JP6906929B2 - Game system and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system and a program using a three-dimensional space.

Conventionally, various games such as a love simulation, an RPG, or a battle game have been known in a three-dimensional space using a player character as a player's avatar.

Recently, with the development of wearable image display devices such as head-mounted displays (hereinafter referred to as "HMDs") that display images by wearing them, networks, and communications, the world of games has become more immersive. Games that allow you to experience the real thing are also appearing.

In particular, such a simulation game has a configuration in which the line of sight of the player is detected, the line of sight of the detected player is reflected in the game space, and the game progresses while communicating with the target character in the game in the game space. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-231443

However, in the game system described in Patent Document 1, although the game can be advanced according to the line of sight of the player, whether the line-of-sight input of the player is suitable for the game, and thereby the game It may be difficult for the player to recognize whether the character is communicating with the character.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to make the player recognize the play situation with respect to the operation input of the player including the line-of-sight input of the player without impairing the immersive feeling. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game system and a program thereof that can be used as an effect for enlivening the game and an effect for communicating with the game character in an easy-to-understand manner.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program that advances a game while imaging a game space in which a gaze character gazes by a player is placed on a computer as a virtual three-dimensional space.
The computer
An object control means that controls each object including the gaze character in the game space.
A receiving means for executing a process of receiving a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player.
An image that sets a position where a player character to be operated by the player is arranged in the game space as a position of a virtual camera, and generates an image of the game space that can be seen from the line-of-sight direction of the player with the virtual camera as a viewpoint. Generation means,
A virtual camera control means that controls the virtual camera based on the received player input, and
A display control means for executing display control for displaying a given display object in the vicinity of the gaze character arranged in the game space.
To function as
The display control means
It has a configuration that controls the mode of the display object or the change of the mode according to a given parameter related to the game of at least one of the gaze character and the player character.

With this configuration, the present invention changes parameters based on the progress of the game, the operation of the player, and the input status of the line of sight, such as the detection status of the line of sight of the player and the relationship between the detected line of sight of the player and the gaze character. Therefore, it is possible to display the display object in the vicinity of the gaze character on the line of sight of the player, and to execute the mode of the display object and its change according to the change of the parameter.

For example, in the case of a game in which the gaze character and the player communicate with each other by matching the gaze character with the player's line of sight, the present invention describes the characteristics of the player, the game environment, the degree of achievement of the communication, and the situation thereof. It is possible to execute the display mode of the displayed object and its change according to the parameters that change based on.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to visualize the relationship between the gaze character and each player, such as whether or not communication with the gaze character is achieved, while making the gaze character aware of the player. The player's input status such as the player's operation and line of sight to the gaze character can be easily and accurately recognized by the player, and the play status during the game such as the situation where communication is achieved. Can be used as an effect to liven up the game.

As a result, the present invention can eliminate the player's anxiety about the player's operation and the progress of the game during the game in which the gaze character is arranged in the game space and gaze at the game, and realizes a communication experience in an easy-to-understand manner. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without impairing the immersive feeling of the player in the virtual three-dimensional space.

The gaze character is, for example, a character that performs an action such as acting performance in a game space such as an idol, or a character that confronts a player according to a preset scenario (RPG or reasoning game) (not only dynamic). , Including static objects.) Includes characters that are watched by the player and are controlled by the computer.

For example, as a character performing an action, an action of sending a line of sight toward the position of a virtual camera (that is, toward a player character) or an action specially provided to the player character (the gaze character and the player are idle). A gaze character that executes a fan service action toward the player when it has a relationship with a fan) is included.

The player character may be a character (so-called avatar) that acts as a player's alter ego in the game space, or a character that acts in the game space based on the intention of the player, such as a character of a player's companion. May be good.

In particular, the player character may not be imaged when the game space is imaged (that is, it may be hidden), or it may be imaged in the image of the game space.

When the player character is imaged, for example, a part such as one's limbs seen from the player character, a player character of another player, or a player character displayed on a monitor installed in the game space, etc. What is visible from the player's point of view is imaged.

Further, the player input may be an operation of the player such as input to the controller, which is input or recognized according to the movement of the player's body such as the player's fingers, arms, head, line of sight, or eyelids, or a camera. It may be an input (line-of-sight direction or operation input) detected by a detection means such as image detection or vibration detection (gyro).

In particular, the player input may be input by a single player or may be input by a plurality of players. Therefore, the player participating in the game may be one player or a plurality of players.

Then, a given display object includes an object having a predetermined shape such as a heart shape.

In particular, the mode of the displayed object includes the shape, size, color, and animation pattern (for example, change of facial expression) in these objects, and the initial mode or the mode in the game is controlled.

Further, the given parameters are, for example, parameters set for each player such as player attributes and billing status, and strategic parameters that can be set strategically or easily in the game, or Includes game interlocking parameters that fluctuate during gaze of the gaze character as the game progresses.

In addition to the above, the "neighborhood of the gaze character" may be, for example, a neighborhood in the game space, or on an image displayed by being superimposed as an image in the vicinity of the imaged gaze character. It may be in the vicinity of.

Further, in "controlling the mode of the displayed object or the change of the mode", the "control of the mode of the displayed object" means, for example, the performance motion of the acting or the motion when confronting the player character. It indicates that the mode of the displayed object at the start of gaze is controlled, and "control of the mode change of the displayed object" indicates, for example, the mode change of the displayed object during gaze of the gaze character.

(2) Further, the present invention
The display control means
A configuration is provided in which a given parameter related to a game in both the gaze character and the player character is added up to calculate a total value, and the mode of the displayed object or a change in the mode is controlled according to the total value. is doing.

With this configuration, the present invention provides a display object for visualizing the relationship between the gaze character and the player, such as whether or not communication with the gaze character is achieved, if only a single parameter of the player or the gaze character is used. However, since it can be controlled using both parameters, the communication achieved between the two parties can be accurately reflected in the game world, and as a result, the communication between the gaze character and the player can be reflected. The relationships shown can be accurately visualized in the game.

For example, in the present invention, in a game in which the gaze character and the player communicate with each other by aligning their eyes in the game space of the gaze character and the player, the degree of communication between the gaze character and the player is determined. , The degree of communication with the gaze character from the player side can be added up and quantified as a parameter.

Further, for example, the present invention is a case where the game is advanced by a plurality of players, and in a game in which the gaze character and the player communicate with each other by matching the gaze character and the player's line of sight. The degree of cooperation can also be added up and quantified as a parameter.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the progress of the game and the operation status for communicating the player with the gaze character can be accurately quantified as parameters, so that the progress of the game and the player with respect to the gaze character can be accurately quantified. It is possible to make the player accurately recognize the input situation based on the operation, and to appropriately execute the effect according to the play situation during the game.

(3) Further, the present invention
The given parameter with respect to the game has a configuration which is a parameter for changing and reflecting the game situation information related to the gaze character or the player character.

With this configuration, the present invention relates to a game situation related to a gaze character or player character, such as parameters in which the gaze character or the player character's attributes, appearance and equipment are quantified, or position-based parameters such as position and distance. It is possible to control the mode of the displayed object or the change of the mode according to the parameters for changing and reflecting the information.

Therefore, in the present invention, the mode of the displayed object or the change of the mode can be controlled by the attribute and appearance of the player character or the operation on the player character, so that the world view of the character and the situation in the game are important. In a game in which a character is gazed at, its important elements can be reflected in the main functions of the game.

As a result, the present invention can expand the world view of the game and enjoy the game from various angles, so that the interest of the game can be maintained and improved.

For example, as a parameter for changing and reflecting the game status information related to the gaze character or the player character,
[1] A parameter in which attribute information indicating the attributes (gender and preference) of the gaze character and the player character is quantified.
[2] Parameters in which the appearance (basic modeling of humans, animals, robots, etc. (including size), or appearance (including color), hairstyle) is quantified.
[3] Parameters in which items (including chargeable items) equipped to the player character, such as costumes, accessories, and belongings (towels and psyllium) set for the player character, are quantified. [4] Player character Parameters determined based on line-of-sight control (viewpoint position, line-of-sight direction, gaze position and gaze time) in the game space,
[5] Parameters determined based on the position, such as the positions of the gaze character and the player character, or the distance between them in the game, or
[6] Movement of the player character A parameter determined based on the movement of the gaze character (the posture of the player character or the gaze character, or the contact time or the contact state of the contact position).
Is included.

(4) Further, the present invention
The given parameter with respect to the game has a configuration that is a parameter that reflects the game situation of the player.

With this configuration, the present invention can control the mode of the displayed object or the change of the mode according to the game history, the billing history, or the parameters that do not depend on the gaze character or the player character such as the decoration in the game.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to control the mode of the displayed object or the change of the mode by using the game situation away from the character, such as when the billing amount is high or when the number of times the game is executed in the past is large.

Therefore, the present invention can be played with high frequency or the game situation can be changed depending on the charge amount, so that the game can be expanded from various angles and the interest in the game of gazing at the gaze character can be improved. Can be improved.

For example, as a parameter that reflects the game situation of the player,
[1] Player play frequency (number of times played, number of logins and elapsed time from the date and time of the previous game), play time (total time from the start of the game), play results (highest results in the past and ranking among multiple players) ) Etc., parameters determined based on the game history,
[2] Parameters determined based on billing information such as the billing amount at a predetermined timing during the game and the billing history indicating the cumulative billing amount from the start of the game.
[3] Parameters that are not associated with the gaze character or player character, such as magic items or in-game decorations and items for performing them (including chargeable items), or
[4] Parameters related to the game environment such as the stage of the game being executed and the game level of the player are included.

(5) Further, the present invention
The mode of the displayed object has a configuration including at least one mode of the shape, color, size, and display pattern of the displayed object.

With this configuration, the present invention expresses the display object and its change by various variations by controlling the mode of the display object and the change of the display object by the shape, color, size, or display pattern of the display object. Because it can be done, the fun of the game can be improved.

(6) Further, the present invention
Further functioning the computer as a control processing means for executing a control process for controlling the providing means for providing the sound or vibration associated with the display.
The control processing means
It has a configuration that changes the sound or vibration provided by the providing means according to the mode of the displayed object or the change of the mode.

With this configuration, the present invention can make the player recognize the progress of the game and the input status of the player for the gaze character by hearing or touch as well as visualization, and thus by working on a plurality of sensory functions. , A synergistic effect can be expected for the effect of encouraging the playing situation during the game, such as the situation where communication is being achieved.

Therefore, the present invention can further enhance the immersive feeling of the player in the virtual space and improve the enjoyment of the game.

The means provided include, for example, an operating means such as a speaker or headphone output, a controller operated by the player, a structure for vibrating a wearable display device on a player displaying a game image, wind from a blower, heat from an electric heater, and the like. It also includes water vapor such as a humidifier.

(7) Further, the present invention
The image generation means
An image of the generated game space is displayed on a display means composed of a wearable image display device having a structure that covers the player's field of view and visually recognizing the image of the virtual three-dimensional space.
The reception means
It has a configuration that accepts the line-of-sight direction of the player as an input of the player.

With this configuration, the present invention can apply a virtual three-dimensional space that changes according to the position and posture of the player's head to the game space, so that the player is actually experiencing the game in the game space. Can provide such a feeling.

Therefore, the present invention can further enhance the immersive feeling of the player and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(8) Further, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
It is a game system that advances the game while imaging the game space in which the gaze character that is gazed by the player is arranged as a virtual three-dimensional space.
An object control means for controlling each object including the gaze character in the game space, and
A receiving means for executing a process of receiving a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player.
An image that sets a position where a player character to be operated by the player is arranged in the game space as a position of a virtual camera, and generates an image of the game space that can be seen from the line-of-sight direction of the player with the virtual camera as a viewpoint. Generation means and
A virtual camera control means for controlling the virtual camera based on the received player input,
A display control means for executing display control for displaying a given display object in the vicinity of the gaze character arranged in the game space, and a display control means.
With
The display control means
It has a configuration that controls the mode of the display object or the change of the mode according to a given parameter related to the game of at least one of the gaze character and the player character.

With this configuration, the present invention can visualize the relationship between the gaze character and each player, such as whether or not communication with the gaze character is achieved, while making the gaze character aware of the player. , The progress of the game, the player's operation on the gaze character, the player's input status such as the line of sight, etc. can be easily and accurately recognized by the player, and the situation during the game such as communication. The display of the play status can be used as an effect to liven up the game.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the player's anxiety about the player's operation and the progress of the game during the game in which the gaze character is arranged in the game space and gaze at the game, and the communication experience is realized in an easy-to-understand manner. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without impairing the immersive feeling of the player in the three-dimensional space.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline structure in one Embodiment of the game system which concerns on this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the game 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 a figure which shows an example of the display object information stored in the storage part 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 a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the mode control process of the display object of one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) for demonstrating the mode control process of the display object of one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) for demonstrating the mode control process of the display object of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows the operation of the game processing in the performance of the acting character including the mode control processing of the display object which is executed by the bar device of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart (No. 2) which shows the operation of the game processing in the performance of the acting character including the mode control processing of the display object which is executed by the bar device of one Embodiment.

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. Further, the following embodiment is a game system and a program according to the present invention for a game system that provides a game by simulating a virtual three-dimensional space using an HMD (head-mounted display) as a wearable image display device. Is an embodiment when the above is applied.

[1] Outline of the game system [1.1] First, an outline and an 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.

The game system 1 of the present embodiment is a VR experience (virtual reality experience) in which a player character (hereinafter referred to as "avatar") appears in a virtual space and is recognized as if it exists around the player. ) Is a game system that provides users as an online game (client / server type online game).

In particular, in the game system 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a player is a plurality of virtual three-dimensional idles (so-called gaze characters gazed by the player and operates in the game space (hereinafter, referred to as "acting characters"). As one of the fans of the group consisting of.)), The theme is to watch a live stage (hereinafter, also referred to as "stage") where a virtual acting performance (specifically, singing live) is performed. It has a configuration that provides a simulation game capable of three-dimensional stereoscopic viewing.

That is, in the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as an acting character, an action of sending a line of sight toward a player in the game space (that is, toward the position of a virtual camera) or an action specially provided to the player. (Providing a game that includes watching the acting character performing a fan service action toward the player when the acting character and the player have a relationship between an idol and a fan, hereinafter referred to as "fan service"). It has a structure to be used.

In addition, the game system 1
(1) The generated game space image is displayed in 3D on an HMD (wearable image display device) that has a structure that covers the player's field of view and allows the image in the virtual three-dimensional space to be visually recognized.
(2) Control the virtual camera based on the attitude of the HMD.
(3) The game is advanced by accepting the input of the player including the line-of-sight direction of the player wearing the HMD, such as that detected by the detection means provided in the HMD.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 has a server device 10 that provides a game such as a battle game or an RPG, and an HMD that is attached by a player, and is transmitted from the server device 10 via a network. The terminal device 20 (for example, the terminal devices 20A, 20B, 20C) used for playing the transmitted game is configured to be connectable to a network such as the Internet.

The server device 10 is, for example, an information processing device capable of providing an online game executed by using an API (application programming interface), a predetermined platform, or the like.

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

Then, information such as billing information and game information stored in the storage area of the server device 10 (storage unit 140 described later) is connected to a database (in a broad sense, a storage device, a memory) via a network (intranet or the Internet). ), Or information such as player information 146 stored in the storage area is stored in a database (storage device, memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or the Internet). You may do so.

In particular, the server device 10 receives input information based on the operation (player input) of the user of the terminal device 20 (that is, the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. There is.

Then, the server device 10 transmits an image in which the game space is three-dimensionally imaged (including data for displaying the image) and the game processing result to the terminal device 20.

The terminal device 20 is a device that has an HMD unit 200 and a terminal control unit 300, and executes a game such as a battle game, a simulation game, and an RPG while displaying an image in which the game space is three-dimensionally imaged.

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

Further, 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, and also uses the operation information input by the player for the server device 10. It has a configuration including a function of transmitting to.

The terminal device 20 has a configuration that provides the player with a game realized in the three-dimensional space transmitted from the server device 10. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire the game control information provided by the server device 10 and execute a predetermined game process to execute a game based on the game process.

The game system 1 of the present embodiment may be a system dedicated to a 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, a game image or a game sound provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or may be connected by a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. It may be generated by distributed processing using a plurality of terminal devices (game machines, mobile phones).

[1.2] Description of Game Next, an outline of the game realized by the present embodiment as a VR experience will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an outline of the game of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2A, for example, the game space is constructed as a VR space (virtual three-dimensional space) 2, and the game space 11 includes a stage 4 which is a live stage performance hall and an avatar. There are a plurality of viewing seats 6 on which the avatar 5 is arranged.

Then, the idol character 8 (acting character), which is an NPC (non-avatar), acts on the stage, and the player can watch the performance of the idol character 8 via the avatar 5.

The content of the live stage is a live performance such as singing a song, playing a musical instrument, dancing, or performing a street art. For example, in the present embodiment, a live performance of singing a song with choreography is executed. ..

The stage 4 can be appropriately set, for example, an outdoor stage, a concert hall, a live house, or the like. In addition, depending on the content of the game, it is possible to set situations such as the stage of the gymnasium of the school, the teaching platform of the classroom, the truck bed, and the deck.

The bleachers 6 are viewing positions for viewing the live stage, and a large number of seats are prepared for one person at one live stage venue. The layout of the bleachers 6 can be appropriately set according to the design of the stage 4. Note that FIG. 2A shows an example in which the bleachers 6 are set as standing seats. However, it may be a seated type.

The composition of the gender, age, and number of idol characters 8 performing the acting can be set as appropriate. In particular, in the present embodiment, the idle character 8 is composed of a duo of a first idle character 8a and a second idle character 8b, as shown in FIG. 2 (A). However, it may be composed of one person, or may be composed of a group of three or more people.

An avatar 5 having a role as an idol fan is arranged in the viewing seat 6, and the player participates in the game in association with at least one avatar 5 whose appearance, appearance, items, and the like are set.

As shown in FIG. 2B, for example, each avatar 5 is automatically controlled so as to be synchronized with and linked to the movement of the player detected by the HMD unit 200 mounted on the player 2.

Specifically, the posture of the head of the avatar 5 is synchronized with the posture of the head of the player 2 detected by the HMD unit 200, and the line of sight of the avatar 5 is based on the line of sight of the player detected by the HMD unit 200. Are synchronized, and the avatar 5 in the game space 11 is automatically controlled based on these player inputs.

At the position of the avatar 5 in the game space 11, virtual cameras for the right eye and the left eye whose shooting angle of view and depth of field are set to correspond to the viewing angle of a person are set so as to face the front of the head. The images taken by them are displayed on the HMD unit 200 (specifically, the right-eye display panel 261 and the left-eye display panel 262, which will be described later), respectively. Therefore, the player 2 can visually recognize the image of the game space 11 as a three-dimensional image through the eyes of the avatar 5 by changing the direction and posture of the head and the direction of the line of sight.

The game of the present embodiment is capable of multi-play, and an avatar 5 associated with each player is arranged in each seat in the bleachers 6. However, even in the bleachers 6 where the avatar 5 is not arranged, the NPC is automatically arranged and automatically controlled by the computer so as to act as an idle fan.

Further, in the game of the present embodiment, the avatar 5 associated with each player may or may not be displayed on the three-dimensional image provided to each player, and other players may or may not display the avatar 5. Similarly, the avatar 5 of the above may or may not be displayed in the three-dimensional image provided to the player.

[2] Server Device First, the outline and configuration of the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. Note that FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a functional block of the server device 10 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an example of display object information stored in the storage unit 140 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. 3 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes a server processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing related to a game, an input unit 120 for use for an administrator or other input, a display unit 130 for performing a predetermined display, and various types mainly used for a game. It includes a storage unit 140 for storing data, an information storage medium 180 for storing predetermined information, and a communication unit 196 for communicating with the terminal device 20 and others.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like for setting related to a game, other necessary settings, and data input. 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. , And programs.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the server 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 used as a work area, game information 144 indicating information on the provided game, and a player indicating information on a user as a player regarding the provided game. Information 146, display object information 148 indicating information about the display object, and table data 149 used for calculating game parameters are stored. However, in addition to the above-mentioned information, various information necessary for game calculation is stored in the storage unit 140.

The player information 146 includes player-specific information such as name, age, gender, and account information for billing settlement, game play information indicating the player's in-game level and progress, and billing, in association with the player ID for each player. Information is registered as a history Billing history information is stored.

In particular, the game play information includes avatar information, and the avatar information includes basic shapes (basic modeling (including size) of people, animals, robots, etc.), appearances such as hairstyles and makeup (including colors). , Hairstyle), and information for setting avatars such as owned items (costumes, decorations, belongings (towels and psyllium)).

In addition, the billing history information includes a billing date and time indicating the date and time when the billing was executed, a type of billing element such as an item purchase or a twist purchase, and a billing amount indicating the billed amount.

The display object object information 148 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the basic specification information indicating the basic specifications, which is associated with the display object ID for each type of the display object.
(2) Multiple change specification information that defines change specifications that have changed from the basic specifications for each game parameter range.
(3) Sound effect information when displaying the display object for each change specification information,
Is stipulated.

In particular, the basic specification information includes information on one or more elements such as, for example, the shape, color, size, or animation display pattern (that is, animation pattern) of the reference display object, and is coordinate values (local). Information necessary for displaying a display object such as coordinates), number of pixels, RGB gradation value, or frame speed in the game space is included.

Further, in the change specification information, the minimum value to the maximum value of the game parameter is divided into a plurality of ranges (hereinafter referred to as "parameter range"), and the amount of change from the reference specification (reference shape) is provided for each parameter range. , Color, size, or difference value of each element of animation) is specified.

Note that FIG. 4 shows the range of the total value of the game parameters (the total value of the game parameters calculated for each of the avatar and the acting character) with respect to the hard display object object “A” having the display object ID “001”. The defined first level range to the tenth level range are set, and it is shown that the specification information and the sound effect are specified for each level range.

Further, the first level range of the hard display object "A" in FIG. 4 shows a case where the basic specification information is defined as the specification information.

Table data 149
(1) A strategic game parameter table in which the attributes of each acting character and player, the appearance and items set on the avatar, the emotions, and the billing amount are associated with each game parameter value. ,
(2) An interlocking game parameter table linked to a game in which each action of the acting character and the avatar, each item related to each position and the player's game history information, and the value of each game parameter are associated and defined. ,
including.

In particular, in the strategy game parameter table and the interlocking game parameter table, the points of each game parameter are associated with the items in which the avatar setting, the acting character is performing, or the game parameters related to the game history are set. It is stipulated.

The server 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 server processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

The server 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 server processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on the program stored in the information storage medium 180, and also performs processing such as game control processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing. I do.

Further, as a game control process, the server processing unit 100 starts a game when the game start condition is satisfied, advances the game, and various objects in an object space (three-dimensional space) such as a character or a map. The process of arranging the game, the process of displaying the object, the process of calculating the game result, or the process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied is executed.

Specifically, the server processing unit 100 of the present embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a user management unit 102, a parameter control unit 118, an information acquisition unit 104, a billing management unit 105, and a game control unit 1.
10. It has at least a virtual camera control unit 106, a sound generation unit 107, an image generation unit 108, and a timer unit 160.

For example, the game control unit 110 of the present embodiment constitutes the object control means, the display control means, and the control processing means of the present invention, and the information acquisition unit 104 constitutes the reception means of the present invention. Further, for example, the virtual camera control unit 106 of the present embodiment constitutes the virtual camera control means of the present invention, and the image generation unit 108 constitutes the image generation means of the present invention.

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 various information including the player's operation information received from the terminal device 20 and the like by the communication control unit 101.

The user management unit 102 performs processing related to the user registration procedure and storage management of data associated with the account (player ID).

Specifically, the user management unit 102 manages account grant control, registration information management for registering and managing personal information about users, and a virtual account linked to an account and used as a source of payment for consideration related to execution of billing elements. Settings and deposit / withdrawal control, registration of billing history related to billing elements by the user of the account, and game play information related to the game progress status are stored and managed in association with the account.

The information acquisition unit 104 acquires various information necessary for the processing of the server processing unit 100. That is, the process of accepting these pieces of information is performed. For example, the information acquisition unit 104 acquires operation information of the player from each terminal device 20.

Specifically, the information acquisition unit 104 is the player's line-of-sight information based on the image information captured by the image pickup unit 210 of the HMD unit 200 in the terminal device 20 during the game, and the information detected by the motion sensor 220 of the HMD unit 200. (Hereinafter referred to as "motion detection information"), the player's operation information including the switch input information (hereinafter referred to as "switch input information") input in conjunction with the game during the execution of the game is acquired.

In particular, the information acquisition unit 104 acquires information on each of the three axes of the player's head as motion detection information by the motion sensor 220, and obtains a rotation angle around the three axes based on the acquired motion detection information. As a result, information in the direction in which the player's head faces may be acquired as line-of-sight information, or imaging information in which the direction of the player's eyeball is imaged is acquired, and predetermined image processing is performed on the acquired imaging information. While executing, the line-of-sight information indicating the line-of-sight direction of the player may be acquired by using the direction of the player's head calculated based on the motion detection information.

The information acquisition unit 104 may acquire the line-of-sight information based on the operation information from the input unit 260 (for example, the game controller) of the terminal device 20. For example, the information acquisition unit 104 acquires (identifies) line-of-sight information based on operation information obtained by the player operating a direction instruction key, an analog stick, an operation button, or the like provided on the input unit 260. May be good.

Further, in addition to the motion detection information of the motion sensor 220, the line-of-sight information of the player may be acquired by using an image captured by an imaging unit (not shown) of a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) of the light emitting unit (not shown).

Further, the line-of-sight information of the player may be detected by using information other than the motion detection information of the HMD unit 200. For example, a depth sensor capable of detecting depth information (depth information) in a three-dimensional space is provided in an imaging unit (not shown), and the player's skeleton information is extracted using the color image from the color image sensor and the depth information from the depth sensor. , The player's line-of-sight information may be acquired using the extracted skeleton information.

The billing management unit 105 executes a billing process in the billing element in the game based on the instruction of the target player for each player, and stores the billing information (that is, the billing information) in the player information 146 as the billing history (that is, the billing history). Hereinafter, "billing process") is executed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the charging elements include the charging amount charged for getting dressed (for example, makeup, costume or item) such as the appearance of the avatar, and a predetermined item (for example, a present or twist) for the acting character. ) Is included, and parameters are included according to the amount charged for executing games such as Continue and Gacha.

Further, the billing management unit 105 calculates the cumulative billing amount during game execution for each player based on the billing history information in which the billing information is registered as a history.

The billing management unit 105 requests billing by using virtual currency or points, or by using a credit card or prepaid card, and executes each billing process based on a player's instruction.

The game control unit 110 performs various processes related to game execution management. The game control unit 110 of the present embodiment controls to provide data necessary for game play while communicating with the terminal device 20.

Specifically, the game control unit 110 includes a game execution control unit 111, a bleacher setting unit 112, an avatar setting unit 113, an object control unit 114, an avatar line-of-sight control unit 115, a line-of-sight detection unit 116, and a special control execution unit 117. , Parameter control unit 118 and notification control unit 119.

For example, the notification control unit 119 of the present embodiment constitutes the object control means, the display control means, and the control processing means of the present invention in conjunction with the object control unit 114 and the special control execution unit 117.

The game execution control unit 111 executes various processes related to the execution of the game, including the start process and end process of the performance, including the performance of the performance character, and the process of executing each game.

In particular, when the game execution control unit 111 executes a game including the acting of the acting character, the game execution control unit 111 sets a live stage in the game space in which the acting character performs the acting based on the operation input of the player, and in the set live stage. Performs various controls such as playback and lighting of music during the performance (that is, during the performance) for the acting character to perform.

The bleachers setting unit 112 sets the placement position of the player's avatar on the live stage set by the game execution control unit 111, that is, the viewing position of the stage, based on the operation input of the player, and corresponds to the viewing position. Set the virtual cameras (for right eye and left eye) that will be the viewpoint of the player.

The bleachers setting unit 112 of the present embodiment sets the bleachers position by designating reservations as bleachers prior to the holding of the live stage.

The avatar setting unit 113 sets an avatar associated with the player based on the operation input of the player, and registers the set avatar in the player information 146.

Specifically, the avatar setting unit 113 has a basic shape (basic modeling of a person, animal, robot, etc. (including size), appearance of hairstyle, makeup, etc. (including color), based on the operation of the player. Make settings to prepare your avatar for hairstyles) and items you own (costumes, accessories, belongings (towels and psyllium)).

In addition, the avatar setting unit 113 makes settings for preparing the avatar by selecting a predetermined part or the like. When the avatar is set by billing, the avatar setting unit 113 executes the avatar setting in conjunction with the billing management unit 105 for the portion where the charge has occurred.

In addition, the expiration date is set for the components and items of the appearance of the avatar, and the avatar setting unit 113 can use the avatar setting unit 113 even if the player already owns the item whose expiration date has expired. , Even if the player's setting instruction is input, it is controlled so that it cannot be set.

On the other hand, the avatar setting unit 113 sets the avatar as an item associated with an actual item such as a costume or equipment (including a gift for a acting character or a twist) that actually exists in the real space based on the operation of the player. It has a configuration that can be set.

Specifically, when the avatar setting unit 113 acquires identification information such as a product number or a two-dimensional bar code code information given to an article transmitted from the terminal device 20 by a player operation, the identification information is obtained. It has a configuration in which an item in which the article is digitized, which is associated with, can be set as the corresponding avatar.

The item may be provided by a medium such as a game card instead of the existing item, and the conceptual item such as a twist is also provided by a medium such as a game card.

Further, when the avatar setting unit 113 is used during the game such as during the performance of the acting character such as twisting, the avatar setting unit 113 should be registered in the player information 146 as an item in advance before the start of the game based on the operation of the player. Has a possible configuration.

The object control unit 114 performs setting processing of an object space (game space which is a three-dimensional virtual space) in which a plurality of objects are arranged. For example, various objects (polygons, free-form surfaces, subdivision surfaces, and other primitive surfaces) that represent display objects such as characters (people, animals, robots, etc.), maps (terrain), buildings, courses (roads), trees, walls, and water surfaces. Performs the process of arranging and setting the object (object composed of) in the object space. That is, the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of an object in the world coordinate system are determined, and the rotation angle (rotation angle around the X, Y, Z axis) is used at that position (X, Y, Z). Place the object.

Specifically, the storage unit 140 stores object data, which is data such as the position, rotation angle, moving speed, and moving direction of the object (part object), in association with the object number. Further, the object control unit 114 performs, for example, a process of updating the object data for each frame.

Further, the object control unit 114 controls the movement of various objects including the acting character and the movement of various objects such as the acting character and the avatar in the game space.

In particular, the object control unit 114 moves (choreographs) each part including face orientation, eye movement, line-of-sight direction, body orientation, and dialogue on the stage during the game, including during the acting performance, for each acting character. To control.

Further, when the avatar is displayed on a monitor such as a large display device in the game space, the object control unit 114 controls the movement of the displayed avatar.

The avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 controls the line-of-sight of the avatar by controlling the posture of the virtual camera associated with the player based on the line-of-sight input which is the operation input of the player output from the terminal device 20.

The line-of-sight detection unit 116 indicates that, for each avatar, the line-of-sight detection unit 116 satisfies a given line-of-sight facing condition for detecting a state in which the line of sight of the acting character and the line of sight of the avatar in the game space match, that is, a “line-of-sight alignment state”. And it is detected for each acting character.

The special control execution unit 117 determines whether or not the special control of the acting character can be executed based on the game parameters, and executes the special control based on the result.

In particular, as a special control of acting characters,
(1) Improving the frequency with which the acting character's line of sight is directed at the avatar,
(2) To provide a special opportunity to direct the line of sight of the acting character to the avatar (wink, throwing kiss, hand gesture, heart creation with both hands, etc.),
(3) Providing opportunities for contact with avatars,
(4) The acting character makes a decision line or a decision pose toward the avatar, or
(5) Control two or more of (1) to (4).
Is included.

The parameter control unit 118 is a parameter set for each player such as player attributes and billing status, and is a parameter that can be set strategically or easily in the game, or a performance character according to the progress of the game. It controls parameters that fluctuate during gaze (hereinafter referred to as "game parameters").

In particular, the parameter control unit 118 controls not only the game parameters set for each player but also the game parameters set for the acting character for each player, and the total value of the player's game parameters and the acting character's game parameters. calculate.

The notification control unit 119 allows the player to communicate with the acting character during the acting or at a predetermined timing according to the game parameters of at least one of the acting character and the player (specifically, the avatar). Mode control processing of the display object that controls the display of the display object for visualizing the relationship between the performance character and each player, such as whether or not the performance character is displayed, on the game screen in the vicinity of the performance character. Execute.

In particular, the notification control unit 119 may execute display control for arranging the display object in the vicinity of the acting character in the game space as the mode control process, or the game space imaged with the virtual camera as a viewpoint. You may execute the display control which superimposes and displays on the image of.

The virtual camera control unit 106 is a virtual camera (viewpoint, reference virtual camera) for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint (position in which the player object is arranged in the present embodiment) in the object space. Perform control processing.

Specifically, a process of controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (rotation angle around the X, Y, Z axis) of the virtual camera (process of controlling the viewpoint position, line-of-sight direction, or angle of view). I do.

The image generation unit 108 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes (game processing, simulation processing) performed by the server processing unit 100, generates an image by this, and transmits the generated image data to the terminal device 20. do.

Specifically, the image generation unit 108 performs geometry processing such as coordinate conversion (world coordinate conversion, camera coordinate conversion), clipping processing, perspective conversion, or light source processing, and drawing data (drawing data (drawing data) based on the processing result. Position coordinates of the vertices of the primitive surface, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector or α value, etc.) are created. Then, based on this drawing data (primitive surface data), the object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) after perspective transformation (after geometry processing) is imaged in pixel units such as a drawing buffer (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.) (not shown). Draw in a buffer that can store). As a result, an image that can be seen from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.

The drawing process performed by the image generation unit 108 can be realized by a vertex shader process, a pixel shader process, or the like.

Then, the image generation unit 108 provides parallax images (for the right eye and the left eye) for allowing both eyes of the player equipped with the HMD unit 200 to visually recognize an image of the game space having a predetermined amount of parallax to realize stereoscopic vision. Generate.

The sound generation unit 107 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the server processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voice, and the HMD unit 200 via the communication unit 196. (Specifically, it is output to the sound output unit 240).

The vibration generation unit 150 generates control data for controlling a pattern for vibrating the vibrating body 341 provided in the terminal device 20 based on the results of various processes performed by the server processing unit 100, and outputs the control data to the terminal device 20. do.

The timer unit 160 uses the system clock to perform timekeeping for executing a process of measuring a timer value such as the current date and time, a time limit, and time management for game progress control.

[3] Terminal device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. Note that FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a functional block of the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is an example of a diagram showing an external configuration of the terminal device 20 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. 5 are omitted.

The HMD unit 200 includes an imaging unit 210 that detects the line of sight of the mounted player, a motion sensor 220 that detects a posture including the head position and direction of the player, an interface 230, a sound output unit 240, and a switch 250. And consists of.

The HMD unit 200 includes an imaging unit 210 that detects the line of sight of the mounted player, a motion sensor 220 that detects a posture including the head position and direction of the player, an interface 230, a sound output unit 240, and a switch 250. And consists of.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the HMD unit 200 has a structure that holds the terminal control unit 300 and is mounted by the player.

The HMD unit 200 is a display panel (for the right eye) 261 for allowing both eyes of a player equipped with the terminal device 20 which is an HMD to visually recognize an image of a game space having a predetermined amount of parallax to realize stereoscopic vision. It also has a display panel (for the left eye) 262, and has a structure for displaying a parallax image for the right eye and a parallax image for the left eye displayed on the terminal device 20.

Since the parallax image for realizing stereoscopic vision is the same as the conventional three-dimensional moving image, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Further, FIG. 6B is a diagram in which the sound output unit 240 is omitted from the terminal device 20.

The imaging unit 210 images the eyes (eye movements) of the player equipped with the HMD unit 200, detects the direction of the line of sight, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detection.

Further, the image pickup unit 210 images an image pickup camera 211 having a predetermined image pickup element such as a CCD and an optical system such as a lens, and an object imaged based on the output of the image pickup camera, and outputs the image data to the terminal control unit 300 as image data. It is composed of an image generation unit 212 for output.

The motion sensor 220 is realized by, for example, an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor. For example, the motion sensor 220 uses an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor to rotate the player's head (HMD) around three axes of X, Y, and Z, specifically, around each of the X, Y, and Z axes. Detects the rotation angle, angular velocity, etc.

The interface 230 is, for example, a wired input / output interface such as HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface / registered trademark), USB (Universal Serial Bus / registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or IEEE802.11a, g. , N, ac, etc., and has a function for executing communication with the terminal control unit 300 (specifically, the communication unit 296) by wire or wirelessly.

Further, the interface 230 is composed of hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, and communication firmware.

The sound output unit 240 outputs the sound generated by the server processing unit 100, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker or headphones.

The switch 250 is interlocked with the switch of the terminal control unit 300, and is used to perform a predetermined operation input while the HMD unit 200 is mounted.

The terminal control unit 300 is composed of an input unit 260, a storage unit 270, an information storage medium 280, a display unit 290, a communication unit 296, a vibration unit 340, and a terminal processing unit.

The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the user, and outputs the user's input information to the terminal processing unit 310. The input unit 260 of the present embodiment has a configuration for detecting user input information (input signal). For example, the input unit 260 is composed of a lever, a button, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

The input unit 260 of the present embodiment is formed by a touch panel formed on the display unit 290.

On the other hand, the input unit 260 may include a microphone for collecting the sound of the player in order to recognize the voice instruction of the player, or may be configured by an imaging camera.

In particular, the imaging camera is used to image a two-dimensional bar code as identification information for identifying an existing item when the item set in the avatar or the item used in the game is digitized and used. It is provided.

In addition to the above, the input unit 260 may include an acceleration sensor, a line-of-sight detection sensor, and the like. The acceleration sensor and the line-of-sight detection sensor may function in place of the image pickup unit 210 and the motion sensor 220 provided in the HMD unit 200.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the terminal processing unit 310, 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 and an image buffer 272 in which a final display image or the like is stored. It should be noted that a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

The information storage medium 280 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, etc., 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.

The terminal processing unit 310 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. 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).

In the present embodiment, programs and game data for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 are received via the network. The received program or data is stored in the information storage medium 280. The program or data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270. The case where the network system functions by receiving the program or data in this way is also included in the scope of the present invention.

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.

For example, the display unit 290 displays the parallax image transmitted from the server device 10 at the positions of the right-eye display panel 261 and the left-eye display panel 262 when the HMD unit 200 is mounted. In the present embodiment, the display unit 290 is formed by a touch panel type display.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside such as the server device 10, and the functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, a program, or the like.

The terminal processing unit 310 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on the input information and programs output from the input unit 260 and the HMD unit 200.

Specifically, the terminal processing unit 310 performs various processes using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The function of the terminal processing unit 310 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

The terminal processing unit 310 includes a communication control unit 311, a game processing unit 312, a drawing unit 320, and a sound processing unit 330. It should be noted that a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

The communication control unit 311 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data to and from the server device 10. Further, the communication control unit 311 performs a process of storing the data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, a process of analyzing the received data, a control process related to transmission / reception of other data, and the like.

The communication control unit 311 may perform a process of storing and managing the destination information (IP address, port number) of the server in the information storage medium 280. Further, the communication control unit 311 may perform communication with the server device 10 when receiving the input information of the communication start from the user.

The game processing unit 312 performs various game calculation processes. For example, there are a process of starting a game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing the game, a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied, and the like.

Further, the game processing unit 312 may execute a part of the game processing in the server device 10, or may execute a predetermined game processing in conjunction with the server device 10.

The drawing unit 320 performs drawing processing based on various processes (for example, game processing) performed by the terminal processing unit 310, thereby generating an image and outputting it to the display unit 290. In particular, the drawing unit 320 generates a parallax image based on the image data transmitted from the server device 10, and displays the generated parallax image on the display unit 290.

The sound processing unit 330 performs sound processing based on the sound data output from the server device 10 and the results of various processes performed by the terminal processing unit 310, and generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voice. , Output to the sound output unit 240.

The vibrating unit 340 has a vibrating body 341, and the vibration is based on the vibration pattern data output from the server device 10 and the vibration pattern data generated based on the results of various processes performed by the terminal processing unit 310. It has a structure that vibrates the body 341.

[4] Outline of the Method of the Present Embodiment [4.1] Next, an outline of the method of the present embodiment (mode control processing of a display object) will be described with reference to FIG. 7. Note that FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the mode control process of the display object of the present embodiment.

The server device 10 of the present embodiment is linked with the terminal device 20, and is advanced by, for example, aligning the line of sight of the acting character and the player (that is, the avatar) in the game space to communicate with the acting character and the player. Run the game.

In particular, the server device 10 is linked with the terminal device 20 to control the line of sight of the avatar (that is, the line of sight of the player) while the acting character is performing in the game space, or the appearance (costume or decoration) of the avatar 5. By making settings such as, it has a configuration that appeals to the acting character and parameters that communication with the acting character has been achieved, including the fact that there was a line of sight with the acting character.

Then, the server device 10 interlocks with the terminal device 20, and according to the game parameters parameterized in this way, the degree of achievement of communication between the acting character and the player in the vicinity of the acting character arranged in the game space. It has a configuration to display a display object for visualizing the relationship such as.

That is, the server device 10 of the present embodiment works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 to determine the characteristics of the player, the game environment, the degree of achievement of communication during the game, and the situation thereof, such as the player's game settings and the player's operations during the game. It has a configuration in which a game parameter that fluctuates based on the calculation is calculated, and a mode control process of the display object that controls the mode of the display object or the change of the mode is executed according to the calculated game parameter.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, the server device 10 is based on the characteristics of the player, the game environment, the degree of achievement of communication during the game, and the situation thereof before or during the performance of the performance character 8. The game parameters are calculated, and the display setting of the display object object (heart-shaped display object) 30 is executed in the vicinity of the acting character 8 according to the calculated game parameters.

Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the acting character 8 is present in the line-of-sight direction of the avatar 5, the server device 10 displays a display object (a display object) displayed in the vicinity of the acting character 8 as a game space image. The image of the heart-shaped display object) 30 is provided.

Specifically, the server device 10 is a game in which the game progresses while imaging the game space in which the acting characters watched by the player operating the terminal device 20 are arranged as a virtual three-dimensional space.
(1) Control each object including the acting character in the game space,
(2) A process of accepting a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player via the terminal device 20 is executed.
(3) The position where the avatar to be operated by the player (that is, the avatar) is arranged in the game space is set as the position of the virtual camera, and the image of the game space seen from the line-of-sight direction of the player with the virtual camera as the viewpoint is displayed. Generate and
(4) Control the virtual camera based on the received player input.
(5) A display object is displayed in the vicinity of the acting character arranged in the game space at a predetermined timing or a predetermined period, and the mode of the display object is controlled or the mode of the display object is controlled according to the game parameters. Execute the process of controlling the change of the mode (that is, the mode control process of the display object).
It has a configuration.

In the present embodiment, by having such a configuration, the relationship between the acting character and each player, such as whether or not communication with the acting character is achieved while making the acting character aware of the player. Can be visualized.

Then, in the present embodiment, the player can be made to easily and accurately recognize the progress of the game and the input status of the player such as the player's operation and the line of sight for the acting character, and communication can be achieved. The display of the playing situation during the game, such as the situation of being in the game, can be used as an effect to liven up the game.

As a result, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the acting character is watched, the player's anxiety about the player's operation and the progress of the game can be eliminated, and the communication experience is realized in an easy-to-understand manner, and the player in the virtual three-dimensional space. It is possible to improve the fun of the game without compromising the immersive feeling of the game.

In the present embodiment, "controlling the mode of the display object" means, for example, the mode of the display object at the start of gazing of the acting character, such as the performance motion of the performance or the motion when confronting the avatar. Show to control.

Further, in the present embodiment, "control of the mode change of the display object" means, for example, the mode change of the display object during the performance of the acting character.

[4.2] Game Parameters Next, the game parameters of the present embodiment will be described.

(Type of game parameter)
In the present embodiment, the game parameters used in the mode control process of the display object are, for example, parameters set for each player such as player attributes and billing status, and are strategically or simply set in the game. It includes game parameters (strategic game parameters) that have the meaning of advance preparation in the game that can be played, or parameters that change during the performance of the acting character as the game progresses (interlocking game parameters).

Specifically, the strategic game parameters include
(A) Characteristic parameters related to the characteristics of at least one of the acting character and the avatar in the game, or parameters based on the characteristic parameters.
(B) Emotional parameters related to emotions toward the acting character in the avatar, or parameters based on the emotional parameters.
(C) Item parameters related to the item provided to the avatar, or parameters based on the item parameter.
(D) Billing parameters related to the player's game billing status and billing history, or billing parameters,
One or more of the parameters are included.

In particular, the characteristic parameters include, for example, parameters related to the acting character and the attribute information indicating the attribute of the player (position and preference for gazing at the acting character), and the appearance (including the size) of the appearance (human, animal, robot, etc.). .), Appearance (including color), hairstyle) related parameters are included.

In addition, the emotion parameter includes a parameter related to the emotion in the avatar, which is determined based on either the received player input or the action of the acting character with respect to the avatar.

In addition, the item parameters include items set for the player character (including chargeable items, for example, costumes, decorations, belongings (towels and psyllium)), items consumed in the game such as gifts to the acting character. (Including chargeable items), character-independent items (including chargeable items) such as magic items and stage change items used in the game, and parameters related to information provided to the acting character are included.

In addition, the billing parameters include the billing amount charged for getting the player character dressed (for example, makeup, costumes, items, etc.), the amount charged for providing a predetermined item to the gaze character, and twisting. It includes parameters according to the amount charged in the charging event executed at a predetermined timing such as, and the amount charged in the past when executing a game such as continue or gacha.

The billing parameters include parameters according to the billing amount charged in the past, and also include parameters that can be used in the game as well as money, such as points acquired or consumed in the past, as well as the amount of money.

Note that the "parameter based on a characteristic, item or billing parameter" indicates that the parameter is affected by these parameters, such as a parameter obtained by multiplying the characteristic, item or billing parameter by a predetermined coefficient.

On the other hand, the interlocking game parameters include
(A) A parameter determined based on the action of at least one of the acting character and the avatar (hereinafter referred to as "action-induced parameter"), or a parameter based on the action-derived parameter (b) At least one of the acting character and the avatar. A parameter determined based on the position in the game space on one side (hereinafter referred to as "position-based parameter"), or a parameter based on the position-based parameter, and
(C) A parameter related to game history information indicating a player's game history (hereinafter referred to as "game history-based parameter") or one or more parameters based on the game history-derived parameter is included.

In particular, the motion-induced parameters are the line-of-sight control (line-of-sight direction, gaze position and gaze time) of the avatar in the game space, or the movement of the avatar and the accompanying movement of the acting character (posture of the avatar or acting character, or contact time). It is a parameter that is determined based on the contact status of the contact position.

The position-based parameter is a parameter determined by the distance between the acting character and the avatar in the game space.

Furthermore, the game history-based parameters include the player's play frequency (number of times played, number of logins and elapsed time from the date and time of the previous game), play time (total time from the start of the game), and play results (highest results in the past and multiple). It is a parameter determined based on (ranking among players).

The "motion-based parameter, position-based parameter, or game history-based parameter" refers to an action or position such as a parameter based on the motion or position or a parameter related to the game history multiplied by a predetermined coefficient. Indicates that it contains parameters that are affected by parameters that are based on or related to game history.

(Game parameters calculated before the start of the performance)
The parameter control unit 118 calculates strategic game parameters based on the information of the avatar before the acting character starts acting.

Specifically, the parameter control unit 118
(1) Avatar attributes (preferences such as favorite acting characters when acting characters are groups),
(2) Appearance of avatar (basic modeling of people, animals, robots, etc., its size, appearance (including color), appearance of dressed avatar such as hairstyle),
(3) Items held by the avatar (costumes, accessories, belongings (towels and psyllium)) or items used in the game (gifts including twists),
(4) Player billing status (securing bleachers, preparing for dressing, purchasing items, etc.) and billing history,
Based on, the strategic game parameters are calculated using the strategic parameter table.

For example, in the avatar attribute, in the strategic parameter table, a predetermined point is set for each acting character with respect to the attribute, appearance, item, and combination thereof of the avatar that the acting character likes.

Further, for example, in the appearance of the avatar, predetermined points are set in the strategic parameter table for each mode of the avatar such as basic modeling, size, appearance, and hairstyle. In particular, the more prominent the appearance such as flashy costumes, hairstyles, and appearances, the higher the points are set in the strategic parameter table.

For example, in the case of avatar items, the strategic parameter table has predetermined points for each costume, accessory, belongings (towels and psyllium), and gifts (including twists) provided to the acting character. It is set.

In particular, flashy costumes and makeup, shining items such as psyllium, conspicuous items such as towels that can be swung around, actual character goods related to acting characters, or items that are effective when used during games such as gifts and twists. The higher points are set in the strategic parameter table.

As described above, for goods existing in the real space such as character goods, when the character goods are acquired by purchase or the like, they are acquired by incorporating the identification information such as the identification number and the barcode of the character goods. You can do it. However, intangible objects such as twists may be provided in advance by a storage medium such as a game card.

In addition, avatar items such as twists and gifts can be set even during the performance of the acting character. That is, it can be set as an avatar by purchasing for a fee at a predetermined timing during the performance.

In the player billing situation, the strategic parameter table corresponds to each billing element such as securing bleachers, game execution (including continue), avatar setting and item purchase, or billing amount (billing range). A predetermined point is set by attaching or in association with the cumulative charge amount in the past. In particular, the higher the billing amount and the important billing factor group (the billing factor used in games such as gifts provided to acting characters such as continue and twist), the higher the points are set in the strategic parameter table.

In this way, the parameter control unit 118 calculates the game parameters based on the attributes of the avatar and the acting character, the appearance of the avatar, the items held by the avatar, and the charging status of the player, using the above-mentioned strategic parameter table.

(Game parameters calculated during performance)
The parameter control unit 118 calculates each interlocking game parameter including the operation-derived parameter, the position-based parameter, and the game history-based parameter based on the player input while the acting character is performing.

Further, the parameter control unit 118 calculates the game parameter associated with the avatar and the game parameter associated with the acting character in the interlocking game parameter, respectively.

Specifically, the parameter control unit 118
(A1) Avatar's line-of-sight control (line-of-sight direction, gaze position and gaze time) in the game space, or
(A2) Movement of the avatar and accompanying movement of the acting character (posture of the avatar or acting character, or contact time, contact position, contact status)
Based on, the operation-derived parameters are calculated using the interlocking game parameter table.

For example, in (A1), in the interlocking game parameter table, the viewpoint direction (type of acting character in the line-of-sight direction), gaze position (part of acting character), and gaze time (part of acting character) of the avatar with respect to the acting character are displayed. A predetermined point is set according to the time during which the player is continuously watching.

In particular, in the strategy parameter table, points given when a favorite acting character exists in the line-of-sight direction, different points depending on the gaze part of the favorite acting character, and points that are higher as the gaze time is longer. It is set.

In addition, since the acting character moves on the stage by choreography or the like during the performance, or the direction of the line of sight and the face changes, it is necessary to follow the direction of the player's line of sight and the gaze position accordingly. The value of the game parameter will change according to the operation.

Further, the operation-derived parameters may be calculated by a coefficient based on the timing of performing the line-of-sight control. For example, when a period for gazing at the acting character is set during the game and a predetermined part (face) of the acting character is gazed during the set period (including the gaze time), it is set by the strategy parameter table. An operation that multiplies the points may be performed.

Further, for example, in (A2), the posture of the avatar (the posture including the movement in the game space based on the player input and the game parameters) and the posture of the acting character (the movement based on the special control) are displayed in the interlocking game parameter table. A predetermined point is set according to the contact (contact time, contact position, and contact status) between the avatar and the acting character.

In particular, in the strategy parameter table, the acting character has special control over the avatar (approaching, winking, throwing) according to the game parameters, for example, according to the posture such as swinging the avatar's towel or psyllium. Depending on each action when kissing), the acting character approaches the avatar and different points are set according to the contact time such as high five and hug and the contact action.

In addition, in the strategy parameter table, for example, the number of times the line of sight of the avatar and the acting character match, the time of the line of sight, the timing of the line of sight, or the accompanying action of the acting character when the line of sight matches (wink or throwing kiss). ) Is set according to the point.

In particular, in the strategy parameter table, higher points are set as the number of times the line of sight is met or as the time increases. Further, in the strategy parameter table, an accompanying operation is executed when the line of sight is met at the timing of special control such as when the acting character approaches the avatar, or when the line of sight is matched with the acting character. In this case, the points to be added are set as compared with the case where there is a normal line of sight.

In addition, in the strategy parameter table, items for avatars (items related to posture including movement) and items for acting characters (items related to posture including movement) are set, and points are set for each item. Has been done.

The posture including the movement of the avatar is controlled by performing operation inputs such as line-of-sight input and switch input at a predetermined timing, and is automatically activated and controlled by the value of the game parameter.

In addition, the posture including the movement of the acting character is automatically activated and controlled according to the program according to the value of the game parameter and the line-of-sight input (including the gaze position and timing) of the avatar.

On the other hand, the parameter control unit 118 calculates the position-based parameters using the interlocking game parameter table based on the positions of the acting character, the avatar, or both of them in the game space.

For example, in the interlocking game parameter table, predetermined points are set according to the viewpoint position of the avatar (that is, the position of the audience seats), the standing position of the acting character on the stage, and the distance between the avatar and the acting caract. ing.

In particular, in the strategic parameter table, the closer the acting character is to the stage on which the acting performance is performed, and the closer to the center, the more the standing position (reference position) of the acting character on the stage is the position of the avatar (that is, the viewpoint position). The closer to, or the closer the distance between the acting character's acting position during the performance and the avatar, the higher the point is set.

The standing position or the acting position of the acting character differs depending on the acting performance to be provided or the date and time (timing) of the acting, and the points are set in the strategic parameter table accordingly.

The viewpoint position of the avatar can also be moved during the performance by player input, game parameters or computer control.

On the other hand, the parameter control unit 118 uses the player's play frequency (number of times of execution, number of logins and elapsed time from the date and time of the previous execution), play time (total time from the start of the game), and play results (highest results in the past and a plurality of times). Based on (ranking among players), the game history-based parameters are calculated using the interlocking game parameter table.

For example, in the interlocking game parameter table, the higher the playing frequency, the longer the playing time, or the higher the playing result, the higher the points are set.

Further, in the case of multi-play in which the performance performance of the acting character is watched by a plurality of players in the play result, the parameter control unit 118 determines the game based on the real-time result according to the value of the game parameter calculated during the performance. Calculate history-based parameters.

(Changes in game parameters during performance)
The parameter control unit 118 calculates the corresponding parameter among the strategic game parameter and the interlocking game parameter before the performance of the acting character starts, and calculates the corresponding game parameter during the performance of the acting character.

In particular, the parameter control unit 118 calculates the total value by adding up the game parameters related to the player and the avatar and the game parameters using the acting character in order to change the mode of the display object or the mode.

In the present embodiment, the parameter control unit 118 calculates either the game parameter related to the player or the avatar or the game parameter using the acting character as the mode of the display object or the game parameter for changing the mode. However, the mode control of the display object may be executed only by one of the game parameters.

On the other hand, the parameter control unit 118 sets each of the above parameters as a game parameter during the performance after a predetermined time has elapsed (10 seconds or 30) from the given timing or at a predetermined timing (the song being performed). It disappears at the timing when it can be easily separated in terms of performance, such as until the end of.

In particular, the parameter control unit 118 adds parameters that are added based on the items set in the avatar during the performance, or game parameters that are changed during the performance of the performance character such as action-based parameters and position-based parameters. The minute value disappears after a predetermined time has elapsed or at a predetermined timing.

In addition, an expiration date is set for the appearance and items of the avatar, and the parameter control unit 118 calculates the parameter according to the expiration date. For example, the parameter control unit 118 prohibits the use of an item for which an expiration date is set for only 30 seconds during the performance or for a predetermined timing, and prohibits the use after the corresponding expiration date. Stop calculating based game parameters.

[4.3] Mode Control Process of Display Object Object Next, the mode control process of the display object in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. 8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining the mode control process of the display object of the present embodiment.

The notification control unit 119 sets a preset type of display object for each acting character, each avatar, or each period during which the acting performance is performed (hereinafter, referred to as “acting period”) at the start of the acting character's performance. Identify.

Then, the notification control unit 119 sets the initial mode of the specified display object according to the game parameter calculated as the initial value, and displays the set display object in the vicinity of the acting character. Starts executing the display control of.

Specifically, the notification control unit 119 is based on the game information 144 or the player information 146 when the player is preset, for each acting character, each avatar, or each acting period, for example, a heart shape. , Multiple star plus elliptical type, and one type is specified from the types of a plurality of display object objects of the facial expression type of the acting character.

Further, at the start of the performance of the acting character, the notification control unit 119 sets the basic specification information of the specified display object type and the initial value as described above from the information defined in the display object information 148. Read the change specification information specified in the parameter range that includes the calculated game parameters.

Then, the notification control unit 119 forms a display object object based on the read basic specification information and the change specification information, and the formed display object is placed in the vicinity of the target acting character according to the line-of-sight direction of the avatar. Execute display control for displaying in.

For example, the type of the display object is "heart-shaped", and four levels of parameter ranges are set. In each parameter range, the shape of the "heart" of the display object increases as the game parameters increase. It is assumed that the change specification information is registered in the display object information 148.

In this case, when the game parameter as the initial value is in the parameter range of the second stage, the notification control unit 119 reads the basic specification information and the changed specification information of the second stage, and the read basic specification information and the changed specification. Based on the information, for example, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the display object 30 of the heart having the shape of the second stage is formed, the initial mode is set, and the mode control is performed. Start.

In particular, the notification control unit 119 appropriately determines whether or not the acting character is arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 in the display control of the display object, and determines in the line-of-sight direction. When it is determined that the acting character is arranged, the display control for displaying the display object set in the vicinity of the corresponding acting character is executed.

Then, when two or more acting characters are arranged in the line-of-sight direction, the notification control unit 119 executes display control for displaying a display object for the acting character close to the avatar.

On the other hand, in the notification control unit 119, every time a game parameter is newly calculated by the parameter control unit 118 during the performance of the acting character, the newly calculated game parameter is in another parameter range outside the current parameter range. Determine if it belongs to.

Then, when the newly calculated game parameter belongs to another parameter range, the notification control unit 119 reads the change specification information stored in association with the other parameter range, and the read basic A display object is formed based on the specification information and the change specification information, and display control for displaying the formed display object in the vicinity of the target acting character according to the line-of-sight direction of the avatar is executed.

For example, when the type of the display object is "heart-shaped", the parameter range of the initial value is the second stage, and the parameter range of the newly calculated game parameter is included in the parameter range of the third stage. Suppose.

In this case, the notification control unit 119 reads the change specification information of the third stage, and based on the basic specification information already read and the change specification information read this time, the heart-shaped display object having the shape of the third stage. Form an object and start its display control.

Then, for example, when the heart-shaped display object 30 having the shape of the third stage is larger in size than the shape of the second stage, the notification control unit 119 is shown in FIG. 7A. The change in the mode is controlled so that the heart-shaped display object 30 having a size larger than the display object 30 shown in the above is displayed.

The display object may have another shape such as a round shape or a star shape (including a plurality of shapes) as illustrated in FIG. 8 (B), or may be illustrated in FIG. 9 (A). , An animation pattern that repeats large and small shapes and an animation pattern that changes the facial expression of the acting character (the eyes gradually become larger, or the smile is flashy (the facial expression that laughs only with the mouth becomes the facial expression that the eyes, mouth, and wrinkles are linked) Etc.)).

In particular, in FIG. 9A, the acting character is executing the “wink” operation as a special control, and the game parameters of the avatar 5 and the acting character 8 are changed (increased) by the action. ), This is an example in which the change control of the mode of the display object 30 to be displayed by the animation pattern is executed.

Further, as illustrated in FIG. 9B, the display object not only increases in shape but also changes in color as the game parameter increases (for example, the brightness and chromaticity are changed to make the display object glossy. The shape may be deformed (for example, partly enlarged), or a combination thereof may be used.

Further, the display object may be formed as a two-dimensional display, or may be formed as a three-dimensional object like other objects arranged in the game space.

[4.4] Modification Example Next, a modification of the process of notifying whether or not the player is communicating with the acting character in the present embodiment, or a modification of the acting character or the avatar display will be described.

(Notification by sound or vibration)
In the mode control process of the display object, the notification control unit 119 controls the terminal device 20 according to the mode of the display object or the change of the mode, and the sound or vibration related to the display object to the player. May be provided.

Specifically, the notification control unit 119 changes the volume, pitch, pitch or scale of the heart sound according to the mode of the display object or the change of the mode, and the higher the game parameter, the louder the volume and the pitch. Is controlled to increase the speed, increase the pitch, or increase the scale.

For example, the notification control unit 119 sets the threshold value of the game parameter stepwise in advance in the same manner as the mode control of the display object, and gradually increases the volume as the threshold value increases (as the threshold value decreases). Data for (decreasing), gradually increasing (decreasing) the pitch, and gradually increasing (lowering) the pitch and scale is output to the terminal device 20.

The notification control unit 119 may set the threshold value of the game parameter stepwise in advance, and execute control for changing the sound output from the terminal device 20 as the threshold value becomes higher.

For example, the notification control unit 119 sets the threshold value of the game parameter stepwise, and increases (decreases) the tone color or changes it to a bright sound (dark sound) as the threshold value increases (decreases). You may.

Further, the notification control unit 119 may execute control to vibrate the vibrating unit 340 provided in the terminal device 20 in response to the mode of the display object or the change of the mode in place of the sound or together with the sound. ..

In this case, for example, the notification control unit 119 sets the threshold value of the game parameter stepwise, and increases (decreases) the vibration as the threshold value increases (decreases), or vibrates the vibration pattern violently. Performs (quiet) switching control.

Further, instead of sound or vibration, the notification control unit 119 may control a blower, electric heater or humidifier (not shown) to perform control for providing wind, heat or water vapor to the real space.

(Acting character)
In the above embodiment, as the acting character, an acting character that performs an action such as an acting performance in a game space such as an idol has been described, but the player is confronted according to a preset scenario (RPG or reasoning game). Any character, such as a character, that is watched by the player and is controlled by a computer may be used.

In particular, acting characters are not only dynamic characters that move in the game space or have physical (partial) movements, but also static objects such as trees and rocks, and characters that simply appear in the game. There may be.

(Avatar display)
In the above embodiment, the avatar has been described using an avatar that is the alter ego of the player in the game space, but it is a character that acts in the game space based on the intention of the player such as a fellow character of the player. May be good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the avatar is imaged when the game space is imaged, such as being displayed on a large display device installed in the game space, but it does not necessarily have to be imaged. It may be hidden.

(Player input)
Further, the player input may be an operation of the player such as input to the controller, which is input or recognized according to the movement of the player's body such as the player's fingers, arms, head, line of sight, or eyelids, or a camera. It may be an input (line-of-sight direction or operation input) detected by a detection means such as image detection or vibration detection (gyro).

In particular, the player input may be input by a single player or may be input by a plurality of players. Therefore, the player participating in the game may be one player or a plurality of players.

[5] Operation in the present embodiment Next, the operation of the game processing in the performance of the acting character including the mode control processing of the display object executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. do. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing the operation of the game processing in the acting of the acting character including the mode control processing of the display object executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

In this operation, it is assumed that the setting of the bleachers and the setting for preparing the avatar to be dressed have already been completed, and it is assumed that each data indicating the set contents is stored in the player information 146.

Further, in this operation, as a game parameter for controlling the mode of the display object and its change, a parameter obtained by totaling the game parameters of both the player (avatar) and the acting character (that is, the total game parameter) is used. It shall be.

Further, in this operation, a heart-shaped display object displayed in the vicinity of the acting character is used as the display object, and only the display object in the acting character in the line-of-sight direction of the avatar is displayed.

On the other hand, in this operation, it is assumed that the object control unit 114 arranges, moves, or operates each object including the acting character in the game space according to the program during the acting of the acting character. It is assumed that the game execution control unit 111 is executing each effect of the game space.

On the other hand, the information acquisition unit 104 acquires the line-of-sight information output from the terminal device 20 at predetermined timings (5 ms), and the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115 acquires the line-of-sight information each time the avatar game space is acquired. Determine the direction of the line of sight inside.

Then, the image generation unit 108 generates a game space image by imaging the game space seen from the virtual camera arranged in the viewing seat based on the determined line-of-sight direction, and the generated game space image data is used as a terminal device. It is output to 20 at any time.

Further, the terminal device 20 generates an image (parallax image) for displaying an image in the virtual three-dimensional space based on the image data output from the image generation unit 108, and displays it on the HMD unit 200. do.

First, when the game execution control unit 111 detects a performance start instruction of a specific performance character (a group composed of a plurality of performance characters) such as a player's instruction or detection of a predetermined timing (step S101), the performance is performed. While starting the character's performance, each information of the avatar (related to characteristics and emotions including appearance and items) set from the player's player information 146, information on the player's viewing seat, billing information of the player, and each performance. Each information (information about characteristics and emotions) set in the character is acquired (step S102).

Next, the parameter control unit 118 calculates the game parameters of the player and each acting character at the start of the acting character's performance, and adds up the game parameters calculated by the corresponding acting character and the avatar for each acting character to create a total game. The initial value of the parameter is calculated (step S103).

Next, the notification control unit 119 specifies the initial mode of the display object to be displayed first, including the color and size, for each acting character based on the calculated initial values of the total game parameters (step S104).

Next, the game execution control unit 111 causes the parameter control unit 118 to start the performance of the acting character, and the notification control unit 119 causes the notification control unit 119 to perform the mode of the display object set in the initial mode in the vicinity of the corresponding acting character. Execution of control is started (step S105).

When the game execution control unit 111 instructs the object control unit 114 to start the performance performance on the stage for each performance character, the game execution control unit 111 instructs the object control unit 114 to complete the performance according to a preset program. Control the acting performance of.

Further, after the performance of each acting character is started, the notification control unit 119 appropriately determines whether or not the acting character is arranged in the line-of-sight direction in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115, and determines whether or not the acting character is arranged in the line-of-sight direction. When it is determined that the acting character is arranged in, display control for displaying the display object set in the vicinity of the corresponding acting character is executed.

When two or more acting characters are arranged in the line-of-sight direction, the notification control unit 119 executes display control for displaying a display object for the acting character close to the avatar.

Next, the parameter control unit 118 determines whether or not a parameter change element such as a change in the appearance of the avatar, acquisition or switching of an item, or a twist input has been detected (step S106).

At this time, if the parameter control unit 118 determines that the parameter change element has been detected, the process proceeds to step S111, and if it determines that the parameter change element has not been detected, the game execution control unit 111 moves to step S111. , It is determined whether or not it is detected that the performance has ended (step S107).

For example, the game execution control unit 111 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the performance by the timer unit 160.

Then, when the game execution control unit 111 determines that the end of the performance has been detected, the game execution control unit 111 executes end processing related to the end of the performance, such as displaying a demo image, displaying the final game parameter, or producing an effect based on the display. (Step S108) When this operation is terminated and it is determined that the end of the performance has not been detected, the process returns to step S106.

On the other hand, when the parameter control unit 118 determines that the parameter change element has been detected, the parameter control unit 118 changes the player's game parameter based on the detected parameter change element, and sets the game parameter in the corresponding acting character. It is changed, and the total value is changed (step S111).

Next, the parameter control unit 118 determines whether or not the changed total value satisfies a predetermined condition (step S112).

As a predetermined condition, it is determined whether or not the changed total value belongs to a parameter range in which a mode different from the currently set display object is set.

At this time, when the parameter control unit 118 determines that the changed total value does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the parameter control unit 118 directly shifts to the process of step S113, and the total value is the predetermined condition. When it is determined that the above is satisfied, the mode of the display object is changed (step S113), and the process proceeds to the process of step S114.

Next, the special control execution unit 117 determines whether or not the changed total value or the changed game parameter of the avatar satisfies the condition for determining whether or not the special control can be executed (step S114).

At this time, if the special control execution unit 117 determines that the changed total value or the changed game parameter of the avatar satisfies the condition for determining whether or not the special control can be executed, the special control execution unit 117 controls the special control in the target acting character. Is executed for the avatar (step S115), and the process proceeds to step S106.

The special control execution unit 117 executes special control by the acting character based on the line-of-sight direction of the corresponding avatar in the game space specified by the avatar line-of-sight control unit 115.

On the other hand, when the special control execution unit 117 determines that the changed total value or the changed game parameter of the avatar does not satisfy the condition for determining whether or not the special control can be executed, the step is performed without doing anything. Directly shift to the processing of S106.

[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, it is described as a simulation game in which the acting character is watched, but it can also be used in other simulation games such as love simulation, battle games, and other games such as RPG.

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 20. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, processing related to various games is executed by the server device 10, but the terminal control unit 300 of the terminal device 20 is made to execute each function and the game program of the server processing unit 100. The above game may be realized as a stand-alone. Further, when the game is executed by a plurality of players, one terminal device 20 may also function as the above-mentioned server.

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. The present invention also 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, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications that do not substantially deviate from the novel matters and effects of the present invention are possible. .. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention.

1: Game system 2: Player 4: Stage 5: Avatar 6: Bleacher 8: Acting character (idol character)
10: Server device 20: Terminal device 30: Display object 100: Server processing unit 101: Communication control unit 102: User management unit 104: Information acquisition unit 105: Billing management unit 106: Virtual camera control unit 107: Sound generation unit 108 : Image generation unit 110: Game control unit 111: Game execution control unit 112: Viewing seat setting unit 113: Avatar setting unit 114: Object control unit 115: Avatar line-of-sight control unit 116: Line-of-sight detection unit 117: Special control execution unit 118 : Parameter control unit 119: Notification control unit 120: Input unit 130: Display unit 140: Storage unit 142: Main storage unit 144: Game information 146: Player information 148: Display object object information 149: Table data 150: Vibration generation unit 160 : Timer unit 180: Information storage medium 196: Communication unit 200: HMD unit 210: Imaging unit 211: Imaging camera 212: Image generation unit 220: Motion sensor 230: Interface 240: Sound output unit 250: Switch 260: Input unit 261: Right-eye display panel 262: Left-eye display panel 270: Storage unit 271: Main storage unit 272: Image buffer 280: Information storage medium 290: Display unit 296: Communication unit 300: Terminal control unit 310: Terminal processing unit 311: Communication control Unit 312: Game processing unit 320: Drawing unit 330: Sound processing unit 340: Vibration unit 341: Vibrating object

Claims (9)

A program that advances a game while imaging a game space in which a gaze character gazes by a player is placed on a computer as a virtual three-dimensional space.
The computer
An object control means that controls each object including the gaze character in the game space.
A receiving means for executing a process of receiving a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player.
An image that sets a position where a player character to be operated by the player is arranged in the game space as a position of a virtual camera, and generates an image of the game space that can be seen from the line-of-sight direction of the player with the virtual camera as a viewpoint. Generation means,
A virtual camera control means that controls the virtual camera based on the received player input, and
A display control means that executes a given display control in association with a gaze character arranged in the game space.
To function as
The display control means
A total value is calculated by adding up the given parameters related to the game in both the gaze character and the player character, and the mode of the display object subject to the display control or the change of the mode is changed according to the total value. A program characterized by controlling. The program according to claim 1.
The display control means
A display object to be controlled by the display is displayed in the vicinity of the gaze character.
A program characterized by controlling the mode of the display object or the change of the mode according to a given parameter related to the game. The program according to claim 1.
The display control means
As the target of the display control, the display object constituting the facial expression of the gaze character is controlled.
A program characterized by controlling the mode of the display object or the change of the mode according to a given parameter related to the game. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The given parameter with respect to the game is a parameter that changes and reflects the game status information related to the gaze character or the player character. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The given parameter with respect to the game is a program that reflects the game situation of the player. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
A program in which the mode of the displayed object includes at least one mode of the shape, color, size, and display pattern of the displayed object. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
Further functioning the computer as a control processing means for executing a control process for controlling the providing means for providing the sound or vibration associated with the display.
The control processing means
A program that changes the sound or vibration provided by the providing means in response to the mode of the display or a change in the mode. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
The image generation means
An image of the generated game space is displayed on a display means composed of a wearable image display device having a structure that covers the player's field of view and visually recognizing the image of the virtual three-dimensional space.
The reception means
A program that accepts the line-of-sight direction of the player as input of the player. It is a game system that advances the game while imaging the game space in which the gaze character that is gazed by the player is arranged as a virtual three-dimensional space.
An object control means for controlling each object including the gaze character in the game space, and
A receiving means for executing a process of receiving a player input including at least the line-of-sight direction of the player input by the player.
An image that sets a position where a player character to be operated by the player is arranged in the game space as a position of a virtual camera, and generates an image of the game space that can be seen from the line-of-sight direction of the player with the virtual camera as a viewpoint. Generation means and
A virtual camera control means for controlling the virtual camera based on the received player input,
A display control means that executes a given display control in association with the gaze character arranged in the game space, and
With
The display control means
A total value is calculated by adding up the given parameters related to the game in both the gaze character and the player character, and the mode of the display object subject to the display control or the change of the mode is changed according to the total value. A game system characterized by control.

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