JP2021145732A - System, method and program for providing game - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve game properties of a mechanism for assigning values to be used in a game.SOLUTION: A game provision server 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention provides a game to a user operating a player terminal 30 communicably connected via a communication network 20. The server 10 validates a prescribed value associated with a square selected by a player out of a plurality of squares constituting a route with branches, and the selection of the square is executed from a starting point of the route to an end point in order. Accordingly, for example, a validated prescribed value is different according to the square selected at a branch, so that the player can feel interest in the selection of the square.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to systems, methods, and programs for providing games.

Conventionally, various mechanisms for giving (activating) various electronic and virtual values (including characters, items, effects, etc.) used in games to a player or a character, etc. are provided. Has been done. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a game to which a setting map mechanism for setting a character's ability is applied. In the game, the player can freely set the ability according to the position of the marker for the character by freely moving the marker on the setting map using the score acquired as the game progresses.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2003-000952

However, in the above-mentioned setting map mechanism, the player can freely set the character's ability by moving the marker on the map, but the mechanism itself cannot be found to be interesting.

One of the objects of the embodiment of the present invention is to improve the game property of the mechanism for imparting the value used in the game. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the entire specification.

A system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises one or more computer processors for providing a game, wherein the one or more computer processors respond to the execution of a readable instruction. A predetermined screen including at least a part of the plurality of cells whose predetermined value used in the game is a plurality of cells associated with at least a part thereof and arranged so as to form a route having at least one branch. Is repeatedly selected by the player of the cells included in the plurality of cells so that the steps are sequentially selected in the predetermined direction from the start point to the end point of the path via the predetermined screen. The accepting step and the step of activating the predetermined value associated with the square selected by the player are executed.

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for providing a game executed by one or more computers, and a plurality of squares in which a predetermined value used in the game is associated with at least a part thereof. The step of presenting to the player a predetermined screen including at least a part of the plurality of squares arranged so as to form a route having at least one branch, and the route via the predetermined screen. The step of repeatedly accepting the selection of the cells included in the plurality of cells by the player and the predetermined value associated with the cells selected by the player so that the cells are selected in order from the start point to the end point of the above. It includes a step of activating it.

A program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for providing a game, and is a plurality of cells in which a predetermined value used in the game is associated with at least a part of one or a plurality of computers. A process of presenting a predetermined screen including at least a part of the plurality of squares arranged so as to form a route having at least one branch to the player, and a start point of the route via the predetermined screen. The process of repeatedly accepting the player's selection of the squares included in the plurality of squares and the predetermined value associated with the squares selected by the player are activated so that the squares are selected in order from to the end point. To execute the process to be performed.

Various embodiments of the present invention improve the gameplay of a mechanism for imparting value used in a game.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a game providing server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which illustrates the data item which a player information table has. The figure which illustrates the data item which the bonus sheet type information table has. The figure which shows an example of the structure of the mass of a bonus sheet. The figure which shows the other example of the structure of the mass of a bonus sheet. The figure which illustrates the data item which the possession character management table has. The figure which illustrates the data item which the possession bonus sheet management table has. The figure which illustrates the bonus sheet screen 50. The figure which illustrates the mass display area 52 when the mass B1 is tentatively selected. The figure which illustrates the mass display area 52 after the selection of the mass B1 is confirmed. The figure which illustrates the mass display area 52 when the mass B2 is tentatively selected. The figure which illustrates the mass display area 52 after the selection of the mass B2 is confirmed. The figure which illustrates the mass display area 52 when the mass B5 is tentatively selected. The figure which illustrates the bonus sheet screen 50 in the state which the selection of the cell of all layers is confirmed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or similar components may be labeled with the same reference numerals.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a game providing server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the server 10 is communicably connected to the player terminal 30 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one player terminal 30 is shown in FIG. 1, the server 10 can be communicably connected to a plurality of player terminals 30. The server 10 provides a game to a user who operates a player terminal 30. The game providing server 10 is an example of a device that implements all or a part of the system of the present invention.

The game providing server 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a computer processor 11, a main memory 12, an input / output I / F13, a communication I / F14, and a storage (storage device). ) 15, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 11 is configured as a CPU, GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The input / output I / F 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with an operator and the like. The input / output I / F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the input / output I / F 13 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. For example, the storage 15 stores a game program 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The program 40 is a program for making the game providing server 10 function as all or a part of the system for providing the game. At least a portion of the game program 40 may be configured to be executed on the player terminal 30 side via a web browser or other application.

In the present embodiment, the game providing server 10 can be configured by using a plurality of computers, each of which has the hardware configuration described above. For example, the server 10 may be composed of one or more server devices.

The game providing server 10 configured in this way has functions as a web server and an application server, and executes various processes in response to a request from a web browser or other application installed on the player terminal 30. Then, screen data (for example, HTML data), control data, and the like corresponding to the result of the processing are transmitted to the player terminal 30. The player terminal 30 displays a web page or other screen based on the received data.

The player terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a computer processor 31, a main memory 32, an input / output I / F 33, a communication I / F 34, and a storage (storage device). 35, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 31 is configured as a CPU, GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 35 or the like into the main memory 32, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 32 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The input / output I / F 33 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with an operator and the like. The input / output I / F 33 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the input / output I / F 33 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 35 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The program stored in the storage 35 can be downloaded and installed from the application market or the like.

In the present embodiment, the player terminal 30 can be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, a personal computer, a game-dedicated terminal, or the like.

The user (game player) of the player terminal 30 configured in this way is provided by the server 10 by executing communication with the server 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the storage 35 or the like. You can play the game you want to play.

Next, the function of the game providing server 10 of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the computer processor 11 of the server 10 executes an instruction included in a program (for example, at least a part of the game program 40) read into the main memory 12 to execute the game progress control unit 111. And, it is configured to function as a predetermined value management unit 112.

The game progress control unit 111 is configured to execute various processes related to controlling the progress of the game. For example, the game progress control unit 111 transmits screen data and control data of various screens related to the game to the player terminal 30, and responds to an operation input by the player via the screen displayed on the player terminal 30. Various processes (including various processes for advancing the game) are executed, and screen data, control data, and the like corresponding to the results of the processes are transmitted to the player terminal 30.

The predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to execute various processes related to the management of the predetermined value used in the game. In the present embodiment, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to present to the player a predetermined screen including at least a part of a plurality of cells whose predetermined value is associated with at least a part thereof. For example, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to transmit screen data, control data, and the like of the predetermined screen to the player terminal 30.

In this embodiment, the plurality of cells are arranged so as to form a route having at least one branch. Also, the route is configured to have, for example, one start point and one or more end points.

Further, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to repeatedly accept selections by players of cells included in a plurality of cells so that they are sequentially selected in a predetermined direction from the start point to the end point of the route via a predetermined screen. Has been done. That is, the plurality of squares are selected by the player in order from the start point to the end point along the path composed of the plurality of squares.

Further, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to activate the predetermined value associated with the square selected by the player. For example, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to activate the predetermined value associated with the specific cell according to the selection of the specific cell by the player.

As described above, the game providing server 10 in the present embodiment activates a predetermined value associated with the square selected by the player among the plurality of squares constituting the route having a branch, and the selection of such a square is performed by the route. It is performed in order from the start point to the end point of. Therefore, for example, the predetermined value to be activated differs depending on the square selected in the branch, and the player can find the selection of the square interesting. In this way, the game providing server 10 can improve the game-likeness of the mechanism for imparting the value used in the game.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined value includes various kinds of electronic and virtual values, for example, but is not limited to these, and various contents (characters, items, etc.) and various influences on the progress of the game. Including effects, etc.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined value management unit 112 gives a predetermined object in which a plurality of squares are arranged to the player, and a predetermined screen including at least a part of the plurality of cells arranged in the predetermined object owned by the player. Can be configured to present. Such a configuration enables the activation of a predetermined value using a predetermined object.

In this case, a plurality of predetermined objects may be given to the player. The plurality of predetermined objects are typically configured such that the arrangement of the masses (the shape of the path), the associated predetermined value, and / or the combination of the masses and the predetermined value are different from each other. For example, the predetermined value management unit 112 displays at least a part of a predetermined screen (at least a part of a plurality of squares arranged in the specified predetermined object) corresponding to the predetermined object designated by the player among the plurality of predetermined objects owned by the player. In addition to presenting a predetermined screen including), it may be configured to manage the state of mass selection for each predetermined object held by the player. Such a configuration enables selection of cells for each predetermined object (validation of predetermined value).

In addition, the predetermined object is associated with (for example, equipped) with the content (character, item, etc.) used in the game, and the predetermined value is updated (enhanced) with the parameters of the content. It may be an effect for correction, addition, etc.). For example, the game progress control unit 111 is configured to associate the predetermined object with content (for example, content selected by the player from a plurality of contents owned by the player) in response to an instruction by the player. When a given object is associated with content, the enabled effect of the effects associated with at least a portion of the cells placed on the given object is applied to the content (eg,). The parameters are updated.). Such a configuration makes it possible to update the parameters of the content through the association of predetermined objects.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of objects that can be associated with one content may be increased according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. In this case, the effect of increasing such an upper limit value may be set as a predetermined value associated with the mass, and the predetermined condition may be the activation of the predetermined value. Such a configuration can facilitate the player's possession of multiple objects.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined value associated with the mass may be the content (character, item, etc.) used in the game. In this case, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to give the content associated with the square selected by the player to the player. Such a configuration improves the game-likeness of the mechanism for imparting content to the player.

In the present embodiment, when a player selects a square, a predetermined item owned by the player may be consumed. Predetermined items include various electronic and virtual items, such as coins and points. For example, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to consume a predetermined number of predetermined items held by the player in accordance with the selection of one cell. The predetermined item is given to the player at various timings, for example, is given according to the progress of the game, or is given by a lottery (gacha). Such a configuration can improve the fun of acquiring a predetermined item.

In the present embodiment, regardless of the cells in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction (that is, the direction from the end point to the start point of the path) and the cells other than the cells in the predetermined direction, depending on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions. It may be possible to select an arbitrary cell or the like). In this case, such an effect may be set as a predetermined value associated with the mass, and a predetermined condition may be used to activate the predetermined value. Such a configuration can further improve the game quality.

In the present embodiment, a predetermined screen including at least a part of a plurality of cells is a cell within a first range based on a cell currently selectable (for example, a cell within a predetermined range in a predetermined direction from a cell currently selectable). Etc.), the display of cells in the second range on the end point side of the first range may be restricted as compared with the display. For example, the predetermined screen is configured so that the squares in the first range are displayed while the squares in the second range are not displayed. Further, for example, the predetermined screen is configured so that the cells in the first range are displayed together with the associated predetermined value, while the cells in the second range are displayed without the associated predetermined value. In such a configuration, since the information about the square on the end point side is limited, the game playability can be further improved.

In the present embodiment, the first range in which the display of squares is not restricted on the predetermined screen may be expanded according to the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions. In this case, the effect of expanding the first range may be set as a predetermined value associated with the mass, and the predetermined condition may be the activation of the predetermined value. Such a configuration can further improve the game quality.

Further, the predetermined screen may include predetermined information regarding the predetermined value associated with at least a part of the plurality of cells, and the predetermined information may be configured so that the cell associated with the predetermined value is not specified. Such a configuration makes it possible to inform the player of a predetermined value that can be activated without specifying the mass, and as a result, the game playability can be further improved.

In the present embodiment, the settings of a plurality of cells may be changed according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. In this case, such an effect may be set as a predetermined value associated with the mass, and a predetermined condition may be used to activate the predetermined value. For example, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to change the association of predetermined values (combination of cells and predetermined values) with respect to a plurality of cells according to the satisfaction of predetermined conditions. Further, for example, the predetermined value management unit 112 is configured to add a new mass (extend the route) at the end point of the route according to the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. Further, for example, the predetermined value management unit 112 may change a route composed of a plurality of squares (for example, change the number of squares and / or the shape of the route, etc.) according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. It is composed of. Such a configuration can further improve the game quality.

In the present embodiment, the selection state of a plurality of cells may be initialized according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. In this case, such an effect may be set as a predetermined value associated with the mass, and a predetermined condition may be used to activate the predetermined value. Such a configuration allows the selection of squares to be redone, and as a result, the game quality can be further improved.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of squares may be associated with a predetermined value that is advantageous for the progress of the game as the squares located closer to the end point side of the route. That is, the plurality of squares in the present embodiment are the first square to which the first value is associated and the second square located on the end point side of the first square, and the progress of the game is higher than the first value. It may be configured to include a second cell associated with a second value (eg, a character with high rarity, or an effect for enhancing content with a high degree of enhancement, etc.) that is advantageous to. The second square can also be called a "hit" square. Such a configuration can further improve the game quality.

Next, a specific example as one aspect of the game providing server 10 of the present embodiment having such a function will be described. In this example, the game providing server 10 provides an RPG. The RPG is an example of the types of games in the present embodiment, and in other examples of the present embodiment, various types of shooting games including FPS (first person shooter) and puzzle games are used. Games can be offered.

First, in this example, the information managed in each table of the game providing server 10 will be described. These tables are stored in storage 15, for example.

FIG. 2 illustrates the data items of the player information table. The table manages information about game players, and as shown, associates it with a "player account" that identifies individual players, and includes "basic information" including account name, gender, date of birth, etc. It manages information such as "the number of training points held", which is the number of training points (predetermined items) held for training characters used in the game. In this example, the training points are given to the player at various timings, for example, as a reward such as a login bonus, or as the game progresses (for example, as a reward for clearing the stage). Is granted.

FIG. 3 illustrates the data items of the bonus sheet type information table. The table manages information on the types of bonus sheets (predetermined objects) for strengthening characters, and as shown in the figure, this sheet is associated with a "sheet type ID" that identifies the types of individual bonus sheets. Information such as "mass composition information" which is information about mass composition in a type and "effect information" which is information about an effect in this sheet type is managed. A plurality of squares are arranged in the bonus sheet so as to form a route, and the mass composition information includes information regarding the arrangement (shape of the route) of the plurality of squares.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the structure of the mass. In the example of FIG. 4, ten squares B1 to B10 are arranged so as to have four layers. Specifically, the first layer at the top has one cell B1 and below it. The second layer on the side has two cells B2 and B3, the third layer below it has three cells B4 to B6, and the fourth layer at the bottom has four cells B7 to B7. It has B10. The cell B1 of the first layer is the starting point of the route and is connected to the cells B2 and B3 of the second layer. Further, the square B2 of the second layer is connected to the squares B4 and B5 of the third layer, and the square B3 of the second layer is connected to the squares B5 and B6 of the third layer. Further, the cell B4 of the third layer is connected to the cells B7 and B8 of the fourth layer, and the cell B5 of the third layer is connected to the cells B8 and B9 of the fourth layer, and is connected to the cells B8 and B9 of the third layer. The square B6 is connected to the squares B9 and B10 of the fourth layer. The squares B7 to B10 of the fourth layer are the end points of this route. In this example, each of the squares B1 to B6 can be said to be a branch point connected to the two squares in the lower hierarchy.

FIG. 5 shows another example of the mass configuration. In the example of FIG. 5, six cells B1 to B6 are arranged so as to have four layers. Specifically, the first layer at the top has one cell B1 and below it. The second layer on the side has two cells B2 and B3, the third layer below it has one cell B4, and the fourth layer at the bottom has two cells B5 and B6. Have. The cell B1 of the first layer is the starting point of the route and is connected to the cells B2 and B3 of the second layer. Further, the squares B2 and B3 of the second layer are connected to the squares B4 of the third layer, respectively. Further, the mass B4 of the third layer is connected to the cells B5 and B6 of the fourth layer. The squares B5 and B6 of the fourth layer are the end points of this route. In this example, the squares B1 and B4 can be said to be branch points connecting to the two squares in the lower hierarchy.

Information that can identify the mass configuration as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 is set in the mass configuration information of the bonus sheet type information table. The mass configuration illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5 is an example of the mass configuration, and the mass configuration (number of cells and / or the shape of the path, etc.) in the present embodiment is limited to these. Not done.

In addition, a plurality of effects are set in the plurality of squares arranged in the bonus sheet, and information capable of identifying these plurality of effects is set in the effect information of the bonus sheet type information table. The number of effects set in the effect information is the same as the number of squares. For example, 10 effects are set in the effect information of the sheet type having the structure of the squares illustrated in FIG. 4, and FIG. 5 shows. Six effects are set in the effect information of the sheet type having the illustrated mass configuration. As will be described in detail later, in this example, the effect is assigned to each of the plurality of squares at the timing when the bonus sheet is given to the player. In another example of the present embodiment, the effect is assigned to each of the plurality of cells in advance in the type of the bonus sheet.

FIG. 6 illustrates the data items of the possessed character management table. The table manages information about a character owned by a player, and as shown in the figure, associates it with a combination of a "player account" that identifies an individual player and a "character ID" that identifies an individual character. It manages information such as "parameter information" which is information about various parameters possessed by this character and "setting sheet ID" which identifies a bonus sheet set for this character. The parameter information includes, for example, information on the values of abilities such as offensive power, defensive power, and intelligence, and the types of skills possessed.

FIG. 7 illustrates the data items possessed by the possession bonus sheet management table. The table manages information about each square placed on the bonus sheet held by the player, and as shown in the figure, a "player account" that identifies an individual player, a "sheet ID" that identifies an individual bonus sheet, In addition, the "sheet type ID" indicating the type of this bonus sheet is associated with the combination of the "mass ID" that identifies the individual cells included in the bonus sheet, and the information regarding the effect set in this cell. Information such as "effect information" and "selected flag" indicating whether or not this cell has been selected by the player is managed. As described above, in this example, the selection state of the square is managed for each bonus sheet held by the player.

In this example, the bonus sheet is given to the player at a predetermined timing. For example, the bonus sheet is given to the player as a login bonus, as a reward for clearing a stage or the like, or as a prize for gacha. The grant of the bonus sheet is reflected in the holding bonus sheet management table.

In addition, the bonus sheet is given with the identification of the bonus sheet type. The sheet type is, for example, specified by the player or automatically specified by the server 10 (for example, pre-specified or randomly selected). When a bonus sheet is given to a player, the effect set for the sheet type is assigned to the number of squares corresponding to the sheet type. The allocation of effects to such squares is performed according to a predetermined rule, for example, random allocation is performed. The effect information of each square in the possession bonus sheet management table is set according to the allocation result of such effects.

Next, the operation when selecting the squares arranged on the bonus sheet will be described. FIG. 8 illustrates a bonus sheet screen 50 (predetermined screen) for selecting cells arranged on the bonus sheet. As shown in the figure, the screen 50 has a square display area 52 for displaying a plurality of squares arranged on a bonus sheet, a sheet switching button 54 for switching a bonus sheet to be selected as a square, and a confirmation button. It has 56 and. Further, the bonus sheet screen 50 displays the number of training points held by the player (managed in the player information table) on the upper left side of the confirmation button 56. When the sheet switching button 54 is selected, a screen including a list of bonus sheets owned by the player is displayed, and the player can switch the bonus sheet to be displayed in the mass display area 52 via the screen.

In the square display area 52, a plurality of squares are arranged so as to form a route. The configuration of the cells displayed in the mass display area 52 of FIG. 8 corresponds to the configuration of the cells illustrated in FIG. Specifically, in the mass display area 52 of FIG. 8, the mass B1 of the first layer, which is the starting point of the route, is arranged at the left end thereof, and on the right side thereof, the two cells B2 of the second layer, B3s are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and on the right side thereof, three squares B4 to B6 in the third layer are arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and on the right side thereof, each of them is the end point of the route. The four squares B7 to B10 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. Each square B1 to 10 has a regular hexagonal shape. For each of the squares B1 to B6 constituting the branch point in the route, the two squares tangent to the two sides on the right side are the branch destinations.

The bonus sheet screen 50 of FIG. 8 corresponds to a state in which none of the squares is selected in the square display area 52. In this state, the player can first select only the square B1 corresponding to the start point of the route. In this case, as shown in the figure, the set effects (specifically, specifically, the squares B1 of the first layer that can be selected at the present time, and the squares B2 and B3 of the second layer that are the next layers) are set. "STR + 1," "DEX + 1," and "skill 1 acquisition") are displayed. On the other hand, the set effects are not displayed for the cells B4 to B6 of the third layer and the cells B7 to B10 of the fourth layer. As described above, in this example, the cells in the range (first range) up to the next layer (second layer in FIG. 8) after the layer to which the currently selectable cells belong (first layer in FIG. 8) are referred to. While the set effect is displayed, the set effect is not displayed for the cells in the range (second range) closer to the end point side than the range (the cells in the third and fourth layers in FIG. 8).

FIG. 9 illustrates a mass display area 52 when the mass B1 is tentatively selected. Such provisional selection of squares is performed, for example, by tapping the square display area 52. As shown in the figure, the tentatively selected square B1 changes its appearance to the corresponding appearance, and in this example, its outline becomes a thick line.

If the confirmation button 56 on the bonus sheet screen 50 is selected while the cell B1 is temporarily selected, the selection of the cell B1 is confirmed. When the selection of the square B1 is confirmed, the selected flag in the holding bonus sheet management table is updated. Further, when the selection of the square B1 is confirmed, the player's training points are consumed, and specifically, a predetermined number of points (for example, 5 points) are deducted from the number of training points held in the player information table.

FIG. 10 illustrates a mass display area 52 after the selection of the mass B1 is confirmed. As shown in the figure, the appearance of the square B1 whose selection is confirmed has changed to the corresponding appearance, and specifically, the background color thereof has been changed. Further, according to the confirmation of the selection of the square B1, the squares B2 and B3 of the second layer can be selected at that time, and the set effect (the effect set for the squares B4 to B6 of the third layer which is the next layer) ( Specifically, "skill 2 acquisition", "AGI + 1", and "VIT + 1) will be displayed. As described above, in this example, the hierarchy to which the currently selectable cells belong (the thirst in FIG. 10). For the cells in the range up to the next layer (third layer in FIG. 10) of the second layer), the set effect is displayed, while the cells in the range on the end point side of the range (fourth layer in FIG. 10). The set effect is not displayed for the cells in the hierarchy.

FIG. 11 illustrates the area 52 when the cell B2 is tentatively selected from the state of the cell display area 52 of FIG. In this case, as shown in the figure, the non-selectable object NE is arranged in the third-layer square B6, which cannot be selected when the selection of the selected square B2 is confirmed. The player can recognize the cells that cannot be selected (that is, the effect that cannot be activated) if the selection of the cells being selected is confirmed by the object NE.

If the confirmation button 56 on the bonus sheet screen 50 is selected while the cell B2 is temporarily selected, the selection of the cell B2 is confirmed. When the selection of the square B2 is confirmed, the selected flag in the holding bonus sheet management table is updated. Further, when the selection of the square B2 is confirmed, the player's training points are consumed, and specifically, a predetermined number of points are deducted from the number of training points held in the player information table.

FIG. 12 illustrates the mass display area 52 after the selection of the mass B2 is confirmed. As shown in the figure, the appearance of the square B2 whose selection has been confirmed has changed to the corresponding appearance, and specifically, the background color thereof has been changed. Further, according to the confirmation of the selection of the mass B2, the appearances of the second layer cell B3, the third layer cell B6, and the fourth layer cell B10, which are determined to be unselectable, change to the corresponding appearances. Specifically, the outline is a broken line. Further, according to the confirmation of the selection of the square B2, the squares B4 and B5 of the third layer can be selected at that time, and the set effect (the effect set for the squares B7 to B10 of the fourth layer which is the next layer). Specifically, "INT + 1", "SPD + 1", "DEF + 1", and "skill 3 acquisition") will be displayed. As described above, in this example, the cells in the range up to the next layer (fourth layer in FIG. 12) of the layer to which the currently selectable cells belong (third layer in FIG. 12) are set. The effect is displayed.

FIG. 13 illustrates the area 52 when the cell B5 is tentatively selected from the state of the cell display area 52 of FIG. In this case, as shown in the figure, the non-selectable object NE is arranged in the square B7 of the fourth layer, which cannot be selected when the selection of the selected square B5 is confirmed.

In this way, the player selects cells along the path in order from the start point to the end point (from the first layer to the fourth layer) of the path composed of the plurality of cells displayed in the cell display area 52. FIG. 14 illustrates a bonus sheet screen 50 in a state in which the selection of cells (specifically, cells B1, B2, B5, B8) of each layer from the first layer to the fourth layer is confirmed. As shown in the bonus sheet screen 50, when the selection of cells in all the layers up to the fourth layer is confirmed, the setting button 58 is arranged instead of the confirmation button 56. The setting button 58 is an object for setting (associating) the corresponding bonus sheet (displayed bonus sheet) with the character. When the button 58 is selected, a screen for selecting a character for setting a bonus sheet from a plurality of characters owned by the player is displayed, and the player displays the corresponding bonus sheet via the screen. It can be set for the character. When the bonus sheet is set for the character, the setting sheet ID of the possessed character information table is updated.

In another example of the present embodiment, the bonus sheet may be set (associated) with a specific character in advance. In this case, the bonus sheet is released according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that the level is the maximum value or a condition that the evolution stage is the maximum value) regarding the associated character (for example, a condition that the level is the maximum value). For example, the mass can be selected.)

In this example, when a bonus sheet is set for a character, the effect enabled on that sheet (the effect set for the selected square. By referring to the selected flag in the holding bonus sheet management table. Specified) applies to the character. In the example of FIG. 14, from the first layer to the fourth layer, "1 is added to the STR (strength) value", "1 is added to the DEX (dexterity) value", and "AGI". Masses B1, B2, B5, and B8 that have the effects of "1 is added to the (lightness) value" and "1 is added to the SPD (speed) value" are selected. So these effects are applied to the character (the values of these parameters are updated).

In this example, the upper limit of the number of bonus sheets that can be set for one character may be increased according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. For example, normally, the upper limit of the number of bonus sheets that can be set for one character is limited to 1, while the upper limit may be set to a predetermined value of 2 or more depending on the use of a predetermined item. .. Further, the effect of increasing the upper limit value may be set as an effect of setting the square of the bonus sheet. In this case, for example, when a bonus sheet in which a square with such an effect is selected is set for a character, the upper limit of the bonus sheet that can be set for the character is increased, and an additional bonus sheet is set. Is possible.

In the above example, the effect for strengthening the character is enabled by using the bonus sheet, but contents such as characters and items may be added. In this case, for example, the player can acquire the content set in the square by selecting the square included in the plurality of squares.

In the above example, the cells are selected in order from the start point to the end point of the path composed of a plurality of cells, but the cells other than the cells in the direction are selected according to the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions. You may be able to do it. For example, normally, cells are selected in order from the start point to the end point of the route, while depending on the use of a predetermined item (for example, consumption of a larger number of training points than usual). You may allow the selection of any cell. Further, the effect of allowing such selection of squares may be set as the effect of setting the squares of the bonus sheet. In this case, for example, when a cell in which such an effect is set is selected, the selection of an arbitrary cell is allowed in the subsequent selection of the cell.

In the above example, on the bonus sheet screen 50, information (predetermined information) regarding a plurality of effects set in each of the plurality of cells may be displayed. For example, a list of effects that are not displayed in the square display area 52 may be displayed without specifying the square in which the effect is set. In this way, the player can know, for example, the effect set on the square near the end point of the route without specifying the square.

In the above example, for the cells in the first range up to the next layer of the layer to which the currently selectable cells belong, the set effect is displayed, while the first one on the end point side of the first range. The set effect is not displayed for the squares within the second range, but the squares themselves may not be displayed for the squares within the second range. In other words, the mass display area 52 may be configured to display only the cells in the range up to the next layer of the layer to which the currently selectable cells belong.

Further, the range in which the display is not restricted (the range up to the next layer of the layer to which the currently selectable cell belongs) may be expanded according to the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. For example, normally, the range up to the next layer of the layer to which the currently selectable square belongs is set to the range where the display is not restricted, while at the present time, depending on the use of a predetermined item (for example, a training point is included). The range up to the next layer of the layer to which the cell to which the cell selectable in can belong may be set to the range where the display is not restricted. Further, the effect of expanding the range in this way may be set as an effect of setting the square of the bonus sheet. In this case, for example, when the selection of the square in which such an effect is set is confirmed, the range in which the display is not restricted is expanded.

In the above-mentioned example, the setting of a plurality of squares arranged on the bonus sheet may be changed according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. For example, the composition of the squares (number of squares and / or the shape of the path) and / or the assignment of effects may be changed according to the use of a predetermined item (for example, a growing point is included). You may. Further, a mass may be added at the end point of the route according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Further, the effect of changing the setting of a plurality of squares in this way may be an effect of setting the squares of the bonus sheet. In this case, for example, when the selection of the squares in which such effects are set is confirmed, the settings of the plurality of squares are changed.

In the above-described example, the selection state of a plurality of squares arranged on the bonus sheet may be initialized according to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. For example, according to the use of a predetermined item (for example, a training point is included), the selection state of the square is initialized, and the selected flag of the possession bonus sheet management table is cleared. Further, the effect of initializing the selection state of the square in this way may be set as the effect of setting the square of the bonus sheet. In this case, for example, when the selection of the square in which such an effect is set is confirmed, the selection of the previous squares is cleared.

In the above example, the effect set on the square on the end point side of the route may be an effect more advantageous to the progress of the game than the effect set on the square on the start point side of the route. For example, the effect of "1 is added to the STR (strength) value" is set for the squares in the second layer, while the "STR (strength) value" is set for the cells in the fourth layer. The effect of "adding 10" may be set.

The game providing server 10 according to the present embodiment described above has a predetermined value (for example, an effect for strengthening a character) associated with a square selected by a player among a plurality of squares constituting a route having a branch. Is enabled, and the selection of such cells is performed in order from the start point to the end point of the route. Therefore, for example, the predetermined value to be activated differs depending on the square selected in the branch, and the player can find the selection of the square interesting. In this way, the game providing server 10 can improve the game-likeness of the mechanism for imparting the value used in the game.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a part or all of the functions of the game providing server 10 in the above-described embodiment are realized by the cooperation of the game providing server 10 and the player terminal 30, or the player terminal 30. Can only be achieved by.

The processes and procedures described herein are implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof, other than those expressly described. For example, the processes and procedures described herein are realized by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a magnetic disk. Further, the processes and procedures described in the present specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processes and procedures and executed by various computers.

Even if it is explained that the processes and procedures described herein are performed by a single device, software, component, module, such processes or procedures are performed by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple devices. Can be executed by a component of, and / or multiple modules. The software and hardware components described herein can also be realized by integrating them into fewer components or by breaking them down into more components.

In the present specification, when the components of the invention are described as either singular or plural, or even when the components of the invention are described without limitation to either singular or plural, they should be understood separately in the context. Except for, the component may be either singular or plural.

10 Game providing server 11 Computer processor 111 Game progress control unit 112 Predetermined value management unit 15 Storage 30 Player terminal 40 Game program 50 Bonus sheet screen 52 Mass display area B1 to B10 Mass NE Non-selectable object

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A system comprising one or more computer processors to provide a game, wherein the one or more computer processors respond to the execution of a readable instruction.
A predetermined screen including at least a part of the plurality of squares whose predetermined value used in the game is a plurality of squares associated with at least a part thereof and arranged so as to form a route having at least one branch. And the steps to present to the player
A step of repeatedly accepting selection by a player of cells included in the plurality of cells so that the cells are sequentially selected in a predetermined direction from the start point to the end point of the path via the predetermined screen.
To activate the predetermined value associated with the square selected by the player.
system. The one or more computer processors further execute a step of giving the player a predetermined object in which the plurality of squares are arranged.
The presenting step includes presenting the predetermined screen including at least a part of the plurality of squares arranged in the predetermined object owned by the player.
The system of claim 1. The presenting step includes presenting the predetermined screen corresponding to the predetermined object designated by the player among the plurality of predetermined objects owned by the player.
The accepting step includes managing the selection state of the squares included in the plurality of squares for each of the predetermined objects held by the player.
The system of claim 2. The one or more computer processors further perform a step of associating the predetermined object with the content used in the game in response to instructions from the player.
The predetermined value includes the effect of updating the parameters of the content associated with the predetermined object.
The system of claim 2 or 3. The associating step includes increasing the upper limit of the number of the predetermined objects that can be associated with one content according to the satisfaction of the first condition.
The system of claim 4. The predetermined value includes the content used in the game.
The activation step comprises granting the player the content associated with the square selected by the player.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The accepting step includes consuming a predetermined item owned by the player in connection with the selection of the squares included in the plurality of squares.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The accepting step includes enabling selection of a cell other than the cell in the predetermined direction according to the satisfaction of the second condition.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The predetermined screen is limited in displaying the cells in the second range on the end point side of the cells in the first range as compared with the display of the cells in the first range based on the cells currently selectable. Is configured as
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The predetermined screen is configured so that the squares in the first range are displayed while the squares in the second range are not displayed.
The system of claim 9. The predetermined screen is configured so that the cells in the first range are displayed together with the associated predetermined value, while the cells in the second range are displayed without the associated predetermined value. ,
The system of claim 9. The predetermined screen is configured such that the first range is expanded according to the satisfaction of the third condition.
The system according to any one of claims 9 to 11. The predetermined screen includes predetermined information regarding the predetermined value associated with at least a part of the plurality of cells, and is configured so that the cell associated with the predetermined value is not specified.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 12. The one or more computer processors further execute a step of changing the settings of the plurality of cells according to the satisfaction of the fourth condition.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The changing step comprises changing the association of the predetermined value with respect to the plurality of cells.
The system of claim 14. The modification step comprises adding a new mass at the end of the path.
The system of claim 14 or 15. The accepting step includes initializing the selection state of the plurality of cells according to the satisfaction of the fifth condition.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 16. The plurality of squares are a first square to which the first value is associated and a second square located closer to the end point side than the first square, and the first square is more advantageous to the progress of the game than the first value. 2 Including the second cell with which the value is associated,
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 17. A method of providing a game that is run by one or more computers.
A predetermined screen including at least a part of the plurality of squares whose predetermined value used in the game is a plurality of squares associated with at least a part thereof and arranged so as to form a route having at least one branch. And the process of presenting to the player
A step of repeatedly accepting selection by a player of cells included in the plurality of cells so that the cells are sequentially selected in a predetermined direction from the start point to the end point of the path via the predetermined screen.
A step of activating the predetermined value associated with the square selected by the player.
Method. A program for providing games to one or more computers
A predetermined screen including at least a part of the plurality of squares whose predetermined value used in the game is a plurality of squares associated with at least a part thereof and arranged so as to form a route having at least one branch. And the process of presenting to the player
A process of repeatedly accepting selection by a player of cells included in the plurality of cells so that the cells are sequentially selected in a predetermined direction from the start point to the end point of the path via the predetermined screen.
The process of activating the predetermined value associated with the square selected by the player is executed.
program.

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