JP6862175B2 - Game system and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there has been known an information processing device that acquires a user's position information by using a terminal device that can detect the position information by GPS or the like and provides various services using the acquired position information. As such an information processing device, a device that realizes a stamp rally by using position information acquired by GPS or the like is known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for realizing a stamp rally by fusing the real world and the virtual world using a messenger.

In recent years, games called location-based games have also been in the limelight. In this location-based game, for example, when a player walks around an area in the real world, a character in virtual space appears at a location corresponding to the position of the player. Then, the player enjoys the game of acquiring the character.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-18488

However, in the stamp rally system that uses the location information acquired by GPS or the like, the participants only go around the stamp rally route predetermined by the operator, and the route tour and the game event are integrated. No method was proposed.

According to some aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a game system, a program, or the like that can realize a process that reflects the achievement status of a game in a system that integrates route circulation and game event generation.

One aspect of the present invention includes a position information acquisition unit that acquires the position information of a player, a setting unit that sets a route for visiting a plurality of points set in a given area, and the player that moves the route. On the other hand, the game processing unit includes a game processing unit that controls an event that generates an event corresponding to the point according to the acquired position information of the player, and the game processing unit visits the plurality of points. It relates to a game system that generates an insertion event between points or inserts points between points, depending on the achievement status of the game. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above parts, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the position information of the player is acquired, and a route for visiting a plurality of points set in the area is set. Then, an event corresponding to the point of the route is generated for the player who moves the route. In this case, in one aspect of the present invention, an insertion event occurs between points or points are inserted between points depending on the achievement status of the game over a plurality of points. That is, events and points according to the achievement status of the player's game are inserted between the points. For example, it is possible to generate various types and modes of insertion events or insertion points, or to make the insertion events or insertion points non-occurrence, depending on the achievement status of the player's game. Therefore, in a system that integrates route patrol and game event occurrence, it becomes possible to realize processing that reflects the achievement status of the game.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit has the achievement status based on at least one of a point passing status, a distance information to a goal point, a distance information from a start point, and a time lapse status with respect to a time limit. May be judged.

In this way, it becomes possible to determine the achievement status of the route-walking game by using a more appropriate index, and realize the processing of event insertion and point insertion.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may generate an event related to the points as the insertion event generated between the points.

In this way, even if an insertion event occurs, for example, the relevance and continuity with the events of the previous and next points can be maintained, and the game progresses more smoothly and the player does not feel unnatural. Etc. become possible.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may generate the insertion event between points according to the degree of achievement of the event at the points.

By doing so, for example, an insertion event can be generated between points according to the degree of achievement in the event of the points before and after.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may generate an insertion event between points or insert points between points, depending on the progress of the game of the player.

In this way, it is possible to generate or not generate an insertion event or points between points according to the player's game progress, and realize a suitable adjustment process for the player's game progress. it can.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit sets at least one game element for the route, and sets an event of the game element set for the route as an event corresponding to a point of the route. It may occur, and as the insertion event, an event of a game element different from the game element set in the path may be generated.

By doing so, for example, it becomes possible to effectively utilize a game element different from the game element set in the route to realize event control in the insertion event, and various game productions and the like become possible.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit generates the insertion event between the position of the player and the point of the j + 1 when the player has passed the jth point. You may insert points.

In this way, the event or point can be inserted at an appropriate place according to the relationship between the player's position and the j + 1 point.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, when the player has passed the j-th point, the game processing unit is located at a place specified by the positional relationship between the j-th point and the position of the player. The insertion event may be generated or a point may be inserted.

In this way, the event or point can be inserted at an appropriate place corresponding to the positional relationship between the passed jth point and the position of the player.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may change the content of the insertion event according to the past game situation of the game over the points of the player.

By doing so, the content of the insertion event will change according to the past game situation of the player, and it will be possible to give diversity to the game production and the game progress.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may perform the event control for generating an event according to the achievement status.

By doing so, it becomes possible to generate an event of a type and mode according to the achievement status of the player's game, and it is possible to realize an event generation process that reflects the achievement status.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the setting unit may set a main point and a sub point along the path, and the game processing unit may generate the insertion event at the sub point. ..

By doing so, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the sub points and realize the generation processing of the insertion event and the insertion point according to the achievement status.

1 (A) to 1 (E) are explanatory views of a configuration example of the game system of the present embodiment. Configuration example of the server system of this embodiment. Configuration example of the terminal device of this embodiment. 4 (A) and 4 (B) are explanatory views of a point and route setting method. 5 (A) and 5 (B) are explanatory views of a method of setting a character on a route. 6 (A) and 6 (B) are explanatory views of a point and route setting method. 7 (A) and 7 (B) are examples of point information and route information. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are examples of event information and route selection screens. Explanatory diagram of the event control method at the point of the route. 10 (A) to 10 (C) are explanatory views of various examples of events that occur at points. An explanatory diagram of an event control method according to the passage of time within the time limit. The flowchart which shows the whole processing example of this embodiment. Explanatory diagram of event insertion and point insertion method according to achievement status. 14 (A) and 14 (B) are explanatory views of a method of generating an insertion event according to the achievement status. 15 (A) and 15 (B) are explanatory views of a method of generating an insertion event according to the progress of the game. 16 (A) and 16 (B) are explanatory views of a character setting method in an insertion event. 17 (A) and 17 (B) are explanatory views of specific examples of the insertion event generation method. Explanatory drawing of a concrete example of the generation method of an insertion event. 19 (A) and 19 (B) are explanatory views of a method of changing the content of the insertion event according to the past game situation. 20 (A) and 20 (B) are explanatory views of a method of changing the content of the insertion event according to the past game situation. The flowchart which shows the detailed processing example of this embodiment. 22 (A) to 22 (C) are explanatory views of an event generation method according to the achievement status. 23 (A) to 23 (C) are explanatory views of a sub-point setting method. 24 (A) to 24 (C) are explanatory views of a method of differentiating the event control after the subpoint event depending on whether or not the subpoint event has occurred. 25 (A) and 25 (B) are explanatory views of a method of generating an insertion event at a sub point.

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

1. 1. Game system First, a configuration example of the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 (A) to 1 (E).

In FIG. 1A, the server system 500 (game system) is communicated and connected to the terminal devices TM1 to TMn via the network 510. For example, the server system 500 is a host, and the terminal devices TM1 to TMn are clients. In the following, a case where the game system of the present embodiment and its processing are realized mainly by the server system 500 will be described as an example, but all or part of the game system and its processing will be described by the terminal devices TM1 to TMn. It may be realized. Further, in the following, each terminal device of TM1 to TMn will be appropriately referred to as a terminal device TM.

The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or a plurality of servers (management server, game server, billing server, service providing server, content distribution server, authentication server, database server, communication server, etc.). The server system 500 can provide various services for operating a community-type website or an online game, manage data necessary for executing the game, and distribute a client program and various data. As a result, for example, the terminal device TM, which is a player terminal, accesses the server system 500 in order to use the SNS (Social Networking Service) or the like, and the online game provided by the server system 500, such as a social game, can be played. It will be possible.

Network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or wireless LAN, and is a telephone communication in addition to a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN by Ethernet (registered trademark), or the like. It can include a network, a cable network, a communication network such as a wireless LAN, and the like. The communication method may be wired or wireless.

The terminal device TM (player terminal, user terminal) is, for example, a terminal having an Internet connection function (Internet connection function). Examples of these terminal device TMs include a portable communication terminal (smartphone, mobile phone) shown in FIG. 1 (B), a portable game device shown in FIG. 1 (C), and a home-use game device shown in FIG. 1 (D). Various devices such as (stationary type) or commercial game devices shown in FIG. 1 (E) can be used. Alternatively, as the terminal device TM, an information processing device such as a personal computer (PC) or a tablet computer may be used. Alternatively, as the terminal device TM, a wearable device (HMD, watch-type device, etc.) worn on a portion such as the head or arm of the player may be used.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the server system 500 (game system) of the present embodiment. The server system 500 includes a processing unit 600, an operation unit 660, a storage unit 670, and a communication unit 696. The configuration of the server system 500 is not limited to FIG. 2, and various modifications such as omitting a part of the component (each part) or adding another component can be performed. Further, each process of the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 may be realized by the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM shown in FIG. 3, which will be described later, or the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 and the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM are distributed. It may be realized by processing.

The processing unit 600 (processor) is required for game processing, game performance calculation processing, display processing, sound processing, and server based on various information stored in the storage unit 670 (database), programs, operation information, and the like. Various control processes or management processes are performed.

Each process (each function) of the present embodiment performed by each unit of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100) can be realized by a processor (processor including hardware). For example, each process of the present embodiment can be realized by a processor that operates based on information such as a program and a memory that stores information such as a program. In the processor, for example, the functions of each part may be realized by individual hardware, or the functions of each part may be realized by integrated hardware. For example, a processor includes hardware, which hardware can include at least one of a circuit that processes a digital signal and a circuit that processes an analog signal. For example, the processor may be composed of one or more circuit devices (for example, ICs, etc.) mounted on a circuit board, or one or more circuit elements (for example, resistors, capacitors, etc.). The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to the CPU, and various processors such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. Further, the processor may be a hardware circuit by ASIC. Further, the processor may include an amplifier circuit, a filter circuit, and the like for processing an analog signal. The memory (storage units 670, 170) may be a semiconductor memory such as SRAM or DRAM, or may be a register. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk device (HDD), or an optical storage device such as an optical disk device. For example, the memory stores instructions that can be read by a computer, and when the instructions are executed by the processor, the processing (functions) of each part of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100) is realized. The instruction here may be an instruction set that constitutes a program, or may be an instruction that instructs the hardware circuit of the processor to operate.

The processing unit 600 includes an input processing unit 602, an arithmetic processing unit 610, and an output processing unit 640. The arithmetic processing unit 610 includes a position information acquisition unit 611, a setting unit 612, a game processing unit 613, an authentication processing unit 617, a billing processing unit 618, a management processing unit 619, a display processing unit 620, and a sound processing unit 630. The game processing unit 613 includes an event control unit 614. As described above, each process of the present embodiment executed by each of these parts can be realized by a processor (or a processor and a memory).

The input processing unit 602 performs a process of receiving the operation information input by the operation unit 660, a process of reading the information from the storage unit 670, and a process of receiving the information via the communication unit 696 as the input process. For example, the input processing unit 602 has a process of acquiring the operation information detected by the operation unit 660, a process of reading the information specified by the read command from the storage unit 670, and an external device (terminal device, etc.) of the server system 500. The process of receiving information from the server system, etc.) via the network 510 is performed as an input process. Here, the reception process is a process of instructing the communication unit 696 to receive information, a process of acquiring the received information by the communication unit 696 and writing it to the storage unit 670.

The arithmetic processing unit 610 performs various arithmetic processes. For example, arithmetic processing such as position information acquisition processing, setting processing, game processing, management processing, display processing, or sound processing is performed.

The position information acquisition unit 611 and the setting unit 612 (the program module for the position information acquisition process and the setting process) perform the position information acquisition process and the setting process such as a point or a route, respectively. Details of these processes will be described later.

The game processing unit 613 (game processing program module) performs game processing. The game process includes a process of starting a game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing the game, a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied, and the like. Alternatively, as a game process, an object space setting process for arranging and setting a plurality of objects in the object space, a moving object process for moving (or moving) a moving object in the object space, and an image that can be seen from a given viewpoint in the object space are generated. The virtual camera control process for controlling the virtual camera of the above, the game result calculation process for calculating the game result of the player, and the like may be performed.

The authentication processing unit 617 performs player authentication processing. For example, the terminal device TM is used to authenticate the logged-in player. This authentication process is performed based on, for example, a password or account information entered by the player. The billing processing unit 618 performs various billing processes (billing determination process, billing data creation process, storage process, etc.). The billing information storage unit 676 of the storage unit 670 stores the billing information to be billed by the billing processing unit 618. The management processing unit 619 performs various management processes of the server. For example, it manages various services provided by the server and manages various information such as server management information.

For example, the player performs a predetermined procedure to acquire an account in order to use the service provided by the server system 500. By logging in by entering the password associated with the acquired account, the player can play network games, provide services on game sites, online shopping for items, exchange messages between players, and make friends. You will be able to use various services such as player registration. The management processing unit 619 also manages such player account information.

The display processing unit 620 (display processing program module) performs processing for displaying an image on a display unit such as a terminal device TM. For example, image generation data for generating the image is generated. Alternatively, control may be performed to display an image on a display unit such as a terminal device TM. The sound processing unit 630 (sound processing program module) performs processing for outputting sound from a sound output unit such as a terminal device TM. For example, sound generation data for generating the sound (voice, game sound, sound effect) is generated. Alternatively, control may be performed to output sound from a sound output unit such as a terminal device TM. Here, the image generation data for generating an image is data for displaying the image generated by the method of the present embodiment on the terminal device TM or the like, and may be the image data itself. It may be various data (display screen setting data, object data, etc.) used by the terminal device TM to generate an image. The same applies to the sound generation data generated by the sound processing unit 630.

The output processing unit 640 performs output processing of various types of information. For example, the output processing unit 640 performs a process of writing information to the storage unit 670 and a process of transmitting information via the communication unit 696 as an output process. For example, the output processing unit 640 performs a process of writing the information specified by the write instruction to the storage unit 670, and sends the information to the external device (terminal device, other server system, etc.) of the server system 500 via the network 510. Perform the process of sending. The transmission process is a process of instructing the communication unit 696 to transmit information, instructing the communication unit 696 to transmit information, and the like.

The operation unit 660 is for the system administrator (operator) to input various information.

The storage unit 670 stores various types of information. For example, various information is stored in a database format. Further, the storage unit 670 functions as a work area of the processing unit 600, the communication unit 696, and the like. The function of the storage unit 670 can be realized by a semiconductor memory, an HDD, an SDD, an optical disk device, or the like.

The storage unit 670 includes a point information storage unit 672, a route information storage unit 673, a game information storage unit 674, a map information storage unit 675, a billing information storage unit 676, and a user information storage unit 678. The point information storage unit 672 stores information on a plurality of points set in the area. For example, the point information storage unit 672 stores information in which the position of the point, the detection range information, and various flags are associated with the point ID as the point information. The route information storage unit 673 stores route information for visiting a plurality of points. For example, the route information storage unit 673 stores list information of a plurality of points constituting the route. The game information storage unit 674 stores game information including game parameters, character or item information used for game processing. The game information storage unit 674 also stores information on events that occur in the game. The map information storage unit 675 stores map information which is map information. That is, the map information of the area where the point or route is set is stored. The billing information storage unit 676 stores information on the billing process performed by the billing processing unit 618. The user information storage unit 678 stores the player's personal information (name, gender, date of birth, e-mail address, etc.) as user information (player information). For example, the player account information described above is also stored as user information. The billing information stored in the billing information storage unit 676 is associated with each account information (user ID) of each player.

The information storage medium 680 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk (CD, DVD, BD), an HDD, a semiconductor memory (ROM), or the like.

The communication unit 696 communicates with the terminal device TM or the like via a wired or wireless network 510, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor or communication firmware. ..

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the terminal device TM (player terminal, client device, game device) of the present embodiment. The configuration of the terminal device TM is not limited to FIG. 3, and various modifications such as omitting a part of the component (each part) or adding another component can be performed.

The terminal device TM includes a processing unit 100, an operation unit 160, an imaging unit 162, a storage unit 170, a display unit 190, a sound output unit 192, an I / F unit 194, and a communication unit 196.

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs game processing, game result calculation processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like based on the operation information and the program from the operation unit 160. The processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor, or a processor and a memory, similarly to the processing unit 600 of FIG. 2 described above.

The processing unit 100 includes an input processing unit 102, an arithmetic processing unit 110, and an output processing unit 140. The arithmetic processing unit 110 includes a position information detection unit 111, a setting unit 112, a game processing unit 113, a display processing unit 120, and a sound processing unit 130.

The input processing unit 102 performs a process of receiving the operation information input by the operation unit 160, a process of reading the information from the storage unit 170, and a process of receiving the information via the communication unit 196 as input processing. For example, the input processing unit 102 performs a process of acquiring the operation information detected by the operation unit 160, a process of reading the information specified by the read command from the storage unit 170, and an external device (server system, other device) of the terminal device TM. The process of receiving information from the terminal device or the like via the network 510 is performed as an input process. The position information detection unit 111, the setting unit 112, and the game processing unit 113 perform position information detection processing, setting processing of points or routes, and game processing, respectively. The display processing unit 120 performs processing for displaying an image on the display unit 190. For example, when an image is generated on the terminal device side, drawing processing is performed based on the results of various processes (application processing, game processing) performed by the processing unit 100, and an image is generated by this, and the display unit 190 displays the image. Output. When an image is generated on the server side, a process of displaying an image based on image information from the server system on the display unit 190 is performed. The sound processing unit 130 performs sound control based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100. As a result, BGM, sound effects, voice, and the like are output from the sound output unit 192. The position information acquisition processing, setting processing, game processing, management processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like of the present embodiment may be realized by processing either the server system 500 or the terminal device TM, or the server. It may be realized by the distributed processing of the system 500 and the terminal device TM. For example, in the case of a stand-alone game system that does not use a network, each process of the present embodiment is performed by the terminal device TM, which is a game system.

The operation unit 160 is for the player to input various information such as operation information, and its functions are operation buttons, direction instruction keys, analog sticks, levers, various sensors (angle speed sensor, acceleration sensor, etc.). , A microphone, or a touch panel type display.

The image pickup unit 162 (camera) captures an image of a subject, and is realized by an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS sensor and an optical system composed of a focus lens or the like.

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a semiconductor memory, an HDD, an SDD, an optical disk device, or the like. The storage unit 170 includes a point information storage unit 172, a route information storage unit 173, and a game information storage unit 174.

The information storage medium 180 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions can be realized by an optical disk, an HDD, a semiconductor memory, and the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. The information storage medium 180 is provided with a program (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part) for functioning a computer (a device including an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) as each part of the present embodiment. I can remember.

The display unit 190 outputs an image generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The I / F (interface) unit 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and the function can be realized by an ASIC or the like for I / F processing. The portable information storage medium 195 is a storage device for a player to store various types of information, and holds the storage of such information even when the power is not supplied. The portable information storage medium 195 can be realized by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, a magnetic card, or the like.

The communication unit 196 communicates with an external device such as a server system 500 or another terminal device via a network 510, and its function is hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, or This can be achieved with communication firmware.

The program (data) for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment is transferred from the information storage medium of the server system (host device) to the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) via the network and the communication unit 196. It may be delivered. The use of information storage media by such a server system can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

Then, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the server system 500 (or terminal device TM), which is a game system, has a position information acquisition unit 611 (position information detection unit 111), a setting unit 612 (setting unit 112), and a game. The processing unit 613 (game processing unit 113) is included. In the following, the case where the game system of the present embodiment is realized by the server system 500 will be mainly described as an example, but the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the game system can be realized by the terminal device TM or the server. It may be realized by the distributed processing of the system 500 and the terminal device TM.

The position information acquisition unit 611 acquires the position information of the player (user). For example, in the present embodiment, the terminal device (TM) is a device capable of detecting position information. For example, the position information detection unit 111 of FIG. 3 detects the position information. Then, the server system 500 receives the position information detected by each terminal device. As a result, the position information acquisition unit 611 can acquire the position information of the player of each terminal device. Here, the terminal device is, for example, a portable information terminal device that a player can possess. The portable information terminal device is, for example, a portable communication terminal (smartphone, mobile phone), a portable game device, a tablet PC, or the like. Alternatively, the terminal device may be a wearable device.

Here, as the position information detection method, various positioning methods such as GPS positioning, access point positioning, cell-based positioning, and beacon positioning can be assumed. GPS positioning is a positioning method using GPS, and the position is specified by receiving radio waves transmitted from a plurality of GPS satellites. Access point positioning is a positioning method that uses a wireless LAN access point such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), and identifies the current position using the access point's MAC address and location information database. .. In cell-based positioning (base station positioning), the position is specified by using a base station or the like around a portable communication terminal such as a smartphone or a mobile phone. Beacon positioning is a positioning method that uses Bluetooth (BLE (registered trademark)) beacons (iBeacon (registered trademark)), etc., and is an advertisement packet transmitted from the calling side beacon terminal installed in a store, facility, or the like. Is received by the terminal device, and the position is specified by using the ID information included in the packet. The position information detection unit 111 of the terminal device detects the position information of the terminal device by these methods. Then, the position information acquisition unit 611 of the server system 500 acquires the position information of the terminal device detected in this way as the position information of the player. The position information acquisition unit 611 of the server system 500 may directly acquire the position information of the player.

The setting unit 612 (setting unit 112; the same applies hereinafter) performs various setting processes. For example, the setting unit 612 performs at least one of the setting processing of a plurality of points and the setting processing of the route for visiting the plurality of points. Specifically, the setting unit 612 performs a process of setting a plurality of points in a given area and a process of setting a route for visiting a plurality of points in a given area. Here, the area is a real-world area. The point is, for example, a spot (place) in an area specified by location information. The route is, for example, a route on which the player is expected to move. For example, a route that goes around a plurality of points set in an area is a route, and the route is composed of a plurality of points. The operation side of the game system may set the points or routes. Alternatively, the point or route may be set based on the input information of the player. Point information such as point position information is stored in, for example, the point information storage unit 672. The route information composed of a plurality of points that the player goes around is stored in, for example, the route information storage unit 673. Note that the point information and the route information may be stored in the storage unit 670 in the form of a data structure in which they are integrated. Further, it is not always necessary to create the route information, and the route may be set using only the information of a plurality of points. For example, the route may be a virtual route that does not actually exist as the data of the route itself.

The game processing unit 613 (game processing unit 113; the same applies hereinafter) controls events that generate various events. Specifically, the setting unit 612 sets a route for visiting a plurality of points set in a given area. Then, the game processing unit 613 performs event control for the player moving on the route to generate an event corresponding to the point according to the acquired position information of the player.

For example, when the player moves on a route composed of a plurality of points, the game processing unit 613 controls an event associated with the points at the points on the route corresponding to the position of the player. For example, the game processing unit 613 performs event control such as generating an event associated with the point when the player is detected to be located at a place corresponding to the point. Whether or not the player is located at the location corresponding to the point may be determined by detecting whether or not the player is located within the detection range set for the point based on the position information of the player. This detection range is a range of a given size set to include points. For example, the range is such that the point is the center point (reference point). The size (wideness) of this detection range may be fixed or variable. For example, when the player moves outdoors, the detection range may be set to a wide range, and when the player moves indoors, the detection range may be set to a narrow range as compared with the case of outdoors. Further, the detection range may be variably set according to the game situation such as the player's game level (beginner, advanced) and the progress of the game (game progress. Whether the game is in the early stage or the final stage). For example, when the player's game level is low, for example, the detection range is widened, and when the player's game level is high, for example, the detection range is narrowed. Further, when the player's game situation is set to an advantageous situation, for example, the detection range is widened, and when the player's game situation is set to a disadvantageous setting, for example, the detection range is narrowed. Further, the event that occurs in the game processing may be stored in the storage unit 670 (game information storage unit 674) in association with each point (point ID) in which the event occurs. The event control unit 614 of the game processing unit 613 performs event control such as event occurrence. The event control may be, for example, control of event occurrence, event deletion, event content change, insertion event occurrence control, and the like.

Then, in the present embodiment, the game processing unit 613 performs a process of generating an insertion event between points or inserting points between points, depending on the achievement status of the game over a plurality of points. The achievement status of the game represents the degree of achievement of the player with respect to the achievement target of the game (game mission), and can be represented by a parameter indicating the achievement status of the game of point tour (game of route tour). That is, the game processing unit 613 performs a process of generating an insertion event between points or inserting points between points based on parameters representing the achievement status of the game (parameters such as passage status, distance, or passage of time).

For example, the game processing unit 613 generates an insertion event between points according to the achievement status of the game. For example, event control is performed so that an insertion event occurs between the point passed by the player (the most recent passing point) and the next point. Various control methods can be considered as the process of generating the insertion event. For example, an insertion event may be generated according to the positional relationship between the player's position (current position) and the next point, or an insertion event may be generated according to the positional relationship between the player's position and the nearest passing point. Alternatively, the game processing unit 613 may generate the insertion event after a lapse of a given time when it is determined that the insertion condition of the insertion event is satisfied based on the achievement status of the game. That is, the process of generating the insertion event may be based on the positional relationship or the passage of time.

Further, the game processing unit 613 inserts points between points according to the achievement status of the game. For example, a process of generating a new point as an insertion point is performed between the point passed by the player and the next point. Then, the game processing unit 613 performs event control such as generating an event at this insertion point. Various control methods can be considered as the process of generating the insertion point. For example, an insertion point may be generated according to the positional relationship between the player's position and the next point, or an insertion point may be generated according to the positional relationship between the player's position and the nearest passing point. Alternatively, the game processing unit 613 may generate an insertion point after a lapse of a given time when it is determined that the insertion condition of the insertion point is satisfied based on the achievement status of the game. That is, the process of generating the insertion point may be based on the positional relationship or the passage of time.

Further, the game processing unit 613 determines the achievement status of the game based on at least one of the point passing status, the distance information to the goal point, the distance information from the start point, and the time elapsed status with respect to the time limit. The point passing status is, for example, the number of passing points (passing degree) when a given time has passed. When a time limit is set in the point-visiting game, the point passing status is the number of points passed (passing degree) when a given time elapses within the time limit. The distance information to the goal point is, for example, information representing the distance from the player's position (current position) to the goal point. This distance may be a distance along the path, a straight line distance, or the like. The distance information from the start point is information representing the distance from the start point to the position (current position) of the player. This distance may also be a distance along the route, a straight line distance, or the like. The time lapse status with respect to the time limit indicates how much time has passed within the time limit of the game, and is, for example, the elapsed time within the time limit.

Further, the game processing unit 613 controls an event that generates an event (insertion point) related to the point as an insertion event (insertion point) that occurs between points. For example, an event related to at least one of the player's most recent passing point and the next point is generated as an insertion event. An event related to a point is an event using information (parameters, etc.) associated with the point (route). For example, an event related to a point is an event using a game element (character, item, virtual lottery machine, etc.) set in the point (route), and such an event occurs as an insertion event. That is, an event using the passed point or the game element used at the next point is generated as an insertion event. Alternatively, the insertion event is generated by using the passed point, the game parameters used in the event at the next point, and the like.

Further, the game processing unit 613 controls an event that generates an insertion event between points according to the degree of achievement of the event at the points. For example, an insertion event is generated between points according to the achievement level of the event at at least one of the player's most recent passing point and the next point. For example, an insertion event is generated between points when the player's achievement level in the event of the previous and next points (at least one point before or after) is equal to or higher than a given threshold value. Alternatively, the higher the player's achievement level in the events of the points before and after, the more the insertion event that gives the player an advantage or preferential treatment is generated.

Here, the achievement level of the event is, for example, the achievement level in a mini game generated by points. For example, the game results and the degree of clearing in mini games. For example, when the achievement level of the mini game at the points before and after is equal to or higher than a given threshold value, an insertion event is generated between the points. Alternatively, different types of insertion events are generated depending on the degree of achievement of the mini-game.

As the achievement level of the point event, various things can be assumed. For example, the achievement level may be not only the achievement level of the game that the player can play at the point event, but also the achievement level of purchasing a product or the like at a store or the like corresponding to the points. For example, the degree of achievement may be determined according to purchase information or consumption information of a product or the like. For example, when the purchase price of the product at the points before and after exceeds a given price, it may be determined that the achievement level is high and an insertion event may be generated between the points.

Further, the store may be a real space store or a virtual shop. Here, the virtual shop is a virtual shop in which the player can purchase an object to be purchased such as a character, an item, or a product by paying a consideration. This virtual shop is a shop that exists in the game space and the net site space. The virtual shop in the game space is also called an in-game shop, and it is possible to purchase items such as characters and items related to the game. The virtual shop of this game space is operated by, for example, a game maker. A virtual shop in an internet site space is a mail-order site shop operated by a mail-order maker or the like, in which mail-order products can be purchased. The consideration paid by the player in the virtual shop is, for example, virtual currency. Alternatively, the consideration paid by the player at the virtual shop may be game points earned through game play, items to be exchanged when exchanging items, cash (money), or the like.

In this embodiment, a virtual shop site is launched as an event at points. That is, virtual shops such as in-game shops and mail-order site shops will appear. The process of making a virtual shop appear is, for example, a process of making at least a purchase target that can be purchased in the virtual shop recognizable by the player. For example, it is a process of displaying (presenting) a lineup of purchase objects that can be purchased at a virtual shop to a player. Specifically, it is a process of displaying the screen of a virtual shop.

Further, the game processing unit 613 generates an insertion event between points or inserts points between points according to the progress of the game of the player. For example, when it is determined that the player's game progress is fast (when it is determined to be the first progress), an insertion event or an insertion point is generated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the progress of the game is slow (when it is determined that the progress is slower than the first progress of the second progress), the insertion event or insertion point is not generated. The game progress status indicates the progress of the player's gameplay for the point-seeking game. The game progress information is stored in the storage unit 670 in association with, for example, the user ID of the player.

Further, the game processing unit 613 sets at least one game element for the route. For example, the information of the game element is associated with the information of the route and the point. Then, as an event corresponding to the point of the route, an event of the game element set in the route is generated. Then, the game processing unit 613 generates an event of a game element different from the game element set in the path as an insertion event. For example, when the first game element is set for the route, the insertion event causes a second game element different from the first game element to appear.

Various methods can be assumed as the method for setting the game element on the route. For example, a plurality of game elements may be set in one path. In this case, the game elements that appear at each point of the route may be different. That is, a game element selected from a plurality of game elements may appear at each point. Alternatively, the game elements set in the first path and the second path may be different from each other. For example, a first game element or a first game element group is set in the first path, and a second game element or a first game element different from the first game element is set in the second path. A second game element group different from the group may be set. The same applies when the number of routes is 3 or more.

Here, the game element is an element constituting the game, and is, for example, a game display object displayed in the game. Alternatively, the game element may be a sound source that outputs voice or the like (for example, a conversation sound source, a dialogue sound source, a sound source of game sound effects, etc.). For example, one of the game elements is a character. Characters represent people, monsters, animals, robots, cars, trains, airplanes, ships, and the like. The character may be a game display object or a sound source (sound output object) that outputs only sound. Further, the character may be an item having character characteristics. Further, the game element may be a game item, a virtual lottery machine (gacha, etc.), a musical instrument used in the game, a game card, or the like.

For example, when the game element is a character, the game processing unit 613 sets at least one character for the route. Then, as an event corresponding to the point of the route, an event of the character set in the route is generated. This event may be an event due to the display object of the character or an event due to the sound source of the voice of the character. Then, the game processing unit 613 generates an event of a character different from the character set in the route as an insertion event.

Further, the game processing unit 613 generates an insertion event or sets a point between the position of the player and the point of the j + 1 when the player has passed the point of the jth (j is an integer of 1 or more). insert. For example, the jth point is the player's most recent passing point, and the j + 1th point is, for example, the point following the jth point. These jth points and j + 1th points are, for example, main points described later. Here, the position between the player's position and the j + 1 point may be in a temporal relationship or in a temporal relationship. For example, an insertion event may be generated at a sub point between the position of the player and the j + 1th point, or the sub point may be inserted between points (between the main points) as an insertion point. Alternatively, the elapsed time is counted from the timing when the condition for generating the insertion event or the insertion point is satisfied, and when a given time elapses before reaching the next j + 1 point, the insertion event or the insertion point occurs. May be generated.

Further, when the player has passed the jth point, the game processing unit 613 generates an insertion event or inserts a point at a place specified by the positional relationship between the jth point and the player's position. You may. For example, an insertion event may be generated at a place specified by a line (straight line) connecting the jth point, which is the nearest passing point, and the position of the player, or a point may be inserted (set) at that place. For example, an insert event is generated or a point is inserted at a location specified in the direction of the line. Specifically, an insertion event may be generated at a sub point selected based on the line, or the sub point may be inserted between points (between the main points) as an insertion point.

Further, the game processing unit 613 changes the content of the insertion event according to the past game situation of the game over the points of the player. For example, change the content of the insert event so that the past game status is reflected. For example, the content of the insertion event is changed based on the character information used by the player and the information on the passage status of the route (distance, time, speed). Here, the game status is, for example, the status of the player's game play, the status of the progress of the game, the status of the results of the game, and the like, and is various situations represented by, for example, the parameters of the game. The information on the game status of the player is stored in the storage unit 670 in association with, for example, the user ID of the player. The content of the insertion event may be changed according to the information of the player's action history. The player's action history includes, for example, a history of actions other than the player's gameplay. For example, the player's action history refers to various actions taken by the player at or around the point, such as the player's purchase behavior at the point store or facility, or the behavior of viewing advertisements at the store, facility or related products, etc. It is a history of. The information of the action history is stored in the storage unit 670 in association with the date and time of the action. The past game situation may be the game situation from the start of the game to the current timing, or may be the game situation in the game before the previous time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game processing unit 613 can perform event control according to the achievement status of the game over a plurality of points. For example, the game processing unit 613 generates an event corresponding to a point, deletes an event, changes the event content, or generates an insert event according to the achievement status of the game (game of point tour). Perform event control. That is, the game processing unit 613 controls events such as event occurrence, event deletion, event content change, or insertion event occurrence based on parameters representing the achievement status of the game (parameters such as passage status, distance, or passage of time). I do.

For example, when the achievement status is high (in the case of the first achievement status; the same applies hereinafter), the game processing unit 613 generates a more advantageous event for the player. On the other hand, when the achievement status is low (in the case of the second achievement status, which is lower than the first achievement status, the same applies hereinafter), a more disadvantageous event occurs for the player. For example, the game processing unit 613 changes the content of the event so as to be more advantageous to the player when the achievement status is high. On the other hand, if the achievement status is low, the content of the event is changed so as to be more disadvantageous to the player. The advantages and disadvantages here are, for example, the setting of advantages and disadvantages in a point-around game (route-around game). Further, the game processing unit 613 performs, for example, an event deletion process when the achievement status is low, and performs, for example, an insertion event generation process (insertion process) when the achievement status is high. For example, when the achievement status is low, for example, a process of deleting a part of the event at a point ahead of the player's position is performed. On the other hand, when the achievement status is high, for example, a process of generating an insertion event is performed at a place ahead of the position of the player.

Further, the game processing unit 613 controls an event that generates an event according to the achievement status of the game (point tour game). For example, depending on the achievement status, a privilege event may be generated for the player, or an unusual event may be generated. For example, when a given time elapses within the time limit, the number of points passed is greater than the given number, the distance to the goal point is shorter than the given distance, or the distance from the start point is somewhere. If it is longer than the given distance, a privilege event will occur or an unusual event will occur. In addition, when the elapsed time with respect to the time limit is shorter than the expected elapsed time, a privilege event or an unusual event occurs. The privilege event is, for example, an event that gives the player an advantage or preferential treatment. For example, a privilege event is an event in which an item can be acquired, or an event in which a boss character appears and a possessed item or the like can be acquired by defeating the boss character. An unusual event is, for example, an event in which a game element such as an item or a character having a high degree of rarity appears, or a plurality of characters are linked.

Further, the setting unit 612 sets the main point and the sub point along the route. As the sub point, for example, a point other than the main point (for example, a part or all of the points other than the main point) can be used. The sub-point may be a point that does not follow the route (a point that is separated from the route by a given distance or more) or a point that follows the route (a point on the route). For example, the setting unit 612 sets a point that generates a main event along the route as a main point among a plurality of points stored in the point information storage unit 672. Then, a point that is not set as the main point can be set as a sub point. For example, the setting unit 612 sets a point selected from a plurality of points as a main point, sets a route, and sets a point other than the main point as a sub point.

Then, the game processing unit 613 generates an insertion event (inserts an insertion point) at a sub point. For example, an insertion event is generated at a sub point between the jth point, which is the most recent passing point, and the next j + 1th point. Alternatively, the insertion event may be generated at the sub-point specified by the positional relationship between the j-th point and the position of the player.

The game processing unit 613 controls an event that generates a subpoint event corresponding to the subpoint according to the position information of the player. For example, event generation, event deletion, event content change, or event control for the occurrence of an insert event is performed. For example, the game processing unit 613 performs event control such as generating a subpoint event associated with the subpoint when the player is detected to be located at a location corresponding to the subpoint. Whether or not the player is located at a location corresponding to the sub point can be determined by detecting whether or not the player is located within the detection range set for the sub point based on the player's position information. Good. This detection range is a range of a given size set to include sub-points.

Further, the game processing unit 613 generates an event for guiding the player to the route side or a given point (given point side) as a subpoint event. Here, a given point is, for example, a main point or a sub point. However, the given point is not limited to this, and may be other than the main point and the sub point. Further, the given point may be a point other than the route. For example, as a given point, a point (guidance point) prepared on the system side as a point for guiding the player can be adopted. A subpoint event for guiding a player to a path side or a given point outputs (generates) instruction information (warning information) that instructs (prompts) the player to move to, for example, the path side or a given point side. ) It is an event to do. This instruction information is image information or audio information. For example, the instruction information is image information or voice information of a game element such as a character. For example, the character's image or voice is used to instruct (prompt, warn) to move to the path side or a given point side. Further, the subpoint event for guiding the player to the path side or a given point may be, for example, an event that vibrates the terminal device or illuminates the screen of the terminal device. For example, information that vibrates the terminal device or information that illuminates the screen is output as instruction information (warning information) at the event.

Further, the setting unit 612 sets a plurality of points for the area selected based on the map information (map screen). For example, a plurality of points are set based on past player information. It should be noted that a plurality of points may be set based on the input information of the operation side of the game system or the input information of the player, or a plurality of points may be set by automatic setting by the computer. The set point information is stored in the point information storage unit 672. Further, the setting unit 612 sets a route for visiting the plurality of points based on the set plurality of points. For example, the setting unit 612 selects a point constituting the route from a plurality of points whose information is stored in the point information storage unit 672. Then, based on the selected plurality of points, a route for visiting the plurality of points is set.

The player information is, for example, information on the game status of the player, information on the action history of the player, and the like. The player information is, for example, information associated with the user ID of the player. For example, the user information storage unit 678 stores user information (personal information) of the player in association with the user ID of the player, but the player information is also associated with the user ID and stored in the storage unit 670 (for example, user information). It is stored in the storage unit 678). For example, player information such as player game status information, player past action history information, player purchase information, player billing information, or SNS information about the player is stored in association with the user ID. For example, when performing event control at each point or setting process of a point or a route for an area, the player information of the player playing the game is read from the storage unit 670 based on the user ID of the player. Then, the event control at the point is performed based on the read player information and the player's position information, and the point or route setting process to the area is performed based on the read player information.

Further, in the present embodiment, a time limit is set for the movement of the player. This time limit may be a time limit for the entire route, a time limit for the first half route, the second half route, or the like of the route, or a time limit between points of the route. Then, the game processing unit 613 controls the event according to the passage of time within the time limit. For example, an event is generated, an event is deleted, an event content is changed, or an event is inserted according to the passage of time within the time limit. For example, an event is generated, an event is deleted, an event content is changed, or an event is inserted depending on whether or not the time limit is met.

Further, the game processing unit 613 includes events corresponding to points such as appearance events of game elements (characters, items, game cards, musical instruments, virtual lottery machines, etc., the same applies hereinafter), acquisition events of game elements, and parameter information of game elements. Change event, virtual lottery machine lottery event, or virtual lottery machine parameter information change event occurs. The appearance event of the game element is an event that causes the game element to appear, for example, when the player is located at a place corresponding to the point (for example, a place within the detection range of the point). The game element that appears may be a display object corresponding to the game element, or may be a voice source corresponding to the game element. Further, the game element acquisition event is a game event for causing the player to acquire the game element, for example, when the player is located at a place corresponding to the points. This acquisition event may be, for example, a battle event between a game element such as a player's character and a game element such as an enemy character that has appeared. Alternatively, it may be an event in which a game element is acquired as a player's possession when a given acquisition condition is satisfied. Further, the event for changing the parameter information of the game element is an event for changing the value or mode of various parameters of the game element such as a character or an item. The parameters of the game element are parameters representing the ability (attack power, defensive power, magic power, etc.), status (physical strength, hit points, durability value, etc.), attribute, state, etc. of the game element such as a character or an item. In addition, as items, various game items such as equipment such as weapons and armor, and tools for recovery of physical strength and decoration can be assumed. Further, the lottery event of the virtual lottery machine is an event in which, for example, when the player is located at a place corresponding to the points, the lottery process of the virtual lottery machine corresponding to the points is performed to make the player acquire items such as rare items. .. The event for changing the parameter information of the virtual lottery machine is an event for changing the values and modes of various parameters of the virtual lottery machine. More specifically, it is an event that changes the winning probability of the virtual lottery machine.

In the above, the case where the server system 500 of FIG. 2 performs the position information acquisition processing, the setting processing, the game processing, the display processing, the sound processing, and the like of the present embodiment has been described, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the terminal device TM of FIG. 3 may perform part or all of the position information acquisition processing, setting processing, game processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like of the present embodiment described above. In this case, the terminal device TM (or a system in which the terminal device and the server system are linked) functions as the game system of the present embodiment.

2. Method of this embodiment Next, the method of this embodiment will be described. In the following, the case where the event generated at the point is a character appearance event (character voice output event, image output event) will be mainly described as an example, but the event of the present embodiment is not limited to this. Events corresponding to points include events in which game elements other than characters (items, game cards, virtual lottery machines, musical instruments, etc.) appear, game element acquisition events, game element parameter information change events, and virtual lottery machine lottery. It may be an event, an event for changing parameter information of a virtual lottery machine, or the like.

2.1 Point, route setting, event control FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B) are explanatory diagrams of an example of a point and route setting method. For example, in this embodiment, an area is selected based on map information (map screen). For example, in the map information of FIG. 4A (for example, the map information of the metropolitan area), a plurality of areas AR1 to AR20 are set. In FIG. 4A, for example, an area (real world area) corresponding to a train station (for example, the Yamanote line) is set as areas AR1 to AR20. In the present embodiment, the area where the player plays the game (for example, the game play of the point tour) is selected based on the map information as shown in FIG. 4 (A). The selection of this area may be a selection based on the input information of the player, or may be an automatic selection by a computer. Alternatively, the area where the player plays the game may be selected in advance.

Then, in the present embodiment, a plurality of points are set for the area selected based on the map information. For example, a plurality of points are set based on player input information and past player information. In addition, a route for going around a plurality of points is set. For example, in FIG. 4B, a plurality of points are set near a local station, and routes RT1, RT2, and RT3 for circling these plurality of points are set. The area of FIG. 4B is an area selected from a plurality of areas AR1 to AR20 set in the map information (map screen) of FIG. 4A. The plurality of points may be set in advance for the area by, for example, the operator of the game system. The player information is information on the player's game status or action history, and is information associated with the player's user ID.

The route RT1 in FIG. 4A is a route starting from the point PST, going around the points PA1, PA2, PA3, PA4, PA5, and PA6 in this order, and using the point PGL as the goal point. The route RT2 is a route starting from the point PST, going around the points PB1, PB2, PB3, PB4, PB5, and PB6 in this order, and using the point PGL as the goal point. The same applies to the route RT3.

In FIG. 4B, the start points and goal points of the routes RT1, RT2, and RT3 are set to the same points, but the start points and goal points may be set to different points.

In the present embodiment, an event occurs at a point of each route of RT1, RT2, and RT3. A player who moves along a route plays a game (point tour game) in which he / she enjoys an event that occurs at each point in this way.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, an event corresponding to a point (PST, PA1 to PA6, PGL, etc.) is generated for a player moving a plurality of points according to the position information of the player. For example, a player possesses a terminal device such as a portable information terminal device (smartphone, portable game device, etc.) and moves a plurality of points (routes). When it is detected that the moving player is located at the location corresponding to the point, an event associated with that point occurs. For example, the sound corresponding to the event is output from the terminal device, or the image corresponding to the event is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device. For example, a detection range including a point (point position) is set for a point, and when it is detected that the player has entered the detection range based on the position information of the player, an event corresponding to the point is set. Occurs. The detection range is, for example, a circular shape centered on the point. The shape of the detection range is not limited to the circular shape, and may be another shape such as a rectangle.

The position information of the player is acquired by, for example, a terminal device possessed by the player that can detect the position information. The player's position information can be detected by, for example, GPS positioning, access point positioning, cell-based positioning (base station positioning), or beacon positioning. For example, in the case of an outdoor route, GPS positioning or the like is desirable. On the other hand, in the case of an indoor route, beacon positioning or the like can be adopted. For example, a beacon terminal is installed in an indoor store or facility, and the player's position information is specified by using the ID information for identifying the store or facility included in the packet from the beacon terminal.

It is desirable that the outdoor detection range, which is the point detection range when the route is outdoors, and the indoor detection range, which is the point detection range when the route is indoors, have different sizes. .. For example, it is desirable that the outdoor detection range be wider than the indoor detection range. The outdoor detection range is set so that the diameter is, for example, 10 m or more. On the other hand, the indoor detection range is set so that the diameter is, for example, 5 m or less.

Further, in the present embodiment, at least one game element is set for the route. Then, as an event corresponding to the point of the route, an event of the game element set in the route is generated. Here, the game element is, for example, a character.

5 (A) and 5 (B) are explanatory diagrams of a method of setting a character (game element in a broad sense) on a route. For example, in FIG. 5A, a plurality of characters CH1, CH2, and CH3 are set for one path. These characters CH1, CH2, and CH3 are characters that represent idols in the real world or animation, for example. For example, when the player moves on the route RT1 in FIG. 4B described above, an event occurs in which one or more characters selected from the characters CH1, CH2, and CH3 appear at each point on the route RT1. To do. For example, an event occurs in which the voice of the selected character is output from the speaker or headphone terminal of the terminal device possessed by the player. Alternatively, an event occurs in which the image of the selected character is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device.

The first player prefers the character CH1, the second player prefers the character CH2, and so on. For this reason, if only one character appears, the player's willingness to play the game diminishes if that character is not a player's favorite (if he is not a fan of that character).

In this regard, according to the method of FIG. 5A, different characters appear depending on the points at each point of the route. Therefore, it is possible to correspond to players having various tastes and tastes, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player's motivation to play a game is diminished.

In FIG. 5A, the degree of achievement of the game, the number of events generated, the time limit of the game, and the like are displayed. Achievement is the achievement of the game around the points of the route. For example, by properly generating an event at each point of the route, the degree of achievement increases. The number of events occurred is the number of events that occurred on the route. The higher the number of events, the higher the achievement level. In this game, for example, a time limit is set for the time from the start point to the goal point. The player is required to reach the goal point within the time limit.

On the other hand, in FIG. 5B, different characters are set for the routes RT1, RT2, and RT3. For example, the character CH1 is set in the route RT1, the character CH2 is set in the route RT2, and the character CH3 is set in the route RT3.

Then, when the player selects the route RT1 on the route selection screen of FIG. 5B, the character CH1 is selected as the escort character of the player. As a result, when the player moves on the route RT1 shown in FIG. 4B, an event in which the character CH1 appears at each point on the route RT1 occurs. For example, an event occurs in which the sound of the character CH1 is output or the image of the character CH1 is displayed at each point.

On the other hand, when the player selects the route RT2 on the route selection screen of FIG. 5B, the character CH2 is selected as the escort character of the player. As a result, when the player moves on the route RT2 shown in FIG. 4B, an event in which the character CH2 appears at each point on the route RT2 occurs. For example, at each point, an event occurs in which the sound of the character CH2 is output or the image of the character CH2 is displayed. Similarly, when the player selects the route RT3, the sound of the character CH3 is output or an image is displayed at each point of the route RT3.

By doing so, each player selects a route in which the character he / she likes is set, so that his / her favorite character appears at each point of the route, and the player's preference / preference can be adjusted. It will be possible to respond.

6 (A) and 6 (B) are explanatory views of an example of a method for setting a plurality of points and routes. For example, the information of points P11 to P55 of FIG. 6A is stored in the point information storage unit 672 of FIG. These points P11 to P55 are set at each point in the area as described with reference to FIG. 4 (B). As an example, these points are set at various points such as stores, facilities, famous places, tourist spots, parks, stations, bus stops, intersections, toilets, parking lots, police boxes, utility poles or trees. Then, in the present embodiment, the point selected from these points P11 to P55 becomes the path for the player to move. For example, by selecting points P11, P21, P31, P41, P51, P52, P53, P54, and P55, the route RT1 on which the player moves is set. In this case, the point P11 becomes the start point and the point P55 becomes the goal point. Further, by selecting points P11, P12, P13, P14, P15, P25, P35, P45, and P55, the route RT2 on which the player moves is set. In this case as well, the point P11 becomes the start point and the point P55 becomes the goal point. The same applies to the route RT3. The start point and goal point may be different for each route.

Here, in FIG. 6A, all the points on the route are set as the points on the route to generate an event, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, in FIG. 6B, points P21, P41, P52, and P54 are points on the route RT4, but are not set as points on the route RT4. That is, in FIG. 6B, points P11, P31, P51, P53, and P55 are set as route points, and an event occurs at each of these points.

In FIG. 6B, points P11, P31, P51, P53, and P55 may be set as main points, and points P21, P41, P52, and P54 may be set as sub points. At the main point, the main event, the main event, occurs. On the other hand, at the sub point, a sub point event, which is a sub event, occurs. The sub point is, for example, a point selected from points other than the main point. For example, in FIG. 6A, points P24, P32, P42, P43 and the like can be set as sub points.

FIG. 7A is an example of point information. This point information is stored, for example, in the point information storage unit 672 of FIG. In the point information of FIG. 7A, for example, the point ID (point identification information) is associated with the point name, position, detection range information, main / sub flag, type, various attribute information, and the like. The name of the point is, for example, information (for example, a store name, a facility name, etc.) representing the name of the point where the point is set. The position of the point is information detected by various positioning methods such as GPS positioning, access point positioning, and cell-based positioning. The detection range information is information (for example, size) for defining the detection range set at the point. The main / sub flag is a flag for switching whether a point is used as a main point or a sub point. The point type is information that specifies the type of point (for example, outdoor point, indoor point, etc.). Attribute information is various types of information other than these.

FIG. 7B is an example of route information. This route information is stored, for example, in the route information storage unit 673 of FIG. In this route information, for example, route ID (route identification information) is associated with list information of points of the route. By using this route information, it is possible to specify the points constituting the route and the order of the points.

FIG. 8A is an example of event information. In this event information, the event content (voice, image information, etc.), the point ID of the point where the event occurs, and the like are associated with the event ID (event identification information).

The data structures of the point information, the route information, and the event information are not limited to those illustrated in FIGS. 7 (A), 7 (B), and 8 (A), and various modifications can be performed.

FIG. 8B is an example of a route selection screen. For example, as shown in A1 of FIG. 8B, a plurality of routes are prepared in advance by the system side (operator side). For example, a route for visiting ramen shops, a route for visiting anime sanctuaries, and a route for visiting sweets stores. For example, in the route of visiting ramen shops, points are set for each ramen shop in the area. In the route around the anime sanctuaries, points are set for each anime sanctuary in the area. In the route for visiting sweets stores, points are set for each sweets store in the area. For example, when the user selects the route for visiting the anime sacred sites in A1 of FIG. 8B and selects the game start icon for A2, the game for visiting the anime sacred sites starts. The player moves along the route while searching for each animation sanctuary, which is the point of the route. At the point of each anime sanctuary, an event corresponding to that anime sanctuary will occur. For example, an event occurs in which a character corresponding to the anime sanctuary appears.

In this case, an advertising contract or the like is concluded between the store or facility set in the route and the operation side of the game system. Then, when the player visits the store or facility at the point of the route to eat or purchase a product, a part of the amount paid by the player at the store or facility is used as an advertising fee or the like to operate the game system. You may pay back to the side.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of an event control method at a route point. In FIG. 9, the route RT by the points P1, P2, and P3 is set. The player moves in the order of points, such as point P2 next to point P1, point P2 next to point P3, and so on. Then, an event in which the character CH1 appears occurs at the point P1, an event in which the character CH2 appears at the point P2, and an event in which the character CH3 appears at the point P3. That is, in FIG. 9, a plurality of characters CH1, CH2, and CH3 are set for one path RT as described with reference to FIG. 5 (A), and a character selected from these characters appears at each point. To do.

Specifically, at point P1, an event occurs in which the line of the character CH1 "Let's go to the main street" is output. The output of the dialogue may be the output of the voice of the dialogue or the output of an image such as the text of the dialogue. For example, in the case of voice output, the voice "Let's go to the main street" of the character CH1 is output from the speaker or headphone terminal of the terminal device possessed by the player. In the case of image output, the text "Let's go to the main street" or the image of the character CH1 is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device. At this time, an image in which the motion of the character CH1 changes according to the content of the dialogue may be displayed.

When the player moves on the route RT and arrives at the point P2, an event occurs in which the line of the character CH2 "Arrive at the main street. Should have gone to the right" is output. In this game, for example, a scenario element of chasing a specific pet or person by a player and a character in the game space is included. Here, the dialogue informs the player that a particular pet or person has gone to the right. Then, when the player further moves along the route RT and arrives at the point P3, an event occurs in which the self of the character CH3 is output, "It looks like I went over there. A big tree is messing around." In this way, the player moves the route according to the instruction of the character's dialogue.

Here, CD1, CD2, and CD3 are set as the conditions for clearing the event at each of the points P1, P2, and P3. Each condition is cleared by arriving at the point safely according to the instruction of the character. Then, when the condition is cleared, the degree of achievement described in FIG. 5 (A) increases. In this case, the achievement level may be increased each time the conditions of CD1, CD2, and CD3 are cleared, or each time the two conditions are cleared, for example, CD1 and CD2, and CD2 and CD3. You may increase the degree.

In addition, it is considered difficult for the player to accurately follow the route RT with only a small amount of information such as the character's dialogue output. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, an auxiliary point such as P3'may be set in the vicinity of the point P3 in addition to the point P3, for example. At the auxiliary point P3', a condition CD3'that is the same as or similar to the condition CD3 of the point P3 is set. In this way, even if the player deviates slightly from the route RT and passes the point P3'instead of the point P3, the scenario of the game can be appropriately advanced.

In this embodiment, various events can be assumed as the events that occur at each point. For example, the event at each point includes a game element appearance event, a game element acquisition event, a game element parameter information change event, a virtual lottery machine lottery event, a virtual lottery machine parameter information change event, and the like. is there.

For example, in FIG. 10A, characters CM1, CM2, CM3, and CM4 are arranged at points P1, P2, P3, and P4. When the player moves along the route RT and arrives at each of the points P1, P2, P3, and P4, the characters CM1, CM2, CM3, and CM4 arranged at each point appear. That is, the appearance event of the character which is a game element occurs. In addition, an event of a battle between these characters CM1, CM2, CM3, and CM4 and, for example, a player's own character also occurs. Then, when the player wins, the player can acquire the characters CM1, CM2, CM3, CM4 and their possessed items. That is, an acquisition event for characters and items that are game elements occurs. If the match is won, the parameter information of the player's own character is changed. For example, the parameter value such as the experience value of the character possessed by the player increases. In this way, the event of changing the parameter information of the possessed character, which is a game element, also occurs.

Further, in FIG. 10B, items IT1, IT2, IT3, and IT4 are arranged at points P1, P2, P3, and P4. When the player arrives at each point P1, P2, P3, P4 safely without making a mistake in the route, these items IT1, IT2, IT3, and IT4 appear, and the player can acquire these items. That is, an item appearance event or acquisition event, which is a game element, occurs. In this case, items IT1, IT2, IT3, and IT4 may be acquired on condition that the mission at each point is cleared. Alternatively, the parameter information of the items IT1, IT2, IT3, and IT4 may be changed according to whether or not the mission has been cleared and the degree of clearing. That is, a change event of the parameter information of the item which is a game element occurs.

Further, in FIG. 10C, virtual lottery machines GA1, GA2, GA3, GA4 such as gacha, which are game elements, are arranged at points P1, P2, P3, and P4. When the player arrives at each point P1, P2, P3, P4, the lottery play of these virtual lottery machines GA1, GA2, GA3, GA4 becomes possible. That is, a lottery event of the virtual lottery machine occurs. In this case, the parameter information of the virtual lottery machine may be changed on condition that the mission at each point is cleared. Specifically, the probability of winning a rare item in the virtual lottery machine is changed. Alternatively, the type of rare item hit by the virtual lottery machine may be changed. That is, a change event of the parameter information of the virtual lottery machine occurs.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a first half route RTF (for example, an outward route) and a second half route RTL (for example, a return route) may be set as routes. For example, the start point PST and the goal point PGL are set, or the intermediate point PFM between the PST and PGL is set. Intermediate point PFM is also an intermediate goal. The first half route RTF is between the start point PST and the intermediate point PFM, and the second half route RTL is between the intermediate point PFM and the goal point PGL.

For example, at the start point PST, an event ES occurs in which the line of the character CH1 "I'm going" is output (at least one of the voice output and the image output; the same applies hereinafter). As a result, the player starts moving on the route.

In the present embodiment, a time limit is set for the movement of the player, and event control is performed according to the passage of time within the time limit.

For example, in FIG. 11, the time limit TLF is set for the first half route RTF, and the time limit TLL is set for the second half route RTL. For example, when the movement of the player in the first half route RTF is slow and the time limit TLF is likely to be exceeded, for example, an event EF2 occurs in which the line of the character CH2 "I'm late. Good luck" is output at the point PF2. If the player cannot reach the intermediate point PFM within the time limit TLF, an event ETF that outputs the line of the character CH3 "Sorry. First half battle time up" occurs.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the event control is performed according to the passage of time within the time limit TLF. That is, the event EF2 occurs when the time elapses that the time limit TLF is likely to be missed. If the time limit TLF is not actually met, an event ETF will occur. Also in the latter half route RTL, if the time limit TLL is not met, an event ETL such as "Hurry up because the live starts" occurs on the terminal device of the player. This virtual telephone event is an event in which a pseudo telephone sound is output from the terminal device instead of actually receiving a call. As described above, even in the latter half route RTL, event control is performed according to the passage of time within the time limit TLL. By doing so, it becomes possible to realize appropriate event control according to the passage of time within the time limit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the event control in the second half route RTL is performed according to the situation of the game of the player's point tour in the first half route RTF. For example, in FIG. 11, when the player is in a game situation (achievement situation) in which the time limit TLF of the first half route RTF is not met, the above-mentioned event ETF occurs. Then, in the case of the game status (achievement status) of the first half route RTF, an event EL1 in which the line of the character CH3 called "second half battle fight" is output occurs at the point PL1 of the second half route RTL. This event EL1 is an event that encourages and cheers the player who missed the time limit TLF of the first half route RTF. By doing so, it becomes possible to realize event control in the second half route RTL that reflects the game situation of the first half route RTF.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an overall processing example of the present embodiment. First, the area selection screen is displayed (step S1). For example, the area selection screen (map information) as shown in FIG. 4A is displayed on the terminal device of the player. Then, it is determined whether or not the player has selected the area (step S2), and if selected, the point information corresponding to the selected area is read out (step S3). For example, in FIG. 4A, when the player selects a desired region from the regions AR1 to AR20, the information of the points set in that region is read out from the point information storage unit 672 of FIG. Then, based on the player's input information and the player information (player's game status, action history), a plurality of points and a route around the plurality of points are set (step S4). For example, the routes RT1, RT2, and RT3 as shown in FIG. 4B are set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player has started the game (step S5). For example, in FIG. 5B, when the player selects a route (for example, RT1) corresponding to a character (for example, CH1) that he / she likes and instructs the start of the game, the game starts.

When the game starts, the player's position information is acquired (step S6). For example, the player's terminal device capable of detecting the position information acquires the player's position information by using GPS positioning, access point positioning, cell-based positioning, beacon positioning, or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the position of the player is within the detection range of the points (step S7). That is, based on the acquired position information, it is determined whether or not the player is located within the detection range of the points. Then, when the player is located within the detection range of the point, an event corresponding to the point is generated (step S8). For example, an event as described in FIG. 9 is generated. Then, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S9). For example, when the player arrives at the goal point or the time limit has passed, it is determined that the game is over and the process is terminated.

2.2 Event insertion and point insertion according to achievement status In the stamp rally system, which is the conventional technology described above, participants only go around the stamp rally route predetermined by the operator, and the route tour and the game. No method has been proposed to fuse the events of. In addition, the stamp rally system aims to accurately go around the course of the stamp rally and properly stamp and collect at each spot, so the route that participants go around is fixed in place, and the picture It was one-sided.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the player moves along the route, a game event occurs at each point as described with reference to FIG. As a result, it is possible to realize a game system that integrates route patrol and game event generation. Further, in the present embodiment, in such a game system, processing is performed that reflects the achievement status of the player's point-touring game (route-circling game).

For example, in FIG. 13, the player plays a point-circling game in which points are moved from the start point PST to points P1, P2 ... Pn-1, Pn, Pn + 1, Pn + 2, Pn + 3, and the goal is aimed at the point PGL. I'm playing. Then, at each of these points, various events as described with reference to FIG. 9 occur.

Then, in FIG. 13, the player (PL) has passed the point Pn. In this case, in the present embodiment, processing such as event control at points after Pn + 1 is performed according to the achievement status of the player's point tour game. Specifically, events and points are inserted according to the achievement status of the game. For example, depending on the achievement status of the game, an insertion event different from the event generated at the points Pn + 1 to PGL is processed to be generated between the points. Alternatively, depending on the achievement status of the game, a process of inserting points other than the points Pn + 1 to PGL is performed between the points. In this way, after points Pn + 1, insertion events and insertion points will be generated according to the achievement status of the game up to that point. Therefore, in a system that integrates route patrol and game event occurrence, it is possible to realize processing that reflects the achievement status of the game.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the achievement is achieved based on, for example, the point passing situation, the distance LGL to the goal point PGL, the distance LST from the start point PST, or the time elapsed state with respect to the time limit. Judge the situation. Then, based on the achievement status, an insertion event occurs between points and points are inserted between points.

Here, the point passing situation is, for example, the number of points passed within a given time. For example, based on the number of points passed within a given elapsed time from the start of the game, the achievement status of the player's game is determined, and events and points are inserted. For example, when the number of points passed within a given time exceeds a given number, it is judged that the achievement status is high, and an event (privilege event) advantageous to the player is generated. For example, if the number of points passed exceeds a given number (for example, 5) at a timing when a given time (for example, 10 minutes) has passed from the start of the game, it is judged that the achievement status is high, and a given number is given. If it does not exceed the number, it is judged that the achievement status is low.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the distance LGL to the goal point PGL is, for example, the distance from the position of the player (PL) to the goal point PGL, and this distance LGL is the distance along the route RT. It may be a straight line distance. For example, at a timing when a given time (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed from the start of the game, it can be determined that the shorter the distance LGL to the goal point PGL, the closer the player is to the goal point PGL. It is judged that the achievement status is high.

The distance LST from the start point PST is, for example, the distance from the start point PST to the position of the player (PL), and this distance LST may be a distance along the route RT or a straight line distance. May be good. For example, at a timing when a given time (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed from the start of the game, the longer the distance LST from the start point PST, the more it can be determined that the player has moved away from the start point PST. , It is judged that the achievement status of the game is high.

The time lapse status with respect to the time limit is, for example, a situation regarding how much time has passed with respect to the time limit when the time limit is set in the game around points. For example, when the time of 15 minutes (given time) elapses with respect to the time limit of 30 minutes, for example, the number of points of 1/3 of the total number of points (the number of points of the first ratio) is cleared. If not, it is judged that the achievement status is low, for example, if the number of points of 2/3 of the total number of points (the number of points of the second ratio) is cleared, the achievement status is high. Can be judged.

In this way, if the achievement status is judged according to the point passing status, the distance to the goal point, the distance from the start point, or the time lapse with respect to the time limit, a more appropriate index can be used to play the point tour game. It will be possible to judge the achievement status and realize appropriate event insertion and point insertion processing.

2.3 Generation of insertion event In this embodiment, event control for generating an insertion event is performed according to the achievement status of the player's game. For example, event control that generates an insert event between points is performed. Specifically, for example, by inserting points between points and generating an event at the inserted points, the process of generating an insertion event between points is realized.

For example, in FIG. 14A, the achievement status of the game of the player (PL) who has passed the point Pn is determined. Then, the insertion event EVI is generated at the point PI according to the achievement status. For example, when it is determined that the achievement status is high, the insertion event EVI is generated. Specifically, the insertion event EVI is generated between the point Pn and the next point Pn + 1. For example, by inserting a point PI between the points Pn and Pn + 1 and generating an event at this point PI, the insertion event EVI generation process is realized. When this point PI is a sub point described later, the insertion event EVI is generated at this sub point PI. Alternatively, the insertion event EVI may be generated provided that a given time has elapsed after the player has passed the point Pn. For example, the insertion event EVI is generated when a given time elapses before the player reaches point Pn + 1.

If such an insertion event is generated, for example, when it is judged that the achievement status of the player's game is high, a larger number of events than usual may be generated, an event advantageous to the player may be generated, or a normal event may be generated. Then, it becomes possible to generate an event that the player cannot experience. Alternatively, when it is determined that the achievement status of the player is low, it is possible to carry out a modification in which the insertion event is generated. For example, an insertion event may be generated to encourage a player who has a low achievement status of the game to complete the game. For example, an insertion event may be generated to assist the player in clearing the game.

In the present embodiment, the event insertion and the point insertion are performed according to the achievement status of the game, but in the following, the case of inserting the event according to the achievement status of the game will be mainly described as an example. For example, in FIG. 14A, the insertion event EVI is generated between the points by inserting the point PI between the points, but it is also possible to carry out the modification so that the event is not generated at the insertion point between the points. .. For example, the insertion point does not generate a game event, but by adding the insertion point to the path that the player goes around, the point that the player should go around on the path is changed. By doing so, the point composition of the route changes according to the achievement status of the game, and various routes can be provided to the player.

By the way, in the present embodiment, an event related to the point is generated as an insertion event that occurs between the points. For example, an insert event related to the latest passing point or the next point is generated. Specifically, an insertion event is generated in which a game element such as a character that appears at the latest passing point or the next point appears.

For example, in FIG. 14B, an event EVn in which the character CH1 appears is set for Pn, which is the nearest passing point of the player (PL). On the other hand, for Pn + 1, which is the next point, an event EVn + 1 in which the character CH2 appears is set. That is, the points Pn and Pn + 1 are associated with the events EVn and EVn + 1 in which the characters CH1 and CH2 appear, respectively. This association can be realized by using event information as shown in FIG. 8A, for example.

In this case, in FIG. 14B, characters CH1 and CH2 appear in the insertion event EVI (insertion point PI) that occurs based on the achievement status. That is, both the character CH1 appearing at the point Pn and the character CH2 appearing at the point Pn + 1 appear, and an event related to the points Pn and Pn + 1 occurs as an insertion event EVI between the points. In the insertion event EVI, only the character CH1 at the point Pn may appear, or only the character CH2 at the point Pn + 1 may appear.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the insertion event EVI, the line "Go straight as it is" of the character CH1 at the previous point Pn is output. In addition, the line "If you go as it is, you can meet me again" of the character CH2 of the next point Pn + 1 is output. As described above, in FIG. 14B, the characters CH1 and CH2 related to the points before and after appear at the insertion event EVI, and the dialogue, the image of the character, and the like are output.

In this way, when the insertion event EVI occurs, the relevance and continuity with the events EVn and EVn + 1 at the preceding and following points Pn and Pn + 1 can be maintained. Therefore, it is possible to proceed with the game more smoothly and without the player feeling unnatural.

In this embodiment, an insertion event may be generated between points according to the degree of achievement of the event at the points. For example, in FIG. 14B, an insertion event EVI is generated between points Pn and Pn + 1 according to the achievement level of the event at the player's nearest passing point Pn and the next point Pn + 1. For example, when the achievement level of one of the points Pn and Pn + 1 is equal to or higher than a given threshold value, or when the achievement level of an event at both points Pn and Pn + 1 is equal to or higher than a given threshold value. , The insertion event EVI is generated between points Pn and Pn + 1. For example, when the achievement level is 100%, the insertion event EVI is generated. This achievement may be the achievement of a game such as a mini game played by the player at points Pn and Pn + 1, or the achievement of purchasing a product or the like at points Pn and Pn + 1. For example, when at least one of the game results at points Pn and Pn + 1 is equal to or higher than a given result, the insertion event EVI is generated. Alternatively, the insertion event EVI is generated when the purchase price of at least one of the points Pn and Pn + 1 is equal to or greater than a given price.

Further, in the present embodiment, event control for generating an insertion event (insertion point) is performed according to the progress of the game of the player. For example, depending on the progress of the game, an insertion event (insertion point) is generated or an insertion event (insertion point) is not generated.

For example, in FIG. 15A, it is determined that the game progress of the player (PL) is slow. For example, a player who has passed points Pn has not passed the expected number of points within a given time (for example, when a given time has elapsed from the start of the game), or the distance to the goal point is , If the distance is farther than the expected distance or the distance traveled from the start point is shorter than the expected distance, it is judged that the progress of the game is slow. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15A, the insertion event (insertion point) does not occur.

On the other hand, in FIG. 15B, it is determined that the player's game progress is fast. For example, the player who has passed the point Pn has passed the expected number of points within a given time (when a given time has elapsed from the start of the game), or the distance to the goal point is assumed. If the distance is shorter than the expected distance or the distance traveled from the start point is longer than the expected distance, it is judged that the progress of the game is fast. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15B, an insertion event (insertion point) occurs between points Pn and Pn + 1.

In this way, for a player whose game progress is slow, the insertion event (insertion point) is not generated as shown in FIG. 15A, so that the game progress is further delayed. Can be prevented. On the other hand, for a player whose game progress is fast, an insertion event (insertion point) is generated as shown in FIG. 15B to delay the game progress so that the game progress does not become too fast, and the game progress. Can be adjusted. That is, it is possible to realize a suitable adjustment process for the player's game progress.

Further, in the present embodiment, at least one character (game element in a broad sense) is set for the route, and an event of the character set in the route is generated as an event corresponding to the point of the route. Then, as an insertion event, an event of a character different from the character set in the route is generated.

For example, in FIG. 16A, a character CH1 is set for the route RT1, and when the player selects the route RT1, the character CH1 accompanies the player as an escort character. That is, at the point of the route RT1, the event of the character CH1 set in the route RT1 will occur. By doing so, for example, an event of the player's favorite character can be generated at each point of the route RT1.

That is, when the character CH1 is set as the escort character in the route RT1 as shown in FIG. 16A, as shown in FIG. 16B, at the points Pn-1, Pn, Pn + 1, and Pn + 2 of the route RT1, at the points Pn-1, Pn, Pn + 1, and Pn + 2. The character CH1 appears, and the dialogue, the image of the character, and the like are output.

Then, in such a situation, when it is determined that the insertion event EVI (insertion point PI) occurs based on the achievement status of the player's game, the path RT1 is set as shown in FIG. 16 (B). A character CH2 different from the character CH1 appears at the insertion event EVI (insertion point PI). That is, the character CH2, which is not selected as the escort character in FIG. 16A, appears in the insertion event EVI, and the dialogue, the image of the character, and the like are output.

By doing so, for example, it is possible to effectively utilize the character CH2 that is not set in the path RT1 and output the dialogue, the image, and the like in the insertion event EVI. Then, the character CH1 set on the route RT1 and the character CH2 not set on the route RT2 appear alternately, so that various game effects can be produced.

Next, an example of a specific method for generating an insertion event (insertion point) will be described. For example, in the present embodiment, when the player has passed the jth point, an insertion event is generated (points are inserted) between the player's position and the j + 1th point.

For example, in FIG. 17 (A), the player (PL) has passed the point Pn (the j-th point in a broad sense) of the route RT. At the point Pn, the event EVn has occurred. Then, in FIG. 17B, the position of the player that has passed the point Pn is PPS. In this case, the insertion event EVI is generated (the point PI is inserted) between the player's position PPS and the point Pn + 1 (in a broad sense, the j + 1th point). By doing so, the insertion event EVI (insertion point PI) can be generated between the points Pn and Pn + 1.

The point PI that generates the insertion event EVI is, for example, a point on the path of points Pn and Pn + 1. For example, the point specified by the positional relationship between the player's position PPS and the point Pn + 1 is defined as the point PI (insertion point PI) at which the insertion event EVI occurs. Alternatively, when it is determined that the condition for generating the insertion event (insertion point) is satisfied at the position PPS, the time lapse counting process is started at that timing, and at the timing when the given time has elapsed, the insertion event EVI ( Insertion point PI) may be generated. For example, the insertion event EVI is generated at the timing when a given time elapses before reaching the point Pn + 1.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the player has passed the jth point, the insertion event EVI is generated (inserts the point) at a place specified by the positional relationship between the jth point and the player's position. You may.

For example, in FIG. 18, the player has passed the point Pn, and the position of the player that has passed the point Pn is PPS. In this case, the insertion event EVI is generated (the point PI is inserted) at the position specified by the positional relationship between the point Pn (the jth point) and the position PPS of the player. For example, when the direction connecting the point Pn and the player's position PPS is set to DRI, an insertion event EVI is generated (insert the point PI) at a place separated from the position PPS by a distance LI, for example, on a line along the direction DRI. To do. In this way, the insertion event EVI can be generated (point PI is inserted) at a position that reflects the positional relationship between the most recently passed point Pn and the player's current position PPS. Assuming that the player moves in the direction of the DRI, the time lapse counting process is started at the position PPS, and the insertion event EVI is generated at the position on the line along the directional DRI at the timing when the given time has elapsed. (Insert point PI) may be used.

Further, in the present embodiment, a process of changing the content of the insertion event is performed according to the past game situation of the game over the points of the player.

For example, in FIG. 19A, the player (PL) has passed the points Pn-2, Pn-1, and Pn of the route RT, and the game events EVn-2, EVn-1, and EVn occur at each point. doing. At these events EVn-2, EVn-1, and EVn, for example, a character, an item, or a virtual lottery machine appears, and the player can play, for example, a character or item acquisition game, a game against a character, or a virtual lottery machine. Enjoy the lottery game.

Further, in FIG. 19A, there is no delay in the passing status of points Pn-2 and Pn-1, but there is a delay in the passing status of points Pn-1 and Pn. The delay in the passage status of points is a delay with respect to the expected passage time of points. The passing status of these points corresponds to the past game status of the player. On the other hand, in FIG. 19B, there is a delay in both the passing status of points Pn-2 and Pn-1 and the passing status of points Pn-1 and Pn.

Then, as shown in FIG. 19A, in the case of a game situation in which there is no delay in the passing status of points Pn-2 and Pn-1, but there is a delay in the passing status of points Pn-1 and Pn, the insertion is performed. In the event EVI, for example, the line of the character CH1 "may be a little late" is output.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19B, in the case of a game situation in which both the passing status of points Pn-2 and Pn-1 and the passing status of points Pn-1 and Pn are delayed, the insertion event EVI For example, the line "I'm very late. Hurry up" is output.

As described above, in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the content of the insertion event EVI is changed according to the point passing situation which is the past game situation of the player. That is, in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the content of the dialogue of the character CH1 in the insertion event EVI is different, and the process of changing the content of the insertion event EVI is performed according to the game situation. ..

Further, in FIG. 20A, the game situation is such that the character CH2 appears at the event EVn at the point Pn and the character CH2 is used. In this case, in the insertion event EVI, the character CH2 used in the previous event EVn appears, and for example, the line "Hurry" is output.

Further, in FIG. 20B, it is said that the character CH1 appears and the character CH1 is used at the event EVn-1 at the point Pn-1, the character CH2 appears at the event EVn at the point Pn, and the character CH2 is used. It is in the game situation. In this case, in the insertion event EVI, both the character CH1 used in the event EVn-1 and the character CH2 used in the event EVn-2 appear. Then, for example, the dialogue of the character CH1 "Hurry up" is output, and the dialogue of the character CH2 "Good luck" is output.

As described above, in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the content of the insertion event EVI is changed according to the information of the character used, which is the past game situation of the player. That is, in FIGS. 20A and 20B, the number of characters appearing in the insertion event EVI and the content of the dialogue are different, and the process of changing the content of the insertion event EVI is performed according to the game situation. ing.

In this way, the content of the insertion event will change in various ways according to the player's past game situation. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to the game production and the game progress, and it is possible to realize a point tour game that is hard to get tired of.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a detailed processing example of the present embodiment. First, it is determined whether or not the player has passed the points (step S11). Then, when the points are passed, the achievement status of the point tour game such as the point passing status, the distance to the goal point, the distance from the star point, or the time elapsed status with respect to the time limit is determined (step S12). That is, the achievement status as described with reference to FIG. 13 is determined.

Next, it is determined whether or not the achievement status has reached a given status (step S13). For example, it is determined whether the achievement status is high (first achievement status) or low achievement status (second achievement status) (step S14). For example, the number of points passed in a given time is greater than the given number, the distance to the goal point is shorter than the given distance at a given timing, or the distance from the start point is given. If it is longer than the distance of, it is judged that the achievement status is high. Then, event control for generating an insertion event (inserting a point) according to the achievement status is performed (step S15). For example, event control for the occurrence of an insertion event as described with reference to FIGS. 14 (A) to 20 (B) is performed.

2.4 Occurrence of events according to achievement status In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), event control for generating events according to achievement status is performed. For example, in FIG. 22 (A), an event EVm (m and n are integers such that m> n) is generated at the point Pm according to the achievement status of the game of the player (PL) passing the point Pn. There is. For example, if the number of points passed at a given time exceeds a given number and it is judged that the achievement status is high, an event (privilege event) that is advantageous to the player is generated. Or raise an event that does not normally occur.

By doing so, it becomes possible to generate an event of a type and mode according to the achievement status of the player's game so far, and it is possible to realize an insertion event generation process that reflects the achievement status.

For example, in FIG. 22B, an event EVm in which a rare item, a rare character, or a boss character appears is generated as an event advantageous to the player. This allows the player to acquire rare items and rare characters that are normally difficult to obtain. Also, by defeating the boss character that appeared in the event EVm, the player will be able to acquire possessed items with a high degree of rarity.

Further, in FIG. 22C, as an event advantageous to the player, an event EVm in which a virtual lottery machine (gacha) in which an item having a high winning probability or a high rarity is hit appears is generated. The player can acquire an item with a high degree of rarity with a high probability by performing a lottery process using a virtual lottery machine at the event EVm generated at the point Pm.

The event that occurs when it is determined that the achievement status is high is not limited to the event that is advantageous to the player, and for example, a special event that does not normally occur may occur. For example, even when one character CH1 is selected as the escort character as shown in FIG. 5B, if it is judged that the achievement status of the game is high, the three characters CH1, CH2, and CH3 appear at the same time. Or an event that appears in conjunction with it may occur.

Further, when it is determined that the achievement status of the player's game is low, for example, an event (penalty event) that is disadvantageous to the player may occur. For example, when it is determined that the achievement status is low, these items and characters are prevented from appearing in the event of the point where the rare item, rare character or boss character is scheduled to appear. Alternatively, when it is judged that the achievement status is low, the winning probability of the virtual lottery machine that appears in the point event is lowered, or an item with a not so high rarity is hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, event control such as event deletion, event content change, and insertion event occurrence may be performed according to the achievement status of the game. For example, in FIG. 13 described above, when it is determined that the achievement status of the player (PL) that has passed the point Pn is low, a part of the events (events at the points Pn + 1, Pn + 2, Pn + 3, ...) That occur after that is selected. You may perform the process of deleting. In this way, a beginner player with a low degree of achievement of the game can clear the game within the time limit by reducing the number of events that occur thereafter. Further, for example, when it is determined that the achievement status of the player who has passed the point Pn is high, the content of the event that occurs thereafter may be changed to the content that is advantageous to the player. Alternatively, if it is determined that the achievement status is low, the content of the event that occurs after that may be changed to the content that is disadvantageous to the player. As described above, various methods can be assumed as the event control method according to the achievement status of the game.

2.5 Subpoints In this embodiment, a method of setting main points and subpoints along a route is adopted. Then, according to the position information of the player, event control for generating a subpoint event corresponding to the subpoint is performed. For example, a subpoint event is generated when the player is detected to be located at a location corresponding to a subpoint. Then, the insertion event (insertion point) described with reference to FIGS. 14A to 21 is generated at, for example, this sub-point.

First, the details of the method for setting the main point and the sub point will be described. For example, in FIG. 23A, points P1 and P2 along the route RT are set as main points. Then, at the main points P1 and P2, the main point events EV1 and EV2 occur.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (A), for example, a sub point PS is set at a position away from the route RT. Then, at the sub point PS, the sub point event EVS occurs.

23 (B) and 23 (C) are explanatory views of an example of a method for setting a main point and a sub point. In FIG. 23B, points P11, P21, P31, P41, P42, P43, and P44 along the route RT are set as main points. In this case, for example, as shown in B1 of FIG. 23B, points P12, P13, P14, P22, P23, P24, P32, P33, and P34 other than the main points P11 to P44 can be set as sub points. Alternatively, as shown in B2, among the points shown in B1, only the points P13, P14, P23, and P24 farther from the route RT may be set as sub points.

Further, the sub point does not have to be a point away from the route RT, and may be a point along the route RT. For example, in FIG. 23C, points P11, P41, and P44 along the route RT are set as main points. At these points P11, P41, and P44, a main point event occurs. On the other hand, the points P21 and P31 shown in B3 and the points P42 and P43 shown in B4 are points along the route RT, but are set not as main points but as sub points. Then, a subpoint event occurs at points P21, P31, P42, and P43. As described above, various setting modes can be assumed as the setting of the sub point.

Then, in the present embodiment, as a subpoint event, for example, an event for guiding the player to the route side or a given point is generated. For example, in FIG. 23A, a sub point PS is set at a position away from the route RT. Then, when the player comes to the position of the sub point PS, a sub point event EVS in which the character's dialogue such as "return to the original place" is output occurs. That is, an event for guiding the player to the route RT side (or a given point side) occurs. In this way, it is possible to call the player who has moved to a position deviated from the route RT to the route RT side.

Further, in the present embodiment, the event control of the event that occurs after the subpoint event is different depending on whether or not the subpoint event has occurred. For events that occur after the subpoint event, event control that reflects the contents of the subpoint event is performed.

For example, in FIG. 24 (A), at the main point P1 of the route RT, an event EV1 in which the line "here, here" is output occurs, and at the main point P2, the line "let's enter this store" is output. Event EV2 is occurring. These events EV1 and EV2 are main point events.

On the other hand, in FIG. 24B, the player has moved away from the path RT and has come to the position of the sub point PS. In this case, a subpoint event EVS that outputs a warning line "return to the original path" is generated, so that the player returns to the route RT.

Then, in FIG. 24C, the player who has returned to the route RT has arrived at the main point P2 of the route RT. In this case, after the line of the character CH2 saying "I often returned" is output, the event EV2 in which the line of the character CH1 "I'm late, but let's enter this store" is output occurs.

For example, in the case of FIG. 24A in which the subpoint event EVS does not occur, the line of the character CH1 "Let's enter this store" is output at the point P2.

On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 24 (C) in which the subpoint event EVS is generated, the line of the character CH1 "I was late, but let's enter this store" is output at the point P2. The content of the event EV2 is different from that of the case of 24 (A). That is, the event control of the event EV2 that occurs after the subpoint event EVS differs depending on whether or not the subpoint event EVS has occurred. Specifically, the content of the dialogue of the character CH2 is different, and the content of the event is changed.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 24C, when a subpoint event occurs, event control that reflects the occurrence of the subpoint event can be realized.

Further, in the subpoint event EVS of FIG. 24 (B), the line "return to the original path" by the character CH2 is output, and in the event EV2 of FIG. 24 (C), the same character CH2 "returns well". Is output.

That is, in the case of FIG. 24A, the character CH2 does not appear in the event EV2, but in FIG. 24C, the character CH2 who speaks the dialogue in the subpoint event EVS appears in the event EV2. And the content of the line of the character CH2 in the event EV2, "I often returned", also reflects the content of the line in the subpoint event EVS, "Return to the original path".

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the event EV2 that occurs after the subpoint event EVS, the event control that reflects the contents of the subpoint event EVS is performed. That is, the content of the dialogue in the subpoint event EVS is reflected in the dialogue in the event EV2. In this way, when a subpoint event occurs, event control that reflects the content of this subpoint event can be realized.

Then, in the present embodiment, the generation of the insertion event (insertion of points) is realized by effectively utilizing the method using such sub points.

For example, in FIG. 25 (A), the player (PL) has passed the point Pn and is moving toward the next point Pn + 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), a sub point PS is set on the path RT between the main point Pn and the point Pn + 1. That is, as shown in FIG. 23C, sub points P21, P31, P42, and P43 are set on the route RT, and normally no event occurs at these points, only the main points P11, P41, and P44. The event is supposed to occur in.

Then, when it is determined that the insertion event generation condition (insertion point generation condition) is satisfied based on the achievement status of the player's game, the insertion event occurs at the sub point PS as shown in FIG. 25 (B). EVI occurs. That is, the insertion event EVI occurs at the sub point PS set between the main points Pn and Pn + 1. In other words, the sub point PS is inserted as an insertion point between the main points Pn and Pn + 1.

By doing so, it becomes possible to effectively utilize the sub points and realize the insertion event generation processing (point insertion processing) according to the achievement status. For example, by setting a plurality of sub points between the main points at fine intervals, it is possible to realize more detailed and appropriate insertion event generation processing (point insertion processing).

Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as described above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications that do not substantially deviate from the novel matters and effects of the present invention are possible. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, in a specification or drawing, a term (character, item, game card, virtual lottery machine, etc.) described at least once with a different term (game element, etc.) in a broader sense or synonymous means any part of the specification or drawing. Can be replaced with the different term. In addition, position information acquisition processing, event control processing, game processing, point and route setting processing, achievement status judgment processing, event insertion according to achievement status, point insertion processing, etc. are also limited to those described in this embodiment. However, methods equivalent to these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

TM1-TMn, TM terminal device,
AR1-AR20 area, RT, RT1-RT3 route,
PST, PGL, PA1-PA6, PB1-PB6, PC1-PC6 points,
P11-P55, P1-Pn + 3 points, EV1-EVn + 2 events,
PI, PS point, EVS insertion event,
PL player, CH1-CH3, CM1-CM4 characters,
IT1-IT4 items, GA1-GA4 gacha,
100 processing unit, 102 input processing unit, 110 arithmetic processing unit, 111 position information detection unit,
112 setting unit, 113 game processing unit, 120 display processing unit, 130 sound processing unit,
160 operation unit, 162 imaging unit, 170 storage unit, 172 point information storage unit,
173 Route information storage unit, 174 game information storage unit, 180 information storage medium,
190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 194 I / F unit,
195 Portable information storage medium, 196 Communication unit,
500 server system, 510 network, 600 processing unit,
602 Input processing unit, 610 arithmetic processing unit, 611 position information acquisition unit,
612 setting unit, 613 game processing unit, 614 event control unit,
617 Authentication Processing Department, 618 Billing Processing Department, 619 Management Processing Department,
620 display processing unit, 630 sound processing unit,
660 operation unit, 670 storage unit, 672 point information storage unit,
673 Route information storage, 674 Game information storage, 675 Map information storage,
676 Billing information storage unit, 678 Player information storage unit,
680 information storage medium, 696 communication unit

Claims (12)

The location information acquisition unit that acquires the location information of the player,
A setting unit that sets a route to go around multiple points set in a given area,
A game processing unit that controls an event that generates an event corresponding to the point according to the acquired position information of the player for the player moving on the route.
Including
The game processing unit
Depending on the achievement status of the game over the plurality of points, an insertion event is generated between the points or points are inserted between the points .
The game processing unit
At least one game element is set for the route, and an event of the game element set for the route is generated as an event corresponding to the point of the route.
A game system characterized in that an event of a game element different from the game element set in the path is generated as the insertion event. The location information acquisition unit that acquires the location information of the player,
A setting unit that sets a route to go around multiple points set in a given area,
A game processing unit that controls an event that generates an event corresponding to the point according to the acquired position information of the player for the player moving on the route.
Including
The game processing unit
Depending on the achievement status of the game over the plurality of points, an insertion event is generated between the points or points are inserted between the points .
The game processing unit
When the player has passed the j-th point, the insertion event is generated or the point is inserted at a place specified by the positional relationship between the j-th point and the position of the player. Game system. In claim 1 or 2 ,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that the achievement status is determined based on at least one of a point passing status, a distance information to a goal point, a distance information from a start point, and a time elapsed status with respect to a time limit. In any of claims 1 to 3 ,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that an event related to the point is generated as the insertion event generated between the points. In There either the claims 1 to 4,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that the insertion event is generated between points according to the degree of achievement of the event at the points. In any of claims 1 to 5 ,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that the insertion event is generated between points or points are inserted between points according to the game progress of the player. In any of claims 1 to 6,
The game processing unit
A game system comprising generating or inserting the insertion event between the player's position and the j + 1 point when the player has passed the jth point. In any of claims 1 to 7 ,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that the content of the insertion event is changed according to the past game situation of the game over the points of the player. In any of claims 1 to 8 ,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized by performing the event control for generating an event according to the achievement status. In any of claims 1 to 9 ,
The setting unit
Set the main point and the sub point along the route,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that the insertion event is generated at the sub point. The location information acquisition unit that acquires the location information of the player,
A setting unit that sets a route to go around multiple points set in a given area,
As a game processing unit that controls an event that generates an event corresponding to the point according to the acquired position information of the player for the player moving on the route.
Make your computer work
The game processing unit
Depending on the achievement status of the game over the plurality of points, an insertion event is generated between the points or points are inserted between the points .
The game processing unit
At least one game element is set for the route, and an event of the game element set for the route is generated as an event corresponding to the point of the route.
A program characterized in that an event of a game element different from the game element set in the path is generated as the insertion event. The location information acquisition unit that acquires the location information of the player,
A setting unit that sets a route to go around multiple points set in a given area,
As a game processing unit that controls an event that generates an event corresponding to the point according to the acquired position information of the player for the player moving on the route.
Make your computer work
The game processing unit
Depending on the achievement status of the game over the plurality of points, an insertion event is generated between the points or points are inserted between the points .
The game processing unit
When the player has passed the j-th point, the insertion event is generated or the point is inserted at a place specified by the positional relationship between the j-th point and the position of the player. Program to be.

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