JP6722749B2 - Program and game system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a program and a game system.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a game device that executes a game in which a player performs a game operation in accordance with music (for example, Patent Document 1). In this game device, a plurality of buttons and a plurality of guide images for guiding the player of the timings (reference timings) at which the plurality of buttons should be touched are displayed on the display unit, and the player is informed of the plurality of buttons. When the reference timing corresponding to either of them comes, a high evaluation can be obtained by operating the corresponding button.

JP, 2013-144143, A

In the above game device, it is not easy for a beginner unfamiliar with the game to select a corresponding button from a plurality of buttons and continue to operate it according to the guide images that appear one after another, and the beginner could not easily enjoy the game. ..

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a program and a game system capable of easily enjoying a game in which an operation input is performed in accordance with an instructed timing. Especially.

(1) In the present invention, a plurality of characters set by the player and a display control unit for controlling the display unit to display an instruction mark for instructing the player on the timing of the operation input, and an operation input to the input unit. An evaluation unit that acquires the timing of the operation input when any of the plurality of characters is selected, and evaluates the operation of the player based on the acquired input timing and the timing instructed by the instruction sign, A score calculation unit that calculates a game score based on the evaluation result of the evaluation unit and a parameter of the character selected by the operation input, and the score of the character selected by the operation input each time there is the operation input. The present invention relates to a program that causes a computer to function as a parameter changing unit that reduces a parameter.

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 units.

According to the present invention, the player only needs to perform an operation of selecting one of the plurality of characters at the timing indicated by the instruction mark, so that even a beginner can easily enjoy the game. Further, according to the present invention, each time the player performs an operation of selecting a character, the parameter of the character decreases, and the decrease of the parameter is reflected in the game score. As a result, it is possible to urge the player to select a plurality of characters evenly, instead of selecting only some of the characters, and the player can enjoy a game that is simple but operability is not monotonous. ..

(2) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the parameter changing unit, with respect to the character selected by the operation input, among the plurality of characters, every time the operation input is received. The parameters of at least one character having a given positional relationship may be changed.

According to the present invention, each time the player selects a character, the parameter of the character having a given positional relationship with the character changes, so the player selects the character in consideration of the arrangement and parameters of each character. You can enjoy strategic gameplay such as.

(3) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the parameter changing unit sets the parameter of at least one character having a given positional relationship with respect to the character selected by the operation input. The value set for the character selected by the operation input may be changed.

According to the present invention, the parameter of the character having a given positional relationship with the selected character changes by the value set for the selected character, so that the player considers the arrangement and the parameter of each character. You can enjoy strategic gameplay, such as selecting characters by playing.

(4) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the parameter changing unit controls at least one character having a positional relationship set with respect to the character selected by the operation input. The parameters may be changed.

According to the present invention, since the parameters of the selected character and the character having the positional relationship set for the character vary, the player strategically selects the character in consideration of the arrangement and parameters of each character. You can enjoy great gameplay.

(5) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the instruction mark is an instruction mark for instructing the player on the timing of the operation input and the type of the operation input, and the parameter changing unit is the above-mentioned. The parameter of the character selected by the operation input may be decreased according to the type of the operation input.

According to the present invention, since the parameter of the character selected by the operation input decreases according to the type of the operation input, the player considers the type of the operation input indicated by the instruction mark and the parameter of each character. You can enjoy strategic gameplay such as selecting characters.

(6) In the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, attributes are set for the character and the indicator, respectively, and the parameter changing unit sets the parameter of the character selected by the operation input. , May be decreased depending on whether the attribute of the character and the attribute of the instruction sign match.

According to the present invention, the parameter of the selected character decreases depending on whether or not the attribute of the character and the attribute of the instruction sign match. You can enjoy strategic game play, such as selecting characters in consideration of parameters.

(7) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the number of the plurality of characters may be larger than the type of the attribute.

(8) Further, in the program, the information storage medium, and the game system according to the present invention, the parameter changing unit may decrease the parameter of the character selected by the operation input by a value set for the character. ..

According to the present invention, the parameter of the selected character is reduced by the value set for the character, so that the player enjoys the strategic game play of selecting the character in consideration of the parameter of each character. You can

It is a figure which shows the game system of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the terminal of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game screen produced|generated by the game system of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game screen produced|generated by the game system of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game screen produced|generated by the game system of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game screen produced|generated by the game system of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the table information which stores the parameter of a some character. It is a flow chart which shows a flow of processing 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. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are the necessary configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 shows a network system (game 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 network system of this embodiment, the server 20 that provides the service and the terminal 10 are configured to be connectable to the network.

The server 20 is an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication between 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. In other words, 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 friendship relationship with the user, and the information is transmitted between the users. I try to communicate. The server 20 may provide services only to users who have registered as members. The server 20 can be configured by one or a plurality of servers (authentication server, game processing server, communication server, billing server, database server, etc.).

Further, 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, game elements (characters, items, etc.) usable in the game, Information such as in-game currency that can be used in the game and information regarding the stages that make up the game 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.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game device (terminal 10) of this embodiment. The game device according to the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (sections) shown in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The input unit 150 is a device for inputting (detecting) input information from the player, and outputs the input information (operation input) of the player to the processing unit 100. The function of the input unit 150 can be realized by an input device such as a touch panel, a touch pad, a mouse, direction keys and buttons, a keyboard, or the like.

The storage unit 170 stores programs and various data for causing a 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. In addition, the storage unit 170 stores information on music data, information on characters held by the player (useable by the player) (types, various parameters, attributes, rarity, etc.), and a plurality of characters held by the player, depending on the player. Various data such as setting information of a plurality of characters set as characters constituting a deck, information regarding items owned by a player, information regarding stages constituting a game, and the like are stored.

The display unit 190 outputs the game image generated by the processing unit 100, and its function can be realized by a display such as a touch panel, an LCD or a CRT which also functions as the input unit 150.

The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the processing unit 100, and the function thereof 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 its function can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like.

Note that a program and various data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 100 stored in the information storage medium of the server 20 or the storage unit are received via a network, and the received program or data is stored in the storage unit. It may be stored in 170. A case where the terminal is made to function by receiving the program and various data in this way 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 150, a program, data received via the communication unit 196, and the like. I do. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs. The processing unit 100 includes a music reproduction unit 110, a display control unit 112, an evaluation unit 114, a score calculation unit 116, a parameter change unit 118, an image generation unit 120, and a sound generation unit 130.

The music reproducing unit 110 reproduces the music data stored in the storage unit 170.

The display control unit 112 controls the display unit 190 to display a plurality of characters set by the player as characters constituting the deck. The display control unit 112 also controls the display unit 190 to display an instruction mark for instructing the player on the timing of the operation input. For example, the display control unit 112 performs display control to move each instruction mark to the reference position at a reference timing for each instruction mark that is predetermined according to the music data reproduced by the music reproduction unit 110. The instruction mark may indicate to the player the type of operation input together with the operation input timing. In this case, each instruction mark may be displayed in a mode (color, shape, etc.) that can identify the type of operation input instructed by each instruction mark. When a touch panel is used as the input unit 150, the type of operation input is the type of touch operation (tap, double tap, long tap, flick, swipe, pinch in, pinch out, etc.). Further, an attribute may be set for each instruction mark and each instruction mark may be displayed in a mode in which the attribute of each instruction mark can be identified.

The evaluation unit 114 acquires the timing of the operation input when any one of the plurality of characters (a plurality of characters configuring the deck) is selected by the operation input to the input unit 150, and the acquired input timing is A process of evaluating the player's operation is performed based on the timing (reference timing) instructed by the instruction mark.

The score calculation unit 116 calculates the game score based on the evaluation result of the evaluation unit 114 and the parameter of the character selected by the operation input to the input unit 150. In addition to the evaluation result and the character parameter, the score calculation unit 116 also determines whether or not the attribute of the character selected by the operation input to the input unit 150 and the attribute of the instruction sign match. Even if the game score is calculated based on at least one of the type of operation input to the input unit 150 and the type of operation input indicated by the instruction mark, and the type of operation input to the input unit 150. Good.

The parameter changing unit 118 performs a process of reducing the parameter of the character selected by the operation input each time the operation input is received. Further, the parameter changing unit 118 may decrease the parameter of the character selected by the operation input by the value set for the character. In addition, the parameter changing unit 118 inputs to the input unit 150 whether the attribute of the character selected by the operation input matches the attribute of the character selected by the operation input and the attribute of the instruction mark. It may be reduced based on whether or not the type of operation input matches the type of operation input indicated by the instruction mark, and at least one of the types of operation input to the input unit 150.

Further, the parameter changing unit 118 has a given positional relationship (predetermined positional relationship or selected) with the character selected by the operation input among the plurality of characters each time there is the operation input. You may change (increase or decrease) the said parameter of at least 1 character which is in the positional relationship set to the character. Further, the parameter changing unit 118 may change the parameter of the character having a given positional relationship with the character selected by the operation input by the value set for the character selected by the operation input. Further, the parameter changing unit 118 matches the parameter of the character having a given positional relationship with the character selected by the operation input, the attribute of the character selected by the operation input and the attribute of the indicator sign. Based on at least one of the type of operation input to the input unit 150 and the type of operation input indicated by the instruction sign, and whether or not the type of operation input to the input unit 150 matches. You may change it.

Alternatively, the upper limit value and the lower limit value may be set for the parameter, and the parameter changing unit 118 may change the parameter so that the parameter is neither larger than the upper limit value nor less than the lower limit value. Further, the upper limit value and the lower limit value set for the character may differ depending on the type and rarity of the 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 plurality of characters, instruction marks, evaluation results, game scores, 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 processes 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.

When the game is started, the processing unit 100 transmits information for notifying that the game is started to the server 20, and when the game is ended, the game result information regarding the game result and various game parameters. Is transmitted to the server 20. The server 20 updates various data associated with each player based on the game result information transmitted from the game device (terminal 10). In addition, the processing unit 100 may transmit the setting information to the server 20 when the setting information of the characters forming the deck is changed.

The game system of this embodiment may be configured as a server system (game system). The server system can be configured by one or a plurality of servers (authentication server, game processing server, communication server, billing server, database server, etc.). In this case, the server system has an operation input (input to the input unit of the terminal) transmitted from one or a plurality of terminals (for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a portable game machine, etc.) connected via a network. Based on the (data), processing of each unit of the processing unit 100 is performed to generate image generation data for generating an image, and the generated image generation data is transmitted to each terminal. Here, the image generation data is data for displaying an image generated by the method of the present embodiment on each terminal, and may be the image data itself or various data used by each terminal to generate an image. It may be data (object data, game processing result data, etc.). 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.

2. Method of this Embodiment Next, the method of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

The game system of this embodiment is configured to execute a game (music game) in which a player inputs an operation in accordance with a music piece.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen (game image) generated by the game system of this embodiment. The game screen GI is displayed on the display unit 190 (touch panel) of the terminal 10, and the player can perform an operation input by performing an operation (touch operation) of bringing a fingertip, a touch pen, or the like into contact with the touch panel.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the game screen GI, a plurality of characters PC that form a player's deck (form a party) are displayed. Here, nine characters PC of characters "A" to "I" are displayed. The nine characters PC are characters selected by the player from among a plurality of characters owned by the player. When playing a music game, the player arbitrarily selects nine character PCs that form a deck from among a plurality of characters owned by the player, and arranges the selected nine character PCs at arbitrary positions. You can The plurality of characters PC are arranged in a grid pattern as rectangular icons (three rows and three columns in the example of FIG. 3) and displayed, and function as buttons that are targets of operation input (touch operation) by the player.

Attributes are set for each character PC, and the set attributes of each character PC are displayed in different colors so that they can be identified. Specifically, one of the attributes "visual", "dance", and "vocal" is set for each character PC, the outer frame of the character PC having the "visual" attribute is displayed in yellow, and "dance" is displayed. The outer frame of the character PC having the attribute is displayed in blue, and the outer frame of the character PC having the "vocal" attribute is displayed in red.

In addition, “interest rate” is set as one of the parameters for each character PC, and information indicating the current interest rate is displayed for each character PC. Here, the interest rate of each character PC is displayed as a percentage on the character PC, but the interest rate of each character PC may be displayed in a gauge in association with each character PC. In FIG. 3, for example, the current interest rate of the character “A” is 20%, and the current interest rate of the character “B” is 50%.

Further, on the game screen GI, a plurality of instruction indicators DS (DS ₁ , DS _{2 in the} example shown in FIG. 3) for instructing the timing and type of operation input to the player are displayed. The plurality of indicator marks DS are generated by the arc-shaped line segment AS and move toward the reference position SL (in the direction indicated by the arrow in the figure) at a constant speed. Each instruction mark DS moves so as to reach the reference position SL at a predetermined reference timing for each instruction mark DS predetermined according to the music data being reproduced. Of the indicator marks DS, the circular indicator mark DS ₁ is for instructing a tap operation (an operation of releasing the fingertip in contact with the touch panel within a predetermined time without moving it), and the fan-shaped indicator mark DS ₂ is A swipe operation (an operation of moving a fingertip in contact with the touch panel and then releasing the fingertip within a predetermined time) is instructed.

Further, the instruction mark DS ₃ shown in FIG. 4 is for instructing a long tap operation (an operation of releasing the fingertip in contact with the touch panel after a predetermined time elapses without moving the fingertip). The instruction mark DS ₃ is a rod-shaped instruction mark that extends toward the reference position SL, and has circular marks at both ends. The instruction mark DS ₃ is to perform a long tap operation from when the circular mark on the one end side (reference position SL side) reaches the reference position SL until the circular mark on the other end side reaches the reference position SL. It is an instruction.

The instruction mark DS ₄ shown in FIG. 5 is for instructing an operation (tracing operation) of tracing a plurality of characters PC. Indicator mark DS ₄ is a indicator mark bar-shaped extending toward the reference position SL, and a star mark at both ends. As shown in FIG. 6, in the indicator mark DS ₄ , the star-shaped mark on one end side (reference position SL side) reaches from the reference position SL to the star-shaped mark on the other end side reaches the reference position SL. During this period, it is instructed to perform an operation of tracing a plurality of character PCs with a single stroke.

Similar to the character PC, each of the indicator signs DS is set with any one of the “visual” attribute, the “dance” attribute, and the “vocal” attribute, and each of the indicator signs DS is color-coded so that the set attribute can be identified. Is displayed. Here, the indicator mark DS having the "visual" attribute is displayed in yellow, the indicator mark DS having the "dance" attribute is displayed in blue, and the indicator mark DS having the "vocal" attribute is displayed in red.

The player can obtain a high evaluation by performing a touch operation of selecting any one of the nine characters PC in synchronization with the timing when the indicator DS reaches the reference position SL. That is, the smaller the deviation between the timing when the instruction mark DS reaches the reference position SL (reference timing) and the timing of the touch operation for selecting the character PC, the higher the evaluation value obtained.

Further, the player obtains a higher game score (score) by performing a touch operation of a type (operation type) instructed by the instruction mark DS than when performing a touch operation of a type different from the instructed type. You can For example, a high score can be obtained by performing a swipe operation on an arbitrary character PC at the timing when the fan-shaped instruction mark DS ₂ reaches the reference position SL. Further, a long tap operation is started on an arbitrary character PC at the timing when one end of the rod-shaped indicator marker DS ₃ reaches the reference position SL, and the long tap operation is ended at the timing when the other end reaches the reference position SL. You can get a high score by doing.

In addition, the player can obtain a higher game score by performing a touch operation of selecting a character PC having the same attribute as the attribute of the instruction mark DS, as compared with the case of selecting a character PC having a different attribute. For example, a touch operation is performed on the character PC having the "visual" attribute at the timing when the yellow ("visual" attribute) indicator DS reaches the reference position SL, or a blue ("dance" attribute) instruction sign. A high score can be obtained by performing a touch operation on the character PC having the “dance” attribute at the timing when the DS reaches the reference position SL. Moreover, the higher the parameters (interest rate and ability value) of the character PC selected by the touch operation, the higher the score that can be obtained.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of table information storing parameters of a plurality of character PCs constituting a deck. The table information 200 stores information such as the attribute 210 of each character PC, the ability value 220, and the interest rate 230, and is stored in the storage unit 170.

For each character PC, as the ability value 220, in addition to the ability value corresponding to the set attribute, two ability values corresponding to two attributes other than the set attribute are set. For example, although the character “A” has the “dance” attribute, the character “A” has the ability value of the “visual” attribute and the ability value of the “vocal” attribute in addition to the ability value of the “dance” attribute. Has been done. Although the ability value 220 is a fixed value, the character PC is strengthened (for example, the character PC is combined with the other character by using the character PC as a base for composition and another character as a material). The ability value 220 of the PC can be increased.

The interest rate 230 is a variable value that is set to an initial value (for example, 100%) at the start of the game and increases or decreases when the operation of selecting the character PC is performed. Further, an upper limit value (for example, 150%) and a lower limit value (for example, 20%) are set in the interest rate 230, so that the interest rate does not exceed the upper limit value and does not fall below the lower limit value. I am trying. The initial value, the upper limit value, and the lower limit value of the interest rate 230 may be changed according to the level and rarity of the character PC. For example, the higher the level or rarity of the character PC, the higher the initial value, the upper limit value, and the lower limit value of the interest rate 230 set for the character PC.

The increase amount ΔS of the game score per operation when the player performs the touch operation of selecting the character PC is calculated by the following equation.

ΔS=E×P _a ×P _i ×C _a ×C _o (1)
Here, E is an evaluation value of the timing (input timing) of the touch operation for selecting the character PC, and is a value that increases as the deviation between the input timing and the reference timing decreases.

Further, P _a is the ability value corresponding to the attribute of the indicator DS among the ability values 220 of the selected character PC, and P _i is the interest rate 230 of the selected character PC. When a plurality of character PCs are selected as in the case of a tracing operation, the ability values (ability values corresponding to the attributes of the indicator DS) of the selected plurality of character PCs are added to P _a. May be calculated, or P _a may be calculated by adding a value according to the number of selected characters PC to the ability value of the character PC selected first. The same applies to the interest rate 230.

C _a is a coefficient that varies depending on whether or not the attribute of the selected character PC and the attribute of the indicator DS match. For example, when they match, the coefficient becomes 1.2 and does not match. In this case, it will be 1.0. Note that, as of a tracing operation, when a plurality of character PC is selected, even 1.2 C _a only if the first selected character PC attribute matches the attribute indicator mark DS Alternatively, C _a may be set to increase as the number of the character PCs having the same attribute as the indicator mark DS among the plurality of selected character PCs increases.

Further, _Co is a coefficient that varies depending on the type of touch operation performed by the player. For example, the tap operation is 1.1, the swipe operation is 1.2, and the long tap operation is 1. .3 and 1.4 for a drag operation. When the type of touch operation of the player does not match the type of touch operation designated by the indicator DS, the coefficient _Co is 1.0.

For example, when the table information 200 is set as shown in FIG. 7 and the player performs a swipe operation on the character “A” in accordance with the indicator mark DS ₂ having the “visual” attribute, the expression In (1), P _a =100, P _i =20%, C _a =1.0, and C _o =1.2. Further, when the player performs the tap operation on the character “E” in accordance with the indicator mark DS ₂ having the “visual” attribute, in the expression (1), P _a =200, P _i =30%, C It becomes _a =1.2 and _Co =1.0.

Here, when the player performs the operation of selecting the character PC and the game score is calculated, the interest rate of the selected character PC decreases by a predetermined amount (for example, 10%), and the selected character PC and the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the interest rate. The interest rates of the four characters PC adjacent to each other in the direction (having a predetermined positional relationship) increase by a predetermined amount (for example, 5%). The character PC arranged on the right end side and the character PC arranged on the left end side (characters "A" and "C", characters "D" and "F", characters "G" and "I") are in the left-right direction. And the character PCs (characters “A” and “G”, characters “B” and “H”, characters “C” and “I”) that are adjacent to the character PC and that are arranged on the upper end side and the lower end side are Adjacent to each other in the vertical direction. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3, when the player performs an operation of selecting the character "E", the interest rate of the character "E" is reduced by 10%, and the characters "B", "D", "F", Each "H" interest rate increases by 5%. When the player performs the operation of selecting the character "C", the interest rate of the character "C" is reduced by 10%, and the interest rates of the characters "A", "B", "F", and "I" are reduced. Each increase by 5%. When a plurality of characters PCs are selected as in the case of a tracing operation, the interest rates of all the selected character PCs are decreased and the interest rates of the characters adjacent to all the selected character PCs are increased. Alternatively, the interest rate of the initially selected character PC may be decreased and the interest rate of the character PC adjacent to the first selected character PC may be increased.

According to the present embodiment, the score can be obtained only by performing an operation of selecting one of the plurality of characters PC at the timing indicated by the instruction mark DS, so that even a beginner can easily enjoy the game. In addition, in the present embodiment, every time the player performs an operation of selecting the character PC, the interest rate (an example of parameters) of the selected character PC decreases, and this interest rate is reflected in the game score. When the player repeats the operation of selecting only the specific character PC, the increase amount ΔS of the game score obtained continues to decrease. As a result, it is possible to urge the player to uniformly select a plurality of character PCs (preferably select a character PC having a high interest rate), and the player enjoys a game that is simple but operability is not monotonous. be able to.

Further, according to this embodiment, every time the player performs an operation of selecting the character PC, the interest rate of the plurality of character PCs having a predetermined positional relationship with the selected character PC increases, so that the player A strategic method of selecting a character PC in consideration of the arrangement of the character PCs and the interest rate of each character PC (for example, preferentially selecting a character PC having a predetermined positional relationship with a character PC having a low interest rate). You can enjoy the game play. In addition, the player can enjoy strategic game play in which the character PC is selected in consideration of the attribute of the indicator DS, the operation type, and the attribute of each character PC. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize a game in which even a beginner can easily enjoy the game and an advanced player aiming for a high score can also enjoy the strategic game play.

Further, in the present embodiment, instead of making the interest rate decrease amount and the recovery amount uniform, the interest rate decrease amount and the recovery amount are set for each character PC, and the character PC selected by the operation input is set. The interest rate of each of the plurality of characters PC having a predetermined positional relationship with the selected character PC, and the recovery amount set for the selected character PC. It may be configured to increase only. For example, the higher the level or rarity of the character PC, the smaller the reduction amount set for the character PC and the larger the recovery amount set for the character PC. Further, a small amount of recovery may be set for the character PC with a small decrease amount set, and a large value may be set for the character PC with a large decrease amount set. In this way, by changing the reduction amount and the recovery amount of the interest rate set by the character PC, the player strategically arranges the plurality of character PCs in consideration of the reduction amount and the recovery amount set for each character PC. (For example, the character PC having a large decrease amount set and the character PC having a large recovery amount set are arranged so as to have a predetermined positional relationship).

In addition, in the present embodiment, instead of using a uniform positional relationship that defines the position and number of objects (character PCs) whose interest rate is to be increased, the positional relationship is set for each character PC, and operation input is performed. With respect to the character PC selected by, the interest rate of the character PC having the positional relationship set for the character may be increased. For example, the higher the level or the degree of rarity of the character PC, the larger the number of targets for increasing the interest rate in the positional relationship set for the character PC may be. Further, a large value is set as the amount of decrease in the interest rate (and/or a small value is set as the amount of recovery of the interest rate) for the character PC having a large number of targets for increasing the interest rate in the set positional relationship. May be. Further, the positional relationship set on the character PC may be displayed in an identifiable manner by using an arrow or the like. In this way, by changing the position and the number of targets for which the interest rate is increased by the character PC, the player strategically arranges each character PC in consideration of the positional relationship set for the character PC (for example, upward). A character PC that increases only the interest rate of the character PC located (forward) is arranged below (rear), and a character PC that increases only the interest rate of the character PC located on the right side is arranged on the left). it can.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the interest rate of the character PC selected by the operation input is reduced by a decrease amount according to the type of the operation input (the type of touch operation), and the predetermined positional relationship with the selected character PC. The interest rates of the plurality of character PCs in 1 may be increased by the recovery amount according to the type of the operation input. In this case, as the difficulty level of the operation input is higher, the reduction amount and the recovery amount may be increased, or vice versa. For example, the reduction amount and the recovery amount during the swipe operation may be larger than the reduction amount and the recovery amount during the tap operation. In this way, by changing the decrease amount and the recovery amount of the interest rate according to the type of operation input, the player selects the character PC in consideration of the type of operation input indicated by the instruction mark DS and the interest rate of each character PC. You can enjoy strategic gameplay such as selection. For example, the player is interested until he/she performs operation input of a high difficulty level (the amount of decrease in interest rate is large) (for example, the instruction signs DS ₃ and DS ₄ for instructing a long tap operation or a tracing operation appear). It is possible to enjoy a strategic game play in which a character PC having a high rate is saved and a character PC having a high interest rate is selected when performing a type of operation input having a high degree of difficulty.

Further, in the present embodiment, the interest rate of the selected character PC is reduced by an amount corresponding to whether or not the attribute of the character PC selected by the operation input matches the attribute of the indicator DS. The interest rate of the plurality of characters PC having a predetermined positional relationship with the character PC may be increased. For example, when the attribute of the character PC selected by the operation input and the attribute of the indicator DS match, the amount of decrease in the interest rate of the selected character PC becomes smaller than that when they do not match, and The interest rate increase amount of the plurality of characters PC having a predetermined positional relationship with the selected character PC may be increased. By doing so, the player can enjoy strategic game play in which the character PC is selected in consideration of the attribute of the instruction sign, the attribute of each character PC, and the interest rate.

3. Process Next, an example of the process of the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the display control unit 112 arranges a plurality of character PCs selected based on operation input and having arrangement positions set in a character arrangement area (a lower area of the game screen GI) (step S10). Next, the parameter changing unit 118 sets an interest rate (interest rate 230 of the table information 200) set for each of the arranged plurality of characters PC as an initial value (step S12). Next, the score calculation unit 116 sets the game score S to 0 (step S14). Next, the music reproduction unit 110 starts reproduction of music data (step S16).

Next, the display control unit 112 displays the indicator mark DS moved toward the reference position SL in the game field (upper region of the game screen GI) according to the reference timing for each indicator mark DS set in association with the music data. Control is performed (step S18).

Next, the evaluation unit 114 determines whether or not there is an operation input for selecting one of the plurality of characters PC (step S20), and when there is the operation input (Y in step S20), the operation is performed. The input timing is acquired, the operation of the player is evaluated based on the acquired input timing and the reference timing, and the evaluation value E is calculated (step S22). If there is no operation input (N in step S20), the process proceeds to step S32.

Next, the score calculation unit 116 calculates the increase amount ΔS of the game score based on the evaluation value E and the interest rate set for the selected character PC (step S24). That is, the score calculation unit 116 determines the coefficient C _a based on the attribute of the selected character PC and the attribute of the instruction mark DS, and based on the type of operation input and the operation type indicated by the instruction mark DS, the coefficient C a. _o is determined, and the increase amount ΔS is calculated by the equation (1) based on the evaluation value E, the ability value P _a and the interest rate P _i acquired from the table information 200, and the coefficients C _a and C _o . Next, the score calculation unit 116 calculates the new game score S by adding the increase amount ΔS to the current game score S (step S26).

Next, the parameter changing unit 118 decreases the interest rate set for the selected character PC (step S28) and increases the interest rate of the character PC having a predetermined positional relationship with the selected character PC (step S28). S30).

Next, the processing unit 100 determines whether or not the reproduction of the music data is completed (step S32), and if not completed (N in step S32), the process proceeds to step S18, and after step S18. Repeat the process.

4. Modifications The present invention is not limited to the ones 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 case where the parameter (interest rate) of the character having the predetermined positional relationship with the selected character is increased, but the parameter of the character having the predetermined positional relationship with the selected character is decreased. It may be configured so as to allow it. In this case, the parameter reduction amount of the character having a predetermined positional relationship with the selected character may be larger than the parameter reduction amount of the selected character, or vice versa.

10 terminals, 20 servers, 100 processing unit, 110 music reproducing unit, 112 display controlling unit, 114 evaluating unit, 116 score calculating unit, 118 parameter changing unit, 120 image generating unit, 130 sound generating unit, 150 input unit, 170 storage Section, 190 display section, 192 sound output section, 196 communication section

Claims (6)

A display control unit that controls the display unit to display a plurality of characters set by the player and an instruction mark for instructing the player on the timing of operation input;
When any one of the plurality of characters is selected by the operation input to the input unit, the timing of the operation input is acquired, and the operation of the player based on the acquired input timing and the timing instructed by the instruction mark. An evaluation unit for evaluating
An evaluation result of the evaluation unit, and a score calculation unit that calculates a game score based on the parameter of the character selected by the operation input,
A program for causing a computer to function as a parameter changing unit for increasing or decreasing the parameter of another character having a predetermined positional relationship with the character selected by the operation input, according to the operation input. In claim 1,
An upper limit value and a lower limit value are set to the parameter, and the upper limit value and the lower limit value are set for each of the plurality of characters. In claim 1 or 2,
The parameter changing unit,
A program for changing the parameter by a value set for the character selected by the operation input . In any one of Claim 1 thru|or 3,
The instruction mark is an instruction mark for instructing the player on the timing of operation input and the type of operation input,
The parameter changing unit,
A program for changing the parameter according to the type of the operation input. In any one of Claim 1 thru|or 4,
Attributes are set for the character and the indicator,
The parameter changing unit,
A program for changing the parameter according to whether or not the attribute of the character selected by the operation input matches the attribute of the indicator. A display control unit that controls the display unit to display a plurality of characters set by the player and an instruction mark for instructing the player on the timing of operation input;
When any one of the plurality of characters is selected by the operation input to the input unit, the timing of the operation input is acquired, and the operation of the player based on the acquired input timing and the timing instructed by the instruction mark. An evaluation unit for evaluating
An evaluation result of the evaluation unit, and a score calculation unit that calculates a game score based on the parameter of the character selected by the operation input,
A game system comprising: a parameter changing unit for increasing or decreasing the parameter of another character having a predetermined positional relationship with the character selected by the operation input, according to the operation input.

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