JP6965302B2 - Information processing equipment, game programs, and information processing methods - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, a game program, and an information processing method.

A game system that gives players possession of game content that can generate special effects only during the period when the game event is held (for example, game content that has special effects for a limited time, such as a "special effect card"). Is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 6284204

In such a game event, the system administrator who operates the service associates "game content with a special effect" for each "period". Therefore, when the period ends, the special effect disappears in the next period, and the game content is no longer used by the player, causing the game content to become obsolete.
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to deal with "a period during which a special effect can be generated" for each "game content" on the player side receiving the service one after another. By making it possible to attach it, it is possible to continuously use the game content having a special effect, and to suppress the obsolescence of the game content.

The main invention of the present invention for solving the above problems is
For each character owned by the player, the player information in which the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state of the special effect generated on the character is set is stored in association with each of the unit periods divided into several predetermined periods. Memory and
A state setting processing unit that sets the state information corresponding to the selected unit period as a valid state according to the operation of selecting one of the unit periods for the character of the player.
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated, the parameter of the character for which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period is compared with the unit period to which the state information indicating the invalid state is associated. A game progress processing unit that generates a special effect on the character by changing it to the advantage of the player.
It is an information processing device characterized by being equipped with.
Other features of the present invention will be clarified by the description in the present specification and the accompanying drawings.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure example of the game system 1. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the server apparatus 10. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of a character information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of item information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of a player information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example (the 1) of the possession character information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example (the 2) of the possession character information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the possession item information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the lottery deck information. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a player terminal 20. It is a flowchart explaining the operation example at the time of setting the state information which shows the effective state of a special effect in association with the unit period which divided a predetermined period. It is a figure which shows an example of the period selection screen 50. It is a figure which shows an example of the confirmation screen 55. It is a flowchart explaining the operation example when characters fight against each other in a battle game. It is a figure which shows another example of a period selection screen 60.

The description of this specification and the accompanying drawings will clarify at least the following matters.
That is, for each character owned by the player, the player information in which the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state of the special effect generated on the character is set is set in association with each of the unit periods in which the predetermined period is divided into several parts. A memory unit to memorize and
A state setting processing unit that sets the state information corresponding to the selected unit period as a valid state according to the operation of selecting one of the unit periods for the character of the player.
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated, the parameter of the character for which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period is compared with the unit period to which the state information indicating the invalid state is associated. A game progress processing unit that generates a special effect on the character by changing it to the advantage of the player.
It is an information processing device characterized by being equipped with.
According to such an information processing device, the player himself / herself associates each character with "a unit period in which state information indicating an effective state is associated" (that is, a period in which a special effect can be generated) one after another. You will be able to set it. As a result, the player can continuously use the character having the special effect, and it is possible to suppress the obsolescence of the character.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The predetermined period is a period in which the unit period goes around with the passage of time.
The game progress processing unit may generate a special effect on the character for which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period each time the state information indicating the valid state is associated with the unit period. good.
According to such an information processing device, even if the "unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated" set by the player himself is completed, if the unit period goes around with the passage of time, the period will be restored. As it arrives, players will be able to use it again as a character with special effects. In addition, even if the "unit period associated with the state information indicating the valid state" set by the player ends, the player knows that the period will surely come again depending on the cycle, so that the player "indicates the invalid state". Even if the special effect disappears in the "unit period to which the state information is associated", the character will be used continuously while expecting the next opportunity. As a result, it becomes possible to suppress the obsolescence of the character.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The state setting processing unit may allow the player to select one of the unit periods only when the player satisfies a predetermined condition.
According to such an information processing device, it is possible to suppress that anyone can easily set a "unit period to which state information indicating a valid state is associated" with respect to a character.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The game progress processing unit grants a special item to the player who plays the game,
The state setting processing unit may allow the player to select any unit period only when the player's use of the special item is satisfied as the predetermined condition.
According to such an information processing device, the player actively repeats the game play aiming at the acquisition of the special item, so that the motivation to play can be increased.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The game progress processing unit grants a special item to a player who plays a game, which can set a state information corresponding only to a predetermined unit period as a valid state.
The state setting processing unit automatically responds to the predetermined unit period without causing the player to perform a selection operation only when the player is satisfied with the use of the special item as the predetermined condition. The state information to be used may be set as a valid state.
According to such an information processing device, the player can set "state information indicating the valid state" in association with a predetermined unit period only by using such a special item. It is possible to save the trouble of selection operation.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The game progress processing unit may give a character in which state information indicating a valid state is preset for at least one or more unit periods to a player who plays a game.
According to such an information processing device, the player actively repeats the game play with the aim of acquiring a character whose "state information indicating the valid state" is preset for at least one unit period. , You can increase your motivation to play.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The player information is configured so that a plurality of state information can be set for each character owned by the player in association with each unit period.
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated, the game progress processing unit indicates the valid state when generating a special effect on the character for which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period. The more state information is set, the more the parameters of the character may be changed.
According to such an information processing device, the player can repeatedly set "state information indicating an effective state" for a unit period, so that the parameters of the character can be greatly changed in the unit period.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The state setting processing unit restricts the player from being able to select the unit period in which only the state information indicating the invalid state is associated even when the player satisfies a predetermined condition.
It may be that.
According to such an information processing device, by providing a "unit period in which only state information indicating an invalid state can be associated" in a predetermined period, a period in which no special effect occurs can be surely provided. Can be restricted so that it does not become too advantageous.

Then on the computer
For each character owned by the player, the player information in which the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state of the special effect generated on the character is set is stored in association with each of the unit periods divided into several predetermined periods. Processing to memorize in
A state setting process that sets the state information corresponding to the selected unit period as a valid state in response to the player performing an operation to select one of the unit periods for his / her character.
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated, the parameter of the character for which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period is compared with the unit period to which the state information indicating the invalid state is associated. A game progress process that creates a special effect on the character by changing it to the advantage of the player,
It is a game program characterized by executing.
According to such a game program, it is possible to suppress the obsolescence of characters.

Then the computer
For each character owned by the player, the player information in which the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state of the special effect generated on the character is set is stored in association with each of the unit periods divided into several predetermined periods. To remember and
Depending on the player performing an operation to select one of the unit periods for his character, the state information corresponding to the selected unit period is set as the valid state, and
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated, the parameter of the character for which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period is compared with the unit period to which the state information indicating the invalid state is associated. By fluctuating to the advantage of the player, it is possible to generate a special effect on the character.
It is an information processing method characterized by having.
According to such an information processing method, it is possible to suppress the obsolescence of the character.

=== Embodiment ===
<< About the configuration of game system 1 >>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system 1. The game system 1 provides various services related to a game to a player via a network 2 (for example, the Internet or the like), and includes a server device 10 and a plurality of player terminals 20.

The game system 1 according to the present embodiment can provide a player with a battle game using a character card (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “character”) as an example of game content.

The battle game according to the present embodiment is a game in which a player character owned by a player is played against an enemy character which is an opponent. In this battle game, the player can advance the battle with the enemy character in an advantageous manner by generating a special effect on the player character.

The special effect of the character according to the present embodiment is associated with each player character in a unit period in which a predetermined period is divided into several units, and status information indicating an effective state or an invalid state of the special effect generated in the character is provided. By setting, it is determined whether or not it occurs in each unit period. Then, the unit period for associating the state information can be set for the player character by the player's own selection.

For example, if the predetermined period is "one year" and it is divided into 12 pieces according to the calendar, each of "January" to "December" is a unit period. In this case, the player can set the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state in association with each of "January" to "December" for each player character.

Then, for a certain player character, "state information indicating the valid state" is set in association with "March" by the player's own selection, and "state information indicating the invalid state" is set for others. Then, when the player plays the battle game in the one month of "March", a special effect is generated for the certain player character.

In addition, if "state information indicating the valid state" is associated with the next "April" by the player's own selection, a special effect can be continuously generated for the certain player character even after the end of "March". Can be done. As a result, the game content having a special effect can be continuously used, so that it is possible to suppress the obsolescence of the game content.

On the other hand, even if the "state information indicating the valid state" is not associated with the next "April", if the unit period goes around with the passage of time after the end of "March", "March" will come again. As a result, the player will be able to use it again as a character with special effects. As a result, the game content having a special effect can be continuously used, so that it is possible to suppress the obsolescence of the game content.

<< About the configuration of the server device 10 >>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the server device 10. The server device 10 is an information processing device (for example, a workstation, a personal computer, etc.) used by a system administrator or the like when operating and managing various services. When the server device 10 receives various commands (requests) from the player terminal 20, the server device 10 uses a game program and various data that can operate on the player terminal 20 and a markup language (HTML, etc.) that matches the standard of the player terminal 20. Send (response) the created Web page (game screen, etc.). The server device 10 in the present embodiment includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, a display unit 14, and a communication unit 15.

The control unit 11 transfers data between each unit and controls the entire server device 10, and is realized by the CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a predetermined memory. .. The control unit 11 in the present embodiment includes at least a game progress processing unit 111, a state setting processing unit 112, and a screen data generation processing unit 113.

The game progress processing unit 111 has a function of executing a process of advancing various games according to a game program. The game progress processing unit 111 in the present embodiment performs, for example, a battle game in which characters are played against each other, a lottery game in which characters and items are given to players by lottery, and various processes related to enhanced synthesis in which characters or items are combined. Execute each. Therefore, the game progress processing unit 111 also functions as a battle processing unit that executes various processes related to the battle, a lottery processing unit that executes various processes related to the lottery, and a synthesis processing unit that executes various processes related to enhanced synthesis. In addition, the game progress processing unit 111 creates special effects for the player character during the battle (variates the parameters of the player character), and provides special items for the player character to generate special effects. It also executes processing such as giving.

The state setting processing unit 112 has a function of executing a process of setting the state information of the special effect to be generated in the character in association with each of the unit periods in which the predetermined period is divided for each character. The state setting processing unit 112 in the present embodiment makes the state information associated with the selected unit period a valid state in response to the player performing an operation of selecting one of the unit periods, for example. Set to the character.

The screen data generation processing unit 113 has a function of executing a process of generating screen data for displaying the game screen on the player terminal 20. The screen data generation processing unit 113 in the present embodiment generates HTML data as screen data corresponding to the game screen, for example.

The storage unit 12 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory), which is a read-only storage area in which a system program is stored, and a RAM (Random Access), which is a rewritable storage area used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the control unit 11. Memory), and is realized by, for example, a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk. The storage unit 12 in the present embodiment stores at least character information (first game content information), item information (second game content information), player information, and lottery deck information. In addition, these various information will be described in detail later.

The input unit 13 is for the system administrator or the like to input various data (for example, character information, game stage information, etc.) related to the game service, and is realized by, for example, a keyboard or a mouse.

The display unit 14 is for displaying an operation screen for a system administrator based on a command from the control unit 11, and is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like.

The communication unit 15 is for communicating with the player terminal 20, has a function as a receiving unit for receiving various data and signals transmitted from the player terminal 20, and responds to a command from the control unit 11. It has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the player terminal 20. The communication unit 15 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of character information. Character information is information about various characters used in battle games and the like. This character information includes at least the character name, rarity, maximum attack power, maximum defense power, maximum physical strength (maximum HP), initial attack power, initial defense power, initial physical strength (initial HP), etc. in association with the character ID. The initial value and maximum value of various parameters are set. Rarity is information indicating the rarity classified into a plurality of classes according to the rarity value of the character. In the present embodiment, the rarity (“R1” → “R2” → “R3” → “R4” → ...) classified into multiple stages is set as the character.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of item information. Item information is information about items used in battle games and the like. At least the item name, item effect, and price are set in this item information in association with the item ID. The item effect is information indicating the effect exerted when the item is used. Price is information that indicates the value of the item. In this embodiment, free regular items and paid items are included. It also includes a special item (to set the state information associated with the unit period as a valid state) to generate a special effect on the player character.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of player information. Player information is information about players participating in a competitive game. At least the player name, game points, owned character information, and owned item information are set in this player information in association with the player ID. The game points are information indicating the amount of points possessed by the player, and are consumed when the player plays a lottery game or the like.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of owned character information (No. 1). Owned character information is information about a character owned by a player (hereinafter, also referred to as "owned character"). In this owned character information, at least the current level, ability parameter, and state registration information are set in association with the character ID of the owned character. It is also possible to treat levels and rarities as ability parameters. The state registration information is state information associated with each of the unit periods divided into several predetermined periods, and indicates a valid state (active) or invalid state (inactive) of a special effect generated on the character. The information is registered information. In the present embodiment, the predetermined period is set to be "one year", and the unit period in which the "one year" is divided is set as each of "January" to "December". Therefore, here, the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state is set in association with each of "January" to "December" for each owned character. In the month (unit period) to which the status information indicating the valid status is associated, when the player plays the battle game, a special effect is generated on the owned character (player character). On the other hand, no special effect occurs in the month (unit period) to which the status information indicating the invalid status is associated.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of owned character information (No. 2). The owned character information is not limited to the owned character information shown in FIG. 6, and may have the following data structure. That is, at least the current level, ability parameter, and state registration information are set in this owned character information in association with the character ID of the owned character. Unlike the owned character information shown in FIG. 6, the state registration information is configured so that a plurality of state information can be set in association with each unit period. In the present embodiment, the predetermined period is set to be "one year", and the unit period in which the "one year" is divided is set as each of "January" to "December". Therefore, here, four state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state is set in association with each of "January" to "December" for each owned character. In the month (unit period) to which at least one state information indicating the valid state is associated, when the player plays the battle game, a special effect is generated on the owned character (player character). At this time, the more state information indicating the valid state is set, the greater the special effect that occurs in that month (unit period). On the other hand, no special effect occurs in the month (unit period) to which the status information indicating the invalid status is associated with all four.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of owned item information. Owned item information is information about items owned by the player (hereinafter, also referred to as "owned items"). At least the number of possessed items is set in this owned item information in association with the item ID. Each time a player uses an item they own, the number of items they own will decrease.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of lottery deck information. The lottery deck information is information about the deck used in the lottery game. A deck is a group of characters that combines multiple characters into one. In this lottery deck information, at least the lottery game name, the lottery target, the lottery probability, and the state registration information are set in association with the lottery game ID. The lottery game name is information indicating the name of the lottery game. The lottery target is information indicating a character that can be drawn from among a plurality of characters set in the character information. The lottery probability is information indicating the emission probability when the lottery is performed. Here, the higher the rarity of the character, the lower the lottery probability is set. Therefore, the higher the rarity of a character, the less easily it is available. The state registration information is state information associated with each of the unit periods divided into several predetermined periods, and indicates a valid state (active) or invalid state (inactive) of a special effect generated on the character. The information is registered information. In the present embodiment, the predetermined period is set to be "one year", and the unit period in which the "one year" is divided is set as each of "January" to "December". Then, the character having the highest rarity is associated with all of "January" to "December", and the state information indicating the valid state is set in advance. The character with the lowest rarity is associated with all of "January" to "December", and state information indicating an invalid state is preset. For characters with other rarities, status information indicating the valid status is preset by associating only with "March", or associating with multiple months such as "March" and "September". , The state information indicating the valid state is set in advance.

<< About the configuration of the player terminal 20 >>
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the player terminal 20. The player terminal 20 is an information processing device (for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone terminal, etc.) that the player can possess and use. Since the player terminal 20 has a Web browser function, it is possible to display a Web page (game screen or the like) transmitted from the server device 10 on the screen. The player terminal 20 includes a terminal control unit 21 that controls the entire player terminal 20, a terminal storage unit 22 that stores various data programs, a terminal input unit 23 for the player to perform operation input, and a game screen / operation. It has a terminal display unit 24 that displays a screen and a terminal communication unit 25 that performs information communication between the server device 10.

<< Operation of Game System 1 >>
Here, an operation example of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following, first, the predetermined period is "one year", and it is assumed that each of "January" to "December" divided into 12 according to the calendar is a unit period, and the special effect generated on the character A specific example will be described when the state information indicating the valid state is set in association with the unit period from "January" to "December".

<< Operation example 1 >>
<About the effective setting of special effects>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example when setting state information indicating an effective state of a special effect in association with a unit period in which a predetermined period is divided.

First, when the server device 10 receives a character selection request from the player terminal 20 for allowing the player to select a character for which a special effect is to be generated in a certain period, the server device 10 displays a character selection screen for the player to select the character. Control is performed to display the player terminal 20 (step S101).

Specifically, when the screen data generation processing unit 113 of the server device 10 receives the selection request from the player terminal 20, it acquires the character information owned by the player from the player information shown in FIG. 5, and owns the character shown in FIG. With reference to the character information, screen data corresponding to the character selection screen in which the characters owned by the player are displayed in a list is generated. Then, when the screen data corresponding to the character selection screen is generated, the screen data is transmitted to the requesting player terminal 20. When the player terminal 20 receives the screen data transmitted from the server device 10, the player terminal 20 analyzes the screen data to display the character selection screen on the terminal display unit 24.

Next, when the character selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the terminal display unit 24, the player terminal 20 performs an operation of selecting a desired owned character from the plurality of characters displayed in the list. The operation information based on the player's selection operation is transmitted to the server device 10. Upon receiving the operation information transmitted from the player terminal 20, the server device 10 determines whether or not the player selection operation has been performed on the character selection screen (step S102).

That is, when the state setting processing unit 112 of the server device 10 determines that the player has not selected the selection button corresponding to any character on the character selection screen based on the received operation information. (Step S102: NO), the player waits until the selection operation is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has selected the selection button corresponding to any character on the character selection screen (step S102: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S103.

Next, when the server device 10 determines that the player's selection operation has been performed by selecting the selection button corresponding to any character on the character selection screen (step S102: YES), Control is performed to display the period selection screen for the player to select the period during which the special effect can be generated for the selected character on the player terminal 20 (step S103).

Specifically, the screen data generation processing unit 113 of the server device 10 acquires the state registration information of the selected character from the owned character information shown in FIG. 6, and based on the acquired state registration information of the character, Generate screen data corresponding to the period selection screen for selecting the period for which the special effect is to be generated for the selected character. Then, when the screen data corresponding to the period selection screen is generated, the screen data is transmitted to the requesting player terminal 20. When the player terminal 20 receives the screen data transmitted from the server device 10, the player terminal 20 analyzes the screen data to display the period selection screen on the terminal display unit 24.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the period selection screen 50. The period selection screen 50 includes a period selection area 51 and a plurality of selection buttons 52. In the period selection area 51, each unit period (from "January" to "December") is associated with the player character 51a selected by the player himself / herself based on the state registration information set in the possessed character information shown in FIG. Each of the selection buttons 52 corresponding to ()) is shown in a display mode corresponding to the "state information indicating the valid state" or the "state information indicating the invalid state" of the state registration information. Here, in the state registration information, "March" and "May" are associated with "state information indicating an effective state", and other than that, "state information indicating an invalid state" is associated. If so, the selection buttons 52 corresponding to "March" and "May" are highlighted by highlighting, indicating that the special effect has already been enabled. Therefore, since the selection buttons 52 corresponding to "March" and "May" are excluded from the selection target, the player cannot select them, and the unit period other than "March" and "May" ( The selection button 52 corresponding to "January", "February", "April", "June" to "December") will be selected.

Next, returning to FIG. 11, when the period selection screen 50 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24, the player terminal 20 has a selection button 52 corresponding to a unit period other than “March” and “May”. When the player selects the selection button 52 corresponding to the desired unit period, the operation information based on the player's selection operation is transmitted to the server device 10. Upon receiving the operation information transmitted from the player terminal 20, the server device 10 determines whether or not the player selection operation has been performed on the period selection screen (step S104).

That is, the state setting processing unit 112 of the server device 10 has the selection button 52 corresponding to the unit period other than "March" and "May" on the period selection screen by the player based on the received operation information. If it is determined that one of them has not been selected (step S104: NO), the player waits until the selection operation is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has selected the selection button 52 corresponding to any unit period on the period selection screen (step S104: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S105.

Next, the server device 10 performs the selection operation of the player by selecting one of the selection buttons 52 corresponding to the unit period other than "March" and "May" on the period selection screen. If it is determined (step S104: YES), the player terminal 20 is controlled to display a confirmation screen for confirming the selected unit period (step S105).

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the confirmation screen 55. On the confirmation screen 55, the character of the player selected by the player on the character selection screen and the unit period selected by the player on the period selection screen are displayed. In the present embodiment, the player's use of his / her special item is a predetermined condition for allowing the selected character to generate a special effect in the selected unit period. Therefore, if the player wants to enable the special effect in the unit period, he / she selects the operation button 57 for approving the use of the item, and if he / she does not want to enable the special effect in the unit period. , The operation button 56 for refusing the use of the item will be selected.

Next, returning to FIG. 11, the player terminal 20 has an operation button 57 for approving the use of the item or an operation for refusing the use of the item when the confirmation screen 55 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24. When the player selects the button 56, the operation information based on the player's selection operation is transmitted to the server device 10. Upon receiving the operation information transmitted from the player terminal 20, the server device 10 determines whether or not the player satisfies a predetermined condition based on whether or not the selection operation for using the special item has been performed by the player. (Step S106).

That is, when the state setting processing unit 112 of the server device 10 determines that the player has selected the operation button 56 for refusing to use the item on the confirmation screen based on the received operation information (step). S106: NO), it is assumed that the player does not satisfy the predetermined condition, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the player has selected the operation button 57 for approving the use of the item on the confirmation screen (step S106: YES), it is assumed that the player has satisfied the predetermined condition, and the next step is Proceed to process to S107.

Next, when the player satisfies a predetermined condition by selecting the operation button 57 for using the special item on the confirmation screen (step S106: YES), the server device 10 determines the selected unit period. In order to enable the selected character to generate a special effect in, the special effect is enabled (step S107).

That is, the state setting processing unit 112 of the server device 10 acquires the state registration information of the selected character from the owned character information shown in FIG. 6, updates the state registration information of the acquired character, and selects the selected character. The state information associated with the given unit period is set as the "valid state". For example, if the player selects "April" on the period selection screen, "state information indicating the valid state" is set in association with "April" for the player's selected character. Become. By enabling the special effect in this way, during the month of "April" to which the "state information indicating the valid state" is associated, when the player plays the battle game, the effect is changed. A special effect will occur on the player's own character (player character).

<About the match>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example when characters compete against each other in a battle game.

First, when the server device 10 receives a game start request for starting a battle game from a player who wants to play a battle, the server device 10 receives a game start request from the player terminal 20, and the character selection screen for the player to select a player character to play against the enemy character. Is controlled to be displayed on the player terminal 20 (step S201).

Specifically, when the screen data generation processing unit 113 of the server device 10 receives the game start request from the player terminal 20, the screen data generation processing unit 113 acquires the character information owned by the player from the player information shown in FIG. 5, and is shown in FIG. With reference to the owned character information, screen data corresponding to the character selection screen in which the owned characters of the player are displayed in a list is generated. Then, when the screen data corresponding to the character selection screen is generated, the screen data is transmitted to the requesting player terminal 20. When the player terminal 20 receives the screen data transmitted from the server device 10, the player terminal 20 analyzes the screen data to display the character selection screen on the terminal display unit 24.

Next, the player terminal 20 operates to select a player character to be used for a battle from a plurality of owned characters displayed in a list when the character selection screen (not shown) is displayed on the terminal display unit 24. Then, the operation information based on the player's selection operation is transmitted to the server device 10. Upon receiving the operation information transmitted from the player terminal 20, the server device 10 determines whether or not the player selection operation has been performed on the character selection screen (step S202).

That is, when the game progress processing unit 111 of the server device 10 determines that the player has not selected the selection button corresponding to any character on the character selection screen based on the received operation information. (Step S202: NO), the player waits until the selection operation is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the player has selected the selection button corresponding to any character on the character selection screen (step S202: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S203.

Next, when the server device 10 determines that the player's selection operation has been performed by selecting the selection button corresponding to any character on the character selection screen (step S202: YES), It is determined whether or not the unit time at which the special effect can be generated for the selected player character coincides with the actual time at the present time (step S203).

That is, the game progress processing unit 111 of the server device 10 acquires the state registration information of the selected player character from the possessed character information shown in FIG. 6, and refers to the acquired state registration information to “indicate the valid state”. Specify the unit period to which the "state information" is associated. Then, it is determined whether or not the specified unit period coincides with the actual time at the present time. For example, in the unit period from "January" to "December", "March" and "May" are associated with "state information indicating the valid state", and the actual time at the present time is "3". If it is "month", it is determined that both are the same for "March".

Based on the result of the determination in this way, the unit period in which the special effect can be generated for the selected player character (that is, the unit period to which the "state information indicating the valid state" is associated. ) And when it is determined that all the actual times at the present time do not match (step S203: NO), the process proceeds to step S205 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the unit time during which the special effect can be generated for the selected player character matches the actual time at the present time (step S203: YES), the next step is The process proceeds to step S204 of.

Next, the server device 10 is selected when the unit time during which the special effect can be generated for the selected player character coincides with the actual time at the present time (step S203: YES). A special effect is generated for the player character (step S204).

That is, the game progress processing unit 111 of the server device 10 has a unit period (that is, a unit period that coincides with the actual period at the present time) to which the "state information indicating the valid state" is associated, and has a special effect. In the unit period that can be generated), the parameter of the selected player character is set to the unit period (that is, the unit period in which the special effect cannot be generated) associated with the "state information indicating the invalid state". By changing the player's advantage in comparison, a special effect is generated for that player character. Specifically, the game progress processing unit 111 acquires the ability parameter of the selected player character from the possessed character information shown in FIG. 6, and changes the acquired ability parameter so as to be advantageous.

At this time, in order to change the ability parameter in an advantageous manner, the current value, which is positive with respect to the standard, is further increased to move away from the standard, and the current value, which is negative with respect to the standard, is brought closer to the standard. This includes increasing the value from the standard, increasing the value to increase from the standard, and decreasing the value to decrease from the standard. For example, if the unit period during which a special effect can be generated is only "March", the attack power that was 100 points (100%) in "February" will be 120 points (120%) in "March". ), To recover the physical strength (HP) that had dropped to 5 points (5%) in "February" to 100 points (100%) in "March", and to recover the physical strength (100%) in "February". HP) recovers (rises) by 10 points by time recovery, recovers (rises) by 20 points by time recovery in "March", and damages from enemies in "February" This includes lowering your physical strength (HP) by 20 points by receiving it, and lowering it by 10 points by receiving damage from the enemy in "March".

Regarding the types of ability parameters to be changed (attack power, defense power, physical strength (HP), etc.), one or more types may be preset (for example, only the preset attack power is changed). , The player may freely select one or more types (for example, the physical strength (HP) selected by the player himself / herself is changed).

Next, when the server device 10 generates a special effect on the player character selected by the player in this way, the server device 10 determines the outcome of the battle between the player character having the changed ability parameter and the enemy character. (Step S205).

That is, in the game progress processing unit 111 of the server device 10, when the player performs an attack operation, the player character becomes an enemy based on, for example, the attack power of the player character increased due to the occurrence of a special effect, the defense power of the enemy character, and the like. The amount of damage given to the character is calculated, and the physical strength (HP) of the enemy character is reduced according to the amount of damage. Then, as a result of the enemy character being damaged by the attack of the player character, when the physical strength (HP) of the enemy character is reduced to a predetermined value or less (for example, zero value or less), the player character defeats the enemy character and wins. become. On the other hand, if the physical strength (HP) of the enemy character cannot be reduced to a predetermined value or less (for example, zero value or less), the enemy character will counterattack this time. Winning or losing will be decided by the result of repeating attacks with each other in this way. The method of determining the outcome is not limited to this.

<< Operation example 2 >>
In the above operation example 1, as shown in FIG. 6, a specific example in the case of using the owned character information associated with one state information for each unit period from “January” to “December” has been described. On the other hand, in the operation example 2, as shown in FIG. 7, a specific example in the case of using the owned character information in which a plurality of state information is associated with each unit period from “January” to “December” is provided. explain.

<About the effective setting of special effects>
The process of step S103 described with reference to FIG. 11 can be modified as follows when the possessed character information shown in FIG. 7 is used.

When the server device 10 determines that the player's selection operation has been performed by selecting the selection button corresponding to any character on the character selection screen (step S102: YES), the server device 10 is selected. Control is performed to display the period selection screen for the player to select the period during which the special effect can be generated for the character on the player terminal 20 (step S103).

Specifically, the screen data generation processing unit 113 of the server device 10 acquires the state registration information of the selected character from the owned character information shown in FIG. 7, and based on the acquired state registration information of the character, Generate screen data corresponding to the period selection screen for selecting the period for which the special effect is to be generated for the selected character. Then, when the screen data corresponding to the period selection screen is generated, the screen data is transmitted to the requesting player terminal 20. When the player terminal 20 receives the screen data transmitted from the server device 10, the player terminal 20 analyzes the screen data to display the period selection screen on the terminal display unit 24.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing another example of the period selection screen 60. The period selection screen 60 includes a period selection area 61 and a plurality of selection buttons 62. In the period selection area 61, each unit period (from "January" to "December") is associated with the player character 61a selected by the player himself / herself based on the state registration information set in the possessed character information shown in FIG. Each of the selection buttons 62 corresponding to ()) is shown in a display mode corresponding to the "state information indicating the valid state" or the "state information indicating the invalid state" of the state registration information. Further, each selection button 62 is matched with the four state information associated with each of "January" to "December" in the state registration information set in the owned character information shown in FIG. Four marks 62a are arranged. Each mark 62a is also shown in a display mode corresponding to the "state information indicating the valid state" or the "state information indicating the invalid state" of the state registration information.

Here, in the state registration information, all four "state information indicating the valid state" are associated with "March", and only one "state information indicating the valid state" corresponds to "May". Assuming that "state information indicating an invalid state" is associated with all other items, at least one selection button 62 corresponding to "March" and "May" has a "valid state". Since the "state information to be shown" is associated with it, it is highlighted by highlighting, indicating that the special effect has already been enabled. However, since all four selection buttons 62 corresponding to "March" are associated with "state information indicating the valid state", all four marks 62a are also highlighted by highlighting, and a special effect has already been achieved. It is shown that is enabled. Since only one "state information indicating the valid state" is associated with the selection button 62 corresponding to "May", only one mark 62a is highlighted by highlighting, and a special effect has already been obtained. It is shown that is enabled. Therefore, since the selection button 62 corresponding to "March" is excluded from the selection target, the player cannot select it, and the unit period other than "March" ("January", "February", The selection button 62 corresponding to "April" to "December") will be selected.

<About the match>
The processing of steps S203 to S204 described with reference to FIG. 14 can be modified as follows when the possessed character information shown in FIG. 7 is used.

When the server device 10 determines that the player's selection operation has been performed by selecting the selection button corresponding to any character on the character selection screen (step S202: YES), the selection is performed. It is determined whether or not the unit time during which the special effect can be generated for the player character is the same as the actual time at the present time (step S203).

That is, the game progress processing unit 111 of the server device 10 acquires the state registration information of the selected player character from the possessed character information shown in FIG. 6, and refers to the acquired state registration information to at least one "valid". Specify the unit period to which the "state information indicating the state" is associated. Then, it is determined whether or not the specified unit period coincides with the actual time at the present time. For example, in the unit period from "January" to "December", at least one "state information indicating the valid state" is associated with "March" and "May", and the actual time at the present time. If is "March", it is determined that both match for "March".

Based on the result of the determination in this way, a unit period (that is, at least one "state information indicating the valid state" that can generate a special effect on the selected player character is associated with the result. If it is determined that all the actual time periods do not match (step S203: NO), the process proceeds to step S205, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the unit time during which the special effect can be generated for the selected player character matches the actual time at the present time (step S203: YES), the next step is The process proceeds to step S204 of.

Next, the server device 10 is selected when the unit time during which the special effect can be generated for the selected player character coincides with the actual time at the present time (step S203: YES). A special effect is generated for the player character (step S204).

That is, the game progress processing unit 111 of the server device 10 has a unit period (that is, a unit period that coincides with the actual period at the present time) to which at least one "state information indicating the valid state" is associated. In the unit time when a special effect can be generated), the parameter of the selected player character is associated with the "state information indicating the invalid state" for a unit period (that is, a unit in which the special effect cannot be generated). By changing the player's advantage compared to the time), a special effect is generated for that player character. Specifically, the game progress processing unit 111 acquires the ability parameter of the selected player character from the possessed character information shown in FIG. 6, and changes the acquired ability parameter so as to be advantageous.

At this time, the game progress processing unit 111 greatly changes the ability parameter of the player character as the number of "state information indicating the valid state" is set. In other words, the more times the special effect is enabled, the greater the variation in the player character's ability parameters. For example, when only one "state information indicating the valid state" is associated (that is, when the special effect is set to be valid only once), the ability parameter of the player character is increased by 10%. When two "state information indicating the effective state" are associated (that is, when the special effect is set to be effective only twice), the ability parameter of the player character is increased by 20%. When three "state information indicating the effective state" are associated (that is, when the special effect is set to be effective only three times), the ability parameter of the player character is increased by 30%. Furthermore, when all four "state information indicating the valid state" are associated (that is, when the special effect is enabled all four times), the ability parameter of the player character is increased by 40%. In this way, the ability parameter of the player character having a special effect can be greatly increased stepwise by repeatedly setting the "state information indicating the valid state" for the unit period. Therefore, the player will continue to use the player character having a special effect, and it will be possible to suppress the obsolescence of the character.

Regarding the types of ability parameters to be changed (attack power, defense power, physical strength (HP), etc.), one or more types may be preset (for example, only the preset attack power is changed). , The player may freely select one or more types (for example, the physical strength (HP) selected by the player himself / herself is changed).

<< Summary >>
As described above, according to the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, the player can set the "unit period in which the special effect is effectively set" for each of his / her own characters one after another. As a result, the player can continuously use the player character having a special effect, and it is possible to suppress the obsolescence of the character.

In addition, even if the "unit period in which the special effect is validly set" selected by the player ends, if the unit period goes around with the passage of time, the period will come again, so the player will be a player character with a special effect. You will be able to use it again. Then, even if the "unit period in which the special effect is validly set" selected by the player ends, it can be seen that the period will surely come again depending on the cycle, so that the "unit period in which the special effect is not validly set" is used. Then, even if no special effect occurs, you will continue to use the player character in anticipation of the next opportunity. As a result, it becomes possible to suppress the obsolescence of the character.

=== Other embodiments ===
The above embodiment is for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and is not for limiting the interpretation of the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention also includes an equivalent thereof. In particular, even the embodiments described below are included in the present invention.

<Special item>
In this embodiment described above, the player may be able to use various types of special items. For example, the player may be able to use a special item that can set the state information corresponding only to a predetermined unit period as a valid state. Specifically, by using a special item, the player may be able to set the character with "state information indicating the valid state" associated only with the predetermined "March". In this case, the player cannot freely select the desired period from "January" to "December" even if the special item is used. However, regardless of the player's selection operation, "state information indicating the valid state" is automatically associated with "March" in the owned character information.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the special item is strengthened by synthesizing the special items and the player uses the strengthened special item, the case where the player uses the special item before the strengthening is compared with the case where the player uses the special item before the strengthening. Therefore, the parameters of the player character may be greatly changed when a special effect is generated. For example, if you enable a special effect using one special item, the attack power of the player character will increase by 10% when the special effect occurs, but one special item after strengthening that combines two special items will be used. When the special effect is enabled, the attack power of the player character may be increased by 20% when the special effect occurs. As a result, the parameters of the player character can be effectively changed.

<Predetermined conditions>
In the above embodiment, as an example of the predetermined conditions, the player uses his / her own special item, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a predetermined condition that the player uses a chargeable item. Further, for example, by synthesizing the same character as a material, the maximum value of the parameter set for the player character may be further increased (breakthrough) as a predetermined condition.

<Prescribed period, unit period>
In the above embodiment, the case where the predetermined period is "one year" and each of "January" to "December" divided into 12 according to the calendar is a unit period has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, if the predetermined period is "one year" and it is divided into four according to the four seasons, "spring"("March" to "May") and "summer"("June" to "8"). The unit period can be "month"), "autumn"("September" to "November"), and "winter"("December" to "February"). Further, for example, if the predetermined period is "one week" and it is divided into seven according to the calendar, each of "Monday" to "Sunday" can be set as a unit period. Further, for example, if the predetermined period is "one day" and it is divided into 24 pieces, each of "1 o'clock" to "24:00" can be set as a unit period. Further, for example, if the predetermined period is "one day" and it is divided into two, it is possible to set each of "am" and "afternoon" as a unit period. Also, for example, if the predetermined period is "one year" and it is divided into six for the convenience of the system administrator, each of the "first term" to "sixth term" every two months is a unit period. It is also possible to. In addition, the unit period can be "Zodiac", "Date (last digit)", "Rokuyo", "Constellation", etc.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the predetermined period has one cycle of unit period according to the passage of time, such as "one year" in which "month" and "four seasons" complete, and "one week" in which "day of the week" completes. It is not limited to such a period, and may be a period in which two or more unit periods are simply continuous.
For example, if the predetermined period is "50 days" and it is divided into 5 pieces according to the design of the system administrator, each of "1st term" to "5th term" every 10 days is set as a unit period. It is also possible.

<Character grant>
In the above embodiment, a character in which "state information indicating an invalid state" is preset for all unit periods, or a character in which "state information indicating an valid state" is preset for at least one unit period is used. , May be given to a player who plays a competitive game or a lottery game. For example, if the predetermined period is "one year" and the unit period that divides the "one year" is set as each of "January" to "December", from "January" Characters for which "state information indicating invalid state" is preset for all of "December", and "state information indicating valid state" for all of "January" to "December" A preset character or a character for which "state information indicating the valid state" is preset in association with only "March" may be given to the player who plays the game.

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of the character may be changed depending on the time when the character is acquired. For example, if the predetermined period is "one year" and the unit period that divides the "one year" is set as each of "January" to "December", it is set to "February". When a character is given to a player, a character in which "state information indicating an effective state" is preset may be given in association with only "February".

Further, in the above embodiment, the method of giving a character to a player who plays a game is not limited to the method of giving a character in a lottery game, but is a method of giving a character by satisfying a condition of a battle game. It may be.

<Restrict the effective setting of special effects>
Further, in the above embodiment, it is possible to intentionally provide a unit period in which only "state information indicating an invalid state" is associated. Specifically, the state setting processing unit 112 of the server device 10 allows the player to associate only the state information indicating the invalid state even when the player satisfies a predetermined condition. You may limit it so that it cannot be selected. For example, when the predetermined period is "one year" and the unit period for dividing the "one year" is set as each of "January" to "December", about "October" Is Kannazuki, so even if the player cannot select only "October" or the player uses a special item, "October" cannot be associated with "state information indicating the valid state". , "Status information indicating invalid status" is maintained as it is.

<Alert function>
In the above embodiment, when the player owns a character in which "state information indicating the valid state" is set in association with any unit period, the player indicates that the unit period is approaching. You may inform. For example, if the player owns a character for which "state information indicating the valid state" is set in association with only "March", the timing when it actually becomes "March" or the actual time At the timing of the last day of "February", etc., an email may be sent to the player to the effect that he / she owns a character that can generate a special effect in "March".

<Game content>
In the above embodiment, the character card has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the game content may be electronic game data, and may be characters themselves, figurines, items such as tools / abilities used in the game, and the like.

<Server device>
In the above embodiment, the game system 1 provided with one server device 10 has been described as an example of the server device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of server devices 10 are used as an example of the server device. It may be provided as a game system 1. That is, a plurality of server devices 10 may be connected via the network 2, and each server device 10 may perform various processes in a distributed manner. The server device 10 is an example of a computer.

<Information processing device>
In the game system 1 in the above embodiment, the case where the server device 10 and the player terminal 20 cooperate with each other to execute various information processing based on the game program has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the player terminal 20 alone or the server device 10 alone as the information processing device may execute the above-mentioned various information processing based on the game program.
Further, the player terminal 20 may be configured to play a part of the function as the information processing device. In this case, the server device 10 and the player terminal 20 form an information processing device.
The information processing device is an example of a computer equipped with a processor and a memory.

1 Game system 2 Network 10 Server device 11 Control unit 12 Storage unit 13 Input unit 14 Display unit 15 Communication unit 20 Player terminal 21 Terminal control unit 22 Terminal storage unit 23 Terminal input unit 24 Terminal display unit 25 Terminal communication unit 50 Period selection screen 51 Period selection area 51a Player character 52 Selection button 55 Confirmation screen 56 Operation button 57 Operation button 60 Period selection screen 61 Period selection area 61a Player character 62 Selection button 62a Mark 111 Game progress processing unit 112 Status setting processing unit 113 Screen data generation processing Department

Claims (10)

For each character owned by the player, the player information in which the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state of the special effect generated on the character is set is stored in association with each of the unit periods divided into several predetermined periods. Memory and
A state setting processing unit that sets the state information associated with one or two or more unit periods from the invalid state to the valid state according to the player's own selection for his / her character.
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated in advance, the parameter of the character in which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period is compared with the unit period to which the state information indicating the invalid state is associated. By fluctuating to the advantage of the player, a special effect is generated on the character , and even in all the unit periods to which the state information set from the invalid state to the valid state by the player's own selection is associated. and the game progress processing unit to generate the special effect to the character,
An information processing device characterized by being equipped with. The information processing device according to claim 1.
The predetermined period is a period in which the unit period goes around with the passage of time.
Each time the game progress processing unit reaches the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated, the game progress processing unit generates a special effect on the character for which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period.
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2.
The state setting processing unit causes the player to select one of the unit periods only when the player satisfies a predetermined condition.
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to claim 3.
The game progress processing unit grants a special item to the player who plays the game,
The state setting processing unit causes the player to select one of the unit periods only when the player's use of the special item is satisfied as the predetermined condition.
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to claim 3.
The game progress processing unit grants a special item to a player who plays a game, which can set a state information associated only with a predetermined unit period as a valid state.
The state setting processing unit automatically associates with the predetermined unit period regardless of the player's selection only when the player's use of the special item is satisfied as the predetermined condition. is set to a valid state from an invalid state was state information,
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
The game progress processing unit assigns a character in which state information indicating a valid state is preset for at least one unit period to a player who plays a game.
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.
The player information is configured so that a plurality of state information can be set for each character owned by the player in association with each unit period.
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated, the game progress processing unit indicates the valid state when generating a special effect on the character for which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period. The more state information is set, the greater the variation of the character's parameters.
An information processing device characterized by this. The information processing device according to any one of claims 3 to 6.
The state setting processing unit restricts the player from being able to select the unit period in which only the state information indicating the invalid state is associated even when the player satisfies a predetermined condition.
An information processing device characterized by this. On the computer
For each character owned by the player, the player information in which the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state of the special effect generated on the character is set is stored in association with each of the unit periods divided into several predetermined periods. Processing to memorize in
A state setting process that sets the state information associated with one or two or more unit periods from the invalid state to the valid state according to the player's own selection for his / her character.
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated in advance, the parameter of the character in which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period is compared with the unit period to which the state information indicating the invalid state is associated. By fluctuating to the advantage of the player, a special effect is generated on the character , and even in all the unit periods to which the state information set from the invalid state to the valid state by the player's own selection is associated. and the game progress processing for generating the special effect to the character,
A game program characterized by executing. The computer
For each character owned by the player, the player information in which the state information indicating the valid state or the invalid state of the special effect generated on the character is set is stored in association with each of the unit periods divided into several predetermined periods. To remember and
To set the state information associated with one or more unit periods for one 's own character from the invalid state to the valid state according to the player's own choice.
In the unit period to which the state information indicating the valid state is associated in advance, the parameter of the character in which the state information indicating the valid state is set in the unit period is compared with the unit period to which the state information indicating the invalid state is associated. By fluctuating to the advantage of the player, a special effect is generated on the character , and even in all the unit periods to which the state information set from the invalid state to the valid state by the player's own selection is associated. and generating the special effect to the character,
An information processing method characterized by having.

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