JP6900208B2 - Game system and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

In recent years, there is a puzzle game as a popular game genre. For example, a puzzle game in which characters are freely combined to form a deck and the characters forming the deck fight against an enemy is known. This game is popular because you can enjoy two elements at the same time: an RPG (role-playing game) -style battle game and a puzzle game that make the deck look like a party.

Further, recently, a technique for adding a new game property has been disclosed in a game in which such a puzzle game and a game in which a game progresses according to the situation of a puzzle game such as a battle game are executed in parallel. Some of them have appeared (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-8941

However, in the game system described in Patent Document 1 and the like, basically, actions such as attacks in the battle game become more sophisticated, complicated and powerful in proportion to the number of specified puzzle objects. The freshness has faded, and it is becoming necessary to devise a game in order for players to enjoy it for a long time.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to change the designation of a puzzle object based on a slide operation input, so that the player can specify a puzzle. It is an object of the present invention to provide the interest and strategy associated with the variation, and as a result, to provide a game system capable of improving the interest of the game.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program for accepting slide operation input to a touch panel having a given screen and controlling a battle game using a puzzle game based on the received slide operation input.
It is a condition determined by the combination in which a plurality of puzzle objects displayed in a matrix on the screen are arranged in a concatenated manner and is associated with the player character in the battle game, and is a condition for the enemy character of the player character. A management means that manages a storage means in which an activation condition for invoking a given action is stored.
The first detection process for detecting the first change from the state in which the touch operation is not input to the screen to the state in which the touch operation is input is performed, and the first detection process is performed after the first change is detected. A second detection process for detecting a second change to a state in which the touch operation input to the screen is not input when the touch operation input when the change in is detected is continued and the slide operation input is executed. Touch operation input detection processing means,
Based on the slide operation input from the first change to the second change, a predetermined number of identical puzzle objects displayed in a matrix on the screen are connected and arranged. When a puzzle object having an attribute is specified, whether or not the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input satisfies the activation condition stored in association with the player character to activate the action. A detection means that executes the detection process to be detected, and
A control means for controlling the battle game by activating the given action of the player character when it is detected by the detection process that the activation condition is satisfied.
It has a configuration that makes the computer function as.

With this configuration, the present invention provides, for example, information and actions of puzzle objects specified by slide operation input such as the number of objects with the same attributes specified from puzzle objects arranged in a matrix and their shapes. Based on the activation conditions associated with the player character to be determined, the player character related to the attributes of the puzzle object can determine actions against the enemy character, such as hitting, magic, or recovery.

Therefore, in the present invention, since the information about the puzzle object can be changed by the slide operation input of the player, the activation conditions can be changed for each of a plurality of player characters, or the player character can be activated at a given timing. The conditions can be changed.

As a result, the present invention allows the player to change the designation of the puzzle object rather than simply designating a large number of objects. It is possible to provide the interest and strategy associated with the variation, and to improve the interest of the game as compared with the case where the puzzle objects are simply specified or many of them are specified.

In addition, "touch operation input" and "slide operation input" are
(1) Direct touch operation or slide operation on the touch panel with the user's finger,
(2) Indirect touch operation or slide operation on the touch panel executed via a device such as a pointing device, and
(3) Recognize by detecting a pseudo operation (including contact and non-contact) on the touch panel without detecting the operation input by directly and indirectly touching or sliding the touch panel. Touch operation or slide operation,
Is also included.

In particular, the pseudo touch operation or slide operation is, for example,
(3A) A plurality of irradiation units formed at one end of the touch panel at regular intervals in the vertical and horizontal directions by irradiating a light beam such as infrared rays parallel to the touch panel surface at a position close to the touch panel surface, and each irradiation unit. A pair is formed, and a plurality of sensors provided at the other end of the touch panel facing each irradiation unit and receiving each irradiated light beam block the light beam when it comes into contact with or approaches the touch panel. Touch operation or slide operation that detects vertical and horizontal coordinates and recognizes them based on the detected coordinates, and
(3B) A touch operation or slide operation in which a camera for capturing the display surface of the touch panel is provided, the user detects the position coordinates in contact with or close to the touch panel by the camera, and recognizes the position coordinates based on the detected position coordinates.
It includes a touch operation or a slide operation that recognizes by detecting that the touch panel is actually touched or brought close to the touch panel by using a detecting means having a shape different from that of the touch panel.

Further, the "plurality of puzzle objects displayed in a matrix" indicates, for example, an object arranged in a matrix cell composed of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and "a plurality of puzzle objects are concatenated with each other". "Information determined by the arranged combinations" refers to information that defines a plurality of puzzle objects that are continuously arranged in adjacent rows or columns. However, in the matrix shape composed of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, it is not necessary for each cell to be formed in the same shape such as the same height and the same width, and the height and width are formed unevenly. It may not be arranged linearly on the top, bottom, left and right of adjacent squares.

For example, the information includes the number of objects of a plurality of puzzle objects, the shape formed by connecting the puzzle objects in a matrix, the sliding order of the puzzle objects, and the type of the puzzle object (the same type). Of the information (things and combinations of different types), at least the shapes formed by connecting puzzle objects are included.

Then, in the "when the puzzle object is specified", for example, not only when the puzzle object is completely specified by the slide operation input, but also when the puzzle object is continuously specified by the slide operation input, and This includes the case where a puzzle object is specified and it is confirmed and deleted.

Further, the "attribute" includes, for example, displayly identifiable characteristics such as color, shape (including size), and type (for example, when they have the same mark), and "same". The "attribute" means that at least one attribute is the same even when a plurality of attributes are defined in one puzzle object.

In addition to the above, the "given action" includes, for example, a player character in a battle game such as a striking action in a battle game, an action of performing magic, and a recovery action of recovering game parameters such as physical strength and life. Includes all actions performed according to the enemy character.

In addition, "whether or not the activation conditions are satisfied" means
(1) The activation condition stored in the storage means determined by the combination of the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input and the combination of one or more puzzle objects displayed in a matrix. The information matches,
(2) The information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input includes the information of one or more activation conditions stored in the storage means, or
(3) The information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input includes the information of a plurality of activation conditions stored in the storage means.
Is shown.

In particular, the storage means may include information on a plurality of activation conditions, and in this case, whether or not the information on the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input is provided for each activation condition. Is detected.

Further, the activation conditions may be predetermined in the game, or may be set by the player using items or cards. Then, when the activation condition is not detected, even if the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input is used to advance the game such as an attack based on a predetermined value or a specified number of objects or the occurrence of a given effect. Alternatively, control may be performed so as not to execute any game processing.

(2) Further, the present invention
The detection means
When a predetermined number of puzzle objects having the same attribute arranged in a concatenated manner are specified, the activation condition of the player character having the character attribute associated with the object attribute of the specified puzzle object is described. It has a configuration to execute the detection process.

With this configuration, the present invention further imposes restrictions on the designation of puzzle objects by associating them with the player attributes of the player character, raises the difficulty level in examining the strategy, and improves the enjoyment of the game. be able to.

The "player character having the player attribute associated with the object attribute of the puzzle object" is, for example, a player character having the same attribute as the attribute of the puzzle object (when the attribute of the puzzle object is red, the attribute of the player character is Red), a player character with attributes similar to the attributes of the puzzle object (when the attributes of the puzzle object are red, the attributes of the player character are red), or a player character with attributes related to the attributes of the puzzle object (red) If the attribute of the puzzle object is water, the attribute of the player character may be a water fairy) or any other player character having attributes related to the attributes of the puzzle object.

(3) Further, the present invention
The activation conditions stored in the storage means include a shape formed by connecting a plurality of puzzle objects in the plurality of puzzle objects formed in a matrix, the number of objects in the plurality of puzzle objects, and the puzzle object. The order in which the puzzle objects are slid by the slide operation input of the above, and the shape formed by connecting at least the puzzle objects among the types of the puzzle objects are included.
The detection means
Based on the slide operation input from the first change to the second change, when a predetermined number of puzzle objects having the same attributes arranged in a concatenated manner are specified, the slide operation input is input. It has a configuration that executes the detection process for detecting whether or not the information of the puzzle object satisfies the activation condition.

With this configuration, the present invention allows players to, for example, hit, magic or recover, depending on the number of objects of the same attribute specified from among the puzzle objects arranged in a matrix, their shape, slide order or type of puzzle object. Since the action of the character against the enemy character can be determined, the player can specify the puzzle object aiming at a predetermined number and shape rather than specifying a large number of objects.

It should be noted that "the activation condition stored in the storage means includes, at least, a shape formed by connecting puzzle objects" means that, at a minimum, the shape formed by connecting puzzle objects is defined. Indicates that it should be included, and the number of objects in multiple other puzzle objects, the order in which they were slid by the slide operation input of the puzzle objects, and the types of puzzle objects are included even if they are included. It does not have to be.

(4) Further, the present invention
In the storage means, an action type indicating the type of the given action and an activation condition for invoking the given action are stored in association with each other.
The detection means
When the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input by the detection process satisfies the activation condition, the player character character activates the action type stored in association with the fulfilled activation condition. Determined as the action type,
The control means has a configuration in which an action in the determined action type is activated as the given action of the player character to control the battle game.

With this configuration, the present invention can determine the action type to be activated in the player character related to the attribute of the puzzle object based on the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input. Therefore, for example, the present invention is arranged in a matrix. Based on the information about the puzzle object such as the number of objects with the same attribute specified from the puzzle objects and their shapes, it is possible to determine the action of the player character against the enemy character such as hitting, magic, or recovery.

That is, in the present invention, since the information about the puzzle object can be changed by the slide operation input of the player, the type of action can be changed according to the enemy character according to the intention of the player.

The "action type" is, for example, a player character depending on an enemy character in a battle game such as a striking action in a battle game, an action of executing magic, and a recovery action of recovering game parameters such as physical strength and life. Shows the types of various actions to be performed.

(5) Further, the present invention
The detection means
When the detection process detects that the information about the puzzle object specified in the slide operation input satisfies the plurality of activation conditions, the action type defined in association with each of the detected activation conditions. Each of the above is determined as an action type to be activated by the player character character.

With this configuration, the present invention allows the player character to perform a plurality of actions, so that a continuous action such as a continuous attack or a special move attack or a special action composed of a plurality of actions (special effect) Including), it is possible to control the behavior of the player character, and by these, a large effect can be produced by invoking the behavior.

Therefore, the present invention can have a strategy for generating continuous actions and the like, and can improve the fun of the game.

(6) Further, the present invention
The storage means stores the activation conditions for each player character.
The detection means
When it is detected by the detection process that the information about the puzzle object specified in the slide operation input satisfies the activation condition corresponding to a plurality of player characters, it is defined in association with the detected activation condition. It has a configuration in which each of the action types of each player character is determined as each action type activated by each player character.

With this configuration, the present invention can control the actions of a plurality of player characters, so that the actions of the respective player characters can be performed by the plurality of player characters as interlocking actions such as combo attacks (including special effects). Controlling, and by these, can produce great effects by invoking actions.

(7) Further, the present invention
The computer as a synthesis processing means for executing a synthesis process of synthesizing a player character desired by the player with another player character or item provided by a given process and acquiring a synthetic player character having new characteristics. To make it work further,
The storage means has at least one of an activation condition different from that of the non-synthetic player character and an effect different from the effect when the action is activated from the non-synthetic player character for the synthetic player character for each action type. One is remembered,
The detection means
The activation condition for the synthetic player character having the information matching the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input is detected, and the activation condition is detected.
It has a configuration in which an action type defined in association with the activation condition for the detected synthetic player character is determined as an action type to be activated by the player character character.

With this configuration, in the case where the player character that activates the action is a synthetic player character, the action type is determined by the activation conditions for the synthetic player character, or the effect of the activation for the synthetic player character is produced. Therefore, it is possible to positively utilize the synthesis process.

For example, the present invention can set a plurality of activation conditions for a synthetic player character and make it easier to activate a given action than a non-synthetic player character.

Therefore, the present invention can extend variations to the game and improve the interest of the game.

The "other player character or item provided by a given process" is, for example, a player character or item designated by a player or another player, a lottery process such as a gacha, a mini game, a bonus game, or the like. Indicates a player character or item acquired by another game.

Further, the “item” refers to, for example, a currency, a weapon, or a tool used by a player or a player character in a game.

(8) Further, the present invention
When a predetermined number of puzzle objects having the same attributes are specified by the slide operation input, information on an action satisfying the activation condition is displayed at a position related to the slide operation input or a position related to the player character. It has a configuration that causes the computer to function as a display control means.

With this configuration, the present invention can notify the player of information regarding the action to be activated during the slide operation input, so that the player's operation can be assisted and the operability can be improved.

In the present invention, when a battle game is played using a plurality of player characters, it is preferable to display the information related to the action at a position related to the corresponding player character.

The position related to the slide operation input is, for example, a position on the puzzle object that has already been specified, a position on the slide operation (for example, a position where the first change is detected (slide operation input start position), or a second change. Detected position (position where touch operation input is currently executed)
) Position or their vicinity.

Then, it is suggested that the position regarding the player character is, for example, a position where the player character is displayed such as a deck or a battle area where a battle game is executed, a predetermined position on the screen, and an action of the player character. Indicates a given position within the game screen, or their vicinity.

Further, the "information about the action of the action type" includes, for example, the action type of the action to be activated, the number of designated objects, and the information about the target player character such as the character name and the ability.

(9) Further, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game system that accepts slide operation inputs to a touch panel having a given screen and controls a battle game using a puzzle game based on the received slide operation inputs.
It is a condition determined by the combination in which a plurality of puzzle objects displayed in a matrix on the screen are arranged in a concatenated manner and is associated with the player character in the battle game, and is a condition for the enemy character of the player character. A management means that manages a storage means in which an activation condition for invoking a given action is stored, and a management means.
The first detection process for detecting the first change from the state in which the touch operation is not input to the screen to the state in which the touch operation is input is performed, and the first detection process is performed after the first change is detected. A second detection process for detecting a second change to a state in which the touch operation input to the screen is not input when the touch operation input when the change in is detected is continued and the slide operation input is executed. Touch operation input detection processing means to perform
Based on the slide operation input from the first change to the second change, a predetermined number of identical puzzle objects displayed in a matrix on the screen are connected and arranged. When a puzzle object having an attribute is specified, whether or not the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input satisfies the activation condition stored in association with the player character to activate the action. A detection means that executes the detection process to be detected, and
When it is detected by the detection process that the activation condition is satisfied, the control means for activating the given action of the player character to control the battle game, and
Has a configuration.

With this configuration, the present invention provides, for example, information and actions of puzzle objects specified by slide operation input such as the number of objects with the same attributes specified from puzzle objects arranged in a matrix and their shapes. Based on the activation conditions associated with the player character to be determined, the player character related to the attributes of the puzzle object can determine actions against the enemy character, such as hitting, magic, or recovery.

Therefore, in the present invention, since the information about the puzzle object can be changed by the slide operation input of the player, the activation conditions can be changed for each of a plurality of player characters, or the player character can be activated at a given timing. The conditions can be changed.

As a result, the present invention allows the player to change the designation of the puzzle object rather than simply designating a large number of objects. It is possible to provide the interest and strategy associated with the variation, and to improve the interest of the game as compared with the case where the puzzle objects are simply specified or many of them are specified.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus in one Embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal apparatus in one Embodiment. It is an example of the figure which shows the appearance structure of the terminal apparatus in one Embodiment. It is an example of the activation condition table data stored in the storage unit in one embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the designation of the puzzle object in the puzzle game of one Embodiment, and the action type determination process of each player character in a battle game based on it. It is a figure for demonstrating the game of one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the activation condition detection process executed in the 1st game control part of 1 Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) for demonstrating the activation condition detection process executed in the 1st game control part of 1 Embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram (No. 3) for explaining an activation condition detection process executed in the first game control unit of one embodiment. It is a figure (the 4) for demonstrating the activation condition detection process executed in the 1st game control part of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the support display in the action type determination process of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the action control processing of a player character including the activation condition detection processing based on the slide operation input in the battle game which includes the puzzle game of one Embodiment (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the action control processing of a player character including the activation condition detection processing based on the slide operation input in the battle game including the puzzle game of one Embodiment (the 2).

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

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

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

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service for allowing a user to play a game by using a terminal device 20 which is communicated and connected via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 functions as an SNS server that provides a communication type service.

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

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

Unlike existing online games, social games do not require dedicated client software and include games that can be used only with a Web browser and an SNS account.

Further, the server device 10 may provide an online game that can be connected to another user's terminal (smartphone, personal computer, game machine, etc.) via a network and can share the same game progress online at the same time. You may provide a game in which a game can be executed by each terminal device 20 and can be executed in conjunction with a server device 10 for a specific process in the game.

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

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the server device 10 is a user of the terminal device 20 (that is, a player who executes a game) with respect to interlocking with another player (for example, when a player character of another player is used). Receives input information based on the operation of, and executes game processing linked with other players based on the received input information.

Then, in this case, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 provides the terminal device 20 with the game processing result received from the server device 10 so as to be viewable by the user. Is processed.

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

Further, the terminal device 20 executes the game processing by the game program provided by the server device 10, or acquires the game control information processed by the server device 10 and executes the game processing or the acquired game control. Run an informed game.

Further, the terminal device 20 includes a Web browser capable of browsing a Web page (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , A Web browser function for transmitting user operation data to the server device 10 and the like may be provided, various processes for providing a game screen to the user may be executed, and the user may execute the game.

In particular, the terminal device 20 performs a predetermined process on the server device 10 that functions as an SNS server by using the API for interlocking with other players (for example, when a player character of another player is used). It has a configuration in which the player information 146 managed by the server device 10 that functions as an SNS server is acquired and the game is executed.

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

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional block of the server device 10 of the present embodiment. Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 communicates with an input unit 120 for use by an administrator or other input, a display unit 130 for performing a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 in which predetermined information is stored, a terminal device 20, or another device. It includes a communication unit 196 that performs the communication unit 196, a processing unit 100 that executes processing mainly related to the game to be provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

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

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

The information storage medium 180 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. , Or a memory (ROM) or the like.

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

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in a database.

Further, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 includes a main storage unit 142 that mainly functions as a work area, game information 144 that indicates information about the game to be provided, player information 146 that indicates information about each player, and Various other information necessary for game calculation is stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the present embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server will be described as an example, but the server device 10 is formed separately as a game server and an SNS server. May be good. Further, each process of the game of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially or wholly performed by the terminal device 20.

The game management unit 104 is linked with the terminal device 20, and based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20, each player executes game processing related to a puzzle game or a battle game, and each user's game. It manages player information including characters and various items used by each user such as progress status and item management.

[3] Terminal device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 20 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an example of a diagram showing the appearance configuration of the terminal device 20 in the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 5 shows an example of activation condition table data stored in the storage unit of the present embodiment. Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 3 are omitted.

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

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

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

For example, the pseudo touch operation or slide operation is
(1) A plurality of irradiation units formed at one end of the touch panel 12 at regular intervals in the vertical and horizontal directions by irradiating a light beam such as infrared rays parallel to the touch panel surface at a position close to the touch panel surface, and each irradiation unit. And a plurality of sensors provided at the other end of the touch panel facing each irradiation unit and receiving each irradiated light beam, the light beam is emitted when the touch panel 12 is in contact with or close to the touch panel 12. Touch operation or slide operation that detects the blocked vertical and horizontal coordinates and recognizes them based on the detected coordinates, and
(2) A touch operation or slide operation in which a camera for capturing the display surface of the touch panel 12 is provided, the user detects the position coordinates in contact with or close to the touch panel 12, and recognizes the position coordinates based on the detected position coordinates.
Etc. Includes a touch operation or a slide operation recognized by actually touching the touch panel 12 or detecting it in close proximity to the touch panel 12.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the display screen (display) 12 shown in FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B) is a stack of a liquid crystal display and a touch panel for detecting a contact position of a player (operator, user). It is a touch panel type display. That is, in the present embodiment, the display screen 12 functions as the input unit 260 and also as the display unit 290.

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

Further, the input unit 260 may include buttons, levers, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, and the like capable of inputting operation information (operation signals) other than the indicated position.

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

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

The player information 273 includes, for example, information about the player character managed (owned) by each player such as the type of the player character and its ability (hereinafter, referred to as "player character information"), and is set when the game is executed. Information about the deck to be played (hereinafter referred to as "deck information") is included.

The game data storage unit 274 is provided with table data in which a plurality of types of actions such as attacks that are activated when a battle game is executed (hereinafter referred to as "action types"), their activation conditions, and the effects of each action are defined. (Hereinafter, referred to as "trigger condition table data") is stored.

In particular, the activation condition table data is stored for each player character defined in the player information 273, and is switched and used for each target player character. Then, in each activation condition table data, an object in which a puzzle object having the same attribute is specified in a puzzle game executed to determine the action of each player character in the battle game for each one or more action types. The activation condition for determining whether or not the corresponding action such as the shape formed on the puzzle game area can be activated is defined by the number and the number of the objects.

For example, in the activation condition table data, as shown in FIG. 5, each player character is associated with each action type.
(1) Number of puzzle objects specified by slide operation input,
(2) A shape formed by connecting a plurality of puzzle objects in a matrix-like array of puzzle game areas in a plurality of puzzle objects specified by slide operation input (hereinafter, referred to as "slide operation shape"). as well as,
(3) The slide order of the puzzle objects specified by the slide operation input (hereinafter referred to as "slide order"), and
(4) Effects caused by invoking actions,
Is stipulated.

In addition, in FIG. 5, the activation condition table data 1 in which the player character ID is "001" and the specified number of objects (the minimum number specified by the puzzle objects of the same attribute to determine the action type) is "3". The data example of is shown, and the condition ID "001" defines that the number of objects is "3", the slide operation shape is "straight", and the slide order of the puzzle objects is from top to bottom. And, as an effect, it is shown that the attack power is 10.

Further, at least the slide operation shape may be specified in each activation condition defined in the activation condition table data.

Then, in addition to the above, each activation condition may include a type of puzzle object such as having an attribute or the same mark.

Further, the game data storage unit 274, in principle, stores action group table data for each player character, but stores all available single action group table data (ie, in the corresponding player). You may be.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with an external device (for example, a host device or another terminal device), and its functions include hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, and a program. It can be realized by such as.

The terminal device 20 receives and receives the programs and data for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium of the server device 10 and the storage unit 270 via the network. The program or data may be stored in the information storage medium 280 or the storage unit 270. The case where the terminal device 20 functions by receiving the program or data in this way can also be included in the scope of the present invention.

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

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

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

In particular, the processing unit 200 of the present embodiment includes an object space setting unit 210, a touch detection processing unit 211, a display control unit 212, a first game control unit 213, a second game control unit 214, and a movement processing unit 215. , A virtual camera control unit 216, a game management unit 217, a synthesis processing unit 218, a drawing unit 220, and a sound processing unit 230. Further, a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

For example, the touch detection processing unit 211 of the present embodiment constitutes the touch operation input detection processing means of the present invention, and the display control unit 212 constitutes the display control means of the present invention. Further, for example, the first game control unit 213 of the present embodiment constitutes the detection means of the present invention, and the second game control unit 214 constitutes the control means of the present invention. Further, for example, the game management unit 217 constitutes the management means of the present invention, and the synthesis processing unit 218 constitutes the synthesis processing means of the present invention.

The object space setting unit 210 is a variety of objects (sprites, billboards) that represent objects (puzzle objects, player objects, moving objects, enemy objects), movement paths, buildings, trees, pillars, walls, maps (topography), and other display objects. , An object composed of primitive surfaces such as a polygon, a free curved surface, or a subdivision surface) is arranged and set in an object space (that is, a game space).

Specifically, the object space setting unit 210 determines the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of the object (model object), and rotates the object (model object) at the position (X, Y) or (X, Y, Z). Arrange objects by angle (rotation angle around the X, Y axis) or (rotation angle around the X, Y, Z axis).

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

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

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

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

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

For example, the touch detection processing unit 211 acquires a contact position (two-dimensional contact position coordinates) in a contact detection area (touch panel) for detecting a player's contact operation (that is, touch operation) as an instruction position.

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

In particular, the touch detection processing unit 211
(1) The first change (hereinafter, referred to as "contact state") from a state in which no touch operation is input to the screen (hereinafter, referred to as "non-contact state") to a state in which touch operation is input (hereinafter, referred to as "contact state"). The first detection process for detecting the "state change") and the detection position where the state change is executed (hereinafter, also referred to as the "first detection position"), and
(2) After the detection of the first change, when the first change is detected (that is, when the state changes from the non-contact state to the contact state), the touch operation input is continued (that is, the contact state). (Continued) When the input by the slide operation (hereinafter referred to as "slide operation input") is executed, the change of the slide operation input (that is, the change of the detection position) is detected as the second change. At the same time, a second detection process for detecting the detection position where the state change is executed (hereinafter, also referred to as “second detection position”),
(3) During the slide operation input, the third detection process for detecting the state in which the touch operation input to the screen is not performed (that is, when the slide operation input is completed and the contactless state is reached) is executed.

Further, the touch detection processing unit 211 acquires the input designated position at each predetermined cycle. Specifically, the predetermined period can be frame by frame, for example, about 1/60 second to 1/120 second.

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

The first game control unit 213 performs arithmetic processing necessary for executing the first game for determining the action type in the second game such as a battle game.

In particular, the first game control unit 213 of the present embodiment is a puzzle game based on a player's slide operation input from a plurality of puzzle objects displayed in a matrix in the puzzle game area provided on the touch panel 12. A predetermined number of puzzle objects having the same attribute, which are connected and arranged in the area, are specified, and control is performed to execute a game of matching puzzles of puzzle objects.

Then, when the puzzle matching is executed during the execution of the puzzle game as the first game, the first game control unit 213 has the number of objects having the same attributes in the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input and the shape thereof. Based on the information of the puzzle object such as, and the activation condition table data associated with the player character whose action should be determined, which is stored in the game data storage unit 274, the player character in the battle game as the second game. Determine the type of action for the enemy character.

The first game control unit 213 may execute the first game by the game program, or may execute the first game in conjunction with the server device 10. Further, when the game is executed in conjunction with the server device 10, a part or all of the first game control unit 213 is formed in the server device 10.

The second game control unit 214 performs arithmetic processing necessary for executing a second game such as a battle game with each player character set in the deck and each enemy character set by another player or CPU. Do.

In particular, the second game control unit 214 of the present embodiment performs arithmetic processing necessary for executing a game such as formation of an object space, a battle between a player character and an enemy character, and parameters of each character at the time of the battle. I do.

In addition, the second game control unit 214 executes a second game such as a battle game based on the action type of the player character in the second game determined in the first game.

The second game control unit 214 may execute the second game by the game program, or may execute the second game in conjunction with the server device 10. Further, when the game is executed in conjunction with the server device 10, a part or all of the second game control unit 214 is formed in the server device 10.

The movement processing unit 215 performs an object movement operation in the object space. That is, the movement processing unit 215 moves or moves the moving object in the object space based on the input data or program (movement algorithm) or various data (motion data) input by the player by the input unit 260. Performs processing to control the movement (motion, animation) of the body object.

Specifically, the movement processing unit 215 of the present embodiment includes movement information (movement direction, movement amount, movement speed, position, rotation angle, or acceleration) and motion information (position or rotation angle of each part object) of the object. ) Is sequentially obtained for each frame. Here, the frame is a unit of time for performing object movement processing, motion processing (simulation processing), and image generation processing. Then, in the present embodiment, the frame rate may be fixed or variable depending on the processing load.

The movement processing unit 215 may perform a process of moving an object based on an input direction (for example, a slide direction) in a three-dimensional object space. For example, the movement direction is associated with each input direction in advance, and the object is moved in the movement direction corresponding to the input direction.

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

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

In this case, the virtual camera can be controlled based on the information such as the position, rotation angle, and speed of the object obtained by the movement processing unit 215. Alternatively, the virtual camera may be rotated at a predetermined rotation angle, or may be controlled to move in a predetermined movement path. Further, in this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on the virtual camera data for specifying the position (movement path) or the rotation angle of the virtual camera.

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

Based on the player's operation input via the input unit 260, the game management unit 217 sets player characters and various items used in games such as competitive games in the deck as deck data in each player, and player information. Register at 273.

Based on the player's request, the compositing processing unit 218 combines the player character that is the source of compositing from the player (hereinafter, referred to as "compositing source player character") and other player characters and items that are the compositing material. A new player character whose various game parameters such as ability values are changed by synthesizing is generated as a synthetic player character, and is registered in player information 273.

Further, when the synthesis processing unit 218 generates the synthesis player character and uses the action group table data for each player character, when the synthesis player character is generated, for example, an action such as an attack technique or magic Update the corresponding action group table data to the synthetic player character specification, such as switching the type to the synthetic specification, or switching the effect generated by each action type to a more advantageous one (for example, increasing the parameter), or Create a new one.

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

Here, when generating a two-dimensional image, the drawing unit 220 draws in order from the set low-priority objects, and when the objects overlap, the high-priority objects are overwritten and drawn. ..

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

In the vertex processing, geometry processing such as vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective conversion, or light source processing is performed, and the object is processed based on the processing result. Change (update, adjust) the given vertex data for the constituent vertex group. Then, rasterization (scanning conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after the vertex processing, and the faces of the polygons (primitives) are associated with the pixels. Then, following the rasterization, pixel processing (fragment processing) for drawing the pixels (fragments constituting the display screen) constituting the image is performed.

In pixel processing, various processes such as texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting / change, translucent composition, antialiasing, etc. are performed to determine the final drawing color of the pixels that make up the image, and perspective conversion is performed. The drawing color of the object is output (drawn) to the image buffer 272 (frame buffer, a buffer that can store image information in pixel units. VRAM, rendering target). That is, in the pixel processing, per pixel processing is performed in which image information (color, normal, brightness, α value, etc.) is set or changed in pixel units.

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

The vertex processing and pixel processing performed by the drawing unit 220 are performed by hardware that enables programming of polygon (primitive) drawing processing by a shader program written in a shading language, a so-called programmable shader (vertex shader or pixel shader). It may be realized. Programmable shaders have a high degree of freedom in drawing processing content because processing in units of vertices and processing in units of pixels can be programmed, and the expressive power can be greatly improved compared to fixed drawing processing by hardware. ..

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

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

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

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

Further, in this case, textures having different color distributions (pixel patterns) may be dynamically generated, or a plurality of textures having different color distributions may be prepared in advance so that the textures to be used are dynamically switched. You may. Further, the color distribution of the texture may be changed for each object.

In the hidden surface erasing process, the hidden surface erasing process is performed by the Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using the Z buffer (depth buffer) in which the Z value (depth information) of the drawing pixel is stored. That is, when drawing the drawing pixel corresponding to the primitive of the object, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referred to, and the Z value of the referenced Z buffer and the Z value of the drawing pixel of the primitive are referred to. In comparison, if the Z value in the drawing pixel is the Z value (for example, a small Z value) that is on the front side when viewed from the virtual camera, the drawing pixel is drawn and the Z value in the Z buffer is newly added. Update to a Z value.

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

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

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

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

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

[4] Outline of the method of the present embodiment [4.1] Outline Next, the method of the present embodiment (invocation condition detection process for detecting the activation condition when activating the action of the player character in the battle game) is performed by using FIG. The outline of is explained. Note that FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the designation of the puzzle object on the puzzle game of the present embodiment and the activation condition detection process for detecting the activation condition when activating the action of the player character in the battle game based on the designation. is there.

The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment executes a game composed of a plurality of game parts such as a puzzle game part as a first game and a battle game part as a second game.

Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a plurality of player characters used in the battle game are set in the deck based on a player's instruction before executing the puzzle game and the battle game.

Then, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment determines the action type of each player character in the battle game and the effect of the action in the puzzle game part, and various types for executing the battle game according to the determined action type or effect. It has a configuration to execute control.

Specifically, the terminal device 20
(1) The first detection process for detecting the first change from the state in which the touch operation is not input to the touch panel 12 to the state in which the touch operation is input is performed, and after the detection of the first change is performed. When the touch operation input when the first change is detected is continued and the slide operation input is executed, the second change to the state where the touch operation input to the touch panel 12 is not input is detected. Executes the detection process of
(2) A predetermined number of puzzle objects arranged in a matrix and displayed on the touch panel 12 based on the slide operation input from the first change to the second change. Whether or not the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input satisfies the activation condition stored in association with the player character to activate the action when the puzzle object having the same attribute of is specified. Executes the trigger condition detection process to detect
(3) When it is detected by the detection process that the activation condition is satisfied, the battle game control process for activating the given action of the player character to control the battle game is executed.
It has a configuration.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (C), the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "3" for the action type (attack 1) for the player character PC to activate the action. It is assumed that the activation condition table data stored in the game data storage unit 274 that defines "the diagonal shape from the upper left to the lower right (toward the drawing)" is used.

In this case, when the terminal device 20 detects that the slide operation input is slid diagonally and the number of objects of the specified puzzle object is 3 in the puzzle game, the activation condition table data is displayed. Based on this, the action type of the player character PC is determined to be "attack 1", and the attack 1 is activated in the battle game.

With this configuration, in the present embodiment, for example, information on the puzzle objects specified based on the slide operation input such as the number of objects with the same attributes specified from the puzzle objects arranged in a matrix and the shape thereof. And, based on the activation condition associated with the player character whose action should be determined, in the player character related to the attribute of the puzzle object, the action against the enemy character such as hitting, magic, or recovery is determined. Can be done.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the information about the puzzle object can be changed by the slide operation input of the player, the activation conditions can be changed for each of a plurality of player characters, or the timing given for the player character. You can change the activation condition with.

As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the designation of the puzzle object rather than simply having the player specify a large number of objects, so that the operation when designating the puzzle in the player can be performed. On the other hand, it is possible to provide the interest and strategy associated with the variation, and to improve the interest of the game as compared with the case where the puzzle objects are simply specified or many of them are specified. ..

In the present embodiment, "when the puzzle object is specified" means, for example, not only when the puzzle object is completely specified by the slide operation input, but also when the puzzle object is continuously specified by the slide operation input. This includes the case where the puzzle object is specified and the puzzle object is confirmed and deleted. However, in the following description, unless otherwise specified, the case where the puzzle object is specified by the slide operation input is shown.

[4.2] Puzzle game and battle game Next, the puzzle game and battle game of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Note that FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the game of the present embodiment.

(puzzle game)
The first game control unit 213 of the present embodiment randomly sets attributes among a plurality of predetermined attributes such as color, shape, and characteristics on a game field (puzzle game area) in the touch panel 12, for example. The puzzle objects (that is, the reservoirs stored on the puzzle game area) are arranged in a matrix. That is, the first game control unit 213 arranges a plurality of puzzle objects in which predetermined attributes are set, for example, in each cell of a matrix composed of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first game control unit 213 is composed of a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns in the puzzle game area AR01 and is the same as the intersection of the matrices, as shown in FIG. 7, for example. Puzzle objects are randomly placed on squares that are formed by height and the same width and are evenly arranged on the top, bottom, left, and right (in FIG. 7, round, triangular, and star-shaped attributes). ..

Then, the first game control unit 213 is the same number (for example, three) of a predetermined number or more (for example, three) of the plurality of puzzle objects displayed in a matrix based on the slide operation input. When a puzzle object with an attribute is specified (in FIG. 7, there are four round puzzle objects), the designation is given to the player while giving the player a predetermined score as satisfying the predetermined score acquisition conditions. The puzzle object is erased from the touch panel 12.

Further, when the designated puzzle object is erased from the touch panel 12, the first game control unit 213 controls the position of the unerased puzzle object in the puzzle area by the erased puzzle object (for example, a puzzle). A predetermined number of puzzle objects (for example, the same number of erased objects) are newly added to the erased column from the upper part of the puzzle game area (for example, free fall toward the lower part in the game area). By adding to the (column) and repeatedly erasing and adding the puzzle object, a puzzle game is executed in which the game for obtaining points is advanced.

On the other hand, the first game control unit 213 is given to be activated against an enemy character of a player character in a battle game when a predetermined number or more (for example, three) of puzzle objects having the same attribute are specified. The action type determination process for determining the action type indicating the action type is executed.

The details of the action type determination process for determining the action of the player character in the battle game in the puzzle game of the present embodiment will be described later.

(Competitive game)
For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the second game control unit 214 executes a battle game between a plurality of player characters set in the deck displayed in the deck area AR03 and an enemy character in the battle game area AR02.

In addition, the second game control unit 214 executes attacks between the player character and the enemy character in order by the turn system, and at the time of the player's turn, by a designated puzzle object, by a player's instruction, or the like. , One player character is selected from the deck, and the selected player character is controlled by the action type determined by the above-mentioned puzzle game, and the battle game with the enemy character is controlled.

Specifically, the second game control unit 214 may be a one-to-one battle game in which the player character and the enemy character are one-to-one, or the enemy character, the player character, or both may be a plurality of battle games. The life energy is reduced by the attack, and the one who runs out of the life energy earlier is defeated.

Further, in the battle game, the second game control unit 214 refers to the table data of each player character for each turn according to a predetermined order or an order set (input) by the player. Based on the attributes of each player character and the ability parameters determined according to the player's game level, the action of the action type determined by the puzzle game is activated, and one or more player characters attack one or more enemy characters independently. To execute.

In particular, when the action of one player character is determined for each turn, the second game control unit 214 advances the game while controlling the action of the player character, and at the same time, 1
When the actions of a plurality of player characters are determined in the turn, the game is advanced while controlling the actions of each player character such as independent control and combo control.

Then, the second game control unit 214 has, as action types, for example, an action of striking an enemy character in a battle game, an action of executing magic such as an attack on an enemy character or recovery of parameters to a player character, and physical strength. It controls various actions that the player character executes according to the enemy character in a battle game such as a recovery action that recovers game parameters such as life.

On the other hand, when a predetermined number of objects (for example, 10 objects) is specified, the second game control unit 214 together with the action of the action type determined based on the designation, or the determined action type. Alternatively, a special effect or special action may be performed on the player character.

Further, the display control unit 212 interlocks with the drawing unit 220 to display the game space player character and the enemy character (including their movements related to the battle game) in the battle game as seen from the virtual camera in the display area of the battle game on the touch panel 12. indicate.

The battle game using the puzzle game of the present embodiment may be a battle with the CPU, via the server device 10, or in a communication battle with another player using the terminal devices 20 to each other. There may be.

[4.3] Deck and Player Characters Set in the Deck Next, the deck of the present embodiment and the player characters set in the deck will be described. In the present embodiment, when the battle game is executed by a single player character, the battle game may be executed without using the deck.

The deck of the present embodiment is used for a battle game, and is data displayed in a display area different from the puzzle game area and the battle game area. The deck is data that defines a player character who plays against an enemy character in a battle game and a group in which items such as weapons, in-game currency, tools, and life energy owned by the player character are set.

In particular, each player character and item is arranged in the deck based on the player's instructions according to the number of player characters, the number of items, the cost required for arranging in the deck, the arrangement conditions, and the like. ing.

Further, the deck is registered in the player information 146 of the server device 10 or the player information 273 of the terminal device 20 for each player, and is configured so that each player can own a plurality of decks.

On the other hand, the player characters and items are provided by, for example, game cards that virtually exist in the game and are set in the deck.

Then, the player characters and items are provided to each player as initial settings, and during the execution of the game,
(1) If you win a match against another player
(2) If you clear a predetermined game stage, if the player's game level rises, or if you complete a predetermined game task (3) If you win in a lottery game called gacha
(4) If the gift is given by another player registered as a friend
(5) It can be obtained when the purchase is made by paying the cost such as billing.

The acquired player characters and items are registered in player information 273 or player information 146 by the game management unit 217 as information on usable player characters and items.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, four player characters are set in the deck.

[4.4] Activation Condition Detection Process Next, the activation condition detection process executed by the first game control unit 213 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. 8 to 11 are diagrams for explaining the activation condition detection process executed by the first game control unit 213 of the present embodiment.
(Basic principle)

The first game control unit 213 is a predetermined number (for example, 3) of the plurality of puzzle objects arranged in a matrix in the puzzle game area during the puzzle game by the touch detection processing unit 211. When a puzzle object having the same attributes (hereinafter referred to as "object attribute") is specified, the number of objects of the specified puzzle object and the shape of the specified puzzle object (that is, the slide operation shape) are specified. ) And other information about the puzzle object (hereinafter referred to as "designated puzzle object information"), the activation condition for detecting whether or not the activation condition specified in the activation condition table data associated with the corresponding player character is satisfied. Execute the detection process.

In particular, as described above, the activation condition table data stored in the game data storage unit 274 defines the activation conditions for each player character and for each action type, and the first game control unit 213 slides. The player character associated with the object attribute of the puzzle object specified by the operation input is specified, and the activation condition table data for the specified player character is used.

Then, the first game control unit 213 specifies the corresponding activation condition from the plurality of activation conditions based on the designated puzzle object information, and the action type defined in association with the specified activation condition. Is determined as the action type of the specified player character (that is, the player character whose action type is to be determined).

Further, the first game control unit 213 may determine one or a plurality of action types from the action types classified by different actions such as batting, magic, and recovery as the action type, or punch. And one or more action types may be determined from the action types such as kicks which have the same action type but different effects.

In the present embodiment, for example, when three or more puzzle objects are specified, the action type determination process is executed, but when one or two or more puzzle objects are specified. The action type determination process may be executed.

(Relationship between object attributes and character attributes)
The first game control unit 213 determines the action type for the player character having the character attribute associated with the object attribute of the designated puzzle object.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the first game control unit 213 has the same predetermined number (for example, 3 or more) of the puzzle objects arranged in the puzzle game area by the slide operation input. When a puzzle object with attributes is specified, the player character with the character attributes associated with the object attributes of the specified puzzle object is the target player character for determining the action type (hereinafter, "target player character"). ).

Further, as each attribute of the object attribute and the character attribute in the present embodiment, for example, the color, the shape (including the size), and the type (for example, when they have the same mark) are identified on the display. Showing possible characteristics, the first game control unit 213 identifies a player character having a character attribute associated with them as a target player character.

Basically, when a plurality of player characters are set in the deck, the first game control unit 213 acts on a player character having the same character attributes as the object attributes of the specified puzzle object. Specify as a player character that determines the type. However, when one player character is preset from a plurality of player characters set in the deck, or when it is a single player character, the object attribute of the specified puzzle object and the object attribute in advance When the character attributes of the set or single player character are the same, the first game control unit 213 may specify the preset or single player character as the target player character.

Further, in this case, if the character attribute is not the same as the object attribute, the first game control unit 213 does not specify any player character as the target player character, assuming that the target player character is not applicable. May be good.

Specifically, the first game control unit 213 has a player character having a character attribute indicating the same attributes as the puzzle object, for example, when the attribute of the puzzle object is red and the attribute of the player character is red. Is specified as the target player character.

Further, the first game control unit 213 uses the player character having a character attribute similar to the object attribute, such as when the attribute of the puzzle object is red (vermilion) and the attribute of the player character is red (red). Specify as the target player character.

Further, the first game control unit 213 specifies as a target player character a player character having an attribute related to the object attribute, such as when the attribute of the puzzle object is water and the attribute of the player character is water fairy.

In addition, when a plurality of player characters are set in the deck, the first game control unit 213 has the object attributes of the specified puzzle object and two or more player characters among the plurality of player characters set in the deck. When it is the same as the character attribute, two or more corresponding player characters may be specified as the target player character.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the puzzle object and the player character may be set with one object attribute or one character attribute, or may be set with a plurality of object attributes or a plurality of character attributes. ..

When a plurality of object attributes or a plurality of character attributes are set, the first game control unit 213 is a player having a character attribute associated with one or a plurality of object attributes among the plurality of object attributes. A character may be specified as a target player character, or a player character having associated character attributes for a plurality of object attributes and all attributes may be specified as a target player character.

(Determination of action type based on activation conditions)
As described above, in the activation condition table data, it is determined whether or not the corresponding action can be activated, including the number of objects of the specified puzzle object and the slide operation shape for each player character and each action type. The triggering conditions to be activated are stipulated.

Therefore, in the first game control unit 213, when only one activation condition corresponding to one action type is specified, the designated puzzle object information specified by the slide operation input including the number of objects and the slide operation shape is input. , Detects whether or not the activation condition specified in the activation condition table data is satisfied, or if the activation condition is specified for each of multiple action types, it is specified in the activation condition table data. It is detected whether or not there is an activation condition that includes the designated puzzle object information from the activation conditions.

For example, in the activation condition table data, as shown in FIG. 8 (A),
(A1) When the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "straight line", the activation condition for activating the action type (striking attack),
Is specified.

In this case, the first game control unit 213 has a slide operation shape in which the number of objects is "3" in the designated puzzle object information as shown in FIG. 8B via the touch detection processing unit 211. When is detected as a "straight line", as shown in FIG. 8C, the first action type (striking attack) is determined as the action type to be activated by the target player character.

Then, when the first game control unit 213 detects that the slide operation input is other than that, it determines that there is no action type to be activated by the target player character. However, in this case, the first game control unit 213 executes a process of advancing the player's turn by one.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9A, the activation condition table data is shown.
(B1) Activation condition for activating the first action type (striking attack) when the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "straight line".
(B2) When the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "dogleg", the activation condition for activating the second action type (magic), and
(B3) Activation condition for activating the third action type (recovery) when the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "V-shaped".
Is specified.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first game control unit 213 has the number of objects of "3" and the slide operation shape in the designated puzzle object information via the touch detection processing unit 211. When it is detected as a "straight line", as shown in FIG. 9C, the first action type (striking attack) is determined as the action type to be activated by the target player character.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first game control unit 213 has a touch detection processing unit 211.
When it is detected in the designated puzzle object information that the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "dogleg", as shown in FIG. 9C, the second action is performed. The type (magic) is determined as the action type activated by the target player character.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first game control unit 213 has the number of objects of "3" and the slide operation shape of "V" in the designated puzzle object information via the touch detection processing unit 211. When it is detected as "character", as shown in FIG. 9C, the third action type (recovery) is determined as the action type to be activated by the target player character. Determines that there is no action type to activate.

(When determining multiple action types for a single player character)
The first game control unit 213 detects that the designated puzzle object information specified in the slide operation input includes a plurality of activation conditions in the activation condition table data of the player character having the character attribute associated with the object attribute. If so, each of the action types defined in association with each of the detected activation conditions may be determined as the action type to be activated by the target player character.

That is, when the second game control unit 214 satisfies a plurality of activation conditions for a single player character, the second game control unit 214 performs a continuous action in the player character or a special action composed of a plurality of actions (a special effect). Including), it has a configuration capable of controlling the behavior of the player character and thereby producing a large effect by invoking the behavior.

For example, as in FIG. 9, the activation condition table data is shown in FIG. 10 (A).
(1) When the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "straight line", the activation condition for activating the first action type (striking attack),
(2) When the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "dogleg", the activation condition for activating the second action type (magic), and
(3) Activation condition for activating the third action type (recovery) when the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "V-shaped".
Is specified.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 10B, the first game control unit 213 has the number of objects of "5" and the slide operation shape in the designated puzzle object information via the touch detection processing unit 211. When it is detected that both the "straight line", the "dogleg" and the "V" are incorporated slide operation inputs, as shown in FIG. 10 (C), the first action type (striking attack) , The second action type (magic) and the third action type (recovery) are determined as the action types to be activated by the target player character.

Then, the first game control unit 213 controls the game by invoking actions such as hitting attack, magic, and recovery against the player character. At this time, the first game control unit 213 may execute a striking attack, magic, and recovery action.

When the first game control unit 213 satisfies a plurality of specific activation conditions or all activation conditions in the activation condition data table set for each player character, the action type corresponding to the provided activation conditions. You may perform a special effect as soon as the target player character activates a special action type such as a special move, or you may target a special action type such as a special move in addition to the activation conditions provided. The player character may be activated, or a special effect may be performed.

(When determining the action type for each of multiple player characters (combo))
In the first game control unit 213, the designated puzzle object information specified in the slide operation input satisfies each activation condition in the activation condition table data of a plurality of player characters having the character attribute associated with the object attribute. When is detected, each of the action types defined in association with each detected activation condition may be determined as the action type to be activated by each target player character.

That is, when the second game control unit 214 satisfies the activation conditions for each of the plurality of player characters, the second game control unit 214 is a continuous action in the plurality of player characters or a special action (special action such as a combo) composed of the plurality of actions. It has a configuration that can control the action of each player character as (including various attacks and effects), and can produce a large effect by invoking the action.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (A).
(A1) When the number of objects is "3" and the slide operation shape is "straight line" in the activation condition table data of the first player character PC1, the first action type (striking attack: punch) is activated. Trigger conditions and
(B1) When the number of objects is "4" and the slide operation shape is "straight line" in the activation condition table data of the second player character PC2, the first action type (striking attack: double kick) is activated. Trigger conditions to do,
Is specified.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 11B, the first game control unit 213 has the number of objects of "4" and the slide operation shape in the designated puzzle object information via the touch detection processing unit 211. When it is detected that there is a "straight line", as shown in FIG. 11C, the first action type (striking attack: punch) is determined for the first player character PC1, and the second player character. The first action type (striking attack: double kick) is executed for PC2.

Then, the first game control unit 213 controls the game by invoking a punch action with respect to the first player character PC1 and a double kick action with respect to the second player character PC2. Then, at this time, the first game control unit 213 executes a combo attack by a punch in the first player character PC1 and a double kick in the second player character PC2.

[4.5] Support display in the activation condition detection process Next, the support display in the activation condition detection process of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the support display in the activation condition detection process of the present embodiment.

The display control unit 212 interlocks with the drawing unit 220 in order to make the player recognize the action type included in the activation condition, that is, the action type to be determined during the slide operation input, and a predetermined number of the same actions are input by the slide operation input. When a puzzle object having an attribute is designated, information on the action of the action type to be determined is displayed in a predetermined area of the touch panel 12 at a position related to the slide operation input or a position related to the player character.

Specifically, the display control unit 212 may specify a puzzle object having the same attribute specified by the slide operation input before the number of objects is determined during the slide operation input. If the player character to activate the action satisfies the evoking condition of the given action stored in association with the player character, the information of the given action (
For example, the action type and activation condition) are displayed at the position related to the slide operation input on the touch panel 12 or the position related to the player character.

Further, when the display control unit 212 has two or more activation conditions, the information on all actions or a part of the actions that are activated by those activation conditions is related to the slide operation input on the touch panel 12. Display at the position or at the position related to the player character.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, the display control unit 212 has a position related to the slide operation input.
(A1) The position on the puzzle object that has already been specified,
(A2) On the slide operation (for example, the position where the first change is detected (slide operation input start position),
(A3) The position where the second change is detected (the position where the touch operation input is currently executed)) or
(A4) In the vicinity of (A1) to (A3), the action type to be activated according to the activation condition and the information of both are displayed as the action type information.

In particular, FIG. 12A shows that the information on the slide operation shape, the number of objects, and the action type is displayed in the vicinity of the position where the second change is detected (the position where the touch operation input is currently executed). Shown.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the display control unit 212 has a position regarding the player character.
(B1) The position where the player character that is the target of the action type determination, such as the deck and the display area of the battle game that executes the battle game, is displayed.
(B2) Predetermined position on the screen in the battle game (upper left and right corners in the display area of the battle game),
(B3) A given position in the game screen (the position where the player character's mark is displayed in the puzzle game area), which is suggested to be the action of the player character, or
(B4) In the vicinity of (B1) to (B3), the action type to be activated according to the activation condition and the information of both are displayed as the action type information.

In particular, FIG. 12B shows that the information on the slide operation shape, the number of objects, and the action type is displayed in the vicinity of the position where the player character is displayed in the display area of the battle game.

When a plurality of player characters are set in the deck, it is preferable that the player characters are displayed at positions corresponding to the respective player characters, such as the position where the player characters are displayed.

In addition to the action type, the action type information includes parameters related to abilities such as slide operation shape, slide order, number of objects, and attack power according to the action type, and parameters of the effect generated by activating the action of the action type. , The name of the action type, the information of the action type when the next number of objects is specified, and so on.

Further, as the action type information, other action types of the determined action type, for example,
If there is a slide operation shape that meets the activation conditions of the same player character formed by increasing the number of objects by "+1" from the current shape, or another player different from the currently target player character When there is a slide operation shape that corresponds to the activation condition of the character, the action type of the slide operation shape and the activation condition for activating it may be included.

For example, when there is a slide operation shape that corresponds to the activation condition of the same player character formed by increasing the number of objects by "+1", the current slide operation input is specified as the number of objects is 3, and the action type is In the case of a blow attack, if the action type to be activated next is magic, the number of objects is 4, and the puzzle object to be specified next is the lower side, the display control unit 212 determines the action type. As information about the action, if the number of objects is added to "+1" and below, the information that the magic of the action type is activated is displayed.

Then, for example, when there is a slide operation shape corresponding to the activation condition of 2 player characters formed by increasing the number of objects by "+1", the current slide operation input designation acts with the number of objects 3. Where the type is a blow attack, if the right puzzle object is added, the action type a1 of the player character A is activated, and if the left puzzle object is added, the action type b1 of the player character B is activated. , The display control unit 212 displays information suggesting such information as information regarding the action of the action type to be determined.

In addition to the above, when the information on the action of the action type to be determined is displayed on the touch panel 12 at the position related to the slide operation input or the position related to the player character, the position related to the slide operation input or the player character. As for the position related to, when multiple player characters are displayed on the deck etc., while executing special display such as blinking display or highlighting of the corresponding player character, on or near the specified puzzle object, Alternatively, the case where information about the action of the action type to be determined is displayed at a predetermined position in the display area of the battle game is also included.

On the other hand, the display control unit 212 interlocks with the drawing unit 220, and at a timing such as when setting the deck, for each player character stored in the game data storage unit 274 by an instruction of the player or an instruction based on the progress of the game. It has a function of displaying each activation condition set in the activation condition parameter data and the corresponding action type on the touch panel 12 so that the player can view it.

[4.6] Activation Condition Detection Process of Synthetic Player Character Next, the activation condition detection process of the synthetic player character of the present embodiment will be described.

The synthesis processing unit 218 executes a synthesis process of synthesizing the synthesis source player character desired by the player with another player character or item provided according to the program of the player or game, and the synthesis player character having new characteristics. Is generated (acquired).

Then, the synthesis processing unit 218 registers the generated synthetic player character in the player information 273 while deleting the synthesis source player character from the player information 273.

In addition, the synthesis processing unit 218 switches the action type such as attack technique or magic to the synthesis specification (including the addition of a special action type), and the effect generated by each action type is more advantageous (for example, the parameter is set. The corresponding activation condition table data stored in the game data storage unit 274 is updated to the synthetic player character specification, or newly generated for the synthetic player character, such as switching to (higher) or relaxing the activation condition. Then, it is registered in the game data storage unit 274.

When the synthetic player character is set in the deck and the player character having the same character attribute as the object attribute of the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input is determined as the synthetic player character, the game management unit 219 determines that the synthetic player character is used. It is detected whether or not the activation condition specified in the corresponding activation condition table data stored in the game data storage unit 274 is satisfied, and when it is detected that the activation condition is satisfied, the activation condition is set. The action type defined in association with each other is determined as the action type to be activated by each target player character.

[4.5] Modification Example (Modification Example 1)
The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment specifies a player character having the same character attribute as the object attribute of the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input as the target player character for determining the action type, but the player The player character specified by the operation or the progress of the game may be set as the target player character.

(Modification 2)
The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment determines the action type of the corresponding player character by puzzle matching in the puzzle game, and when the memorized activation conditions are satisfied as described above, it is determined by puzzle matching. In addition to the action type, the action type to be activated by the player character may be determined.

That is, in this case, the terminal device 20 has, for example, the number of objects such as punches when the number of objects is "5" and kicks when the number of objects is "7" for puzzle objects having the same attributes. In addition to determining the action type according to the above, when the slide operation shape of the puzzle object specified at this time satisfies the above activation conditions, it is provided together with the action type such as "punch" and "kick". The action type (for example, a special move) corresponding to the activation condition may be added to control the action of the corresponding player character.

(Modification example 3)
In the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment, when the slide operation shape of the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input does not satisfy the activation condition, a predetermined value in the puzzle game may be used as a player's point, or a battle may be made. As an attack on an enemy character in the game, an attack according to a predetermined value or the number of objects may be executed.

Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment is based on the puzzle object of the same attribute specified by the slide operation input when the slide operation shape of the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input does not satisfy the activation condition. , Regardless of the action type of the activation condition, it is defined as a specific action (for example, attack) on the enemy character in the battle game, and other actions (for example) different from the specific action depending on the specified number of objects. Recovery) may be performed.

(Modification example 4)
In the present embodiment, all the slide operation shapes under the activation conditions may be formed by a predetermined number of objects (for example, three). That is, even if the slide operation shape specified in the activation condition is not known, if it is possible to recognize that one of the action types is activated by the specified number of objects, even if the player does not know the details of the activation condition. , Since "hit" can be added as an activation condition, the operability of the player can be improved.

(Modification 5)
In the present embodiment, if the cells arranged in a matrix are not formed in the same shape such as the same height and the same width, or if the height and width are not formed uniformly, the slide Judgment criteria (angle and length) for determining V-shape, dogleg, or diagonal in the operation shape are set in advance, and the first game control unit 213 detects the activation condition using the determination criteria. May be good.

In this case, it is preferable that the determination standard defines a numerical value corresponding to the slide operation shape as widely as possible.

[5] Operation of the game system Next, using FIGS. 13 and 14, in the battle game including the puzzle game of the present embodiment, the operation of the action control process of the player character including the activation condition detection process based on the slide operation input. Will be described.

13 and 14 are flowcharts showing the operation of the player character's action control process including the activation condition detection process based on the slide operation input in the battle game including the puzzle game of the present embodiment.

In this operation, it is assumed that a plurality of player characters are set in the deck in advance, and a plurality of puzzle objects are arranged in a matrix in the puzzle game area.

First, when the first game control unit 213 detects the player's turn (step S101), the first game control unit 213 interlocks with the touch detection processing unit 211 to detect whether or not a slide operation input based on a puzzle object having a predetermined object attribute is started. (Step S102).

Specifically, when the player's turn is detected and the state is maintained, the first game control unit 213 executes the first detection process by the touch detection processing unit 211 to be in a non-contact state. When it is detected that the contact state has changed from, the start of slide operation input is detected.

Next, the touch detection processing unit 211 determines whether or not the slide operation input is completed (that is, whether or not the third detection process is executed and the non-contact state is reached) (step S103), and the slide operation is performed. If it is determined that the input has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S111, and if it is determined that the slide operation input has been completed, the first game control unit 213 has already been specified (memory). It is determined whether or not there is an action type (step S121).

At this time, when the first game control unit 213 determines that there is no already specified (memorized) action type, the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input is deleted from the puzzle game area, and the puzzle object is deleted. The number of objects of the designated puzzle object and the score obtained by the object attribute are added to the score of the player (step S122), and this operation is terminated.

On the other hand, when the first game control unit 213 determines that there is an already specified (memorized) action type, the first game control unit 213 determines the action type already memorized in the process of step S106 as the action type of the next player character. (Step S123).

Next, the first game control unit 213 erases the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input from the puzzle game area, and uses the score obtained by the number of objects and the object attributes of the specified puzzle object as the player's score. Add (step S124).

Next, the second game control unit 214 activates an action in the determined action type for the next player character, controls the battle game accompanying the activation (step S125), and ends this operation.

On the other hand, when the first game control unit 213 determines in the process of step S103 that the slide operation input has not been completed, it has the same object attributes as the puzzle object when the contact state changes from the non-contact state. A player character having a character attribute is specified as a player character (hereinafter, referred to as “next player character”) to execute a battle game next (step S111).

Next, the first game control unit 213 stores the detection position when the contact state changes from the non-contact state in the main storage unit 271 as the first detection position, and stores the activation condition table data of the specified player character. Obtained from the game data storage unit 274 (step S112).

Next, the first game control unit 213 interlocks with the touch detection processing unit 211, and determines whether or not the puzzle object has the same object attribute by the slide operation input at predetermined timings. (Step S113) When the slide operation input is sliding on a puzzle object having the same object attribute, it is determined whether or not a specified number (for example, 3) or a specified number or more of puzzle objects are specified. Detect (step S114).

Specifically, the first game control unit 213 continuously moves the touch operation input on the puzzle object having the same object attribute after the first detection process by the touch detection processing unit 211, and the first detection position. It is detected whether or not a specified number of puzzle objects having the same attribute or a specified number or more of puzzle objects are specified between the position and the position where the slide operation input is continued (second detection position).

At this time, if the first game control unit 213 determines that the slide operation input is not sliding on the puzzle object having the same object attribute, the process proceeds to the process of step S102 and specifies the same object attribute. On the other hand, if the number of objects being input for the slide operation does not reach the specified number, the process proceeds to step S113, and the slide operation input slides on the puzzle objects having the same object attribute and continues. When a specified number of puzzle objects are specified, the process proceeds to step S115.

Next, the first game control unit 213 creates a slide operation shape formed by connecting a plurality of puzzle objects in a matrix-like array of the puzzle game area based on the plurality of puzzle objects specified by the slide operation input. Identify (step S115).

Next, the first game control unit 213 refers to the activation conditions of the read activation condition table data, and detects whether or not the specified number of designated puzzle objects and the slide operation shape satisfy any of the activation conditions. (Step S116).

At this time, if it is determined that the specified number of puzzle objects and the slide operation shape satisfy any of the activation conditions, the process proceeds to step S117, and the specified number of puzzle objects and the specified number of puzzle objects are specified. If it is determined that the slide operation shape does not satisfy any of the activation conditions, the process proceeds to step S113.

Next, when it is determined that the specified number of designated puzzle objects and the slide operation shape satisfy any of the activation conditions, the first game control unit 213 specifies an action type corresponding to the activation conditions. , Stored in the main storage unit 271 (step S117).

Next, the first game control unit 213 displays information on the identified action type on the corresponding player character in the deck area in conjunction with the display control unit 212, or updates the display (step S118), and steps. Return to the process of S103.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, a term cited as a broad or synonymous term in a description in a specification or drawing can be replaced with a broad or synonymous term in another description in the specification or drawing.
In the present embodiment, the description is made using a battle game and a puzzle game, but it can also be used in other games such as an RPG or a simulation game.

Further, in the present embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, a server system may be constructed by interlocking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device. You may.

The present invention includes a configuration substantially the same as the configuration described in the embodiment (for example, a configuration having the same function, method and result, or a configuration having the same purpose and effect). The present invention also includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that exhibits the same effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

As described above, embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible that do not substantially deviate from the novelties and effects of the present invention. .. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention.

10 ... Server device 20 ... Terminal device 100 ... Processing unit 101 ... Communication control unit 102 ... Web processing unit 104 ... Game management unit 120 ... Input unit 130 ... Display unit 140 ... Storage unit 142 ... Main storage unit 144 ... Game information 146 ... Player information 180 ... Information storage medium,
196 ... Communication unit 200 ... Processing unit 210 ... Object space setting unit 211 ... Touch detection processing unit 212 ... Display control unit 213 ... First game control unit 214 ... Second game control unit 215 ... Movement processing unit 216 ... Virtual camera control unit 217 ... Game management unit 218 ... Synthesis processing unit 220 ... Drawing unit 230 ... Sound processing unit 270 ... Storage unit 271 ... Main storage unit 272 ... Image buffer 273 ... Player information 274 ... Game data storage unit 260 ... Input unit 262 ... Detection unit 280 ... Information storage medium 290 ... Display unit 292 ... Sound output unit 296 ... Communication unit

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A program for accepting slide operation input to a touch panel having a given screen and controlling a battle game using a puzzle game based on the received slide operation input.
It is a condition that is determined by the combination in which a plurality of puzzle objects displayed in a matrix on the screen are arranged in a concatenated manner and is associated with the player character in the battle game, and is a condition for the enemy character of the player character. A management means that manages a storage means in which an activation condition for invoking a given action is stored.
The first detection process for detecting the first change from the state in which the touch operation is not input to the screen to the state in which the touch operation is input is performed, and the first detection process is performed after the first change is detected. A second detection process for detecting a second change to a state in which the touch operation input to the screen is not input when the touch operation input when the change in is detected is continued and the slide operation input is executed. Touch operation input detection processing means,
Based on the slide operation input from the first change to the second change, a predetermined number of identical puzzle objects displayed in a matrix on the screen are connected and arranged. When a puzzle object having an attribute is specified, whether or not the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input satisfies the activation condition stored in association with one player character to activate the action. detection means to perform the detection process for detecting whether,
When it is detected by the detection process that the activation condition is satisfied, the control means that activates the given action of the player character to control the battle game, and
A display control means for displaying information on an action type specified in association with the activation condition on the display means,
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In the storage means, an action type indicating the type of the given action and an activation condition for invoking the given action are stored in association with each other.
The detection means
When it is detected by the detection process that the information about the puzzle object specified in the slide operation input satisfies the plurality of activation conditions, each of the detected activations
Each of the action types defined in association with the moving conditions is determined as the action type activated by the player character of 1 above.
The control means
A plurality of actions in each of the determined action types are activated as the given actions of the player character to control the battle game.
The display control means
Each time the detection process detects that an individual activation condition among a plurality of activation conditions is satisfied, the display means is displayed with information on an action type defined in association with the detected activation condition. A program featuring. In the program according to claim 1,
The detection means
When a predetermined number of puzzle objects having the same attribute arranged in a concatenated manner are specified, the activation condition of the player character having the character attribute associated with the object attribute of the specified puzzle object is described. A program that performs detection processing. In the program according to claim 1 or 2.
The activation conditions stored in the storage means include a shape formed by connecting a plurality of puzzle objects in the plurality of puzzle objects formed in a matrix, the number of objects in the plurality of puzzle objects, and the puzzle object. The order in which the puzzle objects are slid by the slide operation input of the above, and the shape formed by connecting at least the puzzle objects among the types of the puzzle objects are included.
The detection means
Based on the slide operation input from the first change to the second change, when a predetermined number of puzzle objects having the same attributes arranged in a concatenated manner are specified, the slide operation input is input. A program that executes the detection process for detecting whether or not the information of the puzzle object satisfies the activation condition. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The storage means stores the activation conditions for each player character.
The detection means
When it is detected by the detection process that the information about the puzzle object specified in the slide operation input satisfies the plurality of activation conditions for each of the plurality of player characters, the information is associated with each of the detected activation conditions. Each of the specified action types of each player character is determined as each action type activated by each player character.
The control means
A program for controlling the battle game by activating a plurality of actions in each of the determined action types for each player character as the given actions of each player character. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The computer is used as a compositing processing means for performing a compositing process of synthesizing a player character desired by a player with another player character or item provided by a given process and acquiring a compositing player character having new characteristics. Make it work further
The storage means has at least one of an activation condition different from that of the non-synthetic player character and an effect different from the effect when the action is activated from the non- synthetic player character for the synthetic player character for each action type. Is remembered,
The detection means
The activation condition for the synthetic player character having the information matching the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input is detected, and the activation condition is detected.
A program that determines an action type defined in association with an activation condition for the detected synthetic player character as an action type to be activated by the player character. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The display control means
When a predetermined number of puzzle objects having the same attributes are specified by the slide operation input, information on an action satisfying the activation condition is displayed at a position related to the slide operation input or a position related to the player character. that, program. A game system that accepts slide operation inputs to a touch panel having a given screen and controls a battle game using a puzzle game based on the received slide operation inputs.
It is a condition determined by the combination in which a plurality of puzzle objects displayed in a matrix on the screen are arranged in a concatenated manner and is associated with the player character in the battle game, and is a condition for the enemy character of the player character. A management means that manages a storage means in which an activation condition for invoking a given action is stored, and a management means.
The first detection process for detecting the first change from the state in which the touch operation is not input to the screen to the state in which the touch operation is input is performed, and the first detection process is performed after the first change is detected. A second detection process for detecting a second change to a state in which the touch operation input to the screen is not input when the touch operation input when the change in is detected is continued and the slide operation input is executed. Touch operation input detection processing means to perform
Based on the slide operation input from the first change to the second change, a predetermined number of identical puzzle objects displayed in a matrix on the screen are connected and arranged. When a puzzle object having an attribute is specified, whether or not the information about the puzzle object specified by the slide operation input satisfies the activation condition stored in association with the player character to activate the action. A detection means that executes the detection process to be detected, and
When it is detected by the detection process that the activation condition is satisfied, the control means for activating the given action of the player character to control the battle game, and
A display control means for displaying information on the action type specified in association with the activation condition on the display means, and
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In the storage means, an action type indicating the type of the given action and an activation condition for invoking the given action are stored in association with each other.
The detection means
When it is detected by the detection process that the information about the puzzle object specified in the slide operation input satisfies the plurality of activation conditions, each of the action types defined in association with each of the detected activation conditions. Is determined as the action type in which the player character of 1 is activated.
The control means
A plurality of actions in each of the determined action types are activated as the given actions of the player character to control the battle game.
The display control means
Each time the detection process detects that an individual activation condition among a plurality of activation conditions is satisfied, the display means is displayed with information on an action type defined in association with the detected activation condition. A game system featuring.

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