JP2024015243A - Game systems and programs - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to allow a wide range of players to participate, and as a result, to suppress the occurrence of a waiting time before the start of a game or the waiting time from becoming a long period of time, and to energize the entire game. [Solution] A server device 10 determines conditions to be achieved during the game, such as clearing conditions for clearing the game and conditions for acquiring items that can be acquired during the game, according to the abilities and levels of individual players participating in the game. For example, even if a game is run with players of low level or ability mixed with players of high level or ability, not only high-level players but also low-level players can achieve the goal. It has a configuration that allows the user to obtain benefits and the like as long as the conditions are met. [Selection diagram] Figure 4

Description

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

Conventionally, a battle royale style game or a role playing game style game in which multiple players or teams participate in one game world and the player or team that can continue the game until the end is recognized as the winner. (MMORPG: Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) and the like are known.

In addition, in a game system that executes such a multiplayer game, if there is a large difference in level or ability between players, players with lower level or ability may lose immediately after the game starts, making it difficult to enjoy the game. Players with high levels and abilities often find it difficult to play against other players, and often find it difficult to enjoy the game.

Therefore, recently, game systems have become known in which matching is performed based on the rank of the player and the player character operated by the player, and the game is played between players with little difference in ability or level (for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 5209094

However, in the game system described in Patent Document 1, since it is not possible to execute a game in which players with different levels and abilities participate, interaction between players is often limited, and the game It cannot be expected that communication between players will expand beyond their level differences, which could be one of the factors to revitalize the game.

In addition, in the game system described in Patent Document 1, the game itself cannot be started unless players of similar level and ability participate, so in some cases, players who wish to play the game may There are cases where a considerable period of time is required between the time the game is played and the game starts, and especially when the game is played by a large number of people (for example, 100 people), the game itself may not be completed in the first place. there is a possibility.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to allow a wide range of players to participate, and as a result, to reduce the occurrence of waiting time before the game starts and the waiting time for a long period of time. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a game system, etc., which can suppress the occurrence of problems and revitalize the entire game.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention:
A game system that executes a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters, the game system comprising:
first determining means for executing a ranking determination process for determining the relative ranking of each player among a plurality of players participating in the game based on player-related information regarding each player stored in the storage means; ,
Setting means for setting, for each player participating in the game, achievement conditions to be achieved during the game by a player character operated by the corresponding player, based on the result of the ranking determination process;
a second determining means for executing a condition achievement determination process for determining whether or not the set achievement condition has been achieved for each player at a given timing;
Presentation means for presenting the result of the condition achievement determination process to the corresponding player;
It has a configuration.

With this configuration, the present invention can set clear conditions for clearing the game and obtainable items during the game, depending on the abilities and levels of individual players participating in the game (hereinafter also referred to as "participating players"). Since the conditions to be achieved during the game, such as the conditions for acquiring items, can be changed, the game can be played by multiple participating players with large differences in level (player level relative to the game, game level, or player level) or ability. Even if the game is played, each player can enjoy the game individually.

That is, the present invention provides, for example, a game in which players with low levels and abilities (hereinafter referred to as "low-level players") are mixed with players with high levels and abilities (hereinafter referred to as "high-level players"). Even if it is executed, not only high-level players but also low-level players can obtain benefits as long as they meet the achievement conditions.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game played by a plurality of players without worrying about differences in level or ability, and thus a wide range of players can participate.

In particular, when a large number of players such as 100 or more players are gathered together to play a game, the present invention can shorten the period from gathering the participating players to starting the game. The game can be played without making the player who wants to play the game wait for a long time.

That is, the present invention can quickly provide a game by suppressing the waiting period of the players in a game in which a plurality of players participate.

As a result, the present invention can eliminate the player's dissatisfaction caused by waiting time, and can revitalize the entire game.

Note that the "game in which multiple players participate" may be any game that is executed by multiple players using player characters, such as an RPG, a racing game, an action game, a competitive game, a communication game, or a shooting game. However, it is preferable to apply the present invention to a competitive game in which a large number of players compete against each other, such as a battle royale format.

In particular, when playing such a game, players who wish to participate may be allowed to participate with a limited or unlimited number of players, or depending on the game level of the players and the region (network) where the players are located. A matching process may be executed to match participating players based on the network distance at the time of playing the game.

Further, the "player-related information" includes not only player information regarding the player but also information regarding the player character to be operated by the player. In particular, the player-related information is information based on game results, including achievements in games so far, acquisition of items, and the like.

For example, player information includes game level, abilities, experience points, game history (total time and number of times participated in the game), and billing history (including billing date and amount), and player character information includes includes the character level, parameters defining each ability, attributes, number of battles, and held items (including types and ability values).

And for "positioning among multiple players",
(A1) For example, the level to which the player belongs (player's game level/player level), such as the level set in the game and acquired by the player based on the progress of the game, etc.
(A2) The presence or absence of items (weapons) held (including combinations of multiple items) or level (level of the highest level item or average level of multiple items),
(A3) Level of player character (strength based on ability);
(A4) Values of parameters such as scores and experience points,
(A5) The total time you have participated in the game, the number of times you have participated, or the history of your matches with other players, or
(A6) A level determined by the progress of a group of players, etc.
This includes ranking each player based on the ranking, calculating a deviation value, or classifying each player into the range (rank) to which they belong.

Further, as the "achievement condition", for example, if the ranking is high, a strict condition that makes it difficult to satisfy the achievement condition is set, or if the ranking is low, an easy condition that is easy to satisfy the achievement condition is set.

In particular, "achievement conditions" include cases where no conditions are set; for example, in this case, from the perspective of helping the weak, the achievement conditions are set only for players with low levels and abilities; No achievement conditions are set for players with high levels or abilities.

In addition to the above, the "given timing" for executing the condition achievement determination process may be during the game or after the game ends.

In addition, in "presenting the results of the condition achievement determination process to the applicable player", the "applicable player" includes not only the player for whom the achievement condition has been set, but also each player of the team to which the player belongs. It's okay.

The "presenting to the player" may include displaying the information overlappingly on the game screen during the game, or presenting the information via sound.

(2) The present invention also includes:
The first determining means,
The player-related information is configured to determine the ranking of each player based on information indicating the degree of goal achievement set for each player in past games of each player.

With this configuration, the present invention can determine the ranking of each player based on the degree of goal achievement that results in a game result that reflects each player's ability, so it is possible to set appropriate achievement conditions for each player. I can do it.

Therefore, the present invention allows a game to be played according to the level and ability of each player, so that various players can play a game played by a plurality of players without worrying about differences in level and ability. It can be realized.

(3) Furthermore, the present invention includes:
The first determining means,
The player-related information is configured to determine the ranking of each player based on the degree of goal achievement and information on past game results of each player.

With this configuration, the present invention can determine the ranking of each player based on each player's appropriate ability and objective index, so it is possible to set appropriate achievement conditions for each player.

Therefore, the present invention allows a game to be played according to the level and ability of each player, so that various players can play a game played by a plurality of players without worrying about differences in level and ability. It can be realized.

(4) The present invention also includes:
The game system according to claim 1,
The method further comprises a benefit granting control means for granting a given benefit to a player character who meets the achievement condition or a player who operates the player character based on the result of the condition achievement determination process. There is.

With this configuration, the present invention provides items (including lives) used in the game, in-game currency, new abilities (special abilities, etc.) and points, restore the values of parameters that fluctuate during the game, such as energy parameters or ability parameters, or change the winning probability (including the winning probability of rarity) in lottery means such as gacha. can do.

Therefore, the present invention can provide motivation for actively participating in the game regardless of differences in level or ability.

In addition, "granting benefits" includes, for example, parameters such as points, experience points, and ability values of a given ability, scores, items and abilities used by the player character, in-game currency, and the right to perform gacha. This includes the right to change the winning probability and rarity of items obtained through the gacha.

In particular, "benefits" are granted when the achievement conditions are met regardless of the level difference or ability difference between the players, but the higher the level or ability, the lower the player's player character. It is preferable that the value of the privilege provided is higher than that in the case where the achievement condition is met.

(5) The present invention also includes:
The benefit grant control means,
If the achievement condition is a condition related to quantity, the system is configured to change the benefit to be provided according to the quantity exceeding the achievement condition.

With this configuration, when the present invention obtains benefits, experience points, number of items, etc. that exceed the achievement conditions, it is possible to grant benefits with improved quantity and quality, so the achievement conditions can be met before the end of the game. Even if the achievement condition is achieved, the player can be encouraged to continue playing the game in order to further increase the amount related to the achievement condition.

Therefore, the present invention allows the player to maintain the interest of the game until the end of the game, so that the player can keep the game active until the end of the game.

Note that "changing the benefit" includes improving the quality, level, rarity, etc. of the benefit, and increasing the amount of the benefit.

(6) Furthermore, the present invention includes:
The benefit grant control means,
The system is configured to change the benefits to be granted depending on the period until the achievement condition is achieved.

With this configuration, the present invention can provide benefits with improved quantity and quality the shorter the period from the start of the game until the achievement conditions are achieved, so the achievement conditions can be achieved in a short period of time. It is possible to provide a new sense of interest to the player, such as by encouraging the player to do the same, and by having the player develop a strategy for that purpose.

Note that, similarly to the above, "changing the benefits" includes improving the quality, level, rarity, etc. of the benefits, and increasing the amount of benefits.

(7) The present invention also includes:
The benefit grant control means,
For players participating in the game as a team consisting of multiple players, if it is determined that the condition achievement determination process has fulfilled the achievement conditions set for all players belonging to the same team. has a configuration in which the given benefit to be given is changed, or a special benefit is additionally given along with the given benefit to be given.

With this configuration, the present invention can be applied even when a team is made up of players with different levels or abilities, or even when a team is made up of players with low or high levels and abilities. It is possible to improve the interest of the game as a team game, and also to make the game interesting for any player.

Note that "changing the benefit" includes improving the quality, level, rarity, etc. of the benefit, and increasing the amount of the benefit, as described above.

In addition, "additionally providing special benefits" includes providing bonus-like benefits in addition to the benefits provided by meeting the achievement conditions. For example, the special benefit may be the same benefit as the individually granted benefit, or may be a different benefit.

(8) The present invention also includes:
The benefit grant control means,
If it is determined by the condition achievement determination process that the achievement condition has been met, the provided benefit is changed depending on the result of the corresponding player in the game.

With this configuration, the present invention allows the player to seek good results in the game, thereby increasing the player's motivation for playing the game.

(9) The present invention also includes:
The benefit grant control means,
If it is determined by the condition achievement determination process that the achievement condition is not met, a disadvantage is given to the corresponding player.

With this configuration, the present invention can improve the player's motivation to play the game, since if the player does not achieve a good result in the game, he or she will be at a disadvantage.

(10) The present invention also includes:
The achievement conditions set for each player participating in the game include conditions to be achieved jointly with other players.

With this configuration, the present invention can set achievement conditions for each team composed of a plurality of players, so it can also be applied to games in which team battles are played.

Note that the "conditions to be achieved jointly" may be conditions set in addition to the achievement conditions set for individual players belonging to the team, or may be the achievement conditions themselves set for each player. It's okay.

(11) Furthermore, the present invention includes:
The applicable player is a player for whom the achievement condition has been set, or another player who belongs to a team made up of a plurality of players including the player.

With this configuration, the present invention can provide each achievement condition to a player who is given a profit depending on the achievement condition, and thus can improve the user's operability of the game.

(12) The present invention also includes:
The setting means,
The achievement condition is set for each player based on the player-related information of all the players participating in the game together with the result of the ranking determination process.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, lower the overall achievement conditions for low-level players and the achievement conditions for high-level players when there are many other players with high levels, or If there are many other players, the overall achievement conditions for players with low levels and players with high levels can be made higher.

That is, in the present invention, not only the order of players but also the progress (difficulty) of the game itself changes depending on the level, ranking, or deviation value of other participating players. You can change the achievement conditions.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the achievement conditions can be set in consideration of the balance with the original game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(13) Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes:
A program for running a game in which multiple players participate using player characters, the program comprising:
a first determining unit that executes a ranking determination process that determines the relative ranking of each player among the plurality of players participating in the game based on player-related information regarding each player stored in the storage unit;
Setting means for setting, for each player participating in the game, achievement conditions to be achieved during the game by a player character operated by the corresponding player, based on the result of the ranking determination process;
a second determining means for executing a condition achievement determination process for determining whether or not the set achievement condition has been achieved for each player at a given timing;
Presentation means for presenting the result of the condition achievement determination process to the corresponding player;
It has a configuration that allows the computer to function as a computer.

With this configuration, the present invention can realize a game played by a plurality of players of various types without worrying about differences in level or ability, so it is possible to widely involve many players. can.

Further, the present invention can suppress the waiting period of the players in a game in which a plurality of players participate, and provide the game quickly.

Therefore, the present invention can eliminate the player's dissatisfaction caused by the waiting time, and can revitalize the entire game.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration showing a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a server device according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a terminal device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an overview of game processing for executing a game based on achievement conditions for each player in one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of player-related information used in one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining rank determination processing in one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining achievement condition setting processing in one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining privilege provision control processing in an embodiment. It is a figure (part 2) for explaining privilege provision control processing in one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram (part 3) for explaining privilege grant control processing in an embodiment. It is a flowchart showing the operation of game processing (game processing in which the game is executed based on achievement conditions for each player) executed by the server device in one 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 1 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 1 of this embodiment.

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

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can play games transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet. Furthermore, by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can communicate with other users.

The server device 10 is an information processing device that can provide a service that allows a user to play a game using a terminal device 20 that is communicatively connected via the Internet. Additionally, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides communication-type services. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service that allows communication between multiple users.

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

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

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. In addition, the server device 10 can connect to other users' terminals (smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, etc.) via a network and provide online games in which the same game progress can be shared simultaneously online. It has a structure.

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

Information such as billing information and game information stored in the storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (in a broad sense, a storage device, memory ), or when functioning as an SNS server, the information stored in the player information storage unit 146 and the like stored in the storage area may be stored in a database ( It may be stored in a storage device (memory, in a broad sense).

Specifically, the server device 10 of this embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (i.e., the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. It has become. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing results to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes to provide the game processing results received from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 so that they can be viewed by the user. It has become.

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

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 user operation data to the server device 10, etc., and executes various processes for providing game screens to the user, thereby allowing the user 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 a predetermined process, or the player information storage unit managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. 146 and executes the game.

[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, the server device 10 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes an input section 120 used for administrator and other input, a display section 130 that displays a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 that stores predetermined information, and a communication device that communicates with the terminal device 20 and others. 196, a processing section 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage section 140 that mainly stores various data used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like to enter game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 120 of this embodiment is configured with a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of this embodiment is configured with a liquid crystal display 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 140 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 140 may be managed in a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 142, the storage unit 140 of this embodiment includes a game data storage unit 144 in which game information indicating information regarding the game is stored, information regarding each player, information regarding the player's game, and The player information storage section 146 stores player-related information including information regarding the player characters operated by each player.

In particular, the game data storage unit 144 stores information on the game field on which the game is played, condition information used for various judgments, information on each object on the game field, information for changing each object, and various types of information. Table information, information regarding player characters that can be used in the game, etc. are stored.

Further, the player information storage unit 146 stores, for each player, as player-related information, in addition to information regarding the player, information regarding the player character operated by the player.

Note that the player-related information includes, for example, game results such as past game results and acquired items, and the degree of goal achievement in the achievement conditions described below, and the relative ranking among multiple players described later. Used when making judgments.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for 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 an information storage medium, and also performs various processes such as controlling the transfer of data and the like between each unit. Furthermore, processing for providing various services in response to requests from the terminal device 20 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a web processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a movement control unit 104, a matching processing unit 105, a player ranking determination processing unit 106, and an achievement condition setting unit. 107, an achievement condition determination section 108, a timer management section 109, an information provision section 110, and a privilege management section 111.

For example, the player rank determination processing section 106 of this embodiment constitutes the first determination means of the present invention, and the achievement condition setting section 107 constitutes the setting means of the present invention. Further, for example, the achievement condition determining unit 108 of the present embodiment constitutes the second determining means of the present invention, and the information providing unit 110 constitutes the presenting means of the present invention. Furthermore, for example, the privilege management section 111 of this embodiment constitutes a privilege provision control means of the present invention.

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

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

In this embodiment, an example will be explained in which the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server, but the server device 10 may be formed separately as a game server and an SNS server. Good too. Furthermore, the server device 10 may perform part or all of the game processing of this embodiment, or the terminal device 20 may perform a part of the processing.

The game management unit 103 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 to construct a game space as a virtual space, and based on the player's operations input via the terminal device 20, when a plurality of players play against each other, a battle or fighting etc. Various game processes related to various competitive games such as battle games, action games, RPGs, sound games, and sports games are executed.

In addition, when executing a competitive game, the game management unit 103 performs battles such as battles between individuals or groups (hereinafter referred to as "individual battles" or "intergroup battles") during the execution of the battle games. ”) is executed.

The movement control unit 104 moves a player character to be operated by each player (hereinafter also referred to as "target player character") within the game space in accordance with operation inputs of players participating in the game inputted to the terminal device 20. Control movement in.

The matching processing unit 105 allows participation in the game based on player-related information such as the player's level and ability, the type and level (including ability) of the player character, or the area where the terminal device 20 operated by the player is located. A matching process is executed to identify the player.

The player ranking determination processing unit 106 determines the relative ranking (for example, rank, A ranking determination process is executed to determine the ranking (rank or deviation value).

The achievement condition setting unit 107 determines, for each player participating in the game, the achievement condition to be achieved during the game by the player character operated by the corresponding player, based on the result of the ranking determination process before the start of the game or during the game. Set the desired achievement conditions.

The achievement condition determination unit 108 executes a condition achievement determination process for determining whether or not a set achievement condition has been achieved for each player at a given timing, such as during the game or after the game ends.

The timer management unit 109 has a timer function and is used to manage the progress of the game. In particular, the timer management section 109 works in conjunction with the game management section 103 and outputs the current time and a preset time to each section. Further, the timer management unit 109 is used to synchronize with each terminal device 20.

The information providing unit 110 generates various game information and provides it to the corresponding terminal device 20 in order to cause the terminal device 20 to process the game.

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

The information providing unit 110 also provides predetermined information to the terminal device 20 in order to present the result of the condition achievement determination process determined for each player to the corresponding player.

The benefit management unit 111 grants a given benefit to the player character who meets the achievement condition or to the player who operates the player character, based on the result of the condition achievement determination process.

[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 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 "touch panel" except in special cases) 12 may be performed using a fingertip, or may be performed using an input device such as a touch pen. good.

In addition, the input unit 260 may include a button, a lever, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, etc. that can input operation 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, and a player information storage unit 272 that indicates information regarding the player regarding the game to be provided. 273, and a game data storage section 274 that stores various data necessary for playing the game, such as table data. Note that some of these may be omitted, or the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 may constitute part of them.

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 capacitance 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, a host device or other terminal device), and its functions are performed by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, and programs. This can be achieved by

Note that the terminal device 20 receives programs and data stored in the information storage medium and the storage unit 270 of the server device 10 for making the computer function as each part of the present embodiment via the network. 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 progressing the game, processing for arranging objects such as player characters and other player characters, and processing for placing objects such as player characters and other player characters. , processing to calculate game results, and processing to end the game when game end conditions are met.

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.

In particular, the processing unit 200 of this embodiment includes an object space setting unit 210, a display control unit 212, an input reception processing unit 213, a game control unit 214, a game calculation unit 215, a virtual camera control unit 216, a game It includes a management section 217, a drawing section 220, and a sound processing section 230. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which some of these are omitted.

The object space setting section 210 sets various objects (sprites, billboards, Performs processing for arranging objects (objects composed of primitive surfaces such as polygons, free-form surfaces, or subdivision surfaces) in object space.

Specifically, the object space setting unit 210 determines the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of the object (model object), and sets the position (X, Y) or (X, Y, Z) of the object. Arrange objects at rotation angles (rotation angles around the X and Y axes) or (rotation angles around the X, Y and Z axes).

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

When the object space is a two-dimensional space, objects are arranged based on priorities set for each of the plurality of objects. For example, it is possible to arrange objects (sprites) in order starting from the object (sprite) that you want to make appear to be on the back side, and then place the objects that you want to make appear to be on the front side one on top of the other.

In addition, by placing objects with large drawing sizes at the bottom of the image and objects with small drawing sizes above the image, it is possible to make it appear as if the object space corresponding to the top of the screen is at the back of the screen. The object space corresponding to the lower part of can be made to appear to be on the front side.

Note that when the object space is a three-dimensional space, the object is placed in the world coordinate system.

The display control unit 212 causes the display unit 290 to display information necessary to prevent the immobilization state from occurring again in the game field, based on the information transmitted from the server device 10.

The input reception processing section 213 receives the player's input instruction inputted by the input section 260, and outputs the received input instruction to the game control section 214, the server device 10, or both.

The game control unit 214 works in conjunction with the server device 10 and executes game processing based on commands received by the input reception processing unit 213.

In particular, the game control unit 214 transmits various information regarding the game transmitted from the server device 10 (game information, information regarding the movement of the player character (including information regarding movement determination), information regarding the movement state, and information regarding the movement of the player character from the immobilized state. The character to be operated is determined based on the command (i.e., input instruction) received by the input reception processing unit 213 (information related to rescue processing to be rescued or information related to prevention of recurrence when an immobilized state occurs) and the command (i.e. input instruction) received by the input reception processing unit 213. (that is, the player character), or the player character of another player or other accompanying characters.

For example, in the case of a fighting game including an action game or a shooting game, the game control unit 214 provides support such as attacking an enemy character or recovering abilities of an ally character, or in the case of a simulation game, the game control unit 214 supports Perform predetermined tasks such as creating a building or constructing a building.

On the other hand, the game control unit 214 performs movement calculations for a character object to be operated, such as a moving body object (in particular, a character object such as a player character or another player character) within the object space.

That is, the game control unit 214 works in conjunction with the server device 10 and receives game information transmitted from the server device 10, input data or programs (movement algorithms) input by the player through the input unit 260, and various data (motion data). ), the moving object is moved within the object space or the movement (motion, animation) of the moving object is controlled.

Specifically, the game control unit 214 of this embodiment collects object movement information (movement direction, movement amount, movement speed, position, rotation angle, or acceleration) and motion information (position of each part object or rotation angle). ) is sequentially obtained for each frame. Here, a frame is a unit of time for performing object movement processing, motion processing (simulation processing), and image generation processing. In this embodiment, the frame rate may be fixed or variable depending on the processing load.

Note that the game control unit 214 executes a process of moving an object based on an input direction in a three-dimensional object space. For example, the game control unit 214 associates a movement direction with each input direction in advance, and moves the object in the movement direction corresponding to the input direction.

Further, the game control unit 214 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.

The game calculation unit 215 performs various game calculation processes. In particular, the game calculation unit 215 is capable of forming a predetermined object space for a shooting game, forming an object space based on a map, progressing the game based on a scenario preset according to user operations, and controlling player characters and other players. It performs calculation processing necessary to execute the game, such as battles with characters and other objects, and parameter management during the battles.

Note that although the game calculation unit 215 is executed in conjunction with the server device 10, a part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10.

The virtual camera control unit 216 generates an image of the game space that can be seen from a given viewpoint and that appears to have depth. In this case, the virtual camera control unit 216 performs control processing of the virtual camera (viewpoint) to generate an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, processing for controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (rotation angle around the X, Y, and Z axes) of the virtual camera (processing for controlling the viewpoint position and line-of-sight direction) is performed.

For example, when photographing an object (e.g., a character, a ball, a car) from behind using a virtual camera, the virtual camera's position or rotation angle (virtual camera direction).

In this case, the virtual camera can be controlled based on information such as the position, rotation angle, or speed of the object obtained by the game control unit 214. Alternatively, the virtual camera may be controlled to rotate at a predetermined rotation angle or move along a predetermined movement route. Further, in this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on virtual camera data for specifying the position (movement route) or rotation angle of the virtual camera.

Note that the virtual camera may be set as the player character's viewpoint. Furthermore, if there are multiple virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control process is performed for each virtual camera.

The game management unit 217 works in conjunction with the server device 10 and sets player characters and various items to be used in games such as competitive games for each player based on player operations input through the input unit 260. It is registered in the player information storage section 273.

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on various information related to image generation transmitted from the server device 10 and the results of various processes (game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image. , is output to the display unit (display) 290.

In particular, the image generated by the drawing unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. In particular, the drawing unit 220 generates an image that is visible from the virtual camera in the object space and is displayed on the screen.

Here, when generating a two-dimensional image, the drawing unit 220 draws objects in order from the set priority to the lowest, and when objects overlap, overwrites the object with a high priority and draws the object. do.

In addition, when generating a three-dimensional image, the drawing unit 220 of this embodiment first generates vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, or α value) of each vertex of the object (model). etc.) is input, and vertex processing is performed based on the vertex data included in the input object data. Note that when performing vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for redividing polygons may be performed as necessary.

In addition, in vertex processing, geometry processing such as vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing is performed, and based on the processing results, objects are Change (update, adjust) the vertex data given for the constituent vertices. Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after vertex processing, and the faces of polygons (primitives) and pixels are associated. Following rasterization, pixel processing (fragment processing) is performed to draw pixels that make up the image (fragments that make up the display screen).

Pixel processing involves reading out textures (texture mapping), setting/changing color data, translucent compositing, anti-aliasing, and other various processes to determine the final drawing color of the pixels that make up the image. The drawing color of the object is output (drawn) to the image buffer 272 (frame buffer, buffer that can store image information in units of pixels, VRAM, rendering target). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing is performed in which image information (color, normal, brightness, α value, etc.) is set or changed on a pixel-by-pixel basis.

This generates an image visible from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) set within the object space. Note that when there are multiple virtual cameras (viewpoints), images can be generated so that the images seen from each virtual camera can be displayed on one screen as divided images.

Note that the vertex processing and pixel processing performed by the drawing unit 220 is performed by a so-called programmable shader (vertex shader or pixel shader), which is hardware that allows drawing processing of polygons (primitives) to be programmed using a shader program written in a shading language. May be realized. Programmable shaders have a high degree of freedom in the content of drawing processing because they allow processing on a vertex-by-vertex and pixel-by-pixel basis, and can greatly improve expressiveness compared to fixed drawing processing using hardware. .

The drawing unit 220 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α-blending, etc. when drawing the object.

In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate transformation, clipping processing, perspective projection transformation, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Then, the object data (position coordinates of the vertices of the object, texture coordinates, color data (luminance data), normal vector, or α value, etc.) after the geometry processing (after perspective projection transformation) is stored in the storage unit 270.

In texture mapping, a process is performed in which a texture (texel value) stored in the texture storage section of the storage section 270 is mapped onto an object. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB), α value, etc.) is read from the texture storage section of the storage section 270 using texture coordinates set (given) to the vertices of the object, and a two-dimensional image is created. Map a texture to an object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels and bilinear interpolation as texel interpolation are performed.

Note that in this embodiment, when drawing an object, a process of mapping a given texture may be performed. In this case, the color distribution (texel pattern) of the mapped texture can be dynamically changed.

In this case, textures with different color distributions (pixel patterns) may be dynamically generated, or textures with different color distributions may be prepared in advance and the textures to be used may be dynamically switched. It's okay. Furthermore, the color distribution of the texture may be changed for each object.

In the hidden surface removal process, hidden surface removal processing is performed using a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) in which the Z value (depth information) of a drawn pixel is stored. That is, when drawing a drawing pixel corresponding to a primitive of an object, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referenced, and the Z value of the referenced Z buffer and the Z value of the drawing pixel of the primitive are If the Z value of the drawing pixel is the one that is on the near side as seen from the virtual camera (for example, a small Z value), the drawing process for that drawing pixel is performed and the Z value of the Z buffer is updated. Update to the correct Z value.

In α blending (α synthesis), the drawing unit 220 performs translucent synthesis processing (normal α blending, additive α blending, subtractive α blending, etc.) based on the α value (A value). Note that the α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), and is, for example, plus alpha information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency or opacity), bump information, etc.

The drawing unit 220 in this embodiment may generate an image to be displayed in a display area corresponding to the contact detection area. The image displayed in the display area may be an image including an object, for example.

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

[4] Method of this embodiment [4.1] Overview Next, an overview of the method of this embodiment (game processing for executing the game based on achievement conditions for each player) will be described using FIG. 4. Note that FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an overview of game processing for executing a game based on achievement conditions for each player in this embodiment.

The server device 10 of this embodiment works in conjunction with a terminal device 20 operated by a plurality of players, and uses player characters to play games regardless of differences in level (also referred to as game level or player level) or ability. Battle games in which multiple players participate, action games, RPGs, sound games, communication games (specifically, games in which players communicate with other players or characters in the game), sports games, etc. It has a configuration for running games.

In addition, the server device 10 of the present embodiment also determines the clearing conditions for clearing the game and the skills acquired during the game, depending on the ability and level of each player participating in the game (hereinafter also referred to as "participating player"). By changing the conditions that must be achieved during the game, such as the conditions for acquiring possible items, for example, a player with a low level or ability (hereinafter referred to as a ``low-level player'') can become a player with a high level or ability (hereinafter a ``high-level player''). Even if the game is executed with a mixture of high-level players (hereinafter referred to as "high-level players"), it is possible to have not only high-level players but also low-level players acquire benefits as long as they meet the achievement conditions. have.

Furthermore, since the server device 10 of the present embodiment can have players participate in the game regardless of differences in level or ability, for example, it is possible to gather a large number of participating players, such as 100 or more players. Even when playing a game, it has a configuration that allows it to be collected in a short period of time.

That is, the server device 10 of this embodiment has a configuration that can suppress the waiting period of the players and quickly provide the game in a game in which a plurality of players participate.

Specifically, the server device 10, for example, as shown in FIG.
(A1) When participating players are determined through a matching process that matches player characters who wish to participate ([1] in FIG. 4),
(A2) Based on the stored player-related information regarding each player, execute a ranking determination process that determines the relative ranking among a plurality of participating players who participate in the game of each player ([ 2]),
(A3) Based on the result of the ranking determination process, an achievement condition setting process is executed for each player participating in the game to set the achievement conditions to be achieved during the game by the player character operated by the corresponding player (Fig. 4 [3]),
(A4) At a given timing, such as during the game or after the end of the game, execute a condition achievement determination process for each player to determine whether or not the set achievement condition has been achieved ([4] in FIG. 4). ,

(A5) Execute a process (hereinafter referred to as "judgment result presentation control process") for presenting the result of the condition achievement determination process to the corresponding player by the corresponding terminal device 20 ([5] in FIG. 4) ,
It has a structure.

Then, when presenting the result of the condition achievement determination process to the corresponding player, the server device 10 presents the player character who has fulfilled the achievement condition or the player who operates the player character based on the result of the condition achievement determination process. The system is configured to execute a benefit grant control process ([5] in FIG. 4) for granting a given benefit to a user.

In addition, FIG. 4 shows that in the matching process, Player A, Player B, and Player C wish to participate in the game and are registered, that they are determined (classified) into each rank in the ranking determination process, and the achievement conditions. In the setting process, each achievement condition has been set, and in the achievement condition determination process, it has been determined whether each achievement condition can be achieved. ” is presented, and it is shown that a predetermined benefit has been acquired.

With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction caused by the player's waiting time, and it is also possible to energize the entire game.

In this embodiment, "games in which multiple players participate" include games that are executed by multiple players using player characters, such as RPGs, racing games, action games, competitive games, communication games, and shooting games. However, in the following explanation, a battle game such as a battle royale format in which a large number of players compete against each other will be used.

Furthermore, the player character used in the following competitive game may be a character operated by the player, or may be an NPC (non-player character) that is controlled according to game processing such as a program and is not operated by the player. It's okay.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment described below, the game space in which the competitive game is executed may be a three-dimensional space, a two-dimensional space, or a space where a game field is formed. Good to have.

[4.2] Player-related information Next, player-related information in this embodiment will be described using FIG. 5. Note that FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of player-related information used in this embodiment.

As described above, the player-related information of this embodiment includes, for each player, information regarding the player character operated by the player in addition to information regarding the player, and is stored in the player information storage unit 146.

For example, the player-related information includes, as shown in FIG.
(A1) The player's nickname and player ID, and if the player belongs to a team, the team name and ID (hereinafter referred to as "affiliation information"),
(A2) Information regarding individual and team performance such as current scores, experience points, earned rewards or game time (hereinafter also referred to as "performance information");
(A3) Information regarding the characteristics, attributes, and levels of the player character (hereinafter referred to as "character level") and the types of items possessed by the player character (including item abilities) (hereinafter referred to as "character information");
(A4) Information regarding battle results, such as the number of battles and the number of wins and losses with other player characters and other teams in competitive games with other player characters and other teams (hereinafter referred to as "game record information");
(A5) Parameters directly connected to the victory or defeat of each player character, such as life energy, or values of parameters that define each ability;
(A6) Information about the game history, such as the total time since the game was first run (hereinafter also referred to as "total game time") and the usage period from the day of new registration (hereinafter referred to as "game history information"). )
(A7) Information regarding billing, such as billing history and billing amount (hereinafter referred to as "billing information"); (A8) Information regarding the area where the terminal device 20 operated by the player exists (hereinafter referred to as "regional information") ,and,
(A9) Achievement condition information indicating the achievement conditions set for each player, various information necessary to achieve the achievement conditions such as items set by the achievement conditions (hereinafter also referred to as "achievement condition related information") ), and information regarding the granting of benefits (hereinafter referred to as "Benefit Granting Information").
is memorized.

Note that each piece of information included in the player-related information is updated at each predetermined timing. For example, predetermined timings include every given period (such as every 5 minutes), the timing when a player logs out, a certain time in the game (such as 8:00 a.m.), the timing when a certain event occurs, etc. is included.

Furthermore, the player-related information includes performance information, billing information, game history information, achievement condition-related information, bonus award information, and the like, including information on games played in the past (information on game results).

In particular, the achievement condition related information in past games also includes information on the degree of goal achievement in each game. For example, the information on the degree of goal achievement indicates a numerical value of the difference between the ranking determined by the achievement condition and the actual ranking after the end of the game.

Furthermore, for example, in competitive games, energy parameter information basically decreases in real time when there is interference such as attacks from other player characters during the game, and energy parameter information decreases in real time, and recovery actions such as eating and resting are performed. This is information that increases in real time when the player performs the following actions, and for example, when the value becomes "0", it is information that indicates that the game of the player concerned is game over.

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

The matching processing unit 105 of the present embodiment determines the player's game level and abilities (experience points, number of stages cleared, game results (scores), etc.), the player character's type and level (including abilities), or the player's Based on player-related information such as the area where the operating terminal device 20 is located, matching processing is executed to identify players who will participate in the game.

Specifically, the matching processing unit 105 selects a preset number of players (for example, the Asian region) from among the players who wish to participate in the game, whose terminal devices 20 operated by each player belong to the same region (for example, the Asian region). For example, 100 players) are extracted, and a matching process is executed to identify the extracted players as participating players.

In addition, each player-related information defines a game level to be acquired as the game is executed, and when the matching processing unit 105 executes the game, the matching processing unit 105 selects a predetermined level from among players who wish to participate in the game. Players with game levels within a range of 1 to 1 may be matched.

In particular, in this case, the matching processing unit 105 selects advanced level players (that is, players who belong to a predetermined level range that is considered to be an advanced level), intermediate level players, and intermediate level players from among the players who wish to participate in the game. Players and a number of players belonging to a predetermined level, such as beginner level players, may be extracted and matched.

Furthermore, the matching processing unit 105 selects players who wish to participate in the game according to predetermined conditions, such as players who have a specific item (ability) or a player who operates a specific player character. Players may be matched as many players as required by the game.

In the present embodiment, the matching processing unit 105 sets a deadline for participation, and if you express your intention to participate by then (that is, if you perform a predetermined operation on the terminal device 20), you can participate in the game. It may be configured to allow any number of desired players to participate without any limit.

[4.4] Ranking Judgment Process Next, the ranking judging process in this embodiment will be described using FIG. 6. Note that FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the ranking determination process in this embodiment.

At the start of the game or during the game, the player ranking determination processing unit 106 acquires the player-related information of each player whose participation has been determined by the matching process, and based on the acquired player-related information, the player ranking determination processing unit 106 Rank determination processing is executed to determine the rank, order, or deviation value among a plurality of participating players participating in the game, and to determine the ranking of each participating player.

Specifically, the player rank determination processing unit 106 determines the relative rank as follows:
(A1) The level to which the player belongs (the player's game level), such as the level set in the game and acquired by the player based on the progress of the game (levels acquired through the games played so far);
(A2) Whether or not you have any items (weapons) (including combinations of multiple items), including items acquired from games played in the past, or their level (level of the highest level item or average of multiple items) level),
(A3) The level of the player character (strength based on ability) acquired through games played in the past (level specified for each player character, separate from the player's game level);
(A4) Values of parameters such as points and experience points obtained from games played in the past;
(A5) The total time you participated in the game (total game time), the number of times you participated, or the history of your matches with other players, or
(A6) A level determined by the progress of a group of players, etc.
Based on this, ranking of each player, calculation of deviation value, or classification into the range (rank) to which each player belongs is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. The rank among the participating players is determined based on the amount of money spent on the game, the number of participations, etc., and the rank of each participating player is determined.

For example, the player ranking determination processing unit 106 determines whether to participate based on the points already acquired in the game, in-game currency, experience points, etc. included in the player-related information at the start of the game or during the game. Determine the ranking among the players or calculate the deviation value.

Note that FIG. 4 shows a case where game levels 1 to 10 are defined, and when determining the top four ranks of S rank, A rank, B rank, and C rank, player ranking determination is performed. The processing unit 106 ranks game levels "1" to "3" as C rank, game levels "4" to "6" as rank B, game levels "7" to "9" as rank A, and game level "10" as rank B. ” is determined to be S rank (see [2] in FIG. 4).

In addition, instead of the above ranks, the scores of players A, B, C, D, and E are "1100", "220", "587", "396", and "101", respectively. If so, as shown in FIG. 6, the player rank determination processing unit 106 performs a rank determination process in which the first place is player A, the second place is player C, the third place is player D, and the fourth place is player A. Player B may be ranked in first place, and Player E may be ranked in fifth place.

On the other hand, the player rank determination processing unit 106 may determine the rank of each player based on information indicating the degree of goal achievement set for each player in past games.

For example, the player rank determination processing unit 106 digitizes the degree of goal achievement of each player with respect to the achievement conditions of each past game, and calculates the average thereof as the degree of goal achievement.

For example, the player ranking determination processing unit 106 calculates the degree of goal achievement by multiplying the actually achieved condition (for example, the score obtained)/the achievement condition set as the goal (the goal score).

Then, at the start of the game, the player rank determination processing unit 106 may determine the rank of each participating player by determining the rank among the participating players based on the calculated degree of goal achievement (expressed as a numerical value).

Note that the player ranking determination processing unit 106 determines the ranking of each player based on information on the results of past games of each player and information indicating the degree of goal achievement set for each player in the past games. may be determined.

For example, at the start of the game or during the game, the player rank determination processing unit 106 may check the player's level (game level), game history (total game time and number of participations), or the information used in the game, which is included in the player-related information, at the start of the game or during the game. A correction value is calculated by multiplying the charge amount, etc. by the degree of goal achievement (for example, the value calculated above / 100), and the rank among the participating players is determined based on the calculated correction value, and the rank of each participating player is determined. You may decide.

For example, the player ranking determination processing unit 106 may determine the degree of goal achievement in the points already acquired in the game, in-game currency, experience points, etc. included in the player-related information at the start of the game or during the game. A correction value may be calculated by multiplication, and the ranking among participating players may be determined or a deviation value may be calculated based on the calculated correction value.

In this case, it is possible to determine the ranking of each player based on each player's appropriate ability, and to set appropriate achievement conditions for each player, so it is possible to determine the ranking of each player based on the appropriate ability of each player. Now you can run the game.

[4.5] Achievement Condition Setting Process Next, the achievement condition setting process in this embodiment will be described using FIG. Note that FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the achievement condition setting process in this embodiment.

The achievement condition setting unit 107 determines, for each player participating in the game, the achievement condition to be achieved during the game by the player character operated by the corresponding player, based on the result of the ranking determination process before the start of the game or during the game. Execute the achievement condition setting process to set the desired achievement conditions.

In particular, before the start of the game or during the game, the achievement condition setting unit 107 sets strict conditions that make it difficult for participating players with high rankings, such as high ranks, to meet the achievement conditions. For participating players who are low in the ranking, such as players who are ranked low, easy conditions are set that make it easy for them to meet the achievement conditions.

Then, the achievement condition setting unit 107 stores information indicating the set achievement condition in the player-related information of the corresponding player.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case where the first place is player A, the second place is player C, the third place is player D, the fourth place is player B, and the fifth place is player E. In this case, the achievement condition setting unit 107 sets a condition for player A to obtain 10 coins (items), a condition for player C to obtain 7 coins (items), and a condition for player D to obtain 7 coins (items) as achievement conditions. A condition for acquiring four coins (items), a condition for player B to acquire two coins (items), and a condition for player E to acquire one coin (item) are set.

Furthermore, the achievement condition setting unit 107 may set achievement conditions for each player based on the result of the ranking determination process as well as player-related information of all participating players participating in the game.

For example, in this case, the achievement condition setting unit 107 determines that if there are many players with a high level (players with a high rank), it will generally be difficult to even proceed with the game. The achievement conditions should be lowered overall, including for players, and if there are many low-level players (low-rank players), it will generally be easier to progress through the game, so the achievement conditions should be lowered overall. It may be set higher.

That is, in such a case, the achievement condition setting unit 107 changes not only the ranking of the players but also the progress (difficulty) of the game itself based on the level, ranking, or deviation value of other participating players. In consideration of this, the game has a configuration that allows the achievement conditions for each player to be changed in order to achieve a balance between the progress of the game (changes in ease and difficulty) and the achievement conditions.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, if player A is S rank, players C and D are B rank, player B is C rank, and player E is A rank, the achievement condition setting unit 107 sets the achievement condition , a condition for player A to obtain 7 coins (items), a condition for player C and player D to obtain 3 coins (items), and a condition for player B to obtain 1 coin (item). and conditions for player E to obtain five coins (items) (see [3] in FIG. 4).

On the other hand, the achievement condition setting unit 107 does not need to set the achievement condition for the corresponding player.

For example, the achievement condition setting unit 107 considers the game's reward system from the perspective of helping the weak, since players with high level and ability can fully enjoy the game by winning through or winning. In order to achieve a high-level achievement condition, the achievement condition may be set only for players with a low level or ability, and the achievement condition may not be set.

Note that during the achievement condition setting process, the achievement condition setting unit 107 determines the benefits (type, number, timing, etc.) that will be given to the corresponding player when the achievement condition is achieved, and provides information regarding the benefits (hereinafter referred to as , referred to as "privilege information") may be stored as the corresponding achievement condition information.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game data storage unit 144 stores benefit information that defines the benefits (type, number, timing, etc.) to be given to the corresponding player when the achievement condition is achieved. It's okay.

In this case, the game data storage unit 144 may store bonus information in association with each achievement condition set in the achievement condition setting process.

[4.6] Condition achievement determination processing and determination result presentation processing Next, the condition achievement determination processing in this embodiment will be described.

The achievement condition determining unit 108 determines, for each participating player, whether or not the set achievement condition has been achieved by the player character operated by each player at a given timing such as during the game or after the game ends. Execute achievement determination processing.

Specifically, the achievement condition determination unit 108 refers to the achievement condition information and achievement condition related information stored in the player related information for each participating player at a given timing, and determines the referenced achievement condition information and achievement condition. Based on the related information, a condition achievement determination process is executed for each participating player to determine whether or not the set achievement condition has been achieved by the player character operated by each player.

Then, the achievement condition determining unit 108 stores benefit grant information regarding the granting of benefits in the achievement condition related information of the participating players who have achieved the set achievement conditions, and stores the benefit granting information regarding the granting of benefits in the achievement condition related information of the participating players who have achieved the set achievement conditions, and Information indicating that the achievement condition has not been achieved (hereinafter referred to as "achievement condition non-achievement information") is stored in the achievement condition related information.

On the other hand, the information providing unit 110, in conjunction with each terminal device 20, performs a determination result presentation control process for presenting the determined result of the condition achievement determination process to the corresponding player based on the achievement condition related information. Execute.

In particular, the information providing unit 110 informs the player who has achieved the achievement condition that the achievement condition has been achieved and the benefits to be acquired (items and abilities used by the player character, in-game currency, and gacha). Control is performed to present benefit grant information indicating the right to execute the gacha, the right to change the winning probability and rarity of the item obtained by the gacha, etc.

Further, the information providing unit 110 executes control to present achievement condition unachievement information including conditions that are insufficient in the achievement condition to a player who has not met the achievement condition.

[4.7] Benefit Grant Control Process Next, the benefit grant control process in this embodiment will be described using FIGS. 8 to 10. Note that FIGS. 8 to 10 are diagrams for explaining the privilege provision control process in this embodiment.

Based on the result of the condition achievement determination process, the benefit management unit 111 provides information regarding the granting of benefits to the player character that meets the achievement condition or to the player who operates the player character, while referring to the pertinent benefit granting information. Benefits are granted such as items, abilities, in-game currency, the right to execute gachas, and the right to change the winning probability and rarity of items obtained through the gachas.

In particular, the benefit management unit 111 executes a benefit granting control process for granting a benefit to a participating player when the achievement condition is met regardless of the difference in game level or ability of the participating players. However, it is preferable that the benefit management unit 111 grants a benefit that is more valuable as the level or ability is higher, compared to a case where a player character with a lower level or ability meets the achievement condition.

On the other hand, in order to keep the player interested in the game until the end, the benefit management unit 111 performs a benefit provision control process in which, when the achievement condition is a condition regarding quantity, the benefit management unit 111 controls the awarding of the benefit according to the quantity exceeding the achievement condition. The benefits provided may be changed, such as by improving the quality, level, rarity, etc., or increasing the amount of benefits.

For example, the achievement condition may be a condition related to quantity, such as obtaining a predetermined number of specific items, and as shown in FIGS. 8(A) and (B), changes in the quantity may be Assume a case where "medal" items are provided as benefits of different quality in association with each other.

In this case, when the achievement condition is achieved, as shown in FIG. If the number of specific items is more than the specified number + 1 and within the specified number + 5, a ``silver medal'' will be awarded, and if the number of specified items is 6 or more, a ``gold medal'' will be awarded. Execute privilege grant control processing to grant benefits as follows.

On the other hand, when the achievement condition is achieved, as shown in FIG. 8(B), the privilege management unit 111 provides, for a player of rank C, a predetermined number (one) of specific items, as shown in FIG. 8(B). Execute a benefit granting control process that grants a "bronze medal" as a benefit, a "silver medal" if the number of specific items is a predetermined number + 1, and a "gold medal" if the number of specific items is a predetermined number + 2 or more. do.

In addition, in order to improve the interest of the game by requesting strategy for achieving the achievement conditions, the benefit management department 111 determines the quality, level, and rarity of the benefits according to the period until the achievement conditions are achieved. The benefits to be provided may be changed, such as by improving the degree or increasing the amount of benefits.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B), the achievement condition may be set as "medals" as benefits of different quality in correspondence with changes in the period for achieving the achievement condition, depending on the rank of the participating players. ” is assumed to be given.

In this case, when the achievement condition is achieved, the privilege management unit 111 determines that the achievement condition is achieved within 5 minutes after the game starts for the participating player of rank S, as shown in FIG. 9(A). ``Gold medal'' if the achievement condition is achieved within 6 minutes or more and 15 minutes from the start of the game, ``Silver medal'' if the achievement condition is achieved within 16 minutes or more from the start of the game. In this case, a benefit grant control process is executed to grant a "bronze medal" as a benefit. However, it is assumed that the measurement is performed in minutes.

On the other hand, when the achievement condition is achieved, as shown in FIG. If the achievement condition is achieved within 16 minutes or more and within 30 minutes from the start of the game, a "silver medal" will be awarded. If the achievement condition is achieved within 31 minutes or more from the start of the game, the award will be a "gold medal". , executes a benefit grant control process that grants a "bronze medal" as a benefit. However, similarly, it is assumed that the measurement is performed in units of minutes.

Further, in order to keep the participating players interested until the end of the game, the benefit management unit 111 changes the benefits given to the participating players who have achieved the achievement condition according to the result of the game of the corresponding player. Good too.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 10(A) and (B), the achievement condition is such that, depending on the rank of the participating players, "medal" items are awarded as benefits of different quality in association with the score after the end of the game. Assume that

In this case, when the achievement condition is achieved, as shown in FIG. A privilege granting control process is executed to award a "bronze medal" as a privilege, a "silver medal" if the score is 1001 points or more and 2000 points or less, and a "gold medal" if the score is 2001 points or more. .

On the other hand, when the achievement condition is achieved, as shown in FIG. 10(B), the privilege management unit 111 awards a "bronze medal" to a participating player of rank C if the score is 200 points or less. When the score is 201 points or more and 500 points or less, a "silver medal" is awarded, and when the score is 501 points or more, a "gold medal" is awarded as a benefit.

Note that in this embodiment, if it is determined by the condition achievement determination process that the achievement condition is not met (it is determined that the achievement condition has not been achieved), the benefit management unit 111 issues an inconvenience to the corresponding player. A profit may be given.

For example, the benefit management unit 111 collects "100" in-game currency coins from participating players who are determined not to meet the achievement conditions.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the explanation was given using the example of giving benefits to the player, but benefits are given to the player character such as increasing the level or rank of the player character, upgrading the version of the player character, etc. may be done.

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

(Variation 1: Joint achievement conditions by team)
When a game is executed by a team formed by a plurality of participating players, the achievement condition setting unit 107 sets achievement conditions that are set for each player participating in the game in collaboration with other participating players participating in the game. You may also set conditions to be achieved.

Specifically, the achievement condition setting unit 107 may set an achievement condition (for example, capturing a specific item from another team) to be achieved jointly with other participating players of the team to which the participating player belongs. good.

(Modification 2: Condition achievement determination process 1 based on collective responsibility of the team)
The achievement condition determination unit 108 sets different achievement conditions for each participating player in the same team, and the achievement condition determination unit 108 sets different achievement conditions for each participating player in the same team, and when each participating player in the same team achieves the achievement condition, It may be determined that the achievement condition for each participating player has been achieved.

In other words, if Player A and Player B belong to the same team and both Player A and Player B have achieved the achievement condition, the achievement condition determination unit 108 determines whether Player A and Player B have achieved the achievement condition. However, if only player A and player A have achieved the achievement condition, the achievement condition determining unit 108 determines that both player A and player B have not achieved the achievement condition.

(Variation 3: Condition achievement determination process 2 based on collective responsibility of the team)
For players participating in a game as a team made up of multiple players, the benefit management unit 111 determines that the achievement conditions set for all players belonging to the same team have been met through a condition achievement determination process. In this case, the given privilege to be given may be changed, or a special privilege may be additionally given along with the given privilege to be given.

In other words, the benefit management unit 111 controls the team even if the team is made up of players with different levels or abilities, or if the team is made up of players with low or high levels and abilities. The present invention has a configuration that can improve the interest of the game as a team game, and can also make the game interesting for any player.

In particular, the benefit management unit 111 changes the given benefit, such as improving the quality, level, rarity, etc. of the benefit, and increasing the amount of the benefit. .

Additionally, the benefit management unit 111 adds special benefits such as bonus-like benefits such as points, items, or energy recovery, in addition to the benefits that are granted by fulfilling the achievement conditions. Add.

Note that the special benefits may be the same benefits as the individually granted benefits, or may be different benefits.

(Modification 4: Judgment result presentation control process to other participating players of the team)
The information providing unit 110 presents benefit award information indicating that the achievement condition has been achieved and the benefits to be acquired to the player who has achieved the achievement condition to the player and other participating players of the same team. You may also perform control for this purpose.

In addition, the information providing unit 110 is configured to present achievement condition unachievement information, including conditions that are insufficient in the achievement conditions, to the player who has not yet achieved the achievement conditions, to the player and other participating players of the same team. control may be performed.

That is, the information providing unit 110 makes a determination indicating whether or not the achievement condition has been achieved not only for the player for whom the achievement condition has been set, but also for other players belonging to a team consisting of a plurality of players including the player. A determination result presentation control process may be executed to present the results.

[5] Operation in the present embodiment Next, the operation of the game process (game process in which the game is executed based on the achievement conditions for each player) executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 11. .

Note that FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game process (game process for executing the game based on achievement conditions for each player) executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment.

In this operation, a determination result presentation control process is executed to display the results of the achievement condition determination process on the corresponding terminal device 20 at a predetermined timing during the game, and a benefit grant control process is performed to grant a benefit after the game ends. The explanation will be given assuming that the process is executed.

Furthermore, in this operation, it is assumed that the necessary player-related information for each player has already been registered in the player information storage section 146, and that the corresponding player-related information has been updated as appropriate.

First, when the game start timing arrives (step S101), the matching processing unit 105 executes a matching process to extract a player who meets a predetermined condition as a participating player from among a plurality of players who wish to participate (step S102). ).

Next, the player ranking determination processing unit 106 acquires the player-related information of each player whose participation is determined by the matching process (step S103), and participates in the game of each player based on the acquired player-related information. A rank determination process is executed to determine the rank, order, or deviation value among the plurality of participating players and determine the rank of each participating player (step S104).

Next, the achievement condition setting unit 107 sets achievement conditions for each player participating in the game to be achieved during the game by the player character operated by the corresponding player, based on the result of the ranking determination process. Processing is executed (step S105).

Next, the game management unit 103 starts the competitive game and starts executing various game processes related to the competitive game (step S106).

Next, the game management unit 103 determines whether it is time to end the game (step S107).

At this time, if the game management unit 103 determines that it is not the timing to end the game, the process proceeds to step S108, and if it determines that it is the timing to end the game, the process proceeds to step S112. .

Next, when the achievement condition determination unit 108 determines in the process of step S107 that it is not the timing to end the game, and in conjunction with the game management unit 103, detects that it is the given timing (step S108). , a condition achievement determination process is executed for each participating player to determine whether or not the set achievement condition has been achieved (step S109).

Next, the achievement condition determination unit 108 defines the result of the condition achievement determination process in the player-related information for each participating player (step S110).

Next, the information providing unit 110, in conjunction with each terminal device 20, performs a determination result presentation control process for presenting the determined result of the condition achievement determination process to the corresponding player based on the achievement condition related information. The process is executed (step S111), and the process moves to step S107.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is time to end the game, the benefit management unit 111 sends a message to the player who operates the player character that has fulfilled the achievement condition based on the result of the condition achievement determination process (player related information). , a predetermined benefit is granted while referring to the corresponding benefit grant information (step S112), and this operation is ended.

At this time, the privilege management unit 111 may change the privilege to be granted based on the achievement status of the achievement condition (in the case of a quantitative condition, the number and timing of achievement).

[6] 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.

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

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

Further, in this embodiment, the function of the server device 10 may be realized by a single game device, that is, a device that operates independently without depending on other devices such as a server device (stand-alone). In this case, it is sufficient to have multiple input terminal devices.

It is also possible to connect a plurality of such game terminal devices by wire or wirelessly, so that one game device functions as the server device 10, and is realized by a plurality of game devices.

In addition, in this embodiment, the game system of the present invention is applied to the server device 10 that is executed in conjunction with the terminal device 20 through the network, but the game system of the present invention is applied to the server device 10 that is executed in conjunction with the terminal device 20 through the network. It can also be applied as a game device.

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 ... Terminal device 100 ... Processing section 101 ... Communication control section 102 ... Web processing section 103 ... Game management section 104 ... Movement control section 105 ... Matching processing section 106 ... Player order judgment section 107 ... Achievement condition setting section 108 ... Achievement condition determination section 109 ... Timer management section 110 ... Information provision section 111 ... Benefit management section 120 ... Input section 130 ... Display section 140 ... Storage section 142 ... Main storage section 144 ... Game data storage section 146 ... Player information storage section 180 ... Information storage medium 196 ... Communication section 200 ... Processing section 210 ... Object space setting section 212 ... Display control section 213 ... Input reception processing section 214 ... Game control section 215 ... Game calculation section 216 ... Virtual camera control section 217 ... Game management section 220 ... Drawing section 230 ... Sound processing section 270 ... Storage section 271 ... Main storage section 272 ... Image buffer 273 ... Player information storage section 274 ... Game data storage section 260 ... Input section 262 ... Detection section 280 ... Information storage medium 290 ... Display Section 292... Sound output section 296... Communication section

Claims (11)

A game system that executes a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters, the game system comprising:
a matching processing means for matching a plurality of players participating in the game by mixing level differences or ability differences in the game;
a setting means for setting, for each participating player, an achievement condition to be achieved during a participating game in which the corresponding player participates, based on the level difference or ability difference of each player;
determining means for executing a condition achievement determination process for determining whether or not the set achievement condition has been achieved for each participating player at a given timing during the participating game;
Presentation means for presenting the result of the condition achievement determination process to the corresponding participating player;
Equipped with
The setting means,
A game system characterized in that, for each participating player, achievement conditions are set that are changed according to the progress of the game of the corresponding participating player. The game system according to claim 1,
The game system further comprises a benefit granting control means for granting a given benefit to a player character that meets the achievement condition or a participating player who operates the player character, based on a result of the condition achievement determination process. The game system according to claim 2,
The benefit grant control means,
If the achievement condition is a condition related to quantity, the game system changes the award to be given according to the quantity that exceeds the achievement condition. The game system according to claim 2 or 3,
The benefit grant control means,
A game system that changes the privilege to be granted depending on the period until the achievement condition is achieved. The game system according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
The benefit grant control means,
For participating players who participate in the participating game as a team consisting of a plurality of players, it is determined by the condition achievement determination process that the achievement conditions set for all participating players belonging to the same team have been fulfilled. If the given benefit is given, the given benefit is changed, or a special benefit is additionally given in addition to the given given benefit. The game system according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The benefit grant control means,
If it is determined by the condition achievement determination process that the achievement condition is met, the provided benefit is changed depending on the result of the participating player in the participating game. The game system according to any one of claims 2 to 6,
The benefit grant control means,
If it is determined by the condition achievement determination process that the achievement condition is not met, a disadvantage is given to the corresponding participating player. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The game system wherein the achievement conditions set for each participating player include conditions to be achieved jointly with other participating players. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
In the game system, the applicable player is a participating player for whom the achievement condition has been set, or another participating player belonging to a team made up of a plurality of participating players including the participating player. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The setting means,
A game system that sets the achievement condition for each participating player based on player-related information of all participating players participating in the game. A program for running a game in which multiple players participate using player characters, the program comprising:
a matching processing means for matching a plurality of players participating in the game by mixing level differences or ability differences in the game;
Setting means for setting achievement conditions for each participating player to be achieved during a participating game in which the corresponding player participates, based on the level difference or ability difference of each player;
determining means for executing a condition achievement determination process for determining whether or not the set achievement condition has been achieved for each participating player at a given timing during the participating game;
Presentation means for presenting the result of the condition achievement determination process to the corresponding participating player;
make the computer function as
The setting means,
A program characterized in that, for each participating player, achievement conditions are set that are changed according to the progress of the game of the corresponding participating player.

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