embodiment, one or more movement methods (walking, train, etc.) may be associated with one quest, and a "continuous quest" in which the quests are executed one after another may be set. In that case, the consumption medium calculation means 565 may give the user a consumption medium as a privilege for each small quest, or after all the small quests are executed, the total value of the consumption media which is a privilege of all the quests. May be given to the user at once. In addition, the consumption medium calculation means 565 gives the user a consumption medium as a score each time a small quest is executed, and separately gives the consumption medium to the user as a privilege to end all the quests after all the quests are completed. It may be given.

In the above-described embodiment, the game program of the present invention describes an example in which a server device and a game device function as one, but the present invention is not limited to this. All means of the program of the present invention, that is, route calculation means, event determination means, operation control means, acquisition means, and the like may be provided in the server device alone or the game device alone. Further, when the server device and the game device are to function as one, it is possible to appropriately change which means is to be functioned by which device.

1 Game system 22,55 Storage unit 23,56 Control unit 235 Route calculation means (calculation means)
236 Event determination means 563 Behavior detection means (acquisition means)
564 Operation control means 565 Consumption medium calculation means (subtraction means)

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Computer,
In-game routes corresponding to current or past existing or currently planned transportation routes, in-game means corresponding to the transportation means in the transportation route, and in-game consumption corresponding to the transportation cost when using the transportation means. A calculation means for calculating a movement path for a game object to move in a game based on the consumption amount of the medium in association with the consumption amount of the in-game consumption medium consumed by the movement along the movement path. ,
An operation control means for moving the game object according to the movement path, and
A game program, characterized in that, as the game object moves, the in-game consumption medium that can be used by the user functions as a subtraction means that subtracts only the consumption amount associated with the movement path. The game program according to claim 1, wherein the calculation means calculates the movement route so as to satisfy a predetermined condition. The movement route includes a destination,
The predetermined conditions include a first minimum movement condition in which the time required for the game object to reach the destination point is the shortest, and a second in-game means in which the number of in-game means used for movement to the destination point is the smallest. Includes minimum movement conditions,
The movement route calculated by the calculation means includes a first minimum movement route satisfying the first minimum movement condition and a second minimum movement route satisfying the second minimum movement condition. , The game program according to claim 2. Computer,
An acquisition means for acquiring user information representing at least one of a user's behavior other than an operation for operating the game object in the game and the user's biometric information.
To further function as
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the motion control means moves the game object according to the user information. Computer,
An event determining means for determining an event to be generated when the game object is moved according to the moving path.
To further function as
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the motion control means generates the determined event. The movement of the game object includes a movement using the in-game means and a movement not using the in-game means.
Occurrence probability of the event that occurs while the game object is moving without using the in-game means and while the game object is performing an operation for changing the in-game means to be used. Is set to be different from the occurrence probability of the event that occurs while the game object is moving while using the in-game means.
The game program according to claim 5, wherein the motion control means generates the event according to a set probability of occurrence of the event. The game program according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the movement route includes a destination point and one or more relay points scattered before reaching the destination point. .. The event includes a first event that causes the game object to perform a first action at the relay point, and a second event that causes the game object to perform a second action related to the first action at the destination point. Includes at least one of
The second action according to claim 7, wherein the first action and the second action are related so that a common purpose is achieved by performing the first action and the second action. Game program. The game program according to claim 8, wherein the motion control means determines by lottery whether or not to generate at least one of the first event and the second event. The user includes a first user and a second user different from the first user.
The motion control means
With respect to at least one of the game media in the state associated with the identification information of the first user, the state is eliminated at an arbitrary position on the movement path based on the operation of the first user.
The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the game medium in which the state is resolved is associated with the identification information of the second user based on the operation of the second user. Game program. A recording unit that records the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 10.
A game system including a control unit for executing the game program.

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