JP5767390B2 - Computer, control method thereof, and control program thereof - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a computer, a control method thereof, and a control program thereof.

  In recent years, games that install and play a game program on a mobile terminal from a server via a communication network have become widespread. Such games include a game in which a plurality of players can participate (so-called “social game”), and a game in which players can communicate with each other in addition to a battle and cooperation is known.

  In addition, a game in which a player makes a city in a virtual space (hereinafter referred to as “game space”) prepared on a game program (so-called “city building game”) is also known. (For example, Non-Patent Document 1). In the town building game, the player constructs various facilities (for example, a house, a road, a port, a station, an airport, a castle, a training school, etc.) at his / her favorite position, and creates a town of his / her preference.

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  In the traditional city-building game, the goal was to create a city of your choice, and there was no need to recreate the city once you made it. On the other hand, in a recent city-building game (for example, Non-Patent Document 2), other players attack the cityscape created by the player. However, in the victory or defeat or superiority, the cityscape (defense wall or attack target) One of the elements is the arrangement of items such as buildings, defending soldiers, and weapons. However, since the number of items (game media) in his / her city increases as the city develops, it is very complicated for the player to change the arrangement, type, level, etc. of the item individually. . Also, it was difficult to understand the effect of changing the cityscape against attacks from other players. Therefore, there are not a few players who change only some items such as soldiers and weapons whose arrangement, type, level, etc. can be easily changed. As a result, there is a risk that the player will become bored as the game progresses and become bored by the player.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a computer, a control method thereof, and a control program thereof capable of improving usability of a city-building game and continuously attracting a player to the game. The purpose is to provide.

A computer control method according to the present invention includes a storage unit that stores a game medium disposed in a game space, a layout position of the game medium, and a template that defines a layout position of one or a plurality of game media. Is a computer control method for advancing a game by arranging game media in the game space based on the instruction of the player, and when the template is applied to a predetermined range in the game space based on the instruction from the player The computer includes moving the game medium arranged in the game space to the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template.
Note that the computer only needs to be able to execute the above procedure, and is, for example, a mobile terminal, a stationary terminal, a server, or the like.

  In the computer control method according to the present invention, the storage unit further stores a template related to another player, and the template related to the other player is applied to a predetermined range in the game space based on an instruction from the player. In this case, it is preferable that the computer moves the game medium arranged in the game space to the game medium arrangement position defined by the template related to the other player.

  In the computer control method according to the present invention, the storage unit further stores a game medium related to another player arranged in the game space and a position where the game medium is arranged, and based on an instruction from the other player. When a template related to another player is applied to a predetermined range in the game space, the computer selects a game medium related to the other player among game media arranged in the game space. It is preferable to move the game media to the placement position defined by the template.

  In the computer control method according to the present invention, when the start of an event is notified from another computer, the computer acquires a template related to the event from the other computer, and the game medium is arranged in the game space. Is preferably moved to the game media placement position defined by the template obtained from another computer.

  In the computer control method according to the present invention, when the number of game media arranged in the game space is smaller than the number of game media whose arrangement positions are defined by the template, the computer is arranged in the game space. It is preferable to move the determined game medium to an arrangement position where the movement distance is the smallest among the arrangement positions of the game contents defined by the template.

  Further, in the computer control method according to the present invention, the computer may display the arrangement position and the game medium in which the game medium is not arranged among the arrangement positions of the game medium defined by the template in an identifiable manner. preferable.

  In the computer control method according to the present invention, when the number of game media arranged in the game space is larger than the number of game media whose arrangement positions are defined by the template, the computer is arranged in the game space. It is preferable to move the game medium having the minimum movement distance to the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template of the game contents to the arrangement position.

  Further, in the computer control method according to the present invention, when a template is created for a predetermined range in the game space based on an instruction from the player, the computer arranges game media arranged within the predetermined range. It is preferable to store the position as a template in the storage unit.

  Furthermore, in the computer control method according to the present invention, when a template is created by combining a plurality of templates based on instructions from a player, another player, or a player and another player, the computer It is preferable to store the arrangement position of the game media defined by each of the above as a template in the storage unit.

  A computer control program according to the present invention includes a storage unit that stores a game medium arranged in a game space, a game medium arrangement position, and a template that defines one or a plurality of game medium arrangement positions. When a template is applied to a predetermined range in the game space based on an instruction from the player, the computer control program advances the game by arranging the game media in the game space based on the instruction The computer is caused to move the game medium arranged in the game space to the game medium arrangement position defined by the template.

  A computer according to the present invention is a computer that progresses a game by arranging a game medium in a game space based on an instruction from a player, the game medium arranged in the game space, the arrangement position of the game medium, And a storage unit for storing a template for defining the arrangement position of one or a plurality of game media, and a template application unit for applying the template to a predetermined range in the game space based on an instruction from the player. When it is done, the template application unit moves the game medium arranged in the game space to the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template.

  A computer, a control method thereof, and a control program thereof according to the present invention improve the usability of a city-building game by making it possible to change game media and game media using a template, and make the player a game. It is possible to keep attracting.

It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows the concept of preparation and application of a template. It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of a server. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement flow of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement flow of a server. It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of the portable terminal in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the concept of the application of the template in a multiplayer environment. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement flow of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows the concept of the combination of the template in a multiplayer environment. It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of the portable terminal in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of schematic structure of a server. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement flow of a portable terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement flow of a server.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, it should be noted that the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and extends to the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

(First embodiment)
1. Outline of the present embodiment In the present embodiment, the player creates a city in the game space. The player can arrange various facilities, which are examples of game media, in the game space. In addition, the player may create a template for defining a facility type and a facility arrangement position for a predetermined range in the game space based on the facility type and the facility arrangement position arranged in the range. it can. Further, the player can apply the created template to a predetermined range in the game space. When the template is applied, the facility arranged in the game space is automatically changed to the facility specified by the template or automatically moved to the specified arrangement position.
Note that the game medium refers to digital content used in the game and includes, for example, characters, soldiers, weapons, cards, figures, avatars, items, and the like in addition to facilities.

2. Configuration of Game System 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of the game system 1.

  The game system 1 includes at least one mobile terminal 2 and a server 3. The portable terminal 2 and the server 3 are connected to each other via a communication network, and are connected to each other via, for example, a base station 4, a mobile communication network 5, a gateway 6, and the Internet 7. A program (for example, a game program) executed on the portable terminal 2 and a program (for example, a game management program) executed on the server 3 use a communication protocol such as a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP). To communicate.

2.1. Configuration of Mobile Terminal 2 FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of the mobile terminal 2.

  The portable terminal 2 advances the game according to the operation of the operation unit 23 by the player. Moreover, the portable terminal 2 connects to the server 3 via the base station 4, the mobile communication network 5, the gateway 6, and the Internet 7 as necessary, and communicates with the server 3. For this purpose, the mobile terminal 2 includes a terminal communication unit 21, a terminal storage unit 22, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, and a terminal processing unit 25.

  In the present embodiment, a multi-function mobile phone (so-called “smart phone”) is assumed as the mobile terminal 2, but the present invention is not limited to this. The mobile terminal 2 only needs to be applicable to the present invention. For example, a mobile phone (so-called “feature phone”), a mobile information terminal (Personal Digital Assistant, PDA), a mobile game machine, a mobile music player, a tablet terminal, and a tablet PC, notebook PC, etc. may be sufficient.

  The terminal communication unit 21 includes a communication interface circuit including an antenna whose sensitivity band is a predetermined frequency band, and connects the mobile terminal 2 to the wireless communication network. The terminal communication unit 21 establishes a radio signal line by a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) method or the like with the base station 4 through a channel assigned by the base station 4, and communicates with the base station 4. Do. Then, the terminal communication unit 21 transmits the data supplied from the terminal processing unit 25 to the server 3 or the like. Further, the terminal communication unit 21 supplies data received from the server 3 or the like to the terminal processing unit 25.

  The terminal storage unit 22 includes, for example, a semiconductor memory device. The terminal storage unit 22 stores an operating system program, a driver program, an application program, data, and the like used for processing in the terminal processing unit 25. For example, the terminal storage unit 22 stores an input device driver program for controlling the operation unit 23, an output device driver program for controlling the display unit 24, and the like as driver programs. In addition, the terminal storage unit 22 stores a game program or the like for advancing a game and displaying the result as an application program. Further, the terminal storage unit 22 includes, as data, an identification number (ID) of the player, a facility management table (FIG. 2B) for managing the facilities arranged in the game space, and a facility type management for managing the facility types. A table (FIG. 2C), a template management table (FIG. 2D) for managing templates, image data, video data, etc. relating to facilities, templates, etc. are stored. Further, the terminal storage unit 22 may temporarily store temporary data related to a predetermined process.

FIG. 2B shows a facility management table. In the facility management table, for each facility, the ID of the facility, the type ID, the arrangement position in the game space, and the like are stored.
In the present embodiment, the game space is configured in a lattice shape, one facility is arranged in one lattice, and the position is a coordinate of a lattice with a predetermined lattice (for example, the upper left of the game space) as the origin. Although expressed, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as the present invention is applicable, the configuration of the game space may be any.

  FIG. 2C shows a facility type management table. In the facility type management table, for each type of facility, the type ID, name, file name of image data, and the like are stored.

FIG. 2D shows a template management table. The template management table stores, for each template, the ID of the template, the file name of thumbnail image data, the type ID of each facility, the arrangement position in the template, and the like.
As in FIG. 2B, the facility arrangement position is expressed by the coordinates of a grid whose origin is a predetermined grid (for example, upper left of the template), but the present invention is limited to this. It is not a thing. As long as the present invention is applicable, any representation of the arrangement position may be used.

  The operation unit 23 may be any device as long as the operation of the mobile terminal 2 is possible, and is, for example, a touch panel, a key button, or the like. The player can input characters, numbers, symbols, and the like using the operation unit 23. When operated by the player, the operation unit 23 generates a signal corresponding to the operation. The generated signal is supplied to the terminal processing unit 25 as an instruction from the player.

  The display unit 24 may be any device that can display images, images, and the like, such as a liquid crystal display and an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display. The display unit 24 displays an image corresponding to the image data supplied from the terminal processing unit 25, a video corresponding to the video data, and the like.

  The terminal processing unit 25 includes one or a plurality of processors and their peripheral circuits. The terminal processing unit 25 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 2 and is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The terminal processing unit 25 includes a terminal communication unit 21, a display unit so that various processes of the mobile terminal 2 are executed in an appropriate procedure based on a program stored in the terminal storage unit 22, an operation of the operation unit 23, and the like. The operation of 24 etc. is controlled. The terminal processing unit 25 executes processing based on programs (operating system program, driver program, application program, etc.) stored in the terminal storage unit 22. Further, the terminal processing unit 25 can execute a plurality of programs (such as application programs) in parallel.

2.1.1. Function of Terminal Processing Unit 25 FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the mobile terminal 2.

FIG. 3A shows a game progress screen 300 that is displayed when an instruction to start a game is given.
The game progress screen 300 displays a game space 301 and various facilities 302 to 306 arranged in the space.
A plurality of buttons are displayed at the bottom of the game progress screen 300. Pressing the “Create” button 307 instructs creation of a template, and pressing the “Apply” button 308 instructs application of a template.

FIG. 3B shows a range selection screen 310 displayed when the creation of a template is instructed on the game progress screen 300 shown in FIG.
A game space 301 is displayed on the range selection screen 310. For example, a range 311 having the two points as the opposite vertices is selected by tapping any two points.
In addition, a “decision” button 312 is displayed at the bottom of the range selection screen 310, and pressing the button instructs execution of template creation for the selected range 311.

On the other hand, FIG. 3C shows a template selection screen 320 that is displayed when the application of the template is instructed on the game progress screen 300 shown in FIG.
On the template selection screen 320, for each template, a thumbnail image 321 of the template and a “select” button 322 are displayed. By pressing the “select” button 322, a corresponding template is selected.

FIG. 3D shows a template display screen 330 that is displayed when a template is selected on the template selection screen 320 shown in FIG.
On the left side of the template display screen 330, a preview image 331 in which the template is applied to a predetermined range (for example, around the center) in the game space is displayed.
Further, on the right side of the template display screen 330, a list of names and numbers 332 of the facilities whose arrangement positions are defined by the template are displayed.
Furthermore, a “decide” button 333 is displayed at the bottom of the template display screen 330, and the template is decided by pressing the button.

FIG. 3E shows a range selection screen 340 displayed when a template is determined on the template display screen 330 shown in FIG.
A game space 301 is displayed on the range selection screen 340. For example, a range 341 having the two points as the opposite vertices is selected by tapping any two points.
In addition, a “decision” button 342 is displayed at the bottom of the range selection screen 340, and pressing the button instructs execution of template application for the selected range 341.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the concept of template creation and application.

  Reference numeral 400 denotes a game space. Nine facilities are arranged in the game space 400. That is, four facilities “●”, three facilities “▲”, and two facilities “■” are arranged.

  It is assumed that a template is created for the range 401 in the game space 400. Reference numeral 410 denotes a created template. Template 410 allows facility “●” of type “◯” to be (1,1) and (1,2), facility “▲” of type “△” to be (1,3), (2,1), and (2, 2) stipulates that the facility “■” of the type “□” is arranged in (2, 3).

  Reference numeral 420 denotes another game space. Six facilities are arranged in the game space 420. That is, two facilities “●”, three facilities “▲”, and one facility “■” are arranged.

  It is assumed that the template 410 is applied to the range 421 in the game space 420. The number of types of facilities arranged in the game space 420 is the same as the number of types of facilities whose arrangement positions are defined by the template 410. Therefore, all the facilities arranged in the game space 420 are moved to the arrangement positions of the facilities defined by the template 410. Actually, the facilities 422 to 425 arranged outside the range 421 are moved to the arrangement positions of the facilities within the range 421. 420 'shows the game space 420 after the facilities 422-425 are moved.

  Reference numeral 430 denotes another game space. Nine facilities are arranged in the game space 430. That is, three facilities “●”, five facilities “▲”, and one facility “■” are arranged.

Assume that the template 410 is applied to a range 431 in the game space 430. The number of each type of facility arranged in the game space 430 is the same as or more than the number of each type of facility whose arrangement position is defined by the template 410. Therefore, the facility having the minimum moving distance (for example, Manhattan distance) to the position of the facility defined by the template 410 among the facilities arranged in the game space 420 is moved to the position of the facility. The Actually, the facilities 432 to 435 arranged outside the range 431 are moved to the arrangement positions of the facilities within the range 431. 430 ′ represents the game space 430 after the facilities 432 to 435 have been moved.
Note that the player may specify a facility including a facility to be moved or a facility to be moved, not limited to a facility having a minimum moving distance. In addition, the player may specify a range including facilities that are not moved or facilities that are not moved in advance.

  Reference numeral 440 denotes another game space. In the game space 440, four facilities are arranged. That is, one facility “●”, two facilities “▲”, and one facility “■” are arranged.

Assume that the template 410 is applied to the range 441 in the game space 440. The number of each type of facility arranged in the game space 440 is the same as or less than the number of each type of facility whose arrangement position is defined by the template 410. Therefore, all the facilities arranged in the game space 440 are moved to the arrangement position where the movement distance is the smallest among the arrangement positions of the facilities specified by the template 410. Actually, the facilities 442 and 443 arranged outside the range 441 are moved to the arrangement positions of the facilities within the range 441. 440 ′ indicates the game space 440 after the facilities 442 and 443 are moved.
In the game space 440 ′, an aspect (for example, “O” 444 and “○” that can identify the type of the facility at the location where the facility is not located among the locations of the facility defined by the template 410). “Δ” 445).
Further, when the facility is not arranged, it is also possible to present the same kind of facility or a similar facility as a candidate to the player.
Furthermore, the player can purchase a facility corresponding to the arrangement position where the facility is not arranged, or can be obtained from another player by trade or the like in a multiplayer environment described later. Furthermore, if the player does not place the facility specified in the template in the game space but stores it in the warehouse, the facility is placed based on the template, and conversely in the template. You may make it store the facility which is not carried out in a warehouse. The template is created by the player, but may be distributed from the server 3 on the service side or obtained from another player. In that case, the player may not have the facility defined in the template, but the screen for purchasing the facility that has been determined to be possessed by the mobile terminal 2 side or the server 3 side is determined. May be automatically guided to the purchase screen by displaying on the mobile terminal 2.

2.1.2. Configuration of Terminal Processing Unit 25 In order to realize the above functions, the terminal processing unit 25 includes a game progression unit 251, a template creation unit 252, and a template application unit 253. Each of these units is a functional module realized by a program executed by a processor provided in the terminal processing unit 25. Or these each part may be mounted in the portable terminal 2 as firmware.

  Hereinafter, processing by the game progression unit 251 will be described.

  The game progress unit 251 controls the start and progress of the game, and appropriately instructs the template creation unit 252 and the template application unit 253 to execute the process.

Specifically, when the start of the game is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progress unit 251 displays the game progress screen 300.
That is, the game progression unit 251 refers to the facility management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 and extracts the type ID and the arrangement position of each facility. In addition, the game progression unit 251 refers to the facility type management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 using the extracted type ID as a key, and extracts the file name of the corresponding type of image data. In addition, the game progress unit 251 acquires image data corresponding to the extracted file name from the terminal storage unit 22. Then, the game progress unit 251 displays the image indicated by the acquired image data based on the extracted arrangement position, and displays a button for receiving instructions for template creation, template application, and the like in a predetermined layout. 300 is output to the display unit 24.

  When the creation of the template is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progress unit 251 instructs the template creation unit 252 to execute the process.

  When the application of the template is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progression unit 251 instructs the template application unit 253 to execute the process.

  When another process is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progression unit 251 executes the other process.

  Hereinafter, processing by the template creation unit 252 will be described.

  The template creation unit 252 creates a template and stores it in the terminal storage unit 22 and registers the created template in the server 3.

  Specifically, the template creation unit 252 displays a range selection screen 310.

When a range is selected by the player via the operation unit 23 and execution of template creation is instructed, the template creation unit 252 creates a template.
That is, the template creation unit 252 refers to the facility management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 by using the coordinates indicating the selected range as a key, and the type ID of each facility arranged in the selected range and The arrangement position in the game space is extracted. Further, the template creation unit 252 converts the extracted placement position in the game space into a placement position in the template. Further, the template creation unit 252 creates thumbnail image data for the selected range and stores it in the terminal storage unit 22. Then, the template creation unit 252 assigns a newly assigned template ID to the file name of the stored thumbnail image data, the type ID of each extracted facility, the arrangement position in the template, etc., and then the terminal storage unit In the template management table stored in FIG.

The template creation unit 252 registers the created template in the server 3.
That is, the template creation unit 252 sends a template registration request to the terminal communication using the player ID, the numbered template ID, the created thumbnail image data, the type ID of each extracted facility, and the arrangement position in the template as parameters. The data is transmitted to the server 3 via the unit 21.

  Then, the template creation unit 252 ends the process.

  Hereinafter, processing by the template application unit 253 will be described.

  The template application unit 253 acquires a template from the terminal storage unit 22 or the server 3 and applies the acquired template.

Specifically, the template application unit 253 displays a template selection screen 320.
That is, the template application unit 253 refers to the template management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 and extracts the ID of each template and the file name of thumbnail image data. Further, the template application unit 253 acquires thumbnail image data corresponding to the extracted file name from the terminal storage unit 22.
If necessary, the template application unit 253 transmits a template list provision request to the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21 using the player ID as a parameter. Further, the template application unit 253 receives the ID and thumbnail image data of each template from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21.
Then, the template application unit 253 configures a template selection screen 320 that displays a thumbnail image indicated by the acquired thumbnail image data, a button for receiving a template selection instruction, and the like in a predetermined layout, and outputs the template selection screen 320 to the display unit 24.

When a template is selected by the player via the operation unit 23, the template application unit 253 displays a template display screen 330.
That is, when the selected template is provided from the server 3, the template application unit 253 sends a template provision request to the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21 using the ID of the selected template as a parameter. Send. Further, the template application unit 253 receives the thumbnail image data of the corresponding template, the type ID and the arrangement position of each facility from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21. Then, the template application unit 253 stores the received thumbnail image data in the terminal storage unit 22. Further, the template application unit 253 displays the ID of the selected template, the file name of the stored thumbnail image data, the type ID and arrangement position of each received facility in the template management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22. Store.
Using the ID of the selected template as a key, the template management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 is referred to, and the type ID of each facility of the corresponding template is extracted. Further, the template application unit 253 counts the number of each type of the extracted facility. Further, the template application unit 253 refers to the facility type management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 using the extracted type ID as a key, and extracts the name of the corresponding type. Furthermore, the template application unit 253 creates a preview image in which the selected template is applied to a predetermined range in the game space. Then, the template application unit 253 configures a template display screen 330 that displays the name and number of each extracted facility, the created preview image, a button for receiving a template determination instruction, and the like in a predetermined layout, and outputs the template display screen 330 to the display unit 24. To do.
The procedure for applying the template will be described later.

  When a template is determined by the player via the operation unit 23, the template application unit 253 displays a range selection screen 340.

When a range is selected by the player via the operation unit 23 and execution of template application is instructed, the template application unit 253 applies the template.
That is, the template application unit 253 refers to the facility management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 and extracts the ID of each facility, the type ID, and the arrangement position in the game space. Further, the template application unit 253 counts the number of each type of the extracted facility. Similarly, the template application unit 253 refers to the template management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 using the ID of the selected template as a key, and arranges the corresponding template type ID of each facility in the template. Extract position. Further, the template application unit 253 counts the number of each type of the extracted facility. Furthermore, the template application unit 253 converts the arrangement position in the extracted template into the arrangement position in the game space based on the coordinates indicating the selected range. Then, for each type of facility, the template application unit 253 compares the number of facilities of that type in the game space with the number of facilities of that type in the template.
When both are the same, the template application unit 253 moves the facility of the type in the game space to the arrangement position of the facility of the type in the template. That is, the template application unit 253 refers to the facility management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 using the ID of the facility of the type in the game space as a key, and sets the corresponding facility in the game space as an arrangement position. The arrangement position of the type of facility in the template is stored.
On the other hand, when the former is more than the latter, the template application unit 253 selects the facility having the minimum moving distance to the arrangement position of the type of facility in the template among the types of facility in the game space. Move to the location of the facility. That is, the template application unit 253 specifies a facility having a minimum moving distance to the placement position of the type of facility in the game space for each placement position of the type of facility in the template. Then, the template application unit 253 refers to the facility management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 by using the identified facility ID as a key, and sets the layout position as the layout position of the corresponding facility in the game space. Store.
On the other hand, when the former is less than the latter, the template application unit 253 moves the facility of that type in the game space to the arrangement position where the movement distance of the arrangement positions of the type of facility in the template is minimum. Let In other words, the template application unit 253 specifies, for each facility of the type in the game space, an arrangement position that minimizes the movement distance among the arrangement positions of the type of facility in the template. Then, the template application unit 253 refers to the facility management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 using the facility ID as a key, and uses the identified placement position as the placement position of the corresponding facility in the game space. Store.
Note that the player may specify a facility including a facility to be moved or a facility to be moved, not limited to a facility having a minimum moving distance. In addition, the player may specify a range including facilities that are not moved or facilities that are not moved in advance.

  Then, the template application unit 253 ends the process.

2.2. Configuration of Server 3 FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of the server 3.

  The server 3 registers and provides a template in response to a request from the mobile terminal 2. For this purpose, the server 3 includes a server communication unit 31, a server storage unit 32, and a server processing unit 33.

  The server communication unit 31 includes a communication interface circuit for connecting the server 3 to the Internet 7 and performs communication with the Internet 7. And the server communication part 31 supplies the data received from the portable terminal 2 grade | etc., To the server process part 33. FIG. In addition, the server communication unit 31 transmits the data supplied from the server processing unit 33 to the mobile terminal 2 or the like.

  The server storage unit 32 includes, for example, at least one of a magnetic tape device, a magnetic disk device, and an optical disk device. The server storage unit 32 stores an operating system program, a driver program, an application program, data, and the like used for processing in the server processing unit 33. For example, the server storage unit 32 stores a game management program and the like for registering and providing templates as application programs. The server storage unit 32 also includes, as data, a player management table (FIG. 5B) for managing players, a template management table (FIG. 5C) for managing templates, image data relating to players, templates, and the like, Stores video data and the like. Further, the server storage unit 32 may temporarily store temporary data related to a predetermined process.

  FIG. 5B shows a player management table. In the player management table, for each player, the ID and name of the player, the file name of the image data, the ID of the created template, and the like are stored.

  FIG. 5C shows a template management table. Similarly to FIG. 2D, the template management table stores the ID of the template, the file name of the thumbnail image data, the type ID of each facility, the arrangement position in the template, and the like for each template.

  The server processing unit 33 includes one or a plurality of processors and their peripheral circuits. The server processing unit 33 comprehensively controls the overall operation of the server 3 and is, for example, a CPU. The server processing unit 33 controls the operation of the server communication unit 31 and the like so that various processes of the server 3 are executed in an appropriate procedure based on a program or the like stored in the server storage unit 32. The server processing unit 33 executes processing based on programs (operating system program, driver program, application program, etc.) stored in the server storage unit 32. Further, the server processing unit 33 can execute a plurality of programs (such as application programs) in parallel.

2.2.1. Configuration of Server Processing Unit 33 The server processing unit 33 includes a server control unit 331, a template registration unit 332, and a template provision unit 333. Each of these units is a functional module realized by a program executed by a processor included in the server processing unit 33. Alternatively, each of these units may be mounted on the server 3 as firmware.

  Hereinafter, processing by the server control unit 331 will be described.

  The server control unit 331 controls the operation of the server, and appropriately instructs the template registration unit 332, the template providing unit 333, and the like to execute processing.

  Specifically, when a template registration request is received from the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31, the server control unit 331 performs processing on the template registration unit 332 using the received template registration request as a parameter. Instruct.

  When a template list provision request or a template provision request is received from the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31, the server control unit 331 uses the received template list provision request as a parameter for processing to the template provision unit 333. Instruct execution.

  When another request is received from the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31, the server control unit 331 executes another corresponding process.

  Hereinafter, processing by the template registration unit 332 will be described.

The template registration unit 332 stores the template in the server storage unit 32.
That is, the template registration unit 332 analyzes the given template registration request and specifies the player ID, template ID, thumbnail image data, and the type ID and arrangement position of each facility. Then, the template registration unit 332 stores the specified thumbnail image data in the server storage unit 32. Further, the template registration unit 332 refers to the player management table stored in the server storage unit 32 using the specified player ID as a key, and stores the specified template ID as the ID of the template created by the corresponding player. . Further, the template registration unit 332 stores the specified template ID, the file name of the stored thumbnail image data, the type ID and the arrangement position of each specified facility in the template management table stored in the server storage unit 32. .

  Then, the template registration unit 332 ends the process.

  Hereinafter, processing by the template providing unit 333 will be described.

  The template providing unit 333 acquires a template list or a template from the server storage unit 32 and transmits the acquired template list or the like to the mobile terminal 2.

Specifically, when a template list provision request is given, the template provision unit 333 acquires a template list from the server storage unit 32.
That is, the template providing unit 333 analyzes the given template list providing request and specifies the player ID. Then, the template providing unit 333 refers to the player management table stored in the server storage unit 32 using the specified player ID as a key, and extracts the ID of the template created by a player other than the corresponding player. Further, the template providing unit 333 extracts the file name of the thumbnail image data of the corresponding template by referring to the template management table stored in the server storage unit 32 using the extracted template ID as a key. Further, the template providing unit 333 acquires thumbnail image data corresponding to the extracted file name from the server storage unit 32.

On the other hand, when a template provision request is given, the template provision unit 333 acquires a template from the server storage unit 32.
That is, the template providing unit 333 analyzes the given template providing request and specifies the template ID. Then, the template providing unit 333 refers to the template management table stored in the server storage unit 32 using the identified template ID as a key, the file name of the thumbnail image data of the corresponding template, the type ID and arrangement of each facility Extract position. Further, the template providing unit 333 acquires thumbnail image data corresponding to the extracted file name from the server storage unit 32.

The template providing unit 333 transmits the acquired template list and the like to the mobile terminal 2.
That is, the template providing unit 333 sends the extracted template ID and thumbnail image data or the acquired template thumbnail image data and the type ID and arrangement position of each facility to the portable terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31. Send.

  And the template provision part 333 complete | finishes a process.

3. Operation of Game System 1 FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the mobile terminal 2.
The operation flow described below is executed mainly by the terminal processing unit 25 in cooperation with each element of the mobile terminal 2 based on a program stored in the terminal storage unit 22 in advance.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the game progression unit 251.

  The player instructs the terminal processing unit 25 to start the game via the operation unit 23. The terminal processing unit 25 starts processing based on the game program. That is, the game progress unit 251 realized by the game program displays the game progress screen 300 (step S100).

  When the creation of the template is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23 (step S102—Yes), the game progress unit 251 instructs the template creation unit 252 to execute the process (step S104).

  FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the template creation unit 252.

  The template creation unit 252 displays the range selection screen 310 (step S120).

  When a range is selected by the player via the operation unit 23 (step S122) and execution of template creation is instructed, the template creation unit 252 creates a template (step S124).

  The template creation unit 252 registers the created template in the server 3 (step S126). Then, the template creation unit 252 ends the process.

  On the other hand, when the application of the template is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23 (Yes in step S106), the game progress unit 251 instructs the template application unit 253 to execute the process (step S108).

  FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the template application unit 253.

  The template application unit 253 displays the template selection screen 320 (step S130).

  When a template is selected by the player via the operation unit 23 (step S132), the template application unit 253 displays the template display screen 330.

  When a template is determined by the player via the operation unit 23 (step S134), the template application unit 253 displays a range selection screen 340.

  When the range is selected by the player via the operation unit 23 (step S136) and execution of template application is instructed, the template application unit 253 applies the template (step S138). Then, the template application unit 253 ends the process.

  On the other hand, when another process is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23 (No in step S106), the game progression unit 251 executes the other process (step S110).

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the server 3.
The operation flow described below is executed mainly by the server processing unit 33 in cooperation with each element of the server 3 based on a program stored in the server storage unit 32 in advance.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the server control unit 331.

  When a template registration request is received from the portable terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31 (step S200-Yes), the server control unit 331 executes processing in the template registration unit 332 using the received template registration request as a parameter. Is instructed (step S202).

  FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the template registration unit 332.

  The template registration unit 332 stores the template in the given template registration request in the server storage unit 32 (step S220). Then, the template registration unit 332 ends the process.

  On the other hand, when a template list provision request or a template provision request is received from the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31 (step S204-Yes), the server control unit 331 uses the received template list provision request as a parameter. The template providing unit 333 is instructed to execute the process (step S206).

  FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the template providing unit 333.

  When the template list providing request is given (step S230-Yes), the template providing unit 333 displays the template list related to the player other than the player corresponding to the player ID in the given template list providing request as the server storage unit. (Step S232).

  On the other hand, when a template provision request is given (step S230-No), the template provision unit 333 acquires a template corresponding to the template ID in the given template provision request from the server storage unit 32 (step S234). ).

  The template providing unit 333 transmits the acquired template list and the like to the mobile terminal 2 (step S236). And the template provision part 333 complete | finishes a process.

  On the other hand, when another request is received from the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31 (step S204—No), the server control unit 331 executes another corresponding process (step S208).

  As described above, by making it possible to change the layout of facilities using a template, it is possible to improve the usability of the town-building game and keep attracting players to the game.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which, when a template is applied, a facility is automatically placed in the game space based on the rules of the template. However, when a template is applied, a standard display is displayed in the game. It is displayed on the space, and the player may change the type of facility and the arrangement of the facility on the basis of the display.
Further, for example, information such as the type and quantity of soldiers and weapons that respond to attacks from other players as well as facilities such as buildings, walls, and fences may be used.
Further, a plurality of templates are prepared according to the purpose, and the player may be selectable according to the purpose. As a specific example, there are multiple types of soldiers attacked by other players, a template that realizes a cityscape that is strong in defense against soldiers using arrows and arrows, and a cityscape that demonstrates strength in defense against attacks using giants Such as a template that is resistant to attacks from the sky.

(Second Embodiment)
1. Outline of this embodiment In the first embodiment, a single player environment is assumed in which a player advances the game alone. However, the present invention can also be applied to a multiplayer environment in which a game is progressed by a plurality of players. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a plurality of players create a city in one game space, and each player applies a template to a predetermined range in the game space. When the template is applied by the player, the facility related to the player among the facilities arranged in the game space is moved to the arrangement position of the facility defined by the template.

2. Configuration of Game System 1 The schematic configuration of the game system 1 is the same as that shown in FIG.

2.1. Configuration of Mobile Terminal 2 FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of the mobile terminal 2.

The mobile terminal 2 advances the game in response to an operation of the operation unit 23 by the player or an instruction from another mobile terminal 2. Moreover, the portable terminal 2 connects to the server 3 via the base station 4, the mobile communication network 5, the gateway 6, and the Internet 7 as necessary, and communicates with the server 3. For this purpose, the mobile terminal 2 includes a terminal communication unit 21, a terminal storage unit 22 ′, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, and a terminal processing unit 25.
In addition, among these structures, since the terminal communication part 21, the operation part 23, and the display part 24 are the same as what is shown by Fig.2 (a), description is abbreviate | omitted below.

  The terminal storage unit 22 'includes, for example, a semiconductor memory device. The terminal storage unit 22 ′ stores an operating system program, a driver program, an application program, data, and the like that are used for processing in the terminal processing unit 25. For example, the terminal storage unit 22 ′ stores an input device driver program that controls the operation unit 23, an output device driver program that controls the display unit 24, and the like as driver programs. In addition, the terminal storage unit 22 'stores a game program or the like that advances a game and displays the result as an application program. In addition, the terminal storage unit 22 ′ includes, as data, a player ID, a facility management table (FIG. 8B) for managing facilities arranged in the game space, and a facility type management table (FIG. 8) for managing facility types. 2 (c)), a template management table (FIG. 2 (d)) for managing templates, image data, video data, etc. relating to facilities, templates, etc. are stored. Further, the terminal storage unit 22 'may temporarily store temporary data related to a predetermined process.

  FIG. 8B shows a facility management table. In the facility management table, for each player, an ID, a type ID, an arrangement position in the game space, and the like of each facility arranged by the player in the game space are stored.

  The terminal processing unit 25 includes one or a plurality of processors and their peripheral circuits. The terminal processing unit 25 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 2 and is, for example, a CPU. The terminal processing unit 25 displays the terminal communication unit 21 and the display so that various processes of the mobile terminal 2 are executed in an appropriate procedure based on the program stored in the terminal storage unit 22 ′, the operation of the operation unit 23, and the like. The operation of the unit 24 and the like is controlled. The terminal processing unit 25 executes processing based on programs (operating system program, driver program, application program, etc.) stored in the terminal storage unit 22 '. Further, the terminal processing unit 25 can execute a plurality of programs (such as application programs) in parallel.

2.1.1. Function of Terminal Processing Unit 25 FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a concept of template application in a multiplayer environment.

900 represents a game space. Twelve facilities are arranged in the game space 900. That is, four facilities “●”, four facilities “▲”, and four facilities “■” are arranged. Among these facilities, it is assumed that one facility “●” and two facilities “▲” arranged in the upper right 3 × 3 square are related to the player ₁ . Similarly, the three facilities “■” arranged in the lower right 3 × 3 cell are related to the player ₂ , and the two facilities “▲” arranged in the lower left 3 × 3 cell and one facility The facility “■” relates to the player ₃ , and the three facilities “●” arranged in the 3 × 3 square on the upper left relate to the player ₄ .

Assume that the player ₁ applies the template 910 to the range 901 in the game space 900. Similarly, it is assumed that players ₂ to ₄ have applied templates 920 to 940 for ranges 902 to 904, respectively. Of the facilities arranged in the game space 900, the number of each type related to the player ₁ is the same as the number of each type of the facility whose arrangement position is defined by the template 910. Accordingly, all the facilities related to the player ₁ are moved to the arrangement positions of the facilities defined by the template 910. Similarly, all the facilities related to the players ₂ to ₄ are moved to the arrangement positions of the facilities defined by the templates 920 to 940. 900 ′ shows the game space 900 after all facilities have been moved.

2.1.2. Configuration of Terminal Processing Unit 25 In order to realize the above functions, the terminal processing unit 25 includes a game progression unit 251 ′, a template creation unit 252, a template application unit 253, and a second template application unit 254. Each of these units is a functional module realized by a program executed by a processor provided in the terminal processing unit 25. Or these each part may be mounted in the portable terminal 2 as firmware.
Of these configurations, the template creation unit 252 and the template application unit 253 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, processing by the game progression unit 251 'will be described.

  The game progression unit 251 ′ controls the start and progression of the game, and appropriately instructs the template creation unit 252, the template application unit 253, the second template application unit 254, and the like to execute the process.

  Specifically, when the start of the game is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progress unit 251 'displays the game progress screen 300.

  When the player is instructed to create a template via the operation unit 23, the game progress unit 251 'instructs the template creation unit 252 to execute the process.

  When the application of the template is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progress unit 251 'instructs the template application unit 253 to execute the process.

  When a template application instruction is received from another mobile terminal 2 via the terminal communication unit 21, the game progression unit 251 ′ executes the process to the second template application unit 254 using the received template application instruction as a parameter. Instruct.

  When another process is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progression unit 251 'executes the other process.

  Hereinafter, processing by the second template application unit 254 will be described.

  The second template application unit 254 acquires a template from the server 3 and applies the acquired template.

Specifically, the second template application unit 254 acquires a template from the server 3.
That is, the second template application unit 254 analyzes the given template application instruction, and specifies the player ID, the template ID, and coordinates indicating the range to which the template is applied. The second template application unit 254 transmits a template provision request to the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21 using the specified template ID as a parameter. Further, the second template application unit 254 receives the thumbnail image data of the corresponding template, the type ID and the arrangement position of each facility from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21. Then, the second template application unit 254 stores the received thumbnail image data in the terminal storage unit 22 ′. In addition, the second template application unit 254 stores a template management table in which the identified template ID, the file name of the stored thumbnail image data, the type ID and the arrangement position of each received facility, and the like are stored in the terminal storage unit 22 ′. To store.

The second template application unit 254 applies the acquired template.
In other words, the second template application unit 254 refers to the facility management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 ′ using the specified player ID as a key, and identifies the ID, type ID, and game of each facility related to the corresponding player. The arrangement position in the space is extracted. In addition, the second template application unit 254 counts the number of each type of extracted facility. Similarly, the second template application unit 254 refers to the template management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 ′ using the specified template ID as a key, and stores the type ID of each facility and the template in the template. Extract placement position. In addition, the second template application unit 254 counts the number of each type of extracted facility. Further, the second template application unit 254 converts the arrangement position in the extracted template into the arrangement position in the game space based on the coordinates indicating the specified range. Then, for each type of facility, the second template application unit 254 compares the number of facilities of that type in the game space with the number of facilities of that type in the template, and depending on the result, the game space The facility of that type in the template is moved to the arrangement position of the facility of that type in the template.

  Then, the second template application unit 254 ends the process.

2.2. Configuration of Server 3 The schematic configuration of the server 3 is the same as that shown in FIG.

3. Operation of Game System 1 FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the mobile terminal 2.
The operation flow described below is executed mainly by the terminal processing unit 25 in cooperation with each element of the mobile terminal 2 based on a program stored in advance in the terminal storage unit 22 ′.

FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the game progression unit 251 ′.
Of these steps, steps S100 to S108 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  When a template application instruction is received from another portable terminal 2 via the terminal communication unit 21 (step S300—Yes), the game progression unit 251 ′ uses the received template application instruction as a parameter, and the second template application unit Instruct 254 to execute the process (step S302).

  FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the second template application unit 254.

  The second template application unit 254 acquires a template corresponding to the template ID in the given template application instruction from the server 3 (step S310).

  The second template application unit 254 applies the acquired template (step S312). Then, the second template application unit 254 ends the process.

  On the other hand, when another process is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23 (step S300-No), the game progression unit 251 'executes the other process (step S110).

  As described above, by making it possible for each player to change the layout of facilities using a template in a multiplayer environment, it is possible to improve the usability of the town-building game and keep attracting the player to the game. .

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, in order to create a single template by combining a plurality of templates, a player applies a plurality of templates to a predetermined area in the game space, or a plurality of players play a template each. A template is created for a predetermined area including those areas after being applied to predetermined areas in the space. However, the player may specify a plurality of templates, or a plurality of players may specify templates, and the templates may be directly combined to create one template.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the concept of template combination in a multiplayer environment.
It is assumed that the player ₁ designates the template 1110 for the range 1100. Similarly, it is assumed that players ₂ to ₄ specify templates 1120 to 1140 for ranges 1101 to 1103, respectively. Reference numeral 1150 denotes a template in which templates 1110 to 1140 are combined.
In order to implement the above functions, the mobile terminal 2 may perform the following processing.
When the creation of a template is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the portable terminal 2 displays a predetermined screen and accepts the specification of the template and the range. Similarly, the mobile terminal 2 receives a template and a range specification from the other mobile terminals 2. Then, the mobile terminal 2 acquires the specified template from the terminal storage unit 22 or the server 3, and creates a new template by arranging the acquired template in the specified range.
That is, the portable terminal 2 corrects the arrangement position of each facility specified by the acquired template based on the coordinates indicated by the designated range. And the portable terminal 2 gives the template ID which newly numbered the type ID of each facility prescribed | regulated by the acquired template, correction | amendment arrangement position, etc., and the template management memorize | stored in the terminal memory | storage part 22 Store in a table.

(Third embodiment)
1. Outline of Embodiment In the above embodiment, the template is created by the player. However, a pre-made template can be distributed by a server or the like. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the server distributes a pre-made template in response to an event (for example, defending the city from an enemy character) in a city building game, and the player distributes the distributed template in his game space. The facility is applied to a predetermined range, and facilities are moved or added as necessary to prepare for event execution. The event is executed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and various privileges (for example, templates, facilities, etc.) are given to the player according to the result. The template here can be said to be a problem given to a player at an event.

2. Configuration of Game System 1 The schematic configuration of the game system 1 is the same as that shown in FIG.

2.1. Configuration of Mobile Terminal 2 FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of the mobile terminal 2.

The portable terminal 2 advances the game according to the operation of the operation unit 23 by the player. Moreover, the portable terminal 2 connects to the server 3 via the base station 4, the mobile communication network 5, the gateway 6, and the Internet 7 as necessary, and communicates with the server 3. For this purpose, the mobile terminal 2 includes a terminal communication unit 21, a terminal storage unit 22, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, and a terminal processing unit 25.
Of these configurations, the terminal communication unit 21, the terminal storage unit 22, the operation unit 23, and the display unit 24 are the same as those shown in FIG. .

  The terminal processing unit 25 includes one or a plurality of processors and their peripheral circuits. The terminal processing unit 25 controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 2 and is, for example, a CPU. The terminal processing unit 25 includes a terminal communication unit 21, a display unit so that various processes of the mobile terminal 2 are executed in an appropriate procedure based on a program stored in the terminal storage unit 22, an operation of the operation unit 23, and the like. The operation of 24 etc. is controlled. The terminal processing unit 25 executes processing based on programs (operating system program, driver program, application program, etc.) stored in the terminal storage unit 22. Further, the terminal processing unit 25 can execute a plurality of programs (such as application programs) in parallel.

2.1.1. Configuration of Terminal Processing Unit 25 The terminal processing unit 25 includes a game progression unit 251 ″, a template creation unit 252, a template application unit 253, and a third template application unit 255. Each of these units is a functional module realized by a program executed by a processor provided in the terminal processing unit 25. Or these each part may be mounted in the portable terminal 2 as firmware.
Of these configurations, the template creation unit 252 and the template application unit 253 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, processing by the game progression unit 251 ″ will be described.

  The game progress unit 251 ″ controls the start and progress of the game, and appropriately instructs the template creation unit 252, the template application unit 253, the third template application unit 255, and the like to execute the process.

  Specifically, when the start of the game is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progress unit 251 ″ displays the game progress screen 300.

  When the player is instructed to create a template via the operation unit 23, the game progress unit 251 ″ instructs the template creation unit 252 to execute the process.

  When the application of the template is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progress unit 251 ″ instructs the template application unit 253 to execute the process.

  When an event start notification is received from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21, the game progress unit 251 ″ instructs the third template application unit 255 to execute processing using the received event start notification as a parameter. .

  When another process is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the game progression unit 251 ″ executes the other process.

  Hereinafter, processing by the third template application unit 255 will be described.

  The third template application unit 255 acquires a template related to the event from the server 3 and applies the acquired template.

Specifically, the third template application unit 255 acquires a template related to the event from the server 3.
That is, the third template application unit 255 analyzes the given event start notification and identifies the event ID. In addition, when participation by the player is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23, the third template application unit 255 uses the player ID and the identified event ID as parameters to send an event participation request to the terminal communication unit. 21 to the server 3. In addition, the third template application unit 255 receives the ID of the template, the thumbnail image data, the type ID of each facility, and the arrangement position from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21. Then, the third template application unit 255 stores the received thumbnail image data in the terminal storage unit 22. The third template application unit 255 also displays the received template ID, the file name of the stored thumbnail image data, the received type ID and arrangement position of each facility in the template management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22. Store.

The third template application unit 255 applies the acquired template.
That is, the third template application unit 255 refers to the facility management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 and extracts the ID of each facility, the type ID, and the arrangement position in the game space. In addition, the third template application unit 255 counts the number of each type of facility extracted. Similarly, the third template application unit 255 refers to the template management table stored in the terminal storage unit 22 using the received template ID as a key, and arranges the corresponding template type ID and location in the template. Extract position. In addition, the third template application unit 255 counts the number of each type of facility extracted. Further, the third template application unit 255 converts the arrangement position in the extracted template into the arrangement position in the game space based on the coordinates indicating the range selected by the player via the operation unit 23. Then, for each type of facility, the third template application unit 255 compares the number of facilities of that type in the game space with the number of facilities of that type in the template, and depending on the result, game space The facility of that type in the template is moved to the location of the facility of that type in the template.

  Then, the third template application unit 255 ends the process.

2.2. Configuration of Server 3 FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of the server 3.

The server 3 registers and provides a template in response to a request from the mobile terminal 2. It also manages events and provides templates. For this purpose, the server 3 includes a server communication unit 31, a server storage unit 32 ′, and a server processing unit 33.
Note that, among these configurations, the server communication unit 31 is the same as that shown in FIG.

  The server storage unit 32 ′ includes, for example, at least one of a magnetic tape device, a magnetic disk device, and an optical disk device. The server storage unit 32 ′ stores an operating system program, a driver program, an application program, data, etc. used for processing in the server processing unit 33. For example, the server storage unit 32 'stores, as an application program, a game management program that registers and provides templates and manages events. In addition, the server storage unit 32 ′ includes, as data, a player management table for managing players (FIG. 5B), a template management table for managing templates (FIG. 5C), and an event management table for managing events (FIG. 5C). FIG. 13B) stores image data, video data, and the like related to the player, template, and the like. Further, the server storage unit 32 ′ may temporarily store temporary data related to a predetermined process.

  FIG. 13B shows an event management table. For each event, the event management table stores the ID of the event, the start date and time, the ID of the template used, the ID of the participating player, and the like.

  The server processing unit 33 includes one or a plurality of processors and their peripheral circuits. The server processing unit 33 comprehensively controls the overall operation of the server 3 and is, for example, a CPU. The server processing unit 33 controls the operation of the server communication unit 31 and the like so that various processes of the server 3 are executed in an appropriate procedure based on a program or the like stored in the server storage unit 32 '. The server processing unit 33 executes processing based on programs (operating system program, driver program, application program, etc.) stored in the server storage unit 32 '. Further, the server processing unit 33 can execute a plurality of programs (such as application programs) in parallel.

2.2.1. Configuration of Server Processing Unit 33 The server processing unit 33 includes a server control unit 331 ′, a template registration unit 332, a template providing unit 333, and an event management unit 334. Each of these units is a functional module realized by a program executed by a processor included in the server processing unit 33. Alternatively, each of these units may be mounted on the server 3 as firmware.
Of these configurations, the template registration unit 332 and the template providing unit 333 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, processing by the server control unit 331 'will be described.

  The server control unit 331 ′ controls the operation of the server, and instructs the template registration unit 332, the template providing unit 333, the event management unit 334 to execute processing as appropriate.

  Specifically, when a template registration request is received from the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31, the server control unit 331 ′ executes processing in the template registration unit 332 using the received template registration request as a parameter. Instruct.

  When receiving a template list provision request or a template provision request from the portable terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31, the server control unit 331 ′ processes the received template list provision request or the like as a parameter to the template provision unit 333. Is instructed to execute.

When there is an event whose start date and time has passed, the server control unit 331 ′ instructs the event management unit 334 to execute the process using the ID of the event as a parameter.
That is, the server control unit 331 ′ refers to the event management table stored in the server storage unit 32 ′ and extracts the ID and start date / time of each event. The server control unit 331 ′ acquires the current date and time from a clock (not shown). When there is an event whose acquired current date and time has passed the start date and time, the server control unit 331 ′ instructs the event management unit 334 to execute the process using the ID of the event as a parameter.

  When an event participation request is received from the portable terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31, the server control unit 331 'instructs the event management unit 334 to execute processing using the received event participation request as a parameter.

  When another request is received from the portable terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31, the server control unit 331 'executes another corresponding process.

  Hereinafter, processing by the event management unit 334 will be described.

  The event management unit 334 transmits an event start notification to the mobile terminal 2. In addition, the event management unit 334 acquires a template related to the event from the server storage unit 32 ′, and transmits the acquired template to the mobile terminal 2.

Specifically, when an event ID is given, the event management unit 334 transmits an event start notification to the mobile terminal 2.
In other words, the event management unit 334 refers to the player management table stored in the server storage unit 32 ′ and identifies each player. Then, the event management unit 334 transmits an event start notification to the portable terminal 2 of each player specified via the server communication unit 31 using the given event ID as a parameter.

  Then, the event management unit 334 ends the process.

On the other hand, when an event participation request is given, the event management unit 334 causes the player to participate in the corresponding event.
In other words, the event management unit 334 analyzes the given event participation request and identifies the event ID and the player ID. Then, the event management unit 334 refers to the event management table stored in the server storage unit 32 ′ using the specified event ID as a key, and stores the specified player ID as a player participating in the corresponding event. To do.

The event management unit 334 acquires a template related to the corresponding event from the server storage unit 32 ′.
In other words, the event management unit 334 refers to the event management table stored in the server storage unit 32 ′ using the identified event ID as a key, and extracts the ID of the template related to the corresponding event. Then, the event management unit 334 refers to the template management table stored in the server storage unit 32 ′ using the extracted template ID as a key, and the file name of the thumbnail image data of the corresponding template, the type ID of each facility, Extract placement position. In addition, the event management unit 334 acquires thumbnail image data corresponding to the extracted file name from the server storage unit 32 ′.

The event management unit 334 transmits the acquired template to the mobile terminal 2.
That is, the event management unit 334 transmits the acquired thumbnail image data of the template, the type ID and the arrangement position of each facility to the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31.

  Then, the event management unit 334 ends the process.

3. Operation of Game System 1 FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the mobile terminal 2.
The operation flow described below is executed mainly by the terminal processing unit 25 in cooperation with each element of the mobile terminal 2 based on a program stored in the terminal storage unit 22 in advance.

FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the game progression unit 251 ″.
Of these steps, steps S100 to S108 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  When the event start notification is received from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21 (step S400—Yes), the game progression unit 251 ″ uses the received event start notification as a parameter to the third template application unit 255. An instruction to execute the process is given (step S402).

  FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the third template application unit 255.

  The third template application unit 255 acquires a template related to the event from the server 3 (step S410).

  The third template application unit 255 applies the acquired template (step S412). Then, the third template application unit 255 ends the process.

  On the other hand, when another process is instructed by the player via the operation unit 23 (No in step S400), the game progressing unit 251 ″ executes the other process (step S110).

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the server 3.
The operation flow described below is executed mainly by the server processing unit 33 in cooperation with each element of the server 3 based on a program stored in advance in the server storage unit 32 ′.

FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the server control unit 331 ′.
Of these steps, steps S200 to S206 are the same as those shown in FIG. 7A, and thus the description thereof is omitted below.

  When there is an event whose start date and time has elapsed (step S500-Yes), the server control unit 331 'instructs the event management unit 334 to execute the process using the event ID as a parameter (step S502).

  FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the event management unit 334.

  When the event ID is given, the event management unit 334 transmits an event start notification to the mobile terminal 2 (step S510). Then, the event management unit 334 ends the process.

  On the other hand, when an event participation request is received from the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31 (step S504—Yes), the server control unit 331 ′ uses the received event participation request as a parameter to the event management unit 334. The execution of the process is instructed (step S506).

  FIG. 15C is a diagram illustrating another example of the operation flow of the event management unit 334.

  When the event participation request is given, the event management unit 334 causes the player to participate in the corresponding event (step S520).

  The event management unit 334 acquires a template related to the corresponding event from the server storage unit 32 '(step S522).

  The event management unit 334 transmits the acquired template to the mobile terminal 2 (step S524). Then, the event management unit 334 ends the process.

  On the other hand, when another request is received from the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31 (step S504-No), the server control unit 331 'executes another corresponding process (step S208).

  As described above, by making it possible to distribute ready-made templates, it is possible to hold events according to the arrangement of facilities, improve the interest of the city-building game, and continue to attract players to the game. It becomes possible.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, a pre-made template is distributed according to the event, but not only the template is used when the event is executed, but also various facilities are arranged and played. In the case of a so-called tutorial for the purpose of making it easy to understand what should be understood, templates having different uses such as a balance type and a resource protection type may be provided.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although creation and application of a template shall be performed with the portable terminal 2, you may perform with the server 3. FIG. In that case, the server 3 stores the facilities arranged in the game space for each player, and creates a template and / or a predetermined range in the game space for the player in accordance with an instruction from the player. Alternatively, application may be performed.

Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated by the example which changes arrangement | positioning of a facility based on the prescription | regulation of a template, the example which changes the kind of facility may be sufficient.
Further, the game items are not limited to so-called buildings, walls, and fences, and may be any game items such as soldiers and weapons capable of responding to attacks by other players.

  A computer program for causing a computer to realize the functions of the terminal processing unit 25 and the server processing unit 33 is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a semiconductor recording medium, a magnetic recording medium, or an optical recording medium. May be provided in the form and installed in the terminal storage unit 22 and the server storage unit 32 from the recording medium using a known setup program or the like.

  It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, substitutions, and modifications can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 2 Portable terminal 21 Terminal communication part 22 Terminal memory | storage part 23 Operation part 24 Display part 25 Terminal process part 251 Game progress part 252 Template preparation part 253 Template application part 254 2nd template application part 255 3rd template application part 3 Server Reference Signs List 31 Server communication unit 32 Server storage unit 33 Server processing unit 331 Server control unit 332 Template registration unit 333 Template provision unit 334 Event management unit 4 Base station 5 Mobile communication network 6 Gateway 7 Internet

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A computer control method that includes a storage unit that stores a template that defines an arrangement position of a game medium for each player, and advances the game by arranging the game medium in the game space based on an instruction from the player, When the template is applied in the game space, the computer
A game medium possessed by the player is arranged at an arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template;
In a case where the player does not have a game medium corresponding to the arrangement position defined by the template, an arrangement position in which the player does not have a corresponding game medium among the arrangement positions defined by the template Informing the player of game media corresponding to
And a computer control method. In that the notification, wherein the player of the corresponding game content corresponding to the arrangement position which is not possessed, further notifies the game medium when the game medium is the same type as the player is not in possession of claim 1 Computer control method. 3. The display apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising outputting display data for purchasing a game medium that the player does not have , corresponding to an arrangement position that the player does not have the corresponding game medium. Computer control method. A computer control method that includes a storage unit that stores a template that defines an arrangement position of a game medium for each player, and advances the game by arranging the game medium in the game space based on an instruction from the player, When the template is applied in the game space, the computer
A game medium arranged in the game space is arranged at an arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template;
Of the game media defined by the template, when the player possesses a game media that is not arranged in the game space, the game media possessed by the player is defined by the template. Arrange at the position of the game medium,
And a computer control method. A computer control method that includes a storage unit that stores a template that defines an arrangement position of a game medium for each player, and advances the game by arranging the game medium in the game space based on an instruction from the player, When the template is applied in the game space, the computer
A game medium arranged in the game space is arranged at an arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template;
Moving game media not defined by the template from game spaces arranged in the game space from the game space to a space for storing game media not arranged in the game space ;
And a computer control method. A computer control program that includes a storage unit that stores a template that defines an arrangement position of a game medium for each player, and advances the game by arranging the game medium in the game space based on an instruction from the player, When a template is applied in the game space, the computer
A game medium possessed by a player is arranged at an arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template;
In a case where the player does not have a game medium corresponding to the arrangement position defined by the template, an arrangement position in which the player does not have a corresponding game medium among the arrangement positions defined by the template Informing the player of game media corresponding to
A computer control program characterized by causing the above to be executed. A computer control program that includes a storage unit that stores a template that defines an arrangement position of a game medium for each player, and advances the game by arranging the game medium in the game space based on an instruction from the player, When a template is applied in the game space, the computer
Placing the game medium arranged in the game space at the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template;
Of the game media defined by the template, when the player possesses a game media that is not arranged in the game space, the game media possessed by the player is defined by the template. Arrange at the position of the game medium,
A computer control program characterized by causing the above to be executed. A computer control program that includes a storage unit that stores a template that defines an arrangement position of a game medium for each player, and advances the game by arranging the game medium in the game space based on an instruction from the player, When a template is applied in the game space, the computer
Placing the game medium arranged in the game space at the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template;
Moving game media not defined by the template from game spaces arranged in the game space from the game space to a space for storing game media not arranged in the game space ;
A computer control program characterized by causing the above to be executed. A computer that advances a game by arranging a game medium in a game space based on an instruction from a player,
A storage unit for storing a template for defining the arrangement position of the game medium for each player;
A template application unit that applies the template to the game space;
When the template is applied, the template application unit arranges the game medium possessed by the player at the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template, and corresponds to the arrangement position defined by the template. If the player does not have a game medium, the game medium corresponding to the position where the player does not have the corresponding game medium out of the arrangement positions defined by the template is notified to the player ;
A computer characterized by that. A computer that advances a game by arranging a game medium in a game space based on an instruction from a player,
A storage unit for storing a template for defining the arrangement position of the game medium for each player;
A template application unit that applies the template to the game space;
When the template is applied, the template application unit arranges the game medium arranged in the game space at the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template, and the game defined by the template When the player possesses a game medium that is not arranged in the game space, the game medium possessed by the player is arranged at the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template. Let
A computer characterized by that. A computer that advances a game by arranging a game medium in a game space based on an instruction from a player,
A storage unit for storing a template for defining the arrangement position of the game medium for each player;
A template application unit that applies the template to the game space;
When the template is applied, the template application unit arranges the game medium arranged in the game space at the arrangement position of the game medium defined by the template, and arranged in the game space. Moving game media not defined by the template from the game space to a space for storing game media that are not arranged in the game space ;
A computer characterized by that.

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