JP2023182367A - Game system, server device, program, and game providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system or the like allowing a player to strategically select an event.SOLUTION: In a game system for selecting an event on the basis of a parameter that varies according to progress of a game, multiple event candidates are selected on the basis of information on the parameter when information on the parameter that varies on the basis of a player's input information satisfies a first predetermined condition. On the basis of at least one of player information and the parameter information, an event to be executed is selected from among the multiple event candidates.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there have been game systems that perform game processing based on parameters that vary as the game progresses.

For example, in a multiplayer game played on multiple terminals, there are parameters representing the strength of each player, and there are game systems that determine in-game events (e.g., bosses) based on the parameters of each player (e.g., patented (See paragraphs 0057 to 0061 of Document 1).

Furthermore, there is a game system in which a lottery of events that occur during a mission is repeated until the fluctuation of the player's parameters reaches a predetermined condition (see paragraphs 0045 to 0050 of Patent Document 2).

Furthermore, the game system executes an event for acquiring a benefit when the upper limit setting parameter A set on the game card reaches the upper limit value while the game is progressing using the player character PC defined in the game card. exists. This game system can incorporate game characteristics into the possibility of further growth and change of the game card and the elements for the growth and change (see FIG. 4, paragraphs 0151 to 0160 of Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-248172 Patent No. 5270020 JP 2021-29263 Publication

In the conventional technology, an event is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a parameter reaches an upper limit value, so that players only pay attention to changes in parameters when selecting an event. In other words, there is a problem in that there is little room for players to be involved in event selection, resulting in a lack of strategy in event selection.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game system etc. that allows a player to strategically select an event.

(1) The present invention:
A game system that selects events based on parameters that change as the game progresses,
a first selection unit that selects a plurality of event candidates based on the parameter information when the parameter information that varies based on player input information satisfies a first predetermined condition;
The present invention relates to a game system including a second selection unit that selects an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on at least one of player information and the parameter information.

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

Moreover, the present invention
A game providing method for providing information regarding an event to a player's terminal device from a server device that selects an event based on parameters that vary as the game progresses, the method comprising:
The server device includes:
a first selection unit that selects a plurality of event candidates based on the parameter information when the parameter information that varies based on player input information satisfies a first predetermined condition;
a second selection unit that selects an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on at least one of player information and the parameter information;
transmitting the player's input information accepted by the terminal device to the server device;
The present invention relates to a game providing method characterized by receiving information regarding an event from the server device.

The present invention has two stages: as a first stage, a plurality of event candidates are selected, and then, as a second stage, one event candidate is selected from among the plurality of event candidates as an event to be executed.

Further, in the present invention, there is a parameter that changes based on player input information, and when the parameter information satisfies a first predetermined condition, a plurality of event candidates are selected based on the parameter information. Therefore, the player can be involved in a plurality of event candidates to be selected through his or her own input operation.

Then, the present invention selects an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on at least one of the player information and the parameter information. Therefore, according to the present invention, a player can strategically select an event.

(2) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The game device may include a display control unit that changes the display of the parameters displayed on the game screen according to the information on the parameters.

According to the present invention, the player can instantly check the parameter fluctuation status by looking at the display. As a result, the present invention can facilitate strategic game play.

(3) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The second selection section is
The event may be selected based on computer control when the parameter information satisfies a second predetermined condition.

The present invention selects an event based on computer control when the parameter information satisfies the second predetermined condition, so the player is required to input the parameter information such that the parameter information satisfies the second predetermined condition. Operation can be encouraged.

Furthermore, since the present invention selects the event to be executed based on computer control, the player can save the effort of selecting the event to execute.

(4) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The second selection section is
The event may be selected based on information input by the player.

Since the present invention selects the event to be executed based on the player's input information, the player can select the event he/she desires.

(5) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The first selection section is
When the second selection unit is controlled not to select an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on the input information of the player, the plurality of event candidates are reselected. It's okay.

The present invention reselects a plurality of event candidates when it is controlled not to select an event to be executed based on the player's input information. Elections can be made.

(6) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The second selection section is
The event may be selected from a plurality of reselected event candidates based on input information from the player.

The present invention selects an event from among a plurality of reselected event candidates when an event to be executed is controlled not to be selected based on player input information, so that the player is satisfied with the event. It is possible to select events with a high degree of accuracy.

(7) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The parameter information may include variation information of the parameter.

Here, the parameter variation information includes a parameter variation period, a parameter variation speed, and the like.

According to the present invention, event candidates and events are selected in consideration of parameter variation information, so the player considers the parameter variation information in consideration of event selection. Furthermore, you can play the game strategically.

(8) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The information on the parameter may include a game situation when the parameter changes or during a period when the parameter changes.

According to the present invention, since event candidates and events are selected in consideration of the game situation at the time of parameter fluctuation or during the parameter fluctuation period, the player can You will be able to consider the situation and play the game more strategically.

(9) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The parameter information may include game behavior information of the player when the parameter changes or during a period in which the parameter changes.

According to the present invention, event candidates and events are selected in consideration of the player's game behavior information when parameters change or during a parameter change period. By taking into consideration the player's game behavior information during the time of variation or during the period of parameter variation, it is possible to play the game strategically.

(10) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, information storage medium, and game providing method according to the present invention,
The event may be an event that allows the player to proceed with the game advantageously.

According to the present invention, since the event is an event that allows the player to proceed with the game advantageously, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the game will proceed advantageously and to strategically play the game.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a server device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a terminal device according to the present embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the passage of time and the rate of change of parameters in the present embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a parameter display according to the present embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. An explanatory diagram of an event according to the present embodiment. An explanatory diagram of an event according to the present embodiment. An explanatory diagram of an event according to the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of processing according to the present embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of processing according to the present embodiment. An explanatory diagram of a skill map according to the present embodiment.

This embodiment will be described below. Note that this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are essential components of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and general configuration of the game system of this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 1. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of a game system according to the present embodiment.

The server device 10 is an information processing device that can provide a given service using a terminal device (game device) 20 that is communicatively connected via the Internet (an example of a network).

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

[1.1] Game system configured with client server model As shown in FIG. 1, the game system of this embodiment includes a server device 10 and terminal devices 20 (for example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C). , or may be configured to be connectable to the Internet (an example of a network).

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

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

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

[1.2] Terminal Device The game system of this embodiment is a single terminal device that has the functions of the server device 10, that is, a device that operates independently without depending on other devices such as a server device (stand-alone device). ) may be realized.

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

A plurality of such terminal devices may be connected by wire or wirelessly, one terminal device may function as a host (server device 10), and the plurality of terminal devices may be used.

Note that the terminal device may be not only a terminal device but also a tablet type information terminal device, a personal computer, or a terminal device (housing) installed in an amusement park.

[1.3] Cloud-type game system Further, the game system of this embodiment may be a cloud-type game system. for example,
In a cloud-type game system, the server device 10 (cloud device) alone performs basic processing (including game processing, drawing processing, etc.), and the terminal device 20 side displays the processing results of the server device 10 (cloud device). Control only. Further, the terminal device 20 only transmits information such as controller input information to the server device 10. Note that in such a case, the terminal device 20 may transmit information other than the input information.

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

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

[1.4] Terminal device including multiple controllers In the present embodiment, one terminal device 20 may include multiple controllers (input section 260). Note that when a plurality of players play a game using the controllers of each player of one terminal device 20, it is assumed that the plurality of players are realistically close to each other.

[1.5] Example of Social Game Additionally, in this embodiment, the server 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 that allows communication between multiple players.

In addition, in this embodiment, for example, when functioning as an SNS server, a game called a social game is executed using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS. We are now able to provide games.

Note that, unlike existing online games, social games include games that do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a web browser and SNS account. Furthermore, this embodiment has a configuration that can provide an online game in which the player can connect to the terminal device 20 of another player via a network and share the same game progress online at the same time.

[1.6] Examples of browser games In particular, in this embodiment, games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20, such as HTML, FLASH (registered trademark), CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applets Browser games (games that can be started simply by opening an installation site with a Web browser) created in various languages such as , JavaScript (registered trademark), etc. may be provided.

The terminal device 20 also includes a web browser that can view 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 player operation data to the server device 10, etc., and performs various processes for providing game screens to the player, thereby allowing the player to play 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, it is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and starts the game. In particular, the terminal device 20 uses the API as necessary to cause the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform predetermined processing, or to perform player information etc. managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. It may also have a configuration in which the game is executed by causing the player to acquire the following information.

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

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described using FIG. 2. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, in this embodiment of the present invention, some of the constituent elements (each part) in FIG. 2 may be omitted.

In this embodiment, an input section 160 used for administrator and other input, an information storage medium 180 in which predetermined information is stored, a communication section 196 for communicating with the terminal device 20 and others, and a communication section 196 mainly related to the game to be provided. It includes a processing section 100 that executes processing, and a storage section 170 that stores various data mainly used for games.

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

The information storage medium 180 (computer readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions include optical disks (CDs, DVDs), magneto-optical disks (MO), magnetic disks, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM).

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

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its functions are configured by RAM (VRAM) and the like. Note that the information stored in the storage unit 170 may be managed in a database.

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

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

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

Note that the player information includes player input information. Furthermore, player information is a concept that includes not only information about the player associated with the player, but also information about the player's game media (for example, game media such as characters, cards, and items owned by the player). good.

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

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

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

Note that in this embodiment, the server device 10 may perform some or all of the processing of the processing section 100, or the terminal device 20 may perform some of the processing of the processing section 100.

The processing section 100 includes a selection section 110, a parameter control section 112, a display control section 113, a game processing section 115, a reception section 119, a communication control section 120, a web processing section 121, a management section 122, a notification section 123, and an image generation section 130. , a sound processing section 140.

The selection unit 110 selects events based on parameters that change as the game progresses. The event is an event that allows the player to proceed with the game advantageously, a cut-in, a video, an event that branches the game story (story line), and the like. Further, the selection section 110 includes a first selection section 110A and a second selection section 110B.

The first selection unit 110A selects a plurality of event candidates based on the parameter information when the parameter information that varies based on the player's input information satisfies a first predetermined condition.

The first selection unit 110A selects a plurality of event candidates when the second selection unit 110B is controlled not to select an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on input information from the player. may be re-elected.

The second selection unit 110B selects an event to be executed from among a plurality of event candidates based on at least one of player information and parameter information.

Further, the second selection unit 110B may select an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on computer control when the parameter information satisfies a second predetermined condition. good.

Further, the second selection unit 110B may select an event to be performed from among a plurality of event candidates based on input information from the player.

Further, the second selection unit 110B may select an event from among the plurality of reselected event candidates based on the player's input information.

The parameter control unit 112 controls parameter information. The parameter information may include parameter variation information.

The parameter information may include the game situation when the parameter changes or during the period when the parameter changes.

The parameter information may include information on the player's game behavior when the parameter changes or during a period when the parameter changes.

For example, the parameter control unit 112 changes the parameters according to the progress of the game. Further, the parameter control unit 112 may vary the parameters based on input information from the player.

The display control unit 113 performs control for displaying a game screen (game image) to be displayed on the player's terminal device 20 for each player. For example, the display control unit 113 changes the display of parameters displayed on the game screen (the color of the display, the shape of the display, the number of marks, etc.) according to the parameter information.

The game processing unit 115 executes game processing based on player input information (operation information). For example, the game processing unit 115 may receive input information (operation information) of the player from the player's terminal device 20 and perform game processing.

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

Further, the accepting unit 119 may accept inputs, instructions, etc. from the player through data transmission and reception by the communication control unit 120.

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

The web processing unit 121 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 121 performs a process of transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and a process of transmitting data by the web browser of the terminal device 20. Performs processing to receive transmitted data.

The management unit 122 manages game information and player information associated with player identification information for each player. The management unit 122 may also manage information such as in-game currency and items.

Furthermore, the notification unit 123 notifies the player of given information. Note that "notifying" means notifying information to the player (the player's terminal device 20). Note that "notification" may be interpreted in other words such as providing, presenting, displaying, and transmitting.

The notification unit 123 may perform transmission control to notify the terminal device 20 of the game screen. That is, the notification unit 123 generates display control information for the game screen (game image), and controls the generated display control information to be displayed on the player's terminal device 20 (for example, the display unit 290 of the terminal device 20). do.

Note that "notification" means that the server device 10 sends to the player's terminal device 20 by e-mail (e-mail magazine etc. may be used) sent and received using SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), and is not limited to SMTP. , to transmit using a given protocol, to send a push notification, to notify a predetermined screen of a predetermined application (banner display screen, notification screen, pop-up screen, etc.), and the Web processing unit 121 of the server device 10 It may be possible to notify by page, etc. In other words, this indicates that the server device 10 actively notifies the player's terminal device 20. Note that in this embodiment, in response to a request from a player's terminal device 20, transmitting information to the terminal device 20 that has made the request may also be an aspect of “notification”. Note that push notification refers to displaying a message window in a partial area (such as the top edge) of the screen of a terminal (smartphone). Note that "notification" includes audio notifications that are audible messages such as displayed messages. Furthermore, "notification" includes notification by vibration.

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

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

For example, when the image generation unit 130 generates a three-dimensional game image, first, geometry processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, or perspective transformation is performed, and the processing result is Based on this, drawing data (position coordinates of vertices of primitive surfaces, texture coordinates, color data, normal vectors, α values, etc.) is created. Based on this drawing data (primitive surface data), the object (one or more primitive surfaces) after perspective transformation (after geometry processing) is stored in an image buffer 172 (image information is stored in pixel units such as a frame buffer or work buffer). Buffer that can be used (VRAM). This generates an image visible from a virtual camera (a given viewpoint) in object space.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the input unit 260 may include a button, a lever, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, etc. that can input input information (operation signal) other than the indicated position.

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

The image buffer 272 may store image data generated by the image generation unit 230 or image data received from the server device 10.

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

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

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

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

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

In particular, in this embodiment, the display section 290 also functions as an input section 260 through which the player operates the game by using a touch panel display. Here, as the touch panel, for example, a resistive film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), a capacitive type, an electromagnetic induction type, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, an infrared scanning type, or the like can be used.

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

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

Note that the terminal device 20 receives programs and data stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 170 of the server device 10 for making the computer function as each part of the present embodiment via the network. The programs and data may be stored in the information storage medium 280 or the storage unit 270. A case where the terminal device 20 functions by receiving programs and data in this manner can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

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

In particular, in this embodiment, the game processing includes processing for starting the game when game start conditions are met, processing for advancing the game, processing for arranging objects such as characters and enemy characters, and processing for displaying objects. , processing for calculating game results, or processing for ending the game when game ending conditions are met.

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

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

The processing section 200 includes a display control section 211, a reception section 212, a notification section 213, a communication control section 220, a web browser 221, an image generation section 230, and a sound processing section 240. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which some of these are omitted.

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

Further, the display control unit 211 may perform processing similar to all or part of the processing performed by the display control unit 113 of the server device 10.

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

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

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

Note that the communication control unit 220 stores and manages destination information (network information such as IP addresses and port numbers) of other terminal devices 20 and server devices 10 in the storage unit 270 and the information storage medium 280. You may also do so. The communication control unit 220 may communicate with the server device 10 when receiving input information from the player to start communication.

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

Note that the communication control unit 220 may transmit and receive data with the server device 10 at predetermined intervals, or may transmit and receive data with the server device 10 when receiving input information from the input unit 260. In particular, the communication control unit 220 of this embodiment performs a process of receiving given screen information (for example, game screen information, etc.) from the server device 10.

The web browser 221 is an application program for viewing web pages (game screens), downloads HTML files, image files, etc. from the web server (server device 10), analyzes the layout, and controls the display. Further, the Web browser 221 transmits data to the Web server (server device 10) using an input form (link, button, text box, etc.).

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

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

The image generation unit 230 performs drawing processing based on various processes (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image, and the display control unit 211 displays the image on the display unit 29.
Output to 0. The image generated by the image generation unit 230 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. Note that the image generation unit 230 may perform processing similar to all or part of the processing performed by the image generation unit 130 of the server device 10.

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

When the terminal device 20 of this embodiment plays a game with a plurality of terminal devices 20 using P2P or the like, one terminal device 20 may play the role of a host and execute the process. In such a case, the terminal device 20 as a host may perform the processing of each processing section (a part or all of each processing section) of the server device 10.

[4] Overview The game system of this embodiment will be explained. The game system of this embodiment employs a method of selecting events based on parameters that vary based on player input information. For example, as a first step, a plurality of event candidates are selected, and as a second step, a second selection is performed in which one event is selected from among the plurality of event candidates.

In particular, the game system of this embodiment selects a plurality of event candidates based on parameter information. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the method for selecting event candidates is changed depending on, for example, how parameters are accumulated. Therefore, the player not only accumulates parameters, but also accumulates parameters in anticipation of the event to be selected, and the game system of this embodiment can provide a game that generates new strategy.

The method of this embodiment will be described in detail below. For convenience of explanation, an example of a game system for a competitive game in which the player P1 plays the game will be described. Note that, as described above, the server device 10 may execute all or part of the game system, or the terminal device 20 may execute all or part of the game system.

Further, the enemy (enemy character) may be a character based on computer control, or may be a character CH2 operated by a player other than the player P1 (eg, player P2).

[5] Description of first selection process The game system of this embodiment selects a parameter when the parameter information satisfies the first predetermined condition (for example, when the parameter reaches the first predetermined value). A first selection process is performed to select a plurality of event candidates based on the information.

For example, when the parameter , event Ev3 (for example, special move C) is selected as an event candidate. Note that the first predetermined value can be, for example, 50% of the upper limit value of the parameter X. Specifically, when the upper limit value of parameter X is "200" and parameter X reaches 100, it is determined that the first predetermined condition is satisfied. Note that in this embodiment, if the parameter You can judge.

In addition to the condition that the parameter X reaches the first predetermined value, various other conditions can be considered as the first predetermined condition. For example, it may be determined that the first condition is satisfied when the game situation when the parameter X changes in the game is an advantageous situation. Alternatively, it may be determined that the first condition is satisfied when the fluctuation speed of the parameter X is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, equal to or higher than a first fluctuation speed value).

The parameter X is a parameter related to the character CH1 to be operated by the player P1. For example, the game system first sets the parameter X to an initial value (0), and then varies the parameter X in a range of 0 to 200. For example, during the game, the character CH1 is caused to perform an attack action (movement) based on input information from the player P1, and attacks the enemy character CH2. If the attack against the enemy character CH2 is successful, a predetermined value (for example, 10) is added to the parameter X of the character CH1. In this manner, in this embodiment, the parameter X can be varied due to the operational input of the player P1.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a game screen W4 displayed on the display unit of the player P1 with a plurality of events Ev1, Ev2, and Ev3 as candidates in a competitive game. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of selected event candidates are displayed on the game screen W4 of the player P1.

[6] Description of second selection process The game system of the present embodiment also includes a second selection process for selecting an event to be executed from among a plurality of event candidates based on at least one of player information and parameter information. Performs the selection process.

[6.1] Selection of events based on computer control For example, when the information on parameter X satisfies a second predetermined condition (for example, when parameter X reaches a second predetermined value), , the events may be selected based on computer control.

To be more specific, when the parameter Any one event candidate (for example, event Ev1) is selected as an event to be executed based on computer control.

For example, the game system selects (extracts) one event candidate from a plurality of event candidates at random or based on a predetermined lottery algorithm, and determines the selected event candidate as the event to be executed.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a game screen W5 on which an event is displayed on the display unit of the player P1. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, information on the selected event (for example, event Ev1) is displayed on the game screen W5 of the player P1. For example, a message A5 saying "Event Ev1 has been selected!" is displayed on the game screen W5.

Note that the second predetermined value may be the upper limit value of the parameter X. That is, the second predetermined value can be 100% of the parameter X. Specifically, when the upper limit value of parameter X is "200", it is determined that the second predetermined condition is satisfied when parameter X reaches 200. Note that in this embodiment, when the parameter It is determined that the conditions are met.

In addition to the condition that the parameter X reaches the second predetermined value, various other conditions can be considered as the second predetermined condition. For example, it may be determined that the second condition is satisfied when the game situation when the parameter X changes in the game is an advantageous situation. Alternatively, it may be determined that the second condition is satisfied when the fluctuation speed of the parameter X is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, equal to or higher than a second fluctuation speed value). Note that the second fluctuating speed value is a larger value than the first fluctuating speed value.

Further, the game system may select a plurality of events (for example, events Ev1, Ev2) to be executed from among a plurality of event candidates (events Ev1, Ev2, Ev3) based on computer control.

[6.2] Selection of event based on player input information The game system may also select an event to be executed based on player input information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the game system selects one event candidate (e.g., event Ev2) from among a plurality of event candidates (e.g., events Ev1, Ev2, Ev3) based on input information from player P1. It may also be selected as an event to be executed. In this way, the event to be executed can be selected according to the player's will, so that the event can be executed with high satisfaction for the player.

Note that after selecting a plurality of event candidates, the game system may unconditionally select an event from among the plurality of event candidates based on the input information of the player P1, or the game system may select an event from the plurality of event candidates based on the input information of the player P1, or If a predetermined condition is met, an event may be selected from a plurality of event candidates based on input information from the player P1.

Furthermore, the game system may select a plurality of events (for example, events Ev1, Ev2) to be executed from among a plurality of event candidates (events Ev1, Ev2, Ev3) based on the input information of the player P1. good.

Furthermore, after selecting the event based on the input information of the player P1, the game system may display information on the selected event on the game screen of the player P1, as shown in FIG. 5, for example.

[6.3] Processing after event selection After selecting event Ev1 to be executed from among multiple event candidates, the game system deletes the event candidates that were not selected (for example, events Ev2, Ev3), and restarts the event. Executes event candidate selection processing. Further, after selecting the event Ev1 to be executed, the parameter X is updated to an initial value (for example, 0).

Note that the game system may execute event Ev1 at the same time as the timing of selecting event Ev1 to be executed. Furthermore, event Ev1 may be executed at a timing different from the selection timing of event Ev1. For example, after the event Ev1 is selected, if an input to execute the event Ev1 is received from the player P1, the event Ev1 may be executed.

In this way, in this embodiment, event candidates can be strategically narrowed down in the first selection, and events to be executed are selected in the second selection, so the player can have a strategic sense even though there is a contingency. We can provide games.

[6.4] Re-selection of event In addition, the game system controls not to select an event from among the multiple event candidates based on the player's input information, and the game system re-selects the multiple event candidates. May be re-elected. Then, an event may be selected from among the plurality of re-selected event candidates based on the player's input information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, a reselection link B4 is displayed together with a plurality of event candidates (events Ev1, Ev2, Ev3), and an input of an instruction for the reselection can be accepted. Then, the game system receives an input instruction for re-selection by clicking the link B4 by the player P1. Then, when an input instruction for reselection is received, a plurality of event candidates (events Ev4, Ev5, Ev6) different from the plurality of event candidates (events Ev1, Ev2, Ev3) are selected. Note that the game system performs selection processing such that at least one event candidate is different between the plurality of event candidates selected for the first time and the plurality of event candidates selected for the second time.

[7] Selection of events based on parameter information The parameter information in this embodiment may be the parameter itself, or may be information related to the parameter.

[7.1] Description of Parameters The parameters of this embodiment are parameters (values) that change as the game progresses. Note that fluctuation means at least one of increase, decrease, rise, fall, and accumulation.

Furthermore, the parameters vary based on the player's input information. In other words, the parameters are parameters that change depending on the player's intentions and actions.

For example, the parameter may be a parameter based on the character CH1 of the player P1 or the game progress associated with the player P1. To give a specific example, the parameter may be the parameter X of the character CH1 that is the input operation target of the player P1.

Parameters that change as the game progresses also include parameters that change indirectly based on input information from the player (for example, the ability, level, experience value, physical strength, etc. of the player or the player's character).

The number of parameters is not limited to one, and multiple types may exist. Further, the parameter may have an upper limit value or a lower limit value. Note that the parameter may be a value that does not have an upper limit value or a lower limit value.

[7.2] Selection of events based on parameter variation information The parameter information in this embodiment includes parameter variation information. Then, the game system selects event candidates (the first selection) depending on whether the parameter ) and event selection (second selection).

Here, the parameter variation information includes a parameter variation period, a parameter variation speed, and the like.

For example, the period of variation of parameter It is assumed that the period up to time D1 is E.

For example, if the period E is less than 30 seconds, the event candidate is a special move with an attack power of 100 or more. On the other hand, if the period E is 30 seconds or more, the event candidate is a special move with an attack power of 50 or more and less than 100.

In other words, the shorter the period E until the parameter X reaches the first predetermined value, the more event candidates that can advantageously advance the game for the player P1 are selected. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prompt the player P1 to strengthen the character CH1 in advance so that the parameter X can be increased immediately.

Furthermore, the longer the period E until the parameter X reaches the first predetermined value, the more likely the player P1 is struggling. Therefore, the longer the period E is, the more event candidates that can advantageously advance the game for the player P1 may be selected.

Further, the parameter variation information includes the parameter variation speed. Here, the parameter variation speed indicates the amount of parameter variation per unit time.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the fluctuation speed Y of the parameter do.

Then, when the variation speed Y of the parameter X reaches a predetermined value Y2 or more, events Ev4, Ev5, and Ev6 of special moves with an attack power of 100 or more are selected as event candidates.

That is, in this embodiment, event candidates are changed depending on the rate of change of parameters. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the fluctuation speed Y reaches a predetermined value Y1 at timing T1 (Y1≦Y<Y2), events Ev1, Ev2, and Ev3 are selected, and as shown in FIG. A plurality of events Ev1, Ev2, and Ev3 are displayed as event candidates on a game screen W4 displayed on the display section of P1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the fluctuation speed Y reaches a predetermined value Y2 at timing T2 (Y2≦Y), the event candidate selection targets are changed from events Ev1, Ev2, Ev3 to events Ev1, Ev2, Events Ev4, Ev5, and Ev6 (special moves with attack power of 100 or more) are changed from Ev3. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, at timing T2, the plurality of selected events Ev4, Ev5, and Ev6 are displayed as event candidates on the game screen G8 displayed on the display unit of the player P1.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7, at timing T3, when the fluctuation speed Y changes to a value greater than or equal to Y1 and less than Y2 (Y1≦Y<Y2), the selection targets for event candidates are changed from events Ev4, Ev5, and Ev6 again. , events Ev1, Ev2, and Ev3.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7, at timing T4, if the fluctuation speed Y changes to less than a predetermined value Y1 (Y<Y1), control is performed so that no event candidate is selected. In other words, the event candidate is controlled not to be displayed on the game screen of the player P1.

In this way, by selecting event candidates according to the fluctuation speed Y, the player P1 can consider how the parameter X is fluctuating, and can play the game strategically. .

Note that in the present embodiment, a second selection process may be performed in which an event is selected from a plurality of event candidates according to a parameter variation period and/or variation speed.

For example, a period for selecting an event from among a plurality of event candidates may be determined according to a parameter variation period and/or variation speed. That is, the period for selecting an event to be executed from the event candidates Ev1, Ev2, and Ev3 is the period from T1 to T2 and the period from T3 to T4 in FIG. 7. Furthermore, the period for selecting an event to be executed from the event candidates Ev4, Ev5, and Ev6 is the period from T2 to T3 in FIG.

[7.3] Event Selection Process Based on Game Situation Furthermore, the parameter information in this embodiment may include the game situation at the time of parameter variation or during the parameter variation period.

The time when a parameter changes is the timing at which a parameter changes. The parameter variation period is the period from the timing when the parameter becomes the initial value to the present time.

For example, the game system selects event candidates (first selection) or events (second selection) based on the game situation when parameters change or during a parameter change period. That is, event candidates are selected (first selection) and events are selected (second selection) depending on whether the parameters change in an advantageous game situation or in an unfavorable game situation.

The "game situation" includes a game situation that changes based on player input information. For example, the game situation includes information indicating whether the player P1 is advantageous (dominant) or disadvantageous (inferior). Note that the game system determines whether the player P1 has an advantage (superiority) or a disadvantage (weakness), for example, by determining the HP value (physical strength value), strength (attack power), defense power of the character CH1 to be operated by the player P1, the enemy's Judgment is made based on HP value (physical strength value), strength (attack power), defense power, etc.

In addition, the game situation is a concept that includes the current stage of the current player P1, the degree of progress of the game, the level of the player P1, and the level of the character operated by the player P1 in a game that progresses in multiple stages (phases). But that's fine. Furthermore, the game situation may be a concept that also includes the above-mentioned parameter variation information.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the game situation changes in real time, a plurality of event candidates are changed depending on the game situation.

For example, if the player is in an advantageous situation when the parameters change or during the parameter change period, multiple events are selected from among events Ev1, Ev2, Ev3, Ev4, Ev5, and Ev6 that increase the attack power of character CH1. Select as a candidate. Then, for example, one event candidate is selected as the event to be executed from among the plurality of selected event candidates, based on computer control or input information from the player.

On the other hand, if the player is in a disadvantageous situation when the parameters change or during the parameter change period, select multiple events from among events Ev7, Ev8, Ev9, Ev10, Ev11, and Ev12 that increase the defense power of character CH1. be selected as a candidate. Then, for example, one event candidate is selected as the event to be executed from among the plurality of selected event candidates, based on computer control or input information from the player.

[7.4] Player's game behavior information The parameter information may also include the player P1's game behavior information when the parameters change or during the parameter fluctuation period.

Furthermore, "player game behavior information" includes game information such as character information and item information of the player.

Further, "player game behavior information" includes information that changes depending on the result input by the player.

For example, "player game behavior information" is information indicating input instructions to character CH1 by player P1, types of defeated enemies, and the like.

For example, the game system selects a plurality of event candidates ( (first selection) and event selection (second selection). For example, a weak enemy is an enemy whose attack power is less than 100, and a strong enemy is an enemy whose attack power is 100 or more.

Also, for example, during the parameter variation period, the character CH1 of the player P1 may be based on the number of enemies defeated by the fire attribute, the number defeated by the water attribute enemies, and the number defeated by the wood attribute enemies. Then, event candidates are selected (first selection) and events are selected (second selection).

For example, if the most common attribute of defeated enemies is "tree", multiple event candidates corresponding to "tree" are selected. Then, based on computer control or input information from the player, one event candidate is selected as the event to be executed from among the selected event candidates.

Also, for example, when the parameters change or during the parameter change period, the event candidates are selected based on the type and number of techniques (attack techniques, defense techniques, special techniques) used by the character CH1 of the player P1 against the enemy. Selection (first selection) or event selection (second selection) may be performed.

Note that the parameter fluctuations change in real time, and the game behavior information of the player P1 also changes in real time. Therefore, the event candidates to be selected may be changed depending on the game behavior information of the player P1 when the parameters change or during the parameter change period.

[8] Description of player information “Player information” includes player input information. It also includes information determined by player input information. For example, it includes information about the player's character (a character owned by the player or a character to be operated by the player) that is determined based on information input by the player.

[9] Display Control The game system may change the display of parameters displayed on the game screen according to the parameter information.

For example, changing the parameter display means changing at least one of the color, shape, and number of the parameter display.

[9.1] Processing for changing the color, shape, and number of parameter displays according to the enemy type The game system may change the parameter X display A2 shown in FIG. 4, for example. In the example of FIG. 4, the display A2 of the parameter X is displayed as a horizontally long graph (also referred to as a gauge).

[9.1.1] Example of changing the color of the display object When parameter X changes due to player P1's character CH1 defeating a weak enemy, the game system changes the color of the display object of parameter X to " Make it green.

On the other hand, when the parameter X changes due to the character CH1 of the player P1 defeating a strong enemy, the color of the parameter X display is set to "red".

In this embodiment, changing the color of the parameter X display body may mean changing the parameter X display body itself, or changing the color around the parameter X display body. It can also mean that.

Further, the game system may display a parameter X that changes depending on the enemy type, depending on the enemy type.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the character CH1 of the player P1 defeats a weak enemy, the weak enemy parameter Xw is changed and the display object A2w is displayed. Then, the color of the display body A2w is set to "green".

On the other hand, when the character CH1 of the player P1 defeats a strong enemy, the strong enemy parameter Xs is changed and the display body A2s is displayed. Then, the color of the display body A2s is set to "red".

Then, when the character CH1 of the player P1 defeats an enemy with a weak attack power and the parameter Xw reaches a first predetermined value, an event Ev1 of a special move with an attack power of 50 or more and less than 100; Ev2 and Ev3 are selected as event candidates. On the other hand, when the parameter Xs reaches the first predetermined value by defeating an enemy with a strong attack power, events Ev4, Ev5, and Ev6 of special moves with an attack power of 100 or more are selected as event candidates.

[9.1.2] Specific example 2
Furthermore, the game system may change the width of the graph on the display A2 depending on the type of enemy.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the character CH1 of the player P1 defeats a weak enemy, the width of the graph is set to the fixed length L1, as shown in the display A2-1 of the parameter X. Make it. For example, if the upper limit of parameter X is "200" and the current value of parameter

On the other hand, if player P1's character CH1 defeats a strong enemy, the width of the graph is set to a fixed length L2 (L1<L2), as shown in display A2-2 of parameter X. . For example, if the upper limit value of parameter X is "200" and the current value of parameter

In this way, since the appearance of the display body A2 changes, the player can instantly recognize in what game situation the parameters are changing.

Further, by looking at the parameter display, the player can predict which enemy will be defeated and what event will be selected.

Further, even when a graph display is adopted, the game system may display a display of the parameter X that changes depending on the enemy type for each type of enemy.

For example, when the character CH1 of the player P1 defeats a weak enemy, the graph display body A2w corresponding to the parameter Xw for the weak enemy is displayed, and the width of the graph is set to the fixed length L1. do.

On the other hand, when the character CH1 of the player P1 defeats a strong enemy, a graph display body A2s corresponding to the parameter Xs for the strong enemy is displayed, and the width of the graph is set to a fixed length L2 (L1<L2). Set to .

[9.2] Process for changing the parameter display according to the type of attack The game system changes at least one of the color, shape, and number of the parameter X display A2 according to the attack type. It's okay.

For example, the game system may display at least one of the shape, color, and number of the display object of the parameter X depending on the type of attack of the character CH1 of the player P1.

To explain a specific example, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the game system expresses the number of enemies that the character CH1 of the player P1 has defeated with a sword by the number of sword marks. For example, as shown in display A2-3, each time an enemy is defeated with a sword, the sword mark is increased by one.

Furthermore, the game system expresses the number of enemies punched by the character CH1 by the number of punch (fist) marks. For example, as shown in display A2-4, each time an enemy is defeated with a punch, the punch mark is increased by one.

Then, the game system may select events depending on the type of attack. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the number of enemies that the character CH1 encounters with a sword reaches a first predetermined value (for example, 10), a first selection process is performed to select event candidates according to the sword. . For example, special sword techniques Ev41, Ev42, and Ev43 are selected as event candidates.

Note that when the number of enemies defeated by the character CH1 with punches reaches a first predetermined value (for example, 10), a first selection process is performed to select event candidates according to the punches. For example, punch special techniques Ev51, Ev52, and Ev53 are selected as event candidates.

In this way, it is possible to show to the player P1 which type of attack the parameters are accumulating, and the player P1 can strategically increase the parameters.

In other words, according to the present embodiment, the player P1 can strategically identify the type of attack and defeat the enemy, thereby selecting the event candidate that the player P1 is aiming for. Then, by selecting an event to be executed from among the event candidates based on the player's input information or computer control, it becomes possible for the player P1 to execute the desired event.

[10] Description of Event The event in this embodiment is an event that allows the player P1 to proceed with the game advantageously, but it may also be a video, a scenario branching event, or the like.

The events that advantageously advance the game of the player P1 include (A) an event that increases the attack power of the player P1's character CH1, (B) an event that increases the defense power of the player P1's character CH1, and (C) an event that increases the defense power of the player P1's character CH1. An event that increases the physical strength value (HP value) of character CH1, (D) An event that increases the reward given to player P1 or character CH1, (E) A new character, item, etc. is given to player P1 or character CH1. These include a benefit granting event, (F) a weakening event that reduces the attack power of enemy characters such as a boss character, and (G) an ally reinforcement event that increases the number of ally characters of the player P1.

Note that the event that increases the attack power may be a special move that increases the attack power of the character CH1 of the player P1, a process that provides an item, or the like.

Furthermore, the event that increases the defense power may be a special move that increases the defense power of the character CH1 of the player P1, a process that provides an item, or the like.

Furthermore, the event that increases the physical strength value (HP value) may be a process of imparting a special move or item that increases the physical strength value (HP value) of the character CH1 of the player P1.

Note that the event may be an event that causes the game of the player P1 to proceed at a disadvantage.

[11] Example of event selection (Specific example 1)
As shown in FIG. 12, the event of this embodiment may be a video (video) that is a branch of the game story.

For example, the video Mv1 of the game story 1 is executed based on the input information of the player P1. If the parameter is the number of enemies defeated by the character CH1 of the player P1, and the parameter satisfies the condition that the parameter is greater than or equal to a first predetermined value (for example, 10 or more), the video Mv2, Select Mv3 and Mv4. Then, based on computer control or input information from the player, a video to be executed is selected from among the event candidates Mv2, Mv3, and Mv4, and the selected video is executed (playback executed).

Furthermore, if the parameter is the time (period) from a predetermined timing (e.g., the start of the game) until a predetermined number (e.g., 10) of enemies are defeated, the parameter is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value (e.g., 15 (minutes or more), videos Mv5, Mv6, and Mv7 may be selected as event candidates (video candidates). Then, based on computer control or input information from the player, a video to be executed is selected from among the event candidate videos Mv5, Mv6, and Mv7, and the selected video is executed (playback executed).

(Specific example 2)
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 13, the event of this embodiment may be a branch stage of the game. Note that a game stage is a constituent unit of a game, and is a quest, a mission, or the like.

Specifically, for example, the game of stage St1 is executed based on the input information of player P1. Then, if the number of enemies defeated by the character CH1 of the player P1 is used as a parameter, if the parameter satisfies the condition that the first predetermined value or more (for example, 20 or more), the stage St2 is selected as an event candidate (stage candidate). , St3, and St4 are selected. Then, based on computer control or input information from the player, a stage to be executed is selected from among the stages St2, St3, and St4, which are event candidates, and the game of the selected stage is executed.

(Specific example 3)
Further, a specific example regarding attributes will be explained using FIG. 14. For example, assume that attributes such as fire, water, and lightning are assigned to stages and items in advance.

Then, in the game stage St1, when the player uses an item with the fire attribute to make the parameter X reach the first predetermined value, the fire stages St11, St12, St13 are selected as event candidates (stage candidates) Select. Then, based on computer control or input information from the player, a stage to be executed is selected from among the stages St11, St12, and St13, which are event candidates, and the game of the selected stage is executed.

Furthermore, in the game stage St1, when the player uses an item with water attribute to make the parameter X reach the first predetermined value, water stages St21, St22, St23 are selected as event candidates (stage candidates). Select. Then, based on computer control or input information from the player, a stage to be executed is selected from among the stages St21, St22, and St23, which are event candidates, and the game of the selected stage is executed.

Furthermore, in the game stage St1, when the player uses an item with the lightning attribute to cause the parameter Select. Then, based on computer control or player input information, a stage (event) to be executed is selected from among the event candidates, stages St31, St32, and St33, and the game of the selected stage is executed. Specifically, in event selection based on computer control, the game system selects event candidates when, for example, the player uses an item with a lightning attribute to increase the parameter X to a second predetermined value. The stage (event) to be executed may be selected from among stages St31, St32, and St33.

(Specific example 4)
Furthermore, in the event of the present embodiment, in a training simulation game in which a character grows, a plurality of videos in which a character says a line may be selected as event candidates, with different contents of the line.

For example, the game is played by determining the behavior information of the main character (e.g., the main character) based on the player's input information, and having the main character communicate with other characters (e.g., sub-characters such as idol characters). There is a training simulation game that allows you to progress. In such a training simulation game, the game system performs processing for selecting event candidates and processing for selecting events based on the number of actions (an example of a parameter) in which the main character has conversations with other characters. It's okay.

For example, when the number of times the main character has a conversation with a predetermined other character reaches a first predetermined number of times, a plurality of special videos are selected from among the videos in which the other character appears, and are selected as event candidates. do. Then, one video is selected from among the plurality of event candidates (the plurality of special videos) based on computer control or input information from the player. Then, the selected video is executed (playback executed). To explain specifically about event selection based on computer control, for example, when the number of actions has reached a second predetermined number, the game system selects one event from among a plurality of event candidates (a plurality of special videos). , one video may be selected.

(Specific example 6)
In this embodiment, the HP value (physical strength value) of the character CH1 of the player P1 may be used as a parameter.

For example, the game system may select event candidates or events according to HP value fluctuation information. In this way, the player P1 can strategically reduce the HP value aiming at a specific event candidate.

For example, if the degree of decrease in HP value is less than 30% during a predetermined period (for example, 10 minutes), events Ev21, Ev22, and Ev23 that increase attack power are selected as event candidates.

On the other hand, if the degree of decrease in HP value is 30% or more during a predetermined period (for example, 10 minutes), events Ev31, Ev32, and Ev33 that increase defense power are selected as event candidates.

In addition, if the degree of decrease in HP value is 0% for a predetermined period (for example, 10 minutes), that is, there is no damage, an event that branches the scenario will occur, and multiple special stages different from the normal stages will be selected as event candidates. You may choose.

Then, one stage is selected from a plurality of event candidates (a plurality of special stages) based on computer control or player input information. Then, the game is controlled so that it can proceed on the selected stage.

[12] Flowchart The flow of the event selection process of this embodiment will be described using FIGS. 15A and 15B.

First, as shown in FIG. 15A, parameters are set to initial values (step S1). Then, the parameters are varied based on the player's input information (step S2). It is determined whether the parameter information satisfies a first predetermined condition (step S3).

If the parameter information satisfies the first predetermined condition (Y in step S3), a plurality of event candidates are selected (step S4). Then, a plurality of event candidates are displayed on the game screen (step S5). On the other hand, if the parameter information does not satisfy the first predetermined condition (N in step S3), the process returns to step S2.

Then, as shown in FIG. 15B, it is determined whether or not to automatically select an event (step S11).

When automatically selecting an event (Y in step S11), it is determined whether the parameter information satisfies a second predetermined condition (step S12).

If the parameter information satisfies the second predetermined condition (Y in step S12), an event to be executed is selected from among the plurality of event candidates (step S14). On the other hand, if the parameter information does not satisfy the second predetermined condition (N in step S12), the parameter is varied based on the player's input information (step S13). Then, the process returns to step S12.

If an event is not to be automatically selected (N in step S11), an event to be executed is selected from a plurality of event candidates based on the player's input information (step S15).

After step S14 or step S15, the selected event is displayed on the game screen (step S16). Then, the selected event is executed (step S17). This completes the process.

[13] Application example of skill map This embodiment can also be applied to a game that progresses using a skill map.

[13.1] Overview of Skill Map A skill map, also called a map, skill tree, or skill panel, is a tree structure of multiple skills. For example, the skill map is set in association with the player P1 or the character CH1 of the player P1.

A skill map consists of multiple squares, and the squares are connected in a tree structure based on the starting square.

In the skill map, skills are set in association with each square, and each square is set in advance to be unopened. That is, in the initial state, each square is set to be unopened. Note that the skill map may include squares to which no skills are associated.

Then, by sequentially executing the game from the starting square based on the player's input information, it is determined whether the opening conditions associated with the squares are satisfied.

Then, when the opening condition associated with the unopened square is satisfied, a process is performed in which the square is opened and the player or the player's character acquires the skill corresponding to the square. "Acquiring a skill" means acquiring the skill itself, increasing the growth parameter (skill level, skill parameter) of the skill, and the like.

In this way, the skill map can give the player the fun of opening squares and the fun of acquiring skills. Note that "release" is also referred to as "release" or "unlock."

Note that even if you set a skill acquisition condition separately from the opening condition, and the skill is acquired when the opening condition of a square is met and the skill acquisition condition corresponding to the square is also satisfied. good.

In this embodiment, a game screen including an image of a skill map set in association with the player P1 or the player character CH1 may be displayed on the terminal device 20 of the player P1.

FIG. 16 shows an example of the skill map Ma. For example, the game system of this embodiment arranges a map Ma made up of a plurality of squares in a virtual game space, and sets a skill in association with each square.

Then, when a predetermined condition (opening condition) is satisfied for an unopened square in order from the square M1 adjacent to the start square MS, the game system causes the player P1 or the character CH1 to acquire the skill corresponding to the square. The player acquires many skills by opening squares one after another and strengthens the character CH1.

[13.2] Example of Event Selection in Skill Map As shown in FIG. You may choose.

Specifically, when the number of opened squares reaches a first predetermined number (for example, 3), different cut-in videos Mv51, Mv52, and Mv53 are selected as event candidates. Then, one video is selected from among the videos Mv51, Mv52, and Mv53 under computer control or based on input information from the player. Then, the selected moving image is played back and displayed on the game screen of the player P1. In this way, the player can strategically enjoy unlocking the skill map. To explain specifically about event selection based on computer control, for example, when the number of opened squares reaches a second predetermined number (for example, 6), the game system selects multiple event candidates (multiple One video may be selected from among the videos).

For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the game system may select an event candidate when the parameter X reaches a first predetermined value in an open square in the skill map Ma. For example, when the square M4 is opened and the parameter Course C3 in the direction of M7 is selected as an event candidate.

Then, one course is selected from among courses C1, C2, and C3 under computer control or based on input information from the player. Then, the selected course is controlled so that the squares can be opened. Specifically, in case of event selection based on computer control, the game system selects an event from among a plurality of event candidates (a plurality of courses) when the parameter , select one course.

For example, when course C1 is selected, the squares on course C1 are controlled to be openable. Then, the player P1 plays the game so as to open up the squares on the course C1. In addition, control is performed so that the squares on courses C2 and C3 that have not been selected cannot be opened. In this way, the player P1 can play the game while enjoying strategically opening the skill map and strengthening the character.

[14] Regarding Selection of Events of Other Players In this embodiment, an example of event selection of player P1 has been mainly described, but events of another player P2 may be selected. For example, a plurality of event candidates selected by the player P2, parameter information, selected events, executed events, etc. may be displayed on the game screen of the player P1.

[15] Application examples of games In this embodiment, various games such as fighting games, racing games, shooting games, music games, RPGs (role-playing games), action games, etc. It can be applied to games, sports games, etc.

[16] Others The present invention is not limited to what has been described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as those described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same functions, methods, and results, or configurations that have the same objectives and effects). Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which non-essential parts of the configuration described in the embodiments are replaced. Further, the present invention includes a configuration that has the same effects or a configuration that can achieve the same purpose as the configuration described in the embodiment. Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

As mentioned above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications can be made without substantially departing from the novelty and effects of the present invention. . Therefore, all such modifications are included within the scope of the present invention.

10 server device, 20, 20A, 20B, 20C terminal device,
100 processing section, 110 selection section, 110A first selection section, 110B second selection section,
112 parameter control unit, 113 display control unit,
115 game processing section, 119 reception section,
120 communication control unit, 121 web processing unit, 122 management unit, 123 notification unit,
130 image generation section, 140 sound processing section, 160 input section, 170 storage section,
171 main storage unit, 172 image buffer, 174 game data storage unit,
176 player information storage unit,
180 Information storage medium, 196 Communication Department,
200 processing section, 211 display control section,
212 reception unit, 213 notification unit, 220 communication control unit,
221 Web browser, 230 image generation section, 240 sound processing section,
260 input section, 262 detection section, 270 storage section,
271 main storage unit, 272 image buffer, 274 game data storage unit,
276 player information storage unit,
280 information storage medium, 290 display unit, 292 sound output unit, 296 communication unit

Claims (13)

A game system that selects events based on parameters that change as the game progresses,
a first selection unit that selects a plurality of event candidates based on the parameter information when the parameter information that varies based on player input information satisfies a first predetermined condition;
A game system comprising: a second selection unit that selects an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on at least one of player information and the parameter information. In claim 1,
A game system comprising: a display control unit that changes a display of the parameters displayed on a game screen according to information on the parameters. In claim 1 or 2,
The second selection section is
A game system characterized in that the event is selected based on computer control when the parameter information satisfies a second predetermined condition. In claim 1 or 2,
The second selection section is
A game system characterized in that the event is selected based on input information of the player. In claim 4,
The first selection section is
In the second selection unit, when the plurality of event candidates is controlled not to select an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on the input information of the player, the plurality of event candidates are reselected. Featured game system. In claim 5,
The second selection section is
A game system characterized in that the event is selected from a plurality of reselected event candidates based on input information of the player. In claim 1 or 2,
A game system characterized in that the parameter information includes variation information of the parameter. In claim 1 or 2,
The game system is characterized in that the information on the parameters includes a game situation when the parameters change or during a period when the parameters change. In claim 1 or 2,
The game system is characterized in that the parameter information includes game behavior information of the player when the parameter changes or during a period in which the parameter changes. In claim 1 or 2,
The game system is characterized in that the event is an event that allows the player to proceed with the game advantageously. A server device that selects an event based on parameters that change as the game progresses,
a first selection unit that selects a plurality of event candidates based on the parameter information when the parameter information that varies based on player input information satisfies a first predetermined condition;
A server device comprising: a second selection unit that selects an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on at least one of player information and the parameter information. A program that selects events based on parameters that change as the game progresses,
a first selection unit that selects a plurality of event candidates based on the parameter information when the parameter information that varies based on player input information satisfies a first predetermined condition;
A program that causes a computer to function as a second selection unit that selects an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on at least one of player information and the parameter information. A game providing method for providing information regarding an event to a player's terminal device from a server device that selects an event based on parameters that vary as the game progresses, the method comprising:
The server device includes:
a first selection unit that selects a plurality of event candidates based on the parameter information when the parameter information that varies based on player input information satisfies a first predetermined condition;
a second selection unit that selects an event to be executed from among the plurality of event candidates based on at least one of player information and the parameter information;
transmitting the player's input information accepted by the terminal device to the server device;
A game providing method, comprising receiving information regarding an event from the server device.

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