JP5558509B2 - Video game processing apparatus and video game processing program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for controlling the progress of a video game.

  Conventionally, RPG (Role Playing Game: A game in which a player plays a role of a character in the game world and enjoys a process of growing through various experiences while achieving a predetermined purpose. Various video games called) are provided.

  In this RPG, in general, a player character acting in response to a player's operation wins a battle with an enemy character that impedes achievement of a predetermined purpose, whereby various benefits such as experience values and items are given to the player character. Is given.

  In addition, there is a video game that allows a plurality of players to play a battle by communicating between a plurality of game devices. Specifically, for example, a game system, including a plurality of portable game devices including a short-range wireless communication unit, each game device for transmitting a predetermined data for searching for a communication partner, Reception of broadcast data from other game devices is executed alternately, and after establishing a connection, when it is determined that a battle condition is established between the game devices with which the connection is probable, a communication battle game is played between both game devices. There is a game that is executed so that a player can easily enjoy a battle game with a desired opponent (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-006766 A

  However, in a video game controlled by a conventional video game processing device, even if there are a large number of opponents capable of communicating, the player must select an opponent from among many other players. Even when a large number of players capable of communicating with each other at an event or the like are gathered, there is a problem that the number of communication battles that each player can execute is limited. That is, for example, in the case of a video game capable of a one-on-one communication battle, even if a large number of players gather, a player who has not yet found a communication partner must search for a player who has not yet played a communication battle. However, since a restriction is imposed on a player who is engaged in a communication battle, it is not possible to start a communication battle with another player until the current communication battle is completed. There was a problem that the number of times was limited.

  In order to solve the above problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a video game in which the use restriction of game information that can be acquired by communication is relaxed and the communication function can be used more effectively.

  The video game processing device of the present invention is a video game processing device that displays a game screen on a display screen of a display device and controls the progress of the video game, and operates the video game processing device to play the video game. Information relating to the player, and player information storage means for storing player information including character data indicating various data relating to the player character that is a character that can be operated by the player, and a character participating in the battle in which the player character participates Information on the battle character, and battle character information storage means for storing battle character information including character data indicating various data of the battle character, and a communication partner existing within a predetermined range near the own device Search for devices and automatically connect to wireless Other player information receiving means for receiving other player information, which is player information stored in the other device delivered by short-range wireless communication between the terminal and the terminal, and other player information received by the other player information receiving means The battle character information updating means for updating the battle character information so that the character indicated by the battle character is included in the battle character, and the simple battle that is a battle in which winning or losing is easily determined by comparing the character data of the fighting characters A simple battle start determining means for determining whether or not to start a simple battle in which the battle character and the player character participate in accordance with a simple battle start condition which is a predetermined condition as a start condition of the game, and the simple battle start In response to the determination means determining that the simple match is to be started, Simple match result determination means for determining the result of the simple match based on the fixed win / loss determination rule, the character data included in the player information, and the character data included in the match character information, and the simple match result determination means And player information updating means for updating the player information in accordance with the result determined by.

  With the above-described configuration, it is possible to relax a use restriction of game information that can be acquired by communication, and to provide a video game that can use the communication function more effectively.

  Including bonus grant determining means for determining whether or not to give a predetermined bonus to the player based on the result determined by the simple match result determining means, wherein the player information updating means is the bonus grant determining means When it is determined that the predetermined bonus is to be given, the player information may be updated according to the bonus to be given.

  The battle character placement board information storage means for storing battle character placement board information indicating a battle character placement board in which a plurality of squares on which the battle character is placed is arranged, and each of the plurality of squares constituting the battle character placement board Battle character placement means for placing a battle character indicated by the battle character information, wherein the bonus grant determination means has a predetermined position of the battle character when the result of the simple battle is determined by the simple battle result determination means. If the bonus granting conditions are satisfied, it may be determined that the predetermined bonus is given.

  The battle character placement board is configured such that a plurality of battle characters are placed, and the simple battle result determination means includes a plurality of battle characters placed on the battle character placement board and the player character. The winning / losing decision may be determined, and the bonus grant determining means may determine to grant a predetermined bonus to the player when the arrangement of the battle character won by the player character has a predetermined shape. .

  The other player information receiving means includes reception position information creation means for creating reception position information indicating a position where the other player information is received, and the battle character information update means updates the battle character information to update the other player information. The character indicated by the player information is associated with the reception position information, and the battle character arrangement means arranges the battle character according to a specific arrangement rule in which the reception position information and the arrangement priority are associated with each other. May be.

  The bonus grant determining means may be configured to determine that a predetermined bonus is given to the player when the player character wins a plurality of battle characters arranged in adjacent squares. .

  The plurality of squares are arranged in a matrix, and the bonus grant determination means applies all the battle characters arranged in a square in which a predetermined number of the player characters are arranged in any one of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal directions. When winning, the player may be determined to give a predetermined bonus to the player.

  It has been determined that the step counting means for measuring the number of steps of the player, the reception determination means for determining whether or not the other player information has been received for a predetermined period or more, and the reception determination means has not received for a predetermined period or more. Accordingly, it includes character information reading means for reading out character information corresponding to the number of steps measured by the step number measuring means from a predetermined storage area, and the battle character information updating means is read by the character information reading means. The battle character information may be updated so that the character indicated by the character information is included in the battle character.

  Furthermore, the video game processing program of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a computer to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game by displaying a game screen on a display screen of a display device. Player information storage means for storing player information including character data indicating various types of data relating to a player character that is a character that can be operated by the player, wherein the player information is information relating to a player who plays the video game by operating a device; A computer provided with battle character information storage means for storing battle character information including character data indicating various data of the battle character, which is information related to the battle character that is a character participating in the battle in which the player character participates. Own device It is player information stored in the other device that is searched for another device that is a communication partner existing in the adjacent predetermined range, automatically connected by radio, and distributed from the other device by short-range wireless communication between the terminals. An other player information receiving function for receiving other player information, and a battle character information updating function for updating the battle character information so that the character indicated by the other player information received by the other player information reception function is included in the battle character. The battle character and the player character according to the simple battle start condition, which is a predetermined condition as the start condition of the simple battle, which is a battle in which winning or losing is easily determined by comparing the character data of the fighting characters A simple match start determination function for determining whether to start a simple match in which In response to determining that the simple match is to be started by the simple match start determination function, based on a predetermined win / loss determination rule, character data included in the player information, and character data included in the match character information, This is to realize a simple match result determination function for determining the result of the simple match and a player information update function for updating the player information in accordance with the result determined by the simple match result determination function.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the use restriction | limiting of the game information acquirable by communication is eased, and the video game which can utilize a communication function more effectively can be provided now.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a video game processing apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the storage state of player information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the storage state of battle | competition character information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the storage state of battle | competition character arrangement board information. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a communication process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a communication process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a simple battle | competition process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a simple battle start screen It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a battle character arrangement | positioning board screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a simple battle result screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a simple battle result screen.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a video game processing apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing apparatus 100 includes a game program reading unit 10, a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a display unit 13, a sound output unit 14, a player operation reception unit 15, and a communication unit 16.

  The game program reading unit 10 removably receives a game cartridge 20 containing a storage medium in which a game program is stored. The game program reading unit 10 reads a necessary game program from the storage medium of the inserted game cartridge 20. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a video game program classified as RPG is stored in the storage medium built in the game cartridge 20. However, the genre to which the video game program stored in the storage medium built in the game cartridge 20 belongs is not limited to RPG, and information is received from a video game processing apparatus (another apparatus) operated by another player by communication. What is necessary is just to be used for the video game which self (the video game processing apparatus 100. self apparatus) controls.

  The control unit 11 has a function of executing a game program read by the program reading unit 10 and stored in the storage unit 12 and executing various controls for advancing the video game in accordance with the operation of the player.

  The storage unit 12 is a storage medium that stores a game program and various data necessary for a video game to proceed. The storage unit 12 is configured by a nonvolatile memory such as a RAM, for example. The storage unit 12 stores various types of information registered / updated as the game progresses, and various types of information used in the game read from the storage medium built in the game cartridge 20.

  In this example, the storage unit 12 includes a player information storage unit 12a, a battle character information storage unit 12b, and a battle character arrangement board information storage unit 12c.

  The player information storage unit 12a is a storage medium that stores player information that is information related to the player P1 who plays the video game by operating the video game processing apparatus 100.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a storage state of player information stored in the player information storage unit 12a. As shown in FIG. 2, the player information includes a player name, a player ID, a terminal type ID, a terminal identification ID, a software identification ID, and player character data.

  Here, “player character data” means various data relating to a character (player character) that can be operated by the player P1. In this example, the character data includes a character name, attack power, physical strength, and defense power. Note that the configuration of the player information is not limited to this, and includes, for example, various information indicating a communication history, game play time, game progress, and the like.

  The battle character information storage unit 12b is a storage medium that stores information on characters (competition characters) participating in a battle in which the player character participates. In this example, a battle in which a player character participates is required by the player compared to a battle in which the player is required to operate the controller (normal battle: for example, a turn-based battle). This includes a battle with few or no required controller operations (simple battle: for example, a battle in which winning or losing is determined by comparing data and a predetermined number of operation instructions or a battle in which winning or losing is determined only by comparing data). Shall.

  Note that the type of battle in which the player character participates is not limited to this. For example, the player character may include one in which the player character battles with another character on a one-on-one basis. It is also possible to include an object that forms a battle with another enemy character. In other words, the “matching character” is not limited to the character (enemy character) that becomes the enemy of the player character, but also includes a character (a friend character) that participates in the battle as a friend of the player character. However, in the following description, the case where all of the battle characters are enemy characters will be described as an example.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a storage state of the battle character information stored in the battle character information storage unit 12b. As shown in FIG. 3, the battle character information includes the other player name, the other player ID, the battle character data, and the registration date and time.

  Here, the “other player name” is the name of the player registered as the operator of the battle character. The “other player ID” is an ID registered as an operator of the battle character. Further, the “matching character data” means various data related to the fighting character. In this example, the battle character data includes a character name, attack power, physical strength, and defense power.

  The “registration date / time” means the date / time when each battle character data or the like was registered in the battle character information storage unit 12b. Here, in this example, each battle character data and the like are registered by updating the battle character information in a communication process (see FIGS. 5 and 6) described later. Note that the configuration of the battle character information is not limited to this, and may include, for example, various types of information indicating communication history with the player P1, battle results, and the like. In addition, an upper limit may be set in the number of battle characters (or battle players) stored in the battle character information storage unit 12 b according to the performance of the video game processing apparatus 100.

  The battle character placement board information storage unit 12c is a storage medium that stores battle character placement board information, which is information related to a battle character placement board in which a plurality of squares on which battle characters are placed are arranged. Specifically, the battle character placement board information is information indicating the configuration of the battle character placement board and the position where the battle character is placed. The fighting character placement board information storage unit 12c may be configured to store a plurality of fighting character placement board information indicating a plurality of fighting character placement boards. In this case, for example, the control unit 11 may select the battle character placement board according to the number of battle characters indicated by the battle character information stored in the battle character information storage unit 12b at the start of the simple battle, or the player P1. It is good also as a structure which receives selection by.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a storage state of the battle character placement board information stored in the battle character placement board information storage unit 12c. As shown in FIG. 4, the battle character placement board information includes the player name and the character name of the battle character assigned to the squares constituting the battle character placement board. In addition, as a rule which arrange | positions a battle | competition character on a square, various methods, such as a registration order and an attack power order, can be considered, for example. Such an arrangement rule may be configured such that the player can arbitrarily set it. Further, although not shown, the battle character arrangement information includes information necessary for displaying the battle character arrangement board on the display screen, such as form information indicating the form of the battle character arrangement board.

  The display unit 13 is a display device that displays a game screen in accordance with the progress of the video game and the player operation under the control of the control unit 11. The display unit 13 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, for example.

  The audio output unit 14 outputs audio in accordance with the progress of the video game and the player operation according to the control of the control unit 11.

  The player operation receiving unit 15 receives an operation signal corresponding to a player operation from a controller configured by a plurality of buttons, a mouse, and the like, and notifies the control unit 11 of the result. In this example, the player operation receiving unit 15 receives an operation signal from a touch panel and a keypad provided in the video game processing apparatus 100.

  The communication unit 16 is connected to a communication network such as the Internet wirelessly or by wire and transmits / receives various information. Further, the communication unit 16 wirelessly connects to another video game processing device, for example, via a predetermined communication unit. Therefore, the video game processing apparatus 100 including the communication unit 16 has a function as a communication terminal.

  Next, the operation of the video game processing apparatus 100 of this example will be described.

  5 and 6 are flowcharts showing examples of communication processing executed by the video game processing apparatus 100 of the present example. In the communication processing, the video game processing device 100 operated by the player P1 and the video game processing device used by other players existing within a predetermined range near the video game processing device 100 Short-distance wireless communication that automatically switches the relationship with the slave unit and searches for a communication partner, and automatically disconnects and exchanges data (information) when the communication partner is found (for example, close connection) If communication by passing communication (registered trademark) is performed, processing for accumulating the acquired game information is performed.

  Specifically, in the video game processing device 100 of this example, for example, when a video game processing device as a communication partner is found within a predetermined range in the vicinity of the video game processing device 100 and each communication terminal executes the communication processing, each terminal Referring to a terminal type ID indicating the type of terminal, a terminal identification ID for identifying each terminal, a software identification ID for identifying software provided in each terminal, a time stamp, etc., for example, It is determined whether it is a terminal ?, "is it a terminal having the same software?", "Is it a terminal that communicated within a predetermined period?", Etc., and player information as game information according to the determination result Is used so that each player can use it by exchanging. Note that player information as exchanged and accumulated game information (hereinafter, the received player information is appropriately referred to as “other player information”) is used in a simple battle process described later. The simple battle process will be described later (see FIG. 7). Note that the contents of processing not related to the present invention may be omitted.

  The communication process is started, for example, when an operation input related to the setting of short-range wireless communication is performed from the top menu on the game screen.

  In the communication process, the control unit 11 turns on the communication function so that various types of information can be transmitted and received (step S101).

  When the communication function is turned on, the control unit 11 determines whether or not a terminal type ID transmission request transmitted from another video game processing apparatus existing within the predetermined neighborhood range has been received (step S102). At this time, the control unit 11 distributes the terminal type ID transmission request.

  If it is determined that the terminal type ID transmission request has been received (Y in step S102), the control unit 11 determines the terminal type ID (see FIG. 2) of the video game processing apparatus 100 and the received terminal type ID transmission request. This is transmitted to another distributed video game processing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as “video game processing apparatus 101”) (step S103).

  When the terminal type ID is transmitted, the control unit 11 receives the terminal type ID from the video game processing apparatus 101 (step S104).

  When the terminal type ID is received, the control unit 11 compares the received terminal type ID with the terminal type ID of the video game processing apparatus 100, and the video game processing apparatus 101 and the video game processing apparatus 100 are terminals of the same type. It is determined whether or not there is (step S105). If it is determined that the terminals are not of the same type (N in step S105), the control unit 11 proceeds to a process in step S121 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the terminals are of the same type (Y in step S105), the control unit 11 establishes a one-to-one wireless communication connection with the video game processing apparatus 101 (step S106), and individually connects the terminals. A terminal identification ID for identification is transmitted to the video game processing apparatus 101 by wireless communication (step S107).

  When the terminal identification ID is transmitted, the control unit 11 receives the terminal identification ID from the video game processing apparatus 101 by wireless communication (step S108).

  Upon receiving the terminal identification ID, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the video game processing apparatus 101 is a terminal that has communicated with the video game processing apparatus 100 within a predetermined period (for example, 1 hour) (step S109). ). In this example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the received terminal identification ID is the same as the terminal identification ID represented by the communication history information already stored in the storage unit 12. By referring to the time stamp represented by the history information, it is determined whether or not the video game processing apparatus 101 is a terminal that has performed communication within a predetermined period.

  If it is determined that the terminal has performed communication within a predetermined period (Y in step S109), the control unit 11 proceeds to a process in step S121 described later.

  On the other hand, when determining that the terminal does not communicate within the predetermined period (N in step S109), the control unit 11 starts recording communication history information indicating a communication history by wireless communication in the storage unit 12 (step S109). S110).

  When the recording of the communication history information is started, the control unit 11 gives the video game processing apparatus 101 a software identification ID for identifying video game software used (provided) by the video game processing apparatus 100. Transmit (step S111).

  When the software identification ID is transmitted, the control unit 11 receives the software identification ID of the video game software used (provided) by the video game processing apparatus 101 from the video game processing apparatus 101 (step S112).

  Upon receiving the software identification ID, the control unit 11 receives the received software identification ID and the software identification ID of the video game processing apparatus 100 (in this example, the software identification ID indicated by the player information stored in the player information storage unit 12a. 2) is compared to determine whether the types of software are the same (step S113; see FIG. 6 below). If it is determined that the types of software are not the same (N in step S113), the control unit 11 proceeds to a process in step S118 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the types of software are the same (Y in step S113), the control unit 11 uses the player information stored in the player information storage unit 12a as exchangeable information that can be exchanged for the software. 101 is transmitted (step S114). Note that the information to be transmitted is not limited to the player information, and may be, for example, a part of the player information or other information related to the video game.

  When the player information is transmitted, the control unit 11 receives exchangeable information from the video game processing apparatus 101 as other player information (step S115). Here, in the present example, the control unit 11 has the player information (player information stored in the video game processing device 101) distributed from the video game processing device 101 by the short-range wireless communication between the terminals as the other player information. Is received as information different from the player information stored in the storage unit 12.

  When the other player information is received, the control unit 11 updates the battle character information based on the received game information (step S116). In this example, the control unit 11 updates the battle character information so that the character indicated by the other player information is included in the battle character. That is, for example, the control unit 11 registers the player name, the player ID, and the character data indicated by the received other player information in the battle character information storage unit 12b as the other player name, the other player ID, and the battle character data. Further, the control unit 11 associates the newly registered other player name and the like with the registered date and time (or the date and time when the other player information is received).

  When the battle character information is updated, the control unit 11 counts the number of times the connection has been established in step S106 (see FIG. 5) in the communication process (step S117), and shows the communication history by wireless communication to the storage unit 12. The recording of history information is terminated (step S118).

  When the communication history recording is finished, the control unit 11 overwrites and saves the communication history information for which the recording has been finished when the communication history information already exists in the storage unit 12 or the like (step S119).

  Then, the control unit 11 disconnects the connection through the one-to-one wireless communication established with the video game processing apparatus 101 (step S120), and the counted number of connection establishments is a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) is determined (step S121). If it is determined that the specified number has been reached (Y in step S121), the control unit 11 turns off the communication function (step S122), and ends the processing here.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached (N in step S121), the control unit 11 determines whether or not there is a remaining battery level by measuring the power supply voltage of the video game processing apparatus 100 (step S121). Step S123). If it is determined that there is a remaining battery level (Y in step S123), the control unit 11 proceeds to the process in step S102 in the communication process.

  On the other hand, if it determines with there being no battery remaining (N of step S123), the control part 11 will set a communication function to an OFF state (step S122), and will complete | finish a process here.

  Exchangeable information (player information, other player information) and communication history information communicated with other video game processing devices (for example, video game processing device 101) in such communication processing are transmitted by the control unit 11. It is converted into usable information that can be used by software of the video game processing apparatus 100 and used. Therefore, by actively using various information communicated between devices when exchanging game information by wireless communication, it is possible to improve game play preferences while effectively utilizing the communication function.

  Also, exchangeable information saved in communication processing, overwritten communication history information, or information indicating terminal identification ID, communication time, etc., is accumulated as game information or communication result information and used for game play. Hereinafter, an example of processing using game information (other player information) accumulated in the communication processing will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a simple battle process executed by the video game processing apparatus 100. In the simple battle process, a process for executing a simple battle, which is a battle in which winning or losing is determined by comparing the character data of the fighting characters, is performed. Note that the contents of processing not related to the present invention may be omitted.

  The simple battle process is started when, for example, the control unit 11 determines to start a simple battle in which a battle character and a player character participate in accordance with a simple battle start condition which is a condition predetermined as a simple battle start condition. The Note that various conditions may be conceived as the simple battle start condition, such as, for example, that the number of battle characters has reached a predetermined number, or that a predetermined operation by the player has been accepted. Information regarding the simple battle start condition is stored in the storage unit 12.

  For example, when the simple battle process is started by receiving a predetermined operation by the player P1, the control unit 11 displays a simple battle start screen on the display screen of the display unit 13 (step S201).

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a simple battle start screen. As shown in FIG. 8, a character string display area 101 for displaying a predetermined character string and a predetermined image display area 102 for displaying a predetermined image are provided on the simple battle start screen. Note that the character string displayed in the predetermined character string display area 101 may be changed according to, for example, the number and level of battle characters. The predetermined image display area 102 may be configured to display an image indicating the appearance of each of the plurality of battle characters, data of predetermined items, and the like.

  When the simple battle start screen is displayed, the control unit 11 places the battle character on the battle character placement board according to a predetermined placement rule (step S202). That is, the control unit 11 updates the battle character placement board information in accordance with the battle character information stored in the battle character information storage unit 12b and a predetermined placement rule.

  When the battle character is placed on the battle character placement board, the control unit 11 displays a battle character placement board screen which is a screen for notifying the player P1 of the battle character using the battle character placement board (step S203).

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a battle character placement board screen. As shown in FIG. 9, the battle character layout board 202 has a player character appearance image 201 and a battle character layout board 202 in which a plurality of squares M on which a part of the battle character appearance image is arranged are arranged in a matrix. Is displayed. In this example, the avatar of each player set and used in the video game is used as the appearance image of each character.

  When the battle character arrangement board screen is displayed, the control unit 11 determines the battle character (winning character) that the player character has won (step S204). Here, in this example, the control unit 11 determines the winning character using the character data (player character data) included in the player information and the character data (matching character data) included in the battle character data. Specifically, the control unit 11 determines a winning character by comparing each character data according to a rule (win / loss determination rule) that is predetermined as a rule for determining win / loss in a simple match. In this example, the case where it is determined as a winning / losing decision rule that a character with high attack power wins will be described as an example. Note that the winning / losing determination rule is not limited to this, and any rules may be used as long as the result of the battle can be determined without requesting an operation instruction from the player, such as a comparison of defense strength and physical strength indicated by each character data. In addition, the control part 11 may determine with a draw according to a winning / losing rule.

  When the winning character is determined, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the position of the winning character on the battle character placement board 202 satisfies a predetermined bonus granting condition (step S205). The predetermined bonus granting condition may be anything related to the result of the battle by the simple battle. For example, there are various conditions such as the number of times the player character wins, the number of defeats or draws, and the level of the winning battle character. Conceivable. A plurality of bonus grant conditions may be set. In this example, a case will be described in which the bonus grant condition includes “a player character wins a battle character placed in a plurality of adjacent squares”.

  If it is determined that the predetermined bonus grant condition is not satisfied (N in step S205), the control unit 11 proceeds to a process in step S207 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined bonus grant condition is satisfied (Y in step S205), the control unit 11 determines a bonus to be given to the player P1 according to the satisfied bonus grant condition (step S206). As the bonus, various contents such as a specific in-game item, experience value, in-game money, fellow character, and the like can be considered.

  When the bonus is determined, the control unit 11 displays a simple battle result screen on the display screen of the display unit 13 (step S207).

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a simple match result screen. As shown in FIG. 10, on the simple battle result screen, a victory mark W is displayed on the square where the winning character is arranged among the squares M constituting the battle character arrangement board 202.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of the simple battle result screen. As shown in FIG. 11, when “a player character wins a battle character placed in a plurality of adjacent squares” is satisfied, that is, victory marks W1, W2, and W3 are displayed on three adjacent squares. When displayed, a line L indicating that the bonus grant condition is satisfied is displayed on the battle character placement board 202.

  Note that the configuration of the simple battle result screen is not limited thereto, and for example, an area for displaying information on the battle character, information such as a bonus obtained by the simple battle, or the like may be provided.

  When the simple battle result screen is displayed, the control unit 11 updates the player information so that the result of the simple battle is reflected (step S208). Specifically, the control unit 11 gives the determined bonus to the player P1. That is, for example, when a specific in-game item is given to the player P1 as a bonus, the control unit 11 adds the specific in-game item to the player's belongings indicated by the player information.

  When the player information is updated, the control unit 11 deletes the battle character that participated in the simple battle (step S209), and ends the process here.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 that displays the game screen on the display screen of the display device (for example, the display unit 13) and controls the progress of the video game is the video game processing. Information relating to the player P1 who plays the video game by operating the device 100 is stored as player information including character data (for example, player character data) indicating various data relating to the player character that is a character that can be operated by the player P1. Player information storage unit 12a, and battle character information including character data (for example, battle character data) indicating various data of the battle character, which is information regarding the battle character that is a character participating in the battle in which the player character participates. Remembering battles And the other device (for example, the video game processing device 101) as a communication partner existing within a predetermined range in the vicinity of the own device (that is, the video game processing device 100) is automatically searched. The player character is wirelessly connected and receives other player information, which is player information stored in the other device distributed by the short-range wireless communication between the other devices, and the character indicated by the received other player information is included in the battle character. The battle character information is updated so that the battle data can be easily determined by comparing the character data of the fighting characters (for example, the time until win / loss is determined compared to the turn-based battle, etc. A match according to a simple match start condition that is a predetermined condition as a simple match start condition that is a match with a small number of processing) It is determined whether to start a simple battle in which the character and the player character participate, and in response to determining that the simple battle is to be started, a predetermined victory / loss determination rule, character data included in the player information, and the battle character information The result of the simple battle is determined based on the character data included in the game data, and the player information is updated (for example, a bonus is given) according to the determined result. It is possible to provide a video game in which usage restrictions are relaxed and communication functions can be used more effectively.

  In other words, a battle result between the character indicated by the game information (particularly, other player information) acquired by communication and the player's own character can be obtained without performing a special operation input. The use restriction of the game information can be relaxed, and a video game that can use the communication function more effectively can be provided.

  In addition, since other player data (for example, battle character data; see FIG. 3) accumulated in the battle character information storage unit 12b can be used in a lump by simple battle, other players that can be acquired by the communication function. The game information can be used more effectively. Note that the video game processing apparatus 100 may be configured to receive selection of a battle character (or a player corresponding to each character) by the player when the battle character information includes information on a plurality of characters. By adopting such a configuration, for example, a player who is close to the player establishes a communication connection and performs a normal battle which takes more time than a simple battle, and a player who does not know well performs a simple battle, Since options can be provided for the method of using game information, the convenience of the game information can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the video game processing apparatus 100 determines whether or not to give a predetermined bonus to the player P1 based on the determined result, and determines that the predetermined bonus is given, Since the player information is updated according to the bonus to be given, the player can be given a motivation to use the communication function.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 stores the battle character placement board information storing the battle character placement board information indicating the battle character placement board 202 in which a plurality of cells M on which the battle characters are placed are arranged. A battle character is arranged in each of a plurality of cells M constituting the battle character arrangement board 202, and the position of the battle character when the result of the simple battle is determined is a predetermined bonus granting condition. Since it is determined that a predetermined bonus is given when the above is satisfied, it is possible to enhance the preference of the simple battle. That is, it is determined whether or not a battle character having a higher status than the player character can satisfy the bonus granting condition depending on where the battle character is placed on the battle character placement board, so that an element related to luck is associated with the bonus determination method. Will be able to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the battle character placement board 202 is configured to have a plurality of battle characters (that is, provided with a plurality of cells M), and the video game processing apparatus 100 has a battle character placement. The player character is determined to win or lose each of the plurality of battle characters arranged on the board 202, and the arrangement of the battle character (for example, the winning character) won by the player character has a predetermined shape (for example, one row; see FIG. 11). In this case, since it is determined that a predetermined bonus (for example, an in-game item) is to be given to the player P1, the player can intuitively determine the presence or absence of the bonus.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 creates reception position information indicating a position where the other player information is received, and updates the battle character information to obtain the other player information. The character to be received may be associated with the reception position information, and the battle character may be arranged on the battle character arrangement board according to a specific arrangement rule in which the reception position information and the arrangement priority are associated with each other. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to complicate the arrangement method of the battle character, increase the difficulty of predicting the bonus to be given, and enhance the interest of the game. . In addition, as a method of associating the reception position information with the arrangement priority, for example, a method of setting the other player information received at the north position to be preferentially arranged on the upper side of the battle character arrangement board, Various methods are conceivable, such as a method in which the other player information received at a position closer to the current position is preferentially placed on the center side of the battle character placement board.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 determines to give a predetermined bonus to the player when the player character wins a plurality of battle characters arranged in a plurality of adjacent cells. Since it is set as the structure which carries out, even if it is a battle | competition with the same battle | competition character, the bonus provided to a player as a result of a simple battle | competition can be varied according to an arrangement position.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the plurality of cells M are arranged in a matrix (for example, a matrix of 4 rows and 3 columns; see FIG. 9), and the video game processing apparatus 100 is configured such that the player character is vertical, When all of the battle characters arranged in a square connected in a predetermined number of horizontal and diagonal directions are won (for example, see FIG. 11), it is determined that a predetermined bonus is given to the player P1. Therefore, the player can intuitively determine whether or not a bonus can be obtained.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 measures the number of steps of the player (for example, measures the number of steps using a pedometer included in the video game processing apparatus 100), and other player information Is not received for a predetermined period (for example, 5 hours) or more, and character information (for example, the player's The character information indicating the character associated with the number of steps “100 steps”) may be read from a predetermined storage area, and the battle character information may be updated so that the character indicated by the read character information is included in the battle character. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to provide a difference in the character that is read when the player is moving and when the player is not moving when there is no communication with another device for a certain period of time. become. For this reason, for example, a rare character can be read as the number of steps increases, and when the number of steps is equal to or less than a predetermined number, a setting can be made such that a corresponding character is not provided. Will be able to give.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 executes communication processing (see FIGS. 5 and 6) by background processing during normal play or when other games are activated. It is good also as composition to do. In this case, for example, a dedicated icon may be displayed on the game screen to notify the player of the communication status in real time. It should be noted that since there is no problem even if a slight time difference occurs in the real time here, it is preferable that the video game processing apparatus 100 is configured to process normal play or the like with priority.

  In the above-described embodiment, the player information and the other player information transmitted and received by the video game processing apparatus 100 have been described as an example in which each data includes data (character data) indicating one character. The configuration of the other player information is not limited to this. That is, for example, the player information may be configured to include data (party data) indicating a plurality of characters that the player has made friends in the video game. In this case, for example, a simple battle process may be performed using a predetermined number (or all) of character data without performing the simple battle process individually.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 has a specific game character (for example, a character related to a video game story) among the battle characters with a specific probability or a specific condition. May be configured to appear as a battle character. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to increase the variation of the opponents, so that it is possible to improve the taste of the game.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 compares character data of a plurality of characters registered as battle characters, and performs one battle according to a specific arrangement rule. It is good also as a structure which arrange | positions a character in several squares. By adopting such a configuration, that is, for example, by placing high-level characters in two squares, it becomes possible to weight the fighting characters and improve the preference of the simple fighting. become able to.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, when a simple battle is performed, a square in which no battle character is arranged may be included in the battle character placement board. In this case, the video game processing apparatus 100 may be configured to arrange a battle character corresponding to the level of the player character or the like in an empty square with a predetermined probability, for example.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 sets an average value for various numerical values indicated by the battle character data of the battle character placed on the battle character placement board as a simple battle. It is good also as a structure which calculates the result of a simple battle | competition according to the calculated average value, player character data, and a winning / losing determination rule. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly battle the battle character data accumulated by communication. In this case, for example, the video game processing apparatus 100 may not give the player the experience value obtained in the normal battle in the simple battle, but give only a specific bonus according to the number of wins in the simple battle, for example. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the video game processing device 100 is configured to execute various processes such as the above-described game processing based on the game program read from the game cartridge 20. You may make it acquire a game program via communication networks, such as the internet. Further, the video game processing apparatus 100 may function as a game server and provide a game program to the game terminal via a communication network.

  In the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 performs the various processes described above according to various control programs (for example, a video game processing program) stored in the storage device (storage unit 12) included in the video game processing apparatus 100. Run.

  The present invention relaxes the restrictions on the use of game information that can be acquired by communication, can provide a video game that can use the communication function more effectively, and can improve the taste of the game. It is useful to provide a video game processing apparatus.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game program reading part 11 Control part 12 Storage part 13 Display part 14 Audio | voice output part 15 Player operation reception part 16 Communication part 20 Game cartridge 100,101 Video game processing apparatus

Claims (10)

A video game processing device for controlling the progress of a video game by displaying a game screen on a display screen of a display device,
Storage means for storing predetermined information about the video game;
A player stored in the other device, which is automatically connected to the other device by searching for a communication partner existing within a predetermined range in the vicinity of the own device, and distributed from the other device by short-range wireless communication between the terminals. Other player information receiving means for receiving other player information as information,
Predetermined information stored in the storage means so that the other player information received by the other player information receiving means and the received position information indicating the position of the own device when the other player information is received are associated with each other. Updating means for updating
A video game processing apparatus comprising: control means for controlling the progress of the video game according to a specific arrangement rule in which the reception position information and the arrangement priority are associated with each other. The video game processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the control unit determines an arrangement of the fighting characters in the video game according to the specific arrangement rule in response to the update of the predetermined information by the update unit. The storage means is information relating to a battle character that is a character participating in a battle in which a player character that is a character that can be operated by the player of the video game, and includes battle data including character data indicating various data of the battle character The video game processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein character information and the reception position information are stored in association with each other as the predetermined information . Player information storage for storing player information including character data indicating various data related to a player character that is a character that can be operated by the player, which is information relating to a player who plays the video game by operating the video game processing device. Means,
The battle character and the player character are in accordance with a simple battle start condition, which is a condition predetermined as a simple battle start condition, which is a battle in which winning or losing is easily determined by comparing the character data of the fighting characters. Simple match start determination means for determining whether or not to start a simple match to participate;
In response to determining that the simple match is to be started by the simple match start determination means, based on a predetermined win / loss determination rule, character data included in the player information, and character data included in the match character information, Simple match result determination means for determining the result of the simple match;
The video game processing apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising: player information updating means for updating the player information in accordance with the result determined by the simple match result determining means. Battle character placement board information storage means for storing battle character placement board information indicating a battle character placement board in which a plurality of squares on which the battle characters are placed are arranged;
Bonus grant determining means for determining whether to give a predetermined bonus to the player based on the result determined by the simple match result determining means,
The control means determines a battle character to be placed on each of the plurality of cells constituting the battle character placement board,
The bonus grant determining means determines to grant the predetermined bonus when the position of the battle character when the result of the simple match is determined by the simple match result determining means satisfies a predetermined bonus grant condition. And
The video game processing device according to claim 4, wherein the player information updating unit updates the player information according to the bonus to be granted when it is determined by the bonus grant determining unit that the predetermined bonus is to be granted. The battle character placement board is configured such that a plurality of battle characters are placed,
The simple battle result determination means determines a victory or defeat of each of the plurality of battle characters arranged on the battle character arrangement board and the player character,
The video game processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the bonus grant determination unit determines to grant a predetermined bonus to the player when an arrangement of a battle character won by the player character has a predetermined shape. The said bonus provision determination means determines to give a predetermined bonus with respect to the said player, when the said player character wins the several battle | competition character arrange | positioned in the several adjacent square. The video game processing device described. The plurality of masses are arranged in a matrix,
The bonus grant determining means gives a predetermined bonus to the player when the player character wins all the fighting characters arranged in a predetermined number of squares in any of vertical, horizontal and diagonal directions. The video game processing device according to claim 5, wherein the video game processing device is determined to be given. Step counting means for measuring the number of steps of the player;
Reception determination means for determining whether or not the other player information has been received for a predetermined period of time;
Character information reading means for reading out character information corresponding to the number of steps measured by the step count measuring means from a predetermined storage area in response to determining that the reception determining means has not received more than a predetermined period;
The video according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein the updating unit updates the predetermined information so that the character indicated by the character information read by the character information reading unit is included in the battle character. Game processing device. A video game processing program for causing a computer to realize a function of controlling a progress of a video game by displaying a game screen on a display screen of a display device,
The computer provided with a storage unit for storing predetermined information regarding the video game ,
A player stored in the other device, which is automatically connected to the other device by searching for a communication partner existing within a predetermined range in the vicinity of the own device, and distributed from the other device by short-range wireless communication between the terminals. Other player information receiving function for receiving other player information as information,
Predetermined information stored in the storage unit is associated with the other player information received by the other player information receiving function and the received position information indicating the position of the own device when the other player information is received. An update function to update,
The video game processing program for implement | achieving the control function which controls the progress of the said video game according to the specific arrangement | positioning rule with which the said receiving position information and arrangement | positioning priority were linked | related.

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