JP6832008B2 - Game systems, game controls, and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system, a game control device, and a program.

A card game in which a deck is constructed by combining arbitrary cards from the cards owned by the first user to play against the second user is gaining popularity (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a card game, the turn of the first user and the turn of the second user are alternately and repeatedly executed. In the turn of the first user, any card from his or her hand is placed on the field, and the card placed on the field is used to attack the second user. On the other hand, on the second user's turn, the second user attacks in the same procedure as the first user. Then, the winner is the one who makes the opponent's points zero by the attack.

JP-A-2002-11245

In the above card game, for example, a special card having a high attack power may be prepared in addition to a normal card. In such a card game, if a special card can be used for an attack, it will be easier to win. However, by using multiple special cards at the same time, it is possible to win in a small number of turns, so the user feels that the strategy of the game (the fun of formulating a strategy to win) is not enough. There was a case.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game control device, and a program capable of improving strategicity in a game using cards. ..

In order to solve the above problems, the game system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first area setting means for setting a plurality of first areas in a game field in a game system for executing a game using cards. A second area setting means for setting the second area in the game field, and an arrangement of the user's first type card in the first area are accepted, and the user's second type card is arranged in the first area. A first arrangement control means that limits the arrangement of the first type card, a second arrangement control means that accepts the arrangement of the second type card in the second area, and restricts the arrangement of the first type card in the second area, and the above. The first arrangement control means includes a game processing execution means for executing a game process based on a card arranged in the first area or the second area, and the second type card is placed in the second area in the first arrangement control means. When arranged, the first area specified based on the parameters of the type 2 card among the plurality of first areas is set as the area that accepts the arrangement of the type 2 card.

Further, the game control device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first area setting means for setting a plurality of first areas in the game field and a second area setting means in the game control device for executing a game using cards. The second area setting means for setting the area in the game field and the arrangement of the user's first type card in the first area are accepted, and the arrangement of the user's second type card in the first area is restricted. A first arrangement control means for receiving the arrangement of the second type card in the second area, and a second arrangement control means for limiting the arrangement of the first type card in the second area.
The first arrangement control means includes the game processing execution means for executing the game processing based on the cards arranged in the first area or the second area, and the second type card is the second area. Of the plurality of first-class areas, the first area specified based on the parameters of the second-class card is set as an area that accepts the placement of the second-class card.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a game image. It is a figure which shows the detail of a duel field. It is a figure which shows an example of the card detailed image of a monster card. It is a figure which shows an example of the card detailed image of a monster card. It is a figure which shows an example of the card detailed image of a monster card. It is a figure which shows the state of a part of a duel field when a monster card is placed in front of a link marker. It is a figure which shows the state of a part of a duel field when a monster card is placed in front of a link marker. It is a figure which shows the state of a part of a duel field when it becomes an extra link. It is a figure which shows an example of the card detailed image of a magic card. It is a figure which shows an example of the card detailed image of a trap card. It is a figure which shows how to put a monster card. It is a figure which shows a state that a pendulum summon is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that a link summon is performed. It is a figure which shows the phase in each turn. It is a figure which shows the flow of a battle phase. The five timings included in the damage step are shown. It is a figure which shows the mechanism of a chain. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional block which concerns on the 1st configuration. It is a figure which shows an example of the user list data. It is a figure which shows an example of the card list data. It is a figure which shows an example of possession card list data. It is a figure which shows an example of deck data. It is a figure which shows an example of the extra deck data. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional block which concerns on the 2nd configuration. It is a functional block diagram which shows the functional block which concerns on the 3rd configuration. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline of the process executed in a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline of other processing executed in a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline of the determination process executed in a game system.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[1. Configuration of Game System] FIG. 1 shows the configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of game terminals (first game terminal 10-1, second game terminal 10-2, ...) And a server 30. Each of the plurality of game terminals can perform data communication with each other via the server 30 and the network N. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2, the term “game terminal 10” is used.

The game terminal 10 is a computer used by the user to play a game. For example, the game terminal 10 includes a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a mobile information terminal (including a tablet computer), a portable game machine, a stationary game machine (household game machine), a business game machine, a desktop computer, and the like. Or a laptop computer.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, an operation unit 14, a display unit 15, and an audio output unit 16. The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor and executes information processing according to a program stored in the storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a non-volatile semiconductor memory, a hard disk drive, or a solid state drive), and stores programs and data. The communication unit 13 is for data communication with another device via the network N.

The operation unit 14 is for the user to perform various operations. The display unit 15 is for displaying various images, such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The voice output unit 16 is for outputting voice data (for example, sound, dialogue, song, etc.), and is, for example, a speaker or headphones. Although the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 are shown separately in FIG. 1, the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 may be integrally formed as a touch panel. The operation unit 14 may be a pointing device such as a mouse, a button (key), a lever (stick), or the like. Further, the operation unit 14 may be for the user to operate by voice or gesture.

The server 30 is, for example, a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the server 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 are the same as the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13 of the game terminal 10. The server 30 can access the database DB. The database DB may be built in the server 30, or may be built in a server computer different from the server 30.

The program or data is supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 via the network N, and is stored in the storage unit 12 or the storage unit 32. The game terminal 10 or the server 30 may be provided with components (for example, an optical disk drive or a memory card slot) for reading programs and data stored in an information storage medium (for example, an optical disk or a memory card). .. Then, the program or data may be supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server 30 via the information storage medium.

[2. Overview of card games] Various games can be executed in the game system 1, but here, a case where a game using cards (hereinafter referred to as "card game") is executed in the game system 1 is used. Assuming, the technique according to the present invention will be described.

Card games include competitive card games and trading card games. Trading card games are characterized by the fact that the decks used are not fixed, such as playing cards, and are sometimes called "collectable card games" or "customizable card games" in English-speaking countries.

In a card game, the first user builds a deck by combining arbitrary cards from among the owned cards according to a predetermined rule, and uses the deck to play against the second user. The second user may be a human user other than the first user, or may be a computer (such as a computer imitating a human user).

A "deck" is a bundle of cards (a collection of a plurality of cards) composed of a plurality of cards, and is also called a deck. In the following, "deck" means a bunch of cards that the user has built to play the game, and "deck" is a card that is placed face down on the game field during the game. Means a bunch of (ie, a deck that is shuffled and placed face down). Therefore, in this specification, an arbitrary combination of cards owned by the user is described as a "deck", and a card virtually placed in a predetermined place for drawing a card is described as a "deck". Then, distinguish between "deck" and "deck".

In addition, "execution of a card game" means, for example, executing a computer game of a card game. That is, the card game is executed so that the first user and the second user can play against each other via a computer and a network. It may be to execute a computer game of a real trading card game, or it may be to execute a computer game of a fictitious (original) trading card game.

Hereinafter, an example of a card game executed by the game system 1 will be described. The card game may be a client / server type game executed by data communication between the game terminal 10 and the server 30, or a stand-alone type game executed by the game terminal 10 alone. It may be a game.

[2-1] The card game is executed on a turn-based basis. The turn is the order in which the first user or the second user can act. In the card game, the turn of the first user and the turn of the second user are alternately and repeatedly executed. The first and second attacks are determined at the start of the card game match.

The first user and the second user start the battle while holding their own life points. Life points are points that indicate vitality in the game, and as will be described later, are numerical values that are the basis for determining victory or defeat. This point may be referred to by another name such as "hit point". The initial value of the life point may be any value, but in the present embodiment, it is 8000 points.

On the first user's turn, a card is drawn from the first user's deck, and the drawn card is added to the first user's hand. A "hand" is a card that you virtually have in the game. In other words, the hand is a card that can be placed on the game field. The first user places an arbitrary card from his or her hand on the game field, and uses the card placed on the game field to attack the second user or the like. Similarly, on the second user's turn, a card is drawn from the second user's deck, and the drawn card is added to the second user's hand. The second user places an arbitrary card from his or her hand on the game field, and uses the card placed on the game field to attack the first user or the like.

Depending on the card game, in addition to the normal deck (main deck), a special deck (for example, an extra deck described later) that combines a special type of card may also be used. In such a card game, under predetermined conditions, cards included in a special deck are placed on the game field and used for attacking an opponent or defending an attack from an opponent.

When the life point of the second user reduced by the attack from the first user to the second user becomes zero, the first user wins, and the life point of the first user reduced by the attack from the second user to the first user becomes zero. When it reaches zero, the first user is defeated.

The conditions for winning the game are not limited to the conditions related to life points. For example, the winning condition may be that the remaining number of cards in the deck is 0, the player who cannot draw cards from the deck first is defeated, and the opponent wins. Others, for example, aligning specific card combinations in your hand, placing specific card combinations on the game field in a predetermined order, or activating the magic shown by a specific card and then having a predetermined number of turns. The passage of time may correspond to the victory condition.

[2-2] Next, the basic terms of the card game and the types of cards will be described.

[2-2-1] In the present embodiment, the game field in which the cards are arranged is referred to as a duel field. The duel field is a virtual world constructed in the game system 1, and may be a three-dimensional space or a two-dimensional plane. The first user and the second user can place the card in a predetermined location in the duel field. While the game is in progress, a game image showing the state of the duel field is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a game image. The game image G1 shown in FIG. 2 shows the first user's hand C1, the second user's hand C2, the first user's life point LP1, the second user's life point LP2, the current turn T, and the current duel field F. The state of is displayed. The first user selects a card to be used from his / her own hand C1 displayed on the game image G1 or operates to draw a card from his / her own deck on Duel Field F. You can proceed with the card game.

FIG. 3 shows the details of Duel Field F. The duel field F in FIG. 3 includes a first user duel field F1, a second user duel field F2, and extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B. In FIG. 3, the character string explaining the area where the card of the first user is arranged is described without being rotated, and the character string explaining the area where the card of the second user is arranged is rotated in the opposite direction. The character strings that explain the common area of the first user and the second user are described in both of them.

The first user duel field F1 is an area for arranging the cards of the first user, and is arranged on the front side (lower side) of the second user duel field F2 and the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B. The first user duel field F1 includes main monster zones Z2A to Z2E, magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E, graveyard Z4A, main deck zone Z5A, field zone Z6A, and extra deck zone Z7A.

The main monster zones Z2A to Z2E are areas for arranging monster cards, which will be described later. That is, the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E are areas for arranging monster cards other than the extra monster cards described later. The first user can summon up to 5 monsters by arranging monster cards using the 5 main monster zones Z2A to Z2E. "Summoning monsters" means using monsters for battle (attacking opponents, etc.) by placing monster cards in Duel Field F (main monster zones Z2A to Z2E, extra monster zones Z1A, Z1B, etc.). To be in a state where it is possible. Details will be described later.

The magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E are areas for arranging magic cards and trap cards, which will be described later. The first user can place up to five magic cards and five trap cards using the five magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E. Further, in the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E at both left and right ends, a pendulum monster card described later can be arranged as a magic card. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E at both the left and right ends may be described as pendulum zones. The pendulum zones Z3A and Z3E are areas for arranging pendulum monster cards, which will be described later, to summon a pendulum.

The graveyard Z4A is an area for arranging monster cards of the monsters destroyed when a monster other than the pendulum monster described later is destroyed, and arranging used magic cards and trap cards.

The main deck zone Z5A is an area for arranging the main deck described later as a deck. The user can draw a card from the deck of the main deck zone Z5A and add it to his or her hand. The remaining number of decks is displayed in the main deck zone Z5A.

The field zone Z6A is an area for arranging a field magic card described later. Note that field magic cards are not placed in the magic / trap zone, so they are not included in the five cards in the magic / trap zone.

The extra deck zone Z7A is an area for arranging an extra deck described later. When the pendulum monster described later is destroyed, the pendulum monster card is placed face up in the extra deck zone Z7A. Only in this case, the maximum number of extra decks described later, which is 15, may be exceeded. The remaining number of decks is displayed in the extra deck zone Z7A.

The second user duel field F2 is an area for arranging the cards of the second user. As shown in FIG. 3, the second user duel field F2 has the same configuration as the first user duel field F1, and has the same configuration as the main monster zone Z2F to Z2J, the magic / trap zone Z3F to Z3J, the graveyard Z4B, and the main deck. Includes Zone Z5B, Field Zone Z6B, and Extra Deck Zone Z7B. Since these meanings and roles are the same as those of the first user duel field F1, the description thereof will be omitted. In the second user duel field F2, the magic / trap zones Z3F and Z3J are pendulum zones.

Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the main monster zones Z2A to Z2J, the main monster zones Z2 will be described. Similarly, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3J, the graveyard Z4A, Z4B, the main deck zones Z5A, Z5B, the field zones Z6A, Z6B, and the extra deck zones Z7A, Z7B, the magic / trap zone It is described as Z3, graveyard Z4, main deck zone Z5, field zone Z6, and extra deck zone Z7.

The extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are areas for arranging extra monster cards, which will be described later. That is, the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are areas for summoning extra monsters, which will be described later. The extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are arranged between the first user duel field F1 and the second user duel field F2.

In the present embodiment, two extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are set, and the number thereof is less than five, which is the number of main monster zones Z2 of each of the first user and the second user. The extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are shared areas of the first user and the second user, and both the first user and the second user can arrange the cards under predetermined conditions.

For example, when both the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are vacant, the first user and the second user can place the extra monster card in any of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B. However, if the first user places an extra monster card in one of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the first user cannot, in principle, place an extra monster card in the other, and the second user is placed in the other. Extra monster cards can be placed. Similarly, if the second user places an extra monster card in one of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the second user cannot, in principle, place an extra monster card in the other, and the first user in the other. Can place extra monster cards. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, it is described as the extra monster zone Z1.

The Duel Field F is not limited to the above example. For example, the duel field F may include an exclusion area zone for placing cards excluded from the game. Further, the exclusion area zone is outside the duel field F and does not have to be displayed in the game image G1.

[2-2-2] There are two types of decks, a main deck and an extra deck. The main deck is a deck composed of monster cards, magic cards, and trap cards other than the extra monster cards described later. The number of cards that can be inserted into the main deck may be any number, but in the present embodiment, 40 or more and 60 or less cards can be inserted.

The extra deck is a deck consisting only of the extra monster cards described later. The number of cards that can be inserted in the extra deck may be any number, but in the present embodiment, up to 15 cards can be inserted. It should be noted that the extra deck is not an indispensable requirement for playing the game, and it is not necessary to create an extra deck especially when the extra monster card is not used.

[2-2-3] Next, the types of cards will be described. Cards are roughly divided into three types: monster cards, magic cards, and trap cards.

[2-2-3-1] The monster card is a card for summoning a monster, and the monster to be summoned is drawn. In the present embodiment, the monster card means the card itself placed in the duel field F, and the monster means the game character that appears in the game by the monster card. Monster cards are classified into extra monster cards and monster cards other than extra monster cards.

The extra monster card is a monster card for summoning an extra monster, and there are four types: a fusion monster card, a synchronized monster card, an Xyz monster card, and a link monster card. Extra monsters are, in principle, more capable than non-extra monsters. Here, "high ability" means that the attack power and defense power are higher than other monsters of the same level, and that the card advantage can be taken by the effect to be activated. "Card advantage" means that the game can be played with a smaller number of cards than the opponent's card. For example, one card can be used to destroy two opponent's cards, and the effect of a card can be used to destroy one opponent's card, which corresponds to an example of "card advantage". As a general rule, extra monster cards can only be placed in the extra monster zone Z1 and cannot be placed in the main monster zone Z2. However, as will be described later, the restriction is lifted by the link monster card.

Monster cards other than extra monster cards are monster cards for summoning monsters other than extra monsters, and there are four types: normal monster cards, effect monster cards, ritual monster cards, and pendulum monster cards.

When the first user performs a predetermined operation from the operation unit 14 during the game, the display unit 15 can display a card detail image showing the details of the monster card on the duel field F or in the hand. However, even if the monster card is placed on the duel field F, the detailed card image G2 cannot be displayed when the monster card of the second user is the back side defense display described later. In addition, the first user can browse the card list in the graveyard Z4 of the first user and the second user. Similarly, the second user can browse the card list in the graveyard Z4 of the first user and the second user. Hereinafter, the details of each monster card will be described with reference to the card detail image.

4 to 6 show detailed images of monster cards. FIG. 4 shows a card detailed image G2 of a normal monster card. Since the layout of the detailed card image G2 of the effect monster card, the ritual monster card, the fusion monster card, the Xyz monster card, and the synchronized monster card is the same as that of the normal monster card, the illustration is omitted here.

A normal monster card is a monster card for summoning a normal monster. Normal monsters are basic monsters that have no special effects. Normal monsters do not have any special effects, but there are many monsters with high offensive and defensive power. The appearance of the monster is drawn on the card detailed image G2 shown in FIG. 4, and the card name N20, the level L21, the attribute A22, the race S23, the card number N24, the attack power A25, the defense power D26, and the monster information I27 are drawn. Is displayed.

The card name N20 indicates the name of the monster. Level L21 indicates the level of the monster, and the higher the level, the stronger the monster. Attribute A22 indicates the attribute to which the monster belongs among a plurality of attributes (for example, 6 types of darkness, earth, flame, light, water, and wind). Race S23 indicates a monster race among a plurality of races (for example, wizard, devil, machine, etc.). The card number N24 is information that uniquely identifies the card.

The offensive power A25 indicates the offensive power which is the high offensive ability of the monster, and the defensive power indicates the defensive power which is the high defensive ability of the monster. The higher the offensive and defensive power, the more advantageous it is in battle between monsters. Monster information I27 is detailed information on monsters. If it is a normal monster, a commentary on the character and characteristics of the monster is displayed, and if it is a monster other than a normal monster, the effect and usage of the monster card are displayed. ..

The effect monster card is a monster card for summoning an effect monster. Effect monsters are monsters that can exert effects like magic cards. In the card detailed image G2 of the effect monster card, the content of the effect to be activated and the activation condition of the effect are displayed in the monster information I27. In addition to effect monsters, there are ritual monsters, fusion monsters, synchro monsters, Xyz monsters, pendulum monsters, and link monsters that also have effects.

The ritual monster card is a monster card for special summoning a ritual monster. A ritual monster is a monster summoned by a ritual summon described later. In the card detailed image G2 of the ritual monster card, the ritual magic card required for summoning the ritual monster is displayed in the monster information I27. Details of the ritual magic card will be described later.

FIG. 5 shows a card detailed image G2 of the pendulum monster card. The pendulum monster card is not only a monster card for summoning a pendulum monster as a monster, but also a magic card for summoning a pendulum, which will be described later. The detailed card image G2 shown in FIG. 5 includes a pendulum scale S28 and a pendulum effect text T29, unlike the other detailed card images G2.

The pendulum scale S28 indicates a numerical value of the pendulum scale. The pendulum scale is a numerical value that determines the level of monsters that can be summoned by summoning a pendulum. Details on how to use the pendulum scale will be described later.

The pendulum monster card can be placed from the hand in the main monster zone Z2 like a normal monster card, or can be placed from the hand in the pendulum zone Z3. However, the Pendulum Monster Card cannot be placed in the Magic / Trap Zone Z3 other than the Pendulum Zone Z3.

In this embodiment, the content of the effect differs depending on the place where the pendulum monster card is placed. That is, the effect when the pendulum monster card is placed in the main monster zone Z2 is different from the effect when the pendulum monster card is placed in the pendulum zone Z3.

The pendulum effect text T29 indicates an effect that is activated when a pendulum monster card is placed in the pendulum zone Z3. When the pendulum monster card is placed in the pendulum zone Z3, the effect of the pendulum effect text T29 is activated, and the effect of the monster information I27 is not activated. On the other hand, when the pendulum monster card is placed in the main monster zone Z2 (that is, when the pendulum monster is summoned), the effect of the pendulum effect text is not activated, and the effect of monster information I27 is activated.

The fusion monster card is a monster card for special summoning fusion monsters. A fusion monster is a monster that is summoned by a fusion summon, which will be described later. In the card detailed image G2 of the fusion monster card, the material required for fusion summoning is displayed in the monster information I27. The card required for the fusion summon is a monster card that moves to the graveyard Z4 in exchange for the fusion monster card. In other words, the material card required for Fusion Summon is a monster card sent from your hand, field, or both to Graveyard Z4 in exchange for a Fusion Monster Card.

The Synchro Monster Card is a monster card for special summoning Synchro Monsters. Synchro monsters are monsters that are special summoned by Synchro Summon, which will be described later. In the detailed image G2 of the Synchro Monster Card, the material required for Synchro Summon is displayed in Monster Information I27. The card that is the material required for Synchro Summon is a monster card that moves to Graveyard Z4 in exchange for the Synchro Monster Card. In other words, the card required for Synchro Summon is a monster card sent from your hand, field, or both to Graveyard Z4 in exchange for a Synchro Monster.

The Xyz Monster Card is a monster card for special summoning Xyz Monsters. The Xyz Monster is a monster special summoned by the Xyz Summon, which will be described later. It should be noted that the Xyz monster has a value of rank instead of level, and the numerical value of rank is shown in the card detailed image G2. Rank indicates the level of material required to summon Xyz. In the detailed image G2 of the Xyz Monster Card, the materials required for summoning Xyz are displayed in Monster Information I27, and how many monsters of the same level as the rank are required. The Xyz Monster is summoned to Duel Field F by stacking the material card under the Xyz Monster Card instead of moving it to Graveyard Z4. Also, regarding the cards (cards used as materials) stacked under the Xyz Monster card, various effects can be activated by sending them to the graveyard Z4.

FIG. 6 shows a card detailed image G2 of the link monster card. The link monster card is a monster card for link summoning, which will be described later. Link monsters are monsters that are special summoned by link summoning, which will be described later. As shown in FIG. 6, the link monster has a value of LINK instead of defensive power. LINK indicates the number of link markers described later. The higher the LINK value, the more powerful the link monster. The LINK information I30 indicating the LINK value of the link monster is displayed on the card detailed image G2. The link monster may have a low attack power due to a special effect described later.

Further, unlike the other detailed card images G2, the detailed card image G2 shown in FIG. 6 includes link markers M31A to M31H. The link markers M31A to M31H point to eight directions of upward, upper right, right, lower right, lower, lower left, left, and upper left, respectively. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the link markers M31A to M31H, the link markers M31 will be described.

Link monster cards have the special effect of allowing extra monster cards to be placed in the main monster zone Z2. The link marker M31 is a marker for indicating the direction (place) where the effect extends. The link monster card can exert an effect in the direction in which the color of the link marker M31 is changing. In FIG. 6, the color-unchanged link marker M31 shows the inside in white, and the color-changed link marker M31 shows the inside with halftone dots. Since the colors of the three link markers M31A, M31D, and M31F have changed in the link monster card of FIG. 6, the effect can be exerted in three directions of upward, lower right, and lower left. In the following, the direction in which the color of the link marker M31 is changing will be described as "the direction indicated by the link marker M31".

For example, when the first user places the link monster card of FIG. 6 in the extra monster zone Z1A, the extra monster card is placed in the main monster zones Z2A, Z2C, Z2G at the lower right, lower left, and above the extra monster zone Z1A. You will be able to. However, since the main monster zone Z2G is in the second user duel field F2, the first user cannot place an extra monster card, and the second user can place an extra monster card in the main monster zone Z2G. Will be. That is, depending on the direction indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B by the first user, not only the first user but also the second user may be advantageous.

When the link monster card is placed at the destination pointed by the link marker M31, the area where the extra monster card can be placed may be further expanded depending on the link monster card at the link destination. For example, the first user places the "decode talker" shown in FIG. 6 in the extra monster zone Z1A, and further, in the main monster zone Z2C, the link monster cards in which the colors of the link markers M31C and M31G are changed (that is, the link). If a link monster card with the marker M31 pointing to the left and right: for example, the "honey bot" in FIGS. 7 and 8 described later) is placed, the main monster zones Z2B and Z2D on the left and right of the main monster zone Z2C are also placed. , You will be able to place extra monster cards. By connecting the link monster cards in this way, the area where the extra monster cards can be placed can be gradually expanded.

It is not always necessary to place an extra monster card at the destination indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card, and a monster card other than the extra monster card can be placed. Since the first user and the second user cannot place their own cards upside down, the place where the effect of the link monster card affects cannot be changed depending on the direction in which the cards are placed.

7 and 8 show a part of the duel field F when the monster card is placed at the point indicated by the link marker M31. FIG. 7 shows a case where a link monster card called "Honey Bot" is placed in the main monster zone Z2B due to the effect of another link monster card, and a normal monster card called "Bitron" is placed in the main monster zone Z2C. Is shown.

As shown in FIG. 7, during the battle of the card game, another monster card may be placed at the point indicated by the link marker M31 of one link monster card. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a link. Since "Bitron" is placed at the point indicated by the link marker M31C of "Honeybot", "Honeybot" and "Bitron" are in a linked state.

Further, the card to which the link marker M31 points when in the linked state is referred to as a link destination. On the other hand, a link monster card having a link marker M31 is called a link source. In the case of FIG. 7, the link destination is "Bitron" and the link source is "Honeybot". Some monsters have the effect of being activated only when they are linked. For example, the link source "Honey Bot" can exert an effect or an effect of imparting resistance to battle to the link destination "Bitron".

Further, FIG. 8 shows a case where a link monster card called “honey bot” is arranged in the main monster zones Z2B and Z2C. As shown in FIG. 8, the link markers M31 of the two link monster cards may be in a state of pointing to each other. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a mutual link. In the case of FIG. 8, the two "honey bots" are in a mutually linked state, and can exert the effect of imparting effects and resistance to combat to each other.

In the present embodiment, if the user connects the mutual link with the link monster card placed in one of the two extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the link monster card can be placed in the other. In the present embodiment, a state in which two link monster cards arranged in the two extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are all connected by a mutual link through the link monster cards arranged in the main monster zone Z2 is referred to as an extra link. ..

FIG. 9 shows a part of Duel Field F when it becomes an extra link. As described above, when the first user places the link monster card in the extra monster zone Z1A, the first user cannot place the link monster card in the extra monster zone Z1B. However, if the first user places all the linked monster cards in the main monster zone Z2B, Z2C, Z2D with mutual links (that is, when it becomes an extra link), the first user also puts the extra monster in the extra monster zone Z1B. Will be able to be placed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the first user places the "link spider" in the extra monster zone Z1A, and then the first "Star Cup Warrior Ningils", "Honeybot", and the second. If you place the "Star Cup Warrior Ningils" in order in the main monster zones Z2B, Z2C, and Z2D, these four linked monster cards will be in a mutually linked state. Since the color of the upward link marker M31A has changed in the "Star Cup Warrior Ningils" in the main monster zone Z2D, the first user can also place the link monster card in the extra monster zone Z1B. In this state, when the first user places the "link spider" in the extra monster zone Z1B, the extra link is completed. When the extra link is completed, the link monster card of the first user is placed in the extra monster zone Z1B, so that the second user cannot place the extra monster card in the extra monster zone Z1B.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, an extra link is established by arranging link monster cards in all three main monster zones Z2B, Z2C, and Z2D, but depending on the link monster card, three main monsters are established. Extra links may be established without placing link monster cards in all of zones Z2B, Z2C, and Z2D. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, a link monster whose color has changed in the lower right link marker M31D (that is, a link monster pointing in the lower right direction) is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A, and the main monster zone Z2C If a link monster whose color has changed in the upper left and right link markers M31H and M31C (that is, a link monster pointing to the upper left and right) is placed in, the link monster is placed in the main monster zone Z2B. An extra link is established without doing so. Further, for example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, a link monster whose color has changed in the lower right link marker M31D (that is, a link monster pointing in the lower right direction) is arranged in the extra monster zone Z1A, and the main monster zone is set. Link monsters with different colors in the upper left and upper right link markers M31H and M31B (that is, link monsters pointing in the lower left and upper right directions) are placed in Z2C, and the link markers in the lower left direction are placed in the extra monster zone Z1B. When a link monster whose color is changed on M31F (that is, a link monster pointing in the lower left direction) is placed, an extra link is established even if no link monster is placed in the main monster zones Z2B and Z2D.

[2-2-3-2] Magic cards are cards that have effects to support battles, such as normal magic cards, haste magic cards, permanent magic cards, field magic cards, equipment magic cards, and ritual magic cards. There are 6 types.

When the first user performs a predetermined operation from the operation unit 14 during the game, the details of the magic card on the duel field F or in the hand can be displayed on the card detail image G2. However, even if the magic card is placed on the duel field F, the detailed card image G2 cannot be displayed when the magic card of the second user is displayed on the back side, which will be described later. Hereinafter, the details of each magic card will be described with reference to the card detail image.

FIG. 10 shows a card detailed image G2 of the magic card. FIG. 10 shows a card detailed image G2 of the haste magic card. Since the layout of the card detailed image G2 of the normal magic card, the permanent magic card, the field magic card, the equipment magic card, and the ritual magic card is the same as the normal magic card, the illustration is omitted here.

A normal magic card is a card that can only be used during your main phase, and when used, it moves to the graveyard. The normal magic card is speed spell 1. Details of the main phase and speed spells will be described later.

The detailed card image G2 shown in FIG. 10 is drawn with an illustration showing the contents of magic, and displays a card name N32, a card type A33, an effect icon I34, a card number N35, and effect information I36.

The card name N32 indicates the name of the magic card. The card type A33 is displayed with an icon indicating whether it is a magic card or a trap card. The effect icon I34 is an icon indicating the type of effect. For example, the normal magic of a normal magic card does not display a special icon, and the haste magic of a haste magic card, the permanent magic of a permanent magic card, the permanent magic of a field magic card, the equipment magic of an equipment magic card, and the equipment magic of a ritual magic card For ritual magic, an icon is displayed to identify each. For example, the magic card "Cyclone" in FIG. 10 displays the effect icon I34 indicating that it is haste magic. The card number N35 is information that uniquely identifies the card. The effect information I36 describes the activation conditions of the magic card and its effect.

A haste magic card is basically a card that can activate its effect at any time. The haste magic card is a special magic card that can activate its effect even on the opponent's turn. However, the effect cannot be activated during the turn in which the haste magic card is placed in the magic / trap zone Z3. If you want to activate the effect of the haste magic card on your opponent's turn, you need to place the haste magic card in the magic / trap zone Z3 in advance with the back side display described later. The haste magic card is speed spell 2.

A permanent magic card is a card that can be used only during your main phase, and remains in the magic / trap zone even after the effect is activated, and the effect is activated permanently. The permanent magic card is speed spell 1.

The field magic card is a card that activates the same effect as the permanent magic card, but the area that can be placed is limited to the field zone Z6. The field magic card remains in the field zone Z6 even after the effect is activated. Instead of moving the field magic card in field zone Z6 to the graveyard, a new field magic card can be placed in field zone Z6. The field magic card is speed spell 1.

The equipped magic card gives an effect to one monster, and even after it is activated, it remains in the magic / trap zone Z3 and the effect is activated permanently. The equipped magic card is speed spell 1.

Ritual magic cards are magic cards for summoning ritual monsters. When the ritual magic card is used, it moves to the graveyard Z4. The ritual magic card is speed spell 1.

[2-2-3-3] The trap card is a card that has an effect to support the battle. Trap cards are similar to magic cards, but differ from magic cards in that they can activate their effects on the opponent's turn. For this reason, the trap card cannot be activated in the turn placed in the magic / trap zone Z3, and can be activated from the next turn. The trap card can be activated in any turn of the first user and the second user as long as it is a turn after the placed turn. There are three types of trap cards: normal trap cards, permanent trap cards, and counter trap cards.

When the first user performs a predetermined operation from the operation unit 14 during the game, the details of the trap card on the duel field F or in the hand can be displayed on the card detail image G2. However, even if the trap card is placed on the duel field F, the detailed card image G2 cannot be displayed when the trap card of the second user is displayed on the back side, which will be described later. Hereinafter, the details of each trap card will be described with reference to the card detail image.

FIG. 11 shows a card detailed image G2 of the trap card. FIG. 11 shows a card detailed image G2 of the permanent trap card. Since the layout of the card detailed image G2 of the normal trap card and the counter trap card is the same as that of the normal magic card, the illustration is omitted here. As shown in FIG. 11, the trap card has an illustration showing the contents of the trap, and basically has the same layout as the magic card. Therefore, the card name N32, the card type A33, the effect icon I34, the card number N35, and the effect information I36 are displayed on the trap card.

A normal trap card is a trap card that has a single-use effect, and like a normal magic card, it moves to the graveyard when activated. The normal trap card is speed spell 2.

Like the permanent magic card, the permanent trap card remains in the magic / trap zone Z3, and the effect is activated permanently. The permanent trap card is speed spell 2.

The counter trap card is basically a card that is activated in response to the activation of another card, and has, for example, an effect of invalidating the activation of the card itself. The counter trap card is speed spell 3.

[2-3] Next, the summoning of monsters will be described. Summoning a monster is to place a monster card in a place that meets the conditions, and to make a monster appear in the game. That is, "summoning a monster" means placing a monster card in a place that meets the conditions so that the monster can be used for battle (attacking an opponent, etc.). Here, before explaining the summoning, the card arrangement format (display format) will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of arrangement formats are defined for the cards, and the first user and the second user can select one of the arrangement formats and arrange the monster card in the duel field F. ..

FIG. 12 shows the arrangement format of the monster cards. As shown in FIG. 12, there are three types of monster card arrangement formats: front side attack display, back side defense display, and front side defense display. The face-up attack display is to arrange the monster cards face up and vertically, and it is possible to fight based on the attack power of the monster cards. The back side defense display is to place the monster card face down and sideways, and you can fight based on the defensive power of the monster card. The front side defense display is to arrange the monster cards face up and sideways, and it is possible to fight based on the defensive power of the monster cards.

When the first user or the second user arranges a monster card and summons a monster, either the front side attack display or the back side defense display can be selected, but the front side defense display cannot be selected. However, as an exception, when summoning an extra monster, either the front side attack display or the front side defense display can be selected. In addition, the first user or the second user can also reverse summon the monster card in the back side defense display to the front side attack display. However, in reverse summoning, the monster card in the back side defense display cannot be changed to the front side defense display. The monster card on the back side defense display changes to the front side defense display by reversing when it is attacked by the opponent or when a specific magic card is activated. Furthermore, the placement format can be changed between the front side attack display and the front side defense display.

There are two types of arrangement of magic cards and trap cards: front side display and back side display. The front side display is to arrange the magic card or the trap card face up vertically, and the effect is activated. The back side display is to arrange the magic card or the trap card face up vertically, and the activation of the effect is in a waiting state. When the magic card or trap card is displayed on the back side, it is necessary to change it to the front side in order to activate the effect. Magic cards and trap cards cannot be placed side by side. In addition, placing the card face down is generally called a set, but in the present embodiment, it is described as a back side display or a back side defensive display.

There are two types of summons: normal summons and special summons. Normal summons can only be performed once per turn. There is no limit to the number of special summons that can be executed unless otherwise specified on the card.

Normal summoning is to place a monster card in your hand in the main monster zone Z2. Monsters of level 4 or lower can be summoned as they are. Level 5 and 6 monsters can be summoned in exchange for 1 monster being summoned on Duel Field F. In exchange for a monster, it means sending the summoned monster (monster card placed on Duel Field F) to Graveyard Z4, and will be described as release hereafter. Level 7 and above monsters need to release 2 summoned monsters on Duel Field F. Hereinafter, a normal summon that requires the release of one or more monsters (that is, a normal summon of a level 5 or higher monster) is described as an advanced summon.

In normal summoning, you can place monster cards in the front side attack display or the back side defense display. Even if the monster card of a level 5 or higher monster is displayed on the back side, it will be an advance summon, so it is necessary to release one or more monsters.

Special summons are summons other than normal summons, and for example, ritual summons, fusion summons, contact fusions, synchro summons, Xyz summons, pendulum summons, and link summons correspond to examples of "special summons". In the special summon, you can choose either the front side attack display or the front side defense display, but since the link monster does not have defensive power, the link summon is only the front side attack display. Also, since the link monster placement format is only face-up attack display, the placement format is not changed by the effects of monster effects, magic cards, and trap cards.

Ritual summoning is the special summoning of a ritual monster. Ritual summoning can be performed by placing a ritual magic card in the magic / trap zone Z3, activating the effect, and releasing a monster based on the summoning conditions shown in the monster information I27 of the ritual magic card. Ritual summoning does not require a specific monster as a material, and must be released to meet the summoning conditions such as "total level is 8 or more" or sent from your hand to the graveyard Z4. The ritual magic card used in the ritual summon will move to the graveyard.

Fusion summoning is a special summoning of a fusion monster. Fusion summoning can be performed by placing a fusion card, which is a normal magic card, in the magic / trap zone Z3, activating the effect, and releasing the monster of the material shown in the monster information I27 of the fusion summon card. The material monster does not necessarily have to be summoned, and the monster on the monster card in your hand can be used as the material. The fusion card used in the fusion summon will move to the graveyard.

Contact fusion is to special summon a fusion monster by a special summoning method different from fusion summoning. Contact fusion can be performed by returning a specific normal monster card and a material monster card to the deck of the main deck zone Z5. The fusion monster summoned by contact fusion returns to the deck of Extra Deck Zone Z7 during the end phase of the summoned turn. Details of the end phase will be described later.

Synchro Summon is a special summon of a Synchro Monster. Synchro Summon can be performed by releasing these monsters when the total value of the level of a specific monster called a tuner and the level of other monsters is the same as the level of the Synchro Monster. In this embodiment, there is a dark synchro summon as a kind of synchro summon. Dark Synchro Summon can be done by releasing these monsters when the value obtained by subtracting the level of a specific monster called the Dark Tuner and the level of other monsters is the same as the level of the Synchro Monster. it can.

Xyz Summon is a special summon of an Xyz Monster. Xyz Summon can be done by stacking Xyz Monster Cards and monster cards of monsters of the same level as Xyz Monsters. This can be done by using the monster of the material shown in Monster Information I27 of the Xyz Monster Card. Xyz Summon does not require a specific monster as a material, and must meet the summoning conditions such as "two or more level 4 monsters". The monster used as the material is not released, but is stacked under the Xyz monster and sent to the graveyard Z4 to activate various effects.

Pendulum summoning is the special summoning of other monsters using a pendulum monster. Pendulum summoning can be done by placing a Pendulum monster card in Pendulum Zone Z3. Pendulum monster cards are placed in Pendulum Zone Z3 by being removed from the hand, like field magic cards and permanent magic cards. In Pendulum Summon, you can Special Summon as many monsters as you like once per turn, at levels between the Pendulum Scales indicated by the Pendulum Monster Cards placed on the left and right.

For example, if the smaller of the pendulum scales of the two left and right pendulum monster cards is the first value and the larger one is the second value, the pendulum summoning is at a higher level than the first value, and You can Special Summon monsters with a level lower than the second value. If the pendulum scales of the two left and right pendulum monster cards are the same or only 1 different, there is no value between them, so you cannot summon the pendulum.

FIG. 13 shows how the pendulum summon is performed. In the example of FIG. 13, a pendulum monster card having a pendulum scale of 2 is arranged in the left pendulum zone Z3A, and a pendulum monster card having a pendulum scale of 8 is arranged in the right pendulum zone Z3E. In this case, you can summon a level 3 to 7 monster between level 2 and level 8. In the example of FIG. 13, by summoning a pendulum, one monster of each level of levels 3 to 7 is summoned. It is also possible to summon multiple monsters of the same level by summoning a pendulum. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to summon two level 4 monsters, two level 5 monsters, and one level 7 monster.

When the first user or the second user special summons a pendulum monster from his / her own hand, he / she removes the pendulum monster card from his / her hand and places it in the main monster zone Z2. On the other hand, when the first user or the second user special summons a pendulum monster from his / her extra deck zone Z7 deck, he / she removes the pendulum monster card from the deck and places it in the extra monster zone Z1. That is, even if the same pendulum monster card is used, it will be treated the same as the extra monster card after moving to the deck of the extra deck zone Z7. If an extra monster is properly summoned and sent to graveyard Z4 and then special summoned from graveyard Z4, the extra monster card will be placed in the main monster zone Z2.

Link summoning is a special summoning of a link monster. Link summoning is performed by releasing a material monster based on the summoning conditions shown in the monster information I27 of the link monster card. The material for link summoning does not have to be a specific monster, as long as it is a monster that meets the summoning conditions. The summoning condition may be, for example, "two or more effect monsters and the same number of monsters as the link monster card LINK".

When a summoned link monster is used as a material for link summoning, the LINK value of the link monster of the material is treated as the number of monsters of the material. Therefore, when a link monster with a LINK of 2 is used as a material, the link monster is counted as a material for two bodies.

FIG. 14 shows how the link summon is performed. Here, an example is taken in which the LINK value of the link monster card is 3, and the summoning condition is "two or more effect monsters and the same number of monsters as the LINK of the link monster card". As shown in FIG. 14, for example, when three effect monsters are normally summoned, the summoning condition is satisfied, so that the link summoning by the link monster card in which the summoning condition is described becomes possible.

In the case of FIG. 14, in exchange for releasing three effect monsters, the target link monster card is removed from the deck of the extra deck zone Z7A and placed in the extra monster zone Z1A. This completes the link summon. If both the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are vacant, the link monster card may be placed in any of these zones.

[2-4] Next, the flow of the card game will be described. As mentioned above, the card game is executed on a turn-based basis, and during the battle, the turn of the first user and the turn of the second user are alternately and repeatedly visited. Each turn has multiple phases to clearly demarcate the steps in that turn.

FIG. 15 shows the phases in each turn. As shown in FIG. 15, there are six types of phases: draw phase P1, standby phase P2, first main phase P3, battle phase P4, second main phase P5, and end phase P6. At the start of the match, the first user and the second user decide the first attack and the second attack, and the first user and the second user draw 5 cards from the deck of their main deck zone Z5. Will be executed. After that, the hands C1 and C2 are displayed on the game image G1, and the game starts from the first turn.

In the first turn after the start of the match, the draw phase P1, the battle phase P4, and the second main phase P5 are omitted. Therefore, when the battle starts, the first standby phase P2, the first main phase P3, the first end phase P6, the second draw phase P1, the second standby phase P2, and the second main phase P3 , The battle phase P4 of the second attack, the second main phase P5 of the second attack, the end phase P6 of the second attack, the draw phase P1 of the first attack, and so on. As for the turns, the number of turns is counted as the first turn, the second turn, the third turn, and the like each time each turn of the first user and the second user ends, and the turn T of the game image G1 is counted. Shown in.

[2-4-1] Draw Phase P1 is the first phase of the turn. Hereinafter, among the first user and the second user, the one who is advancing the turn is described as the turn user, and the one who is not advancing the turn is described as the other user. In the turn of the first user, the turn user is the first user and the other user is the second user. In the turn of the second user, the turn user is the second user and the other user is the first user.

In the draw phase P1, the turn user draws a card from the top of the deck of his / her main deck zone Z5A and adds it to his / her hand. As mentioned above, if there are no cards in the deck of the main deck zone Z5A and the turn user cannot draw the cards, the turn user is defeated. Also, from the time when the turn user draws a card from the deck in draw phase P1 until the transition to standby phase P2, the trigger immediate effect of the monster card that has the trigger immediate effect, the haste magic card, normal You can activate the effects of Trap Cards, Permanent Trap Cards, or Counter Trap Cards. Hereafter, activating the effect of the monster card that has the immediate effect of trigger at this stage, the effect of the haste magic card, the normal trap card, the permanent trap card, or the counter trap card is called a quick effect.

[2-4-2] In the standby phase P2, when a card having the effect of "in the standby phase P2 ..." exists on the duel field F, the processing of the effect is executed. This effect can basically be activated only once in the standby phase P2. For example, in Standby Phase P2, the effect of "By paying 300 Life Points during the Standby Phase of your turn, you can select a card other than the monster card in your Graveyard and return it to the bottom of your deck". appear. Also, for example, the effect that "you can randomly see one card in your opponent's hand by paying 500 life points in each of your opponent's standby phase" occurs in standby phase P2.

[2-4-3] The first main phase P3 is the phase in which the turn user can use the cards most freely, summoning monsters (arrangement of monster cards), changing the arrangement format of monster cards, and the effects of each card. Can be activated, and actions such as placing magic cards and trap cards on the back side can be performed. The turn user can perform these actions in any order, but some actions have a limit on the number of times.

For example, when the turn user summons a monster in the first main phase P3, the reverse summon and the special summon can be performed many times during one turn, but the normal summon in the front side attack display and the back side defense display are displayed. Normal summons can only be done once. The normal summons here include the advance summons mentioned above. The limit number of normal summons is set including the number of times including the second main phase P5 described later. Therefore, when the turn user normally summons in the first main phase P3, the limit number of times is reached, so that the normal summon cannot be performed in the second main phase P5 of the same turn.

When the turn user changes the arrangement format of the monster cards in the first main phase P3, it can be executed only once for each monster card on the duel field F. Therefore, the turn user cannot change the placement format of the same monster card many times during the same turn. The turn user cannot change the arrangement format of the monster cards summoned in the first main phase P3 in the first main phase P3 of the same turn. Further, even if the arrangement format is not changed in the first main phase P3, the monster card of the monster that participated in the attack in the battle phase P4 cannot change the arrangement format in the second main phase P5.

When the turn user activates the card effect in the first main phase P3, the effect can be activated as many times as the hand and cost allow. Also, when the turn user places a magic card or trap card on the back side in the first main phase P3, up to 5 cards can be set, including the already placed magic card and trap card, except for field zone Z6. it can.

[2-4-4] Battle Phase P4 is a phase in which a battle is performed using a monster card on Duel Field F. The battle phase P4 is divided into a plurality of steps, and proceeds according to a predetermined procedure. The battle phase P4 does not have to be performed, and the battle phase P4 can be skipped. Therefore, even when the monster card is placed on the duel field F, it is possible to shift to the end phase P6 without performing the battle phase P4 at the discretion of the turn user.

FIG. 16 shows the flow of the battle phase P4. As shown in FIG. 16, the battle phase P4 includes a start step S4-1, a battle step S4-2, a damage step S4-3, and an end step S4-4. Battle step S4-2 and damage step S4-3 can be repeated as much as possible.

The start step S4-1 is a step of declaring to enter the battle phase P4. When entering the battle phase P4, the effect that the turn user declares "enter the battle phase P4" is performed on the game image G1. As described above, since the battle phase P4 cannot be performed only in the first turn, the battle phase P4 is performed from the second turn onward.

The battle step S4-2 is a step in which the turn user selects one monster to be attacked and one monster of the opponent user to be the attack target from the monster cards displayed on the front side of the attack. In this case, the effect that the turn user declares an attack is performed on the game image G1. You can only attack once per monster. When the effect of declaring an attack is performed, the process proceeds to damage step S4-3. When the damage step S4-3 is completed, the process returns to the battle step S4-2 and the above order is repeated as much as possible.

The damage step S4-3 is a step of calculating the damage and deriving the battle result. When the damage step S4-3 is completed, the process returns to the battle step S4-2 again. The damage step S4-3 proceeds through five timings.

FIG. 17 shows five timings included in the damage step S4-3. The damage step S4-3 shown in FIG. 17 includes five timings in chronological order: TM1 at the start of the damage step, TM2 before the damage calculation, TM3 at the time of damage calculation, TM4 after the damage calculation, and TM5 at the end of the damage step.

At the start of the damage step TM1 is the timing at which the damage step S4-3 starts. When attacking a monster with a monster card in the back side defense display, the monster card is not in the front side defense display at this timing. At the start of the damage step, TM1 activates the effect of the card described as "Damage step S4-3 o'clock" or "No damage calculation" and the effect of changing the attack power and defense power of the monster.

The damage calculation pre-TM2 is the timing to reverse the monster card in the back side defense display to the front side attack display or the front side defense display. The effect described as "when this card is reversed" on the reversed monster card is not processed here, but is processed by TM4 after the damage calculation described later. After the monster card with the back side defense display is reversed, the effect of the card described as "Damage step S4-3 o'clock" or "TM2 before damage calculation" and the effect of changing the attack power and defense power of the monster Activate.

At the time of damage calculation TM3 is the timing to start the damage calculation. At the time of damage calculation, TM3 determines the reduction of life points and the destruction of monsters due to battle. At this point, the monster determined to be destroyed in battle is not sent to the graveyard, but is sent to the graveyard at TM5 at the end of the damage step described later. At the time of damage calculation TM3, the effect of the card described as "At the time of damage calculation TM3" and the effect of the counter trap card are activated.

When calculating damage The method of calculating damage in TM3 changes depending on the placement format of the monster card of the monster that is the target of the attack. Here, the monster that launches the attack is described as an attacking monster, and the monster that is the target of the attack is described as an opponent monster.

When the opponent's monster's monster card is face-up attack display, victory or defeat and damage are calculated based on the attack power of the attacking monster and the attack power of the opponent's monster. For example, if the attack power of the attacking monster is higher than the attack power of the opponent monster, the opponent monster is destroyed, and the numerical value of the attack power that the attacking monster exceeds is the damage of the opponent user. Also, for example, if the attack power of the attacking monster and the attack power of the opponent monster are the same, both monsters are destroyed as a trade-off. In this case, neither the turn user nor the opponent user is damaged. Also, for example, if the attack power of the attacking monster is lower than the attack power of the opponent monster, the attacking monster is destroyed, and the numerical value of the attack power that the opponent monster exceeds is the damage of the turn user.

When the monster card of the opponent monster is the front side defense display or the back side defense display, the victory or defeat and the damage are calculated based on the attack power of the attacking monster and the defense power of the opponent monster. In the case of the back side defensive display, the damage determination process is performed after being reversed so that the front side defensive display is displayed. For example, if the attack power of the attacking monster is higher than the defense power of the opponent monster, the opponent monster is destroyed. In this case, neither the turn user nor the opponent user is damaged. Also, for example, if the attack power of the attacking monster and the defense power of the opponent monster are the same, neither monster is destroyed and both remain. In this case, neither the turn user nor the opponent user is damaged. Also, for example, if the attack power of the attacking monster is lower than the defense power of the opponent monster, neither monster is destroyed and both remain. In this case, the value of the defensive power that the opponent monster exceeds will be the damage of the turn user.

If there is no opponent monster, the attacking monster can directly attack the opponent user. In the case of a direct attack, the attack power of the attacking monster will be the damage of the opponent user as it is.

After the damage calculation, TM4 is the timing to process the effect activated by the battle. If the back side defense display monster card is reversed in TM2 before damage calculation, the effect of "when this card is reversed" of the monster card is processed. After the damage calculation, the effect of the card described as "when the battle damage is given", "when the battle damage is received", "TM4 after the damage calculation", or "when the battle is performed" will be described later. Activates based on the chain to do. As for the effects of other cards, basically, only the effects of counter trap cards are activated.

At the end of the damage step TM5 is the timing to send the monster determined to be destroyed by the battle to the graveyard and end the damage step S4-3. At the end of the damage step, TM5 activates the effect of the card described as "when this card is destroyed by battle and sent to the graveyard" based on the chain described later. As for the effects of other cards, basically, only the effects of counter trap cards are activated.

Of these five timings included in the damage step S4-3, at timings other than TM2 before damage calculation, the chain described later can be formed only once. For example, there are two effect monsters that have the effect of "If the opponent's monster attacks, you can discard this card from your hand when calculating the damage. The battle damage to yourself that occurs in that battle will be 0." Even if you do, if it is invalidated by a counter trap that has an effect such as "Discard one card from your hand and activate it. Negate the activation of the effect of the effect monster and destroy it." The effect does not activate.

The end step S4-4 is a step that is visited when the battle step S4-2 and the damage step S4-3 are repeated and there are no more monsters to be attacked. In this case, the effect of declaring that the turn user "ends the battle phase P4" is performed on the game image G1. As a result, the battle phase P4 ends.

[2-4-5] The second main phase P5 is a phase that occurs only when the battle phase P4 is performed. The actions that the turn user can take in the second main phase P5 are basically the same as those in the first main phase P3. For this reason, in the second main phase P5, actions such as summoning monsters (arrangement of monster cards), changing the arrangement format of monster cards, activating the effects of each card, and arranging magic cards and trap cards on the back side display, etc. Can be done.

However, if the turn user performs an action with a limited number of times in the first main phase P3, the action cannot be performed in the second main phase P5. For example, a monster can be normally summoned only once per turn, so if it is normally summoned in the first main phase P3, it cannot be normally summoned in the second main phase P5. It is also in the second main phase P5 that Synchro Summon, Xyz Summon, or Pendulum Summon can be performed.

[2-4-6] End phase P6 is the phase at which the turn ends. In the end phase P6, the effect that the turn user declares the end of the turn is performed on the game image G1. If the turn user has 7 or more cards in his hand, discard the cards in his hand so that the number of cards in his hand becomes 6.

[2-5] Next, priority will be described. In each phase or step described above, the first right to activate a card rests with the turn user who is always advancing the turn. Hereinafter, the right is referred to as a turn user's priority. The opponent user cannot activate the card first, except for the trigger effect that is activated voluntarily, as long as the turn user has priority. If the turn user exercises the priority and activates the card, or if the turn user relinquishes the priority, the priority is automatically transferred to the other user. It should be noted that the turn user must give up priority before proceeding with a phase or step. If the turn user activates the card and then ends the step or turn, priority is transferred to the other user. The step or turn ends when the other user revoke the priority.

The act of not transferring the priority of the turn user to the other user shall be determined in advance. For example, when the start of each phase or the turn user declares the start, at the start of each step, when the quick effect can be activated immediately after, and when the monster is successfully summoned, the turn user "makes a chain". "Summon no monsters" and "Summon monsters in chain 1", when changing the placement format of monsters, when declaring an attack, when placing cards on the back side, immediately after the processing is completed, draw in draw phase P1 When you do.

[2-6] Next, the card effect processing will be described. During the battle, the effect of the card may be activated according to the effect of the opponent's card. A chain, which will be described later, is generated to activate the effect, and each effect is processed sequentially.

[2-6-1] Chain is a method for smoothly resolving the exchange of effects such as magic cards and trap cards, and is the act of activating another card in response to the activation of one card. Say that. After that, the activation of another card in response to the activation of one card is called chain activation.

FIG. 18 shows the mechanism of the chain. As shown in FIG. 18, the first activated card is set as the chain 1, and each time the chain is activated, the chain 2, the chain 3, ... And the chain activated card (chain block) are stacked. When the chain activation is completed, the effect processing is started, and the effect processing is executed in order from the last activated chain. For example, when the last activated chain is chain 5, the effect processing is executed in the order of chain 5, chain 4, chain 3, chain 2, and chain 1.

[2-6-2] Spell speed is set for the effects of magic cards, trap cards, and effect monster cards. There are three types of spell speed: spell speed 1, spell speed 2, and spell speed 3.

Spell Speed 1 is the slowest spell speed, and is a card that cannot voluntarily activate a chain for any other activation. Therefore, basically, the number of chains is 2 or more. Spell speed 1 corresponds to normal magic cards, equipment magic cards, field magic cards, ritual magic cards, permanent magic cards, and effect monster cards.

Spell Speed 2 is a card that can be chained to Spell Speed 1 and Spell Speed 2. That is, a card that can be activated in response to the activation of a card with spell speed 1 or spell speed 2 corresponds to spell speed 2. Spell speed 2 includes cards that can be activated at any time and cards that can be activated even on the opponent's turn.

Spell Speed 3 is the fastest spell speed card that can be chained to any speed. Only cards with the same spell speed 3 can support cards with spell speed 3. A counter trap card corresponds to spell speed 3.

[2-6-3] There are three types of effects possessed by monsters: activation effect, trigger effect, and trigger immediate effect.

The activation effect is an effect that can be used by declaring the activation. Activation effects can basically only be activated during your main phase. The activation effect can only be activated if you have the priority to activate spell speed 1 in the main phase of your turn. For example, even if the card says once per turn, the activation effect cannot be activated on the opponent's turn.

The trigger effect is an effect that is activated at a timing determined by the monster card, such as a monster card that describes "standby phase P2" or "when a monster is destroyed". The trigger effect is an effect that is easily detected by the opponent in advance and easily dealt with, but it is also possible to draw out the activation condition depending on the effect of other cards and your own play and activate it at the target timing.

The trigger immediate effect is a special effect that can be activated arbitrarily even on the opponent's turn, although the timing of use is limited. Only the triggered immediate effect has a spell speed of 2 even though it is an effect monster card. Like a trap card, the trigger immediate effect makes it difficult to notice the existence of the card, and can give an unexpected effect to the opponent.

[2-6-4] For example, conditions such as "destroyed" and "sent to the graveyard" are defined as activation conditions, and there are many cards or effects that can be activated by triggering a specific action. Of these cards or effects, any effect whose activation condition is "... when" can be activated only at the timing immediately after the activation condition is satisfied. The optional effect is an effect described on the card as "... can be done", and is an effect that can be activated or not.

Even if the activation conditions are satisfied, such an optional effect may not be allowed to be activated depending on the optional effect. In this case, if another process is performed after that, the effect can no longer be activated. In the present embodiment, this state is referred to as "missing the timing".

The effects are roughly divided into three types: "forced effect", "arbitrary effect of time", and "arbitrary effect of case". A "forced effect" is an effect that has "..." written on the card. The compulsory effect is an effect that is activated without any question and answer regardless of the intention of the first user or the second user when the activation condition is satisfied. As for the "arbitrary effect of time", the above-mentioned "when ..." is an optional effect of the activation condition. As for the "arbitrary effect of the case", the "when ..." is the optional effect of the activation condition.

In the present embodiment, the effect of the card described as "... when" and the effect of the card described as "... when" are distinguished. "When ..." means that it can be used only immediately after the activation condition is satisfied. Therefore, even if the activation conditions are met in the middle of some effect or chain processing, the effect of the card may not be usable. On the other hand, "when ..." means that it can be used when the activation condition is satisfied. "When ..." is different from "... when", if the activation conditions are met in the middle of some effect or chain processing, the card effect will be used after the processing is completed. can do. That is, the effect of "..." can be activated not only immediately after the activation condition is satisfied, but also after that.

As mentioned above, the "forced effect" is forcibly activated, and the "arbitrary effect in case" is activated after the processing of the effect or chain is completed, so the "forced effect" and "arbitrary effect in case" are in principle. As you will not miss the timing. On the other hand, the "arbitrary effect of time" is activated only immediately after the activation condition is satisfied, so the timing may be missed depending on the situation.

[2-6-4-1] First, a process when the timing of the effect is not missed will be described. Here, for example, an effect monster called "Sacred Bird Crane" that has the effect of "When this card is special summoned, the controller of this card draws one card." As mentioned above, the effect of "Sacred Bird Crane" is a compulsory effect of "...".

For example, suppose that as chain 1, the first user activates a magic card called "Cyclone" that has haste magic "Can be activated for one magic / trap card in the field. Destroy that card."

Then, in Chain 2, the second user says, "You can activate this card for 1 monster in your Graveyard. Special summon that monster in attack mode. When this card leaves the field, that monster is destroyed. Suppose you activate a trap card called "Living Dead Call" that has a permanent trap that says "This card will be destroyed when that monster is destroyed." For "Sacred Bird Crane" in the graveyard.

If the first user and the second user do not have cards that they want to chain to each other, the effect processing proceeds as described above. Since the effect processing is executed in order from the top of the chain, the effect processing of the chain 2 is executed, and the "Sacred Bird Crane" is special summoned by the "Call of Living Dead". At this stage, the conditions for activating the effect of "Sacred Bird Crane" are satisfied.

Next, the effect processing of the chain 1 is executed, and since the "cyclone" is the effect of destroying the card as described above, the timing changes to "when the card is destroyed". When the second user destroys the magic card or trap card by the effect of "Cyclone", the effect processing of a series of chains ends. Immediately after that, the effect of "Sacred Bird Crane" is forcibly activated, so the second user draws a card from the deck of the main deck zone Z5B. In this way, "Sacred Bird Crane" is a compulsory effect, so you will not miss the timing of the effect.

The following three patterns are especially common in missing the timing of the effect. The first pattern is a case where the activation condition is satisfied in the chain 2 or later. The second pattern is when the activation condition is satisfied in the middle of a series of effects. The third pattern is when the activation condition is satisfied by sending it to the graveyard as a material for cost, release, or synchro summon.

[2-6-4-2] First, the first pattern will be described. Here, for example, an effect monster called "Yellow Gadget" that has the effect of "Can be activated when this card is successfully summoned or special summoned. Add 1 Green Gadget from the deck to your hand." The effect of the "yellow gadget" is "... sometimes", which is an "arbitrary effect of time".

For example, suppose that the first user activates the "cyclone" as the chain 1. Then, in chain 2, it is assumed that the second user activates "Living Dead Call" for the "Yellow Gadget" in the graveyard. If the first user and the second user do not have cards that they want to chain to each other, the effect processing proceeds.

First, the effect processing of chain 2 is executed, and the "yellow gadget" is special summoned by the "call of living dead". At this stage, it was time to activate the "Yellow Gadget" effect, but since it is in the chain, this effect cannot be activated.

Next, the effect processing of chain 1 is executed, the effect of "Cyclone" is activated, and the timing changes to "when the card is destroyed". When the second user destroys the magic card or trap card by the effect of "Cyclone", the effect processing of a series of chains ends. Unlike the forced effect of "Sacred Bird Crane", "Yellow Gadget" is an "arbitrary effect of time", and it is not the timing when the effect of "Yellow Gadget" is activated after the end of the chain. The effect does not activate. Therefore, the first user cannot add the "green gadget" to his hand. The above is the first pattern in which the timing of the effect is missed.

[2-6-4-3] Next, the second pattern will be described. Here, it has the effect of "Can be activated when this card is successfully summoned. Special summon 1 level 4 or lower monster from your hand. When this effect is activated, this card becomes defensive display." Take the effect monster "Goblindberg" as an example. The effect of "Goblindberg" is "... sometimes", which is an "arbitrary effect of time".

For example, when the first user summons "Goblindberg", the effect is activated and the effect processing is executed. In this case, it is assumed that the "Green Gadget" is special summoned from the first user's hand by the effect processing of "Goblindberg". "Green Gadget" is an effect monster that has the effect of "Can be activated when this card is successfully summoned or special summoned. Add 1 Red Gadget from the deck to your hand." The effect of "green gadget" is "... time", which is an "arbitrary effect of time".

When the "Green Gadget" is special summoned, the conditions for activating the "Green Gadget" are met. Then, due to the effect of "Goblindberg", "Goblindberg" changes to the front side defense display, and the timing changes to "when the monster becomes the defense display".

As described above, the timing is such that the effect can be activated immediately after the series of processing of "Goblindberg" is completed, but immediately after the activation condition of "Green Gadget" is satisfied, it depends on the series of effects of "Goblindberg". Since the processing has been entered, the "green gadget", which is an "arbitrary effect of time", misses the activation timing. In addition, a series of effects may end halfway when the subsequent processing is impossible, in which case the timing is not missed. The above is the second pattern in which the timing of the effect is missed.

[2-6-4-4] Next, the third pattern will be described. Here, an effect monster called "Pinch Hitter Batter" that has the effect of "When this card on your field is sent to the Graveyard, you can Special Summon 1 Insect-Type monster from your hand." Take an example. The effect of the "pinch hitter batter" is "... sometimes", which is an "arbitrary effect of time".

For example, suppose the first user releases a "pinch hitter batter" for an advance summon. In this case, the "pinch hitter batter" is sent to the graveyard, so the activation conditions are met. Then, the monster in the first user's hand is advanced summoned, and the timing changes to "when advanced summoned". In the above case, although it is not a chain process, the order of advance summoning occurs after release, and the activation timing of "pinch hitter batter", which is an "arbitrary effect of time", is missed. The above is the third pattern in which the timing of the effect is missed.

In this embodiment, a magic card is placed face-up in the magic / trap zone Z3 from the hand, or a magic card or trap card placed face-up in the magic / trap zone Z3 is displayed face-up. Was described as the activation of the card. On the other hand, the effect that activates when the permanent magic card and the permanent trap card are placed face-up, or the one that activates when destroyed or sent to the graveyard is described as the activation of the effect, and the activation of the card is Described separately.

[2-7] The card game described above has the following features.

"2-7-1" That is, in the card game described above, not only the first user duel field F1 and the second user duel field F2 but also the extra monster zone Z1 is set in the duel field F as a common area. By being present, it has a first configuration that improves the strategic nature in the card game.

[2-7-2] Further, in the card game described above, when the link monster card associated with the link marker M31 is placed in the extra monster zone Z1, the link marker M31 in the main monster zone Z2 is concerned. It has a second configuration for improving strategicity in a card game by accepting the placement of extra monster cards in the main monster zone Z2 corresponding to the direction indicated by.

[2-7-3] Furthermore, in the card game described above, it is necessary to set an area dedicated to the pendulum monster card by allowing the pendulum monster card to be placed in the magic / trap zone Z3 (pendulum monster zone). Has a third configuration that eliminates and reduces the space required for pendulum monster cards.

[3. Functional block] The first configuration, the second configuration, and the third configuration described above will be described in detail.

[3-1] First, the first configuration will be described. FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram showing a functional block related to the first configuration. As shown in FIG. 19, in the game system 1, as functional blocks related to the first configuration, a data storage unit 100, a first user area setting unit 110, a second user area setting unit 120, a shared area setting unit 130, and a first It includes an arrangement control unit 140, a second arrangement control unit 150, a third arrangement control unit 160, and a game processing execution unit 170.

For example, the data storage unit 100 is realized by at least one of the storage unit 12, the database DB, and the storage unit 32, and the other functional blocks are realized by at least one of the control unit 11 and the control unit 31. .. In addition, instead of the storage unit 12 (or together with the storage unit 12), a storage unit of another device accessible from the game terminal 10 may be used.

[3-1-1] The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing a card game. Here, as an example of the data stored in the data storage unit 100, the user list data D101, the card list data D102, the owned card list data D103, the deck data D104, the extra deck data D105, the game field data D106, and the game status data D107. Will be described.

[3-1-1-1] FIG. 20 shows an example of the user list data D101. The user list data D101 is data indicating a list of users who use the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 20, the user list data D101 includes "user ID", "user name", and "battle record" fields. The "User ID" field indicates identification information that uniquely identifies each user. The Username field indicates the user's name. The "Battle Record" field shows the user's record. The user list data D101 may include fields indicating other information about the user.

[3-1-1-2] FIG. 21 shows an example of the card list data D102. The card list data D102 is data indicating a list of all cards provided in the card game. As shown in FIG. 21, the card list data D102 includes fields as described below.

The "card number" field indicates identification information that uniquely identifies the card offered in the card game. For example, the card number N24 shown in FIG. 4 is registered in the "card number" field. The "Card Name" field indicates the name of the card. The Card Type field indicates the type of card. In the case of the above-mentioned card game, either a normal monster card, an effect monster card, a link monster card, a pendulum monster card, an Xyz monster card, a synchronized monster card, a fusion monster card, or a ritual monster card, a magic card, or a trap card. Information indicating whether or not is registered in the "card type" field. In some cases, one card corresponds to a plurality of the above card types. For example, there is a monster card that is both a fusion monster card and an effect monster card.

The "Summoning Conditions", "Level", "Attribute", "Race", "Attack Power", "Defense Power", and "Monster Information" fields indicate information about monster cards. For monster cards, information is registered in these fields, but for magic cards or trap cards, no information is registered in these fields.

The "summoning condition" field indicates a condition for placing a monster card on the game field. The "Level", "Attribute", and "Race" fields indicate the level, attributes, and race of the monster card. For Xyz Monster cards, the rank is registered in the "Level" field instead of the level. The "Attack Power" and "Defense Power" fields indicate the attack power and defense power of the monster card. For the link monster card, the LINK value is registered in the "defensive power" field instead of the defensive power. The "Monster Information" field shows detailed information on the monster card. For example, the effect of the monster card, the conditions that must be met in order to exert the effect, and other information of the monster card are registered in the "monster information" field. Further, regarding the link monster card, information or the like indicating the direction indicated by the link marker 31 is registered in the "monster information" field.

The "Magic Type" and "Magic Information" fields indicate information about the magic card. For magic cards, information is registered in these fields, but for monster cards or trap cards, information is not registered in these fields.

The "Magic Type" field indicates the type of magic card. In the case of the above-mentioned card game, information indicating whether it is normal magic, ceremonial magic, permanent magic, equipment magic, field magic, or haste magic is registered in the "magic type" field. The "Magic Information" field shows detailed information about the magic card. For example, information such as the effect of the magic card and the activation condition of the effect is registered in the "magic information" field. For the pendulum monster card, information such as the pendulum effect and pendulum scale is registered in the "magic information" field.

The "Trap Type" and "Trap Information" fields indicate information about the trap card. For trap cards, information is registered in these fields, but for monster cards or magic cards, no information is registered in these fields.

The "Trap Type" field indicates the type of trap card. In the case of the above-mentioned card game, information indicating whether it is a normal trap, a permanent trap, or a counter trap is registered in the "trap type" field. The Trap Information field provides detailed information about the trap card. For example, information such as the effect of the trap card and the activation condition of the effect is registered in the "trap information" field.

[3-1-1-3] FIG. 22 shows an example of the possessed card list data D103. The owned card list data D103 is stored for each user (stored in association with the user ID of each user), and indicates a list of cards owned by each user. For example, each user can obtain a card by performing a lottery in exchange for virtual currency (in-game currency) or points, or can obtain a card from another user by exchanging or the like. The method of obtaining the card is not limited to these, and various methods can be adopted. As shown in FIG. 22, the owned card list data D103 includes a "serial number" and a "card number" field. The "Serial Number" field indicates identification information that uniquely identifies each card owned by the user. The "Card Number" field indicates the card number of the card owned by the user. If the user owns more than one of the same card, the card numbers of these multiple same cards are the same, but the serial numbers are different.

[3-1-1-4] FIG. 23 shows an example of deck data D104. The deck data D104 is stored for each user (stored in association with the user ID of each user), and shows a list of cards included in the deck constructed by each user. That is, a list of serial numbers of the cards incorporated in the deck from the cards owned by the user is registered in the deck data D104.

[3-1-1-5] FIG. 24 shows an example of the extra deck data D105. The extra deck data D105 is stored for each user (stored in association with the user ID of each user), and shows a list of cards included in the extra deck constructed by the user. That is, a list of serial numbers of the cards incorporated in the extra deck from the cards owned by the user is registered in the extra deck data D105.

The game field data D106 is data that defines each area set in the game field. For example, in the above-mentioned example of the card game, the data indicating the duel field F shown in FIG. 3 is stored as the game field data D106. That is, the first user duel field F1 (main monster zones Z2A to Z2E, magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E, graveyard Z4A, main deck zone Z5A, field zone Z6A, extra deck zone Z7A) and the second user duel field F2 ( Game field data D106 is the data that defines the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J, magic / trap zones Z3F to Z3J, graveyard Z4B, main deck zone Z5B, field zone Z6B, extra deck zone Z7B) and extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B. Is remembered as. When the exclusion area zone for arranging the cards excluded from the game is included in the duel field F, the data defining the exclusion area zone is also included in the game field data D106.

The game status data D107 is data indicating the current status of the card game (competition). In the case of the above-mentioned card game, the game status data D107 includes the following data.
(1) Data indicating which turn the current turn is (2) Data indicating whether the current turn is the first user or the second user (3) First user and second user Data showing the current value of each life point of (4) 1st user Duel field F1 (main monster zone Z2A to Z2E, magic / trap zone Z3A to Z3E, graveyard Z4A, main deck zone Z5A, field zone Z6A, extra deck Data showing the current state of zone Z7A) (5) Second user Duel field F2 (main monster zone Z2F to Z2J, magic / trap zone Z3F to Z3J, graveyard Z4B, main deck zone Z5B, field zone Z6B, extra deck zone Z7B ) Data indicating the current state (6) Data indicating the current state of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B

The data in (4) to (6) are data indicating whether or not a card is placed in each zone, data indicating the serial number of the card placed in each zone, and cards placed in each zone. Includes data indicating the layout format (front side display or back side display, attack display or defensive display, etc.).

In addition to the data described above, for example, image data of each card, battle history data of each user, and the like are stored in the data storage unit 100.

[3-1-2] The first user area setting unit 110 sets the first user area in the game field. For example, the first user area setting unit 110 sets a plurality of first user areas.

The second user area setting unit 120 sets the second user area in the game field. For example, the second user area setting unit 120 sets a plurality of second user areas.

The shared area setting unit 130 sets a shared area in the game field separately from the first user area and the second user area. The shared area setting unit sets a number of shared areas smaller than the number of the first user area or the second user area. For example, the shared area setting unit 130 sets the first shared area and the second shared area.

The first user area setting unit 110 and the second user area setting unit 120 set the first user area and the second user area so as to face each other. The shared area setting unit 130 sets a shared area between the first user area and the second user area.

Here, the "game field" is a virtual field for playing a game using cards. That is, the "game field" is a virtual field in which the cards of the first user and the second user are arranged. In the card game example described above, Duel Field F corresponds to an example of a "game field".

A "card" is a virtual game object that corresponds to a card. For example, a "card" is a virtual game object that corresponds to a card in a trading card game. Various information of the card is associated with each card. For example, performance information indicating the performance of a card is associated with each card. Specifically, strength information indicating the strength of the card (level, offensive power, defensive power, etc.), effect information indicating the effect of the card (for example, monster effect, magic effect, or trap effect), or Conditional information or the like indicating conditions that should be satisfied in order to place the cards on the game field is associated with each card as "performance information". Rarity information indicating the rarity of the card may be associated with each card.

The "first user area" is a dedicated area for the first user and is an area for arranging the card of the first user. Specifically, the "first user area" is an area for arranging the first type card of the first user, and is an area in which the arrangement of the second type card of the first user is restricted. Each area (zone, square, block, etc.) for arranging the card of the first user corresponds to the "first user area". The second user's card is not placed in the "first user area". In the above-mentioned example of the card game, each of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E in the first user duel field F1 corresponds to an example of the "first user area".

The "second user area" is a dedicated area for the second user and is an area for arranging the card of the second user. Specifically, the "second user area" is an area for arranging the first type card of the second user, and is an area in which the arrangement of the second type card of the second user is restricted. Each area (zone, square, block, etc.) for arranging the second user's card corresponds to the "second user area". The first user's card is not placed in the "second user area". In the above-mentioned example of the card game, each of the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J in the second user duel field F2 corresponds to an example of the "second user area".

The "first-class card" is a card that can be placed in the first user area or the second user area and cannot be placed in the common area. In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the monster cards in the hands C1 and C2 of the first user and the second user correspond to an example of the "first type card".

The "type 2 card" is a card that can be arranged in a common area and is restricted from being arranged in a first user area or a second user area. For example, a "type 2 card" is a card that is more useful than a type 1 card. A "card that is more useful than a first-class card" is, for example, a card that has higher performance than a first-class card (that is, a card associated with performance information that shows higher performance than a first-class card). Is. In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the extra monster card on the extra deck zones Z7A and Z7B corresponds to an example of the "type 2 card". As mentioned above, if the pendulum monster is destroyed after the pendulum monster is summoned by placing the pendulum monster card from the hands C1 and C2 in the main monster zone Z2, the pendulum monster card will be in the extra deck zone Z7. Is sent to and placed face up. In this case, the pendulum monster card placed in the extra deck zone Z7 can be placed in the extra monster zone Z1, but cannot be placed in the main monster zone Z2. Therefore, regarding the pendulum monster card, if it is in the hands C1 and C2, it corresponds to an example of "Type 1 card", and if it is on the extra deck zone Z7, it corresponds to an example of "Type 2 card". It will be equivalent.

The "shared area" is an area shared by the first user and the second user. In other words, the "shared area" is an area in which the card of the first user can be arranged and the card of the second user can be arranged. In the above-mentioned card game example, each of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B corresponds to an example of a "common area". For example, the extra monster zone Z1A corresponds to an example of the "first common area", and the extra monster zone Z1B corresponds to an example of the "second common area".

"Setting a shared area separately from the first user area and the second user area" means setting an area different from the first user area and the second user area as a shared area.

"Setting a shared area between the first user area and the second user area" means setting the shared area so that the first user area and the second user area face each other with the shared area in between. is there.

In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the first user area setting unit 110 sets the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E in the duel field F. The second user area setting unit 120 sets the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J in the duel field F. The common area setting unit 130 sets the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B in the duel field F.

[3-1-3] The first arrangement control unit 140 accepts the arrangement of the first user's first type card in the first user area, and arranges the first user's second type card in the first user area. To limit.

The second placement control unit 150 accepts the placement of the second user's first-class card in the second user area, and limits the placement of the second user's second-class card in the second placement area.

The third arrangement control unit 160 accepts the arrangement of the first user or the second user's second type card in the common area.

Here, "accepting the arrangement of cards in the area" means arranging the cards in the area in response to a user's arrangement instruction. That is, the card specified by the user is placed. Alternatively, the card specified by the user may be placed in the area specified by the user.

Further, "restricting the placement of cards in the area" means prohibiting the placement of cards in the area. As a general rule, it may be prohibited to place the card in the area, and the card may be allowed to be placed in the area only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Further, when the second type card of the first user is arranged in one of the first shared area and the second shared area, the third arrangement control unit 160 is the other of the first shared area and the second shared area. Restrict the placement of the first user's second type card on.

Here, "when the second type card of the first user is arranged in one of the first shared area and the second shared area, the first user's card to the other of the first shared area and the second shared area "Restricting the placement of the second type card" means that when the second type card of the first user is placed in the first common area (or the second common area), the second type card of the first user is the first. 2 It is prohibited to place the second user's second type card in the second common area (or the first common area), and it is allowed to place the second type card of the second user in the second common area (or the first common area). When the first user's second type card is placed in the first shared area (or second shared area), in principle, the first user's second type card is placed in the second shared area (or first shared area). It is prohibited to place it in the area), and only when the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the above prohibition is canceled and the second type card of the first user is placed in the second common area (or the first common area). It may be allowed to be placed.

Similarly, when the second type card of the second user is arranged in one of the first shared area and the second shared area, the third arrangement control unit 160 sets the first shared area and the second shared area. The placement of the second user's second type card on the other is restricted.

Here, "when the second type card of the second user is arranged in one of the first shared area and the second shared area, the second user to the other of the first shared area and the second shared area "Restricting the placement of the second type card" means that when the second type card of the second user is placed in the first common area (or the second common area), the second type card of the second user is the first. 2 It is prohibited to place the card in the common area (or the first common area), and it is allowed to place the second type card of the first user in the second common area (or the first common area). In addition, when the second type card of the second user is arranged in the first common area (or the second common area), in principle, the second type card of the second user is used in the second common area (or the first common area). It is prohibited to place it in the area), and only when the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the above prohibition is released and the second user's second type card is placed in the second shared area (or first shared area). It may be allowed to be placed.

In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the first arrangement control unit 140 shifts the monster card (an example of the first type card) in the hand C1 of the first user into the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E (an example of the first user area). Accept to place. Further, the first arrangement control unit 140 restricts the arrangement of the extra monster card (an example of the second type card) on the extra deck zone Z7A in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E (an example of the first user area). ..

The second placement control unit 150 accepts that the monster cards (an example of a first-class card) in the hand C2 of the second user are placed in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J (an example of the second user area). Further, the second arrangement control unit 150 restricts the arrangement of the extra monster card (an example of the second type card) on the extra deck zone Z7B in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J (an example of the second user area). ..

The third arrangement control unit 160 accepts that the extra monster card (an example of the second type card) on the extra deck zone Z7A is arranged in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B (an example of the common area). Further, the third arrangement control unit 160 accepts to arrange the extra monster card (an example of the second type card) on the extra deck zone Z7B in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B (an example of the common area).

Further, when the extra monster card of the first user is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A, the third placement control unit 160 prohibits the placement of the extra monster card of the first user in the extra monster zone Z1B in principle. Only when the predetermined conditions are satisfied (see FIG. 9), it is accepted that the extra monster card of the first user is placed in the extra monster zone Z1B.

Similarly, when the second user's extra monster card is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A, the third placement control unit 160, in principle, prohibits the second user's extra monster card from being placed in the extra monster zone Z1B. However, only when the predetermined conditions are satisfied, it is accepted that the extra monster card of the second user is placed in the extra monster zone Z1B.

[3-1-4] The game processing execution unit 170 executes the game processing based on the cards arranged in the first user area, the second user area, or the common area.

Here, "execution of game processing" means executing game processing of a card game. For example, the performance indicated by the performance information associated with the placed card is exhibited. Specifically, for example, the effect indicated by the effect information associated with the placed card is exerted. Further, it may be possible to execute an attack from one of the first user and the second user to the other based on the strength information (attack power, defense power, etc.) associated with the arranged card. Here, for example, the "attack from the first user to the second user" may be an attack on the card placed by the second user, or an attack on the second user itself (the second user himself or the attack). (Reducing the points of the character that is the alter ego of the second user) may be used. The same applies to "attack from the second user to the first user".

In the above-mentioned example of the card game, for example, the game processing execution unit 170 starts from the monster card of the first user arranged in any of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E based on the instruction from the first user to the main monster zone. Executes an attack process on the monster card of the second user arranged in Z2F to Z2J or the like. Alternatively, the game processing execution unit 170 executes a process of exerting the effect of the magic card or the trap card arranged in any of the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E based on the instruction from the first user. Alternatively, the game processing execution unit 170 is arranged in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J and the like from the extra monster card of the first user arranged in any of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B based on the instruction from the first user. Executes the attack processing on the monster card of the second user.

Further, for example, the game processing execution unit 170 is a first user arranged in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E or the like from a monster card arranged in any of the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J based on an instruction from the second user. Executes the attack processing on the monster card of. Alternatively, the game processing execution unit 170 executes a process of exerting the effect of the magic card or the trap card arranged in any of the magic / trap zones Z3F to Z3J based on the instruction from the second user. Alternatively, the game processing execution unit 170 is arranged in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E and the like from the extra monster card of the second user arranged in any of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B based on the instruction from the second user. Executes an attack process on the monster card of the first user.

[3-2] Next, the second configuration will be described. FIG. 25 is a functional block diagram showing a functional block related to the second configuration. As shown in FIG. 25, the game system 1 has a data storage unit 100, a first area setting unit 110A, a second area setting unit 120A, a third area setting unit 130A, and a first arrangement as functional blocks related to the second configuration. It includes a control unit 140A, a second arrangement control unit 150A, a third arrangement control unit 160A, and a game processing execution unit 170A.

For example, the data storage unit 100 is realized by at least one of the storage unit 12, the database DB, and the storage unit 32, and the other functional blocks are realized by at least one of the control unit 11 and the control unit 32. .. In addition, instead of the storage unit 12 (or together with the storage unit 12), a storage unit of another device accessible from the game terminal 10 may be used. Since the data storage unit 100 is the same as the first configuration (FIG. 19), description thereof will be omitted here.

[3-2-1] The first area setting unit 110A sets a plurality of first areas in the game field. The second area setting unit 120A sets the second area in the game field.

The first area setting unit 110A and the second area setting unit 120A set a plurality of the first area and the second area so that the first area is located in at least three directions when viewed from the second area. ..

Here, since the "game field" and the "card" are the same as the first configuration, the description thereof will be omitted here.

The "first area" is an area in which the first-class card of the first user can be arranged, and the area in which the arrangement of the second-type card of the first user is restricted. It is a dedicated area for the first user, and the card of the second user is not arranged in the first area. Each area (zone, square, block, etc.) for arranging the card of the first user corresponds to the "first area". In the above-mentioned card game example, each of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E in the first user duel field F1 corresponds to an example of the "first area".

The "second area" is an area in which the first user can arrange the second type card. This is an area where the placement of the first-class card of the first user is restricted. The "second area" may be a shared area between the first user and the second user, or may be a dedicated area for the first user. That is, the "second area" may be an area in which the second type card of the first user can be arranged, the second type card of the second user can be arranged, or the second area. It may be an area where only a second-class card of one user can be placed. In the above-mentioned example of the card game, each of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B corresponds to an example of the "second region".

"The plurality of first regions and the second region are set so that the first region is located in at least three directions when viewed from the second region" means, for example, that the plurality of first regions are set to the first region. The first region is set so as to be located on the lower left side, the lower left side, and the lower right side of the second region on the lower side of the two regions. Alternatively, a plurality of first regions may be set so that the first region is located above the second region and above the upper left, upper, and upper right of the second region, respectively. Alternatively, a plurality of first regions may be set so that the first region is located on the left side of the second region and on the upper left, left, and lower left of the second region, respectively. Alternatively, the plurality of first regions may be set so that the first regions are located on the right side of the second region and on the upper right, right, and lower right of the second region, respectively.

In the above-mentioned card game example, as shown in FIG. 3, the main monster zones Z2A, Z2B, and Z2C (an example of the first region) are located in the lower left, lower, and lower right of the extra monster zone Z1A (an example of the second region), respectively. ) Is located. Similarly, the main monster zones Z2C, Z2D, and Z2E (an example of the first region) are located at the lower left, lower, and lower right of the extra monster zone Z1B (an example of the second region), respectively.

The "first-class card of the first user" is a card of the first user that can be arranged in the first area and the arrangement in the second area is restricted. In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the monster card in the hand C1 of the first user corresponds to an example of the "first type card of the first user".

The "second type card of the first user" is a card of the first user that can be arranged in the second area and the arrangement in the first area is restricted. In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the extra monster card of the first user on the extra deck zone Z7A corresponds to an example of the "type 2 card". As mentioned above, if the pendulum monster is destroyed after the pendulum monster is summoned by placing the pendulum monster card in any of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E from the hand C1, the pendulum monster card will be extra. It is sent to the deck zone Z7A and placed face up. In this case, the pendulum monster cards placed in the extra deck zone Z7A can be placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, but cannot be placed in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E or the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E. .. Therefore, regarding the pendulum monster card, when it is in the hand C1, it corresponds to an example of a "type 1 card", and when it is on the extra deck zone Z7A, it corresponds to an example of a "type 2 card". It will be.

[3-2-2] The third area setting unit 130A sets a plurality of third areas in the game field. Further, in the third area setting unit 130A and the second area setting unit 120A, the plurality of third areas and the second area are set so that the third area is located in at least three directions when viewed from the second area. Set.

Here, the "third area" is an area in which the first type card of the second user can be arranged, and is an area in which the arrangement of the second type card of the second user is restricted. It is a dedicated area for the second user, and the card of the first user is not arranged in the third area. Each area (zone, square, block, etc.) for arranging the second user's card corresponds to the "third area". In the above-mentioned example of the card game, each of the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J in the second user duel field F2 corresponds to an example of the "third area".

The "first-class card of the second user" is a card of the first user that can be arranged in the third area and the arrangement in the second area is restricted. In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the monster card in the second user's hand C2 corresponds to an example of the "second user's first type card".

The "second type card of the second user" is a second user's card that can be arranged in the second area and the arrangement in the third area is restricted. In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the extra monster card of the second user on the extra deck zone Z7B corresponds to an example of the "type 2 card".

It should be noted that "the plurality of third regions and the second region are set so that the third region is located in at least three directions when viewed from the second region" means "at least when viewed from the second region." A plurality of first regions and second regions are set so that the first region is located in each of the three directions. " In the above-mentioned card game example, the main monster zones Z2F, Z2G, and Z2H (an example of the third area) are located at the upper left, upper, and upper right of the extra monster zone Z1A (an example of the second area), respectively. Similarly, the main monster zones Z2H, Z2I, and Z2J (an example of the third area) are located at the upper left, upper, and upper right of the extra monster zone Z1B (an example of the second area), respectively.

[3-2-3] The first arrangement control unit 140A accepts the arrangement of the first user's first type card in the first area, and limits the arrangement of the first user's second type card in the first area. To do.

The third arrangement control unit 160A accepts the arrangement of the second user's first type card in the third area, and restricts the arrangement of the second user's second type card in the third area.

The second arrangement control unit 150A accepts the arrangement of the first user's second type card in the second area, and limits the arrangement of the first user's first type card in the second area. Further, the second arrangement control unit 150A accepts the arrangement of the second user's second type card in the second area, and limits the arrangement of the second user's first type card in the second area.

Here, since "accepting the arrangement of cards in the area" and "restricting the arrangement of cards in the area" are the same as those in the first configuration, the description thereof will be omitted here.

In the above-mentioned card game example, the first placement control unit 140A uses a monster card in the first user's hand C1 (an example of a first-class card of the first user) as a main monster zone in the first user duel field F1. It accepts placement in Z2A to Z2E (an example of the first region).

Further, the third arrangement control unit 160A uses the monster card in the second user's hand C2 (an example of the first type card of the second user) as the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J (third) in the second user duel field F2. Accepts placement in an area).

Further, the second arrangement control unit 150A is an extra monster card of the first user on the extra deck zone Z7A (an example of a second type card of the first user) or a second user on the extra deck zone Z7B. It accepts that an extra monster card (an example of a second user's second type card) is placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B (an example of a second area).

[3-2-4] In particular, when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the second area, the first arrangement control unit 140 of the second type card among the plurality of first areas The first area specified based on the parameter is set as an area that accepts the arrangement of the second type card of the first user.

Here, the "parameter of the type 2 card" is information associated with the type 2 card and is used as a basis for specifying the first area that accepts the arrangement of the type 2 card. .. For example, a "type 2 card parameter" includes a directional parameter indicating one or more directions. Here, the "direction parameter" is, for example, information indicating one or a plurality of directions out of eight directions (or four directions). The parameters (direction parameters, etc.) used as the basis for identifying the first area that accepts the placement of the second type card may be associated with some second type cards, or all the second type cards. May be associated with. For example, when the parameter used as the basis is a directional parameter, the type 2 card may or may not have a directional parameter associated with it. ..

The "first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card" is, for example, the second area in which the second type card is arranged and the second type card from among a plurality of first type cards. This is the first region specified based on the parameters. Specifically, for example, it is a first area selected based on the parameters of the second type card from the first area adjacent to the second area in which the second type card is arranged. For example, among the plurality of first regions, it is the first region corresponding to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card. Here, the "first area corresponding to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card" is the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card when viewed from the second area in which the second type card is arranged. This is the first region in which it is located. Specifically, for example, in the first area adjacent to the second area in which the second type card is arranged, the second type card is located in the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card when viewed from the second area. This is the first area.

"Setting as an area for accepting the placement of the second type card of the first user" means setting the state to allow the placement of the second type card of the first user in the specified first area.

"When a second-class card is placed in the second area, the first area specified based on the parameters of the second-class card is set as an area that accepts the placement of the second-class card of the first user. ", For example, in the turn of the first user in which the second type card is placed in the second area, the second type of the first user is in the first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card. Allowing the placement of cards. Alternatively, only in the turn of the first user in which the second type card is placed in the second area, the second type of the first user is placed in the first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card. It may be to allow the card to be placed. Alternatively, in the turn of the first user in which the second type card is placed in the second area, the user's second type card is placed in the first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card. It may be possible to limit this without allowing it to be performed, and to allow the first user's second-class card to be placed in the first area in the subsequent first user's turn. If the type 2 card placed in the second area is removed by an attack or the like, the first user's type 2 card is placed in the first area specified based on the parameters of the type 2 card. You may limit it without accepting it.

Further, the first arrangement control unit 140A is specified based on the parameters of the second type card among the plurality of first areas when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first area. The first area is set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card of the first user.

Here, the "first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card" is, for example, the first area in which the second type card is arranged and the second area among the plurality of first areas. This is the first area identified based on the parameters of the seed card. Specifically, for example, it is a first area selected based on the parameters of the second type card from among other first areas adjacent to the first area in which the second type card is arranged. For example, among the plurality of first regions, it is the first region corresponding to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card. Here, the "first area corresponding to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card" is the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card when viewed from the first area in which the second type card is arranged. It is the other first region in which it is located. Specifically, for example, among other first areas adjacent to the first area in which the second type card is arranged, the direction of the second type card when viewed from the first area in which the second type card is arranged. Another first region located in the direction indicated by the parameter.

"When the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first area, the first user is the first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card among the plurality of first areas. "Set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card" means, for example, in the turn of the first user in which the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first area, the parameter of the second type card. It is permissible to place the second type card of the first user in another first area specified based on the above. Alternatively, only in the turn of the first user in which the first user's second type card is placed in the first area, the first user is placed in another first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card. It may be allowed to place a second-class card of one user. Alternatively, in the turn of the first user in which the first user's second type card is placed in the first area, the first is in another first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card. The placement of the user's second type card is not allowed and restricted, and the first user's second type card is placed in the other specified first area in the subsequent first user's turn. It may be tolerated. In addition, if the first user's second type card placed in the first area is removed by an attack or the like, the first user's second type card is not accepted in the other specified first area. You may try to limit it.

In the above-mentioned card game example, when the first user's link monster card (an example of a second type card), which is a kind of extra monster card, is placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B (an example of the second area). , The first arrangement control unit 140A sets the main monster zone in the direction indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E (an example of a plurality of first regions) of the first user. Set in a zone where extra monster cards can be placed. Further, when the link monster card of the first user is placed in the main monster zone where the extra monster card of the first user can be placed, the first placement control unit 140A uses the link marker of the link monster card. The main monster zone in the direction indicated by M31 is also set to a zone in which the extra monster card of the first user can be placed.

For example, the link marker M31 of the link monster card (decode talker) shown in FIG. 6 points in the lower left, lower right, and upper directions. When this link monster card is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A by the first user, it is possible to place the first user's extra monster card in the main monster zones Z2A and Z2C at the lower left and lower right of the extra monster zone Z1A. become. Further, in this state, when the link monster card (honey bot) shown in FIG. 7 is placed in the main monster zone Z2C by the first user, the link marker M31 of this link monster card points in the left and right directions. Therefore, it is possible to place the extra monster card of the first user in the main monster zones Z2B and Z2D on the left and right of the main monster zone Z2C.

The third arrangement control unit 160A may also have the same function as the first arrangement control unit 140A described here. For example, when the second user's link monster card (an example of a second type card) is placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B (an example of the second area), the third placement control unit 160A sets the main monster zone Z2F. ~ Z2J (an example of a plurality of third regions), the main monster zone in the direction indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card is set as a zone in which the extra monster card of the second user can be placed. You may. Further, when the link monster card of the second user is placed in the main monster zone where the extra monster card of the second user can be placed, the third placement control unit 160A uses the link marker of the link monster card. The main monster zone in the direction indicated by M31 may be set as a zone in which the extra monster card of the second user can be placed.

[3-2-5] Further, when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the second area, the third arrangement control unit 160A has the second type card among the plurality of third areas. The third area specified based on the parameters of may be set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card of the second user.

Here, the "third area specified based on the parameters of the second type card" is, for example, the second area in which the second type card is arranged and the second area among the plurality of third areas. This is the third area identified based on the parameters of the seed card. Specifically, for example, it is a third area selected based on the parameters of the second type card from the third area adjacent to the second area in which the second type card is arranged. For example, among the plurality of third regions, it is the third region corresponding to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card. Here, the "third area corresponding to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card" is the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card when viewed from the second area in which the second type card is arranged. This is the third region in which it is located. Specifically, for example, in the third area adjacent to the second area in which the second type card is arranged, the directional parameter of the second type card when viewed from the second area in which the second type card is arranged is It is a third region located in the indicated direction.

"When the second type card of the first user is arranged in the second area, the second user selects the third area specified based on the parameters of the second type card among the plurality of third areas. "Set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card" means, for example, in the turn of the second user in which the second type card of the first user is arranged in the second area, the parameter of the second type card. It is permissible to place the second type card of the second user in the third area specified based on the above. Alternatively, only the turn of the second user immediately after the turn of the first user in which the first user's second type card is placed in the second area is specified based on the parameters of the second type card. It may be allowed to arrange the second type card of the second user in the third area. In addition, if the first user's second type card placed in the second area is removed by an attack or the like, the placement of the second user's second type card in the third area is restricted without being accepted. May be good.

In the above-mentioned card game example, when the link monster card of the first user (an example of a second type card) is placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B (an example of the second area), the third placement control unit 160A Places the extra monster card of the second user in the main monster zone in the direction indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J (an example of a plurality of third regions). Set to a zone where

For example, the link marker M31 of the link monster card (decode talker) shown in FIG. 6 points in the lower left, lower right, and upper directions. When this link monster card is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A by the first user, the extra monster card of the second user can be placed in the main monster zone Z2G above the extra monster zone Z1A. Further, in this state, when the link monster card (honey bot) shown in FIG. 7 is placed in the main monster zone Z2G by the second user, the link marker M31 of this link monster card points in the left and right directions. Therefore, it is possible to place the extra monster card of the second user in the main monster zones Z2F and Z2H on the left and right of the main monster zone Z2G.

The first arrangement control unit 140A may also have the same function as the third arrangement control unit 160A described here. For example, when the second user's link monster card (an example of a second type card) is placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B (an example of the second area), the first placement control unit 140A sets the main monster zone Z2A. ~ Z2E (an example of a plurality of first regions), the main monster zone in the direction indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card is set as a zone in which the extra monster card of the first user can be placed. You may.

[3-2-6] The second area setting unit 120A may set the first common area and the second common area as the second area. Further, the second arrangement control unit 150A may accept the arrangement of the second type card of the first user or the second user in the first common area or the second common area. Then, when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first common area, the second arrangement control unit 150A limits the arrangement of the second type card of the first user in the second common area. You may do so.

Further, even when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first common area, the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first area and the second type card of the second type card is arranged. When the second shared area corresponds to the area specified based on the parameter, the second arrangement control unit 150A uses the second shared area as an area for receiving the arrangement of the second type card of the first user. You may set it.

Here, the "shared area" is an area shared by the first user and the second user, and it is also possible to arrange the second type card of the first user, and the second type of the second user. It is also an area where cards can be placed. In the above-mentioned card game example, each of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B corresponds to an example of a "common area". For example, the extra monster zone Z1A corresponds to an example of the "first common area", and the extra monster zone Z1B corresponds to an example of the "second common area".

"When the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first area and the second common area corresponds to the area specified based on the parameters of the second type card", the first This is a case where the user's second type card is arranged in the first area, and the second common area corresponds to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card. "When the second common area corresponds to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card" means, for example, the second type when viewed from the first area in which the second type card of the first user is arranged. This is the case where the second common area is located in the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the card. Specifically, for example, the second common area is adjacent to the first area in which the second type card of the first user is arranged, and the directional parameter of the second type card indicates from the first area. This is the case where the second common area is located in the direction.

"Setting as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card of the first user" means allowing the second type card of the first user to be arranged in the second common area. It should be noted that, in the turn of the first user in which the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first area, the second type card of the first user may be allowed to be arranged in the second common area. Allows the first user's second type card to be placed in the second common area only on the first user's turn when the first user's second type card is placed in the first area. May be good. Alternatively, in the turn of the first user in which the first user's second type card is placed in the first area, the first user's second type card is not placed in the second common area, and thereafter. On the turn of the first user, it may be allowed to place the second type card of the first user in the second common area. In addition, when the second type card of the first user placed in the first area is removed by an attack or the like, the placement of the second type card of the first user in the second common area is not accepted and restricted. May be good.

In the above-mentioned card game example, for example, when the first user's link monster card (an example of a second type card), which is a kind of extra monster card, is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A (an example of the first common area). In principle, the second placement control unit 150A prohibits the first user's extra monster card from being placed in the extra monster zone Z1B (an example of the second common area).

However, when the extra link as in the example shown in FIG. 9 is completed (that is, it is arranged on the route from the extra monster zone Z1A to the extra monster zone Z1B via at least one of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2F. When the link markers M31 of adjacent link monster cards point to each other for all of the linked monster cards of the first user, the second placement control unit 150A is exceptionally the first user. Allows extra monster cards to be placed in extra monster zone Z1B as well.

[3-2-7] The game processing execution unit 170A executes the game processing based on the cards arranged in the first area or the second area. Since "execution of game processing" is the same as the first configuration, the description thereof is omitted here.

In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the game processing execution unit 170A starts from the monster card of the first user arranged in any of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E based on the instruction from the first user to the main monster zone Z2F. Executes an attack process on the monster card of the second user placed in Z2J or the like. Alternatively, the game processing execution unit 170A is arranged in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J and the like from the extra monster card of the first user arranged in any of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B based on the instruction from the first user. Executes the attack processing on the monster card of the second user.

Further, for example, the game processing execution unit 170A is a first user arranged in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E or the like from a monster card arranged in any of the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J based on an instruction from the second user. Executes the attack processing on the monster card of. Alternatively, the game processing execution unit 170A is arranged in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E and the like from the extra monster card of the second user arranged in any of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B based on the instruction from the second user. Executes an attack process on the monster card of the first user.

[3-3] Next, the third configuration will be described. FIG. 26 is a functional block diagram showing a functional block related to the third configuration. As shown in FIG. 26, the game system 1 has a data storage unit 100, an area setting unit 110B, a first arrangement control unit 140B, a second arrangement control unit 150B, and a third arrangement control unit as functional blocks related to the third configuration. Includes 160B and game processing execution unit 170B.

For example, the data storage unit 100 is realized by at least one of the storage unit 12, the database DB, and the storage unit 32, and the other functional blocks are realized by at least one of the control unit 11 and the control unit 32. .. In addition, instead of the storage unit 12 (or together with the storage unit 12), a storage unit of another device accessible from the game terminal 10 may be used. Since the data storage unit 100 is the same as the first configuration (FIG. 19), description thereof will be omitted here.

[3-3-1] The area setting unit 110B sets the first area and the second area in the game field. For example, the area setting unit 110B sets a plurality of second areas arranged in a predetermined direction in the game field.

The first placement control unit 140B accepts the placement of the user's first-class card in the first area and limits the placement of the user's second-class card in the first area. On the other hand, the second arrangement control unit 150B accepts the arrangement of the user's second type card in the second area and restricts the arrangement of the user's first type card in the second area.

Here, the "game field", "card", "accepting the placement of cards in the area", and "restricting the placement of cards in the area" are the same as in the first configuration, so here. The explanation is omitted.

The "first area" is an area mainly for arranging the user's first-class card, and is an area in which the arrangement of the user's second-class card is restricted. Each area (zone, square, block, etc.) for arranging the user's first-class card corresponds to the "first area". In the above-mentioned example of the card game, each of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E corresponds to an example of the "first region".

The "second area" is an area mainly for arranging the user's second type card, and is an area in which the arrangement of the user's first type card is restricted. Each area (zone, square, block, etc.) for arranging the user's second type card corresponds to the "second area". In the above-mentioned example of the card game, each of the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E corresponds to an example of the "second area".

A "first-class card" is a specific type of card. For example, a "first-class card" is a type of card that can be placed in the first area and whose placement in the second area is restricted. In the above-mentioned card game example, a type of card that can be placed in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E, that is, a monster card other than an extra monster card corresponds to an example of a "first type card".

The "type 2 card" is a specific type of card, which is different from the type 1 card. For example, a "type 2 card" is a type of card that can be placed in a second area and whose placement in the first area is restricted. In the above-mentioned card game example, a type of card that can be placed in the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E, that is, a magic card or a trap card corresponds to an example of a "type 2 card".

Here, the "predetermined direction" is, for example, a horizontal direction or a vertical direction. "Setting a plurality of second regions arranged in a predetermined direction" means setting a plurality of second regions so as to be arranged on a straight line extending in a predetermined direction.

In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the first arrangement control unit 140B is a monster card of the first user other than the extra monster card to the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E (an example of the first area) (an example of the first type card). Is accepted, and the placement of the first user's magic card or trap card (an example of a second-class card) in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E is restricted. Further, the second arrangement control unit 150B accepts the arrangement of the first user's magic card or trap card (an example of a second type card) in the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E (an example of the second area), and receives the magic / trap card (an example of the second type card). The placement of the first user's monster card (an example of a first-class card) other than the extra monster card in the trap zones Z3A to Z3E (an example of the second area) is restricted.

[3-3-2] The third arrangement control unit 160B accepts the arrangement of the user's third type card in the first area or the second area. For example, the third arrangement control unit 160B accepts the arrangement of the third type card in the two second areas at both ends of the plurality of second areas in the plurality of second areas arranged in a predetermined direction, and the other second area. Limit the placement of Type 3 cards in the area.

Here, the "third-class card" is a specific type of card, which is different from each of the first-class card and the second-class card. For example, it is a card that has the properties of both a first-class card and a second-class card, and can be used as a first-class card or a second-class card. For example, the "type 3 card" is associated with the first performance information regarding the first performance and the second performance information regarding the second performance. "Performance" is, for example, the strength of the card (level, offensive power, defensive power, etc.) or the effect of the card. The "first performance" is the performance when the third-class card is placed in the first area. In other words, the "first performance" is the performance when the third-class card is used as the first-class card. That is, the "first performance" is the performance as a first-class card. The "second performance" is the performance when the third-class card is placed in the second area. In other words, the "second performance" is the performance when the third-class card is used as the second-class card. That is, the "second performance" is the performance as a second-class card.

In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the pendulum monster card in the hand C1 of the first user corresponds to an example of the "third type card". As mentioned above, if the pendulum monster is destroyed after the pendulum monster is summoned by placing the pendulum monster card in any of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E from the hand C1, the pendulum monster card will be extra. It is sent to the deck zone Z7A and placed face up. In this case, the pendulum monster cards placed in the extra deck zone Z7A can be placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, but cannot be placed in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E or the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E. Therefore, it does not correspond to any of the "Type 1 card", "Type 2 card", and "Type 3 card" here. Also, as mentioned above, the pendulum monster card has both the performance as a monster card (attack power and defensive power) and the performance as a magic card that activates the pendulum summon, and the performance as a monster card is It corresponds to an example of "first performance", and its performance as a magic card that activates a pendulum summon corresponds to an example of "second performance".

The "two second regions at both ends" are, for example, the second regions at the left end and the right end when a plurality of second regions are set so as to be arranged in the horizontal direction. Further, for example, when a plurality of second regions are set so as to be arranged in the vertical direction, the second regions are the upper end and the lower end. In the above-mentioned card game example, the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E (pendulum zones) correspond to an example of "two second regions at both ends".

In the above-mentioned example of the card game, the third arrangement control unit 160B accepts the arrangement of the pendulum monster card of the first user in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E (an example of the first area). Further, the third arrangement control unit 160B accepts the arrangement of the first user's pendulum monster card in the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E (an example of the second area).

[3-3-3] The game processing execution unit 170B executes the game processing based on the cards arranged in the first area or the second area. For example, the game processing execution unit 170B executes the game processing based on the first performance information associated with the third type card when the third type card is arranged in the first area. Further, the game processing execution unit 170B executes the game processing based on the second performance information associated with the third type card when the third type card is arranged in the second area.

Here, "execution of the game process based on the first performance information associated with the third type card" means, for example, based on the first performance (attack power, defensive power, etc.) of the third type card. , Execute an attack from the first user to the second user, execute an attack from the second user to the first user, and exert the first performance (effect, etc.) of the third type card. Things, etc.

"Execute the game process based on the second performance information associated with the third type card" means, for example, to exert the second performance (effect, etc.) of the third type card. Based on the second performance (attack power or defensive power, etc.) of the third type card, an attack from the first user to the second user can be executed, or an attack from the second user to the first user can be executed. It may be to do.

When the third type cards are arranged in the two second areas, the first arrangement control unit 140B has a plurality of first arrangement control units 140B based on the combination of the third type cards arranged in the two second areas. It accepts the placement of a plurality of first-class cards or third-class cards in one area at a time.

Here, "accepting the arrangement of a plurality of the first-class cards or the third-class cards in a plurality of first-class areas at once based on the combination of the third-class cards" means that the combination of the third-class cards is used. In the case of a specific combination, the arrangement of a plurality of first-class cards or third-class cards in a plurality of first-class areas is accepted. The number of first-class cards or third-class cards that can be arranged at one time may be set to a numerical value corresponding to the combination of third-class cards. Here, the "plurality of first-class cards or third-class cards" may be "plurality of first-class cards", "plurality of third-class cards", or "plurality of third-class cards". It may be "one or more first-class cards and one or more third-class cards".

In the above-mentioned card game example, when the pendulum monster card of the first user (an example of a third-class card) is placed in any of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E (an example of the first area), the game processing is performed. The execution unit 170B is arranged in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J from the pendulum monster card based on the attack power of the pendulum monster card (an example of the first performance information) in response to an instruction from the first user. Executes the attack processing on the monster card of the second user.

On the other hand, when the pendulum monster card of the first user is placed in both the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E (an example of the second area), the game processing execution unit 170B responds to the instruction from the first user. , Activate the Pendulum Summon based on the Pendulum Scale (an example of the second performance information) of the Pendulum Monster Card. In this case, the first placement control unit 140B will play monster cards of the level between the pendulum scales indicated by the pendulum monster cards placed in both the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E once per turn, as many times as you like. Accepts placement from the user's hand C1 or extra deck zone Z7A to the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E.

[4. Processing] Next, the processing executed by the game system 1 will be described.

[4-1] FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing an example of an outline of processing executed when starting a battle of a card game. In FIG. 27, it is assumed that a first user who uses the first game terminal 10-1 and a second user who uses the second game terminal 10-2 are determined as a combination of users to play against each other. ..

As shown in FIG. 27, first, the control unit 31 of the server 30 executes the initial setting process (S300). For example, the control unit 31 sets each zone of the duel field F. Specifically, the control unit 31 sets the zones other than the main deck zones Z5A and Z5B and the extra deck zones Z7A and Z7B in a state in which no cards are arranged. Further, the control unit 31 refers to the deck data D104 of the first user and shuffles the deck of the first user to generate a deck of the first user to be arranged in the main deck zone Z5A of the first user. Further, the control unit 31 refers to the extra deck data D105 of the first user and generates an extra deck of the first user to be arranged in the extra deck zone Z7A of the first user. Similarly, the control unit 31 refers to the deck data D104 of the second user and shuffles the deck of the second user to generate a deck of the second user to be placed in the main deck zone Z5B of the second user. Further, the control unit 31 refers to the extra deck data D105 of the second user and generates an extra deck of the second user to be arranged in the extra deck zone Z7B of the second user. Further, the control unit 31 sets the life points of the first user and the second user to the initial values, and determines from which turn of the first user or the second user to start. In step S300, the game status data is initialized by executing the above processing.

After the execution of step S300, the control unit 31 transmits a card game battle start instruction to the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 via the communication unit 33 (S302). In addition, the control unit 31 sends the data necessary for displaying various images such as the game image G1 on the display unit 15 to each of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 together with the battle start instruction. Send. For example, game status data and data (serial number, card number, card name, image, etc.) of each card included in the decks and extra decks of the first user and the second user are transmitted.

The first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 receive a battle start instruction via the communication unit 13 (S100, S110), and each control unit 11 displays the game image G1 on the display unit 15. (S102, S112). Then, the battle of the card game is started.

[4-2] FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing an example of an outline of processing executed when a card placement instruction operation or an attack instruction operation is performed by a user during a battle. In FIG. 28, it is assumed that the card placement instruction operation or the attack instruction operation is performed by the first user. The same process is executed when the card placement instruction operation or the attack instruction operation is performed by the second user.

As shown in FIG. 28, when the card placement instruction operation or the attack instruction operation is performed by the first user during the battle, the control unit 11 of the first game terminal 10-1 first performs the operation data via the communication unit 13. Is transmitted to the server 30 (S120), and the server 30 receives the operation data via the communication unit 33 (S310). Then, the control unit 31 of the server 30 updates the game status data based on the operation data (S312).

When the operation data indicating the card placement instruction operation is received, the control unit 31 first determines whether or not the placement target card specified by the first user can be placed in the placement destination zone specified by the first user. To do.

For example, when the placement target card is a normal monster card in the hand C1, the control unit 31 determines whether the placement destination zone is one of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E, and whether the placement destination zone is vacant. It is determined whether or not, and whether or not the summoning conditions of the card to be placed are satisfied. If the summoning conditions are not particularly set for the placement target card, the control unit 31 considers that the summoning conditions for the placement target card are satisfied. The placement destination zone is one of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E, the placement destination zone is vacant (that is, no other card is placed in the placement destination zone), and the placement target card When the summoning condition is satisfied, the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card can be placed in the placement destination zone.

Further, for example, when the card to be placed is a magic card or a trap card in the hand C1, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the placement destination zone is one of the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E, and the placement destination. Determine if the zone is free. When the placement destination zone is any of the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E and the placement destination zone is vacant, the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card can be placed in the placement destination zone.

Further, for example, when the placement target card is a pendulum monster card, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the placement destination zone is one of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E or the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E, and the placement destination. It is determined whether or not the zone is vacant and whether or not the summoning conditions of the card to be placed are satisfied. When the placement destination zone is either the main monster zone Z2A to Z2E or the magic / trap zone Z3A, Z3E, the placement destination zone is vacant, and the summoning conditions of the placement target card are satisfied. , The control unit 31 determines that the placement target card can be placed in the placement destination zone.

Further, for example, when the placement target card is an extra monster card on the extra deck zone Z7A of the first user, the control unit 31 executes the process as shown in FIG. 29.

That is, first, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the placement destination zone is vacant (S320). When the placement destination zone is not empty (when another card is already placed in the placement destination zone), the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card cannot be placed in the placement destination zone (S334). However, when the extra monster card is an Xyz monster card, even if the placement destination zone is not vacant, the control unit 31 does not exceptionally determine that the placement target card cannot be placed in the placement destination zone. , Step S322 described later is executed.

On the other hand, when the placement destination zone is vacant, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the summoning conditions of the placement target card are satisfied (S322). If the summoning conditions are not set for the placement target card, the control unit 31 considers that the summoning conditions for the placement target card are satisfied. If the summoning condition of the placement target card is not satisfied, the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card cannot be placed in the placement destination zone (S334).

On the other hand, when the summoning condition of the placement target card is satisfied, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the placement destination zone is one of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B (S324). When the placement destination zone is one of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the card of the first user is already placed in the other of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B. (S326). If the first user's card is not placed in the other of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card can be placed in the placement destination zone (S332).

On the other hand, when the card of the first user is arranged in the other of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the control unit 31 has an extra link between the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B as in the example shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the connection is made (S328). When the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are connected by an extra link, the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card can be placed in the placement destination zone (S332). On the other hand, if the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are not connected by an extra link, the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card cannot be placed in the placement destination zone (S334).

If it is determined in step S324 that the placement destination zone is not one of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the control unit 31 has already placed the placement destination zone among the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E. It is determined whether or not the link marker M31 of the link monster card is the main monster zone (S330). When the placement destination zone is the main monster zone as described above, the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card can be placed in the placement destination zone (S332). On the other hand, if the placement destination zone is not the main monster zone as described above, the control unit 31 determines that the placement target card cannot be placed in the placement destination zone (S334).

When it is possible to arrange the placement target card in the placement destination zone, the control unit 31 updates the game status data so that the placement target card is placed in the placement destination zone. When it is necessary to remove the cards placed in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E and move them to the graveyard Z4A etc. in exchange for placing the cards to be placed in the placement destination zone (that is, it is necessary to release them). (Case), the control unit 31 updates the game status data so that the card is removed and moved to the graveyard Z4A or the like. On the other hand, when it is not possible to place the placement target card in the placement destination zone, the control unit 31 does not update the game status data (without placing the placement target card in the placement destination zone), and first states that fact. Notify the user terminal 10-1.

When the operation data indicating the operation for instructing the pendulum summon is received in the state where the pendulum monster card is placed in both the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E, the control unit 31 is operated by the user according to the operation. Place the designated monster cards (monster cards with levels between the pendulum scales indicated by those pendulum monster cards) from the first user's hand C1 and extra deck zone Z7A to the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E.

Further, for example, an attack instruction operation (that is, a second user placed in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J or the like by a monster card of the first user placed in any of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E or the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B). When the operation data indicating the operation data indicating the attack on the monster card of the above is received, the control unit 31 executes the process as described below to update the game status data.

If the monster card of the second user of the attack target is in the attack display state, the control unit 31 compares the attack power of the monster card of the first user with the attack power of the monster card of the second user. When the attack power of the monster card of the first user is higher than the attack power of the monster card of the second user, the control unit 31 reduces the life points of the second user by an amount corresponding to the difference in attack power. On the other hand, when the attack power of the monster card of the first user is lower than the attack power of the monster card of the second user, the control unit 31 reduces the life points of the first user by an amount corresponding to the difference in attack power. If the attack power of the monster card of the first user is equal to the attack power of the monster card of the second user, the control unit 31 moves the monster card of the first user to the graveyard Z4A and the monster card of the second user. To the graveyard Z4B.

On the other hand, if the monster card of the second user of the attack target is in the defensive display state, the control unit 31 compares the attack power of the monster card of the first user with the defensive power of the monster card of the second user. When the attack power of the first user's monster card is higher than the defense power of the second user's monster card, the control unit 31 moves the second user's monster card to the graveyard Z4B. On the other hand, when the attack power of the monster card of the first user is lower than the defensive power of the monster card of the second user, the control unit 31 determines the life points of the first user by the amount corresponding to the difference between the defensive power and the attack power. To reduce. When the attack power of the monster card of the first user is equal to the defense power of the monster card of the second user, the control unit 31 updates the life points of the first user and the second user, or the first user or The current state is maintained without moving the monster card of the second user to the graveyards Z4A and Z4B.

After executing step S312, the control unit 31 transmits the update result data indicating the update result of the game status data to the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 via the communication unit 33 (S314). ), The first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 receive the data via the communication unit 13 (S122, S130). Then, based on the data, each control unit 11 updates the game image G1 displayed on the display unit 15 (S124, S132).

[5. Summary] In the game system 1 (first configuration), the placement of the extra monster cards of the first user or the second user in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2J is restricted and shared by the first user and the second user. By arranging the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, it becomes difficult for the first user and the second user to arrange the extra monster card having a higher attack power than the normal monster card. As a result, the strategy in the card game can be improved.

Further, in the game system 1 (first configuration), when the extra monster card of the first user is placed in one of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, it is restricted to place the extra monster card of the first user in the other. However, when the extra monster card of the second user is placed in one of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the extra monster card of the second user is restricted from being placed in the other, so that the first user and the second user are placed. It is possible to make it difficult for one extra monster card with the user to be placed in both the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B.

In the game system 1 (first configuration), the number of extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B is set to be smaller than the number of main monster zones Z2A to Z2E of the first user and the number of main monster zones Z2F to Z2J of the second user. By doing so, it becomes difficult to place a large number of extra monster cards. As a result, the strategy in the card game can be improved.

Further, in the game system 1 (first configuration), the extra monster zone Z1A is located between the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E of the first user and the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J of the second user set so as to face each other. , Z1B is set so that the first user or the second user can intuitively grasp that the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are areas shared by the first user or the second user. ..

Further, in the game system 1 (second configuration), in a normal case, the first user is restricted from arranging the extra monster card in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E of the first user, and the link of the first user is restricted. When a monster card (a type of extra monster card) is placed in any of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, the main monster zone Z2A to Z2E in the direction indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card. By making it possible to place the extra monster card of the first user in the monster zone, the first user can place the link monster card in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B while considering the link marker M31 of the link monster card. It is possible to increase the number of extra monster cards that can be placed. As a result, the strategy in the card game can be improved.

Further, in the game system 1 (second configuration), when the link monster card of the first user is placed in any of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E of the first user, of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E, By making it possible to place the extra monster card of the first user in the main monster zone in the direction indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card, the first user links while considering the link marker M31 of the link monster card. By placing monster cards in the main monster zone, it is possible to further increase the number of extra monster cards that can be placed. As a result, the strategy in the card game can be improved.

Further, in the game system 1 (second configuration), in a normal case, the second user is restricted from arranging the extra monster card in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J of the second user, and the link monster of the first user is restricted. When the card is placed in either of the extra monster zones Z1A or Z1B, the second user's main monster zones Z2F to Z2J are placed in the main monster zone in the direction indicated by the link marker M31 of the link monster card. By allowing the extra monster cards of two users to be placed, if the first user places the link monster card in either of the extra monster zones Z1A or Z1B, depending on the link marker M31 of the link monster card, the second user Also, extra monster cards can be placed in the main monster zones Z2F to Z2J. Therefore, the first user decides whether or not to place the link monster card in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B while fully considering the link marker M31 of the link monster card, and the link monster to be placed in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B. Must be selected. As a result, the strategic nature of the card game can be further improved.

Further, in the game system 1 (second configuration), when the link monster card of the first user is placed in one of the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, in principle, the link monster card of the first user is placed in the other. By limiting this and allowing the first user's link monster card to be placed on the other side only when the extra link as shown in FIG. 9 is completed, the first user can link the link monster card. By selecting the link monster card to be placed with due consideration of the marker M31, the link monster card can be exceptionally placed in both the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B. As a result, the strategic nature of the card game can be further improved.

Further, in the game system 1 (second configuration), the first user's main monster zones Z2A to Z2E are located in at least three directions when viewed from the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B, so that the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B are located. By setting, it is possible to increase the pattern of the main monster zone in which the extra monster cards can be arranged by the link monster cards arranged in the extra monster zones Z1A and Z1B.

Further, in the game system 1 (third configuration), the pendulum monster card is accepted by accepting the placement of the pendulum monster card of the first user in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2J or the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E. It is not necessary to provide a dedicated area for placement separately from the main monster zones Z2A to Z2J or the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E. As a result, the space required to run the card game can be reduced.

In game system 1 (third configuration), when the pendulum monster card of the first user is placed in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2J, it plays a role as a monster card, and the pendulum monster card of the first user is magical. -By making it play a role as a magic card that activates the pendulum summon when it is placed in the trap zone Z3A, Z3E, when it is placed in the main monster zones Z2A to Z2J, and when it is placed in the magic / trap zone Z3A, The performance of the Pendulum Monster Card can be changed depending on whether it is placed on the Z3E. In other words, you will be able to choose whether to exert the performance of the Pendulum Monster Card as a monster card or as a magic card.

In game system 1 (third configuration), when the pendulum monster cards of the first user are placed in both the magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E, the level between the pendulum scales indicated by those pendulum monster cards Once per turn, you can place as many monster cards as you like from the first user's hand C1 and extra deck zone Z7A to the main monster zones Z2A to Z2E. As a result, as a monster summoning method, a special summoning method called a pendulum summoning as described above can be provided to the user in addition to the normal summoning method. The user will be able to select these methods, and the strategy in the card game can be improved.

Further, in the game system 1 (third configuration), it is possible to limit the number of magic / trap zones in which the pendulum monster card of the first user can be placed to two. If the pendulum summoning as described above is performed unnecessarily, there is a risk that the interest of the card game will be spoiled, but according to the game system 1 (third configuration), the occurrence of such inconvenience can be suppressed. According to the game system 1 (third configuration), the two magic / trap zones Z3A and Z3E at both ends of the magic / trap zones Z3A to Z3E are areas where the pendulum monster card can be placed. It becomes easier to grasp which of the trap zones Z3A to Z3E is the area where the pendulum monster card can be placed.

[6. Modifications] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

[6-1] The link monster card may be associated with a number parameter instead of the direction parameter. For example, when a link monster card is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A, the number of main monster zones indicated by the number parameter is randomly selected from the main monster zones Z2A to Z2C and Z2F to Z2H adjacent to the extra monster zone Z1A. The selected main monster zone may be set as a zone in which an extra monster card can be placed. Alternatively, the link monster card may be associated with an attribute parameter instead of the direction parameter. For example, when a link monster card is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A, at least one of the main monster zones Z2A to Z2C and Z2F to Z2H adjacent to the extra monster zone Z1A has an attribute indicated by an attribute parameter. You may set the extra monster card as a zone where it can be placed.

[6-2] In the embodiment described above, even when the extra monster card of the first user is placed in the extra monster zone Z1A, as in the example shown in FIG. 9, the extra monster zone Z1A, When Z1Bs are connected only by mutual link (that is, in the case of extra link), the extra monster card of the first user can be placed in extra monster zone Z1B as an exception, but extra monster zone Z1A , Z1B may not be limited to the case where they are connected only by mutual links. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, if the link marker M31 of the link monster card placed in the main monster zone Z2C does not point to the left (or the link of the link monster card placed in the main monster zone Z2D). Even if the marker M31 does not point to the left, etc.), the extra monster card of the first user may be placed in the extra monster zone Z1B as well.

[6-3] Even if either the first game terminal 10-1 or the second game terminal 10-2 executes the process (S310 to S314) described as being executed by the server 30 in FIG. 28. Good. That is, either the first game terminal 10-1 or the second game terminal 10-2 may serve as a server.

[6-4] The present invention can be applied to a card game other than the card game as described above.

[7. Supplementary note] From the above description, the present invention can be grasped as follows, for example. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the reference numerals described in the drawings are appropriately described in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated mode.

1) In the game system according to one aspect of the present invention, in the game system (1) for executing a game using cards, a plurality of first regions (Z2A to Z2E) are set in the game field (F). The area setting means (110A), the second area setting means (120A) for setting the second area (Z1A, Z1B) in the game field, and the user's first type card (for example, hand C1) to the first area. With the first placement control means (140A) that accepts the placement of the monster card in the game and limits the placement of the user's second type card (for example, the extra monster card on the extra deck zone Z7A) in the first area. The second arrangement control means (150A) that accepts the arrangement of the second type card in the second area and restricts the arrangement of the first type card in the second area, and the first area or the first type. The first placement control means (140A) includes a game processing execution means (170A) that executes game processing based on cards arranged in two areas, and the first placement control means (140A) is the second type card (for example, a link monster card). When is arranged in the second area, the first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card (for example, the link marker 31M) among the plurality of first areas is referred to as the second type. Set in the area that accepts card placement.

7) The game control device according to one aspect of the present invention has a plurality of first regions (Z2A to Z2E) in a game field (F) in a game control device (10 or 30) for executing a game using cards. The first area setting means (110A) to be set in the game field, the second area setting means (120A) to set the second area (Z1A, Z1B) in the game field, and the user's first to the first area. The first arrangement that accepts the arrangement of seed cards (for example, monster cards in hand C1) and restricts the arrangement of the user's second type cards (for example, extra monster cards on extra deck zone Z7A) in the first area. The control means (140A), the second arrangement control means (150A) that accepts the arrangement of the second type card in the second area and restricts the arrangement of the first type card in the second area, and the above. The first placement control means (140A) includes a game processing execution means (170A) that executes a game process based on a card placed in the first area or the second area, and the first placement control means (140A) is the second type card. When (for example, a link monster card) is arranged in the second area, the first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card (for example, the link marker 31M) among the plurality of first areas. Is set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card.

8) The program according to one aspect of the present invention is for operating the computer as the game system (1) according to any one of 1) to 6) or the game control device (10 or 30) according to 7). It is a program of.

9) The information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium in which the program described in 8) is recorded.

10) The control method of the game system or the game control device according to one aspect of the present invention is a plurality of control methods of the game system (1) or the game control device (10 or 30) that executes a game using cards. A first area setting step (S300) for setting one area (Z2A to Z2E) in the game field (F) and a second area setting step (S300) for setting the second area (Z1A, Z1B) in the game field. ) And the placement of the user's first-class card (for example, a monster card in the hand C1) in the first area, and the user's second-class card (for example, extra deck zone Z7A) in the first area. The first placement control step (S312) for restricting the placement of an extra monster card) and the placement of the second type card in the second area are accepted, and the placement of the first type card in the second area is performed. The first arrangement control step (S312) for limiting and the game processing execution step (S312) for executing the game processing based on the cards arranged in the first area or the second area are included. In the arrangement control step (S312), when the second type card (for example, a link monster card) is arranged in the second area, the parameters of the second type card (for example, for example) among the plurality of first areas. The first area specified based on the link marker 31M) is set as an area that accepts the arrangement of the second type card.

According to the inventions described in 1), 7) to 10), usually, the arrangement of the user's second-class card in the first area is restricted, and the second-class card is arranged in the second area. By accepting the placement of the second type card in the first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card among the plurality of first areas, the user can use the parameters of the second type card. By arranging the second type card in the second area while considering the above, the second type card can be arranged in the first area as well. That is, by arranging the second type cards in the second area, it is possible to increase the number of second type cards that can be arranged in the game field, and as a result, the strategy in the game using the cards is improved. be able to.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the parameter includes a directional parameter (for example, a link marker 31M) indicating one or a plurality of directions, and the first arrangement control means (140A) is the second type card. When arranged in two areas, the first area corresponding to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card among the plurality of first areas is set as an area that accepts the arrangement of the second type card. You may try to do it.

According to the invention described in 2), when the type 2 card is arranged in the second area, the first of the plurality of first areas corresponds to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the type 2 card. By accepting the placement of the type 2 card in the area, the user can place the type 2 card in the game field by placing the type 2 card in the second area while considering the direction parameter of the type 2 card. It is possible to increase the number of second-class cards, and as a result, it is possible to improve the strategic nature of the game using the cards.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the first arrangement control means (140A) is the second of the plurality of first areas when the second type card is arranged in the first area. The first area specified based on the parameter of the seed card may be set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card.

According to the invention described in 3), when the second type card is arranged in the first area, the first area specified based on the parameters of the second type card among the plurality of first areas. By accepting the placement of the second-class card in the first area, the user places the second-class card in the first area while considering the parameters of the second-class card, thereby placing the second-class card in the first area. It will be possible to place more in. That is, by arranging the type 2 cards in the first area, it is possible to further increase the number of type 2 cards that can be arranged in the game field, and as a result, the strategicity in the game using the cards is improved. Can be made to.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, the user is the first user, and the game system (1) sets a plurality of third regions (Z2F to Z2J) in the game field. 130A) and a third arrangement control means (160A) that accepts the arrangement of the second user's first type card in the third area and limits the arrangement of the second user's second type card in the third area. ), And the third arrangement control means (160A) of the plurality of third areas when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the second area. A third area specified based on the parameters of the second-class card may be set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second-class card of the second user.

According to the invention described in 4), usually, the arrangement of the second type card of the second user in the third area is restricted, and the second type card of the first user is arranged in the second area. By accepting the placement of the second type card of the second user in the third area specified based on the parameters of the second type card among the plurality of third areas, the first user When the second type card is placed in the second area, the first user can place the second type card in the first area depending on the parameters of the second type card, and the second user can also place the second type card in the second area. Can be placed in the third region. Therefore, it is necessary for the first user to select whether or not to place the second type card in the second area and to select the second type card to be placed in the second area while fully considering the parameters of the second type card. As a result, the strategy in the game using cards can be further improved.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, the user is the first user, and the second area setting means (120A) has the first common area (Z1A) and the second common area (Z1B) as the second area. The second arrangement control means (150A) accepts the arrangement of the first user or the second type card of the first user or the second user in the first common area or the second common area, and the first When the user's second type card is arranged in the first common area, the arrangement of the first user's second type card in the second common area is restricted, and the first user's said Even when the second type card is arranged in the first common area, the second type card is arranged in the first area and is specified based on the parameter of the second type card. When the second shared area corresponds to the area, the second shared area may be set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card of the first user.

According to the invention described in 5), usually, when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first common area, the second type card of the first user is arranged in the second common area. Even when the first user's second type card is placed in the first common area, the first user's second type card is placed in the first area and the second type card is placed. When the second shared area corresponds to the area specified based on the parameter of, the first user is allowed to place the second type card of the first user in the second shared area. Even if the second type card is arranged in the first common area, the second type card can be arranged in the second common area depending on the parameters of the second type card arranged in the first area. Therefore, the first user selects the second type card to be arranged in the first area by fully considering the parameters of the second type card, so that not only the first common area but also the second common area can be selected. It becomes possible to place the second type card, and as a result, the strategy in the game using the card can be further improved.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the first region setting means (140A) and the second region setting means (150A) have the first region located in at least three directions with respect to the second region. In this way, the plurality of first regions and the second region may be set.

According to the invention described in 6), a plurality of first regions and second regions are set so that the first region is located in at least three directions when viewed from the second region. , It is possible to increase the pattern of the first area in which the second type card can be arranged by the second type card arranged in the second area.

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Claims (8)

In a game system that executes a game using cards
A first area setting means for setting a plurality of first areas in the game field, and
A second area setting means for setting the second area in the game field, and
A first placement control means that accepts the placement of the user's first-class card in the first area and limits the placement of the user's second-class card in the first area.
A second arrangement control means that accepts the arrangement of the second type card in the second area and restricts the arrangement of the first type card in the second area.
A game processing execution means for executing a game processing based on the cards arranged in the first area or the second area, and
Including
The first arrangement control means is specified based on the parameters of the second type card among the plurality of first areas when the second type card is arranged in the second area. The area is set to the area that accepts the arrangement of the second type card.
Game system. In the game system according to claim 1,
The parameters include directional parameters indicating one or more directions.
When the second type card is arranged in the second area, the first arrangement control means corresponds to the direction indicated by the direction parameter of the second type card among the plurality of first areas. One area is set as an area that accepts the arrangement of the second type card.
Game system. In the game system according to claim 1 or 2.
The first arrangement control means is specified based on the parameter of the second type card among the plurality of first areas when the second type card is arranged in the first area. One area is set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card.
Game system. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The user is the first user
The game system
A third area setting means for setting a plurality of third areas in the game field, and
A third arrangement control means that accepts the arrangement of the second user's first type card in the third area and restricts the arrangement of the second user's second type card in the third area is further included.
The third arrangement control means is based on the parameter of the second type card among the plurality of third areas when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the second area. The third area specified in the above is set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card of the second user.
Game system. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The user is the first user
The second area setting means sets a first common area and a second common area as the second area.
The second arrangement control means
Accepting the placement of the second type card of the first user or the second user in the first common area or the second common area,
When the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first common area, the arrangement of the second type card of the first user in the second common area is restricted.
Even when the second type card of the first user is arranged in the first common area, the second type card is arranged in the first area and the second type card is said. When the second shared area corresponds to the area specified based on the parameter, the second shared area is set as an area that accepts the arrangement of the second type card of the first user.
Game system. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The first region setting means and the second region setting means are such that the first region is located in at least three directions when viewed from the second region, and the plurality of first regions and the second region are located. And set,
Game system. In a game control device for executing a game using cards
A first area setting means for setting a plurality of first areas in the game field, and
A second area setting means for setting the second area in the game field, and
A first placement control means that accepts the placement of the user's first-class card in the first area and limits the placement of the user's second-class card in the first area.
A second arrangement control means that accepts the arrangement of the second type card in the second area and restricts the arrangement of the first type card in the second area.
A game processing execution means for executing a game processing based on the cards arranged in the first area or the second area, and
Including
The first arrangement control means is specified based on the parameters of the second type card among the plurality of first areas when the second type card is arranged in the second area. The area is set as an area for accepting the arrangement of the second type card.
Game control device. A program for operating a computer as the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 or the game control device according to claim 7.

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