JP2021048912A - Video game processing program and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide, e.g., a video game processing program allowing users to acquire various experiences through games, in a video game in which multiple objects including player objects form a group.SOLUTION: In a game progressing such that multiple objects including player objects form a group (team), two or more first groups and one or more second groups are set, in which the first groups aim to win battles between the first groups, and the second groups disturb the first groups or do the like.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program and a game system.

In recent years, online games such as MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) have been provided from a server device to a game device (terminal device) via a communication network (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In online games, there are various games in which many users can participate, such as team battles in which users are divided into multiple teams to compete against each other, and battle royale in which users fight against each other until they become the last one of the participating users. It is provided. Further, in recent years, the number of users who post (distribute) the above-mentioned game play video is increasing.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-163262

In a game in which a plurality of users participate as described above, the configuration of a battle between a plurality of users as described above is the mainstream as a form of a game played by a plurality of users, and the game is fresh as a game played by a plurality of users. Is required. That is, since a plurality of users participating in the above-mentioned game play the game for the same purpose (task) such as defeating an opponent (team), the experience obtained in the game is similar. The challenge is to just do it.

An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve a shortage of related techniques.

From a non-limiting point of view, in the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each user of a plurality of terminal devices connected by a communication network are grouped in a game space. It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game forming a computer, and has at least two groups in which the first task is set and a second task different from the first task. A setting function for setting at least one set group and a control function for controlling the operation of each object based on the group to which the set belongs are realized. The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set, and the second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the first embodiment of the present invention attaches a player object operated by each user of the plurality of terminal devices to a server device connected to the plurality of terminal devices by a communication network. A video game processing program for controlling the progress of a video game in which a plurality of objects including the invention form a group in the game space, and the first task is set to at least two groups, and the first task is different from the first task. (2) A setting function for setting at least one group in which a task is set and a control function for controlling the operation of each object based on the group to which the task belongs are realized. The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set, and the second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.

From a non-limiting point of view, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention performs a plurality of video games in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each of a plurality of users form a group in a game space. A game system including a terminal device and a server device connected to a plurality of game terminal devices via a communication network, at least two groups in which the first task is set, and a second, which is different from the first task. It includes a setting means for setting at least one group in which a task is set, and a control means for controlling the operation of each object based on the group to which the task belongs. The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set, and the second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.

Each embodiment of the present application solves one or more deficiencies.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of the structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game progress processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the structure of the game system corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation of the terminal device for a host and the terminal device for a guest when the terminal device for a host corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention executes a game progress process. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game progress processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game progress processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game space corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between groups corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the pirate character corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the game image corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the participating player list corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game progress processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the various components in the examples of the respective embodiments described below can be appropriately combined as long as there is no contradiction or the like. Further, with respect to the contents described as an example of a certain embodiment, the description may be omitted in another embodiment. In addition, the contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic portion of each embodiment may be omitted. Further, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 100 includes a server device 10 and a terminal device (game terminal device) 20, 201 to 20N (N is) used by a plurality of users (players) who play a video game (game), respectively. Any integer) and. The server device 10 and the plurality of terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N are each connected to a communication network 15 such as the Internet. The configuration of the game system 100 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a configuration including a plurality of server devices or a configuration without a server device (see FIG. 4).

The game system 100 has various functions for executing a game in which a plurality of objects including a player object form a group in the game space. The plurality of objects may include at least a player object operated by the player. In addition, the plurality of objects may include an object such as a non-player character (non-player object) whose operation is controlled by the server device (CPU) 10.

In the game of the example of the present embodiment, at least two groups in which the first task is set (for example, first groups A and B) and at least one in which a second task different from the first task is set. A group (for example, second group S) is set. That is, a task is set for the group. The game progresses when the objects of each group perform actions in the same (or common) game space in order to achieve the tasks set for the group to which they belong.

The first task is to win the battle between the groups in which this first task is set. For example, the challenge is to win the battle between the first groups A and B. As for the "battle", any structure may be adopted as long as it is possible to decide the victory or defeat between the groups. For example, a battle between groups using weapons, a competition for collecting a target object such as a treasure placed in a game space, and the like correspond to a “battle”.

The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set. For example, it is a task that prevents the first groups A and B from achieving the first task. Further, for example, it is a task of assisting one of the first groups A and B to achieve the first task.

The server device 10 is managed by the administrator of the game system, and has various functions for providing information on the progress of the game to the terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N. For example, the server device 10 receives an operation signal (operation information) or the like from a user (terminal device), and transmits information (image information or the like) related to the progress of the game to the terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N. In the example of the present embodiment, the server device 10 is configured by an information processing device such as a WWW server to provide information on the progress of the video game, and includes a database (storage unit) for storing various information.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of the server device 10A, which is an example of the configuration of the server device 10. The server device 10A includes a storage unit such as an HDD (not shown), a control unit including a CPU, and the like, but detailed description thereof will be omitted. The server device 10A (control unit) includes at least a setting unit 11 and an object control unit 12 by executing software (video game processing program) for controlling the progress of the video game stored in the storage unit. The video game processing program also includes game data.

The setting unit (setting function) 11 includes at least two groups (first groups A and B) in which the first task is set, and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set (first group A and B). The second group S) is set. For example, the setting unit 11 may set a group based on the selection information (operation information) of the task (group) by the user. In this case, the player object of the user who selected the first task is assigned to the first group, and the player object of the user who selected the second task is assigned to the second group. If the number of player objects assigned to the group does not reach the predetermined number, the non-player objects may be assigned to the group that does not reach the predetermined number. Alternatively, each group may be formed only by the participating users (player objects).

For example, the setting unit 11 of the server device 10A provides group setting information (for example, see FIG. 14) in which the group identification information is associated with the identification information of the player object and the non-player object to which the group belongs, the identification information of the task, and the like. It may be stored in the storage unit.

The object control unit (control function) 12 controls the operation of each object based on the group to which it belongs. The object control unit 12 causes an object to perform different operations based on, for example, a group to which it belongs. In the case of a player object, the object control unit 12 controls the operation based on, for example, user operation information.

Each of the terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N is managed by a user (player) who plays the game. The terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N are composed of terminal devices capable of executing video games such as personal computers, mobile phone terminals, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), and portable game terminal devices.

Each of the terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N is an operation device (operation unit), a storage unit such as an HDD, a control unit composed of a CPU that executes a game and generates a game image, and a display device that displays the game image. A (display unit), a transmission / reception unit that communicates with other devices, and the like are provided, but detailed description thereof will be omitted. Further, in the terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N, software (video game execution program) for executing a game by communicating with the server device 10 is stored in a storage unit. The terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N receive, for example, image information and generate an image of the game space to be displayed on the display unit.

Next, the operation of the game system 100 (system 100) of this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a game progress process executed by the system 100. In the progress process in the example of the present embodiment, a process for game progress including a process of setting a group together with a task is performed. In addition, in FIG. 3, mainly the process of setting a group together with the problem will be described, and some other processes will be omitted. Hereinafter, a case where the server device 10A and the terminal device 20 execute the game progress process will be described as an example.

The game progress process of the example of the present embodiment is executed, for example, when the user receives an operation input of a game participation request.

In the game progress process, the terminal device 20 transmits the information of the request for participation in the game to the server device 10A. The participation request information includes, for example, an IP address, user identification information, task (group) selection information, and the like.

On the other hand, the server device 10A performs the group setting process (step S10). The server device 10A sets a group for each of a plurality of objects including the player object. For example, the objects are assigned so as to form the first groups A and B in which the first task is set and the second group S in which the second task is set. Then, as described above, the server device 10A may generate the group setting information and store it in the storage unit.

After that, the game space is generated and the game is started. The terminal device 20 periodically transmits operation information and the like related to the player object to the server device 10A together with the user's identification information.

The server device 10A performs progress processing (step S11). In the progress process, a process of advancing the game based on each task is performed. In the progress processing, the server device 10A controls the operation of each object of each group A, B, S, for example. In the case of a player object, the operation is controlled based on the operation information and the like. As a result, the movement (position) information and the like of the plurality of objects in the game space are updated. In one progress process, for example, a process for generating a game image and sound for one frame is performed.

After that, the server device 10A performs an image information generation process (step S12). The server device 10A generates, for example, image information for generating an image of a game space or the like that has progressed by each of the above-mentioned processes. After that, the server device 10A transmits the image information to the terminal device 20. The terminal device 20 as the transmission destination is specified from the IP address received at the time of the participation request, the user's identification information, and the like.

Next, the server device 10A determines whether or not the game is finished (step S13). The server device 10A may determine that the game is finished when, for example, the end condition such as the arrival of the time limit from the start of the game is satisfied. If it is not completed (step S13: NO), the server device 10A returns to the process of step S11. On the other hand, when finished (step S13: YES), the server device 10A ends the game progress process.

On the other hand, the terminal device 20 outputs (displays on the display unit) an image of the game space based on the received image information until the end of the game (step S41: YES) (step S40).

The server device 10A may, for example, determine the success or failure of achievement of the tasks of each group after the end of the game, and give a reward to each user (player object) based on the determination result. Further, the terminal device 20 may also output (display on the display unit) an image such as a determination result of achievement of the above task after the end of the game, for example. Since the determination of success or failure of achievement of each task is a general configuration, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the process shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 20 has been described, but the same process is also performed on the terminal device of each user who has requested to participate in the game.

As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, since the server device 10A is configured to include at least the setting unit 11 and the object control unit 12, a plurality of groups having different problems are formed. Therefore, different strategies are required depending on the tasks of the group to which they belong. Moreover, various relationships with other groups will occur depending on the situation of the game, the tasks of the group to which the user belongs, and the like, and the user can obtain various experiences through the game.

For example, between the first groups A and B, the first task is to win the battle (competition) in the collected amount of the target objects (for example, treasure) arranged in the game space, and the first group A in the game space. The case where the task of capturing the object of, B is set as the second task will be described. When the objects of the first group A and B are in a competitive relationship, but depending on the game situation, a temporary cooperative relationship (co-op, rescue) is formed in order to escape from the object of the second group S for which the second task is set. There is also. In addition, due to changes in the game situation, there are cases where the opponent who has temporarily become a cooperative relationship is betrayed. That is, the user can enjoy psychological bargaining. Furthermore, since both the group in which the first task is set and the group in which the second task is set can be played, it is possible to experience playing in different positions. Therefore, the user can obtain various experiences through the game.

In the example of the first embodiment described above, the server device 10A executes a video game processing program to control the progress of the game, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this. For example, a game system including a terminal device for a host and a terminal device for a guest as shown in FIG. 4 is provided, and the terminal device for the host is provided with at least a setting unit 11 and an object control unit 12 instead of the server device 10A. May be good. Alternatively, a plurality of terminal devices may cooperate to control the progress of the game.

The plurality of terminal devices shown in FIG. 4 are connected to, for example, a peer-to-peer network. The terminal device for the host has various functions for providing the terminal device for the guest with information for controlling the progress of the video game. In addition, each terminal device has an operation device, a storage unit such as an HDD, a control unit composed of a CPU that executes a game and generates a game image, and a game image in order to execute a video game by communicating with each other. It is equipped with a display device for displaying. Further, in each terminal device, software (video game execution program) for executing a video game is stored in a storage unit.

Further, the terminal device also stores software (video game processing program) for controlling the progress of the video game in the storage unit. That is, the guest terminal device (control unit) performs a process of advancing the video game based on the information for controlling the progress of the video game from the host terminal device while executing the video game. On the other hand, the terminal device (control unit) for the host generates information (for example, image information) for controlling the progress of the video game while executing the video game, and transmits the information (for example, image information) to the terminal device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the host terminal device and the guest terminal device when the host terminal device executes the game progress process shown in FIG.

In the game progress process, the guest terminal device transmits the information of the participation request to the game to the host terminal device. The participation request information includes, for example, an IP address, user identification information, task (group) selection information, and the like.

On the other hand, the terminal device for the host performs the group setting process (step S30). The terminal device for the host sets a group for each of a plurality of objects including the player object. After that, the game space is generated and the game is started. The guest terminal device periodically transmits operation information and the like related to the player object to the host terminal device together with the user's identification information.

The terminal device for the host performs progress processing (step S31). In the progress process, a process of advancing the game based on each task is performed. After that, the terminal device for the host performs the image information generation process (step S32). The terminal device for the host generates image information for generating an image of the game space or the like progressed by each of the above-mentioned processes, for example. After that, the terminal device for the host transmits the image information to the terminal device for the guest.

Next, the terminal device for the host determines whether or not the game is finished (step S33). If it is not completed (step S33: NO), the terminal device for the host returns to the process of step S31. On the other hand, when finished (step S33: YES), the terminal device for the host ends the game progress process.

On the other hand, the guest terminal device outputs (displays on the display unit) an image of the game space based on the received image information until the end of the game (step S51: YES) (step S50). Similarly, the terminal device for the host also outputs (displays on the display unit) an image of the game space until the end of the game.

As the above-mentioned "object", various forms of objects can be adopted. For example, characters such as people, robots and animals, vehicles such as automobiles, spheres such as balls, cards and the like correspond to objects.

As the above-mentioned "video game", a game of any genre such as a role-playing game, a training game, or a simulation game may be adopted as long as a plurality of users can participate in the game.

The number of groups in which the above-mentioned first task is set may be at least two, and three or more groups may be set. Further, the number of groups in which the second task is set may be at least one, and two or more groups may be set.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server device 10B, which is an example of the server device 10. In this example, the server device 10B includes at least a setting unit 11B and an object control unit 12.

In the example of the present embodiment, as an example of the task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set, the task related to the obstruction of achievement of the first task is set as the second task. Issues related to obstruction of achievement of the first task include preventing the achievement of the task by the group of the first task, and hindering the achievement of the task even if it cannot be prevented.

For example, the first task is a task to win a battle to compete for the collection amount of target objects (for example, treasure) arranged in the game space, and the second task is a group in which the first task is set in the game space. It is a task to capture the player object of. More specifically, by causing the object of the second group S of the second task to perform the operation of capturing the object of the first group A and B of the first task, the treasure by the object of the first group A and B is performed. Interfere with the collection of objects. Further, for example, the object of the second group S may be made to hide the treasure, and the treasure collection of the player objects of the first groups A and B may be prevented from proceeding.

The objects of the first group A and B are in a competitive relationship, but depending on the game situation, they may temporarily form a cooperative relationship (co-op, rescue) in order to escape from the objects of the second group S. In addition, due to changes in the game situation, there are cases where the opponent who has temporarily become a cooperative relationship is betrayed. That is, the user can enjoy psychological bargaining. Furthermore, since both the group in which the first task is set and the group in which the second task is set can be played, it is possible to experience playing in different positions.

The setting unit 11B has at least two groups (first groups A and B) in which the first task is set, and at least one group (second group S) in which a second task different from the first task is set. ) Is set. The setting unit 11B may set a group based on, for example, selection information (operation information) of a task (group) by the user. In this case, the player object of the user who selected the first task is assigned to the first group, and the player object of the user who selected the second task is assigned to the second group. If the number of player objects assigned to the group does not reach the predetermined number, the non-player objects may be assigned to the group that does not reach the predetermined number. Alternatively, each group may be formed only by the participating users (player objects).

For example, the setting unit 11B provides the group setting information (for example, see FIG. 14) in which the group identification information is associated with the identification information of the player object and the non-player object to which the group belongs, the identification information of the task, and the like. It may be stored in the storage unit.

The object control unit 12 controls the operation of each object based on the group to which it belongs. The object control unit 12 causes an object to perform different operations based on, for example, a group to which it belongs. In the case of a player object, the object control unit 12 controls the operation based on, for example, user operation information.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a game progress process executed by the system 100. In the progress process in the example of the present embodiment, a process for game progress including a process of setting a group together with a task is performed. In addition, in FIG. 7, the process of setting a group together with the problem will be mainly described, and some other processes will be omitted. Hereinafter, a case where the server device 10B and the terminal device 20 execute the game progress process will be described as an example. The flowchart showing the operation of the terminal device for the host is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

The game progress process of the example of the present embodiment is executed, for example, when the user receives an operation input of a game participation request.

In the game progress process, the terminal device 20 transmits the information of the request for participation in the game to the server device 10B. The participation request information includes, for example, an IP address, user identification information, task (group) selection information, and the like.

On the other hand, the server device 10B performs the group setting process (step S10-B). The server device 10B sets a group for each of a plurality of objects including the player object. For example, the objects are assigned so as to form the first groups A and B in which the first task is set and the second group S in which the second task is set. Then, as described above, the server device 10B may generate the group setting information and store it in the storage unit. In the example of the present embodiment, the task of winning the battle between the groups in which the first task is set is set as the first task, and the task related to hindering the achievement of the first task is set as the second task.

After that, the game space is generated and the game is started. The terminal device 20 periodically transmits operation information and the like related to the player object to the server device 10B together with the user's identification information.

The server device 10B performs progress processing (step S11). In the progress process, a process of advancing the game based on each task is performed. In the progress processing, the server device 10B controls the operation of each object of each group A, B, S, for example. In the case of a player object, the operation is controlled based on the operation information and the like. As a result, the movement (position) information and the like of the plurality of objects in the game space are updated. In one progress process, for example, a process for generating a game image and sound for one frame is performed.

After that, the server device 10B performs the image information generation process (step S12). The server device 10B generates image information for generating an image of a game space or the like that has progressed by each of the above-mentioned processes, for example. After that, the server device 10B transmits the image information to the terminal device 20. The terminal device 20 as the transmission destination is specified from the IP address received at the time of the participation request, the user's identification information, and the like.

Next, the server device 10B determines whether or not the game is finished (step S13). The server device 10B may determine that the game is finished when, for example, the end condition such as the arrival of the time limit from the start of the game is satisfied. If it is not completed (step S13: NO), the server device 10B returns to the process of step S11. On the other hand, when finished (step S13: YES), the server device 10B ends the game progress process.

On the other hand, the terminal device 20 outputs (displays on the display unit) an image of the game space based on the received image information until the end of the game (step S41: YES) (step S40).

The server device 10B may, for example, determine the success or failure of achievement of the tasks of each group after the end of the game, and give a reward to each user (player object) based on the determination result. Further, the terminal device 20 may also output (display on the display unit) an image such as a determination result of achievement of the above task after the end of the game, for example. Since the determination of success or failure of achievement of each task is a general configuration, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the process shown in FIG. 7, the terminal device 20 has been described, but the same process is also performed on the terminal device of the user who has requested to participate in the game.

As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, since the server device 10B is configured to include at least the setting unit 11B and the object control unit 12, a plurality of groups having different problems are formed. Therefore, different strategies are required depending on the tasks of the group to which they belong. Moreover, various relationships with other groups will occur depending on the situation of the game, the tasks of the group to which the user belongs, and the like, and the user can obtain various experiences through the game.

As the second task in the example of the above-described embodiment, various tasks can be adopted as long as it is a task related to hindering the achievement of the first task. For example, when the first group A and B are set as the first task to win the competition to arrive at the destination earlier than the other groups, the first task is prevented from being achieved as the second task. The task is set in the second group S. In this case, the player objects of the second group S are arranged with obstructing objects such as rocks and walls in the game space, and the player objects of the first groups A and B are obstructed so as to be difficult to reach the destination.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server device 10C, which is an example of the server device 10. In this example, the server device 10C includes at least a setting unit 11C and an object control unit 12C.

In the example of the present embodiment, the first task is a task to win the battle to compete for the collection amount of the target object (for example, treasure) arranged in the game space, and the second task is the first task in the game space. Is the task of capturing the objects in the set group. More specifically, by causing the object of the second group S of the second task to perform the operation of capturing the object of the first group A and B of the first task, the treasure by the object of the first group A and B is performed. Interfere with the collection of objects. Further, for example, the object of the second group S may be made to perform an operation of hiding the treasure, and the treasure collection of the objects of the first groups A and B may be prevented from proceeding.

When the objects of the first group A and B are in a competitive relationship, but depending on the game situation, a temporary cooperative relationship (co-op, rescue) is formed in order to escape from the object of the second group S for which the second task is set. There is also. In addition, due to changes in the game situation, there are cases where the opponent who has temporarily become a cooperative relationship is betrayed. That is, the user can enjoy psychological bargaining. Furthermore, since both the group in which the first task is set and the group in which the second task is set can be played, it is possible to experience playing in different positions.

The setting unit 11C has at least two groups (first groups A and B) in which the first task is set, and at least one group (second group S) in which a second task different from the first task is set. ) Is set. The setting unit 11C may set the group based on the selection information (operation information) of the task (group) by the user, for example. In this case, the player object of the user who selected the first task is assigned to the first group, and the player object of the user who selected the second task is assigned to the second group. If the number of player objects assigned to the group does not reach the predetermined number, the non-player objects may be assigned to the group that does not reach the predetermined number. Alternatively, each group may be formed only by the participating users (player objects).

The setting unit 11C stores, for example, group setting information (for example, see FIG. 14) in which the group identification information is associated with the identification information of the player object and the non-player object to which the group belongs, the identification information of the task, and the like. You just have to remember it in the department.

The object control unit 12C controls the operation of each object based on the group to which the object control unit 12C belongs. The object control unit 12C causes the object to perform different operations based on the group to which it belongs. Specifically, the object control unit 12C causes the objects of the second group S to perform the operation of capturing the objects of the groups A and B. Further, the object control unit 12C causes the objects of the first groups A and B to perform an operation of collecting the target objects (treasure) arranged in the game space. In the case of a player object, the object control unit 12C controls the operation based on the user's operation information. ..

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a game progress process executed by the system 100. In the progress process in the example of the present embodiment, a process for game progress including a process of setting a group together with a task is performed. In FIG. 9, the process of setting a group together with the problem will be mainly described, and some other processes will be omitted. Hereinafter, a case where the server device 10C and the terminal device 20 execute the game progress process will be described as an example. The flowchart showing the operation of the terminal device for the host is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

The game progress process of the example of the present embodiment is executed, for example, when the user receives an operation input of a game participation request.

In the game progress process, the terminal device 20 transmits the information of the request for participation in the game to the server device 10C. The participation request information includes, for example, an IP address, user identification information, task (group) selection information, and the like.

On the other hand, the server device 10C performs the group setting process (step S10-C). The server device 10C sets a group for each of a plurality of objects including the player object. For example, the objects are assigned so as to form the first groups A and B in which the first task is set and the second group S in which the second task is set. Then, as described above, the server device 10C may generate the group setting information and store it in the storage unit. In the example of the present embodiment, the task of winning the battle to compete for the collection amount of the target objects arranged in the game space between the groups in which the first task is set is set as the first task, and the first task is set in the game space. The task of capturing the objects of the group in which is set is set as the second task.

After that, the game space is generated and the game is started. The terminal device 20 periodically transmits operation information and the like related to the player object to the server device 10C together with the user's identification information.

The server device 10C performs a progress process (step S11-C). In the progress process, a process of advancing the game based on each task is performed. In the progress processing, the server device 10B controls the operation of each object of each group A, B, S, for example. In the case of a player object, the operation is controlled based on the operation information and the like. As described above, the object of the second group S is made to perform the action of capturing the objects of the first groups A and B, and the object of the first group is made to perform the action of collecting the treasure arranged in the game space. To do. As a result, the movement (position) information and the like of the plurality of objects in the game space are updated. In one progress process, for example, a process for generating a game image and sound for one frame is performed.

After that, the server device 10C performs an image information generation process (step S12). The server device 10C generates image information for generating an image of a game space or the like that has progressed by each of the above-mentioned processes, for example. After that, the server device 10C transmits the image information to the terminal device 20. The terminal device 20 as the transmission destination is specified from the IP address received at the time of the participation request, the user's identification information, and the like.

Next, the server device 10C determines whether or not the game is finished (step S13). The server device 10C may determine that the game is finished when, for example, the end condition such as the arrival of the time limit from the start of the game is satisfied. If it is not completed (step S13: NO), the server device 10C returns to the process of step S11-C. On the other hand, when finished (step S13: YES), the server device 10C ends the game progress process.

On the other hand, the terminal device 20 outputs (displays on the display unit) an image of the game space based on the received image information until the end of the game (step S41: YES) (step S40).

The server device 10C may, for example, determine the success or failure of achievement of the tasks of each group after the end of the game, and give a reward to each user (player object) based on the determination result. Further, the terminal device 20 may also output (display on the display unit) an image such as a determination result of achievement of the above task after the end of the game, for example. Since the determination of success or failure of achievement of each task is a general configuration, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the process shown in FIG. 9, the terminal device 20 has been described, but the same process is also performed on the terminal device of the user who has requested to participate in the game.

As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, since the server device 10C is configured to include at least the setting unit 11C and the object control unit 12C, a plurality of groups having different problems are formed. Therefore, different strategies are required depending on the tasks of the group to which they belong. Moreover, various relationships with other groups will occur depending on the situation of the game, the tasks of the group to which the user belongs, and the like, and the user can obtain various experiences through the game.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of a game space 50 of a game whose progress is controlled by the server device 10D, which is an example of the server device 10. In the game of the example of the present embodiment, in the game space 50 (three-dimensional virtual space) which is an island, a game is played in which a pirate character obtains a large amount of treasure hidden in the island and survives. There are hunter characters on the island who protect the treasure (hunt (capture) pirates). If a pirate character is captured by a hunter character, it will be detained in place. A detained pirate character cannot move unless helped by another pirate character.

In the game of the example of the present embodiment, a plurality of users can participate, and a group is formed by a plurality of characters (objects) including a player character (player object). Specifically, a pirate team that collects treasure and a hunter team that hunts pirate characters are formed. The pirate team (first group) forms one team with, for example, three characters (pirate characters). The hunter team (second group) forms one team with, for example, 12 characters (hunter characters). The character of each team is basically a player character operated by the user. However, a non-player character whose operation is controlled by the server device (CPU) 10D is assigned to the team in which the number of users is insufficient. For example, two teams (first group A and B) are formed as a pirate team, and one team (second group S) is formed as a hunter team.

In the game of the example of the present embodiment, it is sufficient that any team includes a player character operated by at least one user. When requesting participation in the game, the user may select whether he / she wants a pirate team or a hunter team.

The first task is set for the pirate team. The first task is to collect and win more treasures (objects of interest) than other pirate teams. In other words, the first task is to win the battle for the amount of treasure collected between pirate teams. A second task is set for the hunter team. The second challenge is to protect as many treasures as possible from the pirates. That is, the second task is to capture the pirate character. By capturing the pirate character, you will protect the treasure from being stolen. Therefore, the relationship shown in FIG. 11 is established between the teams. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing relationships between groups. A rivalry, which is a competitive relationship, is established between the first group A and the first group B, which are pirate teams. In addition, a hostile relationship is established between the first groups A and B, which are pirate teams, and the second group S, which is a hunter team.

In the example of the present embodiment, the game progresses when the characters of each group perform an operation in the same (or common) game space 50 in order to achieve the task set for the group to which the character belongs. The game of the example of the present embodiment ends when the time limit (for example, 10 minutes) arrives from the start of the game.

The pirate character PC must collect a lot of treasure T within the time limit and escape (survive) from the island through the escape gate so as not to be caught by the hunter. If the time limit is reached without escaping from the escape gate, the escape will fail. The treasure T collected by the pirate character PC that failed to escape is not included in the collection amount (total value) of the treasure T of the pirate team to which it belongs. That is, the treasure collected by the pirate character PC that succeeded in escaping is calculated as the collection amount (total value) of the pirate team. The escape gate is arranged in the game space 50 when, for example, the remaining time is 3 minutes (7 minutes from the start of the game). In the example of this embodiment, two escape gates are randomly arranged in the game space 50. The pirate character PC may collect the treasure T until the time limit is reached, or may immediately escape from the escape gate in order to avoid the risk of being caught by the hunter character HC.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the display mode of the pirate character PC changes depending on whether the treasure T is not collected (not possessed) or possessed. .. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an example of a pirate character PC in a state where it does not possess the treasure T at all. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing an example of a pirate character PC in a state of possessing the treasure T. In the example of this embodiment, the bag 60 carried by the pirate character PC expands as the collection amount (possession amount) of the treasure T increases. Therefore, the user can visually recognize the amount of treasure T collected by each pirate character PC depending on the degree of swelling of the bag 60.

When the user's play character is a pirate character PC belonging to the pirate team, the user operates the operation unit to move, collect treasure, attack, use possessed items, etc. to the pirate character PC. Can be executed. FIG. 13 is an example of a game image displayed on the terminal device of the user who operates the pirate character PC. In the game image, an image of the game space 50 including the pirate character PC and the hunter character HC operated by the user is displayed. In addition, an image of the arranged treasure T is also displayed in the game image. The user can execute the collection of the treasure T by moving the pirate character PC to be operated to the vicinity of the treasure T.

The attack of the pirate character PC is, for example, an action of blowing off the opponent. The opponents to be blown away are the hunter character HC and the pirate character PC of the pirate team. For example, the hunter character HC can be blown away and escaped without being caught. For example, it is possible to attack the hunter character HC in cooperation with the pirate character PC of another pirate team and take an action such as escaping from the hunter character HC first. Further, for example, the pirate character PC of another pirate team that collects a large amount of treasure can be blown away toward the vicinity of the hunter character HC, and the pirate character PC of the other pirate team can be caught by the hunter character HC. ..

The hunter character HC protects the treasure T of the game space 50 by capturing more pirate character PCs within the time limit. If the hunter character HC captures the pirate character PC, the pirate character PC will be restrained and will not be able to collect the treasure T. Also, by capturing, the treasure T possessed by the captured pirate character PC is dropped (placed) at the capture point. As a result, the treasure T possessed by the captured pirate character PC disappears. That is, the treasure T can be regained from the pirate character PC by capture.

When the user's play character is a hunter character HC belonging to the hunter team, the user can make the own hunter character HC perform operations such as moving, capturing, and using possessed items by operating the operation unit. it can. Although not shown, a game image as shown in FIG. 13 is also displayed on the terminal device of the user who operates the hunter character HC.

As illustrated in FIG. 11, the users (pirate character PCs) of the first groups A and B, which are pirate teams, are in a competitive relationship, but the hunter character HC of the second group S, which is a hunter team, depends on the game situation. In some cases, a cooperative relationship (joint struggle, rescue) may be temporarily formed in order to escape from the situation. In addition, due to changes in the game situation, there are cases where the opponent who has temporarily become a cooperative relationship is betrayed. That is, the user can enjoy psychological bargaining. In addition, users can participate in both pirate and hunter teams, allowing them to experience playing in different positions.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server device 10D, which is an example of the server device 10. In this example, the server device 10D includes at least a setting unit 11D, an object control unit 12D, an arrangement unit 13D, an aggregation unit 14D, a determination unit 15D, and a display control unit 16D.

The setting unit 11D includes two pirate teams (first groups A and B) in which the first task is set, and one hunter team (second group S) in which a second task different from the first task is set. ) Is set. The setting unit 11D sets a group based on the selection information (operation information) of the task (team) by the user. If the user has selected a pirate team, for example, they will be randomly assigned to one of the two pirate teams. If the number of player characters assigned to each group does not reach the predetermined number, the non-player objects may be assigned to the group that does not reach the predetermined number. It should be noted that each group may be formed only by the participating users (player characters).

The setting unit 11D sets the group by generating a participating player list (group setting information) for each group as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B. FIG. 15A is a diagram showing an example of a participating player list of the first group A, which is a pirate team. FIG. 15B is a diagram showing an example of a participating player list of the second group S, which is a hunter team. FIG. 15C is a diagram showing an example of user data.

The participating player list of the pirate team is composed of fields such as group ID, management number, participating players, collection amount, and escape success / failure. Group identification information is set in the group ID field. The group ID is associated with a management number, participating players, collection amount, escape success / failure, and the like. Further, the first task is associated with the group ID. For example, the group ID "PT-A" is identification information that identifies the first group A, which is a pirate team, and "PT" is identification information that identifies the first task and the pirate team.

A control number is set in the control number field. In the example of this embodiment, since the number of characters in one pirate team is 3, the control numbers 1 to 3 are set. User data of users participating in the game is set in the field of the participating player. User data is updated as the game progresses.

The user data is information about the user's game, and the master data is stored in the storage unit of the server device 10D. As shown in FIG. 15C, the user data is composed of fields such as user ID, character status, and owned items. User identification information is set in the user ID field. Various information of the player character is set in the character status field. The character status field is composed of fields such as character ID, name, parameter, and coordinates.

Character identification information (character ID) is set in the character ID field. Text data of the player character's name is set in the name field. Various parameters (numerical information) of the character such as attack power and quickness are set in the parameter field. The position information where the player character is currently located is set in the coordinate field. Specifically, the coordinate information of the world coordinate system of the game space 50 is set. The identification information (item ID) of the item owned by the user (player character) is set in the possessed item field.

When a non-player character is participating instead of the user, NPC data is set in the field of the participating player. The NPC data has the same structure as the user data, but the user ID is set with identification information that identifies the NPC. Further, the NPC data may be included in the game data in advance.

Next, the quantity of the acquired treasure T is set in the collection quantity field. The collection amount field is set to 0 as an initial value, and is updated when the treasure T is collected. If it is captured, it will be 0 again. In the example of this embodiment, there is only one type of treasure T, and the acquired quantity is the collected quantity. If a plurality of types of treasures having different values are arranged, the quantity acquired may be set for each type of treasure (identification information).

The escape success / failure field is information indicating whether or not the escape gate has been reached within the time limit. Numerical information indicating success and 0 indicating failure is set in the escape success / failure field. In the field of success or failure of escape, 0 indicating failure is set as an initial value, and 1 indicating success is set when the escape gate is reached within the time limit.

Next, the participating player list of the hunter team will be described. As shown in FIG. 15B, the participating player list of the hunter team is composed of fields such as a group ID, a management number, participating players, and the number of captured players. The group ID, control number, and field of participating players are the same as those of the participating player list of the pirate team. A second task is associated with the group ID. For example, the group ID "HT-S" is identification information that identifies the second group S, which is a hunter team, and "HT" is identification information that identifies the second task and the hunter team. The number of captured pirate character PCs is set in the captured number field. The field of the number of captures is set to 0 as an initial value, and is updated when a pirate character PC is captured.

The object control unit 12D controls the operation of each character PC and HC based on the group to which the object control unit 12D belongs while referring to the participating user list. Specifically, the object control unit 12D causes the hunter character HC of the second group S to perform an operation of capturing the pirate character PCs of the first groups A to D. The object control unit 12D moves the captured pirate character PC to the capture location and prohibits the execution of the operation. The captured pirate character PC may be allowed to execute the operation again when the restraint is released by another pirate character PC.

Further, the object control unit 12D causes the pirate character PCs of the first groups A and B to perform an operation of collecting the treasure T (target object) arranged in the game space 50. When the pirate character PC and the hunter character HC are player characters operated by the user, the object control unit 12D operates the player character as described above based on the user's operation information. The object control unit 12D updates the contents of the participating player list of each group based on the result of operating each character PC and HC. For example, the position information, collection amount, capture amount, etc. of the characters of the participating players are updated.

Further, the object control unit 12D controls the treasure T. Specifically, at the start of the game, a predetermined number of treasures T are randomly arranged in the game space 50. Further, when the pirate character PC performs an operation of collecting the treasure T, the object control unit 12D deletes the collected treasure T from the game space 50. Further, when the pirate character PC is captured by the hunter character HC, the object control unit 12D rearranges the treasure T possessed by the captured pirate character PC at the capture position. For example, the object control unit 12D may generate the arrangement information of the treasure T and store it in the storage unit of the server device 10D. The arrangement information of the treasure T is, for example, the position information in which the treasure T is arranged. The rearrangement of the treasure T may be performed at a position around the capture position instead of the capture position.

Further, as illustrated in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the object control unit 12D changes the display form of the pirate character PC according to the amount of treasure T collected. For the collection amount of each pirate character PC, the collection amount of the participating player list may be referred to.

Further, the object control unit 12D prohibits the movement of the game space 50 of the pirate character PC that has reached the escape gate (predetermined area) by the time the time limit is reached. That is, the pirate character PC (user) who has moved to the escape gate (predetermined area) within the time limit only waits for the final result report when the game play ends (successful escape). The object control unit 12D changes the escape success / failure of the participating player list of the pirate character PC that has succeeded in escape to 1 (success).

The arrangement unit (arrangement function) 13D arranges one or more predetermined areas (escape gates) in the game space 50. Specifically, the arrangement unit 13D randomly arranges the two escape gates in the game space 50 when the remaining time is 3 minutes (7 minutes from the start of the game). The number of escape gates to be arranged and the timing of arrangement may be arbitrarily set. The arrangement unit 13D may generate, for example, the arrangement information of the escape gate and store it in the storage unit of the server device 10D. The arrangement information of the escape gate is, for example, the position information in which the escape gate is arranged.

The aggregation unit (aggregation function) 14D collects the treasure T (target object) of the pirate character PCs that have reached the escape gate within the time limit among the pirate character PCs of the pirate team for each of the first groups A and B. Tally. Specifically, the aggregation unit 14D refers to the escape success / failure and the collection amount of the participating player list of each pirate team (first group A, B), and collects the collection amount of the pirate character PCs that succeeded in escape in groups A, B. Aggregate for each.

The determination unit (determination function) 15D determines that the group with the largest amount of collection collected for each group A and B of the pirate team has achieved the first task. That is, it is determined to be the winning team in the competition for the amount of treasure T collected.

The display control unit 16D generates image information so that an image (game image) of the game space is displayed on each display unit of the plurality of terminal devices 20, 201 to 20N. The display control unit 16D periodically (1 frame unit: 1/60 seconds) transmits to each terminal device 20, 201 to 20N. Each terminal device 20, 201 to 20N generates an image based on the image information and displays it on the display unit. That is, each terminal device 20, 201 to 20N may generate (update) the game space 50 based on the image information, and generate an image using a virtual camera arranged based on the player character of each terminal device. ..

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a game progress process executed by the system 100. In the progress process in the example of the present embodiment, a process for game progress including a process of setting a group together with a task is performed. In addition, in FIG. 16, mainly, the process of setting a group together with the problem will be described, and some other processes will be omitted. Hereinafter, a case where the server device 10D and the terminal device 20 execute the game progress process will be described as an example. The flowchart showing the operation of the terminal device for the host is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

The game progress process of the example of the present embodiment is executed, for example, when the user receives an operation input of a game participation request.

In the game progress process, the terminal device 20 transmits the information of the request for participation in the game to the server device 10D. The participation request information includes, for example, an IP address, user identification information, task (team) selection information, and the like.

On the other hand, the server device 10D performs the group setting process (step S10-D). The server device 10D sets a group for each of a plurality of objects including the player character. As described above, the first group A and B and the second group S are formed, and the participating player list of each group is generated and stored in the storage unit.

After that, the game space 50 is generated and the game is started. The terminal device 20 periodically transmits operation information and the like related to the player character to the server device 10D together with the user's identification information.

The server device 10D performs progress processing (step S11-D). In the progress process, a process of advancing the game based on each task is performed. In the example of the present embodiment, the pirate character PC of the pirate team collects the treasure T, and the hunter character HC of the hunter team captures the pirate character PC. In the progress processing, the server device 10D controls the operations of the character PCs and HCs of the groups A, B, and S. In the case of a player character, the operation is controlled based on operation information and the like. The server device 10D updates the information of the participating player lists of the groups A, B, and S. Further, the server device 10D arranges and rearranges the treasure T. Further, the server device 10D updates the elapsed time from the start of the game, and arranges the escape gate according to the elapsed time. In one progress process, for example, a process for generating a game image and sound for one frame is performed.

After that, the server device 10D performs an image information generation process (step S12-D). The server device 10D generates image information for generating an image of a game space or the like that has progressed by each of the above-mentioned processes, for example. After that, the server device 10D transmits the image information to the terminal device 20. The terminal device 20 as the transmission destination is specified from the IP address received at the time of the participation request, the user's identification information, and the like.

Next, the server device 10D determines whether or not the game is finished (step S13-D). The server device 10D determines that the game is finished when the end condition of the arrival of the time limit from the start of the game is satisfied. If it is not completed (step S13-D: NO), the server device 10D returns to the process of step S11-D. On the other hand, when finished (step S13D: YES), the server device 10D executes result processing (step S14-D). In the result processing, the total value of the collected amount of each treasure T of the first groups A and B is calculated, and the winning team is determined. The server device 10D may calculate the total value of the collected amounts by referring to the participating player lists of the groups A and B. In the result processing, each user of the winning team is given a winning reward such as an in-game item. Further, in the result processing, each user (hunter character HC) of the hunter team is given a reward according to the number of captures. After that, the server device 10D ends the game progress process. In the result processing, the above-mentioned aggregation result and the image information of the game image for which the reward is given are generated and transmitted to the terminal device 20. Further, since the determination of the success or failure of the achievement of each task is a general configuration, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, the terminal device 20 outputs (displays on the display unit) an image of the game space based on the received image information until the end of the game (step S41: YES) (step S40). Further, after the game is completed (step S41: YES), the terminal device 20 outputs (displays on the display unit) an image such as a determination result of achievement of the above task (step S42-D).

In the process shown in FIG. 16, although the terminal device 20 has been described, the same process is also performed on the terminal device of the user who has requested to participate in the game.

As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, the server device 10D is configured to include at least a setting unit 11D, an object control unit 12D, an arrangement unit 13D, an aggregation unit 14D, a determination unit 15D, and a display control unit 16D. Therefore, multiple groups with different tasks are formed. Therefore, different strategies are required depending on the tasks of the group to which they belong. Moreover, various relationships with other groups will occur depending on the situation of the game, the tasks of the group to which the user belongs, and the like, and the user can obtain various experiences through the game.

In the example of the above-described embodiment, the display form of the bag around the object (pirate character) of the first group is changed according to the collection amount of the target object (treasure), but it is particularly limited to this. It's not something. For example, the surroundings of the objects in the first group may be illuminated. Further, the display form of the pirate character itself may be changed. For example, change the color of the pirate character.

[Additional Notes]
The description of the above-described embodiment describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.

[1]
Video game processing for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each user of a plurality of terminal devices connected by a communication network form a group in a game space. It ’s a program
A setting function for setting at least two groups in which the first task is set and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set.
A control function that controls the behavior of each object based on the group to which it belongs,
Realized,
The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set.
The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.
Video game processing program.

[2]
The second task is a task related to hindering the achievement of the first task.
The video game processing program according to [1].

[3]
In the control function,
A function of causing a player object of a group in which the second task is set to perform an operation of capturing an object of the group in which the first task is set based on operation information.
A function of causing a player object of a group in which the first task is set to perform an operation of collecting target objects arranged in a game space based on operation information.
Realized,
The first task is to win the battle to compete for the collection amount of the target objects placed in the game space.
The second task is to capture the objects of the group in which the first task is set in the game space.
The video game processing program according to [2].

[4]
The control function is a function of changing the display form of the objects of the group in which the first task is set or the display form of the surrounding objects according to the collection amount of the target object.
The video game processing program described in [3].

[5]
In the control function, when an object in the group in which the second task is set captures an object in the group in which the first task is set, the target object possessed by the captured object is captured. Ability to relocate to or around
The video game processing program according to [3] or [4].

[6]
On the computer,
Arrangement function that arranges one or more predetermined areas in the game space,
Among the objects of the group in which the first task is set, the aggregation function of totaling the collection amount of the target objects of the objects that have reached the predetermined area within the predetermined time limit from the start of the game for each group.
A determination function for determining that the group with the largest amount of collection collected for each group has achieved the first task.
Realized,
In the operation function, a function of prohibiting the movement of the objects in the game space of the group in which the first task that has reached the predetermined area is set,
The video game processing program according to any one of [3] to [5].

[7]
The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [6], which realizes a function of setting a group based on task selection information by a user in the setting function.

[8]
A server device characterized in that the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [7] is installed.

[9]
It is a terminal program for realizing a function of displaying a game screen on the display screen of the display unit and executing a video game on the game terminal device.
In the game terminal device
A connection function for connecting to the server device according to [8] via a communication network.
A program for terminals to realize.

[10]
To allow a server device connected to a plurality of terminal devices via a communication network to control the progress of a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each user of the plurality of terminal devices form a group in a game space. Video game processing program
A setting function for setting at least two groups in which the first task is set and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set.
A control function that controls the behavior of each object based on the group to which it belongs,
Realized,
The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set.
The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.
Video game processing program.

[11]
The second task is a task related to hindering the achievement of the first task.
The video game processing program according to [10].

[12]
In the control function,
A function of causing a player object of a group in which the second task is set to perform an operation of capturing an object of the group in which the first task is set based on operation information.
A function of causing a player object of a group in which the first task is set to perform an operation of collecting target objects arranged in a game space based on operation information.
Realized,
The first task is to win the battle to compete for the collection amount of the target objects placed in the game space.
The second task is to capture the objects of the group in which the first task is set in the game space.
The video game processing program according to [11].

[13]
The control function is a function of changing the display form of the objects of the group in which the first task is set or the display form of the surrounding objects according to the collection amount of the target object.
The video game processing program according to [12].

[14]
In the control function, when an object in the group in which the second task is set captures an object in the group in which the first task is set, the target object possessed by the captured object is captured. Ability to relocate to or around
The video game processing program according to [12] or [13].

[15]
On the computer,
Arrangement function that arranges one or more predetermined areas in the game space,
Among the objects of the group in which the first task is set, the aggregation function of totaling the collection amount of the target objects of the objects that have reached the predetermined area within the predetermined time limit from the start of the game for each group.
A determination function for determining that the group with the largest amount of collection collected for each group has achieved the first task.
Realized,
In the operation function, a function of prohibiting the movement of the objects in the game space of the group in which the first task that has reached the predetermined area is set,
The video game processing program according to any one of [12] to [14].

[16]
The video game processing program according to any one of [10] to [15], which realizes a function of setting a group based on task selection information by a user in the setting function.

[17]
A plurality of terminal devices for executing a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each of a plurality of users form a group in a game space, and a server device connected to the plurality of game terminal devices via a communication network. It is a game system equipped with
A setting means for setting at least two groups in which the first task is set and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set.
A control means that controls the behavior of each object based on the group to which it belongs,
Including
The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set.
The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.
Game system.

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A terminal device for a host that is connected to another terminal device via a communication network and controls the progress of a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each of a plurality of users form a group in the game space. ,
A setting means for setting at least two groups in which the first task is set and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set.
A control means that controls the behavior of each object based on the group to which it belongs,
Including
The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set.
The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.
Terminal device for the host.

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Video game processing for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each user of a plurality of terminal devices connected by a communication network form a group in a game space. It ’s a method,
A setting process for setting at least two groups in which the first task is set and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set.
Control processing that controls the behavior of each object based on the group to which it belongs,
Including
The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set.
The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.
Video game processing method.

According to one of the embodiments of the present invention, it is useful for a user to have various experiences in a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object form a group.

10 Server device 11 Setting unit 12 Object control unit 13 Arrangement unit 14 Aggregation unit 15 Judgment unit 16 Display control unit 20 Terminal device 50 Game space 60 bags 100 Game system T treasure (target object PC pirate character HT hunter character

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Video game processing for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each user of a plurality of terminal devices connected by a communication network form a group in a game space. It ’s a program
A setting function for setting at least two groups in which the first task is set and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set.
A control function that controls the behavior of each object based on the group to which it belongs,
Realized,
The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set.
The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.
Video game processing program. The second task is a task related to hindering the achievement of the first task.
The video game processing program according to claim 1. In the control function,
A function of causing a player object of a group in which the second task is set to perform an operation of capturing an object of the group in which the first task is set based on operation information.
A function of causing a player object of a group in which the first task is set to perform an operation of collecting target objects arranged in a game space based on operation information.
Realized,
The first task is to win the battle to compete for the collection amount of the target objects placed in the game space.
The second task is to capture the objects of the group in which the first task is set in the game space.
The video game processing program according to claim 1. The control function is a function of changing the display form of the objects of the group in which the first task is set or the display form of the surrounding objects according to the collection amount of the target object.
The video game processing program according to claim 3. In the control function, when an object in the group in which the second task is set captures an object in the group in which the first task is set, the target object possessed by the captured object is captured. Ability to relocate to or around
The video game processing program according to claim 3 or 4. On the computer,
Arrangement function that arranges one or more predetermined areas in the game space,
Among the objects of the group in which the first task is set, the aggregation function of totaling the collection amount of the target objects of the objects that have reached the predetermined area within the predetermined time limit from the start of the game for each group.
A determination function for determining that the group with the largest amount of collection collected for each group has achieved the first task.
Realized,
In the operation function, a function of prohibiting the movement of the objects in the game space of the group in which the first task that has reached the predetermined area is set,
The video game processing program according to any one of claims 3 to 5. To allow a server device connected to a plurality of terminal devices via a communication network to control the progress of a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each user of the plurality of terminal devices form a group in a game space. Video game processing program
A setting function for setting at least two groups in which the first task is set and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set.
A control function that controls the behavior of each object based on the group to which it belongs,
Realized,
The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set.
The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.
Video game processing program. A plurality of terminal devices for executing a video game in which a plurality of objects including a player object operated by each of a plurality of users form a group in a game space, and a server device connected to the plurality of game terminal devices via a communication network. It is a game system equipped with
A setting means for setting at least two groups in which the first task is set and at least one group in which a second task different from the first task is set.
A control means that controls the behavior of each object based on the group to which it belongs,
Including
The first task is a task to win the battle between the groups in which the first task is set.
The second task is a task related to the progress of the game of the group in which the first task is set.
Game system.

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