JP6698277B2 - Program and game system - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, there is a game in which an operation input associated with a game screen is performed using a touch panel or the like. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which fossils of dinosaurs are dug out of rocks by touching a touch panel with an operation pen, and Patent Document 2 discloses a formation in which a touch panel surface is touched with an operation pen to form a stratum. A game of digging and discovering fossils and treasures is disclosed.

JP, 2009-387, A JP, 2009-43118, A

  However, in the conventional game, the focus is on performing a touch operation at a desired position on the game screen, and the player is requested to provide an operation input with a sensible operation feeling and game characteristics as the operation input of the player on the game screen. There was nothing to do, and there was something that the player lacked in tension and was uninteresting.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game in which a player is requested to make an operation input with a sensible operation feeling and game characteristics as an operation input of the player on a game screen. To provide a program and a game system.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides
A display control unit for controlling the display of the game screen on the display,
An input receiving unit that sets a given reception time and receives an operation input of the player on the game screen,
A parameter management unit that performs a changing process of changing a value of a parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
Make the computer function as a game processing unit,
The input receiving unit,
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen according to a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which a parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit. Accepted,
The parameter management unit,
As the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit,
A game calculation is performed in which the value of the parameter obtained by the changing process is reflected.
Regarding the program.

  The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium, which stores a program for causing a computer to function as each of the above units. The present invention also relates to a game system including the above-mentioned units. Here, the game system includes a terminal connected to a network.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game with a high sense of tension and game nature, which requires the player to perform an operation input with a sensible operation feel and game characteristics as a player operation input on the game screen.

  Specifically, a given reception time (input time limit) is set when the game progresses, and an operation input of the player on the game screen (for example, a trajectory movement input by the player to the game screen) is received. Then, a changing process is performed in which the value of the parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen is changed in association with the operation input received within the reception time (input time limit). Then, the game calculation that reflects the value of the parameter obtained by the changing process is performed, and the game proceeds.

  According to the present invention, the operation input of the player at the given reception time (input time limit) is reflected from the set of a plurality of pixel units in which the parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit, which reflects the operation input. It is converted into a virtual operation input on the game screen according to the "configured virtual input pattern" and accepted. Then, as the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern is performed. .. By adopting such a new configuration, it is possible to realize an operation input that reflects the operation input of the player and has an unprecedented operation feeling and game characteristics.

  Here, "a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which the parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit" means a virtual input pattern that configures a given size and shape as a set of a plurality of pixel units. It may be a different pattern. Further, the shape and size may be changed and controlled based on given conditions.

  Further, "the parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit" means that the same "parameter changing ability" may be set in all the pixel units forming the "virtual input pattern", and different "parameter changing ability" may be set. May be set.

  Here, the "parameter change ability" is an ability to convert the value of a parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen, and the "parameter change ability" is appropriately changed and controlled according to given conditions. May be.

  The “given reception time (input time limit)” may be set appropriately as the game progresses. For example, when a battle event between a player character and an enemy character occurs during the game, the battle is preceded by the battle. You may set it. Further, during the reception time (input time limit), the operation input to the game screen is defined as “a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern”, for example, a given unit time (for example, 1/ It may be accepted every 60 seconds. Similarly, "processing for changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern" is performed, for example, It may be performed every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

The operation input associated with the display screen may be detected as a direct touch operation on the game screen by using an input unit such as a touch input detection unit, or a detection unit provided separately from the display. Alternatively, for example, an input unit such as a stylus pen and a doublet may be used to detect the scratch input on the game screen.

(2) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the display control unit is
As the game screen, a screen in which a plurality of layer screens of the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more) are sequentially stacked from the surface layer to the lower layer is generated,
The parameters are set for each given pixel unit on each layer screen,
The parameter management unit,
A process of changing the parameter value of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern may be performed.

  According to the present invention, the value of the parameter of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area is changed in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern. Thereby, for example, the screen corresponding to the virtual operation area is gradually deleted from the surface layer to the lower layer, and the "virtual operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern" is set to the range and depth of the virtual operation area. As a result, the game can be progressed while being displayed as an image and visually recognized by the player.

  Then, the range and the depth are used as the virtual operation input, and the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area is changed based on the virtual operation input. Therefore, it is possible to perform the operation input within the time limit during the game with a sense of tension while enjoying the screen effect on the game screen. In this way, it is possible to realize operation input while enjoying the game screen that reflects the operation feeling of the player.

  Here, "the process of changing the value of the parameter of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern" is the reception time (input time limit). If it is during the period), the process may be repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  With this, as the moving speed of the operation input is slowed down, the changing process is repeatedly performed for the specific pixel unit, and the parameter of the specific pixel unit can be largely changed, for example, from the surface layer to the lower layer screen. The value of the parameter in pixel units can be changed across (to the deep). Also, if the moving speed of the operation input is increased, the parameter in pixel unit can be changed in a wide range. In this way, it is possible to realize a game input having a new operation feeling that reflects the operation feeling of the player, and to realize an unprecedented game effect related to the depth and range of the parameter changed by the game input. ..

(3) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
The parameters are
You may set as a parameter of a different condition for every said layer screen or each area of each layer screen.

  Here, the “parameter of the different condition” means that it is set as a parameter of a different condition with respect to the “parameter changing ability” set in the virtual input pattern. Here, the “different condition” may be a condition for changing the parameter in association with the “parameter changing ability”, for example, a condition in which the parameter is easily converted or a condition in which the parameter is not easily converted.

Accordingly, by setting the condition, it is possible to set the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in the game result for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen.

(4) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
A first attribute is set on the game screen that receives a player's operation input, a second attribute is set on the virtual input pattern, and the virtual input pattern is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. The change control may be performed to change at least one of the pattern shape and the parameter changing ability in pixel units.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to change the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in the game score by combining the first attribute of the game screen and the attribute (second attribute) of the virtual input pattern.

  For example, when the first attribute and the second attribute match, the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern may be largely controlled, or change control may be performed to increase the parameter changing capability in pixel units.

(5) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
A different first attribute is set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, a second attribute is set for the virtual input pattern, and the virtual attribute is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. Change control may be performed to change at least one of the pattern shape of the input pattern and the parameter changing ability in pixel units.
For example, when the first attribute and the second attribute match, the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern may be largely controlled, or change control may be performed to increase the parameter changing capability in pixel units.

(6) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
The game screen may display the first attribute set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, and may display the second attribute set for the virtual input pattern.

  Here, the “display of the first attribute” may represent the attribute by, for example, a color or a pattern. The “display of the second attribute” may also represent the attribute with, for example, a color, a pattern, or the like. It may be expressed by changing the shape of the virtual input pattern according to the attribute.

  Further, the “display of the first and second attributes” may be represented by, for example, the same color and the same pattern as long as they have the same attribute. With this, the player can easily visually recognize the attributes of both, and, for example, by performing an operation input on the layer screen or the area of the layer screen having the same attribute as the virtual input pattern, the operation input reflected in the game result can be obtained. It becomes possible to do effectively.

(8) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
When a plurality of the virtual input patterns are selectable,
The game screen may identify and display the second attribute set in the selected virtual input pattern.

(9) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
The virtual input pattern may be a virtual input pattern determined from a plurality of different virtual input patterns based on a given condition.

  Here, the “different virtual input patterns” may be different in shape, size, “parameter changing ability”, attribute, and the like.

  Further, the "determined virtual input pattern" may be one arbitrarily selected by the player from "a plurality of different virtual input patterns". It may be uniquely determined based on the above.

(10) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention,
The parameter management unit,
Change control may be performed to change at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern and the parameter changing ability for each pixel.

  By performing such change control, it is possible to change the virtual operation input to the game screen according to the virtual input pattern and enhance the game quality of the operation input reflected in the game score.

(11) Further, the game system according to the present invention is
A display control unit for controlling the display of the game screen on the display,
An input unit for inputting operations associated with the game screen,
An input reception unit that sets a given reception time (input time limit) and receives an operation input of the player on the game screen;
A parameter management unit that performs a changing process of changing a value of a parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
A game processing unit,
Including,
The input receiving unit,
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen according to a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which a parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit. Accepted,
The parameter management unit,
As the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit,
You may perform the game calculation which reflected the value of the parameter obtained by the said change process.

(12) Further, the terminal device according to the present invention is
Display,
A display control unit for controlling the display of the screen of the competition game on the display,
A touch panel provided on the display, which detects a player's operation input on the game screen;
A terminal device that can be connected to a network including
An input receiving unit that sets a given reception time (input time limit) and receives an operation input of the player on the game screen detected by the touch panel;
A parameter management unit that performs a changing process of changing a value of a parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
A game processing unit,
Including,
The input receiving unit,
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen according to a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which a parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit. Accepted,
The parameter management unit,
As the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit,
You may perform the game calculation which reflected the value of the parameter obtained by the said change process.

The figure which shows the game system of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the server of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the external appearance structure of the terminal in this embodiment. An example of the game screen of this embodiment. An example of the parameter, condition, and attribute set for each pixel of the game screen of the present embodiment. An example of a virtual input pattern of this embodiment and a virtual operation area on a game screen. Explanatory drawing of the capability conversion parameter of the virtual input pattern of this embodiment. An example of the modification of the virtual input pattern of this embodiment. An example of the other modification of the virtual input pattern of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the operation input and virtual operation input of this embodiment. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of a process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game screen of this embodiment. An example of a three-layer screen that constitutes the game screen. An example of the scratch state of the three-layered screen which comprises a game screen. An example of player character parameters. An example of the parameters of the enemy character. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of a process of this embodiment. The flowchart figure which shows the flow of a process of this 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. In addition, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessary configuration requirements of the invention.

1. Game System FIG. 1 shows a game system (network system) of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, it is composed of a plurality of terminals 10 and a server 20 (server system). That is, as shown in FIG. 1, in the game system of this embodiment, the server 20 that provides the service and the terminals 10 (10A, 10B, 10C) are configured to be connectable to the network 2 (for example, the Internet). It

  The server 20 is an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication among a plurality of users (players), and provides a community-type service called SNS (social networking service) in this embodiment. It is a server that does. That is, the server 20 transmits the user information (user name, diary, bulletin information, game field status, etc.) not only to the logged-in user, but also to other users who have a friend relationship with the user, and between the users. I try to communicate. The server 20 may provide services only to users who have registered as members. The server 20 may be configured by one or a plurality of servers (authentication server, game processing server, communication server, billing server, database server, etc.).

  In addition, the server 20 of the present embodiment provides an online game service (social game) in response to a request from the terminal 10. In the present embodiment, a game program is executed in the terminal 10, and in the server 20, the account information of the player, the game result of the game executed in the terminal 10, the game media (characters, items, etc.) usable in the game, Information such as in-game currency that can be used in the game, information about stages that make up the game, and the like are managed.

  The terminal 10 is an information processing device such as a mobile terminal (smartphone, mobile phone, portable game machine, etc.), personal computer (PC), game device, image generation device, etc., and is connected via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. Device that can be connected to the server 20. The communication line between the terminal 10 and the server 20 may be wired or wireless.

  In the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, a given acceptance time (input time limit) is set when the game progresses, and an operation input of the player on the game screen (for example, a trajectory movement input by the player to the game screen) is accepted. .. Then, a changing process is performed in which the value of the parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen is changed in association with the operation input received within the reception time (input time limit). Then, the game calculation that reflects the value of the parameter obtained by the changing process is performed, and the game proceeds.

  In particular, in the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the operation input of the player at the given reception time (input time limit) is reflected in “a plurality of pixel units in which the parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit”. Is converted into a virtual operation input on the game screen according to a virtual input pattern composed of a set of "1. Then, as the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern is performed. ..

  By adopting such a new configuration, it is possible to realize an operation input that reflects the operation input of the player and has an unprecedented operation feeling and game characteristics.

  Here, the “given reception time (input time limit)” may be appropriately set as the game progresses, and for example, when a battle event between the player character and the enemy character occurs during the game, the battle occurs. It may be set prior to. Further, during the reception time (input time limit), the operation input to the game screen is defined as “a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern”, for example, a given unit time (for example, 1/ It may be accepted every 60 seconds. Similarly, "processing for changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern" is performed, for example, It may be performed every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  The operation input associated with the display screen may be detected as a direct touch operation on the game screen by using an input unit such as a touch input detection unit, or a detection unit provided separately from the display. For example, an input unit such as a stylus pen and a doublet may be used to detect the scratch input on the game screen.

  Further, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment provides a battle game using the above-described virtual operation input (referred to as “virtual operation input”) when a battle event between the player character and the enemy character occurs during the game. To do.

  Specifically, a battle process is performed using a value based on the parameter of the player character set as the game content of the player and a value based on the parameter of the enemy character that is the opponent, and the battle game is executed according to the processed result. The ongoing game is executed. Then, when a player using the virtual operation input method described above makes a scratch input within a given acceptance time (time limit) set at the time of the battle, a value based on the parameter is changed to the scratch input (virtual operation). Input).

  In this way, according to the present embodiment, when a player character and an enemy character compete with each other, a value based on a parameter, which is an important factor for determining the outcome of the competition, is set to a given acceptance time (set at the time of the competition). Change based on scratch input (virtual operation input) within the time limit. As a result, when the player character and the enemy character are competing against each other, the scratch operation input (virtual operation input) of the player is directly linked to the win or loss, and a feeling of tension and an entertaining input-type operation feeling which is not existent in the past are provided. A competing battle game can be realized.

  Here, the "game medium" is a medium that appears in the game, and includes, for example, game characters, items, and the like. For example, the game medium is a game card (that is, digital content) that virtually exists in the game.

In addition, the game content as a game card is provided to each player as an initial setting, and during execution of the game,
(1) If you win a match game with another player,
(2) When a predetermined game stage is cleared, when the player's game level is raised, or when a predetermined game task is completed (3) When a lottery game called gacha is won
(4) When a gift is given by another player registered as a friend,
(5) It can be acquired when the purchase is made by paying costs such as billing.

Then, when the game content is acquired, a process for enabling it in the game is executed, while in each game content,
(A) When the above (1) and (2) are executed using the game medium,
(B) When the experience value, energy, or item is obtained using the game medium, (C) When the (gambling) gacha is performed using the game medium, the player wins the gacha. In some cases, or
(D) The level (the game content level different from the game level) is increased when the payment of costs such as billing is executed.

  In particular, in the game content, when the game content level is improved, attack parameters, defense parameters, hit points or other abilities (scratch abilities) for advancing a game associated with each game card such as magic or magic, and the parameters thereof are improved. When the cost is improved and used as the cost of the gacha, the lottery probability is increased, the in-game value is increased, and the game can be sold at a high price.

On the other hand, in the competitive game, the game content is input, for example, via the terminal 10 before determining the place in the game space, the time, or the opponent to compete in based on the progress status of the game or the instruction of the player. Based on the player's operation, the deck is set to identify the character used in the battle game and to identify each character and its equipment (item).

  Further, the game medium may be provided with a privilege including a special ability or a special function that is advantageous in advancing the game when provided to the player or at the same timing as the above-mentioned game level. ..

In particular, as the special ability, for example, when the game medium is a game character, a characteristic or ability relating to attack or defense such as offensive ability, defensive ability, agility, or see-through ability, or a predetermined lottery probability such as gacha Including the ability to increase. Further, the special function includes, for example, a function that cannot be realized by another game medium such as providing a gacha at a predetermined timing.

  Further, each game content is used when combined with other game content owned by the player and generated as a new game content having a new ability.

  Specifically, of the two game media, one game media is used as a game media for growing by synthesis (hereinafter referred to as “growth game media”), and the other one game media is used as a growth game. Used as a material (sacrifice) card for growing the medium (hereinafter referred to as "material game medium").

  Then, as the synthesizing process, these two game contents are synthesized, and based on the type of the material game medium and the level (that is, the game medium level) set in the material game medium, the current growth game medium A new game medium is generated by growing the growth game medium according to the game medium level and type.

2. Configuration 2.1 Configuration of Terminal Next, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 4. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal 10 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an example of a diagram showing the external configuration of the terminal 10 in the present embodiment. Further, the terminal 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (sections) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

  The input unit 160 is for the player to input operation data, and the function thereof can be realized by a touch panel or a touch panel type display. That is, the input unit 160 includes the detection unit 162 that can detect the two-dimensional designated position coordinates (x, y) on the screen on which the image is displayed. For example, the input unit 160 includes a detection unit 162 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 a contact operation (touch operation) by the player. Further, the “slide operation” means that the player performs a touch operation of touching the touch panel with a finger and an operation of moving the finger as it is (in a touched state) (hereinafter, referred to as “slide operation”).

  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 irradiating section. 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.

  Further, when a plurality of contact positions are simultaneously detected in the contact detection area, any one of the contact positions (the contact position detected first) may be used, or the plurality of contact positions are processed simultaneously. You may.

  In addition, when a plurality of determination areas are present in the contact detection area, one contact position (the previously detected contact position) may be used in each determination area. In addition, the determination area is a range on the contact detection area in which the contact position for processing by the processing unit 100 such as movement control is specified in advance among the acquired contact positions.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the display screen (display) 14 shown in FIG. 4 is a touch panel type display in which a liquid crystal display and a touch panel for detecting the contact position of the player (operator, user) are stacked. There is. That is, in this embodiment, the display 14 functions not only as the input unit 160 but also as the display unit 190.

  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 particular, in the present embodiment, the input unit 160 also functions as an input unit capable of detecting input information from the player as an operation input associated with the game. In this embodiment, the input information from the player can be detected as an operation input associated with the game screen using the touch panel or the like as described above. In addition to the touch panel, other configurations, such as a touch pad, a mouse, direction keys and buttons, a keyboard, and other input devices may be used as necessary.

  In addition, the input unit 160 may include buttons, levers, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, and the like capable of inputting operation information (operation signals) other than the designated position.

  The storage unit 170 stores programs and various data for causing the computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 100, and also functions as a work area of the processing unit 100, and the function can be realized by a hard disk, a RAM, or the like.

Further, the storage section 170 stores information about a character owned by the player (which can be used by the player) and setting information about the player character used in the game (in other words, the setting information about the player character used as the game medium in the game is called “deck information”). Information about items owned by the player, information about enemy characters (type, parameters, attributes,
(Eg, level), information about stages that make up the game, and information about enemy characters appearing at each stage.

  That is, the storage unit 170 stores information about the character owned by the player, setting information about the character set as the setting character (deck information), information about the item owned by the player, information about in-game currency, etc., as the player information 173. Memorize as.

  The display unit 190 outputs the game image generated by the processing unit 100, and the function thereof can be realized by a display such as a touch panel display, LCD or CRT.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the processing unit 100, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for performing communication with the server 20, and the function thereof can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like.

  Note that the programs and various data stored in the information storage medium and the storage unit of the server 20 may be received via the network, and the received programs and data may be stored in the storage unit 170. Such a case where the computer functions as each unit of the processing unit 100 of the terminal by receiving the program and various data is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, and sound generation processing based on input information (operation input) from the input unit 160, a program, data received via the communication unit 196, and the like. I do. 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 includes a setting unit 110, a player character placement unit 112, a parameter management unit 113, a game processing unit 114, an input reception unit 115, a display control unit 117, a communication control unit 118, an attack range setting unit 119, and an image generation unit 120. , And a sound generation unit 130.

  The setting unit 110 sets, as a setting character to be used in the game, a plurality of characters selected by the player based on an operation input from the input unit 160 among a plurality of characters owned by the player (usable by the player).

  The setting unit 110 may delete (delete) the player character from the screen based on a given condition (for example, when the physical strength value reaches a predetermined value).

  The parameter management unit 113 controls parameters of the player character and the enemy character (game parameters such as physical strength value, attack power, defense power, assist power, recovery power, experience value).

  In particular, the parameter management unit 113 of the present embodiment associates at least one of the parameters used for the battle between the player character and the enemy character, which are to be battled, with the operation input within a given acceptance time (“time limit”). Then, a changing process of changing a value based on the associated parameter based on the operation input and a given scratch condition is performed.

  Moreover, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a value changing process based on the associated parameter based on the type of the received operation input.

  Here, in the case of using a touch sensor or the like, the “kind of operation input” is an operation such as a slide operation, a flick operation, an operation with one finger, and an operation with two fingers simultaneously. Means the type of.

  Further, the parameter management unit 113 changes the value based on the associated parameter based on the content of the scratch including at least one of the direction, the speed, the scratch area, and the result obtained by the scratch of the received operation input. Processing may be performed.

  Further, in the case where at least one of the player character and the enemy character exists in a selectable state, the type or content of the operation input required in association with the selectable medium is set as a scratch condition. In this case, the parameter management unit 113 may change the value based on the parameter of at least one of the selected medium and the competing medium based on the operation input and the scratch condition.

  In particular, the game processing unit 114 of the present embodiment performs a battle process using a value based on a parameter of a player character that is a player character and a value based on a parameter of an enemy character that is an opponent character, and performs the battle process. Processing for advancing the competitive game is performed according to the result.

  The input receiving unit 115 performs a process of receiving input information from the input unit 160.

  In particular, the input reception unit 115 of the present embodiment may be configured to set a given reception time (input time limit) and perform processing for receiving a player's operation input on the game screen.

  At this time, the input receiving unit 115 inputs the operation input of the player on the game screen by a virtual input pattern including a set of a plurality of pixel units in which a parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit. May be configured to be converted into a virtual operation input to and accepted.

  In the present embodiment, the “given reception time (input limit time)” is set prior to the battle when a battle event between the player character and the enemy character occurs during the game. Then, as the operation input, an operation input by the player within a given reception time (time limit) set during the battle between the player character and the enemy character is received.

  In this case, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a changing process of changing the value of the parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input.

  In particular, the parameter management unit 113 of the present embodiment changes the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input, in the change processing as the parameter change set in the virtual input pattern. It may be configured to perform a process of changing in association with the ability.

Further, the input receiving unit 115 may receive, as an operation input, movement input information by a slide operation or a flick operation. The slide operation is an operation in which the player moves the finger or the touch pen while touching (contacting) the touch panel with the finger, the touch pen, or the like, and finally releases the touch panel. The flick operation is an operation that the player touches (touches) the touch panel with his/her finger or a touch pen and moves like a finger or touch pen, and finally releases from the touch panel.

  The input reception unit 115 acquires the contact position detected by the input unit 150 during the contact period (during the touch period) by a slide operation, a flick operation, or the like. In addition, the input receiving unit 115 acquires the operation direction and the operation amount of the player detected by the input unit 150 by a slide operation, a flick operation, or the like.

  Further, the input receiving unit 115 receives the contact position detected from the touch panel as the designated position (two-dimensional designated position). The input receiving unit 115 acquires the designated position input in a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1/60 seconds). The designated position may be two-dimensional position coordinates designated by a mouse (an example of an input unit) or the like. In such a case, the player pushes the mouse button, moves (drags) the mouse in the state as it is, and receives the position coordinates designated (moved) by the mouse during the period until the mouse button is released.

  Further, when there are a plurality of at least one of the player character and the enemy character in a selectable state from a plurality of characters, the input reception unit 115 is set to be associated with the timing of selecting the selectable character. The counting of a given acceptance time (time limit) may be started.

  When a plurality of player characters and/or enemy characters exist in a selectable state, the given acceptance time (time limit) may be set in association with the selectable character. The input reception unit 115 may set, as the given reception time, a reception time (time limit) associated with a character selected from the plurality of characters.

  Further, when a plurality of at least one of the player character and the enemy character is selected, the input reception unit 115 gives the given reception time as the reception time associated with the selected plurality of media. You may set to the value added on condition.

  When at least one of the player character and the enemy character exists in a selectable state, the type or content of the operation input required in association with the selectable character may be set as a scratch condition. .

  In this case, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a value changing process based on the parameter based on the operation input and the scratch condition.

  When at least one of the player character and the enemy character exists in a selectable state, the type or content of the operation input required in association with the selection pattern of the plurality of characters is set as a scratch condition. May be.

  In this case, the parameter management unit 113 may perform a value changing process based on the parameter based on the operation input and the scratch condition.

  The display control unit 117 controls to display a game screen on the display unit 190. For example, the display control unit 117 controls to display an object (a character such as a player character or an enemy character, an item, or the like). For example, the display control unit 117 controls the display of characters and items displayed on the screen among the characters and items arranged in the game space.

  Further, the display control unit 117 may perform a reception area display process of displaying an input reception area for receiving the operation input in association with at least one of the player character and the enemy character on the screen of the competitive game. .. The input reception area may be assigned as a unique area for each character.

  Further, the display control unit 117 generates, as the game screen, a screen in which a plurality of layer screens of the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more) are sequentially stacked from the surface layer to the lower layer. Furthermore, the parameters may be set for each given pixel unit in each layer screen.

  In this case, the parameter management unit 113 performs a process of changing the value of the parameter in the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern. Good.

  Here, "the process of changing the value of the parameter of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern" is the reception time (input time limit). If it is during the period), the process may be repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  Further, the parameter may be set as a parameter having different conditions for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen.

  Here, the “parameter of the different condition” means that it is set as a parameter of a different condition with respect to the “parameter changing ability” set in the virtual input pattern. Here, the “different condition” may be a condition for changing the parameter in association with the “parameter changing ability”, for example, a condition in which the parameter is easily converted or a condition in which the parameter is not easily converted.

  Accordingly, by setting the condition, it is possible to set the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in the game result for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen.

  In addition, a first attribute is set on the game screen that receives a player's operation input, a second attribute is set on the virtual input pattern, and the virtual attribute is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. Change control may be performed to change at least one of the pattern shape of the input pattern and the parameter changing ability in pixel units.

  Further, the game screen may display the first attribute set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, and may display the second attribute set for the virtual input pattern.

When there are a plurality of virtual input patterns that can be selected,
The game screen may identify and display the second attribute set in the selected virtual input pattern.

  Further, the virtual input pattern may be a virtual input pattern determined based on a given condition from among a plurality of different virtual input patterns.

  Here, the “different virtual input patterns” may be different in shape, size, “parameter changing ability”, attribute, and the like.

Further, the "determined virtual input pattern" may be one arbitrarily selected by the player from "a plurality of different virtual input patterns". It may be uniquely determined based on the above.

  Further, the parameter management unit 113 may perform change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern and the parameter changing ability in pixel units.

  By performing such change control, it is possible to change the virtual operation input to the game screen according to the virtual input pattern and enhance the game quality of the operation input reflected in the game score.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of layer screens of the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more) described above may be formed as a scratch surface of the competitive game. Then, based on the operation input associated with the display screen, a scratch process of gradually erasing the screen of the operation area from the surface layer to the lower layer for each layer may be performed.

  At this time, the parameter management unit 113 determines the area and depth of the scratched scratch surface as the input, and performs a changing process for changing a value based on the associated parameter based on the operation input. May be.

  Here, in the scratch processing, a first attribute is set on the scratch surface of each layer, and the scratch attribute is set according to a combination of the first attribute and at least one attribute (second attribute) of the player character and the enemy character. Then, a correction process for correcting the scratch ability with respect to the operation input on the scratch surface of each layer may be performed. Further, when the player can select an arbitrary scratch item from a plurality of scratch items, the second attribute is assigned to each scratch item, and the attribute of the selected scratch item and the first scratch surface are assigned. A correction process for correcting the scratch ability with respect to an operation input on the scratch surface of each layer may be performed in combination with the attribute of.

  Accordingly, by combining the first attribute of the scratch surface with the attribute (second attribute) of the player character and the enemy character or the scratch item, it is possible to set the scratch surface and the scratch surface that are easily scraped by the operation input. Therefore, it is possible to change the operation input at the time of competition and realize the operation input performed with a sense of tension while enjoying the screen effect on the game screen.

  Further, the display control unit 117 may perform a scratch amount display process of displaying a display indicating the scratch amount on the screen of the competitive game in association with the operation input within the given reception time.

  The communication control unit 118 performs a process of transmitting/receiving data to/from the server 20 or another terminal 10 via a network. For example, when the game starts, the communication control unit 118 transmits information for notifying that the game has started to the server 20, and when the game ends, the game related to the game result and various game parameters. The result information is transmitted to the server 20.

  In addition, the communication control unit 118 may transmit to the server 20, the information about the character owned by the player, the information about the item owned by the player, the in-game currency, and the like stored in the storage unit 170.

  The attack range setting unit 119 sets the attack ranges of the player character and the enemy character.

The image generation unit 120 performs a drawing process based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating a game image (a game image including a player character, an enemy character, contents according to a determination result, etc.). And outputs it to the display unit 190. The image generation unit 120 may generate an image (so-called three-dimensional image) viewed from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space (game space).

  The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processing performed by the processing unit 100, generates a game sound such as BGM, a sound effect, or a sound, and outputs the game sound to the sound output unit 192.

2.2 Server Configuration FIG. 3 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the server 20 of the present embodiment. The server 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (respective parts) of FIG. 3 are omitted.

  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. The storage unit 270 includes a main storage unit 272 and a storage unit 260 (for example, a database).

  The storage unit 260 may store a player password, a mail address, billing information, and the like in association with the terminal identification information of the terminal managed by the server 20 or the player identification information (user account, user identification information).

  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. The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. That is, the information storage medium 280 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).

  The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communication with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server or another game system), and its function is hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It can be realized by a program or the like.

  The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing based on a program or the like stored in the information storage medium 280. Specifically, the service is provided in response to a request from the terminal.

  Further, the processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 272 in 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 server of this embodiment includes a network setting unit 210, a communication control unit 211, and a game control unit 214. It should be noted that a part of these may be omitted.

  The network setting unit 210 receives player identification information or terminal identification information from the terminal 10, and stores the player network information in the storage unit 260 in association with the received player identification information or terminal identification information.

  The communication control unit 211 performs a process of transmitting/receiving data to/from the terminal 10 via the network. That is, the communication control unit 211 transmits information according to the request to the terminal 10 based on the request from the terminal 10 of the player.

  The game control unit 214 performs various controls regarding the game. For example, the game control unit 214 receives the game result information transmitted from the game device (terminal 10), and updates various data associated with each player based on the game result information.

  The processing unit 200 of the server 20 according to the present embodiment may perform some or all of the processing of the processing unit 100 of the terminal 10.

  From the terminal 10, the server 20 uses the information about the character owned by the player, the setting information (deck information) of the character set as the setting character, the information about the item owned by the player, the in-game currency, etc. as the player information. A process of receiving and storing the player information in the storage unit 270 (storage unit 260) of the server is performed. That is, the server 20 associates, for each player, with the player's identification information, information on the character owned by the player, setting information (deck information) on the character set as the setting character, and information on the item owned by the player. , Processing for storing player information such as in-game currency.

  Further, the server 20 changes the information about the character owned by the player, the setting information (deck information) of the character set as the setting character, the information about the item owned by the player, the in-game currency, or the like. In, when the changed information is received from the terminal 10, a process of updating the changed information is performed.

3. Method 3.1 of this Embodiment 3.1 Overview FIG. 4 shows an example of the terminal 10 used in this embodiment.

  The terminal 10 has a display 14 and a transparent touch panel 12 provided on the display 14.

  The display 14 functions as the display unit 190, and the touch panel 12 functions as a part of the input unit 160. A given game screen is displayed on the display 14 according to the progress of the game.

  Then, when an input event occurs during the progress of the game, the player is requested to make a given operation input.

  Specifically, when the input event occurs during the progress of the game, a given acceptance time (input time limit) is set, and an operation input from the player on the game screen (for example, movement of a trajectory to the game screen by the player). Input) is accepted. Then, a changing process is performed in which the value of the parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen is changed in association with the operation input received within the reception time (input time limit). Then, the game calculation that reflects the value of the parameter obtained by the changing process is performed, and the game proceeds.

  In particular, in the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the operation input of the player at the given reception time (input time limit) is reflected in “a plurality of pixel units in which the parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit”. Is converted into a virtual operation input on the game screen according to a virtual input pattern composed of a set of "1. Then, as the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern. To do.

  By adopting such a new configuration, it is possible to realize an operation input that reflects the operation input of the player and has an unprecedented operation feeling and game characteristics.

3.2 Setting of given reception time (input time limit) The "given reception time (input time limit)" may be appropriately set when the game progresses, or a given input event (for example, When a battle event between the player character and the enemy character occurs during the game, it may be set in association with the event (for example, prior to the battle).

  In the present embodiment, when an input event occurs while the game is in progress, a given acceptance time (input time limit) for accepting the operation input of the player described above is set in association with the occurrence of this event. Then, when the reception of the operation input of the player is started, the player is requested to input the operation screen GI.

  The length of the acceptance time (input time limit) may be constant, and the type of the input event, the level of the player, the type of item owned by the player, and the type of the virtual input pattern 600 used. Change control may be appropriately performed according to various conditions such as.

  Further, during the reception time (input time limit), the operation input to the game screen is defined as “a virtual operation input to the game screen by a virtual input pattern”, for example, a given unit time (for example, 1/ It may be accepted every 60 seconds. Similarly, "processing for changing the parameter value of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern" is performed, for example, It may be performed every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

3.3 Value of Parameter Set for Each Given Pixel Unit of Game Screen FIG. 5(A) schematically shows the game screen GI displayed on the display 14.

  The display 14 displays the game screen GI as an image composed of a plurality of pixel units. In the present embodiment, parameters are set for each pixel unit (one pixel unit in the embodiment) of the game screen GI, and the parameter value for each pixel unit is set as a parameter conversion set in a virtual input pattern 600 described later. It will be changed in association with the ability.

  FIG. 5(B) schematically shows an enlarged view of a part of the game screen GI shown in FIG. 5(A). A parameter is set for each pixel unit of the game screen GI (display 14 that displays the game screen GI), and the initial value of the parameter for each pixel unit is set to 150 in FIG. 5B.

  It should be noted that the initial values of the parameters of each pixel forming the game screen GI (display 14) may be set differently for each area as necessary, and different conditions associated with the parameters may be set. You may.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of parameters, conditions, and attributes set for each pixel unit forming the game screen GI.

For example, in the pixel units of numbers 1 and 2, the parameter initial value is set to 200, the parameter condition is set to “sand”, and the attribute is set to A. For example, in the pixel units of numbers k and k+1, the parameter initial value is set. Is 150, the parameter condition is “rock”, and the attribute is B.

  Here, “sand” and “rock” as the parameter condition may control the ease of changing the value of the parameter. For example, the condition of “sand” is used when the parameter changing process is performed. The condition of “rock” may function as a condition that makes it easy to change the value of the parameter, and the condition of “rock” may function as a condition that makes it difficult to change the value of the parameter during the parameter changing process.

  Further, the attributes A, B, etc. are used as a combination in which the parameter conversion ability is easily exhibited, a combination in which the parameter conversion ability is not easily exhibited, or the like, in combination with the attribute of the virtual input pattern described later.

3.4 Operation Input Corresponding to Display Screen When the reception time (input time limit) is set and reception is started due to the occurrence of the input event, the player receives the game screen GI displayed on the display 14. It is required to perform touch input operation.

  Here, it is assumed that an operation input is made so as to draw a locus 500 between Q1 and Q2 as shown in FIG. At this time, the trajectory 500 of the operation input is detected by the touch panel 12. In the present embodiment, the case where the operation input is detected as a direct input via the touch panel will be described as an example. However, in addition to this, the operation of the player corresponding to the game screen by using other means. Input may be detected. For example, a detection unit provided separately from the display, for example, an input unit such as a stylus pen and a doublet may be used to detect the scratch input on the game screen.

3.5 Virtual input pattern and virtual operation area In the present embodiment, "a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which a parameter changing capability is set in a given pixel unit" means a set of a plurality of pixel units. May be a virtual pattern having a given size and shape. Further, the shape and size may be changed and controlled based on given conditions.

  Further, "the parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit" means that the same "parameter changing ability" may be set in all the pixel units forming the "virtual input pattern", and different "parameter changing ability" may be set. May be set.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of the virtual input pattern 600 of this embodiment.

  The virtual input pattern 600 is configured as a set of a plurality of pixel units in which the parameter changing ability is set for each given pixel unit. In the figure, black circles represent pixel units, and the size of the black circles represents the parameter conversion capability set for each pixel unit. The larger the black circle, the higher the parameter conversion capability.

  As shown in the figure, the pixel input pattern 600 is set so that the parameter conversion ability is higher as it gets closer to the center and lower as it goes outward.

  The virtual input pattern 600 can have any size and shape as needed, but in the present embodiment, the virtual input pattern 600 has a shape larger than the normal contact area between the fingertip of the player and the touch panel 12. To be done.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the player performs a slide touch operation on the game screen GI from Q1 to Q2, the operation locus 500 from Q1 to Q2 by the operation input of the player becomes almost one line.

  In the present embodiment, the operation input of the player on the game screen GI is converted into the virtual operation input on the game screen GI by the virtual input pattern 600, and the acceptance processing is performed. That is, when the player performs a slide operation from Q1 to Q2, the virtual input pattern 600 is converted to a virtual operation input in which the virtual input pattern 600 is slide-input on the game screen GI along the locus 500. The range of the operation on the game screen GI by the converted virtual operation input is the virtual operation area 530 indicated by the dashed-dotted line in FIG. 7B.

  That is, the range in which the virtual input pattern 600 is moved along the trajectory 500 of the operation input from Q1 to Q2 becomes the virtual operation area 530 on the game screen GI.

3.6 Parameter Changing Ability Set for Virtual Input Pattern Next, the “parameter conversion ability” set for each pixel unit of the virtual input pattern 600 will be described.

  Here, the "parameter changing ability" is the effect of converting the value of the parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen GI, and the "parameter changing ability" is appropriately changed and controlled according to given conditions. You may.

  For example, the virtual input pattern 600A-1 shown in FIG. 8A will be described as an example.

  This virtual input pattern 600A-1 is typically divided into four ring-shaped regions in a concentric circle shape, and the pixel conversion units of each region are set with parameter conversion capabilities of n1, n2, n3, and n4 in order from the center. I shall.

  Each of these parameter conversion abilities n1, n2, n3, and n4 is assigned as a parameter conversion ability from the value of the parameter in pixel units forming the game image GI for each given unit time (for example, 1/60 second). It is set as a value for subtracting the numerical values n1, n2, n3, and n4 under given conditions. For example, the parameter conversion ability n1 is set as the ability to subtract the value of n1 under a given condition for each given unit time (1/60 seconds) from the value of the parameter of the unit pixel of the game screen GI. The same applies to the other parameter conversion capabilities n2, n3, and n4.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the higher the value of the parameter conversion ability, the higher the ability to subtract the value of the parameter assigned to each pixel of the game screen GI.

3.7 Process for Changing Parameter Value in Virtual Operation Area In the present embodiment, “process for changing the parameter value in the virtual operation area 500 in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern 600” is During the reception time (input time limit), the processing may be repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  With this, as the moving speed of the operation input is slowed down, the changing process is repeatedly performed for the specific pixel unit, and the parameter of the specific pixel unit can be largely changed, for example, from the surface layer to the lower layer screen. A new operation feeling that reflects the player's operational feeling that the parameter value in pixel units can be changed across (deeply) and that the parameter in pixel units can be changed in a wide range by increasing the movement speed of the operation input. It is possible to realize a game input that has, and to realize a game effect that has not been heretofore associated with the depth and range of the parameter changed by the game input.

  For example, when the virtual input pattern 600 is positioned at the same position on the game screen for a long time, the value of the parameter of each pixel unit of the game screen GI existing at the position overlapping with the virtual input pattern 600 becomes the unit time. Is gradually subtracted, and finally becomes 0.

  Further, even if the virtual input pattern 600 is moved on the game screen GI, the value of the parameter of each pixel unit of the game screen GI existing at the position overlapping with the virtual input pattern 600 during this movement period is the same as the unit. It is gradually subtracted every hour.

  Therefore, if the virtual input pattern 600 is moved quickly on the game screen GI, a wide range of virtual operation area 530 can be obtained, but the cumulative subtraction value of the parameter values of each pixel unit in the virtual operation area 530 is If it becomes smaller and moves slowly, the range of the virtual operation area 530 becomes narrower, but the cumulative subtraction value of the parameter value of each pixel unit in the virtual operation area 530 becomes larger.

3.8 Game Calculation Reflecting Parameter Value Obtained by Change Process According to the present embodiment, a game operation reflecting the parameter value obtained by such change process is performed, and the game proceeds.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the process of changing the value of the parameter that is rich in change is performed depending on how the virtual input pattern 600 is virtually operated on the game screen GI within the reception time. It is possible to perform a game operation that reflects the result of the change processing.

  A specific example in which the player character and the enemy character compete with each other will be described later as an example of the game calculation that reflects the value of such a parameter.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a game calculation may be performed to perform a game effect associated with a combination of a parameter value obtained by the changing process and a given item (for example, an item acquired by the player).

3.9 A plurality of selectable virtual input patterns In the present embodiment, a plurality of virtual input patterns 600 may exist in a selectable state.

  Further, when there are a plurality of virtual input patterns 600 in a selectable state, the game screen GI may identify and display the second attribute set in the selected virtual input pattern 600.

  FIG. 9 illustrates a plurality of circular virtual input patterns 600A-1, 600A-2, and 600A-3 having different sizes.

  Further, FIG. 10 illustrates a plurality of hexagonal virtual input patterns 600B-1, 600B-2, 600B-3 having different sizes.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a plurality of virtual input patterns 600 having different shapes and sizes are prepared, and a given one is uniquely determined from the plurality of virtual input patterns 600 according to the game situation. Alternatively, the player may be allowed to make an arbitrary selection.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of virtual input patterns 600 may be formed as each having a unique shape, size, parameter conversion capability, and attribute.

  Also, a plurality of different virtual input patterns 600 may be set as items in the game. For example, it may be configured such that the player can acquire and use the item of the desired virtual input pattern 600 under a given condition during the game.

3.10 Parameter Change Processing by Different Virtual Input Patterns Next, the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area 530 by using different virtual input patterns 600 is changed in association with the different parameter changing ability set in the virtual input patterns 600. The processing to be performed will be described.

  8A and 8B exemplify two types of virtual input patterns 600A-1 and 600A-2 that have the same shape (for example, a circular shape) and are different in size and that can be selectively used. As shown in FIG. 7A, the virtual input pattern 600A-1 having a large radius is set so that the parameter conversion capability decreases from the center to the outside to n1, n2, n3, and n4. There is.

  Further, FIG. 8B shows a virtual input pattern 600A-2 having a small radius, and this virtual input pattern A-2 has a low parameter conversion capability of m1 and m2 from the center to the outside. Is set.

  Here, if it is assumed that the total parameter conversion capacities of both virtual input patterns 600A-1 and 600A-2 are the same (the total value of the parameter conversion capacities of all pixel units forming the virtual input pattern 600 is the same). The larger the area of the virtual input pattern 600, the lower the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit, and the smaller the area, the greater the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit. For example, assuming that the radius of the virtual input pattern 600A-2 shown in FIG. 8A is 1/2 with respect to the virtual input pattern 600A-1 shown in FIG. 8A, the virtual input pattern 600A-1 shown in FIG. It is understood that the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit of the virtual input pattern 600A-2 is four times the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit of the virtual input pattern 600A-1 shown in FIG. Thus, the smaller the area of the virtual input pattern 600, the larger the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit, and the larger the area, the lower the parameter conversion capability per pixel unit.

  In the above description, the virtual input patterns 600A-1 and 600A-2 are compared under the condition that the total parameter conversion capacities are the same even if the sizes are different. Of the virtual input pattern 600 may be prepared, and the total parameter conversion capability may be different for each virtual input pattern. Alternatively, the uniform parameter conversion capability may be set in all pixel units of the virtual input pattern 600. In addition, control may be performed to improve or decrease the parameter conversion capability for each pixel as needed.

  FIG. 11 shows a trajectory 500 of a player's operation input on the game screen GI and a specific example of converting the trajectory 500 into a virtual operation input by a virtual input pattern 600.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the player inputs an operation from Q1 to Q2 on the game screen GI, an operation input locus 500 as shown in the figure is obtained.

At this time, the operation input of the player is, for example, the virtual input pattern 600A shown in FIG.
When converted into the virtual operation input using -1, the virtual operation area 530 with the virtual input pattern 600A-1 as shown in FIG. 11C is obtained.

  Further, when the operation input of the player is converted into a virtual operation input using, for example, the virtual input pattern 600A-2 shown in FIG. 8B, a virtual input pattern 600A- as shown in FIG. 11B. A virtual operation area 530 of 2 is obtained.

  Comparing the virtual operation areas 530 obtained by these two types of virtual input patterns 600A-1 and 600A-1, the parameter changing ability per unit pixel of the virtual input pattern 600A-1 having a large area shows that the virtual input pattern having a small area. Since the virtual input pattern 600A-1 having a large area can be used to perform virtual operation input over a wide range because the parameter conversion capability per unit pixel of 600A-1 is relatively smaller than that of the virtual operation area 530. The change amount of the parameter for each pixel becomes small.

  On the contrary, when the virtual input pattern 600A-2 having a small area is used, the area of the virtual operation area 530 obtained is small, but the parameter change amount of each pixel forming the virtual operation area 530 can be large. it can.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to perform different virtual operation inputs depending on the size and type of the virtual input pattern 600 to be used. By performing selective use, it becomes possible to perform more varied operation input.

3.11 Attributes of Game Screen and Virtual Input Pattern In the present embodiment, a first attribute is set on the game screen GI and a second attribute is set on the virtual input pattern 600. Change control may be performed to change at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern 600 and the parameter conversion capability for each given pixel unit in accordance with the combination of the family characteristics of the above.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to change the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in the game score by combining the first attribute of the game screen and the attribute (second attribute) of the virtual input pattern.

  For example, different attributes A, B, etc. may be set as the first attributes for each predetermined area of the game screen GI. Then, either the attribute A or the attribute B may be set as the second attribute for the virtual input pattern 600 to be used. At this time, when the first attribute and the second family are the same attribute, change control may be performed to change the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern 600 to another desired shape. Change control such as enhancement of the parameter change capability of each pixel unit of 600 may be performed. For example, when the first attribute and the second attribute match, the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern may be largely controlled, or change control may be performed to increase the parameter changing capability in pixel units.

  Accordingly, when the first attribute and the second attribute are the same, the value of the parameter of each pixel unit of the game screen GI can be largely changed by the virtual operation input by the virtual input pattern 600, and the player It is possible to effectively perform the operation input reflected in the game score.

3.12 Setting Parameters of Different Conditions for Each Layer Screen or Each Layer Screen Area Further, as will be described later, the game screen GI includes a plurality of layers from the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more). It is also possible to generate a screen in which the layer screens are sequentially overlapped from the surface layer to the lower layer, and set the parameters for each given pixel unit in each layer screen.

  Then, the value of the parameter of the layer screen area associated with the virtual operation area 530 may be changed in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern 600.

  Thereby, for example, it is possible to perform a game process such as gradually erasing the screen associated with the virtual operation area 500 from the surface layer to the lower layer, and "the virtual operation input to the game screen by the virtual input pattern is performed." While the image is displayed as the range and depth of the virtual operation area 530 so that the player can visually recognize it, the game can proceed.

  Then, the range and the depth are used as the virtual operation input, and the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area 530 is changed based on the virtual operation input. Therefore, it is possible to perform the operation input within the time limit during the game with a sense of tension while enjoying the screen effect on the game screen GI. In this way, it is possible to realize operation input while enjoying the game screen that reflects the operation feeling of the player.

  Here, "the process of changing the value of the parameter of the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern" is the reception time (input time limit). If it is during the period), the process may be repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  With this, as the moving speed of the operation input is slowed down, the changing process is repeatedly performed for the specific pixel unit, and the parameter of the specific pixel unit can be largely changed, for example, from the surface layer to the lower layer screen. The value of the parameter in pixel units can be changed across (to the deepest). Also, if the moving speed of the operation input is increased, the parameter in pixel unit can be changed in a wide range. In this way, it is possible to realize a game input having a new operation feeling that reflects the operation feeling of the player, and to realize an unprecedented game effect related to the depth and range of the parameter changed by the game input. ..

  In this case, the parameters may be set as parameters with different conditions for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen.

  Here, the “parameter of the different condition” means that it is set as a parameter of a different condition with respect to the “parameter changing ability” set in the virtual input pattern. Here, the “different condition” may be a condition for changing the parameter in association with the “parameter changing ability”, for example, a condition in which the parameter is easily converted or a condition in which the parameter is not easily converted.

  Accordingly, by setting the condition, it is possible to set the difficulty level of the operation input reflected in the game result for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen.

  Further, a different first attribute is set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, a second attribute is set for the virtual input pattern, and according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute, Change control may be performed to change at least one of the input shape of the pixel input pattern and the parameter changing ability for each pixel unit.

3.13 Display of Attribute The types of the first attribute and the second attribute set in the game screen GI and the virtual input pattern 600 may be displayed on the game screen GI so that the player can visually recognize them.

  Further, the game screen GI may display the first attribute set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, and may display the second attribute set for the virtual input pattern.

  For example, the display of the first attribute may be displayed with a color, a pattern, or the like. Further, the display of the second attribute may also be displayed in, for example, a color or a pattern, and further, the attribute may be displayed according to the shape of the virtual input pattern 600.

  Further, the “display of the first and second attributes” may be represented by, for example, the same color and the same pattern as long as they have the same attribute. With this, the player can easily visually recognize the attributes of both, and, for example, by performing an operation input on the layer screen or the area of the layer screen having the same attribute as the virtual input pattern, the operation input reflected in the game result can be obtained. It becomes possible to do effectively.

3.14 Control of Virtual Input Pattern In the present embodiment, even if the parameter management unit 113 performs change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern 600 and the parameter conversion capability for each given pixel unit. Good.

  By performing such change control, it is possible to change the virtual operation input to the game screen GI by the virtual input pattern 600 and enhance the game quality of the operation input reflected in the game result.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the parameter management unit 113 may change and control the attribute of the virtual input pattern 600.

  Such change control may be formed to be appropriately executed depending on the situation of the game, the occurrence of an event during the game, and the like.

  Further, such change control may be executed in combination with, for example, a predetermined item (for example, a bomb item) acquired by the player character during the game.

3.15 Flowchart FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of the operation input according to the present embodiment described above.

  When a given event for accepting an operation input occurs during the progress of the game (step S10), the timer is started (step S12), and acceptance of the operation input is started.

  This operation input reception is repeated during a predetermined reception time until the timer ends in step S30. In the present embodiment, during the reception time, the reception processing of steps S22 to S24 is repeated every given unit time (for example, 1/60 seconds).

  First, when the player performs a touch operation on the game screen GI, an operation input is accepted (step S2), and then the operation input is converted into a virtual operation input using the virtual input pattern 600 (step S22). Then, parameter conversion processing is performed on the virtual operation input area 530 on the game screen GI based on the parameter conversion ability assigned to each pixel unit of the virtual parameter 600 (step S24).

4. Game to which virtual operation input is applied 4.1 Outline of game In the terminal 10 of the present embodiment, the method of virtual operation input (hereinafter referred to as "virtual operation input") is used as a player character during a game. A battle game used when a battle event with an enemy character occurs.

  In the present embodiment, the battle between the player character, which is the player character set as the player's game medium, and the enemy character, which is the opponent character, is performed using a value based on the parameters of both media (characters). The battle game is executed according to the result of the battle process.

  Then, when a player using the above-described virtual operation input method performs scratch input as the virtual operation input within a given acceptance time (time limit) set during the battle, a value based on the parameter is It is changed based on the scratch input (virtual operation input).

  In this way, according to the present embodiment, when a player character and an enemy character compete with each other, a value based on a parameter, which is an important factor for determining the outcome of the competition, is set to a given acceptance time (set at the time of the competition). Change based on scratch input (virtual operation input) within the time limit. As a result, when the player character and the enemy character are competing against each other, the scratch operation input (virtual operation input) of the player is directly linked to the win or loss, and a feeling of tension and an entertaining input-type operation feeling which is not existent in the past are provided. A competing battle game can be realized.

4.2 Game Screen FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the game screen (game image) of the present embodiment. The game screen GI is displayed on the display unit 190 (display equipped with a touch panel) of the terminal 10, and the player can perform an input operation by performing a contact operation (touch operation) of bringing a fingertip, a touch pen, or the like into contact with the touch panel. it can.

  The game screen GI shown in FIG. 13 includes a battle area BA in the center of the screen, an attack turn display gauge KG above the screen, and a player deck display area DK below the screen.

  In the player deck display area DK, a plurality of player characters PO that make up the player's deck are displayed. In this embodiment, the deck is made up of first to fourth player characters PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4.

  The attack turn display gauge KG displays the order of the battle for each turn in the battle between the player character and the enemy character. The attack turn display gauge KG represents the order of attacks in each turn as follows. The first turn is the attack turn of the first player character PO1, the second is the attack turn of the enemy character OB twice in succession, the second is the attack turn of the second player character PO2, and the second is the attack turn of the enemy character OB. This is the attack turn, and the next is the attack turn of the fourth player character PO4. The player can know the attack order of the enemy and the ally, the type of the appearing character, and the like in advance from the attack turn display gauge KG, and can construct the battle strategy.

  The battle area BA at the center of the screen is divided into a grid shape, and the enemy character OB is arranged in a plurality of grid frames. Below each enemy character OB, a gauge HP showing its physical strength value is displayed, and the enemy character OB disappears when its physical strength value HP becomes zero.

4.3 Description of Competitive Game Next, the process of the competitive game of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the process in which the player character PO attacks the enemy character OB is one unit, or the process in which the enemy character OB attacks the player character PO is one unit, and this one unit is one turn (game progress unit). The process is performed so that the battle game proceeds. The order of attack turns of the player character PO and the enemy character OB is displayed on the attack turn display gauge KG.

4.3-1 Selection of Attack Target by Player For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the attack turn of the player using the player character PO1 arrives, the player character PO1 used for the attack is located below the battle area BA. It is highlighted.

  The player touches and selects the enemy character OB1 to be attacked.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 14, the operation input reception area IA having a given shape associated with the player character PO1 used for the attack is displayed so as to include the selected enemy character OB1. It Here, a cross-shaped reception area IA1 including an enemy character OB1 composed of four squares is displayed.

  At the same time, the countdown of the timer gauge TG displayed above the battle area BA is started, and acceptance of the operation input is started. Then, when the count of the immersion gauge TG becomes 0, the acceptance of the operation input is ended.

  That is, the operation input of the present embodiment is received within a given set time (time limit) from the start to the end of the countdown of the timer gauge TG.

  Further, a scratch gauge SG is displayed above the battle area BA, and a scratch amount input within the time limit is displayed.

4.3-2 Set Time (Time Limit), Reception Area IA and Operation Input When the timer gauge TG is displayed and reception of the operation input is started, the player is displayed so as to include the selected enemy character OB1. The operation input to the reception area IA for operation input is started.

  In the present embodiment, the operation input is performed by the player performing a contact operation (touch operation) of bringing a fingertip, a touch pen, or the like into contact with the reception area IA in the game screen GI displayed on the display unit 190 of the terminal 10. .. It should be noted that even if a contact operation is performed on a place other than the reception area IA, it is not determined as an operation input.

  Such an operation input is accepted until the display of the timer gauge TG becomes 0, and the acceptance ends when the time limit is exceeded.

  The player needs to efficiently scratch the reception area IA within a limited time limit.

  The length of the time limit (set time) may be fixedly set to a value such as 20 seconds, or may be appropriately changed in association with a given condition. For example, the type and number of the player characters PO used in the attack, the type and number of the enemy characters OB to be attacked, the size and shape of the reception area IA, the progress of the game, the level of the player, and the like are appropriately changed. It may be set to a value.

  Further, the shape and size of the operation input reception area IA may be unique to the player character PO1 used for the attack, or may be appropriately changed according to the game situation. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the attack turn of the player using the next player character PO2 arrives, a reception area IA2 for operation input having a given shape associated with the player character PO2 is displayed. , May be displayed so as to include the selected enemy character OB1. Here, an L-shaped reception area IA2 including an enemy character OB1 composed of four squares is displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in principle, the case where the player character PO and the enemy character OB compete with each other in a one-to-one manner has been described as an example. Good. Further, for example, a plurality of enemy characters OB existing outside the reception area IA may be attackable.

  When at least one of the player character PO and the enemy character OB exists in a selectable state, the operation required in association with the selection pattern of the plurality of characters is provided as a scratch condition required by the player. The type or content of input may be set as the scratch condition.

  For example, when a plurality of characters are selected, the pattern shape and area of the operation input reception area IA may be different from the shape and area of the operation input reception area IA associated with each character. For example, the area may be widened or the shape may be set as a combination of a plurality of patterns. Further, it may be set to accept only an operation input of either a flick operation, an operation with one finger, an operation with two fingers at the same time, or a setting to accept only an operation input of either vertical or horizontal. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a case has been described as an example where a given reception area IA is displayed in the game screen GI and a touch operation to the reception area IA is received, but the reception area IA is not displayed if necessary. It is also possible to accept the touch operation over a wide range of the game screen without performing the touch operation. In this case, the total operation input (for example, scratch input) during the time limit (set time) is accumulated (displays the accumulation result), and in some cases, the accumulated result is corrected by an item or the like, A process of distributing the accumulated value (which may be the corrected accumulated value) to a predetermined enemy character and performing a battle calculation may be performed. Further, the correction processing includes, for example, a case where an item (bomb or the like) buried in the scratch area of the game screen is activated and the correction processing is performed.

4.3-3 Operation Input and Parameters In the present embodiment, when the player touch-operates the reception area IA according to a given condition within the time limit (set time), this is recognized as an operation input and is accepted and accepted. The scratch amount corresponding to the operation input is displayed on the scratch gauge SG.

  In this embodiment, parameters are set for each given pixel unit on the scratch surface of the game screen. Then, when the player performs a touch operation on the game screen in the reception area IA, the operation input is received, and then the operation input becomes a virtual operation input (virtual operation input) using the virtual input pattern 600. To be converted. Then, the parameter value in pixel units (in the present embodiment, one pixel unit) of the virtual operation input area (virtual operation area 530) in the reception area IA is assigned to each pixel unit of the virtual parameter 600. Parameter conversion processing is performed on the virtual operation area, which is sequentially subtracted based on the parameter conversion capability.

  As the value of the pixel unit parameter decreases, the pixel unit is transparentized so as to approach transparency, and when it becomes 0, image processing is performed so that it becomes completely transparent. For example, in this embodiment, the layer is transparentized as described later.

  At this time, if the player inputs a virtual operation over the wide area of the reception area IA within the time limit, the reception area IA is in a state of being scratched shallowly over a wide area (the initial value of each pixel unit is subtracted over the wide area. The amount of subtraction for each pixel unit is small), and if a specific area within the time limit is repeatedly input by virtual operation, the area is deeply scratched (a narrow area, but the subtraction value for each pixel unit of the area). Can be realized.

  FIG. 19 shows the structure of the scratch surface of the game screen GI of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19A, the game screen GI of the present embodiment is a multi-layered layer screen GI, G2, G3. Is generated as a screen that is arranged in order from the surface layer to the lower layer as a scratch surface. In the present embodiment, the three-layered layer screens are arranged in an overlapping manner. However, other than this, for example, four or more layered layer screens may be arranged in an overlapping manner to generate the game screen.

  In the present embodiment, each layer screen GI-1, GI-2, GI-3 is partitioned in a grid shape, and a character is arranged in each grid.

  FIG. 19B schematically shows the lattices of the layer screens GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3. The parameters are set for each pixel unit (one pixel unit in the present embodiment) that constitutes each lattice of each layer screen GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3. Here, in each pixel unit of each layer screen GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3 (one pixel unit in the present embodiment), the initial value of the parameter is "50", "80", or "100". Are set respectively.

  When the player inputs a virtual operation for each pixel of each layer GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3, the parameter of the pixel unit located in the virtual operation area is “n” (an integer of 1 or more) per second. ) Is sequentially subtracted. When the pixel unit parameter of the first layer screen GI-1 is subtracted to 0, then the corresponding pixel unit parameter value of the second layer screen GI-2 is sequentially subtracted from the initial value. Then, when the parameter of the pixel unit becomes 0, the subtraction process is performed in which the parameters of the corresponding pixels of the third layer screen GI-3 are sequentially subtracted.

  Therefore, when the player performs virtual operation input on a limited part of the input reception area IA for a long time, the parameter of the unit pixel of the part is sequentially subtracted from the surface layer to the lower layer, and the state of being scratched to a deep layer is produced. be able to.

  Here, the value “n” to be subtracted by the player's touch may be individually set according to the types of the player character PO and the enemy character OB used by the player, or the attribute of the player character PO to be used. And the layer screens GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3 are set to be different according to the attributes associated with each of them, the attributes assigned to each layer area (sand areas, rock areas), and the like. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the player performs a virtual operation input on the input reception area IA, the parameter value of the unit pixel subjected to the virtual operation input is sequentially subtracted, and the pixel is sequentially subjected to the transparent processing as an example. However, the scratch surface may be erased in units of "cells" forming the input reception area IA. In this case, the sum of the subtracted values of the parameters of the plurality of pixels forming the cell is calculated for each cell forming the input reception area IA, and when the total exceeds the predetermined reference value, the entire cell is concerned. May be deleted. Then, the total initial value of the pixel-based parameters of the entire erased cell may be adopted as the scratch amount.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration may be adopted in which only a given type of input is added as an operation input depending on the type of the player character PO used, the type of the attacking enemy character OB, the situation of the game, and the like. Good. For example, only a horizontal slide input may be accepted, or only a vertical slide input may be accepted. In addition, depending on the situation, other types of touch input, for example, touch input by two-finger or three-finger operation, or other touch input may be received as the operation input. Specifically, the type and content of scratches required for each battle are displayed as icons, and the number of scratches required for battle, for example, the number of inputs, distance, direction, amount, input direction (swipe, touch, etc.) , Input width, etc. may be specified.

  FIG. 20 schematically shows a state where a given area of each layer screen GI-1, GI-2, GI-3 is scratched, and each of the areas 500 of the first layer screen GI-1. When the pixel unit parameter is subtracted to 0 by the operation input, this area 500 is removed by the transparent processing, and the area 610 of the next second layer screen GI-2 appears.

  When the parameter of each pixel unit in the area 610, for example, each pixel unit in the area 620, is subjected to subtraction processing by operation input to 0, this area 620 is removed by the transparent processing, and the area of the next third layer screen GI-3 700 appears.

  Therefore, when the player performs virtual operation input on a limited part of the input reception area IA for a long time, the parameter of the unit pixel of the part is sequentially subtracted from the surface layer to the lower layer, and the state of being scratched to a deep layer is produced. be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19(A), hidden items IT and the like are arranged at predetermined positions between layers of the layer screens GI-1, GI-2, and GI-3, if necessary. It may be configured such that the player will be able to scratch the location and discover and acquire the item IT. Here, a case where the bomb item IT is arranged as a hidden item on the layer screen GI-2 is illustrated.

4.3-4 Character Parameter Value Change Process FIG. 21 shows an example of the parameter of the player character PO, and FIG. 22 shows an example of the parameter of the enemy character OB.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the player character PO has parameters such as a physical strength value (HP), an attack power, and a defense power set for each character.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the enemy character OB has parameters such as a physical strength value (HP), an attack power, and a defense power set for each character.

  Here, parameters such as offensive power and defense power are used as battle parameters.

  In the present embodiment, a process of changing the value associated with the battle parameter of the player character PO to be used is performed based on the scratch amount input to the input reception area IA within the time limit. In the present embodiment, a change process is performed in which the value obtained by adding the input scratch amount to the attack power value is used as the attack power of the player character PO who competes with the enemy character OB.

4.3-5 Competitive Battle Using Value Associated with Changed Parameter Then, at the time of competitive battle, the modified attack power of the player character PO is used to attack the enemy character OB existing in the input reception area IA. To do.

  This attack is executed by a battle process using the defense power of the enemy character OB and the changed attack power value of the player character PO. Here, the defense power of the enemy character OB and the player character PO are changed. It is executed by performing a comparison process for comparing the attack power value. Specifically, the changed attack power value of the player character is compared with the defensive power value of the target enemy character. If the attack power exceeds the defensive power, the difference value is used as the difference. It is executed by performing a process of subtracting from the physical strength value HP of OB.

  The battle between the player character and the enemy character includes not only one-on-one battle but also deck-to-deck battle, one-to-deck battle, and the like. In this case, the battle process uses, for example, a parameter value of the friend's deck (eg, total value, integrated value, etc.) and a parameter value of the enemy deck (eg, total value, integrated value, etc.) (Comparison processing etc.) Alternatively, for example, a battle process may be performed in which a win or loss is decided depending on whether or not the parameter value of the ally's deck exceeds a predetermined value. In the battle between the player character and the enemy character, for example, when the value of the parameter of the player character or the value of the parameter of the ally's deck satisfies a predetermined condition, an item that is advantageous to the battle is acquired and the battle is performed. It may be a battle process that allows you to do what you want.

  As described above, when the player character PO attacks the enemy character OB, it is extremely important in the battle to efficiently perform the operation input in the input reception area IA within the time limit and increase the attack power of the player character. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the value of the attack power of the player character is increased by the value of the operation input has been described as an example, but conversely, the processing of subtracting the value of the defense power of the enemy character is performed. Is also good. Alternatively, both may be combined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the value itself of the attack power parameter of the player to be used is not changed and the value obtained by adding the scratch amount to this is used in the battle is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the parameter value may be changed, and the changed parameter value may be used in the battle. For example, as described above, a value reflecting the scratch amount may be simply added to the value of the original attack parameter to obtain a new attack parameter value, or the value of the original parameter may be a function reflecting the scratch amount. The value converted in step may be used as the new attack parameter value. Further, not only the case where the parameter itself that is the target of the battle process is changed, but the value associated with another parameter that affects the parameter that is the target of the battle process may be changed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the player character PO attacks the enemy character OB, in principle, the case where the player character PO and the enemy character OB compete one-on-one has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a one-to-many match, a multiple-to-many match, or a deck-to-deck match.

4.3-6 Game Win and Loss As described above, in the present embodiment, the processing in which the player character PO attacks the enemy character OB is one unit, and the processing in which the enemy character OB attacks the player character PO is one unit. The battle game progresses with this one unit as one turn (game progress unit).

Then, in this battle game, the total of the physical strength values of all player characters and the total of the physical strength values of all the enemy characters are compared, and the one whose total physical strength value reaches 0 first is the loser and the other is the winner. To make a decision. For example, if the physical strength values of all the player characters PO become 0 before the physical strength values of all the enemy characters OB appearing in one battle game become 0, it is determined that the player loses and the enemy character wins.

4.4 Flowchart Next, the processing flow of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, when the game starts and the first turn arrives (step S10), it is determined whether or not the turn is the player's turn (step S12), and if it is the player's turn (Y in step S12), the player character. A side attack process is performed (step S20).

  When the turn is the enemy character's turn (N in step S12), the attack process on the enemy character side is performed (step S30).

  Then, after step S20 or step S30, it is determined whether or not the winning or losing is decided (step S40), and if the winning or losing is not decided (N in step S40), the next turn is started (step S50), It returns to step S12.

  The above process is repeated until the win or loss is determined in step 40.

  Next, the detailed processing of the attack processing on the player character side in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the player's turn arrives (Y in step S12), the player character PO used in the turn is specified (step S100).

  In the present embodiment, the player's deck is composed of first to fourth player characters PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4. Then, the order of the player character PO used for the attack is uniquely specified from the display of the attack turn display gauge KG.

  For example, in the scene shown in FIG. 13, the first player character PO1 is specified as the player character PO used in the turn, and the player character PO1 is highlighted on the screen.

  In this state, six enemy characters OB are displayed on the game screen GI shown in FIG. 13, and the player selects any one of them (step S110).

  For example, when the enemy character OB1 in the center of the screen is selected as an attack target by a touch operation, a reception area IA1 for operation input is displayed to include the selected enemy character OB1 as shown in FIG. 14 (step S112). ). Here, a cross-shaped reception area IA1 including an enemy character OB1 composed of four squares is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a timer gauge TG is displayed above the battle area BA, and at the same time when the enemy character OB1 is selected as an attack target by touch operation, the timer is started and the countdown display is started, and the operation is started. It notifies that the acceptance of the input has started (step S114). Then, when the timer ends and the countdown display becomes 0, the acceptance of the operation input ends (step S118). That is, the operation input is received within a given set time (time limit) in which the timer gauge TG is displayed (step S116).

  Therefore, the player needs to efficiently scratch the reception area IA1 within the limited time limit. If all of the reception area IA1 is scratched and all the area of the layer screen GI-1 of the first layer can be removed, the parameter conversion exhibiting the maximum attack power can be realized.

  A scratch gauge SG is displayed above the battle area BA, and the scratch amount input during the time limit is displayed in real time.

  When the acceptance of the operation input is completed in step S118, the value associated with the competition parameter of the player character PO to be used is changed based on the scratch amount input in the input acceptance area IA within the time limit (step S118). S120). In the present embodiment, a change process is performed in which the value obtained by adding the input scratch amount to the attack power value is used as the attack power of the player character PO who competes with the enemy character OB.

  Next, the changed attacking power of the player character PO is used to attack the enemy character OB existing in the input reception area IA.

  This attack is executed by performing a comparison process for comparing the defense power value of the enemy character OB and the changed attack power value of the player character PO as a battle process (step S122). Specifically, the changed attack power value of the player character is compared with the defensive power value of the target enemy character. If the attack power exceeds the defensive power, the difference value is used as the difference. It is executed by performing a process of subtracting from the physical strength value HP of OB.

  In this way, one attack turn ends (step S122).

  FIG. 15 is a game screen when the player's next attack turn comes (Y in step S12) and the second player character PO2 is used as an attack character.

  In this state, when the player selects the enemy character OB2 at the upper part of the screen as a target for a touch operation, a new operation input reception area IA2 is displayed so as to include the selected enemy character OB2. Here, an L-shaped reception area IA2 composed of four squares having a shape and size associated with the second player character PO2 is displayed. The reception area IA2 is arranged so as to include both the currently selected enemy character OB1 and the previously selected enemy character OB2.

  Then, at the same time as the enemy character OB2 is selected, acceptance of the operation input is started, and the player is required to efficiently scratch the acceptance area IA2 within a limited time limit.

  At this time, when the reception area IA2 is scratched and the layer screen GI-1 of the first layer is removed, as shown in FIG. 16, the bomb item IT (FIG. 19) hidden in the layer screen GI-1 is displayed on the screen. The bomb item IT shown in (A) appears, and the player can acquire it. This bomb item IT exerts a function of increasing the attack power against the enemy character OB2 as shown in FIG.

  In addition, in the new operation input reception area IA2, both the first player character PO1 used as the previous attack character and the second player character PO2 that is the current attack character appear. May be generated with a given probability. In this case, a series of consecutive attacks (combo) between the first player character PO1 and the second player character PO2 that is the character for the current attack is generated. , Attack power may be increased.

  FIG. 18 is a game screen when the player's next attack turn comes (Y in step S12) and the third player character PO3 is used as an attacking character. In the figure, a state in which the scratch surface is deeply scratched over a plurality of layers is illustrated.

5. Modifications 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.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking the case of inputting a competitive game as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is also applicable to operation input in a game other than a competitive game.

  Further, in the battle game, the case where the operation input is virtually converted into the virtual operation input and used as the scratch input has been described as an example. However, the operation input itself of the player is scratched without performing the virtual conversion process as necessary. It may be used as input.

  Further, for example, the game system of the present embodiment may be configured such that some or all of the functions of the processing unit 100 of the terminal are realized by the server 20.

  That is, the present embodiment may be a game system realized by cloud computing. That is, in cloud computing, information (player information, etc.) for each player is stored and managed on the server, and game processing is performed. That is, the terminal 10 transmits various input information input from the input unit 160 to the server 20. Then, the server 20 performs the processing of each unit of the processing unit 100 described in the above embodiment to generate image generation data for generating an image, and the generated image generation data is transmitted to each terminal 10. Send. Here, the image generation data is data for displaying an image generated by the method of the present embodiment on each terminal 10, and may be the image data itself or used for each terminal to generate an image. Various data (object data, game processing result data, etc.) may be used. Further, the game system may be configured such that the processing of each unit of the processing unit 100 is distributed and executed by the server and the terminal.

  Also, each game may be provided to the terminal 10 by one server 20, or a server system may be constructed by linking a plurality of servers 20 and each game may be provided to the terminal 10.

  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.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but 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 terminals, 20 servers, 100 processing units, 110 setting units,
112 player character placement unit, 113 parameter control unit,
114 game processing unit, 115 input receiving unit, 117 display control unit,
118 communication control unit, 119 attack range setting unit, 120 image generation unit,
130 sound generation unit, 160 input unit, 162 detection unit, 170 storage unit,
172 main storage unit, 173 player information, 180 information storage medium, 190 display unit,
192 sound output section, 196 communication section, 200 processing section,
210 network setting unit, 211 communication control unit, 214 game control unit,
270 storage unit, 272 main storage unit, 260 storage unit, 280 information storage medium,
296 Communication unit 300: Strata structure, 300-1 First layer, 300-2 Second layer, 300-3 Third layer 500 Operation input 510 Virtual operation input 530 Virtual operation area 600 Virtual input pattern
GI game screen, GI-1, GI-2, GI-3 layer screen,
KG attack turn display gauge, DK layer deck display area,
BA battle area, PO player character, OB enemy character,
PD player deck, TG timer gauge, SG scratch gauge,
HP physical fitness value, IA input acceptance area, IT item

Claims (11)

A program for executing a battle game including a battle event in a plurality of characters,
A display control unit for controlling the display of the game screen on the display,
Prior to the battle event, a given reception time is set for the character that executes the battle event, and an input reception unit that receives the operation input of the player on the game screen during the set reception time,
A parameter management unit that performs a changing process of changing a value of a parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
The computer functions as a game processing unit that controls the battle event,
The input receiving unit,
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen according to a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which a parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit. Accepted,
The parameter management unit,
As the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit,
The value of the parameter obtained by the changing process is reflected in the parameter of the corresponding character, and game calculation for executing the battle event is performed.
program. In claim 1,
The display control unit,
As the game screen, a screen in which a plurality of layer screens of the first layer to the Nth layer (N is an integer of 2 or more) are sequentially stacked from the surface layer to the lower layer is generated,
The parameters are set for each given pixel unit on each layer screen,
The parameter management unit,
A program for changing the value of a parameter in the operation area of the layer screen associated with the virtual operation area in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern. In claim 2,
The parameters are
A program set as a parameter of different conditions for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen. In any one of Claims 1-3,
A first attribute is set on the game screen that receives a player's operation input, a second attribute is set on the virtual input pattern, and the virtual input pattern is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. A program for performing change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape and the parameter changing ability in pixel units. Claim 2 or any one of claims 3 to 4 dependent on claim 2,
A different first attribute is set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, a second attribute is set for the virtual input pattern, and the virtual attribute is set according to a combination of the first attribute and the second attribute. A program for performing change control for changing at least one of a pattern shape of an input pattern and a parameter changing ability in pixel units. Claim 2 or any one of Claims 3 to 5 dependent on Claim 2,
The game screen displays a first attribute set for each layer screen or each area of each layer screen, and also displays a second attribute set for the virtual input pattern. In claim 4,
When a plurality of the virtual input patterns are selectable,
The game screen is a program for displaying the second attribute set in the selected virtual input pattern. In any one of Claims 1-7,
The virtual input pattern is a virtual input pattern determined based on a given condition from among a plurality of different virtual input patterns. In any one of Claims 1-8,
The parameter management unit,
A program for performing change control for changing at least one of the pattern shape of the virtual input pattern and the parameter changing ability in pixel units. A game system for executing a battle game including a battle event in a plurality of characters,
A display control unit for controlling the display of the game screen on the display,
An input unit for inputting operations associated with the game screen,
Prior to the battle event, a given reception time is set for the character executing the battle event, and an input reception unit that receives an operation input of the player on the game screen during the set reception time,
A parameter management unit that performs a changing process of changing a value of a parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
A game processing unit that controls the battle event,
Including,
The input receiving unit,
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen according to a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which a parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit. Accepted,
The parameter management unit,
As the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit,
The value of the parameter obtained by the changing process is reflected in the parameter of the corresponding character, and game calculation for executing the battle event is performed.
Game system. Display,
A display control unit for controlling the display of the screen of the competition game on the display,
A touch panel provided on the display, which detects a player's operation input on the game screen;
A terminal device that is connected to a network including, and executes a competitive game including a competitive event in a plurality of characters,
Prior to the battle event, a given acceptance time is set for the character executing the battle event, and the player's operation input to the game screen detected by the touch panel is input during the set acceptance time. An input reception unit that receives
A parameter management unit that performs a changing process of changing a value of a parameter set for each given pixel unit of the game screen in association with the operation input;
A game processing unit that controls the battle event,
Including,
The input receiving unit,
The player's operation input to the game screen is converted into a virtual operation input to the game screen according to a virtual input pattern composed of a set of a plurality of pixel units in which a parameter changing ability is set in a given pixel unit. Accepted,
The parameter management unit,
As the changing process, a process of changing the value of the parameter of the virtual operation area on the game screen by the converted virtual operation input in association with the parameter changing ability set in the virtual input pattern,
The game processing unit,
The value of the parameter obtained by the changing process is reflected on the parameter of the corresponding character, and game calculation for executing the battle event is performed.
Terminal device.