JP2022122050A - Information processor, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processor, an information processing method, and a program capable of urging many users to participate in a game by increasing its fun.SOLUTION: An information processor includes: an information acquisition part in which a second user who does not perform movement operation to a first object that can travel on a field of a game according to a first user's operation acquires designation information based on designation operation performed for designating a target object existing on the field; and a display control part for displaying a guide object for showing a positional relationship on the field between the first object and the target object on a first terminal that at least the first user uses on the basis of designation information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program.

Conventionally, in a computer game, a part of a field in which a plurality of enemy characters are present is displayed on the game screen, and other characters outside the game screen (for example, enemy characters not displayed on the game screen) are selected as targets for attack. A game is known that can be attacked by
For example, in Patent Document 1, an enemy character outside the game screen can be set as an attack target. It is disclosed to display a related display connecting between and.

JP 2017-012423 A

However, in Patent Document 1, in order to display the related display object, the player (user) must set the enemy character outside the game screen as an attack target in advance. In other words, if the user cannot grasp the position of the enemy character outside the game screen, the enemy character cannot be set as an attack target in the first place, and the related display object cannot be displayed. Therefore, it is not possible for the user to accurately target and attack an enemy character outside the game screen, the position of which the user cannot grasp. And if the game becomes less interesting in this way, there is a risk that the number of users participating in the game will not increase.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of enhancing the interest of a game and encouraging many users to participate in the game.

An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention provides an information processing apparatus in which a second user who does not perform a movement operation on a first object that can be moved on a game field in response to an operation by a first user is an object existing on the field. an information acquisition unit that acquires designation information based on a designation operation performed to designate an object; and a display control unit that causes the first terminal used by to display.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved, and many users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game system including an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a field. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st screen displayed during a game. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd screen displayed during a game. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the first screen during guide object display rendering; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the second screen during the guide object display effect; It is a figure which shows an example of the field during a joint play. 1 is an explanatory diagram of functions of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st user's user information. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd user's user information. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a first user-side flow according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 illustrates a second user-side flow according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a guide object display processing flow according to one embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
It should be noted that the embodiment described below is merely an example given to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention can be changed or improved from the embodiments described below without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Of course, this invention also includes equivalents thereof.

In addition, the examples of screens described in this specification and drawings are only examples, and the screen configuration and design, the contents of display information, GUI (Graphical User Interface), etc., may vary depending on system design specifications, user preferences, etc. can be freely designed according to the requirements, and can be changed as appropriate.

<Regarding the game according to the present embodiment>
The communication system (hereinafter referred to as information processing system S) shown in FIG. When notated, the game is provided to the first user, the second user, and the third user (the same shall apply hereinafter).

A game is a user terminal for game play (when simply referred to as a user terminal, includes the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12 and the third terminal 13; the same shall apply hereinafter) while watching the game screen. It is content played by operating a user terminal, and is an online game (electronic game) provided using the information processing system S in this embodiment. When the user performs a game play operation on the user terminal, the user terminal receives data for game progress distributed from a server computer (hereinafter referred to as server 10) of the game provider. The user terminal outputs video and audio corresponding to the received data, and the user progresses the game while confirming the output video and audio. Also, the user terminal transmits data indicating the details of the user's operation to the server 10, and the server 10 transmits data for progressing the game according to the details of the user's operation. Such data transmission/reception between the server 10 and the user terminal is repeated until the user finishes playing the game.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the game of the present embodiment, a first user operates a first object, which is a type of object (game object), to create a plurality of game constituent units called areas prepared in the game. to play The area is an in-game space set for the purpose of clearing, and is a two-dimensional or three-dimensional virtual space.

Each area has a field set as a play area, and background objects such as obstacles are placed on the field. A field is a region (a region in which a floor is arranged) that is set within an area and in which the first object can move. Auxiliary objects such as items are scattered on the field, and when the first object comes into contact with these auxiliary objects, some kind of effect is given to the first object, such as recovering the physical strength of the first object. Effective. An enemy character appears on the field and attacks or interferes with the first object operated by the first user while approaching or moving away from the first object. In the game of this embodiment, the contents (clearing conditions, difficulty level, types, strengths or numbers of enemy characters that appear, etc.) change for each area. For example, among the enemy characters that appear on the field, if a boss character in that area is defeated, or if all the enemy characters that appear on the field are annihilated are set as clear conditions, those clear conditions are set. If it is satisfied, it means that the area has been cleared, and you can proceed to the next area.

The object is a general term for game media such as characters (including enemy characters) and items that appear in the game. is a character (player character) that is operated when playing a game. The first object is set with attributes, and parameters that are values indicating capabilities such as level, physical strength (life), offensive power, defensive power, and movement power (speed). These parameters increase and decrease according to the progress of the user's game. For example, when attacked by an enemy character, physical strength decreases, and by using or equipping an item such as a weapon, attack power increases or decreases according to parameters set for the item.

Characters that make up the first object and enemy characters include living things such as people, animals and plants, machines such as vehicles and robots, non-machine things, fictitious characters such as ghosts and monsters, or other similar characters. A character etc. are mentioned.

An item is an object used by the user in the game, and is a substance that supports or hinders the user. Items include, for example, those that change the parameters of the first object, such as recovering physical strength or increasing attack power of the first object. Moreover, not only those that exhibit an advantageous effect for the user, but also those that exhibit a disadvantageous effect for the user, such as temporarily reducing the moving force of the first object, are included. Items include in-game currency. The in-game currency can be used as currency (exchange medium) in the game, can be exchanged for other items or characters, or can be consumed for special plays.

In addition, in the game of the present embodiment, each user has a different role in the game, and the play styles of the users who play the game differ between the first user and the second user. That is, the play for the first user is to operate the first terminal 11, move the first object on the field as described above, escape from the enemy character, or attack the enemy character. be. On the other hand, the second user does not operate the first object by himself and does not directly attack the enemy character. That is, the play for the second user (drone play) is to operate the second terminal 12, move the second object not on the field but above the field (a different movable range from the first object), It is to support or hinder the first user while watching the play of the user (the action of the first object on the field operated by the first user) from a bird's-eye view. Specifically, a guide object, which will be described later, is displayed on the field. Also, an object such as an item that exerts some kind of effect on the first user is thrown onto the field, or a target pin is hit at arbitrary coordinates on the field. It should be noted that some effect is not limited to an effect advantageous to the first user, such as improving the game play situation, but also an effect disadvantageous to the first user, such as increasing the number of enemy characters, such as worsening the game play situation. Including effects.

The second object is a character operated by the second user when playing the game. As the character that constitutes the second object, a character that imitates an aircraft such as a drone, a balloon, an airship, an airplane, or a helicopter is suitable because the character moves over the field. While the first object cannot move to a position where a background object such as an obstacle on the field exists, the second object is not restricted in movement by the background object such as an obstacle on the field. Also, the second object emits light from above the field to above the field at all times or when instructed by the second user. The second object does not directly attack or be directly attacked by enemy characters, so parameters such as offensive power or defensive power are not set, but level, movement power (speed), light intensity, etc. Parameters related to the irradiation range, possible irradiation time, etc. are set. These parameters increase and decrease according to the progress of the user's game.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the first screen G1 displayed on the first terminal 11 operated by the first user, a first object, which is the avatar of the first user operated by the first user, and an image of the first object. A field (portion of a field) near the current position is displayed. Also, when the first object moves on the field, a portion including the first object is displayed according to the movement. At this time, the area of the field displayed on the first screen G1 is limited to the periphery of the first object (near the current position), which is narrower than the area displayed on the second screen G2, which will be described later. Therefore, the first user has a narrower field of view than the second user, and can only see enemy characters existing near the first object. , an enemy character waiting at the destination of the movement, or an enemy character before entering the first screen G1 from outside the first screen G1, etc.) cannot be visually recognized. In this embodiment, the movement operation to move the first object on the field and the attack operation to the enemy character are performed by touching the screen (touch panel) of the first terminal 11 with a fingertip and performing a predetermined action. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it can be operated by a controller or the like that is separate from the screen.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, on the second screen G2 displayed on the second terminal 12 operated by the second user, a game play image of the first user playing the game is displayed. be done. At this time, it is possible to display part or all of the field from a bird's-eye view on the second screen G2, and to show parts of the field other than the part shown on the first screen G1. Therefore, the second user can visually recognize a wider range than the range displayed on the first screen G1, and has visual superiority over the first user. At this time, it is preferable that the range of the field displayed on the second screen G2 is 1/2 of the entire field at maximum, and is about the same as that of the first screen G1 at minimum. Note that the area transition is performed at the same timing as the first user, the area that the second user can view is limited to the area where the first user plays, and the second user can view the fields of the areas after the first user before the first user. can't see

The location and range of the field to be displayed on the second screen G2 can be arbitrarily designated by the second user as long as it is within the field in the area where the first user is playing, and can be changed. For example, a range including the vicinity of the current position of the first object operated by the cheering first user (or the first user of the same team) can be designated and displayed. In this embodiment, the location of the field displayed on the second screen G2 corresponds to the location of the second object operated by the second user. That is, since a field within a predetermined range with the position of the second object as a base point is displayed on the second screen G2, the second user can move the second object over the field to display the second screen G2. You can change the location of the displayed fields. Also, the range of the field displayed on the second screen G2 can be changed (enlarged/reduced). The zoom slider may be moved by touching it with a fingertip, or may be changed by performing a pinch-in/pinch-out operation on the screen of the second terminal 12 . Also, the second object may be operated by a controller or the like separate from the screen, or the range of the field displayed on the second screen G2 may be changed.

As described above, the second user having visual superiority can obtain information that the first user cannot visually recognize on the second screen G2, so that the information can be provided to the first user and shared. For example, by pinning an arbitrary coordinate on the field, it is possible to find out that there are enemy characters invisible to the first user, that there are many enemy characters on the field ahead, or that there are many enemy characters on the field ahead. can notify the first user that an auxiliary object (item) is placed. In addition, when a pin is driven outside the first screen G1, information indicating the existence of the pin may be notified on the outer circumference of the first screen G1. Also, the pin may display information about the second user who typed (information that can identify the second user, such as a name).

Also, the second user operates the second object to specify a target object such as a boss character existing on the field, and a guide object indicating the positional relationship on the field between the first object and the specified target object. can also be displayed. Specifically, when the relationship between the position of the target object and the position of the second object satisfies a predetermined condition, for example, the target object on the field is illuminated by the light from the second object moving above the field. A guide object is displayed on the first screen G1 and the second screen G2 when, for example, the object enters the irradiation range.

Here, an example of the display effect of the guide object will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. In this embodiment, the effect screen is displayed on both the first screen G1 of the first user and the second screen G2 of the second user. It should be displayed on the screen G1. In addition, in the present embodiment, a boss character in an area will be described as an example of the target object, but the target object is not limited to the boss character, and a predetermined enemy character (for example, a sub-boss character that is second strongest to the boss character), It may be a predetermined background object (for example, a building whose arrival is a condition for clearing the area), a predetermined auxiliary object (for example, an item that greatly increases parameters when obtained), or the like.

As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, when all or part of the target object is within the irradiation range of the light emitted from the second object operated by the second user, that is, when both positions When the relationship satisfies a predetermined condition, the target object is designated and the guide object is displayed. At this time, once the target object enters the irradiation range, the guide object may continue to be displayed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied, or the guide object may be hidden each time the target object moves out of the irradiation range. good. Here, the predetermined termination conditions include the case where a certain period of time has elapsed, the case where the first object is attacked by an enemy character, the case where the first object attacks the enemy character, the case where the target object is defeated, and the like. included. In this embodiment, if the second object is moved closer to the target object, the light is automatically emitted, but the light may be emitted based on the instruction of the second user.

The guide object serves as a mark indicating the positional relationship between the first object and the target object on the field, and is displayed in the area connecting the first object and the target object on the field. The guide object in this embodiment is a line (dotted line) connecting the first object and the target object. The display mode of the guide object, that is, the display time of the guide object, the display pattern such as lighting or blinking, the color and the size (thickness), etc., can be appropriately changed according to various conditions such as those exemplified below. Note that the display mode of the guide object includes the case where the guide object is not displayed.

The display mode of the guide object is changed, for example, based on the following conditions.
(a) The length of time that the second object is illuminating the target object.
For example, if the irradiation time is long, the display time of the guide object is lengthened (if irradiation can be performed for 3 seconds, the guide object is displayed for 5 seconds, etc.). Also, when the irradiation time exceeds a predetermined threshold, the guide object is continuously displayed (even if the irradiation range is deviated, the display is maintained).
(b) the distance in the field between the first object and the target object;
For example, a guide object indicating a positional relationship with a target object existing at a distant position is displayed with a thin line or a light colored line. Also, as the distance increases, the thickness of the line is gradually reduced and the color of the line is gradually reduced.
(c) Presence or absence of other objects, such as background objects or auxiliary objects, that act as obstacles between the first object and the target object on the field.
For example, if there is an obstacle between the first object and the target object that interferes with the attack, the guide object blinks. Also, at this time, if the obstacle is outside the first screen G1 and cannot be confirmed by the first user, information about the obstacle (information that can identify the obstacle such as name or characteristics) is also provided. may be displayed.
(d) the relationship between the attack characteristics associated with the first object and the distance on the field between the first object and the target object;
For example, a guide object indicating the positional relationship with a distant target object is displayed when the first object has a weapon such as a gun capable of attacking a distant target object, while It is not displayed when a weapon such as a sword capable of attacking the target object is possessed.
(e) The relationship between the attack characteristics associated with the first object and other objects such as background objects or auxiliary objects existing between the first object and the target object on the field.
For example, when an obstacle exists in the area connecting the first object and the target object, the guide object is displayed when the weapon possessed by the first object can attack the target object without being affected by the obstacle. , the guide object is not displayed when the weapon possessed by the first object cannot attack the target object due to the influence of the obstacle.
(f) whether the first object is ready to attack the target object;
For example, if the first object possesses a weapon that becomes usable when predetermined energy is accumulated, the guide object is displayed when the energy is accumulated.
(g) Whether or not the target object exists within the first screen G1.
For example, when the target object exists outside the first screen G1 and when it exists within the first screen G1 (including the case where the target object moves between the inside and outside of the first screen G1), the guide object , or if the target object exists within the first screen G1, the guide object is not displayed.
(h) Relationship between the first user and the second user who specified the target object.
For example, when the attributes of the first user and the second user are well matched, such as when they are on the same team in a team battle, the color of the guide object is changed, or the guide object is displayed.

Note that the display mode of the guide object is changed based on the conditions exemplified above. For example, regarding the above (a), the longer the irradiation time is, the faster the moving speed of the second object is. Alternatively, various parameters associated with the second object may be changed, such as increasing the irradiation range of the irradiated light (making it easier to specify the target object).

Also, information about the second user who performed the specifying operation may be displayed on the field together with the guide object. This is particularly effective when there are a plurality of second users, because the first user can grasp which second user's specification resulted in the display of the guide object.

The first object possesses a weapon such as a gun or a sword, and can attack the target object and other enemy characters. For example, if the weapon possessed by the first object is a gun, a bullet (attack object) fired from the first object moves from the first object as a base point and hits the target object, and the specific condition is satisfied. is satisfied, the physical strength and other parameters of the target object are reduced. Also, if the weapon possessed by the first object is a sword, the sword (attack object) swung down by the first object moves with the first object as a base point and hits the target object, thereby satisfying a specific condition. When the target object's physical strength and other parameters are reduced. Then, when the parameters such as physical strength of the target object become 0, the target object can be defeated. In addition, the amount of damage (amount of change in parameters) given to the target object when a specific condition is satisfied depends on the type of weapon (including the compatibility between the target object and the weapon), as well as the first object and the target object. and the presence or absence of an obstacle between the first object and the target object.

For example, if the weapon possessed by the first object is a projectile weapon such as a gun, the fired bullet may move in a direction indicated by the first user (for example, move linearly), or may move in a direction indicated by the first user. The second object or the target object may be moved according to the position of the second object operated by the user or the position of the target object, that is, the second object or the target object may be tracked. Also, it may move to avoid obstacles. When the guide object is not displayed, the bullet moves in the direction indicated by the first user. When the guide object is displayed, the bullet moves along the guide object. good too. That is, when the guide object is displayed, the target object may always be hit. Further, when the first user indicates a direction, if the direction indicated by the first user matches the direction indicated by the guide object, the first user is informed of the fact ( matching information) may be notified.

In addition, the game of the present embodiment is a joint-play compatible game (so-called multi-play game) in which a plurality of users can operate their respective user terminals and play together. In other words, the user can of course play alone (solo play), but can also play a so-called multi-play (hereinafter referred to as joint play) in which another user (for example, a third user) plays in a common area at the same time. The cooperative play type game includes a cooperative play game in which a plurality of users cooperate and a competitive game in which a plurality of users compete against each other, but may be of any type.

In addition, in this embodiment, the role in a game of a 3rd user is the same as that of a 1st user. In other words, the play style of the third user is to operate the third terminal 13 to move the third object on the field, escape from the enemy character, or attack the enemy character. Here, the third object is a character (player character) operated by the third user as the avatar of the third user when playing the game.

As shown in FIG. 7, in cooperative play, a guide object indicating the positional relationship on the field between the first object and the target object as well as the guide object indicating the positional relationship on the field between the third object and the target object. is also displayed on the third terminal 13 used by at least the third user. At this time, the guide object may be displayed on either the screen of the first terminal 11 (first screen G1) or the third terminal 13 (third screen) according to the progress of the game. For example, the guide object is displayed for the one of the first object and the third object that is relatively closer to the target object (FIG. 7). It is preferable to display both a guide object indicating the positional relationship with the first object and a guide object indicating the positional relationship with the third object on the second terminal 12 (second screen G2).

In the game of this embodiment, the number of users who play the game together is not particularly limited and may be set to any number, but the maximum number of players or the minimum number of players may be defined in advance. For example, the minimum number of players for the first user may be defined as one, while the minimum number of players for the second user may be defined as zero. In addition, based on the timing of entering the game, etc., a combination of 4 first users (or 3rd users) and 4 second users, totaling 8 people, will be automatically matched before the start of game play. good too. The game of the present embodiment can also be played by the first users (or third users) or by forming a team between the first users (or third users) and the second users. For example, the first user X1 and the second user Y1 can be team A, and the third user Z1 and the second user Y2 can be team B to play the game in a team battle. In addition, in the case of a team game, if the first user (or the third user) of the same team wins, the second user also wins.

The combination of users who play the game together, the members of the team, the members of the joint play, etc. are not particularly limited. Approved users (hereinafter referred to as friends) may play together or form a team.

As described above, the second user can participate in the game by supporting or interfering with the first user while viewing the play of the first user from a bird's-eye view, which is a so-called drone play. In this drone play, the second user, whose role is different from that of the first user, can see a range that the first user cannot see. By displaying the object, when the first user cannot grasp the position of the target object, the position information of the target object is notified to the first user, and the game play of the first user is supported. can be done.

<Configuration of information processing apparatus and user terminal according to the present embodiment>
Next, configurations of an information processing apparatus and a user terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is configured by a computer for distributing game data, strictly speaking, a server computer (hereinafter referred to as server 10). The server 10 is an example of a computer, and as shown in FIG. They are communicably connected, and together with the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, and the third terminal 13, construct an information processing system S for the game. The user terminals may communicate with each other via the network 14, or may directly communicate with each other via Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wifi-Direct, or the like without the network 14. FIG.

In the information processing system S of the present embodiment, the game progresses through cooperation between the server 10 and the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, and the third terminal 13 due to the configuration described above. Specifically, part of the game progress processing is performed on the server 10 side, and part of the graphic processing and the like is performed on the first terminal 11 , the second terminal 12 and the third terminal 13 . For example, the server 10 executes a program containing certain rules, logic and algorithms. On the other hand, on the first terminal 11, second terminal 12 and third terminal 13 side, the game progresses according to the same rules, logic and algorithms as the programs executed on the server 10 while synchronizing with the server 10. FIG.

Also, during joint play, a communication path for joint play is established between the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12 and the third terminal 13, and transmission and reception of various data required for joint play is performed by a known communication method. is carried out in accordance with The data at this time may be of a client-server system via the server 10 or may be of a P2P (peer-to-peer) system without the server 10 . Also, the cooperative play mode is classified into a complete synchronous type and an asynchronous type, and either mode may be adopted. The complete synchronous type includes key input synchronous method and command input method, and the asynchronous type includes server centralized processing type and client distributed processing.

The server 10 may be composed of one computer, or may be composed of a plurality of computers distributed in parallel. The server 10 may be a server computer for ASP (Application Service Provider), SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service) or IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). In this case, a series of steps in the information processing flow to be described later (except for information input and display) are executed by the above server computer, so the first terminal 11, second terminal 12 and third terminal 13 side Then, it is sufficient to input information to be handed over to the server computer, display information distributed from the server computer, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, the server 10 has a processor 21, a memory 22, a communication interface 23, and a storage 24 as hardware devices, and these devices are electrically connected via a bus 25. . The server 10 also has an operating system (OS) and a dedicated program for information processing related to the game installed as software. These programs correspond to the "programs" of the present invention. By the processor 21 operating according to the above program, the server 10 functions as an information processing device of the present invention and executes a series of processes related to the progress of the game.
The program of the present invention may be obtained by reading from a computer-readable recording medium (media), or may be obtained (downloaded) via a network such as the Internet or an intranet. good.

The processor 21 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro-Processing Unit), MCU (Micro Controller Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) or ASIC (Application specific integrated circuit) or the like.

The memory 22 is preferably composed of semiconductor memories such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory).

The communication interface 23 may be configured by, for example, a network interface card or a communication interface board. The standard of data communication by the communication interface 23 is not particularly limited, and communication by wireless LAN based on Wi-fi (registered trademark), communication by 3G to 5G or later generation mobile communication systems, or Communication based on LTE (Long Term Evolution) and the like can be mentioned.

The storage 24 includes flash memory, HDD (Hard Disc Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), FD (Flexible Disc), MO disc (Magneto-Optical disc), CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), SD It may be configured by a card (Secure Digital card), a USB memory (Universal Serial Bus memory), or the like. Further, the storage 24 may be built in the server 10, or may be attached to the server body in an external form. Furthermore, the storage 24 may be configured by an external computer (for example, a database server) or the like communicably connected to the server main body. As a technique for recording various data, a distributed ledger technique such as a block chain may be used for the purpose of avoiding unauthorized data falsification.

The server 10 distributes information necessary for progress of the game to each user, and collects and stores information from each user. The information stored by the server 10 includes information on each user (for example, user identification information, information on game play history, etc.), information on areas, and the like. In addition, the server 10 executes various information processing related to the progress of the game, including the process of displaying the guide object on the user terminal.

The first terminal 11 is the first user, the second terminal 12 is the second user, and the third terminal 13 is the client terminal operated by the third user to play the game. , a tablet terminal, a game machine, a television receiver capable of inputting information, and a wearable terminal. Note that FIG. 1 shows one each of the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, and the third terminal 13 for convenience of illustration. There are as many first terminals 11, second terminals 12, and third terminals 13 as there are users and third users.

The first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, and the third terminal 13 receive data for progressing the game from the server 10, and transmit an image (video) indicated by the data to the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, or the third terminal. 13 display or a display such as a TV connected to the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12 or the third terminal 13, or the audio is output from a speaker or the like. That is, in this embodiment, the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, and the third terminal 13 function as a display section and an audio output section. Specifically, the first screen G1 is displayed on the first terminal 11 operated by the first user, the second screen G2 is displayed on the second terminal 12 operated by the second user, and the third user operates Then, the third screen is displayed on the third terminal 13 .

In addition, the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12 and the third terminal 13 receive user's operations performed during the playing of the game, and transmit information corresponding to the details of the operations to the server 10. FIG. For example, the first user performs a movement operation on the first terminal 11 to move the first object on the field, and transmits information based on the movement operation to the server 10 . Also, the third user performs a movement operation for moving the third object on the field at the third terminal 13 and transmits first information based on the movement operation to the server 10 . On the other hand, the second user performs a designation operation for designating the target object (an operation on the second object) on the second terminal 12 and transmits information based on the designation operation to the server 10 . In addition to the above, the first user (or third user) may perform an operation to select a play style, an operation to increase the parameters of the first object (or third object), and an enemy such as a target object. An attack operation or the like for attacking the character is performed at the first terminal 11 (or the third terminal 13). In addition, the second user performs an operation of selecting a play style, a display change operation of changing a portion (field range) displayed on the second screen G2, and the like on the second terminal 12 .

<Functions of information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention>
The configuration of the server 10, which is the information processing apparatus according to this embodiment, will be described again from the functional aspect. The server 10 has a storage unit 30, an information acquisition unit 40, a display control unit 50, an information notification unit 60, and a game processing unit 70, as shown in FIG. Of these, the storage unit 30 is realized by the memory 22 or the storage 24, and the other functional units are realized by the cooperation of the hardware devices that make up the server 10 and the programs installed on the server 10. be done. When the server 10 is composed of a plurality of computers, the functions described above may be distributed so that each of the plurality of computers may exhibit different functions.
Each functional unit will be described in detail below.

(storage unit)
The storage unit 30 stores information necessary for progressing the game, and stores various kinds of information necessary for playing the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the storage unit 30 includes a user information storage unit 31, an area information storage unit 32, and the like.

The user information storage unit 31 stores first user information about a first user, second user information about a second user, and third user information about a third user for each user. The types (items) of user information stored for the first and third users differ from those for the second user.

As shown in FIG. 9, the first user information stores various pieces of information in association with a user name (identification ID or game account name) or the like that identifies each user. For example, the first user information includes the appearance of a first object that is an avatar, the initial value, upper limit value, and current value of each parameter of the first object, the current position of the first object on the area and field, and the friend Information (user name) on other registered users is included. In addition, information other than the above, for example, user's personal information such as contact information, total game play time (game play time), login history (game play date and time and game play count), game progress such as status, possession The first user information may include information such as identification information and the number of possessions of items to be purchased, payment history, and total billing amount. In addition, since the third user information has the same configuration as the first user information, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 10, the second user information is associated with a user name (identification ID or game account name) that identifies each user, and various information is stored. For example, the second user information includes the display range (area and range on the field) displayed on the second screen G2, the initial value, upper limit value and current value of each parameter of the second object, the area of the second object and the current position on the field, the designation history of the target object (accumulated time of designating the target object, etc.), information (user name) on other users registered as friends, and the like. In addition, information other than the above, for example, user's personal information such as contact information, total game play time (game play time), login history (game play date and time and game play count), game progress such as status, possession The second user information may include information such as identification information and the number of possessions of items to be purchased, payment history, and total billing amount.

The area information storage unit 32 stores playable areas in the game, including characteristics during play, such as field configuration (arrangement of background objects and auxiliary objects), types and numbers of enemy characters that appear such as target objects, difficulty levels, and so on. The number of times, play conditions, rewards for clearing the area, etc. are linked with the identification information of the area and stored.

(Information acquisition part)
The information acquisition unit 40 acquires information (data) based on operations performed by the user on the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, or the third terminal 13 during game play, to the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, or the third terminal. 3 It is obtained by communicating with the terminal 13 . The information acquisition section 40 has a first information acquisition section 41 and a second information acquisition section 42, as shown in FIG.

The first information acquisition unit 41 acquires information based on the operation performed by the first user (or the third user) on the first terminal 11 (or the third terminal 13) with the first terminal 11 (or the third terminal 13). It is acquired by communication. The information acquired by the first information acquisition unit 41 includes movement information based on a movement operation performed by the first user (or the third user) to move the first object (or the third object) on the field, and , attack information based on an attack operation of attacking an enemy character such as a target object using the first object (or third object), various types of information performed by the first user (or third user) in each scene during the game. Including selection, specification, indication, request, command, permission or denial, registration and other input operations, and the like. The information acquired by the first information acquisition unit 41 also includes information based on operations related to joint play, such as operations related to recruitment of joint play, application for joint play, and permission/denial of the application.

The second information acquisition unit 42 acquires information based on operations performed on the second terminal 12 by the second user by communicating with the second terminal 12 . The information acquired by the second information acquisition unit 42 includes movement information based on a movement operation performed by the second user to move the second object over the field, movement information for manipulating the second object to specify the target object. , and display change information based on a display change operation (in this embodiment, including a move operation for the second object) for changing the portion displayed on the second screen G2, Various selections, designations, instructions, requests, orders, permission or denial, registration and other input operations performed by the second user in each scene during the game are included. The information acquired by the second information acquisition unit 42 also includes information based on operations related to joint play, such as operations related to recruitment of joint play, application for joint play, and permission/denial of the application. Note that the movement operation for the second object may also serve as the specifying operation for specifying the target object by the second object.

(Display control unit)
By communicating with the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, or the third terminal 13, the display control unit 50 transmits information (data) necessary for progressing the game while the user is playing the game. It is distributed to the terminal 12 or the third terminal 13 to display a game screen, that is, a screen on which the result of information processing by the game processing unit 70, which will be described later, is reflected. The display control section 50 has a first display control section 51 and a second display control section 52, as shown in FIG.

The first display control unit 51 displays the first object (or or a third screen) displaying a portion of the field including the current position of the third object). Also, the first display control unit 51 causes the first screen G1 (or the third screen) to display a guide object indicating the positional relationship on the field between the first object (or the third object) and the target object. When displaying the guide object, the first display control unit 51 may change the display mode of the guide object based on the length of time that the positional relationship between the second object and the target object satisfies a predetermined condition. . The first display control unit 51 also controls the distance between the first object (or third object) and the target object on the field, and the distance between the first object (or third object) and the target object on the field. The display mode may be changed based on the presence or absence of other objects such as existing obstacles. At this time, the first display control unit 51 takes into consideration the attack characteristics of the weapon or the like possessed by the first object (or third object), and then displays the field on the field between the first object (or third object) and the target object. and the relationship with other objects such as obstacles existing between the first object (or third object) and the target object on the field.

The first display control unit 51 may display a guide object on either the first terminal 11 or the third terminal 13 during a joint play. For example, of the first object or the third object, the user terminal of the user who operates the object that exists closer to the target object, or the specific user associated with the second user who specified the target object (same A guide object is displayed on the user terminal of a team user, etc.). Also, when there are a plurality of second users, information about the second user who specified the target object (second user caused by displaying the guide object) may be displayed together with the guide object.

The second display control unit 52 causes the second user's second terminal 12 to display the second screen G2, which is a game play video showing how the first user (or the third user) is playing the game. . On the second screen G2, a part or the whole of the field is displayed from a bird's-eye viewpoint according to the position of the second object. Also, on the second screen G2, it is possible to display not only the area where the first object (or the third object) exists in the field, but also the part other than the part displayed on the first screen G1 or the like. It is also possible to change the portion of the field displayed on the second screen G2 (the range of the field) according to the display change information based on the display change operation. The second display control unit 52 also displays a guide object indicating the positional relationship on the field between the first object (or the third object) and the target object on the second screen G2, like the first screen G1 and the like. Let It should be noted that the second display control unit 52 performs substantially the same processing as the first display control unit 51 when displaying the guide object.

(Information notification unit 60)
The information notification unit 60 communicates with the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12 or the third terminal 13 to send various information (data) about the game to the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12 or the third terminal 13. The user is notified of the information by image, video, sound, or the like. The information notified by the information notification unit 60 includes, for example, the direction indicated by the first user (or the third user) in the attack operation in which the first user (or the third user) attacks an enemy character such as a target object. In addition to matching information that is notified to the first user (or third user) when the direction indicated by the guide object (for example, the direction in which a bullet is fired) matches the direction indicated by the guide object, information on the start of recruiting for joint play, and joint play Information necessary for the user to play the game, such as information on the application for and permission or rejection of the application.

(Game processing unit 70)
The game processing unit 70 executes information processing necessary for progressing the game, and more specifically, executes information processing for progressing the game according to various information acquired by the information acquisition unit 40 .

For example, based on the information acquired by the first information acquiring unit 41, the game processing unit 70 moves the first object (or the third object), or moves the first object (or the third object) to a target object or the like. It is controlled to attack the enemy character. Further, based on the information acquired by the second information acquiring unit 42, the second object is controlled to be moved or the target object is designated by the second object. When the first object (or the third object) attacks, the game processing unit 70 determines that the attack object such as the bullet fired from the first object (or the third object) hits the enemy character such as the target object. If a specific condition is satisfied, for example, a parameter such as physical strength associated with the enemy character such as the target object is decreased based on the parameter associated with the attack object. At this time, the attack object such as the bullet may be controlled to move in the direction indicated by the first user (or the third user) (the direction in which the aim is set), or automatically according to the guide object. You may control to move. Also, the second object may be controlled to move according to the position of the second object operated by the second user or the position of the enemy character, that is, to track the second object or the enemy character.

The configuration of each of the server 10, the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, and the third terminal 13 has been described above. Generally, the server 10, the first terminal 11, the second terminal 12, and the third terminal 13 have various functions other than those described above. Only the characteristic functions that produce effects will be described, and illustrations and descriptions of other known functions will be omitted.

<Information processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention>
Next, referring to FIGS. 11 to 13, among the information processing flows by the information processing system S configured as described above, a flow for progressing a game using the first terminal 11 and the second terminal 12 (hereinafter referred to as game progress flow) will be explained. The game progress flow employs the information processing method of the present invention, and in other words, each step in the game progress flow corresponds to a component of the information processing method of the present invention. In the following description, the first user-side flow regarding the first terminal 11 (FIG. 11) and the second user-side flow regarding the second terminal 12 (FIG. 12) are separately described in order to explain the game progress flow in an easy-to-understand manner. We will explain them separately.

[First user side flow]
The first user-side flow proceeds along the flow shown in FIG. 11, for example.
As shown in FIG. 11, first, the server 10 (more specifically, the first display control unit 51), which is a computer, generates display control data for displaying the first screen G1 on the first terminal 11, 14 to the first terminal 11 of the first user (S101).

The first terminal 11 that has received the display control data transmitted from the server 10 displays the first screen G1 (FIG. 3) on the screen (S102). Then, when the first terminal 11 receives the movement operation or the attack operation for the first object by the first user on the first screen G1 (S103: YES), the server 10 (more specifically, the first information acquisition unit 41) acquires movement information or attack information based on the movement operation or attack operation from the first terminal 11 through the network 14 (S104). Then, the server 10 (more specifically, the game processing unit 70) controls the first object based on the movement information or attack information (S105). That is, the first object is moved on the field based on the movement information, or the first object is made to attack the enemy character (including the target object) based on the attack information. Then, the server 10 (specifically, the first display control unit 51) generates display control data for causing the first terminal 11 to display the first screen G1 reflecting the movement or attack of the first object, It is transmitted to the first terminal 11 of the first user through the network 14 (S106).

The first terminal 11 that has received the display control data transmitted from the server 10 displays the movement effect or attack effect of the first object on the first screen G1 (FIG. 3) displayed on the screen (S107). Note that if the movement operation or the attack operation of the first object by the first user has not been received (S103: NO), the process proceeds to the subsequent process (S108).

Next, when the server 10 (specifically, the game processing unit 70) determines that the display data of the guide object is generated by the guide object display process described later (S108: YES), the server 10 (specifically, the first display The control unit 51) generates display control data for causing the first terminal 11 to display the first screen G1 reflecting the display effect of the guide object, and transmits the display control data to the first terminal 11 of the first user via the network 14. Send (S109).

The first terminal 11 that has received the display control data transmitted from the server 10 displays the guide object on the first screen G1 (FIG. 5) displayed on the screen (S110).

Then, the server 10 (specifically, the game processing unit 70) repeats the processes from S103 to S110 until the game ends (S111: NO), and when the game ends (S111: YES), the process exit. Note that even when it is determined that the display data of the guide object has not been generated (S108: NO), the processing from S103 to S110 is repeatedly executed as long as the game is not finished.

Note that the processing of the first terminal 11 during the single play has been described above. In the case of joint play, the third terminal 13 also repeats the same process as the first user-side flow executed at the first terminal 11 described above. In this case, the first screen G1 is read as the third screen, and the first object is read as the third object.

[Second user side flow]
On the other hand, the second user-side flow proceeds along the flow shown in FIG. 12, for example.
As shown in FIG. 12, first, the server 10 (more specifically, the second display control unit 52), which is a computer, generates display control data for displaying the second screen G2 on the second terminal 12, 14 to the second terminal 12 of the second user (S201).

The second terminal 12 that has received the display control data transmitted from the server 10 displays the second screen G2 (FIG. 4) on its screen (S202). Then, when the second terminal 12 receives a display change operation (including a move operation for the second object) by the second user on the second screen G2 (S203: YES), the server 10 (more specifically, The second information acquisition unit 42) acquires display change information based on the display change operation from the second terminal 12 via the network 14 (S204). Then, the server 10 (more specifically, the game processing unit 70) controls the second object based on the display change information (S205). That is, the second object is moved above the field based on the display change information. Then, the server 10 (specifically, the second display control unit 52) generates display control data for displaying the second screen G2 reflecting the display change operation on the second terminal 12, and through the network 14, It is transmitted to the second terminal 12 of the second user (S206).

The second terminal 12 that has received the display control data transmitted from the server 10 moves the second object, changes the portion displayed on the second screen G2 displayed on the screen, and changes the second screen G2 ( 4) is displayed (S207). Note that if the display change operation by the second user has not been received (S203: NO), the process proceeds to the subsequent process (S208).

Next, when the second terminal 12 accepts the designation operation for the target object by the second user on the second screen G2 (S208: YES), that is, the target object is changed to the second object by the second user's operation. , the server 10 (specifically, the second information acquisition unit 42) acquires the designation information based on the designation operation from the second terminal 12 through the network 14 (S209 ). Then, the server 10 (specifically, the display control unit 50) executes guide object display processing based on the specified information (S210), and the server 10 (specifically, the second display control unit 52) displays the guide object The display control data for displaying the second screen G2 reflecting the display effect of is generated on the second terminal 12, and is transmitted to the second terminal 12 of the second user through the network 14 (S211). Details of the guide object display processing (S210) will be described later.

The second terminal 12 that has received the display control data transmitted from the server 10 displays the guide object on the second screen G2 displayed on the screen (S212).

Then, the server 10 (more specifically, the game processing unit 70) repeats the processes from S203 to S212 until the game ends (S213: NO), and when the game ends (S213: YES), the process exit. Even if no designation operation has been received (S208: NO), the processes from S203 to S212 are repeatedly executed as long as the game is not over.

The game progress flow ends when the series of steps shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 12 ends. Henceforth, while the first user and the second user are playing the game, strictly speaking, the first user operates the first object to play the game, and the second user is playing the drone. , the above series of steps are repeated.
The above is an example of the game progress flow.

[Guide object display processing]
Next, an example of guide object display processing will be described with reference to FIG.
The guide object display process is a process executed in the server 10 (more specifically, the display control unit 50), and is a process executed in step S210 of the second user-side flow described above. Specifically, the display mode of the guide object is determined according to the designation information based on the designation operation by the second user, and the guide object is displayed in the determined display mode.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, when the server 10 (specifically, the display control unit 50; hereinafter the same), which is a computer, acquires the designation information, that is, the positional relationship between the second object and the target object is The display mode of the guide object is set according to various conditions when a predetermined condition is satisfied (S301). Then, the server 10 generates data for displaying the guide object according to the set display mode (S302), and ends the process.

The guide object display process ends when the series of steps described above ends. After that, while the user is playing the game, strictly speaking, when the second user acquires the designation information based on the designation operation, the above series of steps are repeatedly performed.
The above is an example of the guide object display process.

<Other embodiments>
The information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program of the present invention have been described above with specific examples, but the above embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Other embodiments are also conceivable.

In the above embodiment, the server computer for distributing game data (that is, the server 10) functions as the information processing apparatus of the present invention. A part may be provided in the first terminal 11 or the second terminal 12 . For example, some or all of the functions of the game processing unit 70 may be provided in the first terminal 11 or the second terminal 12 .

In the present embodiment, user information and the like are stored in a server computer for distributing game data (that is, the server 10). It may be stored collectively, or may be stored on the first terminal 11 or second terminal 12 side.

The genre (classification) of the game is not particularly limited. Games include, for example, social games that can be used only with a Web browser and an SNS (Social Networking Service) account. In addition, in this embodiment, the user can enjoy all functions free of charge in principle, but some functions are limited, and the limited functions can be used by paying a predetermined fee. may be Further, various conditions may be set so that users who have paid a predetermined fee are advantageous in playing the game. This fee may be a pay-as-you-go system, or may be effective for the user for a certain period of time (for example, one month or one year) once paid (subscription).

<Summary>
The main features of the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program according to the present embodiment described above are as follows.

[1] In the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, there is a second user on the field who does not perform a movement operation on a first object that can be moved on the game field in response to an operation by the first user. an information acquisition unit that acquires designation information based on a designation operation performed to designate a target object; and a display control unit that causes the first terminal used by the user to display.
According to the above information processing apparatus, the specifying operation by the second user who is different from the first user who operates the first object makes it easier for the first user to grasp the positional relationship between the first object and the target object. In this way, the second user with a different role can support the first user so that the first user who operates the first object can proceed with the game in an advantageous manner. users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[2] In the above information processing device, the display control unit causes the first terminal to display a first screen showing a portion corresponding to the position of the first object in the field, and displays the field regardless of the position of the first object. is displayed on the second terminal used by the second user.
As a result, the second user has a visual advantage over the first user, so that the game becomes more interesting, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[3] In the information processing device described above, the information acquisition unit acquires the designation information based on the designation operation performed by the second user by operating the second object, and the display control unit obtains the second object and the target object. If the positional relationship of , satisfies a predetermined condition, the guide object is displayed, and the display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object based on the length of time that the predetermined condition is satisfied.
As a result, since the display mode of the guide object changes, the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[4] In the above information processing apparatus, the display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object based on the distance on the field between the first object and the target object.
As a result, since the display mode of the guide object changes, the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[5] In the above information processing apparatus, the display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object when another object exists between the first object and the target object on the field.
As a result, since the display mode of the guide object changes, the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[6] The above information processing device further includes a game processing unit that advances a game, and the information acquisition unit receives an attack operation performed by the first user to attack the target object by operating the first object. Based on the attack information, the game processing unit changes the parameters of the target object if the target object and the attack object that has moved from the first object as a base point satisfy specific conditions based on the attack information.
As a result, the significance of the existence of the displayed guide object is clarified, so that the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[7] In the above information processing device, the display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object based on the relationship between the attack characteristics associated with the first object and the distance on the field between the first object and the target object. change.
As a result, since the display mode of the guide object changes, the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[8] In the above information processing device, the display control unit, based on the relationship between the attack characteristics associated with the first object and other objects existing between the first object and the target object on the field, Change the display mode of the guide object.
As a result, since the display mode of the guide object changes, the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[9] In the information processing device described above, the display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object when the first object becomes capable of attacking the target object.
As a result, the significance of the existence of the displayed guide object is clarified, so that the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[10] In the above information processing device, the game processing unit controls the attack object to move in the direction indicated by the first user, and the display control unit displays the first object and the target object on the field. Display a guide object in the connecting area.
As a result, the significance of the existence of the displayed guide object is clarified, so that the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[11] The above information processing device notifies the first user of match information when the direction indicated by the first user matches the direction indicated by the guide object when the first user indicates a direction. It further has an information notification unit.
As a result, the significance of the existence of the displayed guide object is clarified, so that the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[12] In the above information processing device, the game processing unit controls the attack object to move according to the position of the second object operated by the second user.
As a result, since the positional relationship between the target object and the second object becomes important, the game becomes more interesting, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[13] In the above information processing device, when the guide object is not displayed, the game processing unit controls the attack object to move in the direction indicated by the first user, and when the guide object is displayed. , to control the attack object to move according to the guide object.
As a result, the significance of the existence of the displayed guide object is clarified, so that the interest of the game is further improved, and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[14] In the above information processing device, when the first user plays a game jointly with the third user, the display control unit controls the third object that can move on the field according to the operation of the third user. The guide object indicating the positional relationship on the field with the target object is displayed on at least the third terminal used by the third user, and the display control unit changes the position of the first terminal or the third terminal according to the progress of the game. Display a guide object on one of them.
As a result, when a plurality of users play together, the guide objects can be displayed separately, so that the game becomes more interesting and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[15] In the above information processing device, when the position of the first object is closer to the target object than the third object on the field, the display control unit causes the first terminal to display the guide object, and on the field, If the position of the third object is closer to the target object than the first object, the guide object is displayed on the third terminal.
As a result, when a plurality of users play together, the guide objects can be displayed separately, so that the game becomes more interesting and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.
[16] In the information processing device described above, when a plurality of second users play a game, the display control unit displays information about the second user who has performed the designation operation together with the guide object.
As a result, the first user can recognize which second user has displayed the guide object, so that the game becomes more interesting and more users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[17] Further, according to the information processing method according to the present embodiment, the computer causes the second user who does not perform a movement operation on the first object that can be moved on the game field according to the first user's operation. acquires designation information based on a designation operation performed to designate a target object existing on the field, and a computer, based on the designation information, guides indicating the positional relationship on the field between the first object and the target object The object is displayed on at least a first terminal used by a first user.
According to the above information processing method, the specifying operation by the second user who is different from the first user who operates the first object makes it easier for the first user to grasp the positional relationship between the first object and the target object. In this way, the second user with a different role can support the first user so that the first user who operates the first object can proceed with the game in an advantageous manner. users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

[18] Further, according to the program according to the present embodiment, the second user who does not perform a movement operation on the first object that can be moved on the game field in accordance with the first user's operation, Acquire designation information based on a designation operation performed to designate a target object existing on a field, and generate at least a guide object indicating the positional relationship on the field between the first object and the target object based on the designation information. Displayed on the first terminal used by one user.
According to the above program, the designation operation by the second user who is different from the first user who operates the first object makes it easier for the first user to grasp the positional relationship between the first object and the target object. In this way, the second user with a different role can support the first user so that the first user who operates the first object can proceed with the game in an advantageous manner. users can be encouraged to participate in the game.

10 server 11 first terminal 12 second terminal 13 third terminal 14 network 21 processor 22 memory 23 communication interface 24 storage 25 bus 30 storage unit 31 user information storage unit 32 area information storage unit 40 information acquisition unit 41 first information acquisition Unit 42 Second information acquisition unit 50 Display control unit 51 First display control unit 52 Second display control unit 60 Information notification unit 70 Game processing unit G1 First screen G2 Second screen S Information processing system

Claims (18)

Based on a designation operation performed by a second user who does not perform a movement operation on a first object that can be moved on a game field in accordance with an operation of the first user to designate a target object existing on the field. an information acquisition unit that acquires specified information;
a display control unit that causes at least a first terminal used by the first user to display a guide object indicating a positional relationship between the first object and the target object on the field based on the specified information;
Information processing device having The display control unit
causing the first terminal to display a first screen showing a portion corresponding to the position of the first object in the field;
causing a second terminal used by the second user to display a second screen showing at least a portion of the field regardless of the position of the first object;
The information processing device according to claim 1 . The information acquisition unit acquires specified information based on the specified operation performed by the second user by operating the second object,
The display control unit displays the guide object when a positional relationship between the second object and the target object satisfies a predetermined condition,
The display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object based on the length of time that the predetermined condition is satisfied.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object based on the distance on the field between the first object and the target object.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object when another object exists between the first object and the target object on the field.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4. further comprising a game processing unit that progresses the game;
The information acquisition unit acquires attack information based on an attack operation performed by the first user to attack the target object by operating the first object,
Based on the attack information, the game processing unit changes the parameters of the target object when the target object and the attack object that has moved from the first object as a base point satisfy a specific condition.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object based on the relationship between the attack characteristics associated with the first object and the distance on the field between the first object and the target object.
The information processing device according to claim 6 . The display control unit displays the guide object based on a relationship between an attack characteristic associated with the first object and another object existing between the first object and the target object on the field. change the mode,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 or 7. The display control unit changes the display mode of the guide object when the first object becomes capable of attacking the target object.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 8. The game processing unit controls the attack object to move in the direction indicated by the first user,
The display control unit displays the guide object in an area connecting the first object and the target object on the field.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 9. an information notification unit that notifies the first user of match information when the direction indicated by the first user matches the direction indicated by the guide object when the first user indicates a direction; have
The information processing apparatus according to claim 10. The game processing unit controls the attack object to move according to the position of the second object operated by the second user.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 9. The game processing unit
when the guide object is not displayed, controlling the attack object to move in the direction indicated by the first user;
When the guide object is displayed, controlling the attack object to move according to the guide object;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 9. When the first user plays the game jointly with a third user,
The display control unit causes at least the third user to display the guide object indicating a positional relationship on the field between a third object movable on the field according to an operation of the third user and the target object. Display on the third terminal to be used,
The display control unit causes either the first terminal or the third terminal to display the guide object according to the progress of the game.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The display control unit
displaying the guide object on the first terminal when the position of the first object is closer to the target object than the third object on the field;
displaying the guide object on the third terminal when the position of the third object is closer to the target object than the first object on the field;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 14. When a plurality of second users play the game,
The display control unit displays information about the second user who performed the specifying operation together with the guide object.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 15. A computer designates a target object existing on a game field by a second user who does not perform a movement operation on a first object that can be moved on a game field according to the first user's operation. Get the specified information based on the operation,
causing a computer to display, on at least a first terminal used by the first user, a guide object indicating a positional relationship between the first object and the target object on the field, based on the specified information;
Information processing methods. to the computer,
Based on a designation operation performed by a second user who does not perform a movement operation on a first object that can be moved on a game field in accordance with an operation of the first user to designate a target object existing on the field. get the specified information,
causing at least a first terminal used by the first user to display a guide object indicating a positional relationship on the field between the first object and the target object based on the specified information;
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