JP5557876B2 - GAME CONTROL DEVICE, GAME CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, GAME SYSTEM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for controlling the progress of a game by each user in accordance with each operation of a plurality of users.

  In recent years, a so-called social game (Social) executed by a game application created on the basis of an operating environment such as an API (Application Programming Interface) that operates on a web browser in a social networking service (SNS) by a specific service provider. Game) is popular. It can be said that the social game is a kind of online game that is played while communicating among an unspecified number of users. If a user can connect to the Internet and has a communication terminal equipped with a web browser, the user can enjoy a social game regardless of time and place.

  One of the features of the above-described social game is that it has a richer communication function for interacting with users than conventional online games. In social games, for example, in addition to the execution of a game in cooperation between related users (companies), information exchange by communicating with the companion such as greetings and communication with the companion, items on the game with the companion Gifts or items have been exchanged. As an example of such a social game, a digital card game (Dragon Collection (registered trademark)) described in Non-Patent Document 1 below is known.

Application STYLE Vol.5 (East Press, issued on November 1, 2011), pages 7-8

  In a conventional social game, for example, when a user sets a priority of a character in advance in a hand-held character such as a card and performs a battle with another user, the character used for the battle is determined according to the set priority. Was selected. On the other hand, there has been a demand for a game with higher game characteristics and rich strategy.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described viewpoints, and provides a game control device, a game control method, a program, and a game system that can realize a game with high game performance and high strategic content. Objective.

A first aspect of the present invention is a game control device,
First setting means for setting an object used for a predetermined process;
First execution means for executing the predetermined processing without triggering information related to a user operation input by the object set by the first setting means;
Second setting means for setting an object used for the predetermined process executed based on information related to the user's operation input;
Second execution means for executing the predetermined process using the object set by the second setting means based on information relating to the user's operation input;
Is provided.

In this game control device, “object” includes a character, an item, and the like on the game. The character is, for example, a virtual person or creature on the game, a monster, or the like, and includes characters displayed on a card.
In this game control apparatus, the “predetermined process” may be, for example, a process for the same object by the first execution unit and the second execution unit.

  In a game realized by this game control device, a process performed without triggering information related to a user operation input for a predetermined process by an object (hereinafter referred to as “automatic process”) and the same predetermined process by an object. In this process, a process (hereinafter referred to as “process based on operation”) performed based on information related to a user operation input is provided independently. In the automatic process and the process based on the operation, an object used for the process is individually set from a plurality of objects. Therefore, since an automatic process is provided, even if the user has no time to perform an operation, for example, once an object is set, a predetermined process on the game proceeds without performing the operation. Can be made. In addition, since a process based on the operation is provided, it is possible to obtain an actual feeling that the user is proceeding with the game. Furthermore, since the user can individually set objects used for automatic processing and processing based on operation, the user can take advantage of the benefits obtained according to the game progress and game results. Motivated to select and set an object from among the objects. Therefore, according to this game control device, it is possible to realize a game having a higher game performance than the conventional game and rich in strategy.

  The game control device further includes an association unit that associates the user with the object, and the first setting unit is based on information about the operation input of the user among the plurality of objects associated with the user. An object used for the predetermined process by the first execution unit is set, and the second setting unit is an object set by the first setting unit among a plurality of objects associated with the user. An object used for the predetermined processing by the second execution means may be set from other objects. In other words, when setting an object (for example, a hand-held object) associated with the user, the user may set the object used for the automatic process and the process based on the operation to be different. As a result, the user can think about how to distribute an object from among a plurality of objects to an automatic process and a process based on an operation, so that a game with more strategic content can be realized.

  The game control apparatus further includes grouping means for grouping a plurality of users, wherein the first setting means sends at least some of the plurality of users grouped by the grouping means to each user. On the other hand, an object used for the predetermined process common to the plurality of users may be set. In this game control device, a plurality of users are grouped to perform common processing, and each user in the group is configured to set an object for automatic processing. Since a common process is performed in the same group, it is possible to realize a game with high sociality that allows the game to progress while cooperating between users in the group.

  In the game control apparatus, the first execution unit may obtain an execution result of the predetermined process according to a combination of objects set by the first setting unit for different users among the plurality of users. You may adjust. That is, when setting an object for each user in the group to perform automatic processing, the execution result may be adjusted according to a combination of objects set by different users. Accordingly, it is expected that, for example, an object is set in cooperation in order to obtain an advantageous execution result while communicating between users in the group, and a highly social game can be realized.

  The game control apparatus further includes a closeness setting unit that sets a closeness that represents a degree of relationship between users, wherein the first execution unit includes a plurality of users grouped by the grouping unit. The execution timing for executing the predetermined process may be adjusted according to the intimacy of the. For example, if the degree of execution timing by the first execution means is shortened as the intimacy becomes higher, it is expected that the intimacy in the group will increase for the purpose of increasing the degree of progress of a predetermined process. . As a result, communication within the group can be activated.

  In the game control apparatus, the first execution unit may adjust an execution timing for executing the predetermined process according to a parameter of the group grouped by the grouping unit. For example, each user who is a member of a group is allowed to increase the degree of progress of a predetermined process by increasing the group parameter so that the execution timing interval by the first execution unit is shortened. It is expected to act to increase the parameters of. Thereby, it is possible to foster a sense of unity among users in the group or to activate communication within the group.

  In the game control apparatus, the first setting means sets a plurality of objects for a user, and the first execution means sets a plurality of objects set for the user by the first setting means. The execution result of the predetermined process may be adjusted according to the combination. In this configuration, when a user sets a plurality of objects for automatic processing, for example, the object is motivated to select an object in order to obtain an advantageous execution result, and high interest can be realized.

  In the game control apparatus, the first execution means outputs the execution result of the predetermined process according to the execution timing of the predetermined process and the execution timing of the predetermined process by the second execution means. You may adjust. For example, when the execution timing of automatic processing is known, the user can determine the execution timing of the processing based on the operation so that an advantageous execution result can be obtained, for example, and high interest can be realized.

  In the game control apparatus, the first execution means executes the predetermined process according to a time difference between the execution timing of the predetermined process and the execution timing of the predetermined process by the second execution means. May be adjusted. For example, when the execution timing of automatic processing is known, the user can determine the execution timing of the processing based on the operation so that an advantageous execution result can be obtained, for example, and high interest can be realized.

  In the game control apparatus, each of the first execution means and the second execution means executes the predetermined process using one of a plurality of execution methods, and is used by each execution means. Depending on the combination of execution methods, the execution result of the predetermined process may be adjusted. In this configuration, the user is motivated to select an execution method when executing a predetermined process so that an advantageous execution result can be obtained, and high interest can be realized.

  In the game control apparatus, the first execution means may execute the predetermined process at predetermined time intervals. In this configuration, since automatic processing is performed periodically, it becomes easier for the user to grasp the timing of the automatic processing. Therefore, in order to obtain a predetermined effect set in advance in the game, it is based on an operation. It becomes the structure which examines when processing should be performed, and the game of the content with richer strategy can be realized.

  In the game control device, the predetermined process may be a battle with an object on the game.

A second aspect of the present invention is a game control method,
A first setting step of setting an object used for a predetermined process;
A first execution step of executing the predetermined processing without triggering information related to a user's operation input by the object set in the first setting step;
A second setting step of setting an object used for the predetermined process executed based on information related to the user's operation input;
A second execution step of executing the predetermined process using the object set in the second setting step based on information on the user's operation input;
Is provided.

A third aspect of the present invention provides a computer for controlling the execution of a game.
A first setting function for setting an object used in a predetermined process;
A first execution function for executing the predetermined process without triggering information related to a user's operation input by the object set by the first setting function;
A second setting function for setting an object used for the predetermined process to be executed based on information on the user's operation input; and
A second execution function for executing the predetermined process using an object set by the second setting function based on information on the user's operation input;
It is a program for realizing.

  The computer may be a network server, a large computer, or the like, for example. Further, this program may be stored in a computer-readable information storage medium such as a DVD-ROM or a CD-ROM.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is a game system including a communication terminal and a server configured to be accessible from the communication terminal and controlling execution of a game by the communication terminal,
First setting means for setting an object used in a predetermined process;
First execution means for executing the predetermined processing without triggering information related to a user's operation input by the object set by the first setting means;
Second setting means for setting an object used for the predetermined process executed based on information related to the user's operation input; and
Second execution means for executing the predetermined process using the object set by the second setting means based on information related to the user's operation input;
Each of the means is provided in either the communication terminal or the server,
Is provided.

  According to the game control device, the game control method, the program, and the game system of the present invention, it is possible to realize a game with higher game characteristics and rich strategy.

The figure which shows the basic composition of the game system of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the external appearance of the communication terminal of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the communication terminal of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the game server of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the database server of embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the user database contained in a database server. The figure which illustrates the data structure of monster character data. The figure which illustrates the data structure of resident warrior data. The figure which illustrates the data structure of battle management data. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal. The functional block diagram for demonstrating the function to play main roles with the game control apparatus of embodiment. The flowchart which shows the main processes of the game server of embodiment. The flowchart which shows the main processes of the game server of embodiment. The flowchart which shows the main processes of the game server of embodiment. The functional block diagram for demonstrating the function which plays a main role with the game control apparatus which concerns on a modification. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal in the modification of embodiment. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal in the modification of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of assignment between a communication terminal, a game server, and a database server about each function of the game control apparatus of embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

(1) Configuration of Game System FIG. 1 shows a system configuration example of a game system according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,... That can be connected to a communication network NW (network) such as the Internet, a game server 20 connected to the communication network NW, The database server 30 is configured. Each of the communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,... Is a terminal operated by an individual user, for example, a mobile terminal, a smartphone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a personal computer, a television having a bidirectional communication function. A communication terminal such as a John receiver (including a so-called multi-function smart TV). In the following description, when referring to the communication terminals 10a, 10b, 10c,.
In this game system, the game server 20 is configured to be able to communicate with the communication terminal 10 that is a client, and provides a gaming service to the communication terminal 10. The game server 20 is mounted with an application operable on a web browser as a game application. The database server 30 stores various information to be described later in executing the game, and is connected to the game server 20 by, for example, a wire for reading and writing the information.
The communication terminal 10 includes a web browser capable of displaying a web page provided by the game server 20, and the user operates the communication terminal 10 on the web page to execute a game.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, an authentication server for authenticating the user of each communication terminal 10 may be provided separately from the game server 20. Further, when a plurality of game servers 20 are provided in order to accept access from many communication terminals 10, a load balancer for adjusting a load between the plurality of game servers 20 may be provided. The game server 20 may be configured as a single server device, but may be configured as a plurality of server devices having distributed functions.

(2) Configuration of Communication Terminal The communication terminal 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of the communication terminal 10, and FIG. 2A illustrates a button input type communication terminal such as a foldable mobile terminal (mobile phone), for example. ) Exemplifies a communication terminal of a touch panel input method such as a smartphone. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the communication terminal 10.
As shown in FIG. 3, the communication terminal 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, an image processing unit 14, an instruction input unit 15, a display unit 16, A communication interface unit 17 as a signal transmission / reception unit is provided, and a bus 18 for transmitting a control signal or a data signal between the units is provided.

The CPU 11 loads the web browser in the ROM 12 into the RAM 13 and executes it. And CPU11 is based on the appropriate designation | designated of URL (Uniform Resource Locator) input to a user by the instruction | indication input part 15 grade | etc., Data for displaying a web page from the game server 20 via the communication interface part 17, That is, data of an object such as an HTML (HyperText Markup Language) document and an image associated with the document (hereinafter collectively referred to as “HTML data” as appropriate) is acquired via the communication interface unit 17. Interpret HTML data. The communication terminal 10 may be mounted with various plug-ins (for example, animation playback programs) for extending the browser function of the web browser.
In acquiring the HTML data, the CPU 11 sends an access request message including a user ID (user identification information) registered in advance or a user ID input via the instruction input unit 15 via the communication interface unit 17. The game server 20 is notified.

  The web browser performs communication with the game server 20 in accordance with HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol). The web browser interprets the HTML data acquired from the game server 20 and displays the web page on the display unit 16 via the image processing unit 14. When the user selects a hyperlink or menu on the web page by operating the instruction input unit 15, the web browser sends an HTTP request according to the selection result to the game for updating the web page. Send to server 20.

  The image processing unit 14 displays a web page on the display unit 16 based on display image data provided from the CPU 11 as an analysis result of HTML data. The display unit 16 is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Cristal Display) monitor including thin film transistors arranged in a pixel unit in a matrix, and drives the thin film transistors based on the display image data to display the image of the web page on the display screen 16a. To display.

  When the communication terminal 10 is a button input type communication terminal (FIG. 2A), the instruction input unit 15 includes a plurality of instruction input buttons such as a direction instruction button and a decision button for accepting a user operation input. The button group 15 b includes a button group 15 a and a plurality of instruction input buttons such as a numeric keypad, and includes an interface circuit for recognizing a pressing (operation) input of each button and outputting it to the CPU 11. For example, the direction instruction button is provided to instruct the CPU 11 to scroll and display the web page displayed on the display unit 16. The determination button instructs the CPU 11 that the user selects one hyperlink or menu that is actively displayed (for example, highlighted) when, for example, a plurality of hyperlinks or menus are displayed on a web page. To be provided. When the communication terminal 10 is configured by a small portable terminal, these buttons are provided on the front surface of the communication terminal 10 so that the user can easily operate (click) with the thumb while holding the communication terminal 10 with one hand. It is preferable to arrange | position. In the example shown in FIG. 2A, the button group 15b is arranged below the button group 15a, and a plurality of instruction inputs in which “0” to “9”, “*”, and “#” (numeric keys) are written. Includes buttons.

  When the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input type communication terminal (FIG. 2B), the instruction input unit 15 mainly accepts touch panel type input by touching the display screen 16a with a fingertip or a pen. The touch panel input method may be a known method such as a capacitance method. As shown in FIG. 2B, the button group 15a may be provided even when the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input method.

  For example, when the communication terminal 10 is a portable terminal, the menu selection operation on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 is selected by pressing the direction instruction button and selecting by pressing the enter button. This is done by confirming the selected menu. Further, for example, when the communication terminal 10 is a touch panel input method, the selection operation is performed by instructing (touch operation) a menu position on the display screen 16a on which the web page is displayed with a finger or a pen.

(3) Configuration of Game Server The configuration of the game server 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
The game server 20 manages a game website including a plurality of hierarchical web pages, for example, and provides a game web service to the communication terminal 10. As shown in FIG. 4 , the game server 20 includes a CPU 21, a ROM 22, a RAM 23, a database (DB) access unit 24, and a communication interface unit 25, for transmitting control signals or data signals between the units. A bus 26 is provided. In addition, the game server 20 can take the same structure as a general-purpose web server regarding hardware.

The ROM 22 stores an application program that provides a service for displaying an object such as an HTML document or an image (displaying a web page) to the web browser of the communication terminal 10 that is a client. The ROM 22 stores various data referred to by the CPU 21 in addition to the application program.
The CPU 21 loads the game program in the ROM 22 to the RAM 23 and executes it, and performs various processes via the communication interface unit 25.

For example, the CPU 21 performs communication according to HTTP with the web browser of the game server 20 via the communication interface unit 25. For example, the CPU 21 performs predetermined data processing or the like based on an HTTP request received from the communication terminal 10 via the communication interface unit 25 (for example, including a user hyperlink or menu selection result on a web page). The arithmetic processing is performed, and an HTTP response including the processing result is returned to the web browser of the game server 20. The HTTP response includes HTML data for updating the web page. When the game server 20 performs an authentication process for the user of the communication terminal 10, the CPU 21 performs the authentication process.
The database access unit 24 is an interface when the CPU 21 reads / writes data from / to the database server 30.

(4) Configuration of Database Server The database server 30 (storage device) can be realized by a general-purpose storage such as a large-capacity hard disk device or a device such as a RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks). Each database in the database server 30 is configured to be able to read and write data from the CPU 21 via the database access unit 24 of the game server 20.
FIG. 5 shows an example of the configuration of the database server 30. As shown in FIG. 5, the database server 30 includes a user database 31 and a game database 32.

  The type of game realized by the game system according to the present embodiment is not particularly limited, but in the following, as an example of the game according to the present embodiment, the user performs an The battle-type digital card game (hereinafter referred to as “game of the present embodiment” as appropriate) that battles with a monster character, which is a monster on the game, is used. In the game of this embodiment, a plurality of users form one group (a so-called guild) in a specific area on the game, and a battle is performed with a monster character that attacks the area. Each user is configured to be able to dispatch a warrior card to a corresponding area from among the existing warrior cards.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the user database 31 applied in the game of the present embodiment. In this example, the user database 31 stores, for each user ID (user identification information), information on each item of user name / display image, skill level, physical strength point, belonging group, fellow user ID, and possessed card data. Including. Information included in the user database 31 can be updated sequentially by the game server 20.

In the following description, the user ID included in the user database 31 or data for each user name (to be described later) specifying the user is generically referred to as user data. The data of each item constituting the user data is as follows.
User name / display image A user name and a display image that are displayed to identify the user of the communication terminal 10 when the game is executed. The user name is text of a predetermined length or less that is specified in advance by the user, and the display image is an avatar image that is selected in advance by the user, for example. The user name is a name that identifies the user on the network environment (or game community) provided by the game server 20.
Skill level This is data indicating the skill level of the user on the game. For example, it is a level value in a range from Lv1 (level 1) to Lv100 (level 100), and a larger value means higher capability.
-Physical point It is a point required in performing the battle with a warrior card and a monster character in the game of this embodiment. The health point is a value that is reduced by performing one attack on the monster character, and is recovered (increased) every time a predetermined time elapses.
-Affiliation group Information that identifies the group to which the user belongs in the game.
・ Friend's user ID
This is data of another user ID associated with the target user ID.
-Data of possession card The possession card data is data of the warrior card possessed by the user. As data of a warrior card, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, image data, presence / absence of presence, and parameters are included. When the user dispatches (sets) a warrior card to the area of the group to which the user belongs, “Resident” is written in the “Residence presence / absence” column. “Parameter” is an ability value of the attack power and defense power of the warrior card, and means that the greater the value, the higher the ability. For example, when a warrior card battles with a monster character, the monster character can be damaged according to the value of the attack power.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the game database 32 is based on access from the game server 20, information on the progress of the game executed by the game server 20, monster character data (monster character data), resident warrior data, and battle management data. Remember. Information relating to the progress of the game may include various information depending on the nature of the game. Taking the case of the game of the present embodiment as an example, the information related to the progress of the game may include a detailed result of a battle with the monster character.

  An example of monster character data is shown in FIG. The monster character data is data that is read from the game database 32 and written to the RAM 23 when the battle is executed. In FIG. 7, for each of the monster characters MC1, MC2, MC3,..., An image displayed on the web page, a parameter indicating the attack power of the monster character, and a value of HP (Hit Point) indicating the physical strength of the monster character Are associated. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the attack power and HP values are set as values in a predetermined range, but when performing a battle from within this range, the attack power and HP values are set randomly. Also good.

  The resident warrior data includes, for each group, information on users belonging to the group (referred to as “members”) and warrior cards dispatched by the members (hereinafter referred to as “resident fighter cards”). FIG. 8 shows an example of the data structure of the resident warrior card. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the user ID of each member of the group is associated with the resident warrior card. In this example, the number of stationed warrior cards that the user can dispatch to the area is limited to a maximum of 3, but the number of stationed warrior cards that can be dispatched may be arbitrarily set. In the example of FIG. 8, an example in which warrior cards C3, C5, and C9 are written as a resident warrior card of a user who is a member of group H: KNM is shown.

  The battle management data is data provided for managing a battle situation with a monster character attacking an area corresponding to the group for each group. FIG. 9 shows an example of the data structure of battle management data. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the attacking monster character is associated with the latest HP value for each group. When an attack of a new monster character occurs in the area corresponding to the group, it is written in the “Attacking Monster” column of the battle management data. The character is erased.

(5) Game of this embodiment Hereinafter, the battle process with the monster character of the game of this embodiment is demonstrated, referring FIGS. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a series of web pages displayed on the communication terminal 10 when a user dispatches his / her warrior card to an area corresponding to a group to which the user belongs in the game of the present embodiment. . FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a web page when a monster character is attacking an area. FIG. 12 shows an example of a series of web pages displayed on the communication terminal 10 when the user battles with a monster character appearing in an area corresponding to the group to which the user belongs by using his / her warrior card. FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in HP of an attacking monster character before and after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the game of the present embodiment, the battle process with the monster character includes an automatic battle process and a battle process based on the operation, and both processes include a monster character attacking the area (single case or plural cases). )).

(5-1) Dispatch to Warrior Card Area The web page P1 in FIG. 10 is displayed when, for example, the user operates a predetermined menu on the top page (not shown) of the game. This is the top page of group H to which he belongs. On the top page of the group H, there are an area image display area 100 indicating the state of the area corresponding to the group H, and a card display area 101 for displaying a resident warrior card dispatched to the area from the target user: KNM. included. In the example shown in FIG. 10, one group is composed of a maximum of 10 users, and Group H is composed of 10 members (10 (number of members) / 10 (maximum number of members (capacity)). ). In the example shown in FIG. 10, the user is configured to be able to dispatch a maximum of three warrior cards to the area, and three card warrior card frames are formed in the card display area 101. In this example, 10 members can each set three warrior cards, so that a maximum of 30 resident warrior cards are set in the group.
In the example of the web page P1 in FIG. 10, warrior cards C3 and C5 have already been set as resident warrior cards. Resident warrior cards that have already been set (dispatched) are associated with menus m10 and m11 ("change") for changing the warrior card. A menu m12 (“dispatch”) for dispatching a warrior card is associated with a frame that has not yet been set among the frames of the three stationed warrior cards.

  When menu m12 (“dispatch”) is selected on web page P1, the web page is updated as shown in P2. On the web page P2, a list of warrior cards held by the user: KNM is displayed. When any warrior card is selected from the list of warrior cards, the web page is updated as shown in P3. The web page P3 includes the values of the attack power and defense power of the warrior card selected in the web page P2 (in this example, the warrior card C9) and the total number of warrior cards stationed when the selected warrior card is dispatched. The strength (total value of each of the attack power and the defense power) and a menu m13 (“dispatch”) for confirming the dispatch of the selected warrior card are displayed. When menu m13 (“dispatch”) is selected on web page P3, the web page is updated as shown in P4. The web page P4 is a top page of the group H similar to the web page P1, and is displayed in a state where the warrior card C9 selected as the resident warrior card is set in the card display area 101.

(5-2) Attacking the monster character area In this game, the monster character attacks the area corresponding to the group at a predetermined or random timing, and the attacked monster character is subjugated by the warrior card. It is configured for the purpose. A battle process based on a user operation (process based on the operation) and an automatic battle process (automatic process) are provided as battles for subjugating the attacked monster character. A battle based on a user operation is a battle performed with a monster character using a warrior card that the user has (a warrior card other than a resident warrior card among warrior cards held by the user). An automatic battle is a battle performed without a user's operation by the residence warrior card dispatched to the area from each user in the group.

  An example of the top page of the group H when the monster character attacks is shown on the web page P10 of FIG. The example shown on the web page P10 shows an example in which three monster characters MC1, MC2 and MC3 are attacking in the area. In the web page P10, a monster display area 102 for displaying images of the three monster characters MC1, MC2 and MC3 attacking the area and HP gauges 201 to 203 for displaying the HP of each monster character in a bar shape. Is included. In the monster display area 102, menus m21 to m23 labeled “defeat” are displayed in association with each monster character.

(5-3) Battle process based on user operation with monster character (process based on operation)
When the menu m21 corresponding to, for example, the monster character MC1 (“defeat”) among the attacking monster characters in the web page P10 in FIG. 11 is selected, the web page is updated as shown in P11 in FIG. . The web page P11 includes an HP gauge 201 of the monster character MC1, a warrior card group 202 used for battle among the warrior cards held by the user, and a menu m30 labeled “attack”.

When menu m30 (“attack”) is selected and operated on web page P11, the web page is updated as shown in P12. In web page P12, compared with web page P11, HP of monster character MC1 falls according to the attack power of the warrior card which a user uses for a battle. When the menu m30 is selected and operated, the monster character MC1 attacks the warrior card with, for example, a random value of attack power, and the attack power of the monster character MC1 exceeds the defense power of any warrior card. The warrior card will be defeated.
As a result of the selection operation for the menu m30 (“attack”) being performed a plurality of times, for example, as shown on the web page P13, when the HP of the monster character MC1 becomes zero with at least one warrior card not defeated, Monster character MC1 has been subjugated. On the other hand, as shown on the web page P14, when all the warrior cards are defeated before the HP of the monster character MC1 becomes zero, the monster character MC1 is not subjugated, and the monster character MC1 is Will remain under attack. When the monster character MC1 is not subjugated, the HP after the battle is maintained as it is (a value reduced by the battle).

(5-4) Automatic battle process with monster character (automatic process)
As described above, in the game of the present embodiment, the resident warrior card of each user in the group dispatched to the area is automatically (that is, the monster character attacking the area at a regular timing, for example, A battle is performed without any user operation. FIG. 13 shows an example of a change in the display form of the monster display area 102 before and after the resident warrior card automatically battles on the top page of the group H (change in the web page P20 → P21). After the battle with the resident warrior card is executed, the web page is displayed so that the HP of at least one of the monster characters is lower than before the execution.
Although the timing at which the automatic battle process is executed may be arbitrarily set, it is preferably executed at a predetermined time interval such as every 10 minutes (that is, periodically).

(6) Overview of Each Process in Game Control Device Next, each process in the game control device will be described in order to realize the above-described game of the present embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the game server 20 and the database server 30 constitute a game control device. Below, the function implement | achieved with the game control apparatus of this embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIG. 14 for the case where the game of this embodiment is applied as an example. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions that play a main role in the game control apparatus of the present embodiment.
In the following description, menus, marks and the like displayed on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 are arranged at desired positions on the web page, and are menus visually recognized on the communication terminal 10. The position on the display screen of the mark and the like can be changed by scrolling the web page by the user's direction instruction button or touch panel operation.

The association means 51 has a function of associating a user with a warrior card (object). By associating the user with the warrior card, the user is regarded as possessing the warrior card in the game. The opportunity for associating a user with a warrior card will not be described in detail here. For example, Non-Patent Document 1 (p7) provides functions such as quest and gacha (lottery) to users who have executed these functions. On the other hand, there is described a digital card game in which a card is given, and the same method can be adopted in this embodiment. When it is decided to give a warrior card to the user, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 accesses the user database 31 and gives it to the “owned card data” column of the user data of the user to be processed. Write new warrior card data. Warrior card data (image data, parameters, etc.) is already defined in, for example, a warrior card database (not shown), and the data described in this warrior card database is read out, Written in the field. As a result, the user and the warrior card are associated with each other.
In the present invention, the associating means 51 is not necessarily essential. In the first setting means 53 and the second setting means 55 which will be described later, a warrior card designated by the user each time may be set from among a plurality of warrior cards randomly provided to the user in the game. .

The grouping means 52 has a function of grouping a plurality of users. In the game of the present embodiment, a plurality of users form one group corresponding to an area on the game. In the game of this embodiment, for example, any user may be able to create a group. In that case, other users can apply to the user who created the group to belong to the group, and can be set to belong to the group by receiving approval from the user who created the group. .
As will be described later, the grouping means 52 is not necessarily required in the present invention.

  The function of the grouping means 52 is realizable as follows, for example. The CPU 21 of the game server 20 accepts a selection operation for the user to create a group together with the group name designated by the user, and the user who created the group (referred to as “representative user” of the created group) and the group name (or alternatively). Group identification information) is stored in the game database 32 in association with each other. Further, the CPU 21 accepts a selection operation by a user to belong to any group, and reads a list of representative users and group names (group list data) stored in the game database 32 in accordance with the selection operation, The list data of the group is transmitted in a format in which any group can be selected. When the CPU 21 recognizes that a group has been selected (ie, applied) by the user, the CPU 21 transmits a message for confirming whether or not to accept the user's affiliation to the representative user of the group. If the approval is returned from the representative user, the CPU 21 writes the group name (or group identification information) in the column of the group to which the user data of the application source user belongs.

The first setting means 53 has a function of setting a warrior card (object) used for a battle (predetermined process) with a monster character.
The function of the 1st setting means 53 is realizable as follows. When the CPU 21 of the game server 20 acquires the selection result of the resident warrior card by the user through HTTP communication with the communication terminal 10 as illustrated in the web pages P1 to P3 of FIG. Access and write the user ID and the selected resident warrior card in the resident warrior data (see FIG. 8). Thereby, the user's resident warrior card used for the battle (here, automatic battle) is set.

  The 1st execution means 54 is a function which performs battle (predetermined process) with a monster character, without using the information regarding a user's operation input by the resident warrior card (object) set by the 1st setting means 53 Is provided. In short, the 1st execution means 54 is provided with the function to perform an automatic battle process with a monster character using a resident warrior card.

The function of the 1st execution means 54 is realizable as follows.
First, the processing when a monster character attacks the area corresponding to the group to which the user belongs is as follows. The CPU 21 of the game server 20 reads out data of any monster character from the monster character data stored in the game database 32 at regular or random timing, and writes it in battle management data. At this time, the attack power and HP value (initial value) of the monster character written in the battle management data may be determined at random within the range of values described in the monster character data. For example, although the HP of the monster character MC1 is set as a range of 1500 to 2000 in the monster character data, an initial value of HP used when performing an actual battle process is randomly selected from a range of 1500 to 2000. One value is determined.

  When the CPU 21 obtains an HTTP request for requesting the display of the top page of the group from the user, the CPU 21 refers to the battle management data, and the data of the monster character attacking the area corresponding to the group (the latest value of attack power and HP). ) And is written to the RAM 23. Further, the CPU 21 determines the display position of the HP gauge in the monster display area 102 based on the read monster character's HP, and generates HTML data for displaying the top page of the group (for example, the web page P10 in FIG. 11). . In generating HTML data, an image of a monster character is appropriately read out from the monster character data.

Next, automatic battle processing with a monster character using a resident warrior card is as follows. The CPU 21 of the game server 20 performs the following processing when it is timed to perform automatic battle processing. The CPU 21 reads all the resident warrior cards of the group subject to the automatic battle process from the resident warrior data, refers to the user data for each read resident warrior card, and the attack power or the sum of the attack power and the defense power To get. The CPU 21 adds up the sum of the attack powers of all the stationed warrior cards in the group or the sum of the attack power and the defense power, thereby increasing the number of stationed warrior cards in the group (up to 30 in the example of this embodiment). ) Is calculated and stored in the RAM 23. Next, the CPU 21 reads out the HPs of all the monster characters attacking the area of the group to be processed from the battle management data, and stores them in the RAM 23. CPU21 is set to Pa for the ability value of the resident warrior card in the group, for example, if k1 is a randomly determined coefficient, for each automatic battle process, for each monster character's HP attacking the area, For example, the following equation (1) is calculated. For example, when there are N attacking monster characters, k1 = 1 / N, and an attack by a resident warrior card in the group may be equally given to each monster character.
The CPU 21 overwrites the updated HP of each monster character with the HP (latest value) of the battle management data every time one automatic battle process is completed.

HP = HP−Pa × k1 (1)

In the above example, the battle process with the monster character is performed based on the total attack power of all the resident warrior cards in the group, but the battle process with the monster character is not limited to this method. For example, Pa in the above formula (1) may be a numerical value determined randomly from a predetermined range according to the attack operation, not the sum of the attack powers of the resident warrior cards.
Moreover, in the said Example, although the automatic battle process is performed for every fixed time, for example, it has passed since the previous automatic battle process was performed at the timing when the user who is a member requested the display of the top page of the group. The number of times of performing the automatic battle process may be determined and executed based on the performed time. Processing at this time may be as follows. For example, if the predetermined time is 10 minutes, any member of the group accesses the top page of the group at time T, and subsequently, the group of any member of the group at time T + 1. Assume that the top page of is accessed. In this case, at time T + 1, the CPU 21 displays the result of the automatic battle processing corresponding to the number of times that an automatic battle in units of 10 minutes would have been performed during the time between time T and T + 1 at each time T + 1. Reflect on the monster character's HP.

The 2nd setting means 55 is provided with the function to set the warrior card (object) used for the battle process (predetermined process) with the monster character performed based on the information regarding a user's operation input. That is, the 2nd setting means 55 is provided with the function to set the warrior card used for the battle process based on operation. Here, various methods can be adopted as a method for setting a warrior card.
For example, when recognizing that the menus m21 to m23 (“defeat”) are selected and operated on the web page P10 of FIG. 11, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 stores a database of warrior cards set on the game ( A predetermined number of warrior cards may be selected randomly or according to a user's selection operation, and set as warrior cards used for battle processing based on the operation. The CPU 21 selects a predetermined number of warrior cards from the possession cards in the user data of the user to be processed at random or according to the user's selection operation, and is used for battle processing based on the operation. May be set as The predetermined number of warrior cards used for the battle process based on the operation is selected and set in advance by the user regardless of the selection operation of the menus m21 to m23 (“defeat”), or automatically. May be set automatically. The setting of a warrior card may be performed, for example, by storing data of a warrior card associated with a user in, for example, user data or in the game database 32.
The web page P11 in FIG. 12 shows a case where the number of warrior cards set by the second setting means 55 is three.

  The 2nd execution means 56 performs a battle process (predetermined process) with a monster character using the warrior card (object) set by the 2nd setting means 55 based on the information regarding a user's operation input. It has a function. That is, the 2nd execution means 56 is provided with the function to perform the battle process based on operation.

The function of the 2nd execution means 56 is realizable as follows. When the user attacks a monster character using a warrior card (for example, when the menu m30 (“attack”) is selected on the web page P11 in FIG. 12), the CPU 21 of the game server 20 is set. A process of reducing the HP of the monster character is performed according to the attack power and defense power values of a predetermined number of warrior cards. In the following description, the selection operation for the menu m30 (“attack”) is referred to as “attack operation” as appropriate. When recognizing the attack operation, the CPU 21 determines the HP (latest value) and attack power values of the monster character to be attacked (the attacking monster character corresponding to one of the menus m21 to m23) from the battle management data. Is stored in the RAM 23 and the following processing is performed.
When the attack power of a warrior card (the total attack power of a predetermined number of warrior cards that have been set) is Qa and a coefficient determined randomly according to the attack operation is k2, for example, a single attack operation will The calculation performed on the character's HP is performed, for example, according to the following equation (2). The updated HP value is sequentially overwritten in the RAM 23 during the execution of the battle.

HP = HP−Qa × k2 (2)

  CPU21 generates the attack with respect to a warrior card from a monster character according to attack operation. For example, the CPU 21 randomly gives an attack of the battle opponent's monster character with the value of the attack power to any warrior card set in the battle, and from the defense power of the warrior card to which the attack was given If the attack power of the monster character is large, it is determined that the warrior card has been defeated by the attack.

CPU21 performs the process which decreases the value of a user's physical strength point by predetermined amount, for example according to one attack operation. That is, when recognizing one attack operation, the CPU 21 accesses the user data and performs a process of updating (decreasing) the value of the physical fitness point. When the health points are sufficiently low, no further attack operations are possible.
In the above example, the battle process with the monster character is performed based on the attack power of the warrior card, but the battle process with the monster character is not limited to this method. For example, Qa in the above formula (2) may be a numerical value determined randomly according to the attack operation from a predetermined range, not the attack power of the warrior card.

  When the HP value of the updated monster character becomes zero, the CPU 21 deletes the subjugated monster character from the battle management data, assuming that the attacking monster character has been subjugated. When the attacking monster character is not subjugated, the CPU 21 overwrites the updated monster character HP in the RAM 23 with the HP (latest value) of the battle management data.

(7) Flow of main processing of game control device of this embodiment Next, an example of the flow of main processing performed by the game control device of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. . FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a dispatch process for a resident warrior card. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a battle process based on a user operation with a monster character. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an automatic battle process with a monster character.
The overall process performed by the game control apparatus of the present embodiment is roughly divided into a resident warrior card setting process (FIG. 15), an automatic battle process (FIG. 17), and a battle based on a user operation for an automatic battle process. Four processes are included: a warrior card setting process for the process (not shown as a flowchart, but a process performed by the second setting means) and a battle process based on a user operation (FIG. 16).

(7-1) Dispatch processing of resident warrior card (FIG. 15)
When recognizing that the menu m12 (“dispatch”) has been selected on the web page P1 in FIG. 10 (step S100: YES), the CPU 21 of the game server 20, for example, from the user data of the user to be processed, Is stored, and HTML data including a list of warrior cards composed of the possessed cards is generated and transmitted to the user's communication terminal 10. Thereby, as shown in P2, the web page displayed on the user's communication terminal 10 is updated. If it is not recognized that the menu m12 (“dispatch”) has been selected, the process ends.

  Next, when the CPU 21 recognizes that one of the warrior cards has been selected from the list of warrior cards on the web page P2 (step S110: YES), detailed information (for example, attack power) of the selected warrior card And defensive power value) are generated and transmitted to the user's communication terminal 10. Thereby, as shown in P3, the web page displayed on the user's communication terminal 10 is updated. When the CPU 21 recognizes that the menu m13 (“dispatch”) is selected and operated on the web page P3 (step S120: YES), the CPU 21 writes the warrior card selected from the list of warrior cards in the resident warrior data. (Step S130), HTML data for displaying that the selected warrior card is set as the resident warrior data is transmitted to the communication terminal 10 of the user. Thereby, as shown in P4, the web page displayed on the user's communication terminal 10 is updated.

(7-2) Battle process based on user operation (FIG. 16)
For example, the menu m21 (“defeat”) is selected on the web page P10 (FIG. 11), and the menu m30 (“attack”) is selected on the web page P11 (FIG. 12) displayed subsequently. If (that is, attack operation) is recognized (step S200: YES), the CPU 21 of the game server 20 performs the following processing. Here, it is assumed that the user has previously selected a predetermined number of warrior cards to be used in the battle process based on the user operation, and the predetermined number of warrior cards are set.

The CPU 21 reads the set warrior card data and the data (HP (latest value) and attack power value) of the monster character MC1 corresponding to the menu m21 in the battle management data (step S210) and stores them in the RAM 23. Remember me. Next, the CPU 21 performs HP update processing on the HP of the monster character MC1 in the RAM 23 according to the above-described formula (2) (step S220). In the HP update process, the sum of the attack powers of the warrior cards stored in the RAM 23 is referred to. In addition, CPU21 performs the process which decreases the value of a user's physical strength point by predetermined amount, for example according to one attack operation.
The CPU 21 also randomly gives an attack of the monster character MC1 of the battle opponent to one of the warrior cards set in the battle with the value of the attack power in response to one attack operation. When the attack power of the monster character is greater than the defense power of the given warrior card, it is determined that the warrior card has been defeated by the attack.
When the HP of the monster character MC1 is updated or when any warrior card is defeated, the CPU 21 transmits HTML data for displaying a new web page to the user communication terminal 10 (step) S230).

  It is determined whether or not the battle is finished each time an attack operation is performed (step S240). The battle is determined to have ended when all of the user's warrior cards are defeated or when the monster character MC1 is subjugated, except when the user forcibly stops the process. For example, when the HP value of the updated monster character MC1 becomes zero, the CPU 21 deletes the subjugated monster character MC1 from the battle management data on the assumption that the attacking monster character MC1 has been subjugated. To do. When the attacking monster character MC1 is not subjugated, the CPU 21 overwrites the HP of the updated monster character MC1 in the RAM 23 with the HP (latest value) of the battle management data (step S250).

(7-3) Automatic battle process (FIG. 17)
When the predetermined time for performing the automatic battle process is reached (step S300: YES), the CPU 21 sets the data of the resident warrior card set and the data of all the monster characters that are attacking in the battle management data (HP (latest) Value) and attack power value) are read out (step S310) and stored in the RAM 23. Next, the CPU 21 performs an HP update process on the HP of each monster character in the RAM 23 according to the above-described formula (1) (step S320). In the HP update process, the sum of attack power and defense power of all the stationed warrior cards stored in the RAM 23 is referred to. Next, the CPU 21 overwrites the updated HP of each monster character in the RAM 23 with the HP (latest value) of the battle management data (step S330). Since this automatic battle process is performed without triggering the user's operation, the user can access the HP of each monster character that is attacking when accessing the top page of the battle after a predetermined time when the automatic battle process is performed. Will know the changes.

  As described above, in the game realized by the game control device of the present embodiment, the battle process (predetermined process) with the monster character by the warrior card (object) is not triggered by the information related to the user's operation input. The automatic battle process performed and the battle process based on the operation performed based on information related to the user's operation input are provided independently. And in the automatic battle process and the battle process based on the operation, the warrior card used for the battle process is individually set from a plurality of warrior cards. Therefore, since the automatic battle process is provided, even if the user has no time to perform the operation, for example, once the warrior card is set, the battle process on the game is advanced without performing the operation. be able to. Moreover, since the battle process based on operation is provided, the user can also get a real feeling that the game is progressing. Furthermore, since the user can individually set the warrior card used for the automatic battle process and the battle process based on the operation, taking into account the benefits obtained according to the progress of the game and the game result, Motivated to select and set a warrior card from multiple warrior cards. Therefore, according to this game control device, it is possible to realize a game having a higher game performance than the conventional game and rich in strategy.

  In this embodiment, although the mother body from which the warrior card used (set) for the battle process based on the automatic battle process and the operation is selected is not limited, each process is selected from among a plurality of warrior cards held by the user. It is good also as a structure which sets the warrior card used without duplication. That is, when the association means 51 for associating the user with the warrior card (object) is provided as in the game control device of the present embodiment, the first setting means 53 is configured to store the user's plurality of possessed cards (to the user). The warrior card used for the automatic battle process by the first execution means 54 is set based on the information related to the user's operation input among the plurality of associated warrior cards, and the second setting means 55 Among the warrior cards other than the warrior card set by the first setting means 53 among (a plurality of warrior cards associated with the user), the second executing means 56 is used for battle processing based on the operation. A warrior card may be set. This allows the user to think about how to distribute warrior cards from among multiple warrior cards to automatic battle processing and battle processing based on operations, so a game with more strategic content can be realized. .

  In the present embodiment, an example of a game including grouping means 52 for grouping a plurality of users and subjugating a monster character by cooperation of a group unit composed of a plurality of users is shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is possible to realize a battle game in which an automatic battle process and a battle process based on an operation are provided even when a play is performed not by a group but by a user. However, as in the above-described embodiment, the first setting unit 53 is used for a battle with a monster character common to a plurality of users for at least some of the plurality of users grouped. Setting the resident warrior card (object) to be used has the following effects. That is, since a plurality of users are united in the same group and the game is advanced while cooperating between the users in the group against a common enemy (monster character) attack, it is high in units of groups. A game with social characteristics can be realized.

(8) Modified Example In the above-described embodiment, the case where a battle using a card is performed has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Other objects may be used instead of the card. Or you may perform a battle process, without using objects, such as a card | curd.
Hereinafter, modifications of the present embodiment will be described.

(8-1) Modification 1
A functional block diagram of this modification is shown in FIG. The functional block diagram shown in FIG. 18 differs from FIG. 14 in that a closeness setting means 57 is added.
The intimacy setting means 57 has a function of setting intimacy indicating the degree of relationship between users in the group. Here, the intimacy is a numerical value of the high degree of relationship between users based on a certain standard. For example, the CPU 21 records the frequency of sending or receiving a support message between users (support frequency), the number of times a gift such as an item that can be used on the game is transmitted or received (number of presents), and the like in association with the user. A closeness value is set based on a certain standard based on the frequency and the number of times. The greater the support frequency and the number of presents, the higher the familiarity is set. In addition, the certain standard may be one in which weighting is considered for each data (data such as the support frequency and the number of presents) that is the basis for setting the intimacy. For example, the intimacy may be set high when the number of presents is large even if the support frequency is low. The CPU 21 may write a closeness value in the user data of each user.
In the present modification, the first execution unit 54 executes an automatic battle process (predetermined process) with a monster character in accordance with the familiarity among a plurality of users grouped by the grouping unit 52. The timing may be adjusted. For example, if the interval of execution timing of the automatic battle process is shortened as the intimacy becomes higher, it is expected that the intimacy in the group becomes higher in order to increase the progress of the battle. As a result, communication within the group can be activated.
For example, when the automatic battle process is performed at a predetermined time interval T, in order to realize the present modification, the CPU 21 determines the closeness value in the group (for example, the closeness between all users in the group). The time interval T is determined so as to be inversely proportional to the average density). The CPU 21 may determine the time interval T by referring to data in which the relationship between the familiarity value and the time interval T is set in advance, or by performing a predetermined calculation process on the familiarity value. The time interval T may be determined.

(8-2) Modification 2
In the above-described embodiment, the first execution means 54 is connected to the monster character according to the combination of the resident warrior cards set by the first setting means 53 for different users among the plurality of users in the group. The execution result of the automatic battle process (predetermined process) may be adjusted. That is, when each user in the group sets a resident warrior card for performing an automatic battle process, the execution result may be adjusted according to the combination of the resident warrior cards set by different users. Accordingly, it is expected that a resident warrior card is set in cooperation in order to obtain an advantageous execution result while communicating between users in the group, and a highly social game can be realized.

  In FIG. 19, the example of a display of the web page relevant to this modification is shown. In the web page P4 of FIG. 19, when the menu m30 (“resident warrior list”) is selected, the web page is updated as shown in P5. In the display area 403 of the web page P5, the attack power, the defense power, and the cooperation effect of the group H resident warrior group (collectively referring to the group H resident warrior card) are shown. The attack power and defense power of the resident warrior group are the sum of the attack power and defense power of all the resident warrior cards in the group, respectively. The cooperation effect of the resident warrior group is an effect obtained by a combination of resident warrior cards set by different users in the group. Although such a cooperation effect can be set from various viewpoints, one of a plurality of attributes is set in advance for each warrior card, and a predetermined cooperation effect is obtained by a combination of these attributes. You may be made to do. For example, one of a plurality of colors (for example, 10 colors) is set for each warrior card, and depending on the color of the resident warrior card included in the resident warrior group, the following cooperation modes Can be set.

[Example of cooperation effect]
・ Cooperation mode 1
Condition: Resident Warrior card has 6 colors
Cooperation effect: Attack power and defense power +200
・ Cooperation mode 2
Condition: The number of colors of the resident warrior card is 7
Cooperation effect: Attack power and defense power +300
・ Cooperation mode 3
Condition: The number of colors of the resident warrior card is 8
Cooperation effect: Attack power and defense power +400
・ Cooperation mode 4
Condition: The number of colors of the resident warrior card is 9
Cooperation effect: Attack power and defense power +500
・ Cooperation mode 5
Condition: The number of colors of the resident warrior card is 10
Cooperation effect: Attack power and defense power +600

  By providing such a cooperation mode, each user in the group can be motivated to communicate so as to dispatch a resident warrior card of a different color to enhance the attack power and defense power as a group.

  In order to realize this modification, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 sequentially determines whether or not the attribute of each resident warrior card set in the group matches a known condition that causes a cooperation effect. CPU21 calculates Pa of said Formula (1) by performing the process which further adds the cooperation effect according to the determination result with respect to the sum total of the attack power and defense power of all the resident warrior cards.

(8-3) Modification 3
In the embodiment described above, the first execution means 54 adjusts the execution timing for executing the automatic battle process (predetermined process) with the monster character according to the group parameters grouped by the grouping means 52. May be. Here, the group parameter may be appropriately defined according to the game, but may be a value that increases according to the number of subjugated monster characters, for example. In the case of a game setting in which each user provides a predetermined item (for example, an item on the game for developing an area corresponding to the group) to the group and the development of the area proceeds according to the provided item The parameter value of the group may be set according to the development level of the area.
In this modified example, for example, the higher the group parameter, the shorter the execution timing interval of the automatic battle process by the first execution unit 54, thereby increasing the progress of the predetermined process. Each user who is a member of the group is expected to act to increase the group parameters. Thereby, it is possible to foster a sense of unity among users in the group or to activate communication within the group.
For example, when the automatic battle process is executed at a predetermined time interval T, the CPU 21 determines the time interval T so as to be inversely proportional to the group parameter value in order to realize the present modification. The CPU 21 may determine the time interval T with reference to data in which the relationship between the value of the group parameter and the time interval T is set in advance, or performs a predetermined calculation process on the value of the group parameter. The time interval T may be determined accordingly.

(8-4) Modification 4
In the embodiment described above, the first setting means 53 sets a plurality of warrior cards (objects) for the user, and the first execution means 54 is set by the first setting means 53 for the user. You may adjust the execution result of the automatic battle process (predetermined process) with a monster character according to the combination of a plurality of warrior cards. In this configuration, when the user sets a plurality of warrior cards for the automatic battle process, for example, it is motivated to select a warrior card in order to obtain an advantageous execution result, and high interest can be realized. The plurality of warrior cards set by the first setting means 53 correspond to the resident warrior cards in the above-described embodiment, but may be a case where the user plays alone without forming a group.

  For example, the display area 402 of the web page P5 of FIG. 19 shows the attack power, defense power, and cooperation effect of the resident warrior card of the user: KNM belonging to the group H. This attack power and defense power are the sum of the attack power and defense power of all the resident warrior cards of the user: KNM, respectively. The cooperation effect of a resident warrior card is an effect obtained by a combination of resident warrior cards set by individual users in the group. Although such a cooperation effect can be set from various viewpoints, one of a plurality of attributes is set in advance for each warrior card, and a predetermined cooperation effect is obtained by a combination of these attributes. You may be made to do. For example, when a type (for example, types A to C), a name, a level, and the like are set for each warrior card, the following cooperation mode may be set according to a plurality of resident warrior cards of individual users. it can.

[Example of cooperation effect]
・ Cooperation mode 1
Condition: All types of resident warrior cards are the same. Coordination effect: Attack and defense are +150.
・ Cooperation mode 2
Condition: All the names of the resident warrior cards are the same Cooperation effect: Attack power and defense power +200

(8-5) Modification 5
In the above-described embodiment, the first execution unit 54 performs the execution timing of the automatic battle process (predetermined process) and the execution timing of the battle process (predetermined process) based on the operation by the second execution unit 55. Accordingly, the execution result of the battle process may be adjusted. For example, when the execution timing of the automatic battle process is known, the user determines the execution timing of the battle process based on the operation so that, for example, an advantageous execution result can be obtained, and high interest can be realized.
For example, in order to realize this modification, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 executes, for example, the time when the latest automatic battle process is performed and the time when the battle process based on the operation is performed based on the time. In accordance with, for example, the ability value of the warrior card and the HP value of the battle opponent's monster character are adjusted. That is, the ability value of the warrior card is increased or the HP of the monster character is decreased. As a result, an execution result that is advantageous to the user can be obtained. For example, in addition to the case where the time difference between the execution timing of the automatic battle process and the execution timing of the battle process based on the operation is within a predetermined threshold (modified example 6 described later), between the execution timings of the continuous automatic battle process, For example, when a battle process based on two or more operations is executed, when the battle process is executed based on the second and subsequent operations, the ability value of the warrior card and the HP value of the battle opponent's monster character are adjusted. Also good.

(8-6) Modification 6
In the above-described embodiment, the first execution means 54 is a time difference between the execution timing of the automatic battle process (predetermined process) and the execution timing of the battle process (predetermined process) based on the operation by the second execution means 55. Depending on, the execution result of the battle process may be adjusted. For example, when the automatic battle process is known, the user determines the execution timing of the battle process based on the operation so that, for example, an advantageous execution result is obtained, and high interest can be realized.
For example, in order to realize this modification, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 executes, for example, the time when the latest automatic battle process is performed and the time when the battle process based on the operation is performed based on the time. When it is determined that the time difference ΔT is smaller than a predetermined threshold when the time difference is ΔT, the attack amount and the defense power of the user's warrior card in the battle process based on the operation are fixed amounts (for example, 10%) A process of increasing or a process of decreasing the monster character's HP by a certain amount is performed. Thereby, in the battle process based on the operation, the user can obtain an advantageous execution result in the battle with the monster character.
In addition, as the time difference ΔT is smaller, the attack amount of the user's warrior card and the increase amount of the defense strength may be increased.

(8-7) Modification 7
In the above-described embodiment, each of the first execution means 54 and the second execution means 56 executes a battle process using any one of a plurality of execution methods, and the execution used by each execution means. You may adjust the execution result of a battle process according to the combination of the method. In this configuration, the user is motivated to select an execution method when executing the battle process so that an advantageous execution result can be obtained, and high interest can be realized.
A specific example of this modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a web page when an attack method is set as an example of an execution method for each warrior card in battle processing. In FIG. 20, a menu m31 (“attack method setting”) is provided on the web page P4. By selecting this menu m31, the web page is updated as shown in P6. On the web page P6, the resident warrior card and the subjugation warrior card of the user: KNM (here, the warrior card set for the battle process based on the operation is referred to as “subjugation warrior card”) are displayed. Corresponding to each warrior card, a menu m32 for selecting one of the attack methods from a plurality of attack methods (in this example, “knife”, “gun”, “shuriken”) in a pull-down format. Is provided. In the web page P6, the selected attack method is set by selecting and operating the menu m33 (“Set”). When setting the attack method in this way, the attack power applied to the battle with the monster character is multiplied by the attack power value of each warrior card by a predetermined coefficient corresponding to the attack method. A value may be calculated.
In this modification, it is comprised so that a cooperation effect may arise with the combination of the attack method of each warrior card selected by the user. Such a cooperation effect can be set from various viewpoints. For example, the following cooperation mode may be set.

[Example of cooperation effect]
・ Cooperation mode 1
Condition: All attack methods of warrior cards are the same Cooperation effect: +10 attack power and defense power of each warrior card
・ Cooperation mode 2
Condition: The attacking method of the resident warrior card is all different, and the attacking method of the subjugated warrior card is different. Cooperation effect: +20 attack power and defense power of each warrior card

(8-8) Modification 8
In the embodiment described above, the first execution means 54 may execute the automatic battle process at a predetermined time interval. In this configuration, since the automatic battle process is periodically performed, the user can easily grasp the timing of the automatic battle process. Therefore, in order to obtain a predetermined effect preset on the game, the battle process based on the operation is performed. This makes it possible to consider when to perform the game, and to realize a game with more strategic content. For example, as described in Modifications 5 and 6 above, when the execution result is adjusted according to the execution timing of the automatic battle process and the execution timing of the battle process based on the operation, the user can obtain a desired result. Furthermore, it is motivated to adjust the operation timing for the battle process based on the operation based on the execution timing of the known automatic battle process. In addition, since the automatic battle process is periodically performed, the user can adjust the operation timing for the battle process based on the operation by himself / herself while regularly checking the decrease in HP of the attacking monster character. Can do.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described in detail, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment. In addition, it goes without saying that each embodiment may be variously improved and changed without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the technical matters described in the above embodiment and each modification may be applied in appropriate combination.

  In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined operation input by the user to the communication terminal is an input of a pressing operation of a predetermined operation button on the user's communication terminal or an input of a touch operation on the display screen to the communication terminal having a touch panel function. Although there is, the operation input is not limited to this. The operation input may be an operation input by shaking a communication terminal provided with an acceleration sensor, or an operation input by gesture (gesture input). In gesture input, by performing a predetermined gesture on a communication terminal having an imaging function, the communication terminal recognizes an image of the gesture and recognizes an operation input previously associated with the gesture. In the case of a communication terminal capable of executing a voice recognition program, the operation input may be performed by inputting voice.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a social game has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a so-called online game system in which a server device placed on a network and a home online game machine are connected, it goes without saying that the progress of the game by each user can be controlled as in the above-described embodiment.

  In the embodiment described above, the association server 51, grouping unit 52, first setting unit 53, first execution unit 54, second setting unit 55, and the like by the game server 20 and the database server 30 on the network, Although the configuration for realizing the functions of the second execution unit 56 is described, the configuration is not limited to this. All these means may be realized by the communication terminal 10, or at least a part of the means may be realized by the communication terminal 10. Since the communication terminal 10 and the game server 20 have substantially the same hardware configuration, each function can be realized by the communication terminal 10 as described in the above embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, the ROM 22 stores the increase amount data and the attack power correction data, and the game database 32 stores the monster character data, the resident warrior data, and the battle management data. You may memorize | store in ROM12 and HDD (Hard Disk Drive; not shown) in the communication terminal 10. FIG. FIGS. 21A and 21B show examples of sharing between the communication terminal 10, the game server 20, and the database server 30 for each function (each function shown in FIG. 14) of the game control device of the present embodiment. Indicates.

10: Communication terminal 11 ... CPU
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 ... Image processing part 15 ... Instruction input part 16 ... Display part 17 ... Communication interface part 18 ... Bus 20 ... Game server 21 ... CPU
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Claims (13)

A game provided with a first process that is executed at a first execution timing without being triggered by information related to a user's operation input, and a second process that is executed when triggered by information related to the user's operation input A game control device for controlling execution,
Association means for associating the user with the object;
A grouping means for grouping a plurality of users;
Among the plurality of users grouped by the grouping means, the first process is used based on information about the operation input of the first user from among a plurality of objects associated with the first user. set the first object to be, and, from among a plurality of objects associated to each user other than the first user of the plurality of users the grouping, and the plurality of objects associated First setting means for setting a first object used for the first processing based on information related to an operation input by a user other than the first user,
Wherein a first execution timing, using the first object, a first execution means for executing a first process for a given object,
A second setting means for setting a second object used for the second process from among objects other than the first object among a plurality of objects associated with the first user ;
Second execution means for executing the second process on the target object using the second object , triggered by information on the operation input of the first user ;
A game control device comprising: The first execution unit adjusts the execution result of the first process according to a combination of the first objects set by the first setting unit for different users among the plurality of users. It is characterized by
The game control apparatus according to claim 1 . Intimacy level setting means for setting a level of familiarity representing the degree of relationship between a plurality of users, further comprising a
It said first execution means, depending on the closeness between the grouped plurality of users, and adjusting said first execution timing,
The game control apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 . It said first execution means, depending on the parameters of the group constituted by a plurality of users the grouping, and adjusting said first execution timing,
Game control device according to claim 1. The first setting means sets a plurality of first objects for the user,
It said first execution means, depending on the combination of the plurality of first object, and adjusts the execution result of the first processing,
The game control apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-4 . It said first execution means, the said first execution timing of the first information on a user operation input is not a trigger, the second execution means in response to information about the operation input of the first user depending on the second execution timing of executing the second process, and adjusting the execution result of the first processing,
Game control device according to any one of claims 1-5. The first execution means adjusts an execution result of the first process according to a time difference between the first execution timing and the second execution timing.
The game control apparatus according to claim 6 . Each of the first execution unit and the second execution unit executes the first process and the second process using any one of a plurality of execution methods,
The execution results of the first process and the second process are adjusted according to the combination of execution methods used by each execution means,
Game control device according to any one of claims 1-7. Said first execution timing, characterized in that it is a predetermined time interval,
Game control device according to any one of claims 1-8. The first process and the second process are battles with the target object,
Game control device according to any one of claims 1-9. A game provided with a first process that is executed at a first execution timing without being triggered by information related to a user's operation input, and a second process that is executed when triggered by information related to the user's operation input A game control method for controlling execution,
An association means executes an association step of associating the user with the object;
A grouping means executes a step of grouping a plurality of users;
The first setting means is based on information related to the operation input of the first user from among a plurality of objects associated with the first user among the plurality of users grouped by the grouping means. A first object used for the first process is set, and among the plurality of objects associated with each user other than the first user among the plurality of grouped users, Executing a first setting step of setting a first object used for the first process based on information related to an operation input of a user other than the first user associated with a plurality of objects ;
The first execution means, in the first execution timing, using the first object, executes a first execution step of executing the first process for a given object,
A second setting unit configured to set a second object to be used for the second process from among objects other than the first object among the plurality of objects associated with the first user; Perform the setup steps
The second execution means executes a second execution step of executing the second process on the target object using the second object , triggered by information on the operation input of the first user. ,
Game control method. A game provided with a first process that is executed at a first execution timing without being triggered by information related to a user's operation input, and a second process that is executed when triggered by information related to the user's operation input To control the execution on the computer,
An association function for associating the user with an object;
Grouping function to group multiple users,
Among the plurality of users grouped by the grouping function, the first process is used based on information related to the operation input of the first user from among a plurality of objects associated with the first user. set the first object to be, and, from among a plurality of objects associated to each user other than the first user of the plurality of users the grouping, and the plurality of objects associated A first setting function for setting a first object used for the first process based on information related to an operation input by a user other than the first user ,
Wherein a first execution timing, using the first object, a first execution function of executing the first process for a given object,
A second setting function for setting a second object used for the second process from among objects other than the first object among a plurality of objects associated with the first user ; and
A second execution function for executing the second process on the target object using the second object , triggered by information on the operation input of the first user ;
A program to realize A game provided with a first process that is executed at a first execution timing without being triggered by information related to a user's operation input, and a second process that is executed when triggered by information related to the user's operation input A game system that controls execution,
A communication terminal, a server configured to be accessible from the communication terminal, only including,
Either the communication terminal or the server
Association means for associating the user with the object;
A grouping means for grouping a plurality of users;
Among the plurality of users grouped by the grouping means, the first process is used based on information about the operation input of the first user from among a plurality of objects associated with the first user. set the first object to be, and, from among a plurality of objects associated to each user other than the first user of the plurality of users the grouping, and the plurality of objects associated First setting means for setting a first object used for the first process based on information related to an operation input by a user other than the first user ,
Wherein a first execution timing, using the first object, a first execution unit configured to execute the first process for a given object,
A second setting means for setting a second object used for the second process from among objects other than the first object among the plurality of objects associated with the first user ; and
Second execution means for executing the second process on the target object using the second object , triggered by information on the operation input of the first user ,
With each means of,
Game system.

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