JP6523618B2 - Video game processing apparatus and video game processing program - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, RPG (role playing game: a game in which a player plays a role of a character in the game world and enjoys a process of growth through various experiences while achieving a predetermined purpose. Various video games called) are provided.

  In this RPG, generally, the player character acting in response to the player's operation wins the battle with the enemy character that inhibits the achievement of the predetermined purpose, thereby providing various benefits such as experience value and items to the player character. Is given.

  In addition, among such video games, there is one in which a plurality of players can play a match by communicating between a plurality of game devices. Specifically, for example, it is a game system, and includes a plurality of portable game devices provided with a wireless communication unit by short distance wireless communication, and each game device broadcasts predetermined data to search for a communication partner, The communication competition game is performed between both game devices when reception of broadcast data from other game devices is alternately executed and it is determined that the game condition is established between the game devices for which connection is established after connection establishment. There is a game in which a competition game can be enjoyed easily with a desired opponent by being executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2005-006766, A

  However, in a video game controlled by a conventional video game processing apparatus, even if there are many opponents capable of communication competition, the player has to select an opponent from many other players. There is a problem that the number of times of the communication match that each player can execute is limited even if there are many players capable of the communication match in the event or the like. That is, for example, in the case of a video game capable of one-on-one communication competition, even if a large number of players gather, for a player whose communication partner has not been found, it is necessary to search for a player who has not yet performed communication competition. In addition, for a player who is playing a communication match, there is a restriction that a communication match can not be started with another player until the communication match being played at that time is finished, so a communication match that can be performed in time can be performed. There is a problem that the number of times is limited.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention aims to ease the restriction of use of game information that can be acquired by communication, and to provide a video game that can use the communication function more effectively.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, the video game processing apparatus of the present invention is a video game processing apparatus that displays the game screen on the display screen of the display device to control the progress of the video game, Other player information which is player information stored in the other device distributed by short distance wireless communication between the terminals from the other device by searching for the other device as the communication partner existing inside and searching automatically And a control means for controlling the progress of the video game such that a specific game character appears when the other player information is received by the other player information receiving means. It is characterized by

  According to a non-limiting aspect, the video game processing program of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a computer to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game by displaying a game screen on a display screen of a display device. The other device which is a communication partner existing within the predetermined range in the vicinity of the own device is searched and automatically wirelessly connected to the computer, and the other device delivered by the short distance wireless communication between the other devices from the other device. When the other player information is received by the other player information receiving function of receiving the other player information which is the player information stored in the device, and the other player information receiving function, the video game is performed such that a specific game character appears And a control function to control the progression of

  According to the present invention, it is possible to ease the restriction on the use of game information that can be acquired by communication, and to provide a video game in which the communication function can be used more effectively.

It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a video game processing device. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a storing state of player information. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a storing state of battle character information. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the storage state of competitive character arrangement board information. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of communication processing. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of communication processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a simple battle | competition process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a simple battle start screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a battle | competition character arrangement board screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a simple battle result screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of a simple battle result screen.

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

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

  The game program reading unit 10 removably receives a game cartridge 20 having a storage medium storing a game program stored therein. The game program reading unit 10 reads a necessary game program from the storage medium of the inserted game cartridge 20. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that video game programs classified as RPG are stored in a storage medium incorporated in the game cartridge 20. However, the genre to which the video game program stored in the storage medium incorporated in the game cartridge 20 belongs is not limited to the RPG, and information is received from a video game processing apparatus (other apparatus) operated by another player through communication. It may be used for a video game controlled by itself (video game processing apparatus 100; own apparatus).

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

  The storage unit 12 is a storage medium for storing a game program and various data necessary for advancing a video game. The storage unit 12 is configured of, for example, a non-volatile memory such as a RAM. The storage unit 12 stores various types of information registered and updated as the game progresses, and various types of information used in the game read from the storage medium incorporated in the game cartridge 20.

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

  The player information storage unit 12a is a storage medium storing player information which is information related to the player P1 who operates the video game processing apparatus 100 to play a video game.

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

  Here, "player character data" means various data related to characters (player characters) that can be operated by the player P1. In the present example, the character data includes the character name, the attack power, the strength, and the defense power. The configuration of the player information is not limited to this, and includes, for example, various information indicating communication history, game play time, progress of the game, and the like.

  The battle character information storage unit 12 b is a storage medium storing information on characters (match characters) participating in the battle in which the player character participates. Note that, in the present example, the player character is requested to the battle as compared to the battle where the player character is required to operate the controller (normal battle: for example, a turn-based battle, etc.). There are few or no required controller operations (including simple battles: for example, battles in which data comparison and a predetermined number of operation instructions determine the outcome, battles in which the outcome is determined only by data comparison, etc.). It shall be.

  Note that the type of battle in which the player character participates is not limited to this. For example, the player character may include one that fights one-on-one with another character, or the player character may be a fellow character It may include those fighting in battle with other characters that are enemies. That is, the "competitive character" is not limited to the character (enemy character) that is the enemy of the player character, but also includes the character (allyl character) who participates in the battle as an ally of the player character. However, in the following, the case where all the battle characters are enemy characters will be described as an example.

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

  Here, the "other player name" is the name of the player registered as the player of the battle character. Also, the "other player ID" is an ID registered as an operator of the battle character. Also, "competition character data" means various data related to the competition character. In this example, the battle character data includes a character name, an attack power, a strength, and a defense power.

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

  The battle character arrangement board information storage unit 12c is a storage medium for storing battle character arrangement board information which is information on a battle character arrangement board in which a plurality of squares in which the battle characters are arranged is arranged. Specifically, the battle character arrangement board information is information indicating the configuration of the battle character arrangement board and the position at which the battle character is arranged. The battle character arrangement board information storage unit 12c may store a plurality of battle character arrangement board information indicating a plurality of battle character arrangement boards. In this case, for example, the control unit 11 may select the battle character arrangement board according to the number of battle characters indicated by the battle character information stored in the battle character information storage unit 12b at the start of the simple battle. It is good also as composition which receives selection by.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an example of the storage state of the battle character arrangement board information stored in the battle character arrangement board information storage unit 12c. As shown in FIG. 4, the battle character arrangement board information includes the player name and the character name of the battle character assigned to the box that constitutes the battle character arrangement board. In addition, as a rule which arranges a battle | competition character in a square | mouth, various methods, such as order of registration and order of aggression, can be considered, for example. Such an arrangement rule may be configured to be arbitrarily set by the player. Although not shown, the match character arrangement information includes information necessary for displaying the match character arrangement board on the display screen, such as form information indicating the form of the match character arrangement board.

  The display unit 13 is a display device that displays a game screen according to the progress of the video game and the player operation according to the control of the control unit 11. The display unit 13 is configured of, for example, a liquid crystal display device.

  The audio output unit 14 outputs an audio according to the progress of the video game or the player operation according to the control of the control unit 11.

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

  The communication unit 16 wirelessly or wiredly connects to a communication network such as the Internet to transmit and receive various information. The communication unit 16 wirelessly connects to another video game processing apparatus via, for example, a predetermined communication unit. Therefore, the video game processing apparatus 100 including the communication unit 16 has a function as a communication terminal.

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

  5 and 6 are flowcharts showing an example of communication processing performed by the video game processing apparatus 100 of this embodiment. In the communication process, the video game processing apparatus 100 operated by the player P1 communicates with a master machine related to communication with a video game processing apparatus used by another player existing within the predetermined range of the vicinity of the video game processing apparatus 100. The short-distance wireless communication (for example, to disconnect the connection after automatically switching the relationship with the slave unit and searching for a communication partner and automatically connecting and exchanging data (information) when the communication partner is found (for example, If communication by passing communication (registered trademark) is performed, processing for accumulating acquired game information is performed.

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

  The communication process is started, for example, when an operation input relating to the setting of the short-distance wireless communication is performed from the top menu of the game screen or the like.

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

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

  Here, when it is determined that the terminal type ID transmission request has been received (Y in step S102), the control unit 11 receives the terminal type ID of the video game processing apparatus 100 (see FIG. 2). It transmits to the other video game processing apparatus (henceforth "video game processing apparatus 101") which distributed (step S103).

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

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

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

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

  When the terminal identification ID is received, the control unit 11 determines whether the video game processing apparatus 101 is a terminal that has communicated with the video game processing apparatus 100 within a predetermined period (for example, one hour) (step S109). ). In this example, the control unit 11 determines whether the received terminal identification ID is the same as the terminal identification ID represented by the communication history information already stored in the storage unit 12, and this communication By referring to the time stamp represented by the history information, it is determined whether the video game processing apparatus 101 is a terminal that has communicated within a predetermined period.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the types of software are the same (Y in step S113), the control unit 11 controls the player information stored in the player information storage unit 12a to be video game processing device It transmits with respect to 101 (step S114). The information to be transmitted is not limited to the player information, and may be, for example, part of the player information, or other information related to the video game.

  After transmitting the player information, the control unit 11 receives the exchangeable information from the video game processing apparatus 101 as the other player information (step S115). Here, in the present example, the control unit 11 uses, as the other player information, player information distributed from the video game processing apparatus 101 by short distance wireless communication between the terminals (player information stored in the video game processing apparatus 101). Are received as information different from the player information stored in the storage unit 12.

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

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

  When the communication history recording is ended, the control unit 11 overwrites and stores the communication history information whose recording has ended if the storage unit 12 or the like already has the communication history information (step S119).

  Then, the control unit 11 disconnects the connection by wireless communication established with the video game processing apparatus 101 (step S120), and the number of times of connection establishment counted is a predetermined number (for example, a predetermined number). , 10 times) is determined (step S121). Here, when it is determined that the specified number is reached (Y in step S121), the control unit 11 turns off the communication function (step S122), and ends the processing here.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no battery remaining (N in step S123), the control unit 11 turns off the communication function (step S122), and ends the processing here.

  Exchangeable information (player information, other player information) and communication history information communicated with another video game processing apparatus (for example, video game processing apparatus 101) in such communication processing is , And converted into usable information usable by software of the video game processing apparatus 100 and used. Therefore, by actively using various types of information communicated between the devices when exchanging game information by wireless communication, it is possible to improve the taste of game play while effectively utilizing the communication function.

  In addition, exchangeable information stored in communication processing, communication history information overwritten and stored, or information indicating a terminal identification ID, communication time, and the like are accumulated as game information and communication result information and used for game play. Hereinafter, an example of processing using game information (other player information) accumulated in communication processing will be described.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the simple battle process performed by the video game processing apparatus 100. In the simple battle process, a process for executing a simple battle, which is a battle in which the outcome is determined by comparing the character data of the competing characters, is performed. The contents of the processes not related to the present invention may be omitted.

  The simple battle process is started, for example, when the control unit 11 determines that the simple battle in which the battle character and the player character join is to be started according to the simple battle start condition which is a condition predetermined as the simple battle start condition. Ru. Note that various conditions can be considered as the simple battle start condition, such as, for example, that the number of battle characters has reached a predetermined number, and that a predetermined operation by the player has been received. It is assumed that the information on the simple battle start condition is stored in the storage unit 12.

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

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an example of the simple match start screen. As shown in FIG. 8, the simplified battle start screen is provided with a character string display area 101 for displaying a predetermined character string and a predetermined image display area 102 for displaying a predetermined image. The character string displayed in the predetermined character string display area 101 may be changed according to, for example, the number, the level, and the like of the battle character. Further, in the predetermined image display area 102, for example, an image indicating the appearance of each of the plurality of battle characters and data of predetermined items may be displayed.

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

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

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an example of the battle character arrangement board screen. As shown in FIG. 9, on the battle character arrangement board screen, there is a battle character arrangement board 202 in which a plurality of squares M in which a player character's appearance image 201 and a part of the battle character's appearance picture are arranged are arranged in a matrix. Is displayed. In the present example, avatars of players set and used in the video game are used as appearance images of the characters.

  When the battle character arrangement board screen is displayed, the control unit 11 determines the battle character (victor character) that the player character has won (step S204). Here, in the present example, the control unit 11 determines a winning character using character data (player character data) included in the player information and character data (competition character data) included in the battle character data. Specifically, the control unit 11 determines a winning character by comparing each character data according to a rule (a rule for determining winning or losing) which is predetermined as a rule for deciding winning or losing in the simple match. In the present embodiment, the case in which a character with a high offensive ability is determined to win is defined as an outcome determination rule. The winning / losing decision rule is not limited to this, and may be any content such as comparison of defensive power or physical strength indicated by each character data, which can decide the battle result without requesting the operation instruction by the player. Note that the control unit 11 may determine that the game is a draw in accordance with the win-loss rule.

  When the winning character is determined, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the position of the winning character on the battle character arrangement board 202 satisfies a predetermined bonus provision condition (step S205). The predetermined bonus giving condition may be any one related to the match result of the simple match, for example, various conditions such as the number of wins of the player character, the number of defeats or draws, the height of the level of the winning match character, etc. Conceivable. Further, a plurality of bonus provision conditions may be set. In the present example, the case where the bonus giving condition includes that “a player character wins a battle character arranged in a plurality of adjacent squares” is described.

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

  After determining the bonus, the control unit 11 displays a simple match result screen on the display screen of the display unit 13 (step S207).

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

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing another example of the simple match result screen. As shown in FIG. 11, in the case where "the player character wins the battle character arranged in a plurality of adjacent squares" is satisfied, that is, the victory marks W1, W2 and W3 are displayed in three adjacent squares. When it is to be displayed, a line L indicating that the bonus giving condition is satisfied is displayed on the battle character arrangement board 202.

  The configuration of the simple match result screen is not limited to the above. For example, an area for displaying information on a match character, information such as a bonus obtained by the simple match, and the like may be provided.

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

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

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 that controls the progress of the video game by displaying the game screen on the display screen of the display device (for example, the display unit 13) performs the video game processing. Stores player information including character data (for example, player character data) indicating information related to a player character who plays a video game by operating the device 100 and which is related to a player character that is a character that can be operated by the player P1 Player information storage unit 12a, and information on a battle character that is a character participating in a battle in which the player character participates, including battle character information including character data (for example, battle character data) indicating various data of the battle character Fighting character to remember And another device (for example, the video game processing apparatus 101) as a communication partner existing within a predetermined range in the vicinity of the own apparatus (that is, the video game processing apparatus 100). The other player information is wirelessly connected and the other player information which is the player information stored in the other device distributed by the short distance wireless communication between the terminals from the other device is received, and the character indicated by the received other player information is included in the battle character The battle character information is updated so that the character data of the characters competing is compared with each other, and the battle is easily determined (for example, the time until it is determined compared to a turn-based battle, etc. A battle according to a simple battle start condition which is a condition predetermined as a start condition of a simple battle having a small number of processings). It is determined whether or not the simple match in which the character and the player character participate is started, and in accordance with the determination that the simple match is started, predetermined winning and losing determination rules, character data including player information, and match character information The result of the simple match is determined based on the character data included in the game, and the player information is updated (for example, a bonus is given) according to the determined result. It will be possible to ease use restrictions and provide video games that can make more effective use of communication functions.

  That is, since it becomes possible to obtain the match result between the character indicated by the game information (in particular, the other player information) acquired by communication and the character of the player without performing a special operation input, it is generated due to time restrictions etc. It becomes possible to ease the restriction on the use of game information, and to provide a video game in which the communication function can be used more effectively.

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the video game processing apparatus 100 determines whether to apply a predetermined bonus to the player P1 based on the determined result, and determines that the predetermined bonus is to be provided. Since the player information is updated according to the bonus to be given, it is possible to give the player a motive for using the communication function.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 stores the battle character arrangement board information storing the battle character arrangement board information indicating the battle character arrangement board 202 in which a plurality of squares M in which the battle characters are arranged are arranged. A battle character indicated by the battle character information is arranged in each of a plurality of spaces M constituting the battle character arrangement board 202, and the position of the battle character when the result of the simple battle is determined has a predetermined bonus provision condition. When it is determined that the predetermined bonus is to be given when the above condition is satisfied, it is possible to enhance the attractiveness of the simple match. In other words, whether or not the match condition can be satisfied depends on where on the match character arrangement board the match character having the higher status than the player character is placed, it is determined that the luck related element is associated with the bonus determination method. Will be able to enhance the interest of the game.

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

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 creates reception position information indicating the position at which the other player information has been received, and the other player information is updated by updating the battle character information. The configuration may be such that the battle character is arranged on the battle character arrangement board in accordance with a specific arrangement rule in which the indicated character is associated with the reception position information and the reception position information and the arrangement priority are associated. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to make the arrangement method of the opponent character complicated, and it becomes possible to enhance the difficulty of predicting the bonus to be given and to enhance the interest of the game. . As a method of associating the reception position information with the arrangement priority, for example, the other player information received at the position on the north side is set to be preferentially arranged on the upper side in the battle character arrangement board, or the player There are various conceivable methods, such as a method of setting the other player information received at a position closer to the current position of to be preferentially placed on the center side of the battle character placement board.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 determines that the predetermined bonus is to be given to the player when the player character wins over a plurality of competing characters arranged in a plurality of adjacent squares. As a result, even if it is a match against the same opponent character, the bonus provided to the player as a result of the simple match can be made different depending on the arrangement position.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the plurality of squares M are arranged in a matrix (for example, a matrix of 4 rows and 3 columns, see FIG. 9). It is determined that the player P1 is to be given a predetermined bonus when all the battle characters arranged in a predetermined number of squares in a horizontal direction or an oblique direction have been won (see, for example, FIG. 11). Thus, the player can intuitively determine whether or not the bonus can be obtained.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 measures the number of steps of the player (for example, measures the number of steps by the pedometer with which the video game processing apparatus 100 is equipped), and the other player information It is determined whether or not a predetermined period (for example, 5 hours) or more has been received, and character information (for example, the player's The battle character information may be updated so that the character information indicating the character associated with the number of steps “100 steps” is read from the predetermined storage area and the character indicated by the read character information is included in the battle character. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a difference between the character read out when the player is moving and the case where the player is not moving, when communication with another device is not performed for a certain period of time. become. Therefore, for example, it is possible to read a rare character as the number of steps increases and to set no corresponding character if the number of steps is less than a predetermined number, and the motive for moving the player positively. Will be able to give.

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

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

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 has a specific game character (for example, a character related to a video game story) with a specific probability or a specific condition among the match characters. May be made to appear as a battle character. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the variation of the opponent, so it is possible to improve the concept of the game.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 compares character data of a plurality of characters registered as competition characters, and according to a specific arrangement rule, one battle The characters may be arranged in a plurality of squares. With such a configuration, that is, for example, by arranging high-level characters in two squares, it becomes possible to weight the battle character, and improve the simplicity of the simple battle. become able to.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, when performing a simple match, a box may be included in which the match character is not arranged on the match character arrangement board. Also, in this case, the video game processing apparatus 100 may be configured to arrange a battle character according to the player character's level or the like in a vacant space, for example, with a predetermined probability.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 is assumed to be a simple match, and average values are shown for various numerical values indicated by the match character data of the match characters arranged on the match character arrangement board. The result of the simple match may be determined according to the calculated and calculated average value, the player character data, and the outcome determination rules. With such a configuration, it is possible to quickly play a battle with the battle character data stored by communication. In this case, for example, the video game processing apparatus 100 may not give the player the experience value etc. obtained in the normal match in the simple match, for example, but may give only a specific bonus according to the number of wins in the simple match, for example. .

  In the embodiment described above, the video game processing apparatus 100 executes various processes such as the above-described game process based on the game program read from the game cartridge 20. However, the video game processing apparatus 100 The game program may be acquired via a communication network such as the Internet. In addition, the video game processing apparatus 100 may function as a game server, and provide a game program to a game terminal via a communication network.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the video game processing apparatus 100 performs the various processes described above in accordance with various control programs (for example, video game processing programs) stored in the storage device (storage unit 12) included in itself. Run.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to ease the restriction of use of game information that can be acquired by communication, provide a video game that can use the communication function more effectively, and improve the game's taste. The present invention is useful for providing a video game processing apparatus.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 game program reading unit 11 control unit 12 storage unit 13 display unit 14 audio output unit 15 player operation receiving unit 16 communication unit 20 game cartridge 100, 101 video game processing apparatus

Claims (7)

A video game processing apparatus that displays a game screen on a display screen of a display device to control the progress of a video game,
After the operation input regarding the setting of the short-distance wireless communication is performed, another device as a communication partner existing within the predetermined range of the vicinity of the own device is searched and wireless connection is automatically made. Other player information receiving means for receiving other player information including character data, which is player information stored in the other device distributed by distance wireless communication,
Updating means for updating information (hereinafter referred to as "competition character information") related to the battle character based on the other player information received by the other player information reception means;
A control unit that controls the progress of the video game so that the battle character appears based on the battle character information accumulated as a result of the update by the update unit when a predetermined operation by the player is received ;
Bonus determining means for determining a character to be a friend of the player as a bonus according to a match result between the player of the video game and the opponent character ;
The video game processing apparatus, wherein the updating means updates the battle character information so that a specific game character appears with a specific probability or a specific condition. The video game processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising storage means for storing the battle character information. The video game processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the specific game character is a character involved in a story of the video game. The control means controls the progress of the video game such that the character indicated by at least a part of the other player information or the specific game character different from the character appears as a battle character in the video game. A video game processing apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims. The video game processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the bonus determination means determines the bonus according to a bonus provision condition including that the player wins. The control means controls the progress of the video game such that a character selected by a player of the video game appears as a battle character when the battle character information includes information on a plurality of characters. 6. A video game processing apparatus according to any one of items 5 to 5 . A video game processing program for causing a computer to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game by displaying a game screen on a display screen of a display device.
On the computer
After the operation input regarding the setting of the short-distance wireless communication is performed, another device as a communication partner existing within the predetermined range of the vicinity of the own device is searched and wireless connection is automatically made. An other player information receiving function for receiving other player information including character data, which is player information stored in the other device distributed by distance wireless communication;
An updating function for updating information (hereinafter referred to as "competition character information") related to the battle character based on the other player information received by the other player information reception function;
A control function of controlling the progress of the video game such that the battle character appears based on the battle character information accumulated as a result of updating by the update function when a predetermined operation by the player is received ;
As a bonus according to a match result between a player of the video game and the opponent character, a bonus determination function of determining a character to be a friend of the player is realized.
A video game processing program for realizing the function of updating the battle character information so that a specific game character appears with a specific probability or a specific condition in the update function.

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