JP6694944B2 - Game system and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a program, and the like.

  BACKGROUND ART A network system that provides a user with a community-type service called a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as “SNS”) has been known in the past, and recently, a game is performed using the function of the SNS. Has become popular.

  In such a game, it is known that the relationship with other players is reflected in the game. For example, based on the number of followers indicating the relationship in which the information and the situation of the player can be viewed, the player character There is known a game system that exerts an advantageous effect in a game such as ability improvement (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application No. 2016-123756

  However, in the game system and the like described in Patent Document 1, although the relationship with other players is reflected in the game, it is limited to followers and the communication between players is limited. Since it is established without performing the above, there is an insufficient aspect in activating the game and increasing the number of users of the game using the SNS function.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to motivate players to actively communicate with each other, increase the number of participants in the game, and activate the game. Another object of the present invention is to provide a program, a game system, and the like that can improve the interest in the game by incorporating the relationship building with other players as a game element.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides
A program for executing a game by utilizing the relationship between a player and another player,
For each player, the relationship information indicating the relationship between each player and the other player, and the player character that each player can use for the game and the value of the given game parameter is defined. Management means for managing a storage means for storing player character information indicating information,
A player to be used in the game from a plurality of player characters stored in the storage means that can be used by the player, including a player character managed by the other player as a specific player character based on the instruction of the player. Selection means for executing a selection process for selecting a character as an execution character,
Setting means for setting the value of the stored game parameter of the selected execution character to a value of a given game parameter for executing the game as the value of the execution parameter, and
Game control means for executing the game based on the plurality of set execution characters and the values of the set execution parameters;
Functioning the computer as
The relationship with the other player is a follow indicating a relationship that allows the predetermined information or situation regarding the other player to be viewed as one function of the game, and the predetermined information or situation regarding the own player in the game. As a function of, a follower showing a relationship that allows the other players to browse is included,
The setting means,
When the specific player character is selected as the execution character, the follower or the follower of the player who has instructed the selection in the selection process and another player who manages the specific player character. The configuration is such that the value of the execution parameter is adjusted based on the relationship information indicating the relationship.

  With this configuration, in the present invention, when the player character of another player is used as a ghost character when executing a game, for example, the game relationship with the other player (that is, followers, followers, and followers). It is possible to set the value of the execution parameter that is advantageous in the progress of the game based on the mutual relationship between the follower and the follow, such as the relationship between friends and the like, and thereby obtain the advantageous effect in the game.

  Therefore, in the present invention, in order to obtain the advantageous effect in the game, it is necessary to establish the relationship in the game with other players.

  Therefore, the present invention can promote communication with other players in order to obtain the advantageous effect.

  As a result, the present invention can increase the number of participants in the game and activate the game, and at the same time, improve the fun of the game by incorporating the relationship building with other players as a game element. You can

  The “plurality of player characters that can be used by a player” refers to a player character that is owned by a player that allows each player to select a player character to be used in a game such as setting a deck.

  In particular, the specific player character indicates a player character which is not managed (owned) by the own player but managed (owned) by another player.

  Further, “selecting a player character used in a game as an execution character” means, for example, selecting a player character to appear in a competitive game such as a deck or a game such as RPG.

  The "execution parameter" may be a game parameter set for each of a plurality of execution characters set on the deck or the like, or a game corresponding to a team composed of the execution characters set on the deck or the like. It may be a parameter.

Especially, as such a game parameter, for example,
(1) Points used in a game (score, game) given to a player or a team in a game composed of a plurality of execution characters, or to each specific player character set as an execution character Local currency, physical fitness and experience),
(2) Ability value in the team, or an ability value (attack ability, defense ability or winning probability) when each specific player character executes the game, or
(3) A value for adjusting (correcting) the value of (1) or (2),
Is included.

  Further, "adjusting the value of the execution parameter" means correcting the value of the game parameter set uniquely to each player character (including items equipped to the player character) including the specific player character, or Changing the value of the game parameter to another value, or correcting the value of the entire game parameter set based on the value of each game parameter of the execution character, or changing the value of the entire game parameter Including changing to other values.

  In addition to the above, the “predetermined information or situation regarding the other player (own player)” includes information indicating the attributes of the other player such as gender and residence area, the game level of the other player, and the last game execution date and time. Various kinds of information, or the game environment of another player (own player) (for example, the status during login, competition, or execution of a predetermined stage such as bonus) or operation icon, player icon and its arrangement (including decoration) .) And other customization statuses are included.

(2) The present invention also provides
The execution parameter is a game parameter relating to the specific player character set for the execution character.

  With this configuration, in the present invention, when the player character of another player is used as a ghost character when executing the game, for example, the game relationship (for example, follower and follow) with the other player is used. It is possible to adjust the value of the execution parameter that is advantageous for the progress of the game based on the friend relations including), and thereby obtain the advantageous effect in the game.

  Therefore, the present invention can promote communication with other players in order to obtain the advantageous effect.

  The "game parameter regarding the specific player character" includes points and ability values regarding the specific player character.

(3) The present invention also provides
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the follow or the follower stored in the storage means of the player and another player who manages the specific player character set as the execution character It has a configuration in which given numerical values are aggregated and the execution parameters are adjusted based on the aggregation result.

  With this configuration, in the present invention, for example, there are many specific player characters of other players having a strong relationship such as a follow relationship or a follower relationship (including a friend relationship) with an executing character in a team that executes a game such as a deck. When it is included, the execution parameter for the corresponding execution character can be adjusted to be higher or higher.

  Therefore, the present invention can facilitate communication with other players in order to obtain advantageous effects in the game.

Note that the given numerical value may be, for example, a ratio of other players having a follower or follower relationship including a friend relationship, or a numerical value aggregated with respect to these, such as the number of players.

(4) The present invention also provides
The relationship information includes incidental information for acquiring a period in which the relationship of the follow or the follower is established,
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the supplementary information regarding the follow or the follower between the player and the other player who manages the specific player character is acquired,
Based on the acquired incidental information, acquires the period in which the relationship is established,
Based on the relationship indicated by the relationship information and the acquired period, the value of the execution parameter is adjusted.

  With this configuration, according to the present invention, the value of the game parameter can be changed according to the period in which the relationship such as follower and follow is established. Therefore, for example, even if the relationship is the same, the relationship is long-term. If established, the value of the execution parameter such as the game parameter relating to the specific player character set for the execution character can be adjusted to a value capable of obtaining an advantageous effect such as an increase in ability. ..

  In addition, the present invention can request that the game-based communication between the players be actively executed in order to make the value of the execution parameter a more advantageous value.

  In other words, according to the present invention, if the communication with another player is activated, it is possible to acquire a parameter that can inevitably obtain an advantageous effect in the game. The use of the player character managed by the player can be promoted.

  Therefore, the present invention can provide motivation for actively communicating with other players.

  Note that the supplementary information includes the date and time when the follower or follow was established (including the date and time when the friend was established) and information on the period during which these were established (hereinafter referred to as “period information”). Is information that is calculated and updated at predetermined timings after the relationship is established.

(5) Further, the present invention is
The storage means stores, for each player, history information indicating a past play history with another player having the follow or follower relationship with each player,
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, history information of the player and the other player who manages the specific player character is acquired, and the history information is used together with the relationship between the follower and the follower. It has the composition which adjusts the value of the above-mentioned execution parameter based on the play history shown.

  With this configuration, the present invention allows, for example, a game in which a player character cooperates with another player who has a relationship (including a friend relationship) such as a follower or follow, a predetermined number of times or more, or a player character is used a predetermined number of times or more. When a specific player character managed by the other player is set as the execution character, for example, when it is executed, the value of the execution parameter such as the game parameter relating to the specific player character has a high ability or an advantageous effect. It can be set to a value to get it.

  In addition, the present invention can request that the game-based communication between the players be actively executed in order to make the value of the execution parameter a more advantageous value.

  In other words, according to the present invention, if the communication with another player is activated, it is possible to acquire a parameter that can inevitably obtain an advantageous effect in the game. The use of the player character managed by the player can be promoted.

  Therefore, the present invention can provide motivation for actively communicating with other players.

  The "history information indicating the past player history" includes the date and time when the game was logged in, the total execution time of the game, the number of times the game has participated in the same event in the past as other players, and the date and time of participation in the event. When a player participates in the same game at the same time as another player and makes contact with the player in the game, or sends a message (including a fixed message such as "like") to another player in the game. And the number of times (the number of times of sending), the content and the number of times (the number of times of receiving) when a message sent from another player is received, and each information indicating the number of times the player character is used.

(6) The present invention also provides
At a given timing, based on the history information about the game of each player stored in the storage means, a specific process for identifying another player having a given condition in the past game of the corresponding player is executed. Specifying means, and
Registration update means for registering or updating relationship information between the other player having the given condition and the player as the follow according to the given condition in the storage means,
The above-mentioned computer is further functioned as the above.

  With this configuration, according to the present invention, registration as a follow (including friends), which normally requires the intention and operation of another player, can be automatically executed based on the game history. It is possible to cover the relationship with other players by playing the game, and to eliminate the complexity for the players.

  It should be noted that the given timing indicates, for example, the timing defined by the program in the game such as the time when the competitive game ends or the time when the game level rises, or a predetermined date and time such as 0:00 every day. ..

  In addition, the “corresponding player” refers to a player who plays the game in which the specific process is executed when the specific process is executed in each player's game, and all players who participate in (register) in the game. When the specific process is executed for each player, each of all the players is included.

Further, the “given condition” may be, for example,
(1) The number of times of participating in the same event as the corresponding player is a predetermined number or more,
(2) The number of contact with another player in the game is a predetermined number or more,
(3) A specific message (including a fixed message such as “like”) has been sent to another player, or the number of times the message has been sent is a predetermined number or more,
(4) A specific message sent from another player has been received, or the message has been received a predetermined number of times or more,
(5) The number of times the player character is used by the player is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and
(6) The number of times the player character is used by another player is a predetermined number of times or more,
Each condition of is included.

(7) Further, the present invention is
Causing the computer to function as display control means for displaying a plurality of the specific player characters on a game screen based on a given instruction,
The display control means has a configuration in which the plurality of specific player characters are sorted and displayed on the game screen in descending order of the adjustment value of the execution parameter for each specific player character.

  With this configuration, according to the present invention, when the specific player character is set as the execution character, the adjustment values of the execution parameters can be easily compared, so that the convenience of the player can be improved.

  The “given instruction” may be a player's operation instruction, or may be an instruction defined in a program for game processing, such as an instruction when setting an execution character, for example.

(8) The present invention also provides
The computer is caused to function as a display control unit that causes the relationship information between the other player managing the specific player character and the player to be displayed on the game screen in association with the specific player character. ..

  With this configuration, according to the present invention, when setting a specific player character as an execution character or when registering relationship information, another player who is a candidate and a specific player character provided by the other player are displayed. When displaying the specific player character on the game screen, for example, the relationship information (for example, information indicating the type indicating the relationship such as follow or follower) with other players who manage each specific player character is provided to the player. Can be provided to.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, each player can determine whether or not the player character is a specific player character that works advantageously during the execution of the game, and the player's convenience can be improved because the player can make a determination.

(9) The present invention also provides
The display control means,
When a given instruction to the specific player character is detected, information about the relationship situation of another player who manages the specific player character is displayed on the game screen.

  With this configuration, according to the present invention, when setting the specific player character as the execution character, or after setting the specific player character as the execution character, the relationship information with other players managing each specific player character ( For example, it is possible to provide the player with information indicating the type of relationship such as follow or follower), and thus it is possible to improve the convenience of the player.

  The “given instruction” may be an operation instruction of the player, and for example, an instruction executed in the progress of the game such as a given action or event based on the game (that is, executed according to a program). The instruction specified by the program in the game processing may be used.

  Further, the “information on the relationship situation” is different from other players in other players such as the number of players following other players who manage the specific player character and the number of players being followed. It contains information about the relationship with the player.

(10) Further, the present invention is
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the ability of the specific player character is determined according to the follow or the follower indicating the relationship between the own player and another player who manages the specific player character. And adjusting the value of the execution parameter with respect to.

  With this configuration, according to the present invention, the game parameter can be lightly weighted by adjusting the execution parameter to a value with which an advantageous effect can be obtained according to the type of relationship with another player. ..

  For example, according to the present invention, in the relationship with another player who manages the execution character, when the player's own player is following another player, the ability of the normal execution character is 1 times the value of the execution parameter. It can be changed to 5 times.

  Further, for example, according to the present invention, in the relationship, when the other player is a follower of the player, the value of the execution parameter in which the ability of the normal execution character is 1 is doubled.

  That is, according to the present invention, since communication between players is required to be actively executed in order to obtain many friend registrations advantageous to the game, communication between players is also used as a game element. You can

  Note that the value of the execution parameter may be changed step by step according to followers or followers indicating the relationship between the player and other players. For example, change the value of the execution parameter in the order of follow or follower (follow, follow, follow, and friend when including friends) to a value that produces a more advantageous effect (follow or follower or follow, follower and follower Increase in order of friends).

  Further, the “ability” includes the characteristics of the executing character such as agility and jumping ability, in addition to the ability in the battle game such as offensive power and defense power.

(11) The present invention also provides
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the execution parameter is determined according to the follow and the follower indicating the relationship between the player and the other player who manages the specific player character. It has a configuration that changes the characteristics relating to the ability of the executing character.

  With this configuration, according to the present invention, the characteristic relating to the ability of the execution character, which is determined by the execution parameter, can be changed according to the type of relationship with another player, so that the ability itself of the execution parameter can be changed. it can.

For example, according to the present invention, when the relationship with another player who manages the execution character is “follow”, the execution character has a high attack frequency, and the ability is changed to enable continuous attacks to manage the execution character. When the relationship with another player is a follower, it is possible to change to an ability with a high defense frequency of the executed character and a high defense success rate.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the characteristics of the executed character can be changed by following or registering followers. Therefore, by introducing an element of communication with other players into the strategy of the game, the fun of the game is improved. Can be made

  The “characteristics regarding ability” include attack frequency, defense frequency, number of continuous attacks, success rate of defense, and the like.

(12) The present invention also provides
The setting means,
According to the follower or the follower type and the acquired number of players, the follower or the number of followers of other players who manage the specific player character selected as the execution character is acquired. It is configured to adjust the value of the execution parameter regarding the ability of the specific player character.

  With this configuration, according to the present invention, the value of the execution parameter relating to the specific player character can be adjusted by the ability value based on the information having the specific relationship such as the number of followers including the registration of the registered friends. With respect to the selection of the specific player character based on the relationship information indicating which player character the player character is selected, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by incorporating a game element.

  It should be noted that the “value at which the advantageous effect becomes large” means that when the execution parameter indicates the ability of the execution character or the plurality of player characters (for example, the ability of the team set in the deck), the ability is increased. When the game parameter indicates a point, a high point is indicated, and when the execution parameter indicates a winning probability, a high probability value is indicated.

(13) The present invention also provides
When two or more game parameters defining the ability of the player character are set for each specific player character,
The setting means,
As the execution parameter, from among two or more game parameters, depending on the type of the following relationship between the player and the other player who manages the specific player character set as the execution character, and the relationship of the follower. It has a configuration for determining a game parameter to be adjusted.

  With this configuration, the present invention determines the type of at least one game parameter to be adjusted from the two or more game parameters according to the attribute of the specific player character, and adjusts the determined type of game parameter. That is, since the adjustment range of the execution parameter can be changed according to the attribute of the specific player character, the game element can be incorporated also in the selection of the execution character of the specific player character. Note that the numerical adjustment range also includes the case of “0” indicating no adjustment.

(14) Further, the present invention provides
The storage means stores the date and time when each player played the game as access date and time information,
The setting means,
When selecting the specific player character as the execution character,
Specify another player whose date and time indicated by the access date and time information has a given condition,
The priority of the specific player character managed by the specified other player is set higher than the priority of the other specific player character,
The specific player character is displayed on the game screen based on the set priority.

  With this configuration, the present invention makes it possible to easily set the specific player character of the player who is active in the execution of the game, so that the complexity of the player's execution of the game can be reduced and the convenience of the player in the game can be reduced. Can be improved.

  The “given condition” indicates that the game is executed after a predetermined time (for example, 3 hours) before the current time.

  Further, "display based on priority" means a position on the game screen where a specific player character with a higher priority is displayed on the game screen such as the head that is easy for the player to see, and becomes lower as the priority decreases. Indicates to display.

(15) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides
A game system for executing a game by utilizing the relationship between a player and another player,
For each player, the relationship information indicating the relationship between each player and the other player, and the player character that each player can use for the game and the value of the given game parameter is defined. Management means for managing storage means for storing player character information indicating information,
A player to be used in the game from a plurality of player characters stored in the storage means that can be used by the player, including a player character managed by the other player as a specific player character based on the instruction of the player. Selection means for executing a selection process for selecting a character as an execution character,
Setting means for setting the value of the stored game parameter of the selected execution character to the value of a given game parameter for executing the game as the value of the execution parameter;
Game control means for executing the game based on the plurality of set execution characters and the set execution parameter values;
Equipped with
The relationship with the other player is a follow indicating a relationship that allows the predetermined information or situation regarding the other player to be viewed as one function of the game, and the predetermined information or situation regarding the own player in the game. As a function of, a follower showing a relationship that allows the other players to browse is included,
The setting means,
When the specific player character is selected as the execution character, the follower or the follower of the player who has instructed the selection in the selection process and another player who manages the specific player character. The configuration is such that the value of the execution parameter is adjusted based on the relationship information indicating the relationship.

With this configuration, in the present invention, when the player character of another player is used as a ghost character when executing a game, for example, the game relationship with the other player (that is, followers, followers, and followers). It is possible to set the value of the execution parameter that is advantageous in the progress of the game based on the mutual relationship between the follower and the follow, such as the relationship between friends and the like, and thereby obtain the advantageous effect in the game.

  That is, in the present invention, in order to obtain the advantageous effect in the game, it is necessary to establish the relationship in the game with other players.

  Therefore, the present invention can promote communication with other players in order to obtain the advantageous effect.

  As a result, the present invention can increase the number of participants in the game and activate the game, and at the same time, improve the fun of the game by incorporating the relationship building with other players as a game element. You can

It is a figure showing an example of a system configuration showing composition of a game system of one embodiment. It is an example of a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a server device according to an embodiment. 6 is an example of player information including information on a game history stored in a storage unit in one embodiment. It is an example of a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device according to an embodiment. It is an example of the figure showing the external appearance composition of the terminal unit in one embodiment. It is a figure for explaining adjustment of an execution parameter accompanying setting processing of an execution character of one embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the setting process of the parameter in one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) for explaining the setting process of the parameter in one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram (No. 3) for explaining the parameter setting process in the embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) for explaining the setting processing of the parameter in one embodiment. It is a figure (the 5) for explaining the setting processing of the parameter in one embodiment. It is a figure (the 6) for explaining the setting processing of the parameter in one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a display control process relating to status information on the relationship between a player and another player in one embodiment. It is a figure for explaining the display control processing which sorts and displays relation information based on the value of the execution parameter in one embodiment. 7 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing the operation of player character selection setting processing for setting a plurality of player characters on the deck, which is executed by the terminal device of one embodiment. 9 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the operation of player character selection setting processing for setting a plurality of player characters on the deck, which is executed by the terminal device of one embodiment.

  The present embodiment will be described below. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential configuration requirements of the invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing a configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

  In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 10 that provides a game service and a terminal device 20 (for example, the terminal devices 20A, 20B, 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). It is configured to be connectable.

  By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can play the game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet. Further, the user can communicate with other users by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20.

  The server device 10 is an information processing device that can provide a service for allowing a user to play a game by using a terminal device 20 that is communicatively connected via the Internet. The server device 10 also functions as an SNS server that provides communication-type services.

  In particular, the server device 10 is an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of users, and provides the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS. It has a configuration to provide a game called a social game (Social Game) executed by utilizing the game.

  The server device 10 is created in various languages such as games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20, such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and Javascript (registered trademark). It also has a configuration for providing a browser game (a game that is activated by simply opening an installation site with a Web browser).

  Note that, unlike the existing online game, the social game does not require a dedicated client software and includes a game that can be used only by a web browser and an SNS account.

  In addition, the server device 10 may connect to another user's terminal (smartphone, personal computer, game console, etc.) via a network to provide an online game in which the same game progress can be shared online at the same time. It is also possible to provide a game in which the game can be executed by each terminal device 20 and a specific process in the game can be executed in conjunction with the server device 10.

  On the other hand, the server device 10 may be configured by one (device, processor) or may be configured by a plurality (device, processor).

  Then, various information such as billing information, game information, and player information 146 is stored in a storage area (a storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10. However, each of these pieces of information may be stored in a database (a storage device or a memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (an intranet or the Internet).

Further, in the present embodiment, the server device 10 is a user of the terminal device 20 (that is, a player who executes a game) with respect to linking with another player (for example, when using a player character of another player). The input information based on the operation is received, and the game process that is linked with another player is executed based on the received input information.

  Then, in this case, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 provides the terminal device 20 with the game processing result received from the server device 10 so that the user can browse them. Process.

  The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, and a portable game machine, and is a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) and a LAN. It is a device connectable to 10. The communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

  In addition, the terminal device 20 executes the game process by the game program provided from the server device 10, or acquires the game control information processed by the server device 10, and executes the executed game process or the acquired game control. Run an informed game.

  Further, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.) received from the server device 10. It is also possible to provide a web browser function for transmitting user operation data to the server device 10 and the like, execute various processes for providing a game screen to the user, and allow the user to execute the game.

  In particular, regarding the interlocking with another player (for example, when using the player character of another player), the terminal device 20 performs a predetermined process on the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server by using the API. Or the player information 146 managed by the server device 10 functioning as the SNS server is acquired to execute the game.

  The terminal device 20 may acquire the game control information provided from the server device 10, execute a predetermined game process, and execute a game based on the game process.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 3 is an example of player information 146 including game history information stored in the storage unit 140. Further, the server device 10 according to the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

  The server device 10 communicates with an input unit 120 used for input by an administrator or the like, a display unit 130 for performing a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 in which predetermined information is stored, a terminal device 20 and other devices. It includes a communication unit 196 for performing, a processing unit 100 for mainly performing a game-related process, and a storage unit 140 for mainly storing various data used for the game.

  The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like to input settings relating to the game and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 120 of this embodiment is configured with a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

  The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of the present embodiment is composed of a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer readable medium) stores programs and data, and its function is an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape. Alternatively, it is configured by a memory (ROM) or the like.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communication with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server, or another network system), and its function is a hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It is composed of software and programs.

  The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and the function thereof is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed by a database. Further, for example, the storage unit 140 of this embodiment may constitute the storage means of the present invention.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 has a main storage unit 142 that mainly functions as a work area, game information 144 that indicates information about a game to be provided, player information 146 that indicates information about each player, and each player. The history information 148 indicating the play history of the game and various other information necessary for game calculation are stored.

  In the game information 144, in addition to the information about the provided game, data of a list of players who participate in the game and download and execute the game program (hereinafter, referred to as “player list”) is stored. It

  The player list is a list of player IDs for distinguishing from other players, such as the player ID given when the game or a service that controls the game is first registered (including those given at the player's request). It is the collected data.

  The player information 146 includes information regarding each player, information regarding a specific player character that can be selected by each player as a player character (hereinafter referred to as “execution character”) set in a deck for executing a game, and each player. The information (hereinafter, referred to as “history information”) regarding the game history of is stored.

  Specifically, in the player information 146, as shown in FIG. 3A, in addition to the information regarding each player, other player characters among the player characters managed (owned) by each player are displayed. It includes information about a player character that can be set as an execution character (that is, is permitted to be used by another player) (hereinafter referred to as a “specific player character”).

The player information 146 is associated with each player ID (A1) nickname,
(A2) Date and time when the game started,
(A3) Date and time when the last game was accessed (that is, logged in), including during login (hereinafter referred to as "access date and time" or "login date and time"),
(A4) Game level,
(A5) Player IDs of other players having the relationship of friends, followers, and follow, and the number of the players,
(A6) Information about a specific player character (for example, name, type (character type), information about ability and information about owned items), and
(A7) Adjustment value when the specific player character is set as the execution character,
Etc. are included.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the history information is associated with each player ID (B1) the date and time of login to the game,
(B2) Total execution time of the game,
(B3) Type and date and time of the game event that participated,
(B4) The number of contacts and the date and time of contact with another player in the game,
(B5) Content and number of times (sending number) when a message (including a fixed message such as “like”) to another player is sent,
(B6) Contents and number of times (number of times of reception) when a message sent from another player is received, and
(B7) Number of times the player character is used by another player,
Is included.

  The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

  The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute the process of each unit).

  For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in an information storage medium, and also performs various processes such as control of data transfer between the units. Further, processing for providing various services according to a request from the terminal device 20 is performed.

  Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment has at least a communication control unit 101, a Web processing unit 102, and a game management unit 104.

  The communication control unit 101 performs a process of transmitting / receiving data to / from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on the information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101.

  In particular, the communication control unit 101 of the present embodiment performs a process of transmitting the game screen to the user's terminal device 20 based on a request from the user's terminal device 20.

  The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 transmits data in response to a request from a web browser installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and the web browser of the terminal device 20. Performs the process of receiving the data to be transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server will be described as an example. However, the server device 10 is separately formed as a game server and an SNS server. Good. Further, the server device 10 may perform a part or all of the game processing of the present embodiment, or the terminal device 20 may perform a part thereof.

The game management unit 104 operates in conjunction with the terminal device 20 and executes a game process relating to a role playing game (RPG) or a competitive game in each player, based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20. , Manages player information including characters and various items used by each user, such as game progress of each user and item management.

  On the other hand, the game management unit 104 stores and manages the game history of each player as game history information in the player information 146, and provides it to each terminal device 20 in response to a request from the terminal device 20.

For example, the game management unit 104 associates with the player ID of each player,
(A1) Login date and time (access date and time) to the game and total execution time of the game in each player,
(A2) Information when the player character is used by another player (for example, the date and time, the type of the player character, and the identification information (player ID) of the player who used the player character).
(A3) Event ID of the in-game event that participated, and
(A4) Type of battled character, player IDs of other players to which the battled character belongs, date and time thereof,
(A5) Player IDs of other players who have executed cooperative play, their date and time,
(A6) Progress of game level,
(A7) Player character of another player when the player character of another player is used, information of the player character including date and time of use, type and ability of the player character, and
(A8) Date and time of sending and receiving a message to another player in the game including a fixed message such as “like” or a message from another player, and the content thereof,
Is managed as each game history information.

  In addition, the game management unit 104 works in association with each terminal device 20, and relates the relationship with other players such as friends, followers, and follow in each player, and the number of other players having the above relationship in each player. It is stored in the player information 146 as sex information and managed, and provided to each terminal device 20 in response to a request from the terminal device 20.

For example, the game management unit 104 associates with the player ID of each player,
(B1) Types of relationships between friends, followers, and followers,
(B2) The player ID of another player for each type of relationship and the period after the relationship with the other player is established, and
(B3) Number of other players for each type of relationship,
Is managed as relationship information.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. 4 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 20 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 5 is an example of a diagram showing the external configuration of the terminal device 20 in the present embodiment. In addition, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (sections) of FIG. 5 are omitted.

  The input unit 260 is used by the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by a touch panel or a touch panel type display. That is, the input unit 260 includes the detection unit 262 capable of detecting the two-dimensional designated position coordinates (x, y) on the screen on which the image is displayed. For example, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 that can detect two-dimensional contact position coordinates (x, y) in the contact detection area (touch panel).

  In the present embodiment, the contact position is position information obtained from the contact detection area by the player's contact operation (including direct contact and indirect contact by the pointing device).

  The player's touch operation according to the present embodiment includes a direct touch operation or a slide operation on the touch panel 12 by a user's finger, and an indirect touch panel 12 executed via a device such as a pointing device. In addition to the touch operation or the slide operation on the touch panel 12, the pseudo touch operation or the slide operation on the touch panel 12 is also included without directly or indirectly performing the touch operation or the slide operation on the touch panel 12.

For example, the pseudo touch operation or slide operation is
(1) A plurality of irradiating units that irradiate a light beam of infrared rays or the like in parallel with the touch panel surface at a position close to the touch panel surface, and are formed at one end of the touch panel 12 at regular intervals in the vertical and horizontal directions, and each irradiation unit And a plurality of sensors that are provided in the other end of the touch panel facing each irradiation unit and receive each irradiated light beam, the light beam when contacting or approaching the touch panel 12 is generated. A touch operation or a slide operation, which detects the interrupted vertical and horizontal coordinates and recognizes based on the detected coordinates, and
(2) A touch operation or a slide operation in which a camera that captures an image of the display surface of the touch panel 12 is provided, the user detects the position coordinates of the touch or proximity of the touch panel 12, and the recognition is performed based on the detected position coordinates.
A touch operation or a slide operation that is recognized by actually touching the touch panel 12 or by detecting the touch panel 12 in the vicinity thereof is included.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the display screen (display) 12 shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B has a liquid crystal display and a touch panel for detecting the contact position of the player (operator, user) stacked. It is a touch panel type display. That is, in this embodiment, the display screen 12 functions not only as the input unit 260 but also as the display unit 290.

  The touch operation on the display screen (hereinafter, referred to as “touch panel” except for special cases) 12 may be performed using a fingertip, or may be performed using an input device such as a touch pen. Good.

  In addition, the input unit 260 may include buttons, levers, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, and the like that can input operation information (operation signals) other than the designated position.

  The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296, and the function thereof can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Then, the storage unit 270 of the present embodiment has a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, an image buffer 272 in which a final display image and the like are stored, and player information 273 indicating information regarding a player regarding a provided game. And a game data storage unit 274 for storing various data necessary for executing the game such as table data.

  Note that a part of these may be omitted, or the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 may form a part thereof. Further, for example, the storage unit 270 of the present embodiment constitutes the storage unit of the present invention alone or together with the storage unit 140 of the server device 10.

The player information 273 includes information about a player character managed (owned) by each player (hereinafter referred to as “player character information”), relationship information indicating a relationship between each player and another player, and each player. The history information regarding the past game history of is included.

  The player character information includes the type of the player character, its ability, the number of times and the date and time set in the deck (a game field set as a plurality of player characters that can be used when executing the game), and other players. Information (for example, flag information) indicating the specific player character permitted to be used is included.

  The relationship information includes, for example, a follower who follows another player, a follower who follows each reference player (that is, the player), and a friend relationship which is a follower and follower relationship with each other. Contains information about.

  The history information includes the login date and time when the game was logged in (access date and time), the total execution time of the game, and the content when a message (including a fixed message such as “like”) to other players was sent. The information includes the number of times (the number of times of sending), the content and the number of times (the number of times of receiving) when the message sent from another player is received, and each information indicating the number of times the player character is used.

  The game data storage unit 274 stores various information necessary for executing the game, condition information used in various determination processes, and the like.

  The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its function is an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM) or the like.

  Further, the information storage medium 280 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute the process of each unit). The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280, as described later.

  The display unit 290 outputs the image generated by the present embodiment, and the function thereof can be realized by a CRT, LCD, a touch panel type display, an HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the display unit 290 also functions as the input unit 260 for the player to perform the game operation by using the touch panel display. Here, as the touch panel, for example, a touch panel of a resistance film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), a capacitance type, an electromagnetic induction type, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, an infrared scanning type, or the like can be used.

  The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The communication unit 296 performs various controls for performing communication with the outside (for example, a host device or another terminal device), and its function is hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs and programs. It can be realized by

The terminal device 20 receives and receives, via a network, a program and data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment, which is stored in the information storage medium of the server device 10 or the storage unit 270. The program or data may be stored in the information storage medium 280 or the storage unit 270. The case where the terminal device 20 is made to function by receiving the program or data in this way can also be included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 200 (processor), based on input data from the input unit 260, a program, or the like, according to a program provided from the server device 10 or in conjunction with the server device 10, performs a game process, an image generation process, Alternatively, processing such as sound generation processing is performed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as the game processing, processing for starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, processing for advancing various games such as competitive games and sports games, player objects, enemy objects, etc. It includes a process of arranging various objects used in the game, a process of displaying various objects, a process of calculating a game result, a process of ending the game when a game ending condition is satisfied, and the like.

  In addition, the processing unit 200 performs various processes using the storage unit 270 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

  In particular, the processing unit 200 of the present embodiment includes an object space setting unit 210, a touch detection processing unit 211, a display control unit 212, a character management unit 213, a movement processing unit 214, a game processing unit 215, and a virtual camera. The control unit 216, the game management unit 217, the drawing unit 220, and the sound processing unit 230 are included. Further, a part of them may be omitted.

  Note that, for example, the display control unit 212 of the present embodiment constitutes the displayability means of the present invention, and the character management unit 213 constitutes the selection means of the present invention. Further, for example, the game processing unit 215 constitutes a game control unit of the present invention, and the game management unit 217 constitutes a management unit, a setting unit, a specifying unit and a registration updating unit of the present invention.

  The object space setting unit 210 includes various objects (sprites, billboards, polygons, polygons, objects, etc.) representing display objects such as objects (player objects, moving objects, enemy objects), moving paths, buildings, trees, columns, walls, and maps (terrain). A process of arranging and setting an object composed of a primitive surface such as a free-form surface or a subdivision surface in an object space (that is, a game space) is performed.

  Specifically, the object space setting unit 210 determines the position and rotation angle (synonymous with direction and direction) of the object (model object), and rotates the position (X, Y) or (X, Y, Z). The object is arranged at an angle (a rotation angle around the X and Y axes) or (a rotation angle around the X, Y and Z axes).

  In particular, the object space setting unit 210 defines a game space (that is, a field) in which a player object or the like moves during a game and forms a wall for restricting the movement of the player object (also referred to as a wall object). ) Is set to a given position in the game space to be displayed inside the outermost end of the displayable area of the touch panel 12 (screen).

  The object space includes both so-called virtual two-dimensional space and virtual three-dimensional space. The two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and the three-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). is there.

When the object space is a two-dimensional space, the objects are arranged based on the priority order set for each of the plurality of objects. For example, it is possible to perform a process of arranging the objects in order from the object (sprite) desired to appear to be on the back side and arranging the objects desired to appear to be on the front side in an overlapping manner.

  If an object with a large drawing size is placed below the image and an object with a small drawing size is placed above the image, it is possible to make the object space corresponding to the upper part of the screen appear to be on the back side. The object space corresponding to the lower part of can be made to appear to be on the front side.

  On the other hand, when the object space is a three-dimensional space, the object is arranged in the world coordinate system.

  The touch detection processing unit 211 performs recognition processing of input information input by the player from the input unit 260. Specifically, the touch detection processing unit 211 of the present embodiment acquires the designated position input by the input unit 260.

  For example, the touch detection processing unit 211 acquires the contact position (two-dimensional contact position coordinate) in the contact detection area (touch panel) that detects the contact operation (that is, the touch operation) of the player as the designated position.

  That is, the touch detection processing unit 211 is an operation in which the player touches the touch panel 12 with a finger (hereinafter referred to as “touch operation input”), moves the finger as it is, and finally releases the touch panel 12 (hereinafter referred to as “slide operation”). The contact position (detection position) in the contact operation period (during the slide operation period) corresponding to the period of performing the above) is acquired.

In particular, the touch detection processing unit 211 is
(1) A first change (hereinafter, referred to as “contact state”) from a state in which no touch operation is input to the screen (hereinafter referred to as “contactless state”) (hereinafter, referred to as “contact state”) A "detection position"), and a detection position (hereinafter, also referred to as "first detection position") at which the state change is executed, and
(2) After the detection of the first change, when the first change is detected (that is, when the state changes from the non-contact state to the contact state), the touch operation input is continued (that is, the contact state). When the input by the slide operation (hereinafter referred to as “slide operation input”) is being performed, the change in the slide operation input (that is, the change in the detection position) is detected as the second change. At the same time, a second detection process of detecting a detection position where the state change is executed (hereinafter, also referred to as “second detection position”),
(3) Third detection processing for detecting a state where no touch operation input is made on the screen during the slide operation input (that is, a case where the slide operation input ends and a non-contact state is obtained),
To execute.

  In addition, the touch detection processing unit 211 acquires the designated position input in each predetermined cycle. Specifically, the predetermined cycle may be, for example, about 1/60 second to 1/120 second for each frame.

  The display control unit 212 displays on the touch panel 12 an image regarding the game including the operation input object in which the player's instruction is visualized.

  The character management unit 213 selects, as an execution character, a player character to be set in the deck from a plurality of player characters stored in the player information 273 managed (owned) by each player based on the player's instruction.

  Then, the character management unit 213 registers the player character selected as the execution character in the player information 273 as deck data.

  The movement processing unit 214 performs a movement calculation of an object in the object space (particularly, an operation target object controlled as a moving object that moves in the game space such as a character object of an execution character set in a deck and its items). I do.

  That is, the movement processing unit 214 moves or moves the moving object in the object space based on the input data or the program (moving algorithm) or various data (motion data) input by the player through the input unit 260. Performs processing to control the movement (motion, animation) of body objects.

  Specifically, the movement processing unit 214 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the movement information (movement direction, movement amount, movement speed, position, rotation angle, or acceleration) of objects and motion information (position or rotation angle of each part object). ) Is sequentially calculated for each frame. Here, the frame is a unit of time for performing object movement processing, movement processing (simulation processing), and image generation processing. Then, in the present embodiment, the frame rate may be fixed or may be variable according to the processing load.

  Note that the movement processing unit 214 may perform processing of moving the object based on the input direction (for example, the sliding direction) in the three-dimensional object space. For example, the moving direction is associated with each input direction in advance, and the object is moved in the moving direction corresponding to the input direction.

  The game processing unit 215 performs various game calculation processes. For example, when a plurality of player characters used in the game are set in the deck based on a player's instruction, the game processing unit 215 uses each player character set in the deck to advance the game. Execute the process.

  In particular, the game processing unit 215 forms an object space based on the map, performs a battle between the player character (execution character) and the enemy character, and performs calculations necessary for executing the game such as parameters of each character during the battle. Perform processing.

  Although the game processing unit 215 is executed in conjunction with the server device 10, a part or all of the game processing unit 215 may be formed in the server device 10.

  The virtual camera control unit 216 generates an image that is viewed from a given viewpoint and that appears to have a depth. In this case, the virtual camera control unit 216 controls the virtual camera (viewpoint) for generating an image viewed from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, a process of controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or the rotation angle (the rotation angle around the X, Y, Z axes) of the virtual camera (the process of controlling the viewpoint position and the line-of-sight direction) is performed.

  For example, when an object (for example, a character, a ball, a car) is photographed from behind by a virtual camera, the position or rotation angle (virtual camera) of the virtual camera is set so that the virtual camera follows changes in the position or rotation of the object. Control).

In this case, the virtual camera can be controlled based on the information such as the position, rotation angle, or speed of the object obtained by the movement processing unit 214. Alternatively, the virtual camera may be rotated at a predetermined rotation angle or may be controlled to be moved along a predetermined movement path. Further, in this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on the virtual camera data for specifying the position (movement path) or the rotation angle of the virtual camera.

  If there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control processing is performed for each virtual camera.

  The game management unit 217 manages the parameters of the player character set in the deck, and also manages the relationship with other players, including the registration and update of the relationship information.

  The drawing unit 220 performs a drawing process based on the results of various processes (game process) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit (display) 290. The image generated by the drawing unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. In particular, the drawing unit 220 generates an image viewed from the virtual camera in the object space and displayed on the screen.

  Here, when a two-dimensional image is generated, the drawing unit 220 draws objects in descending order of priority, and when the objects overlap each other, overwrites objects of high priority and draws them. ..

  In addition, when generating a three-dimensional image, the drawing unit 220 of the present embodiment first uses the vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, or α value) of each vertex of the object (model). Object data (model data) including) is input, and vertex processing is performed based on the vertex data included in the input object data. When performing the vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for redistributing the polygon may be performed as necessary.

  Further, in the vertex processing, geometry processing such as vertex movement processing, coordinate conversion (world coordinate conversion, camera coordinate conversion), clipping processing, perspective conversion, or light source processing is performed, and the object is converted based on the processing result. Change (update, adjust) the given vertex data for the constituent vertices. Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after the vertex processing, and the surface of the polygon (primitive) and the pixel are associated with each other. Then, following rasterization, pixel processing (fragment processing) for drawing pixels that form an image (fragments that form a display screen) is performed.

  In the pixel processing, various processes such as texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting / changing, semi-transparent composition, and antialiasing are performed to determine the final drawing color of the pixels that make up the image, and the perspective conversion is performed. The drawing color of the object is output (drawn) to the image buffer 272 (frame buffer, buffer capable of storing image information in pixel units, VRAM, rendering target). That is, in the pixel processing, per-pixel processing for setting or changing the image information (color, normal line, brightness, α value, etc.) in pixel units is performed.

  As a result, an image viewed from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) set in the object space is generated. When there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), it is possible to generate images so that the images viewed from the respective virtual cameras can be displayed on one screen as divided images.

The vertex processing and the pixel processing performed by the rendering unit 220 are performed by a shader program described in a shading language by hardware that makes the rendering processing of polygons (primitives) programmable, so-called programmable shaders (vertex shaders and pixel shaders). May be realized. The programmable shader has a high degree of freedom in the drawing processing contents by allowing the processing for each vertex and the processing for each pixel to be programmable, and the expressive power can be greatly improved as compared with the fixed drawing processing by hardware. ..

  Then, the drawing unit 220 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α blending, and the like when drawing the object.

  In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate conversion, clipping processing, perspective projection conversion, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Then, the storage unit 270 stores the object data (position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data (luminance data), normal vector, or α value) of the geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion).

  In the texture mapping, the texture (texel value) stored in the texture storage unit of the storage unit 270 is mapped to the object. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read from the texture storage unit of the storage unit 270 using the texture coordinates set (added) to the vertices of the object, and the two-dimensional image is read. Map the texture that is to the object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels and bilinear interpolation as texel interpolation are performed.

  In the present embodiment, when drawing an object, a process of mapping a given texture may be performed. In this case, the color distribution (texel pattern) of the texture to be mapped can be dynamically changed.

  In this case, textures having different color distributions (pixel patterns) may be dynamically generated, or textures having different color distributions may be prepared in advance and the textures to be used may be dynamically switched. May be. Further, the color distribution of the texture may be changed for each object.

  In the hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing is performed by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) that stores Z values (depth information) of drawn pixels. That is, when drawing the drawing pixel corresponding to the primitive of the object, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referred to, and the Z value of the referred Z buffer and the Z value of the drawing pixel of the primitive are referred to. If the Z value at the drawing pixel is the Z value on the front side as viewed from the virtual camera (for example, a small Z value), the drawing pixel is drawn and the Z value in the Z buffer is newly updated. To a new Z value.

  In α blending (α blending), the drawing unit 220 performs a semi-transparent blending process (normal α blending, addition α blending, subtraction α blending, etc.) based on the α value (A value). The α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), and is, for example, positive alpha information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, semi-transparency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

  In particular, the drawing unit 220 in this embodiment may generate an image to be displayed in the display area corresponding to the contact detection area. The image displayed in the display area may be, for example, an image including an object.

  The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processing performed by the processing unit 200, generates a game sound such as BGM, sound effect, or sound, and outputs the game sound to the sound output unit 292.

  The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or a system having a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play.

  Further, when a plurality of players play, the game image and the game sound to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal device 20, a network (transmission line, communication line), or the like. It may be generated by distributed processing using a plurality of terminal devices 20 or server devices 10 connected by.

[4] Method of this Embodiment [4.1] Outline Next, the method of this embodiment (adjustment of the execution parameters associated with the execution character setting process) will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the adjustment of the execution parameters associated with the execution character setting process of the present embodiment.

  The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a plurality of player characters are set in a deck, and a player character (that is, an execution character) set in the deck executes a game such as a battle game, a shooting game, or an RPG. ing.

  In particular, the terminal device 20 selects a plurality of player characters from the player characters owned by itself (hereinafter referred to as “own player character”) and the player characters of other players (hereinafter referred to as “other player character”). Has a configuration capable of being selected as an execution character and set in the deck.

  Further, when the other player character is set as the execution character, the terminal device 20 sets the parameters of the other player character (hereinafter, referred to as “specific player character”) as the execution character to the player and the specific player character. It has a configuration that is set based on the relationship with other managed players.

Specifically, the terminal device 20
(1) Selection of selecting a player character used for a game as an execution character from a plurality of player characters that can be used by a player, including a player character managed by another player as a specific player character, based on an instruction from the player Perform processing,
(2) Setting to set the player information 246 of the selected execution character and the value of the game parameter stored in the server device 10 as the value of the given execution parameter for executing the game as the value of the execution parameter Perform processing,
(3) The game is executed based on the plurality of set execution characters and the set execution parameter values.
Have a configuration.

  Then, when the specific player character is selected as the execution character in the setting process, the terminal device 20 instructs the player who has instructed the selection in the selection process (that is, the player's own player) and other players who manage the specific player character. And a configuration for adjusting the execution parameter based on the relationship information of and.

  For example, among the four player characters that can be set in the deck, the player character of the player A having a friend relationship (hereinafter referred to as “friend player character”) a and the player character of the player B having a follow relationship (hereinafter, referred to as a “friend player character”) "Following player character") b two specific player characters are set as execution characters (that is, ghost characters) on the deck, and the remaining execution characters are set as the player character of the player (that is, the player character). Imagine a case.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, the terminal device 20 sets the value of the parameter indicating the game parameter of the player character set in the deck (for example, the point for executing the gacha) to the friend player character. In addition to the value (10 points) peculiar to the specific player character, a predetermined value (for example, 10 points) is added and adjusted, and the follower player character is set to the value (10 points) peculiar to the specific player character. In addition, a predetermined value (for example, a value less than the friendship with 5 points) is added and the value is adjusted.

  With this configuration, in the present embodiment, when a player character of another player is used as a ghost character when executing a game, for example, a game relationship with another player (for example, a follower or Based on the friend relationship including follow and friends), it is possible to set the value of the execution parameter that is advantageous in the progress of the game, and thereby obtain the advantageous effect in the game.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, in order to obtain the advantageous effect in the game, it is necessary to build a relationship in the game with the other player, so that it is actively promoted to communicate with the other player. It can be done.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the number of participants in the game can be increased and the game can be activated, and the interest in the game can be improved by incorporating the relationship building with other players as a game element. You can do it.

  It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the server device 10 has a predetermined number (for example, one body) that can be used by another player by selection processing from a plurality of player characters managed by the player under the instruction of each player. ) Player characters are registered in advance.

[4.2] Competitive Game Next, a competitive game executed in the present embodiment will be described.

  The terminal device 20 according to the present embodiment is, for example, a battle game in which a plurality of player characters preset in a deck by a player and a plurality of enemy characters preset in a deck by a computer or another player perform an attack in order. Run (turn-based battle game).

  In particular, the game management unit 217 sets the player character (including items equipped by the player character) used in the competitive game in the deck based on the input operation of the player, and is defined by each player character. The game parameter is set as a game parameter for game execution.

  Then, the game processing section 215 executes the competitive game based on the set player characters and their game parameters.

  In particular, the game processing unit 215 determines, for each player character, a corresponding player character in the opposite direction to the slide direction of the slide operation input input by the player and with the energy corresponding to the slide amount of the slide operation input. It is moved as a moving object, and a game process of attacking an enemy character arranged in the game space is executed according to the value of the set game parameter.

That is, the game processing unit 215 switches the player character that executes an attack in a given execution order to identify one player character, and controls movement in the game space for the player character identified in response to the slide operation input. The game process including the attack on the enemy character is executed.

  For example, the game processing unit 215 cooperates with the movement processing unit 214 to execute game processing including movement control of the player character in the game space and attack on the enemy character.

  Then, when a change to the state (touch release) in which the touch operation is not input on the screen is detected during the slide operation input, the movement processing unit 214 detects the slide direction, the slide amount, and the slide time length in the slide operation input. Alternatively, in accordance with a combination of two or more of these, the process associated with the movement of the player character in the game space and the game parameter (for example, an attack on an enemy character) is controlled according to the game parameter.

  In particular, when there is a wall object in the moving direction and the player character contacts the wall object, the movement processing unit 214, as long as there is energy to move to the player character, which is determined based on the slide amount, It is bounced off by the contacted wall object, and movement control is executed until there is no more energy.

  Then, when the game processing unit 215 detects that the enemy character is touched during the movement control, the game processing unit 215 based on the offensive power that changes according to the movement control and the value of the set game parameter. , Executes an attack process such as an attack on an enemy character.

  Although the game processing unit 215 executes the attack processing based on the set game parameter together with the attack power that changes according to the movement control, the game processing unit 215 uses the attack power that changes according to the movement control. Only the attack process may be executed.

  Further, in the above, the game in which the player character is used as the moving object has been described. For example, when an item such as a missile used by the player character (for example, a bullet) is used as the moving object, The game processing unit 215 switches a player character as an operation target related object that executes an attack in accordance with a given execution order to identify one player character, and controls movement of the identified player character with respect to an item in the game space. The game process including the attack on the enemy character will be executed.

[4.3] Relationship Information and Game Parameter Next, the relationship information and game parameter in the present embodiment will be described.

  The relationship information of the present embodiment is information indicating a relationship between the player and another player in the game, for example, information indicating each relationship of follow, follower, and friend.

  Specifically, the follow indicates a relationship in which predetermined information or situation regarding the game of another player or the game of the other player can be viewed as one function of the game, and the follower is the own player or the own player. Shows a relationship that allows other players to view predetermined information and situation regarding the game as one function of the game, and a friend shows a relationship between a follower and a follower.

  That is, the relationship information includes information indicating a follower state indicating a follower relationship, a follow state indicating a follow relationship, and a friend state indicating a friend relationship, and has no relationship. It includes an irrelevant state indicating a relationship.

  Further, the relationship information is associated with each player for each player (specifically, associated with the player ID of the other player) of the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 and each terminal device 20. In addition to the type information indicating the types of friends, followers, and follow described above, which is stored in the storage unit 270 as necessary, as additional information, information on the date and time when the relationship of the type is established (hereinafter, “date and time”). "Information".) Is included.

  Note that, in the relationship information of the present embodiment, instead of date / time information, information on a period from the establishment of each type of relationship until the present (hereinafter referred to as “period information”) is stored as additional information. May be. In this case, the game management unit 217 calculates and updates the period from the time when various types of relationships are established to the present at predetermined timings such as 0:00 every day.

  On the other hand, the relationship information of the present embodiment is used as information for determining the value of the game parameter set when the player character of another player is set as the player character of the own player in the deck.

  That is, the relationship information of the present embodiment is the relationship information when the player character of another player (that is, the specific player character) is selected as the player character of the own player (that is, the execution character) and set in the deck. Accordingly, it is used as information for setting the value of the game parameter that is advantageous in the progress of the game such as the battle game as the value of the execution parameter.

  Specifically, the execution parameters of the present embodiment include a game parameter relating to a specific player character set as an execution character, or a game parameter of a team composed of execution characters set in a player or a deck.

Also, as game parameters including execution parameters,
(1) For example, for a team of player characters who execute a game set in the player or deck such as points, in-game currency, physical strength value and experience value, or for each player character set as an execution character Points used for the game given to
(2) Ability value in the team, or an ability value when the particular player character executes the game (attack ability, defense ability or winning probability), or
(3) A value for adjusting (correcting) the value of (1) or (2) (for example, adding +10 points or increasing the ability value by + 10%),
including.

  It should be noted that each player can previously set a specific player character that can be used by another player, and the server device 10 (storage unit 140) stores each player as a part of the player information 146. Information on the registered specific player character (type, initial value of game parameter, each ability value) is stored.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game parameter is set for each execution character and the player character managed by the player is set for the deck, the player set in the player information 273 of the player concerned. The value of the game parameter included in the character information is set as it is, or is used as it is as the game parameter of the player or the team.

[4.4] Relationship information registration processing (including cancellation processing and display control processing)
Next, the registration processing of the relationship information in this embodiment will be described.

The game management unit 217 lists registration candidates based on an ID search using a player ID, a registration process based on a follower list, and a predetermined program, and a list in which the registration candidates are listed (hereinafter, “list”). The relationship with other players is registered by a registration process based on a "candidate list").

  In addition, the game management unit 217 displays a specific player character managed by another player on the touch panel 12 and executes a registration process (that is, the specific player is the own player). When the relationship information indicating the relationship with another player is displayed, and when a given instruction is detected, the corresponding player (that is, the own player) is linked with the server device 10. In, the registration or deletion of the relationship with another player managing the specific player character to be detected is controlled, and the relevant relationship information is updated based on the result of the control.

(Registration process based on ID search)
The game management unit 217 executes a follow registration process of following another player by performing a predetermined operation during the game. Then, when the game management unit 217 executes the follow registration process of following another player, the game management unit 217 performs a follower registration process of registering the player (that is, the own player) who has executed the follow registration process as a follower in the other player. Run.

  As the follow registration processing, the game management unit 217 operates in association with the server device 10 and, based on the player ID input by accepting the operation of the player, stores the player list stored in the server device 10 (participating in the game. Data that lists players that are listed).

  Then, when the input player ID matches the listed player ID, the game management unit 217 inputs the input player ID (that is, the own player) of the player executing the search (that is, the own player). A relationship with another player having a (target player) is registered as a follow (that is, relationship information indicating a follow relationship is registered), and the player information 146 of the server device and the player information 273 of the storage unit 270 are updated. Perform follow registration processing.

  Then, at this time, the game management unit 217 registers, as a follower, the relationship with the player (that is, the own player) who is executing the search among the other players who have the input player ID (that is, the target player). (That is, the relationship information indicating the follower relationship is registered), and the follower registration process of updating the player information 146 of the server device and the player information 273 of the storage unit 270 is executed.

  Further, when the relationship with the player who is executing the search by another player having the player ID follow input in the follow registration process is registered as a follow (the follower of the player itself). In this case), the relationship with the other player is registered as a friend (that is, the relationship information indicating the friend relationship is registered), the player information 146 of the server device, and the player information of the storage unit 270. A friend registration process for updating 273 is executed.

(Registration process based on the follower list)
The game management unit 217 is linked with the server device 10 and generates a follower list in which player IDs that other players follow the player are listed based on a player's instruction or according to a program being executed in the game. Then, the follower registration is executed by instructing the player from the generated follower list to execute the friend registration process.

  Specifically, the game management unit 217 extracts the player IDs that follow the player from the player information 146 of the server device and the player information 273 of the storage unit 270, creates a list of the extracted player ID groups, and a follower list. To generate. However, at this time, the game management unit 217 excludes other players whose friend relationship information has already been registered to generate a follower list.

  Further, the game management unit 217 may generate the follower list randomly or according to a predetermined order such as the order of the player ID, or the order of the follower registration from the oldest or the last play date / time of the other player (including during play). A predetermined number of registration candidates may be extracted in the order of closeness.

(Registration process based on the candidate list)
The game management unit 217 is linked with the server device 10 and follows another player having a predetermined condition based on history information indicating a game history of the player at a predetermined timing or a player's instruction. Alternatively, the registration candidates are extracted as friend-related registration candidates, and the extracted registration candidates are listed together with information of other players (player ID, nickname, game level, and last play date / time).

  Then, the game management unit 217 executes follow registration or friend registration by instructing the player from the list of registration candidates (hereinafter, referred to as “registration candidate list”) of the generated follow-related or friend-related registration candidates to execute each registration. Perform the registration process.

  In this case, the game management unit 217 excludes another player who already has the relationship information of the follow relationship or the friend relationship from the list.

  For example, the game management unit 217 sets (ie, uses) the player character as an execution character within a period from the present time to a predetermined period before (for example, one week) (hereinafter, referred to as “reference period”). ) Another player in an unrelated state or another player in an unrelated state that has transmitted / received a message within the reference period is extracted to generate a registration candidate list of a follow relationship.

  In addition, for example, the game management unit 217 may be another player in an unrelated state in which the player character is set as the execution character a predetermined number of times (for example, three times or more) in the past game, or a message is transmitted and received a predetermined number of times (for example, Other players in the unrelated state that have been executed three times or more are extracted to generate a follow-up registration candidate list.

  On the other hand, for example, the game management unit 217 sets a follower relationship state in which the player character is set as the execution character within a period from the present time to a predetermined period before (for example, one week) (hereinafter, referred to as “reference period”). Other players, or other players in the follower-related state that have transmitted / received messages within the reference period are extracted to generate a friend-related registration candidate list.

  Also, for example, the game management unit 217 may be another player in a follower-related state in which a player character is set as an execution character a predetermined number of times (eg, three times or more) in a past game, or a message may be transmitted and received a predetermined number of times (eg, Other players in a follower relationship state that have been executed three times or more) are extracted to generate a friend candidate registration candidate list.

  Note that, for example, the game management unit 217 inquires of the player as to whether or not to follow another player in an unrelated state used in the immediately preceding competitive game, and based on the instruction of the player, the relationship with the other player. You may register the related information that follows.

  Further, when the number of registration candidate lists is limited, such as when the display limit of the game screen is limited, the game management unit 217 determines, for example, that the date and time when the player character is used or the date and time when the message is transmitted are closer, or the number of times the message is used. A predetermined number of registration candidates are extracted based on the priorities of the other players of each registration candidate, such as increasing the priority as the number of registration candidates increases.

  In addition, when displaying each registration candidate on the touch panel 12 in cooperation with the display control unit 212, the game management unit 217 displays the registration candidates in descending order of priority.

(Friend registration)
The game management unit 217 determines that the relationship between each player and another player is a follow relationship, that is, a follower relationship, at a timing of a registration instruction as a follow or follower or at a predetermined timing such as 0 o'clock every day. When it is determined that the relationship is a friend.

  Then, the game management unit 217 registers the relationship information between the player determined to be a friend and another player as a friend in the player information 146 of each player.

(Relationship automatic registration)
In the relationship between the players, even if the relationship as a follower or a follower is not registered in the relationship between the players, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game management unit 217 makes the players who meet the condition friends with each other. , Follow or follower, and the relationship information of each applicable player may be registered in the player information 146 of each player as a friend, follow or follower.

Specifically, the game management unit 217
(1) At a given timing, based on the history information about the game of each player stored in the server device 10, a specific process of identifying another player having a given condition in the past game of the corresponding player. Run
(2) Based on the given conditions provided, the relationship of the relevant player with the specified other player is registered in the server device 10 as relationship information.
Have a configuration.

For example, in the present embodiment, the given condition is
(1) The number of times of participating in the same event as the corresponding player is a predetermined number or more,
(2) The number of contact with another player in the game is a predetermined number or more,
(3) A specific message (including a fixed message such as “like”) has been sent to another player, or the number of times the message has been sent is a predetermined number or more,
(4) A specific message sent from another player has been received, or the message has been received a predetermined number of times or more,
(5) The number of times the player character is used by the player is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, and
(6) Each condition that the number of times the player character of another player is used is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times is included.

  Further, for example, in the present embodiment, the conditions (1) and (2) above are determination conditions as a friend, the conditions (3) and (6) above are follower conditions, and the above conditions. It is used as the conditions of (4) and (5).

Further, when the relationship information indicating follow is already registered and the above conditions (4) and (5) are satisfied, or the relationship information indicating the follower is already registered. In this case, if the above conditions (3) and (6) are satisfied, it is determined as a friend.

(Display control process during registration process)
The game management unit 217 is linked to the display control unit 212 while being linked to the server device 10, and relates to a player character managed by another player and a game of the other player when performing follow registration, follower registration, and friend registration. Information (player ID, nickname, player level, and last play date / time or situation) is displayed on the touch panel 12.

  In particular, as will be described later, the display control unit 212, when executing the above-described registration process, sets the other player who manages the specific player character in association with the specific player character and the player who executes the registration process. The relationship information or information regarding the status of the relationship between another player who manages the specific player character and a player different from the other player (hereinafter referred to as “relationship relationship information”) is displayed.

  The details of the display control process during the registration process in the display control unit 212 of this embodiment will be described later.

(Cancel registration)
As described above, the game management unit 217 uses the candidate list or the like to determine the relationship information between the other player who manages the specific player character and the player who executes the registration process, or other information that manages the specific player character. When the relationship information of the relationship in the player is displayed on the game screen and the relationship information of the follower, follower, or friend is already registered, the detected given instruction such as the instruction of the player Based on the above, the registered relationship is canceled, and accordingly, the player information 146 of the server device and the player information 273 of the storage unit 270 are updated.

  Note that the “given instruction” may be an operation instruction of a player, or, for example, when the registration period of the relationship with another player is limited and the time limit is reached, the game is given. It may be an instruction defined on the program in the processing.

(Other)
In the present embodiment, the number of people who can set the follow state and the friend state may be limited (for example, 10 persons) or may not be limited. Further, the limit number may increase as the game level increases.

[4.5] Execution Character Selection Process Next, the execution character selection process in this embodiment will be described.

  The character management unit 213 is used for a game from a selectable player character group consisting of a player character managed by the player and a specific player character managed by another player, based on the player's instruction. A selection process of selecting a player character as an execution character is executed.

  Particularly, in the server device 10, a predetermined number (for example, one) of player characters that can be used by other players when setting a deck are registered in advance as specific player characters. In association with 10, the information of the specific player character of the other player registered in advance is acquired, and the specific player character acquired in cooperation with the display control unit 212 is displayed on the execution character in a selectable manner.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number (at least one) of the player character to be selected at least is predetermined, and the character management unit 213 executes the selection process under the restriction.

  Further, when the character management unit 213 cooperates with the server device 10 and the display control unit 212 to display a player character group that can be selected as the execution character, the player character such as each player character or each specific player character is displayed. May be displayed for each type of each player, for each type of relationship of another player such as each friend, or for each adjustment value for adjusting the execution parameter, or another player who has recently logged in to the game (for example, , Other players who have logged in in the last two days) may be extracted, and the specific player character managed by the extracted other player may be preferentially displayed.

  The details of the display control unit 212 that displays the player character group that can be selected as the execution character will be described later.

[4.6] Parameter Setting Process Next, the parameter setting process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 12. 7 to 12 are diagrams for explaining the parameter setting process in the present embodiment.

(Basic principle)
The game management unit 217 executes a selection process of selecting a predetermined number of player characters as execution characters for executing a game such as a competitive game from a plurality of player character characters that can be set by the player, and setting the player character in the deck. Then, the information regarding the set player character (in particular, the value of the game parameter set for the player character) is acquired from the player information 273 and the like, and the acquired game parameter value is set as the game execution game parameter. To do.

  In particular, the game management unit 217 is configured from the game parameters regarding the player character (including the specific player character character) set as the execution character in the deck, or the execution character set in the player or the deck, as described above. The game parameters of the team to be played are set as parameters for game execution (that is, execution parameters).

  Then, at this time, when the player character managed by the player is selected as the execution character, the game management unit 217 keeps the value of the game parameter of the player character acquired from the player information 273 as it is (without adjustment). ) Set to game parameters for execution.

  On the other hand, when a player character managed by another player (that is, a specific player character) is selected as the execution character, the game management unit 217 operates in conjunction with the server device 10 to specifically (specifically) the server device 10. The adjusted game value of the game parameter of the specific player character stored in the player information 146) of the other player is adjusted based on the relationship information between the player and the other player. The value of the parameter is set to the game parameter for game execution.

  That is, in such a case, the game management unit 217 adjusts the value of the game parameter of the specific player character set in the game parameter for game execution, based on the relationship between friend, follower, and follow.

  Specifically, when a player character managed by another player (that is, a specific player character) is selected as the execution character, the game management unit 217 sets the value of the execution parameter to be a friend, a follower, or a follow. Adjust in order to obtain the beneficial effect.

  That is, the game management unit 217 improves the values of the execution parameters regarding the offensive power, defense power, or agility and magic power of the execution character of the specific player character selected as the execution character in the order of friend, follower, and follow. Set to a value (increase the value).

  In order to obtain many friend registrations that make the value of the execution parameter more advantageous, it is required to actively perform communication between players, and in order to obtain many friend registrations, the player registration is required. Communication between them is also necessary.

  Therefore, in order to use the communication between the players as a game element, the game management unit 217 changes the value of the execution parameter according to the type of the relationship information, and a specific player of another player having a relationship that requires more communication. When the character is selected as the execution character, the value is adjusted so that a more advantageous effect can be obtained.

  For example, when the relationship between the player and another player is a follow (when the player is following another player), the game management unit 217 determines the ability of the running character to manage the running character. In order to increase the value, the value x of the reference execution parameter is adjusted to 1.5 times the value of 1.5x.

  Then, for example, when the relationship is a follower (when another player is a follower of the player of interest), the game management unit 217 doubles the value x of the execution parameter serving as a reference for improving the performance of the execution character. When the relationship is a friend, the value x of the reference execution parameter is tripled to increase the ability of the execution character, and the value is adjusted to 3x.

  Further, when the specific player character is selected as the execution character, the game management unit 217 changes the characteristics of the performance of the execution character, which is determined by the execution parameter, according to the friend, follow, or follower.

  That is, the game management unit 217 can change the ability characteristics of the execution character such as the attack characteristics and the defense characteristics of the specific player character selected as the execution character by the friends, followers, or followers. The fun of the game can be improved by introducing the element of communication with other players.

For example, when the relationship between the player and the other player is “follow” (when the player is following another player), the game management unit 217 determines that the relationship is “follow”.
(A) A performance characteristic of an executing character that makes a single attack in one attack turn is defined as an ability characteristic in which the attack frequency is high in one attack turn (for example, a player character's turn is attacked by a plurality of player characters). Change to the ability characteristics to execute multiple attacks (including consecutive attacks) when executing
(B) The ability characteristic is changed to the ability characteristic that allows the execution character to continuously attack (for example, the ability characteristic to continuously execute a plurality of attacks when the execution character is turned).

In addition, for example, when the relationship between the player and the other player is a follower (when the other player is a follower of the player), the game management unit 217 executes a single-shot attack in the attack turn of the enemy character. If
(A) The ability characteristic of the execution character that protects the single-shot attack is changed to the ability characteristic that can protect the continuous attack executed in the attack turn of the enemy character, or
(B) The ability characteristic that defends the attack in the attack turn of the enemy character with a probability of 50% is changed to the ability characteristic that defends with a probability of 90%.

  It should be noted that the "value for obtaining an advantageous effect" means the ability when the execution parameter indicates the ability of the execution character or the plurality of player characters (for example, the ability of the team set in the deck). When the game parameter indicates a point, it indicates a high point, and when the execution parameter indicates a winning probability, it indicates a high probability value.

  Further, since the friend relationship is also a follow relationship and a follower relationship, the game management unit 217 adjusts the value of the execution parameter based on the friend relationship or changes the performance characteristic of the executed character to the follow relationship or the follow character. You may change based on a follower relationship.

(When adjusting execution parameters for each player)
For example, the game parameter and the execution parameter make a predetermined item (for example, an item as equipment used in the game, a character card appearing in the game, in-game currency, points, etc.) win from a plurality of items by lottery. Assume that the points are points for executing a gacha (gacha points), and that the player character of the player or another player is selected.

  In this case, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the game management unit 217 determines that the player's own player is selected from the plurality of player characters x, y, z displayed on the execution character setting screen. When the player character x to be managed is selected, the value “5” defined as the gacha point of the player character x is set as the gacha point (no adjustment).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), the game management unit 217 determines that the “unrelated state” is indicated by the relationship information between the player and the other player A. As a result, when the player character a managed by another player in the unrelated state is selected, the value “5” defined as the gacha point of the player character a is set as the execution parameter, and the value is set to that value. Add “+2” to to adjust the gacha points.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the game management unit 217 determines that the “following state” is indicated by the relationship information between the player and the other player C, and the execution character As a result, when the player character c managed by another player in the following state is selected, the value “5” defined as the gacha point of the player character c is set as the execution parameter, and the value is set to that value. Add “+3” to and adjust the gacha points.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 10 (B), the game management unit 217 determines that the “follower state” is indicated by the relationship information between the player and the other player D, and the execution character As a result, when the player character d managed by another player in the follower state is selected, “+5”, which is defined as the gacha point of the player character d, is set as the execution parameter, and the value is set to that value. Adjust the gacha points by adding "+5".

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the game management unit 217 determines that the “friend state” is indicated by the relationship information between the player and the other player E, and the execution character As a result, when the player character e managed by another player in the friend state is selected, the value “5” defined as the gacha point is set as the execution parameter, and the value is set to “+10”. Add and adjust the gacha points.

(When adjusting execution parameters for the entire team)
When setting (adjusting) the execution parameter of the entire team as the execution parameter, the game management unit 217 sets a numerical value regarding the relationship information between the player's own player and the other player managing the specific player character set as the execution character. (For example, the ratio in the type of relationship) is aggregated, and the execution parameter is adjusted based on the aggregation result.

  For example, in the case where the game parameter indicates a given ability such as an attack and the execution parameter indicates an ability such as an attack of the entire team, one player character of the own player has follow-up relationship information. A case where two specific player characters of another player and one player character of another player having the friendship relationship information are selected and executed based on the ratio calculated in the relationship type. Suppose a parameter is set.

  In this case, since there is one other player who has the friend relationship information, the game management unit 217 calculates the composition ratio to be 25%, and there are two other players who have the follow relationship information. The management unit 217 calculates the composition ratio as 50%.

  Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the sum of the execution parameters defined in advance for each execution character is 20 (each specified gacha point is 5), the game management unit 217 uses the friend composition ratio of 25%. "+5 (= 20 x 0.25)" additional points and "+10 (= 20 x 0.5)" additional points using the follow-up composition ratio of 50%, and execute the points of the entire team. The value of the parameter is adjusted to "35".

  It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the execution parameters are set for the player who uses the specific player character regardless of whether or not the deck is set. That is, the server device 10 monitors the parameter setting process of each player, and when the specific player character of another player is set as the execution character by the setting process, the server device 10 is in the unrelated state, the follower state, the follow state, or the friend state. The execution parameters of the other players are adjusted in accordance with each state of the states, for example, by the gacha points and the same points as those of the own player.

  The game management unit 217 executes the execution parameter adjustment timing at a predetermined timing such as when the deck is set (that is, immediately) or every day at 3:00.

(Relationship establishment period)
When a player character managed by another player (that is, a specific player character) is selected as the execution character, the game management unit 217 determines not only the type of relationship but also each relationship such as follower, follow, and friend. The execution parameter set by the game parameter defined in advance for each execution character may be adjusted based on the period in which the sex is established.

In particular, the game management unit 217
(1) When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the relationship indicated by the relationship information is established based on the incidental information included in the relationship information used when setting the execution parameter. Get the period
(2) The configuration is such that the value of the corresponding execution parameter is adjusted based on the relationship indicated by the relationship information and the acquired period.

  Specifically, when the specific player character is selected as the execution character, the game management unit 217 determines the type information (specifically, irrelevant information) included in the relationship information of the other players acquired from the server device 10. , Follower, follow, and friend) and a specific type of relationship (specifically, follower, follow, and friend) at the time when the relationship is established (that is, when the target relationship information is registered). Acquires incidental information (period information) such as date and time.

  Then, the game management unit 217 calculates a period in which a relationship such as follower, follow, and friend is established (hereinafter referred to as “relationship establishment period”) based on the acquired supplementary information and the current date and time. , The execution parameter relating to the relevant execution character (the specific player character selected as the execution character) or the execution character set in the player or the deck based on the relationship and the calculated relationship establishment period. Adjust the execution parameters of the team that will be

  Further, the game management unit 217 adjusts to a value for obtaining a more advantageous effect as the relationship establishment period becomes longer.

  For example, as described above, in the case where the game parameter and the execution parameter are gacha points, even if the game management unit 217 indicates a friend relationship, if the relationship establishment period is 2 weeks, The added gacha points are made larger than when the relationship is established for one week.

  In the present embodiment, the date and time when the relationship is established is registered as the supplementary information, and the game management unit 217 calculates the relationship establishment period when adjusting the execution parameters. The relationship-established period calculated in advance may be registered as supplementary information at a predetermined timing.

(Use of game history)
When a player character managed by another player (that is, a specific player character) is selected as the execution character, the game management unit 217 determines not only the type of relationship but also another player having a relationship. The execution parameters set by the game parameters defined in advance for each execution character may be adjusted based on the past player history.

In particular, the game management unit 217
(1) When the specific player character is selected as the execution character, history information is acquired from the server device 10 of the player and the other player who manages the specific player character,
(2) The value of the execution parameter is adjusted based on the play history indicated by the history information acquired together with the relation indicated by the relation information.
Have a configuration.

Specifically, when the specific player character is selected as the execution character, the game management unit 217 includes the type information (specifically, irrelevant, follower, (History and friends), and history information indicating a play history in a past game with the other player is acquired.

  In addition, the game management unit 217 determines whether the game has been executed in cooperation with a predetermined number of times or more (that is, the same game has been executed in cooperation) based on the acquired play history information, or whether the game has been executed a predetermined number of times or more. It is determined whether or not a given condition is satisfied, such as whether or not the player character of the player has played the game.

  When the game management unit 217 determines that the given condition is satisfied, the game management unit 217 sets the execution parameter for the corresponding execution character (the specific player character selected as the execution character), or the player or deck. The execution parameters of the team composed of the executed characters are adjusted.

  For example, as described above, in the case where the game parameter and the execution parameter are gacha points, even if the game management unit 217 indicates the friend relationship, if the above condition is satisfied, , Adjust the gacha points by adding predetermined points.

In the present embodiment, the given conditions are:
(1) If the login time of the game of another player is before the predetermined date and time,
(2) The total execution time of the game of another player is a predetermined time or more,
(3) The number of times the player has participated in the same event as the other player is a predetermined number of times or more,
(4) The number of contact with another player in the game is a predetermined number or more,
(5) A specific message (including a fixed message such as “like”) has been sent to another player, or the number of times the message has been sent is a predetermined number or more,
(6) A specific message sent from another player has been received, or the message has been received a predetermined number of times or more, and
(7) Each condition that the number of times the player character of the own player or another player is used is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times is included.

(Other)
The game management unit 217 determines, based on the number of registered friends and followers, the number of players having a specific relationship with another player who manages the specific player character selected as the execution character, of the specific player character. You may adjust the value of the said execution parameter.

  Specifically, the game management unit 217 determines a specific relationship (friend relationship, follower relationship, or follower relationship) in the other player based on the relationship information in the other player managing the specific player character selected as the execution character. Alternatively, the execution parameter value of the corresponding specific player character may be adjusted based on the type of relationship between the player and the other player and the acquired number of players.

  In this case, in the case of using different types of relationships in the number of players having a specific relationship as a basis for adjusting the value of the execution parameter, the number of players in the friend relationship is doubled. You may use correction values, such as.

  In this case, when the number of players having a friend relationship is used, the number of players x 5 points is added to the value of the execution parameter, and when the number of players having a follower relationship is used, the number of players is added to the value of the execution parameter. The adjustment range may be changed according to the type of relationship, such as adding x2 points. However, it is preferable to reduce the adjustment range in the order of friends, followers, and followers.

  On the other hand, the game management unit 217 determines the type of relationship (that is, friend, follower, or follow) between the player's own player and another player who manages the specific player character set as the execution character, according to the attribute of the specific player character. Based on this, the game parameter to be adjusted or the numerical range to be adjusted may be changed.

  For example, attributes such as water, fire, and soil are set for each player character, and the game management unit 217 determines that the specific player character having the attribute of water is set as the execution character. When the relationship with another player who manages the specific player character is a friend, the execution parameter is adjusted 10 times, while when the relationship is a follower, the execution parameter is adjusted twice. Alternatively, the game parameter set for the specific player character may be directly set as the execution parameter without adjusting the execution parameter.

  Further, for example, when attributes such as water, fire, and soil are set for each player character, and two or more game parameters such as offensive power, defense power, or probability of winning a gacha are specified, The type of the game parameter to be changed as the execution parameter may be changed according to the relationship.

  Specifically, in such a case, when the relationship between the player and the other player who manages the specific player character is friend, the game management unit 217 sets the water set as the execution character. For the specific player character with the attribute of, the game parameter of offensive power is adjusted as the execution parameter, and for the specific player character with the attribute of fire set as the execution character, the game parameter of the winning probability of gacha is adjusted as the execution parameter. You may.

[4.7] Display Control Process Next, the display control process at the time of executing each process such as the execution player selection process and the relationship information registration process according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. .. Note that FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the display control processing regarding the status information of the relationship between the player and another player, and FIG. 14 is a display for displaying the relationship information in a sorted manner based on the value of the execution parameter. It is a figure for explaining control processing.

  The display control unit 212 registers the relationship information with another player when the player character of another player (that is, the specific player character) is selected as the execution character to be set in the deck, or by the above-described registration processing. In this case, the touch panel 12 displays the relationship information indicating the relationship between the display of the specific player character or another player who manages the specific player character and the player who selects the specific player character or registers the relationship information. Display control processing to be displayed on is executed.

(Display of relationship information)
The display control unit 212 selects the specific player character of the other player as the execution character, or when the relationship information with the other player is registered by the above registration process, the specific player character of the other player. When displaying on the touch panel 12, another player who manages the specific player character and a player who gives an instruction to display the specific player character (a player who gives an instruction to select an execution character and to register relationship information). ) Is displayed in the display area of the touch panel 12 in association with the corresponding specific player character.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 12, the display control unit 212 relates to the specific player character while selecting the player character of another player (that is, the specific player character) as the execution character to be set in the deck. As one piece of information, relationship information between the player who is selecting the specific player character and another player who manages the specific player character is displayed on the touch panel 12.

  Further, when the display control unit 212 detects a given instruction to the specific player character while displaying the specific player character of another player on the touch panel 12, for example, as shown in FIG. , The number of players who are following other players who manage the specific player character, the number of players who are being followed (ie, the number of followers), and the number of friends. Information on the status of the relationship (that is, status information of the relationship) is displayed on the touch panel 12.

  For example, FIG. 13 shows an example in which the number of followers and the number of followers of the player D for managing the specific player character d are displayed.

  It should be noted that the given instruction may be a player's operation instruction, and for example, an instruction executed in progress of the game such as a given action or event based on the game (that is, an instruction executed according to a program). ) Or the like, which may be an instruction defined on the program in the game processing.

  In addition to the above, the relationship status information includes information (player ID, nickname, etc.) about a player who has a relationship such as a friend or a follow with other players.

(Sort display based on the value of the execution parameter)
The display control unit 212 touches the specific player character of the other player when selecting the specific player character of the other player as the execution character or when registering the relationship information with the other player by the registration process. When a plurality of characters are displayed on the touch panel 12, the specific player characters may be sorted and displayed on the touch panel 12 in the descending order of the adjustment value as the execution parameter of the specific player character.

  For example, when the specific player character of another player is selected as the execution character, the display control unit 212 displays the player character A having the largest adjustment value of the execution parameter in the display area of the touch panel 12, as shown in FIG. The player character b displayed in the highest display area and having the second largest adjustment value of the execution parameter is displayed in the area immediately below the player character a in the display area of the touch panel 12, and specified in descending order of adjustment value. The player characters are arranged and displayed in order from the top.

  The display control unit 212 displays on the touch panel 12 the relationship information between the player who is selecting the specific player character and another player who manages the specific player character, as one piece of information regarding the specific player character.

(Other)
When the specific player character of another player is selected as the execution character, the display control unit 212 extracts the other player who has recently logged in to the game (for example, the other player who has logged in within the last two days). The extracted specific player character managed by another player may be preferentially displayed on the touch panel 12.

In particular, the display control unit 212 works in conjunction with the character management unit 213,
(1) The date and time indicated by the information of the date and time of login of another player stored in the server device 10 (that is, the information of the date and time of access to the game (hereinafter, also referred to as “access date and time information”)) is given. Identify other players that meet the conditions (whether or not you logged in to the game within the last 2 days),
(2) The priority of the specific player character managed by the specified other player is set higher than the priority of the specific player character of the other player (that is, the other player who does not satisfy the condition),
(3) Display the specific player character on the game screen based on the set priority.
Execute each process.

  In this embodiment, the priority may be set based on the access date and time, and the sorted display may be executed.

  On the other hand, the display control unit 212 cooperates with the character management unit 213, and when one specific player character is selected by the execution character release instruction, a detailed display of the selected specific player character is executed on the screen of the game. Then, the relationship is registered or canceled on the screen, including the type change.

  When the type is changed, such as the registration or cancellation of the relationship, the display control unit 212 executes the registration or cancellation of the relationship information according to the change.

[4.7] Modified Example Next, a modified example of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, each terminal device 20 sets, in each player, a specific player character managed by another player as an execution character that executes the game, and uses the set execution character (that is, a ghost character). Although the game is in progress, items such as weapons and magic managed by other players may be set instead of the player character or together with the player character, and the game may be performed using the set item.

[5] Operation in this Embodiment Next, the operation of the player character selection setting process for setting a plurality of player characters in the deck, which is executed by the terminal device 20 of this embodiment, will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the operation of the player character selection setting process for setting a plurality of player characters in the deck, which is executed by the terminal device 20 of this embodiment.

  This operation is an operation for setting a plurality of player characters used in a game such as a competitive game in the deck as an execution character before a game, such as a specific player character managed by the player character and other players. To choose from.

  Further, in this operation, the information of each specific player character is acquired by the server device 10, and the information of the own player character stored in each terminal device 20 is used.

Furthermore, this operation is a battle game in which a plurality of player characters and a plurality of enemy characters are interlocked with each other, and a turn-based game in which each character attacks in a predetermined order is executed. ..

  First, when the character management unit 213 detects the execution timing of the player character selection setting process to be set in the deck via the game processing unit 215 (step S101), the character management unit 213 selects from the player characters managed by the player or another A selection type inquiry display for inquiring the player whether to select from a specific player character managed by the player is executed (step S102), and the instruction of the player is awaited.

  Next, when the character management unit 213 detects an instruction from the player via the touch detection processing unit 211 (step S103), it is determined whether the instruction from the player is an instruction to be selected from the player characters managed by the player. It is determined (step S104).

  At this time, when the character management unit 213 determines that the player's instruction is an instruction to select from the player characters managed by the player, the process proceeds to step S105, and the player's instruction is managed by the player. If it is determined that it is not an instruction to select from the player character (that is, an instruction to select from a specific player character managed by another player), the process proceeds to step S111.

  Next, when the character management unit 213 determines that the player's instruction is an instruction to select from the player characters managed by the player, the character management unit 213 operates in cooperation with the touch detection processing unit 211 and the display control unit 212, and player information 273. Displaying a list of player characters that can be selected as execution characters stored in (including display based on grouping and search keys), or displaying various details of individual player characters while executing various display processing (step S105). ), The player waits for a confirmation instruction from the player.

  Next, when the character management unit 213 detects the player's confirmation instruction (step S106), it selects the player character instructed by the confirmation instruction as the execution character (step S107).

  Next, the game management unit 217 reads various kinds of information of the selected player character including the game parameter from the player information 273, and sets the value of the game parameter to the value of the execution parameter including the selected player character. Is set in the deck (step S108), and the process proceeds to step S121.

  On the other hand, when the character management unit 213 determines that the player's instruction is not an instruction to select from a player character managed by the player (it is an instruction to select from a specific player character of another player), the communication unit 296. A communication line is established with the server device 10 via the server (step S111).

  Next, the character management unit 213 cooperates with the server device 10, the touch detection processing unit 211, and the display control unit 212 to display a list of specific player characters managed by another player (grouping or display based on a search key). Or) various display such as detailed display of individual player characters, and waits for a confirmation instruction from the player (step S112).

  Next, when detecting the player's confirmation instruction, the character management unit 213 selects the specific player character instructed by the confirmation instruction as the execution character (step S113).

Next, the game management unit 217 reads out various kinds of information of the selected specific player character including the game parameter from the server device 10, and sets the value of the game parameter including the setting of the value of the execution parameter. The player character is set on the deck (step S114).

  Next, the game management unit 217 works in conjunction with the server device 10 to specify another player who manages the specific player character selected as the execution character, and obtains relationship information between the other player and the player ( Step S115).

  Next, the game management unit 217 identifies the relationship between the other player and the player based on the obtained relationship information, and adjusts the value of the execution parameter based on the identified relationship (step S116). ), And proceeds to the processing of step S121.

  Next, the character management unit 213 determines whether or not all player characters to be set in the deck have been set (that is, whether or not the deck has been completed) (step S121). At this time, if the character management unit 213 determines that all the player characters have not been set, the processing proceeds to step S102, and if it is determined that all the player characters have been set, then the character management unit 213 proceeds to step S122. Move to processing.

  Next, the game processing unit 215 gives an instruction to start a game based on the executing player set in the deck (step S122), and ends this operation.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms referred to as broad or synonymous terms in the description or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  Although the present embodiment has been described as an operation input of a battle game or a sports game, it can also be used in another game such as an RPG or a simulation game.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the game, and can be applied as long as it uses a touch operation input and a slide operation input as a user interface.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system may be constructed by linking a plurality of server devices 10 to provide each game to the terminal device. May be.

  The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations having the same function, method, and result, or configurations having the same object and effect). Further, the invention includes configurations in which non-essential parts of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects as the configurations described in the embodiments or a configuration that can achieve the same object. Further, the invention includes configurations in which known techniques are added to the configurations described in the embodiments.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, it will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. .. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention.

10 ... Server device 20 ... Terminal device 100 ... Processing part 101 ... Communication control part 102 ... Web processing part 103 ... Game calculation execution part 104 ... Game management part 120 ... Input part 130 ... Display part 140 ... Storage part 142 ... Main storage part 144 ... Game information 146 ... Player information 180 ... Information storage medium,
196 ... Communication unit 200 ... Processing unit 210 ... Object space setting unit 211 ... Touch detection processing unit 212 ... Display control unit 213 ... Character management unit 214 ... Movement processing unit 215 ... Game processing unit 216 ... Virtual camera control unit 217 ... Game management Part 220 Drawing unit 230 Sound processing unit 270 Storage unit 271 Main storage unit 272 Image buffer 260 Input unit 262 Detection unit 280 Information storage medium 290 Display unit 291 Sound output unit

Claims (15)

A program for executing a game by utilizing the relationship between a player and another player,
Relationship information that distinguishes and defines a follow relationship or a follower relationship with each of the other players for each player , and a value of a given game parameter that each player can use for the game. Managing means for managing a storage means for storing player character information indicating player character information for which:
A player to be used in the game from a plurality of player characters stored in the storage means that can be used by the player, including a player character managed by the other player as a specific player character based on the instruction of the player. Selection means for executing a selection process for selecting a character as an execution character,
Setting means for setting the value of the stored game parameter of the selected execution character to a value of a given game parameter for executing the game as the value of the execution parameter, and
Game control means for executing the game based on the plurality of set execution characters and the values of the set execution parameters;
Cause the computer to function as,
The setting means,
When the specific player character is selected as the execution character, at least the follower and the follower of the player who indicates the player who has instructed the selection in the selection process and another player who manages the specific player character. A program that adjusts the value of the execution parameter based on the stored relationship information including the type of relationship. In the program according to claim 1,
A program in which the execution parameter is a game parameter relating to a specific player character set for the execution character. In the program according to claim 1 or 2,
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the follow or the follower stored in the storage means of the player and another player who manages the specific player character set as the execution character A program that aggregates given numerical values and adjusts the execution parameters based on the aggregated result. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The relationship information includes incidental information for acquiring a period in which the relationship of the follow or the follower is established,
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the supplementary information regarding the follow or the follower between the player and the other player who manages the specific player character is acquired,
Based on the acquired incidental information, acquires the period in which the relationship is established,
A program that adjusts the value of the execution parameter based on the acquired period together with the relationship indicated by the relationship information. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The storage means stores, for each player, history information indicating a past play history with another player having the follow or follower relationship with each player,
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, history information of the player and the other player who manages the specific player character is acquired, and the history information is used together with the relationship between the follower and the follower. A program for adjusting the value of the execution parameter based on the play history shown. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
At a given timing, based on the history information about the game of each player stored in the storage means, a specific process for identifying another player having a given condition in the past game of the corresponding player is executed. Specifying means, and
Registration update means for registering or updating relationship information between the other player having the given condition and the player as the follow according to the given condition in the storage means,
A program that further causes the computer to function as. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Causing the computer to function as display control means for displaying a plurality of the specific player characters on a game screen based on a given instruction,
The display control means,
A program for sorting the plurality of specific player characters and displaying them on the game screen in descending order of the adjustment value of the execution parameter for each specific player character. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A program for causing the computer to function as display control means for displaying relationship information between the player and the other player managing the specific player character on the game screen in association with the specific player character. In the program according to claim 8,
The display control means,
A program that, when a given instruction to the specific player character is detected, causes the game screen to display information regarding the status of the relationship of another player who manages the specific player character. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the ability of the specific player character is determined according to the follow or the follower indicating the relationship between the own player and another player who manages the specific player character. A program that adjusts the value of the execution parameter for. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The setting means,
When a specific player character is selected as the execution character, the execution parameter is determined according to the follow and the follower indicating the relationship between the player and the other player who manages the specific player character. A program that changes the characteristics of the executing character's ability. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The setting means,
According to the follower or the follower type and the acquired number of players, the follower or the number of followers of other players who manage the specific player character selected as the execution character is acquired. A program for adjusting the value of the execution parameter relating to the ability of the specific player character. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
When two or more game parameters defining the ability of the player character are set for each specific player character,
The setting means,
As the execution parameter, from among two or more game parameters, depending on the type of the following relationship between the player and the other player who manages the specific player character set as the execution character, and the relationship of the follower. A program that determines the game parameters to be adjusted. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The storage means stores the date and time when each player played the game as access date and time information,
The setting means,
When selecting the specific player character as the execution character,
Specify another player whose date and time indicated by the access date and time information has a given condition,
The priority of the specific player character managed by the specified other player is set higher than the priority of the other specific player character,
A program for displaying the specific player character on a game screen based on the set priority. A game system for executing a game by utilizing the relationship between a player and another player,
Relationship information that distinguishes and defines a follow relationship or a follower relationship with each of the other players for each player , and a value of a given game parameter that each player can use for the game. Management means for managing storage means for storing player character information indicating player character information for which:
A player to be used in the game from a plurality of player characters stored in the storage means that can be used by the player, including a player character managed by the other player as a specific player character based on the instruction of the player. Selection means for executing a selection process for selecting a character as an execution character,
Setting means for setting the value of the stored game parameter of the selected execution character to the value of a given game parameter for executing the game as the value of the execution parameter;
Game control means for executing the game based on the plurality of set execution characters and the set execution parameter values;
Equipped with
The setting means,
When the specific player character is selected as the execution character, at least the follower and the follower of the player who indicates the player who has instructed the selection in the selection processing and another player who manages the specific player character. The game system is characterized in that the value of the execution parameter is adjusted based on the stored relationship information including the type of relationship.

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