JP2022149268A - Game system, server device, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system or the like capable of generating development properties in game play with a character controlled by a computer on the basis of a player's play information, and amplifying the willingness of playing a game with a character controlled by the computer.SOLUTION: A plurality of characters including a character corresponding to a player controlled by a computer on the basis of the player's game play information can be subject to first matching. In a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching participate, a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of matched characters can be subject to second matching when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a game system, server device and program.

Conventionally, there are game systems in which a player operates a player character in a game space to play a game against an opponent player character.

For example, there is a system in which a game is played with a computer-controlled character (also called a "ghost character") as an opponent (see Patent Document 1).

In the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, a computer-controlled character (COM character) controlled based on play data of a selected opponent fights against a player character based on an operation input by the player. When defeated, a revenge match is played against a computer-controlled character controlled based on the play data of the opponent player.

Further, there is a game device that generates a game screen in which a pseudo-player who plays according to the received history information of other players participates in the game together with the player and plays the game (see Patent Document 2). .

In addition, there is a system in which a player selects a ghost (virtual opponent) in a competitive play, and when the ghost data is used in the game, the game result is reflected in the ghost data (see Patent Document 3). .

Japanese Patent No. 5068080 JP-A-2004-146956 JP 2013-99439 A

In such a game system, when players are matched with each other, it is often performed randomly, and even if there is filtering such as rank, it is uncertain whether the matching is highly satisfactory. Also, when performing matching using a ghost character, it is expected that matching will be performed in a way that enhances player satisfaction.

In addition, the player often plays the game using the ghost character simply for practice before playing the game against another real player, and there is a problem that the development of the game play with the ghost character is poor. rice field.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to develop a game play with a character controlled by a computer based on the player's game play information, and to provide a game controlled by the computer. To provide a game system or the like capable of amplifying the desire to play a game related to a character that is played.

(1) The present invention is
A game system for performing game processing of a game in which each character corresponding to each of a plurality of players participates in the game,
a first matching processing unit that performs processing for enabling matching of a plurality of characters including a character corresponding to a player controlled by a computer based on game play information of the player;
a game processing unit that progresses a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participate;
a determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participate;
a second matching processing unit that, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, performs processing to enable matching of a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit; , including
The game processing unit
The present invention relates to a game system characterized by progressing a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching processing section.

The present invention also relates to a server device including the above units. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as the above units. The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the above sections.

According to the present invention, it is possible to develop the game play with a computer-controlled character based on the player's game play information, and to increase the willingness to play the game with the computer-controlled character. become.

It should be noted that the “processing to enable matching” includes both meaning of enabling matching with a plurality of players with a probability of 100% and matching with a given probability (for example, 75%). (The same interpretation is applied to the following description).

(2) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
further comprising a game play information control unit that updates the game play information of the player according to the progress of the game in which the player participates;
The game processing unit
A character corresponding to the computer-controlled player may be controlled based on the player's latest updated game play information.

According to the present invention, the latest game play information of the player is used for the character controlled by the computer based on the game play information of the player, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

(3) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
The first matching processing unit is
The plurality of randomly extracted characters can be matched, or the character of a predetermined player can be matched with a plurality of characters including other characters selected based on the player's selection operation. good. According to the present invention, the first matching can be made appropriate.

(4) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
At least one of the information of the other character matched and the information of the other player corresponding to the other character matched to the terminal device of each player corresponding to the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit, You may make it further include the display control part which displays.

According to the present invention, each player can know other players' characters and other player's information in the first matching.

(5) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
The determination unit is
Based on at least one of progress information of a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participates and result information of the game, it is determined whether the predetermined condition is satisfied. good too.

According to the present invention, based on at least one of the game progress information and the game result information in the first matching, it is determined whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied, so whether to develop the second matching It is possible to appropriately determine whether or not to play the game, and it is possible to increase the willingness to play the game with respect to the character controlled by the computer.

(6) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, information indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied is notified to each player's terminal device corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit. A notification part may be further included.

According to the present invention, the player corresponding to the character matched in the first matching can know that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the game in the first matching.

(7) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
The terminal device of each player may further include a display control section for displaying a list of information of opponent players who have satisfied the predetermined conditions for the player. According to the present invention, the player can know at a glance a list of opponent players that may develop into the second matching.

(8) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
a display control unit for displaying a list of determination results of the determination unit in each game in which the player's character and another character matched by the first matching processing unit participate in each player's terminal device; may be included.

According to the present invention, the player can confirm at a glance the list of judgment results of the game of the first matching in which the character owned by the player has participated, increasing the willingness to play the game for the next second matching. can be made

(9) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
The determination unit is
The predetermined condition may be controlled to be set based on the player's input information. According to the present invention, it is possible to set a predetermined condition reflecting the intention of the player.

(10) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
The second matching processing unit is
Determining whether or not a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit can participate in the same game when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. However, when it is determined that the player is ready to participate, processing may be performed to enable the matching of the plurality of players.

According to the present invention, the second matching can be performed when the opponent player can certainly participate, so the second matching can be performed at an appropriate timing.

(11) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the player of the matched other character is sent to the terminal device of each player corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit. A notification unit for notifying information indicating a login tendency may be further included.

According to the present invention, it is possible to know the log-in tendencies of the opponent players in the first matching, log in by themselves in anticipation of situations in which the opponent players can participate, and give the players an opportunity for the second matching.

(12) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
further comprising a receiving unit that receives for each player whether or not matching by the second matching processing unit is desired,
The second matching processing unit is
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit requests matching by the second matching processing unit. is accepted as possible, processing may be performed to enable matching of the plurality of players.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reflect the player's intention of matching by the second matching.

(13) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
When the game processing unit progresses a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching processing unit, The apparatus may further include a notification unit for notifying the plurality of players whether or not a predetermined relationship is to be established with respect to the plurality of players.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an opportunity to consider establishment of a predetermined relationship by notification, and encourage continuous game play by the players through the second matching.

(14) In addition, in the game system, program, information storage medium, and server device according to the present invention,
The determination unit is
In a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participates, it is determined whether or not the abilities are competitive, and if it is determined that the characters are competitive, the predetermined condition is satisfied. You may make it judge.

According to the present invention, when the abilities in the game in the first matching are competitive, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the second matching is developed, so a high-quality second matching is possible. can be

The figure which shows an example of the system configuration|structure which shows the structure of the game system of this embodiment. The figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of this embodiment. The figure which shows the functional block of the terminal device of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the information of the player of this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of information on a character corresponding to a player according to the embodiment; The figure which shows an example of the game play information of the player of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the screen regarding the 1st matching of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the setting screen of the predetermined conditions of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the list screen of the battle result in each game of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the list screen of the 2nd matching candidate (real competition candidate) of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing according to the embodiment;

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, with reference to FIG. 1, the outline and outline configuration of the game system of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration showing the configuration of the game system of this embodiment.

The server device 10 uses a terminal device (game device) 20 communicatively connected via the Internet (an example of a network) to provide a given service (for example, a service for exchanging business cards with a player or allowing a player to play a game). service) can be provided.

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as a game device, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game machine, or an image generation device. It is a device that can be connected to the server device 10 via the server device 10 .

[1.1] Game System Composed of Client-Server Model As shown in FIG. 1, the game system of this embodiment includes a server device 10 and a terminal device 20.
(For example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C) may be configured to be connectable to the Internet (an example of a network).

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the player can play the game based on the information transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet.

In this embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system may be constructed by interlocking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device 20. good too.

Although not shown, the game system may be a system in which a game server device that executes a game, a matching server device that performs matching control, and a terminal device 20 are connected to each other via the Internet. .

Note that the server device 10 alone may perform various processes related to the present invention, or the terminal device 20 alone may perform various processes related to the present invention.

[1.2] Terminal device In this embodiment, a single game device having the functions of the server device 10, that is, a device (standalone) that operates independently without depending on other devices such as a server device may be realized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention may be realized only by the terminal device 20 without being connected to the server device 10 . For example, it may be a game system implemented by a plurality of terminal devices 20 through P2P (peer-to-peer) communication.

Then, a plurality of such terminal devices may be connected by wire or wirelessly, and one terminal device may function as the server device 10 and may be realized by a plurality of terminal devices.

Note that the terminal device is not limited to a game device, and may be a tablet information terminal device, a personal computer, or a game device (housing) installed in an amusement park.

[1.3] Cloud-type game system The game system of this embodiment may be a cloud-type game system. For example, in a cloud-type game system, basic processing (including game processing, drawing processing, etc.) is performed only by the server device 10 (cloud device), and the processing result of the server device 10 (cloud device) is performed on the terminal device 20 side. display control only. Further, the terminal device 20 only transmits information such as input information of the controller to the server device 10 . In such a case, the terminal device 20 may transmit information other than the input information.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, except for input, the server device 10 executes each function of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 and the execution of the game program, and the terminal device 20 executes image display by input and streaming. By doing so, the above game may be realized.

Also, the game system may store information stored in the server device 10 and information stored in the terminal device 20 in a given storage area on the Internet.

[1.4] Terminal Device Equipped with Plurality of Controllers In the present embodiment, one terminal device 20 may be provided with a plurality of controllers (input unit 260). In addition, when a plurality of players play a game using the controller of each player of one terminal device 20, it is assumed that the plurality of players are realistically close to each other.

[1.5] Example of Social Game The server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides communication-type services. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of players.

Further, for example, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, it is called a social game that is executed using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS. We are able to provide games.

Note that social games include games that, unlike existing online games, do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a web browser and an SNS account. In addition, the server device 10 is connected to the terminal devices 20 of other players via a network, and has a configuration capable of providing an online game in which the players can share the same progress of the game online at the same time.

[1.6] Examples of browser games In particular, the server device 10 is a game provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20, such as HTML, FLASH (registered trademark), CGI, PHP, shockwave, and Java (registered trademark) applet. , JavaScript (registered trademark), etc. (a game that is started by simply opening an installation site with a web browser) may be provided.

In addition, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , has a web browser function for transmitting data of player operation to the server device 10, executes various processes for providing a game screen to the player, and allows the player to execute the game. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire game control information provided from the server device 10, execute predetermined game processing, and execute a game based on the game processing.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game is started. In particular, the terminal device 20 causes the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform predetermined processing by using an API as necessary, or collects player information managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. may be acquired to execute the game.

[1.7] Others The server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor), or may be composed of a plurality of (devices, processors). Information (for example, player information, game information, etc.) stored in a storage area (storage unit 170 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (storage device in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). , memory). A communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, the server apparatus 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes an input unit 160 for use by administrators and other inputs, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, a communication unit 196 for communicating with the terminal device 20 and others, and a It includes a processing unit 100 that executes processing, and a storage unit 170 that stores various data mainly used for games.

The input unit 160 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 160 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, keyboard, or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Information stored in the storage unit 170 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 171, the storage unit 170 of the present embodiment includes an image buffer 172, a game data storage unit 174 in which game information indicating information about the game is stored, and a player information storage unit (user information storage). part) 176 .

In particular, the game data storage unit 174 stores information on the game space (game field) in which the game is played, information on the virtual camera, setting values used in the game, and the like.

The player information storage unit 176 also stores player information (user information) in association with the player ID for each player (each user). The player ID is player identification information for identifying the player.

Note that the player information may be a concept including not only the player information associated with the player, but also the player's character information, the player's game play information, and the like.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 171 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing the computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 180, and performs various processes such as control of data transfer between units. . Further, processing for providing various services according to requests from the terminal device 20 is performed.

In this embodiment, the server device 10 may perform some or all of the processing of the processing unit 100 , and the terminal device 20 may perform some of the processing of the processing unit 100 .

The processing unit 100 includes a first matching processing unit 111, a second matching processing unit 112, a game processing unit 113, a determination unit 114, a game play information control unit 115, a display control unit 116, a reception unit 119, and a communication control unit 120. , a web processing unit 121 , a management unit 122 , a notification unit 123 , an image generation unit 130 and a sound processing unit 140 .

The first matching processing unit 111 performs processing for matching a plurality of characters including a character corresponding to the player controlled by the computer based on the player's game play information.

In addition, the first matching processing unit 111 enables matching of a plurality of randomly extracted characters, or a character of a predetermined player and another character selected based on the player's selection operation. A plurality of characters including the corresponding character) may be made matchable.

The second matching processing unit 112 performs processing to enable matching of a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied. .

Further, when it is determined that the second matching processing unit 112 satisfies a predetermined condition, the plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 participate in the same game. It is determined whether or not it is possible to participate, and if it is determined that it is possible to participate, processing is performed to enable matching of the plurality of players.

Further, the second matching processing unit 112 determines that a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 are matched by the second matching processing unit 111 when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied. If the request for matching by the matching processing unit of (1) is accepted as possible, processing is performed to enable matching of the plurality of players.

The game processing unit 113 executes game processing. For example, the game processing unit 113 advances a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 participate.

Also, the game processing unit 113 progresses a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching processing unit 112 .

Also, the game processing unit 113 may control a character corresponding to a computer-controlled player based on updated latest game play information of the player.

The determination unit 114 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 participate.

For example, the determination unit 114 determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on at least one of progress information of a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 participates and result information of the game. judge.

In addition, the determination unit 114 determines whether or not the abilities of a plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 are competitive in a game. It may be determined that the condition of is satisfied.

Further, in a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 participate, the determination unit 114 may determine that a predetermined condition is satisfied when a predetermined event occurs during the game. good.

Further, the determination unit 114 may perform control so that a predetermined condition can be set based on information input by the player.

The game play information control unit 115 performs processing for updating the game play information of the player according to the progress of the game in which the player participates.

The display control unit 116 controls to display given information on the terminal device 20 . The display control unit 116 may perform transmission control so that the game screen is displayed on the terminal device 20 . In other words, the display control unit 116 generates display control information such as a game screen, and controls the terminal device 20 of the player to display the generated display control information.

The display control unit 116 performs control for displaying a game image (game screen) on the display unit 290 of the terminal device 20 .

In addition, the display control unit 116 transmits information on other characters matched and other players corresponding to the other characters matched to the terminal devices of the players corresponding to the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 . at least one of the information may be displayed.

In addition, the display control unit 116 displays the information of the character to be operated by the other player matched with the player and the information of the other player on the terminal device of each player matched in the second matching processing unit 112. You may do so.

In addition, the display control unit 116 may display a list of information of opponent players who satisfy a predetermined condition for the player on the terminal device 20 of each player.

Further, the display control unit 116 displays a list of the determination results of the determination unit 114 in the game for each game in which the player's character and another character matched by the first matching processing unit 111 participate in each game. You may do so.

The receiving unit 119 receives input from the player. Further, the receiving unit 119 may receive a touch input on the touch panel as an input from the player. The accepting unit 119 receives and accepts input contents (touch position, timing, etc.) from the terminal device 20 .

Also, the receiving unit 119 receives a given instruction from the player. In addition, the receiving unit 119 receives, for each player, whether or not matching by the second matching processing unit 112 is desired.

Further, the reception unit 119 may receive input and instructions from the player, whether or not matching is desired, and the like, by data transmission/reception by the communication control unit 120 .

The communication control unit 120 establishes a connection (session or connection) with the terminal device 20 and performs processing for transmitting and receiving data via the network.

The web processing unit 121 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 121 transmits data in response to a request from a web browser installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and performs Perform processing to receive data to be sent.

The management unit 122 manages game information and player information associated with player identification information for each player.

Also, the notification unit 123 notifies the player of given information. Note that "notifying" information means notifying (providing, presenting, displaying) information to the player (player's terminal device 20).

For example, the notification unit 123 accepts selection of a candidate player based on the player's input, and performs notification processing (notification processing by sound output, notification processing by display output, notification processing by vibration) to the terminal device of the selected candidate player. , etc.) may be performed.

Note that the "notification" means that the server device 10 sends to the terminal device 20 of the player an e-mail (may be an e-mail magazine or the like) sent and received by SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), and is not limited to SMTP. , sending by a given protocol, giving a push notification, presenting (displaying) a predetermined screen (banner display screen, notification screen, pop-up screen, etc.) of a predetermined application, web processing unit 121 of the server device 10 is at least one of , and is notified by a web page, and indicates that the server device 10 actively transmits to the terminal device 20 of the player. Note that, in response to a request from the terminal device 20 of the player, the server device 10 may send information to the requested terminal device 20 as one mode of "notification." A push notification is to display a message window in a partial area (such as the upper end) of the screen of a terminal (smartphone).

In particular, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the notification unit 123 notifies the terminal device of each player corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111 that the predetermined condition has been satisfied. Notify information.

Further, when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the notification unit 123 sends the matched character to the terminal device of each player corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit 111. Information indicating the login tendencies of players of other characters may be notified.

Also, the notification unit 123 causes the game processing unit 113 to select a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching processing unit 112. When the game is progressed, the plurality of players may be notified of whether or not a predetermined relationship is to be established with respect to the plurality of players.

The image generator 130 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a video signal IC, a program such as a video codec, an IC memory for drawing frames such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generator 130 generates one game screen image in one frame time (for example, 1/60 second) according to the progress of the game. The generated image is transmitted to the terminal device 20 .

The image generation unit 130 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100 , thereby generating a game image and outputting it to the image buffer 172 or transmitting it to the terminal device 20 . The image generator 130 may generate an image (a so-called three-dimensional image) viewed from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space (game space).

For example, when generating a three-dimensional game image, the image generator 130 first performs geometry processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, or perspective transformation. , drawing data (positional coordinates of vertices of primitive surfaces, texture coordinates, color data, normal vectors, α values, etc.) is created. Based on this rendering data (primitive surface data), the object (one or more primitive surfaces) after perspective transformation (after geometry processing) is stored in an image buffer 172 (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.) in units of pixels. Draw to a buffer (VRAM) that can be used. This produces an image seen from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in object space.

The sound processing unit 140 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100 , generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voices, and transmits the generated game sounds to the terminal device 20 .

Note that the processing unit 100 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 and executes game processing of the game provided in the present embodiment for each player based on the player's input via the terminal device 20 .

Further, the processing unit 100 has a timer function, and may be used to synchronize with each terminal device 20 in order to manage the progress of the game. In particular, the current time or preset time may be output to each unit.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 20 in this embodiment. Also, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is for the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by a touch panel, a touch panel type display, or the like. That is, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional pointing position coordinates (x, y) on the screen on which the image is displayed. For example, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional contact position coordinates (x, y) in a contact detection area (touch panel).

The touch operation on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as “touch panel” except in special cases) may be performed using a fingertip, or may be performed using an input device such as a touch pen. .

The input unit 260 may also include buttons, levers, keyboards, steering wheels, microphones, acceleration sensors, etc. that can input input information (operation signals) other than pointing positions.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296, and its function can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, an image buffer 272 for storing final display images and the like, a game data storage unit 274, and a player information storage unit 276. include. It should be noted that some of these may be omitted, or the storage unit 170 of the server device 10 may constitute a part of them.

Image data generated by the image generation unit 230 or image data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the image buffer 272 .

The game data storage unit 274 stores information on the game space (game field) in which the game is played, information on each character, information on the virtual camera, other set values used in the game, and the like. Note that the terminal device 20 may store the information received from the server device 10 in the game data storage unit 274 .

The player information storage unit 276 stores player information. Note that the terminal device 20 may receive information on the player corresponding to the player ID from the server device 10 and store it in the player information storage section 276 .

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

Further, the information storage medium 280 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part). Note that the processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280, as will be described later.

The display unit 290 outputs an image generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

In particular, in this embodiment, the display unit 290 also functions as an input unit 260 through which the player performs game operations by using a touch panel display. As the touch panel, for example, touch panels of resistive film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), capacitance type, electromagnetic induction type, ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, infrared scanning type, etc. can be used.

The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, the server device 10 and other terminal devices 20), and its functions include hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, , a program, etc.

Note that the terminal device 20 receives, via a network, programs and data for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment, which are stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 170 of the server device 10, and receive the data. The program and data stored in the information storage medium 28
0 or the storage unit 270. The case where the terminal device 20 functions by receiving programs and data in this way can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing in conjunction with the server device 10 based on input data and programs from the input unit 260 .

In particular, in the present embodiment, the game processing includes processing for starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, processing for progressing the game, processing for arranging objects such as characters and enemy characters, and processing for displaying objects. , a process of calculating the game result, or a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied.

In addition, the processing unit 200 performs game processing (for example, processing of a battle game, etc.) based on player input information input by the input unit 260 . Also, the processing unit 200 may be executed in conjunction with the server device 10 , or part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10 .

The processing unit 200 also performs various processes using the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 200 includes a display control unit 211 , a reception unit 212 , a notification unit 213 , a communication control unit 220 , a web browser 221 , an image generation unit 230 and a sound processing unit 240 . In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

The display control unit 211 performs processing for displaying the game screen on the display unit 290 . For example, the display control unit 211 may display using the web browser 221 . Also, the display control unit 211 causes the display unit 290 to display necessary information during the game based on the information transmitted from the server device 10 . For example, the terminal device 20 displays the display information of the game screen received from the server device 10 .

Further, the display control unit 211 may perform processing similar to the processing performed by the display control unit 116 of the server device 10 in whole or in part.

The receiving unit 212 performs processing for receiving input from the player. For example, the receiving unit 212 may transmit input information received by the terminal device 20 to the server device 10, and the server device 10 may receive the input information. Further, the same processing as that of the reception unit 119 of the server device 10 may be performed in whole or in part.

The notification unit 213 notifies the player of given information. For example, the notification unit 213 displays information on the game screen. In addition, the notification unit 213 may perform the same processing as the notification unit 123 of the server device 10 in whole or in part.

The communication control unit 220 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the server device 10 . The communication control unit 220 also performs processing for storing data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received data, and other control processing related to transmission and reception of data.

Note that the communication control unit 220 stores destination information (network information such as IP addresses and port numbers) of the other terminal devices 20 and the server device 10 in the storage unit 270 and the information storage medium 280, and performs processing for managing them. can be Then, the communication control unit 220 may communicate with the server device 10 when input information for starting communication is received from the player.

In particular, the communication control unit 220 performs a process of transmitting player identification information and input information to the server device 10 and receiving data (a player's Web page, game screen, etc.) from the server device 10 .

The communication control unit 220 may perform data transmission/reception with the server device 10 at a predetermined cycle, or may perform data transmission/reception with the server device 10 when input information from the input unit 260 is received. In particular, the communication control unit 220 of the present embodiment performs processing for receiving given screen information (for example, game screen information, etc.) from the server device 10 .

The web browser 221 is an application program for viewing web pages (game screens), downloads HTML files, image files, and the like from the web server (server device 10), analyzes layouts, and controls display. The web browser 221 also transmits data to the web server (server device 10) using input forms (links, buttons, text boxes, etc.).

The web browser 221 of this embodiment can implement a browser game. For example, the web browser 221 may execute a program written in JavaScript (registered trademark), FLASH (registered trademark), Java (registered trademark), etc. received from the web server (server device 10).

The terminal device 20 can display information from a web server specified by a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) via the Internet by the web browser 221 . For example, the terminal device 20 can display a game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10 using the web browser 221 .

The image generation unit 230 performs drawing processing based on various types of processing (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200 to generate an image, and the display control unit 211 outputs the image to the display unit 290 . The image generated by the image generator 230 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. Note that the image generation unit 230 may perform the same processing as that of the image generation unit 130 of the server device 10 in whole or in part.

The sound processing unit 240 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200 , generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voices, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 292 . Note that the sound processing unit 240 may perform the same processing as all or part of the processing performed by the sound processing unit 140 of the server device 10 .

When the terminal devices 20 of this embodiment play a game with a plurality of terminal devices 20 by P2P or the like, one terminal device 20 may serve as a host and execute processing. In this case, the terminal device 20 as a host, like the server device 10, includes a first matching processing unit 111, a second matching processing unit 112, a game processing unit 113, a determination unit 114, a game play information control unit 115, and the like. , the processing of the server device 10 may be performed.

[4] Overview In this embodiment, a plurality of players play a game (for example, a battle game, a communication game, etc.) using a character to be operated by each player.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are games using characters (hereinafter also referred to as "ghost characters") controlled by a computer (CPU) using game play information of a player. For example, in a competitive game, there are quite a few players who practice in advance using a ghost character and challenge themselves to practice.

Further, when the character CA1 to be operated by the player A based on the input information from the player A and the character CB1 to be operated by the player B based on the input information from the player B are played in a realistic manner, the abilities of the two characters are determined. If both players are at the same level, they may both be able to play the game satisfactorily. However, there are many things that you cannot know until you actually play, such as whether the game content was good, whether the opponent was a good match for you, and so on. .

Therefore, in this embodiment, the ghost character CA1 of the player A and the ghost character CB1 of the player B are played against each other. The characters are matched, the character CA1 is controlled based on player A's input information, and the character CB1 is controlled based on player B's input information to execute a battle game.

In this way, the ghost character can be used not only for practice but also as a preliminary battle before the player actually performs an input operation.

Also, by playing against the opponent's ghost character in advance, the player can know what kind of player the opponent is, what character he will use, and how he will fight without directly fighting the player. Therefore, it is possible to actually fight against each other after knowing in advance the opponent's game play habits and the like. In other words, according to the present embodiment, when players play against each other in real time, it is possible to provide both players with a fulfilling battle environment and enable high-quality matching.

[5] Description of Player Information In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the server device 10 manages information on a plurality of players (for example, players A, B, C, D, etc.) who provide the game. .

For example, the server device 10 stores player information in the player information storage unit 176 in association with the player ID for each player. For example, the server device 10 of the present embodiment provides player names, player levels, game play time, results (the number of wins, the number of draws, and the number of defeats of opponents), etc. It is stored in the player information storage unit 176 as player information.

The player level is a value indicating the overall level of the game of the player, and is a parameter that increases as the game progresses. Note that the player level may be a value indicating player skill or ability. In this case, the higher the numerical value, the higher the level (skill, ability).

Also, the game play time is the total time that the player has played the game. Also, the score indicates the results (the number of wins, the number of draws, and the number of losses) of the player playing the match game with the opponent player. It should be noted that the results may be managed separately from the results of matches based on the player's own input information and the results of matches controlled by the computer based on the player's game play information, or may be managed separately. can be

The server device 10 acquires the game experience history of the player from the game management server of the operating company that provides various games, associates it with the player ID, and stores the game experience history as part of the player information. can be Note that the game experience history includes information other than games provided by the server device 10 . For example, for each game, whether or not the game has been played, if the game has been played, the game play time, game result history, player level, character level, and the like are included.

In addition, the server device 10 stores the player's login history (login date and time and logout date and time) in the player information storage unit 176 as part of the player information in association with the player ID for each player. good too. The server device 10 may analyze the login tendency (login time zone, login day of the week, etc.) based on the login history for each player.

Also, the player information may further include at least one of the following information.
(1) the player's nickname; (2) the current player's experience points, points, and earned rewards;
(3) Information on other players having a predetermined relationship (friend relationship) (4) Information on billing such as billing history and billing amount (5) Parameters (points) on players
(6) If the player belongs to a team, the name of the team to which the player belongs, its ID, and information about the team's performance Note that the player information is updated at each predetermined timing. For example, the predetermined timing includes every given period (every 5 minutes, etc.), the timing at which the player logs in and out, the predetermined time in the game (8:00 in the morning, etc.), and the occurrence of a predetermined event. Timing (the timing at which any one of the individual matches or the team match ends) is included.

The terminal device 20 of the player may receive the player information of the player ID of the player from the server device 10 and store it in the player information storage section 276 of the terminal device 20 .

[6] Description of Character Information In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the server device 10 stores character information corresponding to each player in the player information storage unit 176 for each player.

The "character corresponding to the player" can be rephrased as "the character of the player", "the character owned by the player", or "the character associated with the player ID (player identification information)".

For example, the server device 10 associates the player ID with a character ID (identification information for identifying the character), character name, character level, game play time, performance (the number of victories of the opponent, the number of draws, number of losses) and the like are stored in the player information storage unit 176 as character information.

A character ID is information for identifying a character. In this embodiment, a player can possess different types of characters. Also, in the present embodiment, the player may possess only one character of the same type, or may own a plurality of characters of the same type.

Note that the level is a value indicating the ability of the character, and may be called a rank or rank. The higher the level value, the higher the ability of the character. For example, in the fighting game provided in this embodiment, the higher the level, the stronger the character.

Note that the level of each character is a separate parameter from the player's level. Also, the game play time is the total time spent playing the game using the character in question. Also, the score indicates the result (the number of wins, the number of draws, and the number of losses) of a player playing a match game with an opponent player using the character. The sum of the number of wins, the number of draws, and the number of losses of each character is the number of wins, the number of draws, and the number of losses of the player. For example, the total number of wins of characters CA1 and CA2 of player A is the number of wins of player A.

In this embodiment, one character may be associated with (owned by) one player, or a plurality of characters may be associated with (owned by) one player.

Also, the character information may further include at least one of the following information.
(1) Character parameters (physical strength, experience, level, ability), characteristics and attributes,
(2) information on characters of other players with whom a predetermined relationship (friend relationship) exists; (3) position information indicating the position of the character within the game space;
(4) If the player belongs to a team, the character ID belonging to the team, and positional information indicating the position of each character in the game space Note that the terminal device 20 of the player receives the character information of the player's player ID. may be received from the server device 10 and stored in the player information storage unit 276 of the terminal device 20 .

[7] Game play information In addition, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the server device 10 stores the game play information of each player in the player information storage unit 176 in association with the player ID. .

"Game play information" is information recorded in a format that can be used as control data for a character (ghost character) controlled by a computer (CPU). That is, the "game play information" is associated with at least the player ID.

For example, the server device 10 stores the player ID, the character ID of the character, and the input history (operation history) in the player information storage unit 176 as game play information.

If there are a plurality of stages (missions, quests), game play information may be stored in association with a stage ID (stage identification number) for each stage.

For example, the server device 10 stores in the storage area of the player information storage unit 176 the input history CA1-1 associated with the player ID=A and the character ID=CA1.

The “input history” is, for example, the history of input information actually input by the player according to the passage of time from the start of the game to the end of the game, such as rounds, stages, and quests. For example, the "input history" indicates whether or not there is a command input by the player for each frame (for example, every 1/60th of a second), and if there is a command input, the contents of the command (move, punch, kick, jump, walk, commands such as dash, crouch, sideways, guard, etc.). In other words, the "input history" is the presence or absence of the input signal of the player for each frame (for example, every 1/60th of a second), and if there is an input signal, the content of the input signal, for example, the An input signal indicating the input direction (for example, the up, down, left, and right direction indicated by the lever), and an input signal corresponding to the movement of the limbs input by the player (right punch, left punch, right kick, left kick) good too.

Note that the server device 10 determines whether or not the "predetermined event" has been activated based on the input history, and if the predetermined event has been activated, the activation details of the predetermined event are included in the game play information. may be stored in the player information storage unit 176 as a part. Note that the "predetermined event" is a special attack (for example, a body-dropping throwing technique, a combo), or the like.

The server device 10 may determine the battle pattern based on the input history, and store the battle pattern in the player information storage section 176 as part of the game play information. For example, the server device 10 determines one of the upper attack pattern, the interruption attack pattern, and the lower attack pattern from the input history.

In addition, when the character violates manners (for example, attacking a fallen enemy), the server device 10 notifies the character ID (or the player ID) and stored in the player information storage unit 176 as part of the game play information.

Further, the server device 10 may store character design information (information such as clothing and hairstyle) in the player information storage unit 176 as game play information in association with the character ID.

Also, the server device 10 may record the update date and time in association with the game play information.

For example, the server device 10 performs a process of updating the game play information of the player according to the progress of the game in which the player participates.

Note that the terminal device 20 of the player may receive the game play information of the player ID of the player from the server device 10 and store it in the player information storage section 276 of the terminal device 20 .

[8] Character Control [8.1] Character Control Based on Input Information The server device 10 controls the character associated with the player based on the player's input information (operation information, input operation).

For example, in a "fighting game between real players", for example, a character CA1 associated with player A is controlled based on player A's input information, and a character CB1 associated with player B is controlled by player B's input information. Control is performed based on the input information to execute a battle game in which the character CA1 and the character CB1 battle each other.

In this embodiment, the character is controlled based on the player's input information in the second matching match.

[8.2] Character control based on computer control The server device 10 may control a character associated with a player by a computer based on game play information associated with the player.

In this embodiment, at least one character or both characters are controlled based on computer control in the first matching match.

The server device 10 controls the character corresponding to the player controlled by the computer based on the latest updated game play information of the player. In this way, the ghost character battle can be performed based on the latest information.

[9] First matching In this embodiment, first, a plurality of characters including a ghost character (a character corresponding to the player controlled by the computer based on the game play information of the player) is made matchable (combinable). to) process. In other words, the server device 10 performs processing for generating a group composed of a plurality of characters that participate in the same game together.

[9.1] Matching Including Ghost Characters For example, the server device 10 may enable matching between ghost characters in a one-on-one battle game.

Further, the server device 10 may enable matching in a one-on-one battle game by setting one of the characters as a ghost character and the other as a character controlled based on the player's input information.

In addition, the server device 10 may allow matching of characters with at least one of them as a ghost character in a game in which three or more characters participate as a group.

[9.2] First Matching Rule The server device 10 may allow matching of a plurality of randomly extracted characters.

The server device 10 also controls a predetermined player's character (a character controlled based on the player's input information, or a computer-controlled character based on game play information corresponding to the player), and based on the selection operation of the player. A plurality of characters including the character corresponding to the selected other player may be matched.

For example, when the server device 10 receives a selection of a ghost character as an opponent from the player A, the server device 10 selects from the player A among a plurality of characters other than the character corresponding to the player A (for example, the characters CB1, CC1, and CD1). A selection of a character (for example, character CB1) to be used as a ghost character from the character may be accepted.

The server device 10 may allow matching regardless of the levels of a plurality of characters to be matched or the player level.

In addition, the server device 10 matches a plurality of characters so that the levels of the characters to be matched are the same or the level difference is within a predetermined value (for example, the level difference between the characters to be matched is within 5). You may make it possible.

When the player level indicates skill, the server device 10 enables matching so that the levels of the players corresponding to the plurality of characters to be matched are the same or the level difference is within a predetermined value. may

[9.3] Display control The server device 10 transmits information on the other matched characters and other characters corresponding to the other At least one of the player information may be displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the character CA1 corresponding to the player A and the character CB1 corresponding to the player B are matched by the first matching, the server device 10 causes the terminal device 20A of the player A to Information on player A and information on the opponent are displayed. The opponent information is, for example, information on the character CB1, information on the player B, and the like. Specifically, the server device 10 displays the player name, character name, and character level of the player A on the terminal device 20A of the player A, and displays the player name, character name, and character level of the opponent player B. Show level.

In addition, although not shown, the server device 10 controls the terminal device 20B of the player B to display the opponent's information, that is, at least one of the character CA1 information and the player A information.

[10] Game Processing by First Matching The server device 10 allows a plurality of characters matched by the first matching to participate in the same game, and progresses the game in which the characters are played together.

For example, the game of the present embodiment is a competitive game, and the player whose physical strength reaches 0 first within a time limit (for example, within 60 seconds) loses, or the player who is judged to be knocked out first. lose. Then, the other is determined to be the winner. When the remaining time reaches 0, if neither player's physical strength has reached 0, the player with the greater physical strength is determined to win. If both players are determined to be knocked out, or if both players have the same physical strength when the remaining time limit reaches 0, it is determined to be a draw.

In addition, in the battle game, it is also possible to determine the outcome of one round (one stage, one quest). For example, the player who wins a predetermined number of rounds (eg, 3 rounds) first (eg, wins 3 rounds first) may be determined as the winner, and the other player may be determined as the loser.

For example, in a "matching game between ghost characters", a character CA1 associated with player A is controlled by a computer based on game play information associated with player ID=A and character ID=CA1. , the character CB1 associated with the player B is controlled by the computer based on the game play information associated with the player ID=B and the character ID=CB1, and the character CA1 and the character CB1 battle against each other. Run.

Also, a player who performs an input operation on a character matched in the first matching performs a battle play by inputting commands and the like. For example, the character CA1 associated with the player A is controlled based on the input information of the player A, and the character CB1 associated with the player B is associated with the player ID=B and the character ID=CB1. A computer may be controlled based on the game play information to execute a battle game in which the character CA1 and the character CB1 battle each other.

A player corresponding to the ghost character matched in the first matching may be able to view the game progressing in real time on the player's terminal device.

Also, the player corresponding to the ghost character matched in the first matching need not view the game progressing in real time. For example, on the terminal device of the player, after the end of the competitive game, the result of the competitive game and the replay video of the competitive game may be viewed based on the player's operation. In this way, the player can know how the ghost character fought.

[11] Determination Process Then, the server device 10 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching participate.

The predetermined condition is a condition for shifting from a computer-controlled ghost character battle (ghost battle) to a character-controlled battle (real battle) based on the player's input operation.

In other words, the predetermined condition is a condition for evaluating whether it was a good match or a good match as a result of the first matching. That is, if the content of the game is good, the second matching for challenging the real competition is permitted, and if the content of the game is bad, the second matching for challenging the real competition is not permitted as the failure.

Hereinafter, specifically, the server device 10 performs the first matching to perform character CA1 (ghost character CA1) corresponding to computer-controlled player A and character CB1 (ghost character CA1) corresponding to computer-controlled player B. A case where CB1) is matched will be described as an example.

[11.1] Predetermined Condition For example, in a game in which a plurality of characters CA1 and CB1 matched by the first matching participate, the server device 10 determines whether or not the game is competitive, and determines whether or not the game is competitive. It may be determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied when it is determined that there is.

For example, the server device 10 determines whether or not the game is competitive based on the game result, the length of the game period until the game result is determined, the level of each character, and the like.

For example, if the level of the character CA1 is lower than the level of the character CB1 and the character CA1 wins or draws, it may be determined that the game is competitive and the predetermined condition is satisfied. good.

Further, for example, even if it is determined that the character CA1 wins and the character CB1 loses in three rounds in advance, if the character CA1 loses one round, it may be determined that the game is competitive.

Also, if the game period from the start of the game to the determination of the game result is longer than or equal to a predetermined period (3 minutes or longer), it may be determined that the game is competitive.

In addition, in a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching participates, the server device 10 performs a predetermined event (for example, a special technique such as "body drop") during the game by at least one character. Alternatively, it may be determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

In addition, in a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching participates, the server device 10 may determine that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the plurality of characters have the same fighting pattern. .

In addition, in a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching participate, the server device 10 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the parameters of the characters such as the winning rate and physical strength. may

It should be noted that the server device 10 may be controlled so as to be able to set a predetermined condition based on information input by the player.

FIG. 8 shows an example of a predetermined condition setting screen displayed on player A's terminal device 20A. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the server device 10 receives input from the player A as to whether or not each condition is set. In addition, the number of conditions may be one or plural. Then, in the game by the first matching, when all the set conditions are satisfied, it is determined that the predetermined condition of the player A is satisfied.

Player A sets the condition ``if you win or draw against an opponent stronger than you'' to ``yes'' and sets the condition ``if a predetermined event is triggered'' as conditions for shifting from a ghost battle to a real battle. is set to "None" and the "Settings" button is pressed, a predetermined condition is satisfied when the character wins or draws against an opponent stronger than himself (a character with a higher level than his own character) in a ghost battle. You can judge that you have done it and challenge the real battle.

Note that the server device 10 basically determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied at the end of the first matching game, but saves the game at a given timing (for example, when an event is triggered) during the game. At various timings such as timing, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Also, the server device 10 sets a predetermined condition in association with the player ID for each player. In other words, the predetermined conditions for each of the plurality of players may be the same or different. For example, when player A and player B have different predetermined conditions, even if there is player B as a player who has satisfied the predetermined condition in player A, player A is the player who has satisfied the predetermined condition in player B. may not exist. In such a case, the player A may apply for the second matching to the player B, and if the player B accepts the application, the second matching between the player A and the player B may be made possible.

[11.2] List display In addition, the server device 10 displays the determination result in each game in each game in which a plurality of characters including the character of the player matched by the first matching participates in the terminal device 20 of each player. A list of (determination result of determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied) may be displayed.

For example, the server device 10, as shown in FIG. Player A's character, opponent information (opponent player name, opponent character name), ghost match result, pass/fail (pass/fail result of whether or not predetermined conditions for shifting from ghost match to real match are satisfied), ghost Control is performed to display a screen (ghost battle result screen) including a "fight" button corresponding to the evaluation of the battle, an instruction to a real battle, and the opponent's login status.

As shown in FIG. 9, if a predetermined condition associated with player A is satisfied, it is determined to be "passed", and if the predetermined condition for shifting from the ghost match to the real match is not satisfied, it is determined to be "failed". is judged to have passed.

For example, the ghost battle numbered "2" is a battle between your character CA2 and your character CB1. This means that the character CA2 has defeated the character CB1 whose level is 10 or more higher. In such a case, it is determined that the content of the match for the character CA2 is highly rated, and a star mark is displayed. If the player with the lower level wins over the player with the higher level, and the level difference is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, 10 or greater), a strong message such as "Gekkijou" may be displayed.

Also, suppose that the ghost match numbered "6" is a match between your character CA1 and the character CE1, the level of the character CA1 is "30", and the level of the opponent character CE1 is "35". That is, assume that the character CA1 has played against the character CE1 whose level is higher than itself and whose level difference is less than a predetermined value (for example, less than 10). When the character CA1 wins against the character CE1, it is determined that the content of the match for the character CA1 is medium, and a circle mark is displayed.

Incidentally, the ghost battles with numbers "1", "3", and "5" did not satisfy the predetermined conditions, so they were judged to be unsuccessful, and the evaluation was displayed with a cross mark indicating the lowest evaluation.

In addition, the ghost battle of number "4" did not meet the predetermined conditions, so it was rejected. and display a triangle mark. For example, it is assumed that the character CA1 and the character CD1 are fighting, the level of the character CA1 is "30", and the level of the opponent character CD1 is "20". In this case, the character CA1 loses to CD1 whose level is lower than the character CA1, and the content of the match is judged to be low for the character CA1, and a triangular mark is displayed.

In addition, since the ghost battles with numbers "2" and "6" satisfy the predetermined conditions, a "match" button is displayed for receiving an instruction input for the real battle.

Also, Michael, who is the opponent of the ghost battle with number "2", is currently logged in, and player A is currently in a situation where he can perform a real battle with an opponent who actually exists by performing an input operation.

In addition, the server device 10 may display a list of information of opponent players who satisfy a predetermined condition for the player on the terminal device 20 of each player.

In other words, as shown in FIG. 10, the server device 10 causes the terminal device 20A (the display unit of the terminal device 20A) of the player A to display a plurality of characters (CA1, CA2, etc.) of the player A in each game by the first matching. A list of players who are opponents of the player and who satisfy a predetermined condition, that is, a list of second matching candidates (real match candidates) is displayed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the server device 10 causes the terminal device 20A of the player A to perform a game between the character CA1 of the player A and the character CB1, which is the opponent character, by performing the first matching to satisfy a predetermined condition. , as a second matching candidate,
Control is performed to display information on player B (player name) of character CB1. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the evaluation of the first matching and information on whether or not the other party is logged in may be displayed. Although not shown, the character name, level, and battle result of the opponent who fought in the first matching may also be displayed.

[11.3] Notification In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the server device 10 notifies each player's terminal device corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching that the predetermined condition is satisfied. You may make it notify the information which shows that.

For example, in a first matching game, a character CA1 of player A and a character CB1 of player B play against each other. , the character CA1 wins and the character CB1 loses.

Then, the server device 10 may notify the terminal device 20A of player A and the terminal device 20B of player B of a common message. For example, a message M1 stating that "character CA1 (level 30) has defeated character CB1 (level 35)" is sent.

Note that the server device 10 may notify the terminal device 20A of the player A and the terminal device 20B of the player B with different messages.

For example, in this embodiment, the contents of notification may be changed according to the hierarchical relationship between player A and player B. FIG.

More specifically, when the character CA1 of player A and the character CB1 of player B play against each other in the first matching game, the server device 10 selects one of the players A and B as a senior, The other is judged to be a low rank person.

For example, based on the level of the character, it is possible to decide whether to be a high-level player or a low-level player. That is, if the level of character CA1 of player A used in the first matching game is "30" and the level of character CB1 of player B used in the first matching game is "35", player B is a high-rank player, and player A is a low-rank player.

In this embodiment, a player with a higher level may be regarded as a high-level player, and a player with a lower level may be regarded as a low-level player, or a player with a long game playing time may be regarded as a high-level player, and a player with a short game playing time may be defined as a high-level player. It may be a lower rank person. Also, a person with a longer experience time of a predetermined game may be regarded as a high rank player, and a person with a short experience time of a predetermined game may be regarded as a lower rank person. Also, a person who owns a specific item may be regarded as a high-ranked person, and a person who does not own a specific item may be regarded as a low-ranked person. Moreover, based on these information, you may decide a high-level person and a low-level person.

Assume that the character CA1 wins and the character CB1 loses in the first matching game of the present embodiment.

Then, the server device 10 notifies the terminal device 20A of the player A in the lower row of a message M2 stating that "You have obtained the right to challenge the player B in real life." On the other hand, the server device 10 notifies the terminal device 20B of the upper player B of the message M3 that "Player A has appeared as a challenge candidate." In this way, it is possible to motivate both the player A of the lower rank and the player B of the upper rank to challenge the second matching competition.

Note that the content of the notification may be changed based on the difference between the upper and lower sides (for example, the level difference). For example, in a first matching game, a character CA1 of player A and a character CB1 of player B play against each other. , the level difference is 11 or more.

Then, the server device 10 notifies the terminal device 20A of the lower player A of a message M4 stating, "You have obtained the challenge to fight player B in real life. You can fight a strong enemy!" On the other hand, the server device 10 notifies the terminal device 20B of the upper player B of a message M5 stating "A rival has appeared! Player A has finally appeared as a candidate for challenge." In this way, it is possible to make an appropriate notification corresponding to player A or player B, to arouse the fighting spirit of both players, and to further increase the motivation of both players to challenge the second matching competition.

[12] When it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the second matching server device 10 enables matching of a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching (combination possible). to) process. In other words, the server device 10 performs processing for creating a group composed of a plurality of players participating in the same game.

In the second matching of the present embodiment, when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as the game being competitive in the game play by the first matching, matching is possible so that the game can be played based on the player's input operation. to In other words, the game played by the second matching is characterized in that the characters are not controlled by a computer but by a player (human) who actually exists. That is, the second matching may be interpreted as re-matching by the player's input operation.

In addition, the second matching enables matching of a plurality of players. It may also mean "make the characters of ``matchable''.

The server device 10 may automatically enable the second matching under computer control (CPU control). For example, for one player A, the server device 10 randomly extracts one candidate from a plurality of competition candidates (players B, D, and G) who satisfy a predetermined condition, and extracts player A. Allows a second match to combine players.

An opponent player for the second matching may be determined from a plurality of competition candidates that satisfy a predetermined condition by the player's selection operation. For example, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, player A may select an opponent by clicking a "fight" button.

Further, when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the server device 10 determines whether or not a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching can participate in the same game. may be determined, and if it is determined that the player is ready to participate, processing may be performed to enable matching of the plurality of players. For example, the server device 10 determines whether or not the plurality of players are logged in, and if they are logged in, determines that they are ready to participate.

[12.1] Display Before the game starts, the server device 10 sends information on the character to be operated by the other player matched with the player and information on the character to be operated by the other player to the terminal device of each player matched by the second matching. Information may be displayed.

[12.2] Notification In addition, when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the server device 10, for each player's terminal device 20 corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching, Information indicating the login tendencies of the matched other character player may be notified.

For example, when the character CA1 of the player A performs a ghost battle with the character CB1 of the opponent player B and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the server device 10 sends the terminal device 20 of the player A: The match result, the determination result of the determination conditions (pass/fail result), and the log-in time period and log-in day of the week of the opponent player B in the real match (an example of the log-in tendency) are notified. As a result, player A can log in by himself in anticipation of a situation in which opponent player B can participate, and can provide player A with an opportunity for the second matching. Note that the log-in tendency includes the log-in time period of player B (for example, the time period from 20:00 to 21:00), login day of the week (for example, Saturday, Sunday), and the like. The server device 10 also notifies the terminal device 20 of the player B of the determination result, the login tendency of the player A, and the like.

[12.3] Applicability of Second Matching Further, the server apparatus 10 may accept and manage in advance the applicability of the second matching for each player.

Then, when it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied, the server device 10 allows a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching to request matching by the second matching. If it is accepted as possible, processing may be performed to enable matching of the plurality of players.

In addition, for example, when at least one player among the plurality of players combined in the second matching refuses the request for matching in the second matching, the server device 10 performs the real battle shown in FIG. You may make it control so that a battle" button may be hidden.

[12.4] Cancellation of Second Matching Further, when the server device 10 receives an instruction to cancel the second matching from at least one of the players who have undergone the second matching, the server device 10 cancels the second matching. can be

Further, the server device 10 may perform control so as to hide the "competition" button for the real competition shown in FIG.

[12.5] Others In addition, if at least one of the plurality of players who are combined so as to be able to perform the second matching has a history of bad manners, the server device 10 controls not to perform the second matching. You may

[13] Game processing by second matching Based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching, the server device 10 advances the game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates. . The game is a battle game similar to the first matching game, but differs in that the character is controlled based on the player's input operation in real time instead of computer control.

For example, in the first matching, the server device 10 matches the character CA1 (ghost character CA1) corresponding to the computer-controlled player A and the character CB1 (ghost character CB1) corresponding to the computer-controlled player B. Suppose that

Assume that it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a plurality of characters CA1 and CB1 matched by the first matching participate.

Then, the server device 10 performs a second matching process for matching a character corresponding to player A (for example, character CA1) with a character corresponding to player B (for example, character CB1), and advances the game. .

For example, when the server device 10 receives a second matching match instruction (real match instruction) from at least one of player A and player B, the server device 10 inquires of the other player as to whether or not the other player wants to play. When the instruction is received, the character corresponding to player A (for example, character CA1) and the character corresponding to player B (for example, character CB1) are matched to start the game.

The character to be operated by each player matched in the second matching may be limited to the same character as in the first matching, or may be a different character.

For example, in the first matching, character CA1 (ghost character CA1) corresponding to computer-controlled player A and character CB1 (ghost character CB1) corresponding to computer-controlled player B are matched. When the player A and the player B are matched in the second matching, the game may proceed with the same character CA1 as the character corresponding to the player A and the same character CB1 as the character corresponding to the player B.

Also, before the start of the second matching game, the player may select a character to be used in the second matching based on the player's selection instruction.

For example, in the first matching, character CA1 (ghost character CA1) corresponding to computer-controlled player A and character CB1 (ghost character CB1) corresponding to computer-controlled player B are matched. When player A and player B are matched in the second matching, the character corresponding to player A is set to character CA2 selected by player A, and the character corresponding to player B is set to character CB2 selected by player B. , the second matching game may proceed.

[14] Friend Relationship Further, after progressing a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching, the server device 10: For example, at the end of the game, the plurality of players may be notified of whether or not a predetermined relationship (friend relationship) is established with respect to the plurality of players. In this way, it is possible to provide an opportunity to consider establishment of a predetermined relationship by the notification, and encourage continuous game play by the players through the second matching.

In other words, in the second matching, it is expected to be a game with more suitable matching, but if the player actually plays the game in the second matching and recognizes that it was an appropriate matching, in the future There are also cases where a player wants to make an opposing player an opponent. Therefore, when a plurality of players matched in the second matching indicate a friendship relationship, the server device 10 establishes a friendship relationship with the plurality of players and encourages continuous game play. .

[15] Flowchart Next, the flow of processing of the server device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. First, a first matching that combines a plurality of characters including a ghost character is enabled (step S1).

Next, a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching participates is progressed (step S2).

Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which a plurality of characters matched by the first matching participates (step S3).

Then, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Y in step S3), the second matching is made possible by combining the players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching (step S4). ). On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied (N in step S3), the process is terminated.

Then, based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching, the game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates is progressed (step S5). The process ends here.

[16] Ranking Display In the present embodiment, a plurality of players out of a large number of players are matched, and the players are ranked based on the number of wins, level, and the like of the players.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the data used for ranking is data indicating that character control based on player's input operation is used to control a character participating in the game. In other words, the number of victories and the number of losses of games that include ghost characters are not used in tallying rankings. In this way, the achievements in the serious competitive game are reflected in the ranking evaluation, the significance of the ranking increases, honor is given to the top ranked players, and the ranking can be performed to satisfy the players. Note that there may be a ranking dedicated to games using ghost characters.

[17] Character by AI In this embodiment, control of the ghost character may include control by artificial intelligence (also called AI). That is, the server device 10 performs machine learning for each player based on the player's character ID, level, and game play information (input history) to generate a learning model. The server device 10 uses the player's learning model to input the character ID and level corresponding to the player, and computer-controls the character based on the output game play information.

[18] Team competition The first and second matching in this embodiment may include matching between teams.

That is, the present embodiment may be applied to a game in which teams (groups) composed of one or more characters (one or more players) compete against each other.

For example, a first team is generated that consists of one or more characters including a ghost character. Also, a second team composed of one or more characters is generated. The second team may or may not be ghost characters.

Then, the first team and the second team perform processing to enable the first matching, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the first matching game, each of the members of the first team A second matching process is performed to enable a combination of the player corresponding to the character and the player corresponding to each character of the second team. A real battle game in which character control is performed based on the control may be performed.

[19] Application Examples of Games In the present embodiment, an example of a fighting game (mainly a fighting game) has been described, but among the fighting games, there are other games such as sports games, racing games, action games, and music games. , breeding games, simulation games, puzzle games, RPG games, and the like.

Further, this embodiment may be applied to various games in which a plurality of characters appear in the game space. For example, it can be applied to a breeding game in which player A's character CA1 builds houses and vegetables in a virtual three-dimensional game space, and a communication type game in which character CA1 converses with player B's character CB1. In such a case, when at least one of the ghost character CA1 and the ghost character CB1 activates a predetermined event (for example, when the ghost character CA1 and the ghost character CB1 obtain a specific item together), it is determined that the predetermined condition has been satisfied. You may make it judge. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the character CA1 may be controlled based on player A's input information, and the character CB1 may be controlled based on player B's input information.

[20] Supplementary Explanation of Predetermined Conditions In this embodiment, various predetermined conditions for transitioning to a real battle are conceivable. For example, the server device 10 may determine that a predetermined condition is satisfied when at least one of the conditions described above and the following conditions (A) to (H) is satisfied. .

(A) When the same opponent is played multiple times , it may be determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(B) When the Enemy Character Uses a Specific Character It may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the opponent is using the character CX1 that is incompatible with the player's character CA1.

(C) When a Player Desires Matching After Matching It may be determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied when matching is desired.

(D) Case where specific techniques and combos are included in the content of the battle If it is included, it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

(E) When it is determined that the battle content is a specific play style For example, when the server device 10 determines that the battle content of the plurality of characters CA1 and CB1 who competed in the first matching is a specific play style , it may be determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied. It should be noted that the server device 10 determines whether or not there is a specific play style based on the ratio and order of techniques used by the character.

(F) When the content of the battle includes the content set in advance by the player (For example, when it contains a content such as executing a specific event), it may be determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(G) When the player is watching the content of the battle between the ghosts If at least one of a plurality of players A and B corresponding to characters CA1 and CB1 is watching, it may be determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Further, the server device 10 may determine that a predetermined condition is satisfied when at least one of the plurality of players A and B has watched for a predetermined period of time or more (for example, 3 minutes or more). .

(H) When a Player Consumes a Predetermined Compensation It may be determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the consideration for is consumed.

For example, when Player A is a professional gamer (character CA1 is a ghost of a professional gamer) and General Player B wishes to play a real battle with a professional gamer, Player B receives a predetermined consideration (money such as 100 yen, 100 yen, etc.). In-game currency such as points, or a given item, etc.) may be consumed to enable a second matching with player A, a professional gamer.

[21] Others The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

10 server device, 20, 20A, 20B, 20C terminal device,
100 processing unit, 111 first matching processing unit, 112 second matching processing unit, 113 game processing unit, 114 determination unit, 115 game play information control unit,
116 display control unit, 119 reception unit, 120 communication control unit,
121 Web processing unit, 122 management unit, 123 notification unit,
130 image generator, 140 sound processor,
160 input unit, 170 storage unit, 171 main storage unit, 172 image buffer 174 game data storage unit, 176 player information storage unit,
180 information storage medium, 196 communication unit,
200 processing unit, 211 display control unit,
212 reception unit, 213 notification unit, 220 communication control unit,
221 web browser, 230 image generator, 240 generator,
260 input unit, 262 detection unit, 270 storage unit,
271 main storage unit, 272 image buffer, 274 game data storage unit,
276 player information storage unit,
280 information storage medium, 290 display unit, 292 sound output unit, 296 communication unit

Claims (16)

A game system for performing game processing of a game in which each character corresponding to each of a plurality of players participates in the game,
a first matching processing unit that performs processing for enabling matching of a plurality of characters including a character corresponding to a player controlled by a computer based on game play information of the player;
a game processing unit that progresses a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participate;
a determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participate;
a second matching processing unit that, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, performs processing to enable matching of a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit; , including
The game processing unit
A game system characterized by progressing a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching processing unit. Regarding claim 1,
further comprising a game play information control unit that updates the game play information of the player according to the progress of the game in which the player participates;
The game processing unit
A game system, wherein a character corresponding to a player controlled by the computer is controlled based on updated latest game play information of the player. In claim 1 or 2,
The first matching processing unit is
It is characterized by making it possible to match the plurality of randomly extracted characters, or to make it possible to match a predetermined player's character with a plurality of characters including other characters selected based on the player's selection operation. game system. In any one of claims 1 to 3,
At least one of the information of the other character matched and the information of the other player corresponding to the other character matched to the terminal device of each player corresponding to the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit, A game system, further comprising a display control section for displaying. In any one of claims 1 to 4,
The determination unit is
determining whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied based on at least one of progress information of a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participates and result information of the game; game system. In any one of claims 1 to 5,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, information indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied is notified to each player's terminal device corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit. A game system, further comprising a notification unit. In any one of claims 1 to 6,
A game system, further comprising: a display control unit for displaying a list of information of opponent players who satisfy the predetermined condition to the player, in the terminal device of each player. In any one of claims 1-7,
a display control unit for displaying a list of determination results of the determination unit in each game in which the player's character and another character matched by the first matching processing unit participate in each player's terminal device; A game system comprising: In any one of claims 1-8,
The determination unit is
A game system that controls the predetermined conditions so that they can be set based on information input by a player. In any one of claims 1-9,
The second matching processing unit is
Determining whether or not a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit can participate in the same game when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied. and, when it is determined that the player is ready to participate, a process is performed to enable the plurality of players to be matched. In any one of claims 1 to 10,
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the player of the matched other character is sent to the terminal device of each player corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit. A game system, further comprising a notification unit for notifying information indicating a login tendency. In any one of claims 1 to 11,
further comprising a receiving unit that receives for each player whether or not matching by the second matching processing unit is desired,
The second matching processing unit is
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit requests matching by the second matching processing unit. is accepted as possible, a game system characterized by performing a process of enabling matching of the plurality of players. In any one of claims 1-12,
When the game processing unit progresses a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching processing unit, A game system, further comprising a notification unit for notifying the plurality of players of whether or not a predetermined relationship is to be established with respect to the plurality of players. In any one of claims 1 to 13,
The determination unit is
In a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participates, it is determined whether or not the abilities are competitive, and if it is determined that the characters are competitive, the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game system characterized by judging. A server device that performs game processing of a game in which each character corresponding to each of a plurality of players participates in the game,
a first matching processing unit that performs processing for enabling matching of a plurality of characters including a character corresponding to a player controlled by a computer based on game play information of the player;
a game processing unit that progresses a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participate;
a determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participate;
a second matching processing unit that, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, performs processing to enable matching of a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit; , including
The game processing unit
A server apparatus characterized by progressing a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching processing section. A program for performing game processing of a game in which each character corresponding to each of a plurality of players participates in the game,
a first matching processing unit that performs processing for enabling matching of a plurality of characters including a character corresponding to a player controlled by a computer based on game play information of the player;
a game processing unit that progresses a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participate;
a determination unit that determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game in which the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit participate;
as a second matching processing unit that performs processing to enable matching of a plurality of players corresponding to each of the plurality of characters matched by the first matching processing unit when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied; , make your computer work,
The game processing unit
A program for progressing a game in which each character corresponding to each of the plurality of players participates based on the input information of each of the plurality of players matched by the second matching processing unit.

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