JP2023050730A - Game system, program, and game providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system or the like capable of activating a game and increasing a player's amusement of the game and capable of maintaining the amusement for a long time by acquisition of self-satisfaction, creation of freshness, prevention of a decrease in amusement, and the like.SOLUTION: While a server device 10 matches multiple players when starting a game following a program of a game, such as each player's operation instruction and randomness, it is configured to present candidates of player characters that each matched matching player uses in a game to each matching player on the basis of an affinity index to the player character, and execute a selection control process for setting player characters used for a game from among the presented, used character candidates.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a game system, a program, a game providing method, and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an online game called a social game has been provided in which a communication-type networking service called a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as “SNS”) is combined with a game.

In the case of multiplayer online games in which a fixed number of players (registered users) participate and play at the same time, so-called matching is generally performed to automatically match the fixed number of players who wish to participate. be.

Also, recently, when teams composed of a plurality of players compete against each other, it is known that the player characters operated by the players in each team are selected and determined in a given order (for example, Patent document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5658054

However, in the game system that performs matching described in Patent Document 1, only the order of selecting player characters is fixed. The player character to be used is not set, and there is room for further investigation from the viewpoint of revitalizing the game and maintaining or improving the game's interest.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose thereof is to activate the game by acquiring a sense of self-satisfaction, creating freshness, and preventing a decrease in interest, while also improving the game. To provide a game system or the like capable of improving a player's interest in a game and maintaining the interest over a long period of time.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game system for controlling a game in which a plurality of players participate using a player character set in a game space and providing information about the game to a terminal device,
a matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in the game as a character to be used for each matching player who is a player matched by the matching process;
game control means for controlling the selected player character and advancing the game based on instructions from the matching player;
a registration means for registering character information related to the player character used in the game for each of the matching players in a storage means as used character history information;
with
The selection control means is
Use character candidate setting for setting a player character selectable by each matching player as a use character candidate from among the plurality of player characters according to a selection condition determined at least based on the use character history information of each matching player. processing, and
A configuration for executing the selection control process including a use character selection process for selecting a use character for each matching player to be used in the game based on a given instruction from the set use character candidates. have.

With this configuration, the present invention allows the player to select, for example, a player character that has been used many times in the game, a player character that has been used for a long time, or a new player character as a character to be used in the matching game.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the more a player character is used as a favorite player character (that is, the higher the degree-of-attachment element that quantifies the player's attachment to the player character), the more the player participates in the game using that player character. Since motivation can be enhanced, the game can be activated while increasing the player's self-satisfaction.

In addition, the present invention gives the player an opportunity to use a new player character or a player character that has not been used before, since the newer one can be used in the matching game, giving the player freshness to the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation to participate in the game.

Further, the present invention allows the player to select (ie, use) the player character as desired in past games by using the player's usage history for the player character when selecting the player character. Since it is also possible to take into consideration whether or not it is possible, it is possible to include aspects that do not reduce the player's interest in the game.

That is, the present invention is intended to improve the player's interest in the game while revitalizing the game by obtaining a sense of self-satisfaction, creating freshness, and preventing a decline in interest, and to maintain the interest over a long period of time. It can keep you interested.

The "game" includes, for example, battle games, shooting games, action games, RPGs, sound games, sports games, etc. in which you fight or fight with enemy characters or other player characters.

Also, the "used character history information" includes, for example, information on the number of times the player character has been used in the game and the usage time for each type of player character. However, as the "use character history information", information indicating that the selection as the use character is desired (hereinafter referred to as "selection desired character information") and information on the finally selected use character (hereinafter referred to as "selected character information") It may contain information indicating that the character is desired to be selected as a character that has already been used.

Also, the ``selection condition determined at least based on the used character history information of each matching player'' intends that other information may be included in addition to the used character history information. However, the selection condition includes that only the used character history information may be used.

Furthermore, the "given instructions" include, for example, matching player instructions and game program-based instructions.

(2) In addition, the present invention is
The used character history information includes at least one of the number of times the player character is used in the game by each player and the usage time,
The selection control means is
In the use character candidate setting process, the use character candidate is set according to the selection condition determined at least based on at least one of the number of times of use and the time of use.

With this configuration, the more the player character is used, the more the player's favorite player character is used, the more motivated the player is to participate in the game using the player character. be able to.

In addition, the present invention gives the player an opportunity to use a new player character or a player character that has not been used before, since the newer one can be used in the matching game, giving the player freshness to the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation to participate in the game.

(3) In addition, the present invention is
The use character history information includes selection desired character information indicating that the player wishes to select the use character as the use character, and selection desired character information of the use character actually selected in the previous matching game. and
The selection control means is
A specific player can be selected according to the selection condition determined at least based on the selection desired character information of each player participating in the game and the selection desired character information, and other players different from the specific player It has a configuration for setting the use character candidate that cannot be selected.

With this configuration, the present invention can be used, for example, when the player cannot select a desired player character in the previous game including the previous game, or when the player cannot select the desired player character many times. is satisfied, the player character desired by the player can be preferentially selected in the game in which the current player character is being set.

Therefore, according to the present invention, a player character to be used in a game can be selected by taking into consideration not only whether the character can be used in the game, but also whether the character can be selected as desired by the player.

(4) In addition, the present invention is
The used character history information includes selection desired character information indicating that the player wishes to select the used character as the used character in the previous matching game, and selected characters of the used character actually selected in the previous matching game. It has a configuration that contains information and.

With this configuration, the present invention can preferentially select the current player character, for example, when the desired character cannot be set in the previous game.

(5) In addition, the present invention is
The selection control means is
If the number of types of player characters used in the game is limited,
As the use character selection processing, for each player, use character history information of a player who selects a use character is compared with use character history information of other players, and based on the comparison result, the character of the corresponding player is selected. It has a configuration for executing determination processing for determining whether or not the use character can be used.

With this configuration, for example, when there are player characters that a plurality of players want to use, and in the case of a game in which the use of the same player character is prohibited or desirable to be prohibited, the same player character can be used. Character candidates for each player can be set from the viewpoint of fairness based on the use character history of each player who desires to use the player character.

(6) In addition, the present invention is
The selection control means is
It is configured to execute the use character selection process for each of the matched players within a selectable number range that allows selection of player characters of the same type in the game.

With this configuration, the present invention allows, for example, even if there are player characters that a plurality of players want to use, they can select up to the selectable number. , the wishes of the player character can be satisfied as much as possible.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's interest in the game while activating the game, and to maintain the interest over a long period of time.

(7) In addition, the present invention is
The selection control means is
When a plurality of player characters of the same type are selected, the appearance of each player character of the same type is changed according to a predetermined change condition.

With this configuration, the present invention can select and set player characters of the same type in the same game while changing the changeable parts of the appearance such as the color, shape, or size of the appearance.

Therefore, the present invention can satisfy many players and solve the problems in the game due to the appearance being the same and being indistinguishable.

(8) In addition, the present invention is
It has a configuration in which the settable number of player characters of the same type changes according to the number of players participating in the game.

With this configuration, when the number of participants is large, the present invention enables many players to participate even in a game in which the number of types of player characters is small by increasing the settable number of the same player character. Even in such a case, the interest of the game can be maintained.

(9) In addition, the present invention is
It has a configuration further comprising providing means for providing the relevant player with the history information of the used character that has already been registered at a given timing.

With this configuration, the present invention enables the player to recognize the information of the player character that the player has selected in the past or wishes to select. It can be used as information when clarifying the course of action for

(10) In addition, the present invention is
The selection control means is
executing a character selection execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the selection control process according to at least one of the play status of the matching target player and the instruction of the matching target player;
The selection control process is executed when it is determined by the character selection execution determination process that the selection control process is to be executed.

With this configuration, the present invention can reflect the player's intention and situation in the selection control process for selecting the player character to be used in the game, so that the player character can be selected more in line with the player's wishes. be able to.

In particular, the present invention positively utilizes the selection control process based on the instruction of the player when it is desired to refer to the development status and level-up of other players regarding the use of player characters of the same type in the game. Therefore, the player's interest in the game can be improved and the interest can be maintained for a long period of time.

(11) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program for controlling a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space and providing information about the game to a terminal device,
Matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in the game as a character to be used for each matching player who is a player matched by the matching process;
game control means for controlling the selected player character to progress the game based on instructions from the matching player;
registration means for registering, for each matching player, character information relating to the player character used in the game in a storage means as used character history information;
make the computer function as
The selection control means is
Use character candidate setting for setting a player character selectable by each matching player as a use character candidate from among the plurality of player characters according to a selection condition determined at least based on the use character history information of each matching player. processing, and
A configuration for executing the selection control process including a use character selection process for selecting a use character for each matching player to be used in the game based on a given instruction from the set use character candidates. have.

With this configuration, the more the player uses the favorite player character (that is, the higher the degree-of-attachment element that quantifies the player's attachment to the player character), the more the player character is used in the game. Since the desire to participate can be increased, the game can be activated while enhancing the player's self-satisfaction. Player's self-satisfaction can be enhanced.

In addition, the present invention gives the player an opportunity to use a new player character or a player character that has not been used before, since the newer one can be used in the matching game, giving the player freshness to the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation to participate in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention considers whether or not the player was able to select the player character as desired in the past games by using the player's use history for the player character when selecting the player character. Therefore, it is possible to include aspects that do not reduce the player's interest in the game.

That is, the present invention is intended to improve the player's interest in the game while revitalizing the game by obtaining a sense of self-satisfaction, creating freshness, and preventing a decline in interest, and to maintain the interest over a long period of time. It can keep you interested.

(12) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game providing method for providing information about a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space from a server device to a terminal device, comprising:
The server device
a matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in the game as a character to be used for each matching player who is a player matched by the matching process;
game control means for controlling the selected player character and advancing the game based on instructions from the matching player;
a registration means for registering character information related to the player character used in the game for each of the matching players in a storage means as used character history information;
and
The selection control means is
Use character candidate setting for setting a player character selectable by each matching player as a use character candidate from among the plurality of player characters according to a selection condition determined at least based on the use character history information of each matching player. processing, and
A character selection process for selecting a character to be used by each matching player to be used in the game based on a given instruction from among the set character candidates;
When executing the selection control process, including
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to the server device;
It is configured to receive game-related information from the server device that executes the game-related processing.

With this configuration, the more the player uses the favorite player character (that is, the higher the degree-of-attachment element that quantifies the player's attachment to the player character), the more the player character is used in the game. Since the desire to participate can be increased, the game can be activated while enhancing the player's self-satisfaction. Player's self-satisfaction can be enhanced.

In addition, the present invention gives the player an opportunity to use a new player character or a player character that has not been used before, since the newer one can be used in the matching game, giving the player freshness to the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation to participate in the game.

Furthermore, the present invention considers whether or not the player was able to select the player character as desired in the past games by using the player's use history for the player character when selecting the player character. Therefore, it is possible to include aspects that do not reduce the player's interest in the game.

That is, the present invention is intended to improve the player's interest in the game while revitalizing the game by obtaining a sense of self-satisfaction, creating freshness, and preventing a decline in interest, and to maintain the interest over a long period of time. It can keep you interested.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration|structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the game server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal device of one Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining selection control processing for selecting a player character to be used in a game with which a player is matched, which is processing executed by the server device of one embodiment; It is an example of character history information stored in a character history information storage unit of one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing operations of a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in a game with which a player is matched, which is a process executed by the server device of one embodiment; FIG.

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, the outline and outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 10 that provides game services and terminal devices 20 (eg, terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). configured to be connectable.

A user (that is, a player) can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20 . Furthermore, by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can communicate with other users (players).

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service for allowing a user to play a game using a terminal device 20 connected for communication via the Internet. Further, 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 among a plurality of users.

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

In particular, the server device 10 is written in various languages such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark) for games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20 . A browser game (a game that is started by simply opening the installation site with a Web browser) can be provided.

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 can connect to terminals of other users (smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, etc.) via a network and provide an online game in which the same progress of the game can be shared online at the same time. have a configuration.

On the other hand, the server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor), or may be composed of a plurality of (devices, processors).

Information such as billing information and game information stored in a storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (storage device, memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). ), or when functioning as an SNS server, information such as the player information storage unit 146 stored in the storage area can be stored in a database ( In a broad sense, it may be stored in a storage device or memory).

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (that is, the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. It has become. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes for providing the user with the game processing result received from the server device 10 so that the user can view it. .

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game machine, etc., and a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. 10 can be connected. A communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

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.). , a web browser function for transmitting user operation data to the server device 10, etc., performs various processes for providing a game screen to the user, and allows the user 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 the player information storage unit managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. 146 is acquired and the game is executed.

[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 120 for use by an administrator and other inputs, a display unit 130 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, and a communication device for communicating with the terminal device 20 and others. It includes a unit 196, a processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 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 120 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.
The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of this embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display 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 140 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 140 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 142, the storage unit 140 of the present embodiment includes a game data storage unit 144 that stores game information indicating information about the game, player information indicating information about each player, and information about the player's game. (hereinafter referred to as "player-related information"), and a character history information storage section 148 that stores information on the history of games in which each player has been matched.

The game data storage unit 144 stores information on the game field where the game is played, condition information used for various determinations, information on each object on the game field, information for changing each object, and various table information. , information about player characters that can be used in the game (hereinafter also referred to as “character information”), and the like.

The player information storage unit 146 stores, for each player, as player-related information,
(A1) player's nickname, player ID, and team name and ID if belonging to a team (hereinafter referred to as "affiliation information");
(A2) Information on individual and team performance such as current score, earned rewards, or game time (hereinafter also referred to as “performance information”);
(A3) positional information indicating the position of each player or team within the game field;
(A4) Information (hereinafter also referred to as "energy parameter information") of parameter values (hereinafter referred to as "energy parameter values") directly linked to the victory or defeat of the player character of each player, such as experience points and life energy, and defeat Information on the presence or absence of (game over or not) (hereinafter also referred to as "defeat information"), and
(A5) Billing information such as billing history and billing amount;
etc. are stored.

As will be described later, the character history information storage unit 148 stores information about player characters used in past games as character history information in association with player IDs for each player.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 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 an information storage medium, 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.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a web processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a player character management unit 104, a matching processing unit 105, a character selection setting processing unit 106, a timer management unit 109 and an information providing unit 110 .

In addition, for example, the game management unit 103 of the present embodiment constitutes the game control means of the present invention. The player character management unit 104 constitutes registration means of the present invention. Also, for example, the matching processing unit 105 of this embodiment constitutes the matching control means of the present invention, and the character selection setting processing unit 106 constitutes the selection control means of the present invention.

The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101 . In particular, the communication control unit 101 of this embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game screen to the terminal device 20 of the player based on a request from the terminal device 20 of the player.

The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 performs processing for transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and processing for transmitting data to the web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20. 211 performs processing for receiving data transmitted by H.211.

In this embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also functions as an SNS server will be described as an example. good too. Further, the game processing of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially performed by the terminal device 20. FIG.

The game management unit 103 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 to construct a game space as a virtual space. Various game processes related to various competitive games such as battle games, action games, RPGs, sound games, and sports games are executed.

The player character management unit 104 manages each player character used by each player in the game and information about each player character.

In particular, the player character management unit 104 manages the player characters selected and used in a game in which a plurality of players participate (hereinafter also referred to as "selected characters"), and the characters in each player when executing the game. Information such as a player character that has become selectable and has become a candidate for selection (hereinafter referred to as a “used character candidate”) is registered in the character history information storage unit 148 .

The matching processing unit 105 executes a matching process for determining players (hereinafter referred to as “matching players”) who will play games in cooperation between individuals or groups, or who will play games cooperatively during the game. do.

A character selection setting processing unit 106 executes a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in a game as a character to be used for each player matched by the matching process (hereinafter referred to as "matching player").

A timer management unit 109 has a timer function and is used to manage the progress of the game. In particular, the timer management unit 109 works in conjunction with the game management unit 103 and outputs the current time and the preset time to each unit. Also, the timer management unit 109 is used for synchronizing with each terminal device.

The information providing unit 110 generates various types of game information and provides the corresponding terminal device 20 with the game information so that the terminal device 20 can process the game.

In particular, the information providing unit 110 generates information (that is, game information) for controlling the target player character of each player by the corresponding terminal device 20 and provides the generated game information to the corresponding terminal device 20 .

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the terminal device 20 of this embodiment. Also, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the player, and outputs the player's input information to the processing unit 200 . The input unit 260 of this embodiment includes a detection unit 262 that detects player input information (input signal). The input unit 260 includes, for example, levers, buttons, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, and a mouse.

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, and an image buffer 272 in which final display images and the like are stored. In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

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.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280 . 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).

In addition, in this embodiment, the program and game data for causing the computer to function as each part of this embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 are received via the network, The received program and data are stored in the information storage medium 280 . Programs and data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270 . Receiving programs and data in this way to make the network system function is also included within the scope of the present invention.

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. 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. In addition, for example, the display unit 290 constitutes the display means of the present invention.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, another terminal, server), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, etc. realizable.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs game processing, display control, image Processing such as generation processing or sound generation processing is performed.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 271 in 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 communication control unit 210 , a web browser 211 , a game processing unit 212 , a display control unit 213 , a drawing unit 220 and a sound processing unit 230 . In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

The communication control unit 210 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the server device 10 . The communication control unit 210 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 210 may store server destination information (IP address, port number) in the information storage medium 280 and perform processing for managing it. Then, the communication control unit 210 may communicate with the server device 10 when input information for starting communication is received from the player.

In particular, the communication control unit 210 transmits player identification information and operation information to the server device 10, and sends information about the game (player information, game card information, player's web page, game screen, etc.) to the server device 10. Perform processing to receive from.

The communication control unit 210 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 210 of this embodiment performs processing for receiving the game screen from the server device 10 .

The web browser 211 is an application program for browsing 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 211 also transmits data to the web server (server device 10) using input forms (links, buttons, text boxes, etc.).

The web browser 211 of this embodiment can implement a browser game. For example, the web browser 211 may execute a program written in JavaScript (registered trademark), FLASH, 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 via the Internet using the web browser 211 . 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 211 .

The game processing unit 212 performs various game calculation processes. For example, there are a process of starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of executing the game, and a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied.

The game processing unit 212 is composed of various objects (primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, subdivision surfaces, etc.) representing display objects such as player characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (terrain). A process for arranging and setting the object in the object space may be performed.

Here, the object space is a virtual space and includes both two-dimensional space and three-dimensional space. A two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged at two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and a three-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged at three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). be.

In addition to setting game card deck data, the game processing unit 212 controls the transmission and reception of various types of information at the time of login. Game processing including execution of game processing based on the received automatic calculation data and reproduction of received automatic calculation data when the game is executed by automatic calculation is executed.
The display control unit 213 also performs processing for displaying on the display unit 290 . For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the web browser 211 .

The drawing unit 220 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 213 outputs the image to the display unit 290 . The image generated by the rendering unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200 , generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voices, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 292 .

[4] Method of this embodiment [4.1] Overview Next, the processing executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment using FIG. Selection control processing for selection will be described.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining selection control processing for selecting a player character to be used in a game with which the player is matched, which is processing executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

The server device 10 of the present embodiment works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 operated by each player, for example, forms one game space (that is, a game field in a virtual three-dimensional space), and in the game field, a plurality of Various games are executed by a plurality of player characters that are controlled by the players.

In particular, the server device 10 of the present embodiment executes various controls for executing competitive games such as battle games, action games, RPGs, sound games, sports games, etc., or cooperative play games.

That is, the server device 10 of this embodiment is a server device that controls a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space and provides information about the game to the terminal device 20 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the server device 10 of the present embodiment has
(A1) While matching a plurality of players at the start of the game according to the operation instructions of each player and the game program,
(A2) Player character candidates (hereinafter referred to as "used character candidates") to be used in the game by each matched player (that is, the matching player) are selected by a plurality of players based on the degree of attachment to the player character. Select from among characters and present to each matching player,
(A3) Execute a selection control process for setting a player character (that is, a character to be used) to be used in the game from among the presented character candidates to be used;
have a configuration.

Specifically, the server device 10, as shown in FIG.
(B1) executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
(B2) executing a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in the game as a character to be used for each matching player;
(B3) controlling the selected player character and progressing the game based on the instructions of the matching player;
(B4) For each matching player, register character information about the player character used in the game as character history information in the character history information storage unit 148;
have a configuration.

Then, as the selection control process, the server device 10 performs
(B2-1) Selecting player characters selectable by each matching player from among a plurality of player characters defined in the character information according to selection conditions determined at least based on character history information of each matching player; , a use character candidate setting process that is set respectively, and
(B2-2) A character selection process for selecting a character to be used by each matching player to be used in a game based on a given instruction from among set character candidates to be used. .

In particular, the server device 10
(C1) To allow the player to select a player character that has been used many times in the game or a player character that has been used for a long time, or a new player character as a character to be used in the matching game, or
(C2) In order to allow the player to select a character to be used in the matching game while considering whether or not each matching player was able to select a character as desired in the past game,
It has a configuration of

FIG. 4 shows a case where player 1 and player 2 are matched by the matching process, and player character CH1, player character CH2, and player character CH3 are presented as use character candidates. An example of a case of being selected as a character is shown.

In particular, FIG. 4 exemplifies processing in the player 2 for matching processing and selection control processing.

With such a configuration, the server device 10 and the game system 1 including the server device 10 of the present embodiment activate the game by obtaining a sense of self-satisfaction, creating freshness, and preventing a decline in interest. It is possible to improve the player's interest in the game and maintain the interest over a long period of time.

In the matching process of this embodiment, at least two or more players need to be matched. may be matched.

[4.2] Character History Information and Its Registration Processing Next, character history information stored in the character history information storage unit 148 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 5 is an example of character history information stored in the character history information storage unit 148 of this embodiment.

The character history information is information for each player used in selection control processing for setting a player character to be used in the game, and is information stored in the character history information storage unit 148 .

In particular, the character history information is associated with the player ID as illustrated in FIG.
(A1) character information about the player character used in the game (hereinafter referred to as "used character history information");
(A2) an index for each player character, which is a cumulative index relating to the game use of the player character used in the game by the matching player (hereinafter referred to as "player character cumulative use index (cumulative index)");
consists of

As shown in FIG. 5, in the used character history information, each game executed in the past (hereinafter also referred to as "executed game") is associated with a past game ID,
(A1-1) Information of a player character (hereinafter referred to as "selected used character") used in each game (hereinafter referred to as "selected used character information (selected character)"), which is an ID indicating the type of character (hereinafter simply referred to as "character ID");
(A1-2) Information (hereinafter referred to as "selection presentation character information (selection presentation character)") of a character presented selectably in each game (hereinafter referred to as "selection presentation character"), a character ID;
(A1-3) Information (hereinafter referred to as "selection desired character information") of a player character that the player wishes to use in the game (hereinafter referred to as "selection desired character") among the selection presented characters of each game. ), the character ID and
is included.

In addition to the above, the used character history information may include a character ID of a player character that has been selectably presented in each past game and has not been used in the presented game. .

On the other hand, the player character cumulative use index (cumulative index) is associated with the character ID of the player character, as shown in FIG.
(A2-1) Information on usage history (hereinafter referred to as “usage history information”) such as the number of times the game has been used (hereinafter referred to as “usage count”) and time spent (hereinafter referred to as “usage time”). ,as well as,
(A2-2) Cumulative parameters (hereinafter also referred to as "cumulative parameters") such as cumulative billing amounts and cumulative points consumed for game characters.
and so on.

The game data storage unit 144 stores information about display and behavior of each player character in the game, and data about basic specifications.

In addition to the above, the player character cumulative use index of the present embodiment may include information such as the billing amount spent for training the player character.

[4.3] Matching Processing Next, matching processing in this embodiment will be described.

The matching processing unit 105 of this embodiment matches at least two or more players out of a plurality of players before the start of the game or at a given timing during the game, and selects the matched players as matching players. Execute the matching process to determine.

That is, the matching processing unit 105 executes matching processing in order to determine an opponent in a competitive game, or to select a plurality of players through cooperative play in order to clear a game task.

Then, the matching processing unit 105 of the present embodiment uses the player character information of each player as a matching condition as a matching process, and matches two or more players who meet the matching condition as matching players.

For example, the matching processing unit 105 may match player attributes (level, generation/age/sex, total game execution time, number of login days, number of consecutive login days), player character attributes (level, nature, characteristics, ability, etc.), or , to match multiple players in a game based on both.

For example, the matching processing unit 105 may randomly match by a lottery process.

[4.4] Selection control processing [4.4.1] Basic principle of selection control processing Next, the basic principle of selection control processing in this embodiment will be described.

The character selection setting processing unit 106, for each matching player,
(A1) Player characters selectable by each matching player are set as use character candidates from among the plurality of player characters according to selection conditions determined based on use character history information of each matching player. setting process, and
(A2) use character selection processing for selecting a use character for each matching player to be used in a game based on a given instruction from among set use character candidates;
Execute the selection control process including

That is, the character selection setting processing unit 106 of the present embodiment directly selects a player from among player characters having a number of player characters equal to or greater than the number of player characters who can participate in the game (hereinafter referred to as "player character selection candidates"). Instead, first, a plurality of player characters are set as use character candidates from among the player character selection candidates according to selection conditions.

In particular, the character selection setting processing unit 106, in the use character candidate setting process, regards a player character that has been used many times in the game or has been used for a long time as a player character with a high degree of attachment and a favorite player character. Selection conditions may be defined so that selection can be made, and a plurality of player characters may be set as use character candidates based on the defined selection information (use character candidate setting process 1).

In addition, the character selection setting processing unit 106, as the use character candidate setting process, selects a player character whose number of times of use in the game is small, or whose use time is 0 or not at all, in order to give an opportunity to use the player character. Selection conditions may be defined so that selection can be made, and a plurality of player characters may be set as use character candidates based on the defined selection information (use character candidate setting process 2).

Furthermore, the character selection setting processing unit 106 also considers whether or not the player was able to select the player character as desired in the past game as the use character candidate setting processing, and selects the player character that the player desires to select. (hereinafter referred to as "selectable character") may be selected in the current game, and a plurality of player characters may be set as use character candidates based on the defined selection information ( Use character candidate setting process 3).

Then, the character selection setting processing unit 106 of the present embodiment selects a character to be used by each matching player in the game according to instructions from the corresponding player or under instructions from a game program such as a lottery for each matching player. Execute character selection processing to be selected.

Note that the character selection setting processing unit 106 may perform the use character candidate setting process by combining the use character candidate setting process 1 or the use character candidate setting process 2 with the use character candidate setting process 3 .

In addition, the character selection setting processing unit 106 may execute the use character candidate setting process according to a selection condition determined based on the use character history information of each matching player and other information.

In this case, the other information includes whether or not the player is charged, the amount thereof, and whether or not the player characters possessed in a selectable manner are held and the number of such characters.

[4.4.2] Use Character Candidate Setting Processing Next, the basic principle of use character candidate setting processing in this embodiment will be described.

(Selectable setting for characters with a high degree of attachment)
The character selection setting processing unit 106 sets characters that can be selected by the player as usable character candidates by using factors such as the degree of attachment of the matching player to the player character.

That is, the more the player character is used, the more the player's attachment to the player character is determined, and the more often the player character can participate in the game, the higher the player's self-satisfaction. For this reason, in the present embodiment, use character candidate setting processing is executed according to selection conditions determined based on the use character history information of each matching player.

Specifically, the character selection/setting processing unit 106 provides a cumulative index of use in the game for each matching player, which is an index indicating the degree of attachment of each player to the player character (that is, a player character cumulative use index). ) is used.

In particular, the character selection setting processing unit 106 sets, for each matching player, as a player character cumulative use index,
(A1) the number of uses of the player character used in the game (accumulated number of times);
(A2) cumulative usage time of the player character; and
(A3) Accumulated billing amount used for the player character and accumulated point consumption including in-game currency;
determines the selection criteria.

Then, the character selection setting processing unit 106 sets player characters selectable for each matching player as use character candidates based on selection conditions determined by the player character cumulative use index for each matching player.

For example, the character selection setting processing unit 106 determines that the player character has been selected and used in five or more games, or that the player character has been used for five hours or more, or , is used as a selection condition.

Then, the character selection setting processing unit 106 sets, for each player, a player character that satisfies such a selection condition as a selectably presented character to be presented to the player, and the set character to be presented to the player. perform processing for presentation to

(Selectable settings for infrequently used characters)
Instead of the above, the character selection setting processing unit 106 may set characters selectable by the player by using information indicating the frequency of use of the player character by the matching player.

That is, in order to give new player characters or player characters that have not been used until now the chance to use them, and to produce a freshness to the game, in the present embodiment, based on the used character history information of each matching player, The use character candidate setting process is executed according to the determined selection conditions.

More specifically, the character selection setting processing unit 106, similarly to the use character candidate setting process 1, selects characters determined by a player character cumulative use index such as the number of times of use, the time of use, the amount charged, or the amount of points consumed, for each matching player. Use conditions.

For example, the character selection setting processing unit 106 may be a player character that has not been used in the game that has been executed so far, a player character that has been used for less than 0.5 hours, or both. is used as a selection condition.

Then, the character selection setting processing unit 106 sets, for each player, a player character that satisfies such a selection condition as a selectably presented character to be presented to the player, and the set character to be presented to the player. perform processing for presentation to

(Selectable setting of desired character)
The character selection/setting processing unit 106 uses information indicating the past usage history and usage frequency of the matching player's player character, including information on the player character that the player wishes to use in the games that have been executed so far. By doing so, characters that can be selected by the player may be set.

That is, in order to allow the player to select the desired player character in the matching game in consideration of whether or not the player was able to select the player character as desired in the past game, the present embodiment is configured. , the use character candidate setting process is executed according to the selection conditions determined based on the use character history information of each matching player.

In particular, the character selection setting processing unit 106, for each matching player, selects used character information (information indicating a player character that was actually used) in a game executed in the past, selected and presented character information (used character candidate setting processing). Selection determined by use character history information including information indicating the player character actually presented to the player by the player) and selection desired character information (information indicating the player character that the player wanted to select but was not set as the use character) Use conditions.

Specifically, the character selection setting processing unit 106 reads the character history information including the selected character information, the character selection presentation character information, and the character information desired to be selected in the games executed in the past for each matching player.

Further, the character selection setting processing unit 106 determines selection conditions for each corresponding matching player based on the read-out use character history information of each matching player.

Then, the character selection setting processing unit 106 sets player characters that can be selected by each matching player as use character candidates based on the determined selection conditions of each matching player.

For example, the selection condition includes that the player character is actually used based on the used character history information and is a player character actually presented to the player by the used character candidate setting process.

Further, for example, the selection condition includes a player character that is not actually used based on the used character history information and is a player character actually presented to the player by the used character candidate setting process. be

Further, for example, the selection condition includes a player character that is not actually used and that the player desires to set based on the used character history information.

(Usable character priority setting processing)
In the use character candidate setting process, the character selection setting processing unit 106 sets use character candidates for a specific player prior to other players according to selection conditions determined based on the selected use character information and the desired character information. (that is, usable character priority setting processing) may be executed.

In particular, when the types of player characters that can be used in the game are limited (for example, one), the character selection setting processing unit 106 executes the usable character priority setting process.

For example, when the player's desired player character cannot be set in the previous game including the previous game, or when the player's desired player character cannot be set when the number of such times is large. If a given condition (hereinafter also referred to as "usable character priority condition") is satisfied, including at least the case where the player character is selected, the player character desired by the player is prioritized in the game in which the current player character is being set. can be set to

Specifically, in the use character candidate setting processing for each player, if the usable character priority condition is met, the character selection setting processing unit 106 excludes the player character from useable characters of other matching players. and set it as an available character for the corresponding player.

In particular, in this embodiment, the usable character priority condition includes that the player could not select the desired character in the past matching games a predetermined number of times or more (for example, 3 times or more).

Further, the character selection setting processing unit 106 determines whether or not the available character priority condition is met based on the use character history information of the corresponding player.

As a usable character priority condition, the character selection setting processing unit 106 preferentially selects the player character desired by the player only in the previous game when the player character desired by the player cannot be set. can be selected.

In addition, the character selection setting processing unit 106 sets, as a usable character priority condition, when the player's game performance using the player character desired by the player is below a certain level, or when the game is performed by another player character of the player. Other conditions may also be included, such as when the score of the game in the case is above a certain level.

[4.4.3] Use Character Selection Processing Next, use character selection processing in this embodiment will be described.

(Basic Principle of Use Character Selection Processing)
The character selection setting processing unit 106 executes a use character selection process for selecting a use character of each matching player for each matching player.

Specifically, the character selection setting processing unit 106 is set to be selectable by the use character candidate setting process for each matching player, and from the use character candidates presented to each matching player, according to the player's instruction, Alternatively, under the instruction of a game program such as a lottery, a use character selection process for selecting a use character of each matching player to be used in the game is executed.

On the other hand, the character selection setting processing unit 106 causes the player character management unit 104 to register and update the use character history information when executing the use character selection processing.

In particular, the player character management unit 104 displays the selected used character information and the selected and presented character information at a given timing such as the timing of executing the used character selection process, or the timing at which the player character is determined and the game is started. And the character information desired to be selected is newly registered in the character history information storage unit 148 or updated and registered for each player.

It should be noted that the player character management unit 104 selects a desired character to be selected from each matching player before execution of the character selection setting process, or before use character candidates are set by the character selection setting process and before the use character is determined. accept.

Then, the player character management section 104 registers the received character desired to be selected together with other information in the character history information storage section 148 for each player.

(Adjustment of character used in character selection process)
If the game specifications limit the number of types of player characters that can be used in the game, the character selection setting processing unit 106 adjusts the characters used by each player when executing the character selection process.

Specifically, the character selection setting processing unit 106 determines in advance the character to be used selected by each matching player by the character to be used selection process when the number of types of player characters used in the game is limited. If the number of types is greater than the number of types, the history information of characters used by each player is compared, and based on the comparison result, determination processing is executed to determine whether or not the character used by the corresponding player can be used.

That is, in this case, if there is a limit to the number of types of player characters used in the game, the character selection setting processing unit 106 performs character selection processing for each player to select a character to be used. The used character history information is compared with the used character history information of other players, and based on the comparison result, determination processing is executed to determine whether or not the use character of the corresponding player can be used.

For example, when the number of types of player characters that can be used in the game is "1" according to the game specifications, and the characters to be used are set for the same type of player character by a plurality of players as the character selection process. Then, the character selection setting processing unit 106 compares the character history information used by the corresponding player.

Then, the character selection setting processing unit 106 permits a player who has not used the target player character as a character to be used in a past game to use the character to be used, and prohibits the use of other characters to be used. Execute the judgment process.

Further, if there is no player who has not used the target player character in past games, the character selection setting processing unit 106 determines that the player with the least number of times of use is permitted to use the used character. Then, determination processing is executed to prohibit the use of other characters.

Note that the character selection setting processing unit 106 determines that the number of types of player characters equal to or greater than the number of types of player characters that have not been used in the game in the past games for the target player character, or the player with the minimum number of times of use is used in the game. When the number of types of player characters is greater than or equal to the number of types of player characters, the game environment does not meet the given conditions, such as a player with a given parameter such as a high or low level, a player with a long number of consecutive login days, or a player with a given item. It is judged that the use of the use character is permitted for the player who has it, and a judgment process is executed to prohibit the use of other use characters.

On the other hand, the character selection setting processing unit 106 may perform the use character selection process for each matched player within the selectable number range that allows the player characters of the same type to be selected in the game.

Specifically, the character selection setting processing unit 106 monitors the characters to be used selected by each player's character selection processing, and when a plurality of player characters of the same type are selected, Selection is permitted on a first-come, first-served basis, and when the number of selectable characters reaches the upper limit, subsequent selection as a character to be used is prohibited.

Further, when a plurality of player characters of the same type are selected in the game, the character selection setting processing unit 106 may change the appearance of each player character of the same type according to a predetermined change condition.

For example, the character selection setting processing unit 106 performs control to change the appearance in the order of players with the highest or lowest given parameters such as level and strength, or in the order of players with the longest number of consecutive login days.

In particular, the character selection setting processing unit 106 changes color, shape (partial), size, or a combination of two or more of these as changes in appearance.

Furthermore, the character selection setting processing unit 106 may change the settable number of player characters of the same type according to the number of players participating in the game.

[4.5] Information provision processing Next, the information provision processing of this embodiment will be described.

During the game, the information providing unit 110 may provide various types of game information related to game control and display, as well as information related to the use of player characters that the relevant player has used in the past, to the relevant terminal device 20. .

Specifically, the information providing unit 110 reads the usage history information of the corresponding player, and provides the read usage history information regarding the player character of the corresponding player to the corresponding terminal device 20 .

[4.6] Modification Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described.

(Modification 1: Character selection execution determination process)
In this embodiment, when the selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in the game is executed, the play status of a matching target player (hereinafter referred to as a "matching target player") or the Whether or not to execute the selection control process may be determined based on the instruction.

That is, in the present embodiment, whether or not the selection control process is executed based on the play status of the matching target player or the instruction of the matching target player is performed by reflecting the intention and situation of the player in the matching. A character selection execution determination process may be executed to determine whether or not.

Specifically, the character selection setting processing unit 106 determines the play status of the matching target player (task progress, game time, specific item acquisition of equipment, etc.) and/or an instruction from the matching target player, a character selection execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the selection control process is executed.

Then, the character selection setting processing unit 106 executes the selection control process when it is determined by the character selection execution determination process that the selection control process is to be executed.

(Modification 2: Another configuration example of the server device)
In the game system 1 of this embodiment, the single server device 10 executes the game and the matching process, but a plurality of server devices may be used.

[5] Operation in this Embodiment Next, the processing executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment with reference to FIG. The operation of processing will be described.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of selection control processing for selecting a player character to be used in a game with which the player is matched, which is executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

In this operation, it is assumed that player character information including the number of uses for each type of player character is stored as a player character cumulative use index.

Also, this action is an action that is executed before the player starts a specific game, and is an action that is simultaneously executed for a plurality of player characters.

Furthermore, this operation will be described using an example in which the number of times of use is detected as the player character cumulative use index at the stage when the matching game is started.

First, when the game management unit 103 receives an operation instruction from the player, an instruction to execute matching processing such as the arrival of a predetermined timing, and an instruction to start execution (step S101), the matching processing unit 105 receives a given game, such as random or the same level. (step S102) to match two or more players in a specific game.

Next, the character selection/setting processing unit 106 reads the use character history information already registered for each of the matched matching players (step S103).

Next, the character selection setting processing unit 106 determines selection conditions for each matching player based on the used character history information, and sets a plurality of selectable player characters for each matching player according to the selection conditions. A character candidate setting process is executed (step S104).

At this time, the character selection setting processing unit 106 may set a character desired to be selected, which could not be set in the previous game and could not be set as a character to be used, as a usable character in the current game.

Also, at this time, the character selection setting processing unit 106, based on the use character history information of each matching player, if the usable character priority condition as described above is satisfied, in the game in which the current player character is being set, , the player character desired by the player may be preferentially set.

Next, the character selection setting processing unit 106 provides a plurality of selectable player characters (that is, character candidates to be used) to the terminal device 20 of each corresponding matching player, and instructs each matching player to select a player character. Waits for reception (step S105).

Next, the character selection setting processing unit 106 executes character selection processing for selecting and determining characters to be used by each matching player to be used in the game based on the received selection instructions of each matching player (step S106).

At this time, the character selection setting processing unit 106 cooperates with the game management unit 103 to perform control such as selection prohibition management and appearance change of the characters to be used.

Next, the game management unit 103 starts executing a game formed from one game space for each matching player (step S107).

Next, the character selection setting processing unit 106 appropriately registers (updates) the used character history information including the selected used character information, the selected and presented character information, and the desired selected character information in the game executed in the past for each matching player. Execute (step S108) and terminate this operation.

[6] 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.

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 linking a plurality of server devices 10 and each game may be provided to the terminal device. good.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game provided by the server device 10 is executed by the terminal device 20. Except for the operation input, each function of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 and execution of the game program are performed. The above game may be realized by executing the game on the server device 10 and by executing the operation input and image display by streaming on the terminal device 20 .

Further, in this embodiment, the game system of the present invention is applied to the server device 10 that is executed in conjunction with the terminal device 20 through the network, but the game system is installed in a tablet information terminal device, a personal computer, or an amusement park. It can also be applied as a game device to be played.

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.

1: Game system 10: Server device 20: Terminal device 100: Processing unit 101: Communication control unit 102: Web processing unit 103: Game management unit 104: Player character management unit 105: Matching processing unit 106: Distribution control unit 109: Timer Management unit 110 : Information providing unit 111 : Information providing unit 120 : Input unit 130 : Display unit 140 : Storage unit 142 : Main storage unit 144 : Game data storage unit 146 : Player information storage unit 148 : Player character information storage unit 180 : Information storage medium 196: communication unit 200: processing unit 210: communication control unit 211: web browser 212: game processing unit 213: display control unit 220: drawing unit 230: sound processing unit 260: input unit 262: detection unit 270: storage Unit 271 : Main storage unit 272 : Image buffer 280 : Information storage medium 290 : Display unit 292 : Sound output unit 296 : Communication unit 310 : Distribution control unit

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A game system for controlling a game in which a plurality of players participate using a player character set in a game space and providing information about the game to a terminal device,
a matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in the game as a character to be used for each matching player who is a player matched by the matching process;
game control means for controlling the selected player character and advancing the game based on instructions from the matching player;
a registration means for registering character information related to the player character used in the game for each of the matching players in a storage means as used character history information;
with
The selection control means is
Use character candidate setting for setting a player character selectable by each matching player as a use character candidate from among the plurality of player characters according to a selection condition determined at least based on the use character history information of each matching player. processing, and
executing the selection control process including a use character selection process for selecting a use character for each matching player to be used in the game based on a given instruction from among the set use character candidates. Characteristic game system. The game system according to claim 1,
The used character history information includes at least one of the number of times the player character is used in the game by each player and the usage time,
The selection control means is
In the game system, as the use character candidate setting process, the use character candidate is set according to the selection condition determined at least based on at least one of the number of times of use and the time of use. The game system according to claim 1,
The use character history information includes selection desired character information indicating that the player wishes to select the use character as the use character, and selection desired character information of the use character actually selected in the previous matching game. and
The selection control means is
According to the selection condition determined at least based on the selection desired character information of each player participating in the game and the selection desired character information, a specific player can be selected and other players different from the specific player A game system for setting the use character candidates that cannot be selected. In the game system according to claim 3,
The used character history information includes selection desired character information indicating that the player wishes to select the used character as the used character in the previous matching game, and selected characters of the used character actually selected in the previous matching game. A game system that contains information and In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The selection control means is
If the number of types of player characters used in the game is limited,
As the use character selection processing, for each player, use character history information of a player who selects a use character is compared with use character history information of other players, and based on the comparison result, the character of the corresponding player is selected. A game system that executes determination processing for determining whether or not a use character can be used. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The selection control means is
A game system that executes the use character selection process for each of the matched players within a selectable number range from which player characters of the same type can be selected in the game. In the game system according to claim 6,
The selection control means is
A game system, wherein when a plurality of player characters of the same type are selected, the appearance of each player character of the same type is changed according to a predetermined change condition. In the game system according to claim 6 or 7,
A game system, wherein the settable number of player characters of the same type changes according to the number of players participating in the game. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
A game system, further comprising providing means for providing, at a given timing, used character history information that has already been registered to a corresponding player. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The selection control means is
executing a character selection execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the selection control process according to at least one of the play status of the matching target player and the instruction of the matching target player;
A game system that executes the selection control process when the character selection execution determination process determines that the selection control process is to be executed. A program for controlling a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space and providing information about the game to a terminal device,
Matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in the game as a character to be used for each matching player who is a player matched by the matching process;
game control means for controlling the selected player character to progress the game based on instructions from the matching player;
registration means for registering, for each matching player, character information relating to the player character used in the game in a storage means as used character history information;
make the computer function as
The selection control means is
Use character candidate setting for setting a player character selectable by each matching player as a use character candidate from among the plurality of player characters according to a selection condition determined at least based on the use character history information of each matching player. processing, and
executing the selection control process including a use character selection process for selecting a use character for each matching player to be used in the game based on a given instruction from among the set use character candidates; Program characterized. A game providing method for providing information about a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space from a server device to a terminal device, comprising:
The server device
a matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a player character to be used in the game as a character to be used for each matching player who is a player matched by the matching process;
game control means for controlling the selected player character and advancing the game based on instructions from the matching player;
a registration means for registering character information related to the player character used in the game for each of the matching players in a storage means as used character history information;
and
The selection control means is
Use character candidate setting for setting a player character selectable by each matching player as a use character candidate from among the plurality of player characters according to a selection condition determined at least based on the use character history information of each matching player. processing, and
A character selection process for selecting a character to be used by each matching player to be used in the game based on a given instruction from among the set character candidates;
When executing the selection control process, including
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to the server device;
receiving information about the game from a server device that executes processing about the game;
A game providing method characterized by:

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