JP5771587B2 - GAME CONTROL DEVICE, PROGRAM, GAME SYSTEM - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  One of the features of the above-described social game is that it has a richer communication function for interacting with users than conventional online games. In social games, for example, in addition to cooperative play with other users (friends), information exchange by communicating with friends such as greetings and contacts with friends, gifts of items on the game with friends or items An exchange has been made. As an example of such a social game, a digital card game (Dragon Collection (registered trademark)) described in Non-Patent Document 1 below is known.

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

  Some of the social games described above have a function of performing a battle using characters between users, or a function of performing a battle between user and game characters. This battle is performed between a user and an opponent. It was a so-called turn-based battle in which attacks were alternately performed with (other users or game characters). In this turn-based battle, the order of attacks is fixed, and the game must be monotonous. On the other hand, a confrontation control method is conceivable in which a command input for the next action of the character is permitted after a time set for each character has elapsed from the time of the action of the character. However, in the case of this control method, depending on the time set for each character, for example, the attack of all the characters used by one user in the battle between users ends quickly, and the remaining battle time is determined by the other user. There is a risk that the game will be out of balance as a battle game, such as only waiting for the character's attack.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described viewpoints. When a battle is performed between a user and an opponent using a plurality of objects such as characters, the timing at which each object is involved in the battle is appropriately set. An object of the present invention is to provide a game control device, a game control method, a program, and a game system that can be used.

A first aspect of the present invention is a game control device that controls a battle game in which a battle is performed using an object between a user and an opponent.
This game control device
First acquisition means (51) for acquiring a first parameter associated with each object from a storage device that stores the first parameter in association with the object;
An association means (52) for associating a plurality of objects used for the battle with the user;
Ordering means (53) for determining the order of each of the plurality of objects involved in the battle based on the input information of the user;
Timing at which each object whose order is determined by the ordering means (53) is involved in the battle based on the ratio of the first parameter of each of the plurality of objects to the sum of the first parameters of the plurality of objects A timing setting means (54) for setting within a predetermined period in which the battle is performed;
Battle execution means (55) for executing the battle by causing each object to participate in the battle in order at the timing set by the timing setting means (54);
Is provided.

The game control device according to the present invention may be a stand-alone game machine used by a user alone, or wirelessly or wiredly with the communication terminal in order to display a game on the user's communication terminal. It may be an information processing apparatus such as a server that can establish communication.
In the present invention, the “storage device” is not limited to the one built in the game control device, and may be an external device accessible from the game control device.
In the present invention, the “object” includes, for example, characters and items on the game. The character is, for example, a virtual person or creature on the game, a monster, or the like, and includes characters displayed on a card.

  In the present invention, “use” an object for a battle means that the object participates in the battle, and has an influence on data (for example, HP (Hit Point)) on the battle corresponding to the opponent. It does not necessarily mean that an opportunity to give or influence is given. On the other hand, an object “involved” in a battle means that the object used for the battle has an influence on the data on the battle corresponding to the opponent or an opportunity to have an influence is given. To do.

  In the present invention, “user input information” refers to, for example, a user input for pressing a predetermined operation button on a game machine or a communication terminal, or a touch on a display screen for a game machine or a communication terminal having a touch panel function. Although it is information based on the user input of operation, it is not restricted to such an input form. The user input may be a game machine equipped with an acceleration sensor, an operation input by shaking a communication terminal, or an operation input by gesture (gesture input). In the gesture input, the game machine or the communication terminal recognizes an image of the gesture by performing a predetermined gesture with respect to the game machine having the imaging function or the communication terminal, and recognizes the operation input associated with the gesture in advance. In the case of a game machine or a communication terminal capable of executing a voice recognition program, user input may be performed by inputting voice.

  In this game control device, the order in which each of the plurality of objects used by the user in the battle is involved is determined based on the user input information. Then, based on the ratio of the first parameter of each of the plurality of objects to the sum of the first parameters of the plurality of objects, the timing at which each object whose order is determined is involved in the battle is performed. It is set within a predetermined period. Within a predetermined period of time when the battle is performed, the objects are sequentially involved in the battle based on the size of the above ratio. Therefore, when a battle is performed using a plurality of objects, the timing at which each object is involved in the battle is determined. Can be set appropriately. For example, in a battle between a user who uses a plurality of characters having a relatively large first parameter value and a user who uses a plurality of characters having a relatively small first parameter value, each object is involved in the battle. Since the timing is determined by the above ratio, it is difficult for the timing at which each object is involved in the battle to be greatly biased depending on the value of the first parameter.

The game control apparatus may further include first presenting means (56) for presenting, to the user, a timing at which each of the plurality of objects is involved in the battle within the predetermined period. The timing presentation method may be displayed on a game image or may be output as a sound.
In this configuration, the user can recognize the timing at which each object is involved in the battle, and the user can easily recognize the progress of the entire battle. In addition, the timing to show may be only before a battle | competition and may be before a battle | competition and during a battle | competition.

The game control apparatus may further include second presentation means (57) for arranging and presenting the plurality of objects to the user in the order determined by the ordering means (53). The arrangement direction may be appropriately set. For example, the arrangement direction may be a horizontal direction or a vertical direction with respect to the display screen.
With this configuration, it becomes easy for the user to visually recognize the order of involvement of the objects determined by the user's input.

In the game control device, second acquisition means (58) for acquiring the second parameter for each object from a storage device that stores the second parameter in association with the object;
Changing means (59) for changing the second parameter of the object and / or the second parameter of another object other than the object based on the order or timing with which the object is involved in the battle. ,
The battle execution means (55) may execute the battle based on a second parameter in the battle of each object involved in the battle.
In this configuration, the battle is executed based on the second parameter associated with each object used for the battle, but the second parameter applied to the battle is based on the order or timing with which each object is involved. Be changed. Therefore, in order to win the battle, considering the effect of the change of the second parameter that each object gives to itself or other objects, the selection of the object used for the battle and the order in which each object is involved in the battle are determined. Since it makes the user think, a highly strategic game can be realized.

The said game control apparatus WHEREIN: The said matching means (52) may restrict | limit the number of the some object which the said user uses for the said battle | competition to less than predetermined number. That is, the number of objects used by the user for the battle may be limited to a predetermined number.
By limiting the number of objects, the user can be made to carefully select an object to be used for a battle from among objects that the user can select, thereby realizing a more strategic game. Note that the number of objects used by the user in the battle may be set indirectly, for example, by limiting the sum of the first parameter and / or the second parameter associated with the object used in the battle. .

The said game control apparatus WHEREIN: The said matching means (52) may determine the said predetermined number according to the progress degree or progress state on the said user's game.
In this configuration, “degree of progress” means the degree of progress of the user's game, and may be, for example, the progress level, skill level, or point value on the game of the user. In the case of a stage or area, the degree of progress of the stage or area may be used. The “progress level” may be the progress level of any game element when a plurality of game elements are included in one game.
In this configuration, the “progress status” may be any information as long as it is information regarding the status of the game progress by the user. The progress state may be, for example, the above-described exemplary progress degree itself, or the speed of increase in the progress degree (for example, the speed of progress of the stage).
With this configuration, the user can use more objects in the battle as the game progresses or depending on the progress of the game, so that the battle ability is improved. Therefore, for example, it is possible to set a match for a match according to the user's progress level (for example, a match between advanced users or a match between beginner users).
In addition, when the second parameter is changed based on the order or timing at which the objects are involved in the battle, as the number of objects that can be used by the user increases, the selection of the objects used for the battle and the battle of each object The user is made to think more deeply about the order of involvement. Therefore, the game can be set according to the progress of the game.

In the game control device, at the start of the battle, predetermined points are assigned to the user and the opponent,
The battle execution means (55) decreases or increases the opponent's points based on the second parameter in the battle of each object that the user is involved in the battle, and the opponent's points are a predetermined value. It may be determined that the user has won the game.
In this configuration, the user can win the battle if the opponent's point is set to the predetermined value earlier than the opponent sets the user's point to the predetermined value. From this point of view, it is more advantageous for the user to involve an object (for example, an object having a large second parameter) whose original second parameter is advantageous for the battle among the plurality of objects used by the user. . On the other hand, depending on the order or timing at which the objects are involved in the battle, the second parameter of the objects involved in the later order or timing is advantageous for the battle (for example, the second parameter is increased). ) Since it can be changed, it is also possible to determine the object to be involved first from that viewpoint. Therefore, with the above-described configuration, it is possible to realize a battle game with higher strategy.

  The game control device receives user input information before or after the timing set by the timing setting means (54), and a difference between the timing and the input timing at which the input information is received is predetermined. Evaluation means (60) for evaluating whether or not the above condition is satisfied may be provided. By providing the evaluation means (60), the user pays more attention to the battle so as not to miss the timing during the predetermined period in which the battle is performed, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

A second aspect of the present invention is a game control method for controlling a battle game in which a battle using an object is performed between a user and an opponent.
This game control method
Obtaining a first parameter associated with each object from a storage device that stores the first parameter in association with the object;
Associating a plurality of objects used in a match with a user;
Determining an order in which each of the plurality of objects is involved in the battle based on the input information of the user;
Based on the ratio of the first parameter of each of the plurality of objects to the sum of the first parameters of the plurality of objects, the battle is performed at a timing at which each of the objects determined in order is involved in the battle. Setting within a predetermined period;
Executing the battle by causing each object to participate in the battle in order at the set timing;
Is provided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in order to control a battle game in which a battle is performed using an object between a user and an opponent,
A function of acquiring a first parameter associated with each object from a storage device that stores the first parameter in association with the object;
A function that associates multiple objects used in a match with the user,
A function of determining an order in which each of the plurality of objects is involved in the battle based on input information of the user;
Based on the ratio of the first parameter of each of the plurality of objects to the sum of the first parameters of the plurality of objects, the battle is performed at a timing at which each of the objects determined in order is involved in the battle. Functions set within a predetermined period, and
A function of executing the battle by causing each object to participate in the battle in order at the set timing;
It is a program for realizing.

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

A fourth aspect of the present invention includes a communication terminal (10) and a server (20) accessed from the communication terminal (10), and performs a battle using an object between a user and an opponent. A game system for controlling a game.
This game system
First acquisition means (51) for acquiring a first parameter associated with each object from a storage device storing the first parameter in association with the object;
Corresponding means (52) for associating a plurality of objects used for a battle with a user,
Ordering means (53) for determining the order of each of the plurality of objects involved in the battle based on the input information of the user;
Timing at which each object whose order is determined by the ordering means (53) is involved in the battle based on the ratio of the first parameter of each of the plurality of objects to the sum of the first parameters of the plurality of objects A timing setting means (54) for setting within a predetermined period in which the battle is performed, and
A battle execution unit (55) for executing the battle by causing each object to participate in the battle in order at the timing set by the timing setting unit (54);
Either one of the communication terminal (10) and the server (20) includes these means.

  In the above, in order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the reference numerals shown in the drawings are appropriately described in parentheses, but this restricts the game control device and the like according to the present invention to the illustrated embodiment. It is not a thing.

  According to the game control device, the game control method, the program, and the game system of the present invention, when a battle is performed using a plurality of objects such as characters between the user and the opponent, each object is involved in the battle. Timing can be set appropriately.

The figure which shows the basic composition of the game system of embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the external appearance of the communication terminal of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the communication terminal of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the game server of embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the database server of embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of a user database. The figure which shows the structural example of a card database. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal. The figure which illustrates the activation timing of each card | curd in the battle period of a user and an opponent. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal. The functional block diagram of the game control apparatus of embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the process of the game of embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the setting process of activation timing. The flowchart which shows an example of a battle process. The functional block diagram of the game control apparatus which concerns on a modification. The figure which shows the structural example of the card database which concerns on a modification. The figure which shows the structural example of a skill database. The functional block diagram of the game control apparatus which concerns on a modification. The figure which illustrates a series of web pages displayed in a user's communication terminal in a modification. The figure which shows the example of assignment between a communication terminal, a game server, and a database server about each function of the game control apparatus of embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
In the following description, a monster card (or simply a card) is an example of an object of the present invention. A battle use card is an example of a plurality of objects used for a battle. The card being activated in a battle is an example of the object of the present invention involved in a battle.
Hereinafter, a battle game in which cards are activated in order during the battle period will be described. However, an Nth card (N: an integer of 1 or more) may be simply referred to as an “Nth card”.

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

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

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

  The CPU 11 loads the web browser in the ROM 12 into the RAM 13 and executes it. And CPU11 is based on the appropriate designation | designated of URL (Uniform Resource Locator) input to a user by the instruction | indication input part 15 grade | etc., Data for displaying a web page from the game server 20 via the communication interface part 17, That is, data of an object such as an HTML (HyperText Markup Language) document and an image associated with the document (hereinafter collectively referred to as “HTML data” as appropriate) is acquired via the communication interface unit 17. Run a web browser to interpret the HTML data. The communication terminal 10 may be mounted with various plug-ins for extending the browser function of the web browser. An example of such a plug-in is a flash player by Adobe Systems (USA). Alternatively, the HTML data in this embodiment may be in the HTML5 format having a moving image and audio playback function.

  The web browser performs communication with the game server 20 in accordance with HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol). When the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) or menu on the web page is selected by the user operating the instruction input unit 15, the web browser sends an HTTP request including the selection result to the game server 20 for updating the web page. Send to. The web browser acquires HTML data from the game server 20 as an HTTP response, interprets it, and displays the web page on the display unit 16 via the image processing unit 14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The type of game realized by the game server 20 of the present embodiment is not particularly limited, but in the following, as an example of a game realized by the game server 20 for convenience of description of the embodiment, a user communication terminal In response to an operation on the game 10, a battle game is performed in which a battle is performed using monster cards (hereinafter, simply referred to as “cards”) that are virtually held on the game between users or between the user and the CPU. Hereinafter, this battle game is simply referred to as “game” or “game of the present embodiment” as appropriate.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the user database 31 applied in the game of the present embodiment. In this example, the user database 31 includes information about each item of a user name, a user image, a progress level, HP, and an available cost for each user ID (user identification information). Information included in the user database 31 can be updated sequentially by the game server 20.

In the following description, the user ID included in the user database 31 or data for each user name (to be described later) specifying the user is generically referred to as user data. The data of each item constituting the user data is as follows.
-User name A user name is a user name displayed in order to identify the user of the communication terminal 10 at the time of execution of a game. The user name is, for example, a text having a predetermined length or less designated in advance by the user. The user name is a name that identifies the user on the network environment (or game community) provided by the game server 20.
-User image A user image is an image displayed in order to specify the user of the communication terminal 10 at the time of execution of a game, for example, may be an avatar image previously selected by the user.
Progress level Data indicating the degree of progress in the user's game, which is a value that increases as the game progresses by the user. For example, the progress level is, for example, a level value in a range from Lv1 (level 1) to Lv100 (level 100). The progress level increases according to a rule defined in advance in the game of the present embodiment. The progress level may increase, for example, as the number of wins by the user in the battle or the winning percentage in the battle increases.
・ HP
HP (Hit Point) is a variable indicating the initial physical strength in the user's battle. The value of HP may be set to increase as the progress level increases.
-Usable Cost As will be described later, in the game of the present embodiment, a cost is associated with each card. The usable cost is an upper limit value of the sum of the costs of cards that can be used by the user in one battle. That is, the user may be required to select a card to be used in the battle so that the total cost of each card is equal to or lower than the usable cost in one battle. The available cost may be set to a larger value as the progress level becomes larger, for example.
It is not indispensable to set the usable cost, that is, to set the upper limit value of the total cost of the cards that the user can use in one battle.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the game database 32 stores and updates information related to the progress of the game executed by the game server 20 based on the access from the game server 20. Information relating to the progress of the game may include various information depending on the nature of the game. Taking the case of the game of this embodiment as an example, the information related to the progress of the game includes the results of battles between different users. The game database 32 further stores a card database.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the card database. As shown in FIG. 7, the card database includes information about each user's possession card (monster card associated with each user) for each user ID. Each possessed card is associated with information on parameters (attack power, cost) and order of activation. In FIG. 7, the user's possessed card is represented by a card identification code (C1, C3, etc.). Although not shown in FIG. 7, each possessed card may be associated with image data of a monster character displayed on the card.

The attack power of the card is a parameter referred to in the battle. The higher the attack power of the card, the more HP of the battle opponent can be reduced.
The cost of the card is a parameter that is referred to when the user considers whether or not the card is used as a battle use card. As described above, the total cost of the battle use card may be limited to a usable cost or less. In addition, although the cost of a card | curd may be set large, so that attack power is large, it is not restricted to it.
As will be described later, the game according to the present embodiment is configured such that the user can specify the order in which each card is activated (that is, involved in the battle) for a plurality of battle use cards. The information of the item of “activation order” in the card database includes information on whether or not each card is selected as a battle use card, and information on the order of activation in the battle when selected. Specifically, a card whose “activation order” is “0” indicates that it is not selected as a battle use card. Cards whose “order of activation” is other than “0” are configured to indicate the order of activation in the battle.

(5) Game of this embodiment Hereinafter, the game of this embodiment is demonstrated, referring FIGS. 8 to 9 and FIGS. 11 to 12 are diagrams each illustrating an example of a web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 when performing a battle process in the game of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram exemplifying a timing at which each card is activated in the battle period between the user and the battle opponent (hereinafter, referred to as “activation timing” as appropriate) in the battle process in the game of the present embodiment. In the following, a user whose processing target user name is “KNM” (hereinafter referred to as user KNM) will be described as an example.
In the following description, menus, marks and the like displayed on the web page displayed on the communication terminal 10 are arranged at desired positions on the web page, and are menus visually recognized on the communication terminal 10. The position on the display screen of the mark and the like can be changed by scrolling the web page by the user's direction instruction button or touch panel operation.

The web page P0 of FIG. 8 is an example of the top page of the game of this embodiment, and is configured according to individual user IDs. 8 includes a user image display area 101, a user data display area 102, and a menu display area 103.
The user image display area 101 is an area where a user image included in the user data of the user KNM to be processed is displayed.
The user data display area 102 is an area in which “progress level” (simply “level” in the figure), “HP”, and “card number” data of the user KNM to be processed is displayed. The “card number” is the total number of cards owned by the user. As illustrated in FIG. 8, when “number of cards” is written as “40/60”, the user has 40 cards and the maximum number of cards that can be held is 60. Indicates. The maximum number of cards that can be held may be determined according to the user's progress level.
The menu display area 103 is an area where a basic menu provided in the game of the present embodiment is displayed, and FIG. 8 shows an example where a menu m1 (“battle”) is provided. Although not shown, another menu for executing a game other than the battle may be provided.

When the menu m1 is selected and operated on the web page P0, the web page is updated as indicated by P1. In this web page P1, information about the battle use card currently set by the user to be processed is displayed. The web page P1 includes display areas 201 to 203 and a menu m12 (“Next”).
In the display area 201, the current battle use cards set for the user KNM are arranged and displayed in the order of activation in the battle. In this example, a card group G1 composed of five cards as a battle use card is arranged in the horizontal direction on the display screen 16a. The display area 201 further displays the total attack power, total use cost, and HP of the battle use card. The total attack power is the total attack power of the five battle cards. The total use cost (32 in the example in the figure) is the sum of the costs of five battle use cards. In this case, “32/40” displayed as an example means that the usable cost of the user KNM is 40. HP is a value of HP associated with the user KNM (920 in the example in the figure; a value written in the user data).

Any card can be selected from the card group G1 displayed in the display area 201 by a selection operation by the user. Although FIG. 8 shows an example in which the second card is selected, the selected card is displayed in a different manner from the unselected card so that the selected card can be seen. Is preferred.
The display area 202 includes a menu m10 (“change card”) for changing the card to another card along with information (card ID, attack power and cost) about the card selected from the card group G1. And a menu m11 (“Remove”) for removing the card from the battle use card.
In the display area 203, a marker group IND composed of five number markers corresponding to each card included in the card group G1 is displayed along an arrow marker TM indicating a time axis moving in the right direction. The number indicated by each number indicator indicates the order in which the corresponding card is activated. For example, the number sign indicating “3” corresponds to the third card to be activated in the card group G1. The position of each number mark along the arrow mark TM represents the approximate timing at which each corresponding card is activated during the battle period.
The menu m12 (“next”) is a menu for confirming the battle use card and proceeding to the next.

For example, when the menu m10 (“change card”) is selected and operated on the web page P1, the web page is updated as shown in P2. Since the second card is selected in the display area 201 of the web page P1, the web page P2 is a web page for selecting a new second card. On the web page P2, a list of possessed cards of the user KNM is displayed, and any one of the retained cards can be selected as a new second card. At this time, as shown on the web page P2, it is preferable to display the attack power and cost of the card in association with each possessed card. When any card is selected on the web page P2, the process returns to the web page P1. When a new card is selected as the second card, the display content (monster character display) of the second card, the total attack power and the total use cost in the display area 201 are thereby updated.
Although not shown, for example, when the menu m11 (“Remove”) is selected on the web page P1, the web page is updated so that the card selected in the display area 201 of the web page P1 is hidden, As a result, the user can know that the card has been removed from the battle use card. If any of the cards is hidden, select a menu m10 ("Change Card") with the hidden area selected, so that a new battle card can be assigned to the user's possessed card. It may be possible to select from among them.

  When the menu m12 ("Next") is selected and operated on the web page P1, the web page is updated as shown in P3 of FIG. 9, and a list of other users who are battle opponents is displayed. When any user is selected as a battle partner from the list, the web page is updated as shown in P4. In this example, an example in which a battle is performed between the user KNM and the user ABC is shown. In the web page P4, when the menu m20 described as “battle start” is selected and operated, the battle is executed.

  FIG. 10 illustrates the activation timing during the battle period of the five battle use cards of each user in the battle performed between the user KNM and the user ABC. In FIG. 10, the battle period is between the battle start time ts and the battle end time te, and is a predetermined time such as 2 minutes, for example. Moreover, each code | symbol in FIG. 10 is defined as follows.

Time ta1 to ta5: within the battle period, the activation timing of each card activated first to fifth among the battle use cards of the user KNM to be processed (in the example of FIG. 10, time ta5 is the same as the battle end time te) )
Time tb1 to tb5: within the battle period, the activation timing of each card activated first to fifth among the battle use cards of the battle opponent ABC (in the example of FIG. 10, time tb5 is the same as the battle end time te)
TA1: Time from the battle start time ts to time ta1 when the first card of the user KNM is activated TA2: Time from time ta1 when the first card is activated for the user KNM to time ta2 when the second card is activated TA3: The time from the time ta2 at which the second card is activated to the time ta3 at which the third card is activated for the user KNM TA4: the fourth card is activated from the time ta3 at which the third card is activated for the user KNM Time to time ta4 TA5: For user KNM, time from time ta4 when the fourth card is activated to time ta5 when the fifth card is activated

Here, the times ta1 to ta5 are determined so that the battle period is distributed to each time of TA1 to TA5 according to the cost of each card that is activated first to fifth among the battle use cards of the user KNM. ing. For example, assuming that the time corresponding to the battle period is BT and the cost of each card activated first to fifth of the user KNM is c1 to c5, the activation timing based on the battle start time ts is as follows: It becomes as follows.
Total card cost Tc = c1 + c2 + c3 + c4 + c5
Time ta1 = (c1 / Tc) × BT
Time ta2 = ta1 + (c2 / Tc) × BT
Time ta3 = ta2 + (c3 / Tc) × BT
Time ta4 = ta3 + (c4 / Tc) × BT
The times tb1 to tb4 when the cards of the battle opponent user ABC are activated are determined in the same manner.

FIGS. 11 and 12 show examples of web pages displayed when each card is activated at the timing illustrated in FIG. 10 when a battle is executed between the user KNM and the user ABC.
Web page P5a is a web page when the first card of user ABC is activated at time tb1. As shown on the web page P5a, the activated first card of the user ABC is displayed so as to protrude downward from the other cards so that it can be easily recognized that it is activated. In the web page P5a, the display area 301 and the HP gauge G1 for arranging and displaying the battle use cards of the processing target user (in this case, the user KNM), and the battle use card of the battle partner (in this case, the user ABC) are displayed. A display area 302 and an HP gauge G2 that are arranged and displayed are included. This display format is the same for the other web pages P5b to P5f.
In the web page P5a, the HP of the user KNM is displayed lower than the initial state (not shown) according to the attack power of the first card of the activated user ABC.

The web page P5b is a web page when the first card of the user KNM is activated at time ta1. As shown on the web page P5b, the first card of the activated user KNM is displayed so as to protrude upward from the other cards, so that it is easy to recognize that it is activated. At this time, since the second card of the user ABC has not yet been activated, the first card of the user ABC remains protruding downward.
In the web page P5b, the HP of the user ABC is displayed lower than in the case of the web page P5a according to the attack power of the first card of the activated user KNM.

The web page P5c is a web page when the second card of the user KNM is activated at time ta2. As shown on the web page P5b, the second card of the activated user KNM is displayed so as to protrude upward from the other cards, so that it is easy to recognize that it is activated. For example, the monster character may not be displayed so that the first card of the user KNM is used. At time ta2, since the second card of user ABC has been activated (see FIG. 10), the second card of user ABC is displayed so as to protrude downward from the other cards.
In the web page P5c, the HP of the user ABC is displayed lower than in the case of the web page P5b according to the attack power of the second card of the activated user KNM.

The web page P5d is a web page when the third card of the user KNM is activated at time ta3. As shown on the web page P5c, the third card of the activated user KNM is displayed so as to protrude upward from the other cards, so that it is easy to recognize that it is activated. For example, the monster character may not be displayed so that the first and second cards of the user KNM are used. At the time ta3, the fourth card of the user ABC has already been activated (see FIG. 10), so that the fourth card of the user ABC is displayed so as to protrude downward from the other cards.
In the web page P5d, the HP of the user ABC is displayed lower than in the case of the web page P5c, according to the attack power of the third card of the activated user KNM.

The web page P5e is a web page when the fourth card of the user KNM is activated at time ta4. As shown on the web page P5e, the fourth card of the activated user KNM is displayed so as to protrude upward from the other cards, so that it is easy to recognize that it is activated. For example, the monster character may not be displayed so that the first to third cards of the user KNM are used. At the time ta4, the fourth card of the user ABC has been activated, and the fourth card of the user ABC protrudes downward from the other cards as in the web page P5d.
In the web page P5e, the HP of the user ABC is displayed lower than the case of the web page P5d according to the attack power of the fourth card of the activated user KNM.

The web page P5f is a web page when the fifth card of the users KNM and ABC is activated at time ta5 (= tb5, te). As shown on the web page P5f, the activated fifth card of the user KNM is displayed protruding above the other cards, and the activated user ABC fifth card is projected downward from the other cards. It is displayed and it is easy to recognize that it is activated. The first to fourth cards of the user KNM and the user ABC may be configured not to display a monster character, for example, so that it can be seen that they have been used.
In the web page P5f, the HPs of the user ABC and the user KNM are displayed lower than the case of the web page P5e, respectively, according to the attack power of the fifth card of the activated user KNM and the user ABC. In the example of the web page P5f, the case where the HP of the user ABC becomes zero is shown.

  On the web page P5g, text indicating that the user KNM has won the battle is displayed because the HP of the user ABC has become zero. In the example of this battle, the case where the user KNM wins because the HP of the user ABC becomes zero is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The victory or defeat may be determined according to the level of the remaining amount of HP at the time of the battle end time ts, that is, when the web page P5f is displayed.

(6) Overview of Functions Provided by Game Control Device Next, functions provided by the game control device in order to realize the above-described game of the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, the game server 20 and the database server 30 constitute a game control device. Hereinafter, functions implemented by the game control device of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 13, taking as an example the case where the game of the above-described embodiment is applied. FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions that play a main role in the game control apparatus of the present embodiment. In the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 13, the first presenting means 56 and the second presenting means 57 are not necessarily indispensable components for the present invention.

  The 1st acquisition means 51 is provided with the function which acquires the cost matched with each battle use card | curd from the user database 31 (memory | storage device) which matches and memorize | stores a cost (1st parameter) with a card | curd. In order to realize the function of the first acquisition means 51, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 accesses the card database of the user to be processed and the user who is the battle opponent, The cost of the 1st to 5th cards in which the item of “order of” is a number other than 0 is read and written in the RAM 23.

The association means 52 has a function of associating a plurality of cards used for battle (match), that is, battle use cards with the user.
In order to realize the function of the association means 52, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 acquires an HTTP request including input information of the user to be processed. When the input information includes a selection result of a card to be newly used as a battle use card among the possessed cards of the user and the order of the activation, the CPU 21 updates the card database based on the input information. For example, when any possessed card is selected as the second card, the value of “order of activation” corresponding to the selected retained card is set to 2 in the card database.
On the other hand, when the input information included in the HTTP request includes a selection operation result indicating that a specific card is removed from the battle use card, for example, the CPU 21 sets a value of “order of activation” corresponding to the specific card. Set to zero. As described above, in the card database, among the cards possessed by each user, a card whose “order of activation” is not zero is associated with the user as a battle use card. The input information is, for example, a selection input of any card in the display area 201, a selection operation input of menus m10 and m11, and a selection operation input of any card of the web page P2 in the web page P1 of FIG. It corresponds to.

The ordering means 53 has a function of determining the order to be activated in each battle of a plurality of battle use cards (that is, the order involved in the battle) based on user input information.
In order to realize the function of the ordering unit 53, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 acquires an HTTP request including input information of a processing target user, like the association unit 52. When the input information includes a selection result of a card to be newly used as a battle use card among the possessed cards of the user and the order of the activation, the CPU 21 updates the card database based on the input information. Thereby, the order of activation of a specific battle use card is determined. The input information corresponds to, for example, selection input of any card in the display area 201, selection operation input of the menu m10, and selection operation input of any card of the web page P2 in the web page P1 of FIG. To do.

The timing setting means 54 determines each card whose order is determined by the ordering means 53 based on the ratio of the cost (first parameter) of each of the plurality of battle use cards to the sum of the costs of the plurality of battle use cards. Timing to activate in battle (that is, to participate in a battle) is set within a predetermined battle period.
The function of the timing setting unit 54 can be realized as follows. When the CPU 21 of the game server 20 obtains an HTTP request including the selection operation result of the battle start menu (for example, menu m20 in FIG. 9), for example, the CPU 21 of the processing target user written in the RAM 23 Based on the cost, the activation timing of each of the first to fifth cards is calculated based on the battle start time. That is, times ta1 to ta5 are calculated as the activation timing of each card, for example, by the above-described formula. CPU21 calculates the activation timing of each card | curd of the user who becomes a battle other party similarly.
In the battle between users of this embodiment, since the order of activation of each card of each user and the timing of the activation are determined independently for each user, the order of activation in the entire battle is not fixed, and card selection And will vary depending on the ordering.

The battle execution means 55 has a function of executing a battle by sequentially activating each card within the battle period (involved in the battle) at the timing set by the timing setting means 54.
The function of the battle execution means 55 is realizable as follows, for example. When the CPU 21 of the game server 20 obtains an HTTP request including the selection operation result of the battle start menu (for example, the menu m20 in FIG. 9) and calculates the activation timing of each card of the user to be processed and the battle opponent, Process. That is, CPU21 reads HP (initial value) of a user and a battle partner of processing object from user data, and reads the value of the attack power of a battle use card from a card database. CPU21 is the reproduction | regeneration file (for example, file of SWF format) for reproducing | regenerating a battle on the communication terminal 10 for the activation timing of each card | curd of a user who is a process target, and a battle partner, HP, and attack power. Are generated and transmitted to the communication terminal 10. When the CPU 11 of the communication terminal 10 acquires the HTML data, the CPU 11 executes the reproduction file by the web browser and causes the display unit 16 to display the battle. When the reproduction file is executed, the CPU 11 calculates the remaining amount of HP of each user at the activation timing of the user to be processed and the battle partner. In other words, the CPU 11 updates the HP of the battle opponent based on the value of the attack power of the card at the time of activation of the card of the user to be processed, and the attack power of the card at the timing of activation of the card of the battle opponent. Based on the value, the HP of the user to be processed is updated. At this time, as the attack power of the activated card increases, the HP is updated such that the amount of decrease in the remaining amount of HP increases.
The method for realizing the function of the battle execution means 55 is not limited to the method described above. The CPU 21 calculates each activation timing, calculates the remaining amount of the HP of the user and the battle opponent at each activation timing, etc., and the motion of the card from the start of the battle to the end of the battle and the movement of the HP gauge ( A reproduction file for reproducing (animation) may be created and transmitted to the communication terminal 10 as HTML data. In this case, the CPU 11 of the communication terminal 10 performs processing for reproducing and displaying the file for reproduction by the web browser, but does not perform arithmetic processing such as calculating the remaining amount of HP.

The 1st presentation means 56 is provided with the function to show a user the timing which each of several battle use card | curds activates within a battle period (predetermined period). An example of this presentation method is a display example of the display area 203 of P1 in FIG. 8, in which a number indicator corresponding to each card is arranged at the position of the activation timing of each card on the time axis moving in the right direction. Is displayed. Note that the timing presentation method is not limited to displaying on a web page, and may be outputting sound. As described above, it is not essential to provide the first presentation means 56, but by providing the first presentation means 56, the user can recognize the activation timing of each card, and the user can recognize the progress of the entire battle. It becomes easy to do. In addition, the timing to show may be only before a battle and may be before a battle and during a battle.
In order to realize the first presentation unit 56, for example, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 calculates each activation timing in the same manner as the timing setting unit 54, and based on the activation timing, the display area 203 of each number indicator. Decide where to place it.

The second presenting means 57 has a function of arranging a plurality of battle use cards in the order determined by the ordering means 53 and presenting them to the user. An example of the presenting method is a display example of the display area 201 of P1 in FIG. 8, and the current battle use cards are arranged in the horizontal direction in the order of activation and displayed. The arrangement direction may be appropriately set. For example, the arrangement direction may be a horizontal direction or a vertical direction on the web page. As described above, it is not essential to provide the second presentation means 57, but by providing the second presentation means 57, it becomes easier for the user to visually recognize the order of involvement of the objects determined by the user's input. .
In order to realize the second presenting means 57, for example, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 accesses the card database, reads the value of the item “order of activation” among the cards held by the user to be processed, and the value The placement location in the display area 201 of each card is determined in the order indicated by.

(7) Flow of Battle Process of this Embodiment Next, an example of the battle process flow of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the activation timing setting process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of battle processing.
Note that the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 to 16 assume a case in which the processing target user KNM places a battle against the user ABC as a battle partner, as shown in FIGS.

14, when the CPU 21 of the game server 20 obtains an HTTP request including the selection operation result of the battle menu (for example, the menu m1 in FIG. 8) (step S10: YES), the following processing is performed. That is, the CPU 21 reads out the HP (initial value) of the user to be processed from the user data, reads out the attack power and cost values of the battle use card from the card database, and writes them in the RAM 23 (step S12). Next, the CPU 21 performs a process for setting the activation timing of the battle use card of the user to be processed (step S14). At this time, it is assumed that the order of activation of each battle use card is fixed. In the activation timing setting process, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 21 calculates the ratio of the cost of each of the activated cards to the sum of the costs of all battle cards (step S30). Next, the CPU 21 determines the activation timing of each card by distributing the battle period (known battle time) according to the ratio to each card (step S32).
In addition, CPU21 is complete | finished when not acquiring the said HTTP request (step S10: NO).

  Returning to FIG. 14, when the battle opponent is determined (step S <b> 16: YES), the CPU 21 reads the HP (initial value) of the battle opponent from the user data, and calculates the attack power and cost values of the battle use card. The data is read from the card database and written to the RAM 23 (step S18). Next, the CPU 21 performs an activation timing setting process for the battle opponent's battle use card (step S20). This activation timing setting process is performed as shown in FIG. 15 as in the case of the user to be processed. That is, the CPU 21 determines the activation timing of each card based on the ratio of the cost of the cards in each order to be activated to the sum of the costs of all battle cards (steps S30 and S32).

CPU21 will acquire the HTTP request containing the selection operation result of a battle start menu (for example, menu m20 of FIG. 9) (step S22: YES), the activation timing of each card | curd of the user who is a process target, and a battle other party, HP, and HTML data including the attack power value and a playback file for playing the battle on the communication terminal 10 is generated and transmitted to the communication terminal 10 (step S24). When the CPU 11 of the communication terminal 10 acquires the HTML data transmitted in step S24, the CPU 11 performs a battle process by executing the reproduction file using a web browser (step S26).
In the present embodiment, since the activation timing can be set individually based on the cost of the user to be processed and the battle use card of the battle opponent, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. By performing the setting process individually in steps S14 and S20, the calculation process can be distributed. However, the CPU 21 may execute the activation timing setting process collectively in step S20 without individually executing the activation timing setting processes in steps S14 and S20.

As shown in FIG. 16, a battle process is performed in the following procedures, for example.
First, the CPU 11 initializes variables m and n (m, n: an integer of 1 or more) (m = 1, n = 1) and starts a timer (step S40). When it is the activation timing of the m-th card of the user to be processed (step S42: YES), the battle opponent's HP value is lowered according to the attack power value of the card, and the battle opponent's HP HP is updated (step S44). If the HP of the battle opponent is not zero (step S46: NO), the CPU 11 increments the variable m (step S48). If it is not time to activate the m-th card of the user to be processed (step S42: NO), the process proceeds to step S50.
Similarly, when it is the activation timing of the nth card of the battle opponent (step S50: YES), the HP value of the user to be processed is decreased according to the attack power value of the card, The HP of the user to be processed is updated (step S52). If the processing target user's HP is not zero (step S54: NO), the CPU 11 increments the variable n (step S56). If it is not time to activate the nth card of the battle opponent (step S50: NO), the process proceeds to step S58.
While the predetermined time has not elapsed since the timer was started, that is, while the battle end time has not been reached (step S58: NO), the processes of steps S42 to S56 are repeatedly executed. When the HP of either the user to be processed or the battle partner becomes zero (step S46: YES or step S54: YES), or when the battle end time is reached (step S58: YES), the CPU 11 performs the battle. The battle result is sent to the game server 20 (step S60). When the HP of the processing target user becomes zero, it is determined that the battle opponent wins, and when the HP of the battle target becomes zero, it is determined that the processing target user wins. In addition, CPU11 may judge that the one with much HP remaining amount at that time is a victory, when battle is complete | finished without HP of neither the user of a process target, or a battle partner becoming zero.
In FIG. 16, the process is performed in the order of the user and the battle opponent, and the case where the process is advantageous to the user (that is, the process of reducing the HP of the battle opponent first) is shown, but this is limited to this case. Absent. Processing may be performed in the order of the battle opponent and the user.

  As described above, in this game control device, based on the input information of the user, the order of activation in the battle is determined for each of the user's multiple battle use cards (multiple objects). Then, based on the ratio of the cost (first parameter) of each of the plurality of battle use cards to the sum of the costs of the plurality of battle use cards, the activation timing of each card whose timing is determined (timing to participate in the battle) Is set within a predetermined battle period. Within a predetermined battle period, cards will be activated in the battle in order based on the magnitude of the ratio, so when performing a battle using a plurality of cards, the activation timing of each card can be set appropriately . For example, in a battle between a user who uses a plurality of cards with a relatively high cost value and a user who uses a plurality of cards with a relatively low cost value, the activation timing in the battle of each card is the above ratio Therefore, it is difficult for the activation timing of each card to be largely biased depending on the cost.

(8) Modifications In each embodiment described above, a monster card is given as an example of an object, but this is not a limitation. Any object can be used. For example, the object may include characters, items, etc. on the game, such as virtual persons, creatures, or monsters on the game, and these are displayed on the card as shown in this embodiment. Including those that are.
In the above-described embodiment, the cost of each card is given as an example of the first parameter, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first parameter may be any parameter as long as it is a constant or variable associated with an object such as a card. For example, the attack power value of each card may be used as the first parameter.
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the battle partner is the user ABC has been described as an example. However, the battle partner is not limited to the user. The battle opponent may be an object such as a character set by the CPU instead of a specific user.
In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the battle is performed on a one-to-one basis, but this is not a limitation. You may battle with three or more users. Even in that case, for each user, the timing setting means 54 activates each card whose order is determined based on the ratio of the cost of each card of the plurality of battle use cards to the sum of the costs of the plurality of battle use cards. Set the timing within the battle period. When performing a battle with three or more users, if any user's card is activated, the HPs of all other users are set according to the attack power of that card in the same way as when one battle opponent is used. It only has to be lowered.
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a card that is activated during a battle is projected upward or downward is displayed, but the method of displaying the activated card is not limited to this example. It may be shown that the card is activated by performing highlighting such as blinking the card itself.
Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiments will be further described.

(8-1) Modification 1
FIG. 17 shows a functional block diagram of the game control apparatus according to this modification. As shown in FIG. 17, the present modification is different from the functional block diagram of FIG. 13 in that a second acquisition unit 58 and a change unit 59 are added.
The 2nd acquisition means 58 is provided with the function which acquires the attack power for every battle use card | curd from the game database 32 (memory | storage device) which memorize | stores the card database which matches the attack power as a 2nd parameter with a card | curd.
The changing means 59 is a function for changing the attack power (second parameter) of the card and / or the attack power of other cards other than the card in the battle based on the order or timing at which the cards are activated in the battle. Is provided.
In this modification, the battle execution means 55 executes a battle based on the attack power (second parameter) of each card activated in the battle.

An example of a card database for realizing this modification is shown in FIG. The card database of FIG. 18 differs from that of FIG. 7 in that the possessed card may have a skill. The skill is an effect on the game in which the attack power of the card itself or the attack power of other cards other than the card is changed in the battle based on the order or timing at which the cards are activated in the battle. In FIG. 18, when the possessed card has a skill, a skill ID (SK1, SK2, etc.) for identifying the content of the skill is associated.
FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of the skill database. This skill database may be stored in the game database 32 in the same manner as the card database. As shown in FIG. 19, the skill database describes the skill ID and the skill contents in association with each other. In other words, in association with the skill ID, the condition for generating the effect by the skill of the card (order, activation timing, etc.) and the content of the effect by the skill (the attack value (second parameter) when activated (2nd parameter) fluctuation value (20% UP)) Etc.)).
In FIG. 19, the skill for changing the attack power of the card itself in the battle based on the order or timing of the cards in the battle is, for example, SK5, SK6, and the like. Skills for changing the attack power of other cards in the battle based on the order or timing at which the cards are activated in the battle are, for example, SK1 to SK3. For example, when the second card is C15 and the third card is C20, since the second card has skill SK1, the attack power of the third card C20 to be activated is 20 % Will increase.
The skills shown in FIG. 19 are merely examples, and various skill contents can be set. For example, a skill may be set to increase the attack power of other cards that are activated within a predetermined time with reference to the activation timing of a specific card, or the defense power within a predetermined time with reference to the activation timing of a specific card. May be increased (that is, the amount of decrease in HP may be reduced).

  In order to realize this modification, when generating the HTML data to be transmitted to the communication terminal 10 (step S24 in FIG. 14), the CPU 21 of the game server 20 refers to the card database and the skill database, If the user has a skill, the HTML data includes data for associating the battle use card with the content of the skill. The CPU 11 of the communication terminal 10 that has received the HTML data updates the battle opponent's HP based on the value of the attack power of the card at the processing target user's card activation timing, and at the battle opponent's card activation timing. Based on the attack power value of the card, the HP of the user to be processed is updated. At this time, if the attack power of the card of the user to be processed is a change target due to the effect of its own skill or the effect of the skill of another card of the user, the battle is based on the attack power after the change. Update the other party's HP. Furthermore, if the attack power of the battle opponent's card is subject to change due to the effect of its own skill or the effect of the skill of the other card of the battle opponent, Update the user's HP.

  As described above, in the present modification, the attack power (second parameter) associated with each battle use card is changed based on the order or timing at which the cards are activated. Therefore, in order for the user to win the battle, considering the effect of changing the attack power that each card gives to itself or other cards, the user considers the selection of the battle use card and the order in which each card is activated. Therefore, a highly strategic game can be realized.

  In addition, the effect of the skill mentioned above is provided for every user fundamentally. For example, in a battle between user A and user B, when a card having a specific skill is activated among the cards used by user A, the effect of the skill of the card is the card itself or other user A Demonstrated with cards. However, it is not limited to this case. The effect of the skill of the user A's card may be exhibited by the user B's card. For example, when the second card of user A has skill SK1 and this card is activated, the activation timing is the second card of user A, the second card of user B, the third card of user A If it is a card, the effect of skill SK1 to increase the attack power of the next activated card is not the user A's next card (third card) but the user B's second card ( That is, it may be demonstrated on the card that is activated next regardless of the user. In such a case, since the user A will consider the order of the cards while predicting the timing of the card activation of the user B, a more highly strategic game can be realized. At this time, by hiding the order of the battle opponent's cards, it becomes difficult to predict the activation timing of the battle opponent, so the game can be made more strategic. In addition, when performing a battle with three or more users, you may determine the object which the effect of the skill of a card is exhibited similarly.

In the game of the said embodiment, HP (predetermined point) is each allocated with respect to the user and the battle opponent at the time of a battle start. Then, the battle execution means 55 decreases the HP of the battle opponent based on the attack power (second parameter) of each card activated by the user in the battle, and the HP of the battle opponent is zero (predetermined value). ), The case where it is determined that the user has won has been described.
In this case, the user can win the battle if the battle opponent's HP is set to zero earlier than the battle opponent sets the user's HP to zero. From this point of view, it is advantageous for the user to activate a card having a large attack power (second parameter) among the user's battle use cards first in the battle.
On the other hand, if the card has skills, depending on the order or timing at which the card is activated in the battle, the attack power of the card itself and / or the card activated after that card is increased. be able to. From this point of view, it may be advantageous for the user to activate a skill card first. Therefore, with the configuration of the present modification, it is possible to realize a battle game with higher strategy.

  In addition, although embodiment mentioned above demonstrated the case where HP as one user's card | curd was reduced and the other user's point was reduced, it is not restricted to this case. For example, the predetermined point may be set to zero, and the point may be increased according to the activation of the card. In that case, it is determined that the one who reaches the predetermined value first among the user and the battle partner is losing.

(8-2) Modification 2
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the number of battle use cards of the user is five has been described, but the present invention is not limited to such a case. In the above-described embodiment, the association unit 52 may have a function of limiting the number of user's battle use cards (that is, the number of cards used by the user in one battle) within a predetermined number. By limiting the number of battle use cards, the user can be made to carefully select a battle use card from his / her own cards, and a more strategic game can be realized.
In order to realize this modification, the CPU 21 of the game server 20 sets the maximum number of cards that the user can select (5 in the case of FIG. 8) on the web page, for example, as shown in P1 of FIG. HTML data is generated as set.
Note that the number of battle use cards of the user may be set indirectly, for example, by limiting the sum of the cost (first parameter) and / or attack power (second parameter) of the battle use card. For example, in the example of the web page P1 of FIG. 8, as shown in the display area 201, the total cost of the user's battle use card is limited to 40 or less. In this case, the user can carefully select cards so that the attack power of each card is as large as possible and the total cost of the cards used for battle is less than 40, thus realizing a more strategic game. it can.

The association means 52 may determine the predetermined number in accordance with the degree of progress in the game of the user or the progress situation when the upper limit of the number of the battle use cards of the user is limited within the predetermined number. . An example of the “degree of progress” is the progress level (see FIG. 6), but is not limited to this. If a single game includes a plurality of game elements such as quests in addition to the above-described battles, the degree of progress of game elements (quests or the like) other than battles may be used.
In this configuration, the “degree of progress” means the degree of progress of the user's game and is, for example, the progress level on the user's game (see FIG. 6), but is not limited thereto. “Progression level” can be set as appropriate according to the game to be applied, and may be, for example, the skill level of the user or the value of points on the game, or the game is composed of a plurality of stages and areas. If it is, it may be the progress of the stage or area. “Progression level” indicates that when a plurality of game elements are included in one game (for example, when game elements other than battle are included in the present embodiment), It may be a degree of progress.
In this configuration, the “progress status” may be any information as long as it is information regarding the status of the game progress by the user. The progress status may be, for example, the speed at which the progress level increases. When the game is composed of a plurality of stages and areas, the speed of progression of the stages and areas may be used.

By determining the predetermined number according to the degree of progress or the progress of the user on the game, the user uses more cards in the battle as the game progresses or according to the progress of the game. You will be able to improve your ability during battle. Therefore, for example, it is possible to set a battle matching (for example, a battle between advanced users or a battle between beginner users) according to the degree of progress in the game of the user or the progress situation.
Also, as described in the first modification, when the attack power changes based on the order or timing at which the cards are activated in the battle, as the number of the user's battle use cards increases, The user is made to think deeper about the selection and the order in which each card is activated in the battle. Therefore, the game can be set according to the progress of the game or the progress.

(8-3) Modification 3
In the embodiment described above, the card activation timing is determined by the game server 20, but an additional game element may be provided by evaluating a user operation at the activation timing.
That is, in the above-described embodiment, the input timing of each card set by the timing setting means 54 or user input information is received before and after the trigger timing, and the difference between the card trigger timing and the user input timing is predetermined. Evaluation means 60 for evaluating whether or not the above condition is satisfied may be provided. Furthermore, the privilege provision means 61 which provides a user with a privilege based on the evaluation result by this evaluation means 60 may be provided. The “privilege” may be a privilege that affects the result of the battle (for example, a privilege that increases the attack power of the card in the battle), or a privilege that does not affect the result of the battle (used in the game). Granting of possible points, change of card parameters not directly related to the battle, etc.).
FIG. 20 shows a functional block diagram of the game control apparatus according to this modification. The functional block diagram of FIG. 20 differs from that shown in FIG. 13 in that an evaluation unit 60, a privilege grant unit 61, and a display unit 62 (described later) are added. In addition, the privilege provision means 61 and the display means 62 are not essential elements in this modification.

The change of the web page of this modification is illustrated in FIG. FIG. 21 shows, as an example, the change of the web page and the user operation when the first card of the user KNM is activated, but the same applies when the second and subsequent cards are activated. In this modified example, on the web page P5a-1, it is the timing when the first card of the battle opponent user ABC is activated, and then the first card of the user KNM is scheduled to be activated (see FIG. 10). ).
In this modification, the cursor CU is arranged in the vertical direction near the center of the display area 301 as shown in the web page P5a-1. The timing gauge G3 extends from the left or right end of the display area 301 (left end in FIG. 21) toward the cursor CU slightly before the activation timing of the first card of the user KNM. As time passes, the cursor extends as shown in the order of web pages P5a-1 → P5a-2 → P5a-3, and the timing gauge G3 arrives at the cursor CU at the timing when the first card of the user KNM is activated, As shown in the web page P5b, the first card is activated and protrudes upward. At this time, when the user performs a touch operation in the vicinity of the cursor CU with good timing when the timing gauge G3 reaches the cursor CU, a privilege can be obtained for the user. The benefit may be anything, but may be, for example, increasing the attack power of the activated card by a predetermined amount or a predetermined ratio. The example of FIG. 21 is the case of the communication terminal 10 having the touch panel input method, but in the case of the communication terminal 10 of the button input method, when the timing gauge G3 reaches the cursor CU, the user has good timing. A privilege may be given to the user based on whether or not a predetermined button has been operated. By giving such a game element, the user pays attention to the battle so as not to miss the timing during the battle period, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
In FIG. 21, the activation timing (operation timing) is exemplified for the case where the timing gauge extends to the target position (that is, the cursor CU), but the method for presenting the activation timing is not limited to this case. The form of the sign toward the target position is not limited to a gauge shape, and may be spherical or rectangular.

In order to realize the function of the evaluation means 60, the playback file included in the HTML data (see step S24 in FIG. 14) transmitted from the game server 20 to the communication terminal 10 has the cursor CU as described above. The timing gauge G3 is extended to detect the touch operation and change the attack power of the card. When the file for reproduction is reproduced on the communication terminal 10, the CPU 11 of the communication terminal 10 receives the user's touch operation input via the operation input unit 15 (input timing), and the timing gauge G3 reaches the cursor CU. The difference between the detected timing (that is, the activation timing) is detected, and it is evaluated whether or not the detected value satisfies a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition is, for example, that the detected value is smaller than the first predetermined value and / or larger than the second predetermined value (> first predetermined value). The CPU 21 sets the evaluation result “good” when the detected value is smaller than the first predetermined value, and sets the evaluation result “bad” when the detected value is larger than the second predetermined value.
In order to realize the function of the privilege granting means 61, when the evaluation result is “good”, for example, the CPU 21 gives a privilege to increase the attack power value of the card to be activated by a predetermined amount or a predetermined ratio. It gives to a user and determines the fall amount of HP of a battle other party based on the value of the increased attack power. On the other hand, when the evaluation result is “bad”, for example, the CPU 21 decreases the attack power value of the card to be activated by a predetermined amount or a predetermined ratio, thereby determining the HP decrease amount of the battle opponent. Also good.

In this modification, the predetermined timing is set from the first timing set for the first card (first object) among the plurality of battle use cards (multiple objects) of the user or after the first timing. At the second timing set for the second card (second object) that starts moving from a predetermined position and is activated in battle in the next order of the first card (participating in the battle), the sign is Display means 62 for displaying the sign so as to reach the target position, and the evaluation means 60 may evaluate whether or not a difference between the second timing and the input timing satisfies a predetermined condition. .
For example, in FIG. 21, the timing gauge G3 does not extend toward the cursor CU slightly before the activation timing of each card, but from the start time of the battle, the activation timing of the immediately preceding card, or the activation of the immediately preceding card. After the timing, the card is hidden and the timing gauge G starts to extend from the left end (predetermined position), and the timing gauge G arrives at the cursor CU (target position) at the next card activation timing. Also good. In this case, since the distance from the left end, which is the starting point of the timing gauge G, to the cursor CU is constant, the moving speed of the timing gauge G changes according to the difference in the activation timing between the cards. The smaller the difference in the activation timing between the cards, the more the user is required to perform the input operation with good timing. Since the difference in the activation timing between the cards is determined by the cost of each card, in the above configuration, the difficulty level of the additional game elements of this modification is determined by the selection of the battle use cards and their order. , Can enhance the fun of the game.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first parameter is the cost has been described. However, in the first modification, the second parameter is an attack power of the card (that is, the second parameter is different from the first parameter). explained. However, the present invention is not limited to such a case, and the first parameter and the second parameter may be the same parameter (for example, attack power). When the first parameter and the second parameter are both card attack powers, if the card attack power is changed by the effect of the skill, the activation timing of each card changes accordingly. As a method for setting the activation timing at this time, taking into account the change in attack power due to the effect of the skill of each card at the start of the battle, a method of setting the activation timing of each card by the attack power after the change may be adopted. A method may be adopted in which the activation timing is reset each time the attack timing is changed during the battle. In the latter case, when the attack power is changed, the remaining time until the battle end time is redistributed based on the changed attack power for each card that is not activated.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the game server 20 and the database server 30 on the network are configured to implement the functions of each unit illustrated in FIG. 13, but the configuration is not limited thereto. All or at least a part of the means shown in FIG. 13 may be realized by the communication terminal 10. Since the communication terminal 10 and the game server 20 have substantially the same hardware configuration, each function can be realized by the communication terminal 10 as described in the above embodiment. In each of the above-described embodiments, the game database 32 stores the card database and skill database. However, when all or some of the means are realized by the communication terminal 10, the card database and skill database are stored. The database may be stored in an HDD (Hard Disk Drive; not shown) in the communication terminal 10. 22 (a) and 22 (b) show the functions between the communication terminal 10, the game server 20, and the database server 30 for each function (each function shown in FIG. 13) of the game control device of the present embodiment. An example of sharing is shown.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a battle game between users is realized via a server on a network, but the present invention is not limited to this case. You may implement | achieve the battle game between users using the communication system performed directly between user terminals, without using a server, for example, communication by P2P (Peer to Peer) or a wireless ad hoc network.

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Claims (11)

A game control device for controlling a battle game in which a user and an opponent use an object for battle,
First acquisition means for acquiring a first parameter of each object from a storage device that stores a plurality of parameters including a first parameter for limiting the number of objects used by the user in one battle in association with the object When,
Association means for associating the plurality of objects used for a battle with the user so that the sum of the first parameters of the plurality of objects is equal to or less than a predetermined first limit value;
Ordering means for determining an order in which each of the plurality of objects is involved in the battle based on the input information of the user;
Based on the ratio of the first parameter of each object of the plurality of objects and the sum of the first parameters of the plurality of objects, the timing at which each object whose order is determined by the ordering means is involved in the battle, Timing setting means for setting within a predetermined period in which the battle is performed;
Battle execution means for executing the battle based on parameters other than the first parameter by causing each object to participate in the battle in order at the timing set by the timing setting means;
A game control device comprising: A first presenting means for presenting to the user the timing at which each of the plurality of objects is involved in the battle within the predetermined period;
The game control apparatus according to claim 1. A second presenting means for arranging and presenting the plurality of objects to the user in the order determined by the ordering means;
The game control apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. Second acquisition means for acquiring a second parameter of each object from a storage device that stores the second parameter in association with the object;
Changing means for changing the second parameter of the object and / or the second parameter of another object other than the object based on the order or timing with which the object is involved in the battle,
The battle execution means executes the battle based on a second parameter in the battle of each object involved in the battle,
The game control device according to claim 1. Predetermined points are assigned to the user and the opponent at the start of the battle,
The battle execution means decreases or increases the opponent's point based on the second parameter in the battle of each object that the user has participated in the battle, and the opponent's point reaches a predetermined value. And determining that the user has won,
The game control apparatus according to claim 4. The association means determines the first limit value according to a progress degree of the user on the game or a progress situation.
The game control device according to claim 1. The association means is configured such that the sum of the first parameters of the plurality of objects is equal to or less than the first limit value, and the sum of the second parameters of the plurality of objects is equal to or less than a predetermined second limit value. Associating the plurality of objects used in a match with the user;
The game control apparatus according to claim 4. The association means determines the second limit value according to a progress degree of the user on the game or a progress situation.
The game control apparatus according to claim 7. The user's input information is received before or after the timing set by the timing setting means, and it is evaluated whether or not a difference between the timing and the input timing at which the input information is received satisfies a predetermined condition. An evaluation means for
The game control device according to claim 1.   The program for functioning a computer as each means of the game control apparatus as described in any one of Claims 1-9. Including a communication terminal and a server accessed from the communication terminal;
Each means of the game control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is provided in either one of the communication terminal or the server.
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