JP6979710B2 - Game equipment and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to game devices, game systems, and programs.

In an action game or the like, there may be an accompanying character or the like that accompanies the player character operated by the user (for example, Patent Document 1). This accompanying character supports the player character by attacking an enemy on behalf of the player character and recovering the physical strength of the player character. The effect differs depending on the accompanying character, and which character is accompanied is a strategic element of the game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-21319

However, the effect of each of the above-mentioned accompanying characters is predetermined and cannot be customized by the user, so that the range of the game strategy is narrowed.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a game device, a game system, and a program that can more effectively utilize the items acquired by the user who can further enhance the strategicity of the game.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a game device, a game system, and a program capable of exerting the effects described in the embodiments described later.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one aspect of the present invention is a second character selection indicating a second character selected from a plurality of characters as a character accompanying the first character to be the target of the user's play operation. Acquisition of information and first setting information indicating the first item set in the first setting unit and second setting information indicating the second item set in the second setting unit from a plurality of items. The user's play based on the unit, the first parameter changing unit that changes the parameters that affect the play content of the user based on the first setting information, and the second setting information and the second character selection information. It is a game device including a second parameter changing unit for changing parameters that affect the contents.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, a character selection unit that selects a second character accompanying the first character that is the target of the user's play operation from a plurality of characters, and a first setting from a plurality of items. In the first item selection unit that selects the first item to be set in the unit, the second item selection unit that selects the second item to be set in the second setting unit from the plurality of items, and the first setting unit. Based on the first parameter changing unit that changes the parameters that affect the play content of the user based on the set first item, and the second item and the second character set in the second setting unit. The game system includes a second parameter changing unit that changes parameters that affect the play content of the user.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is a program for making a computer function as the game device described above.

The figure which shows an example of the equipment frame which sets the equipment item which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the auxiliary frame which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the parameter change by the auxiliary item which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the characteristic set to the accompanying character which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the game system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the hardware composition of the user terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the hardware configuration of the game server which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the user terminal and the game server which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the user data which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the player character data which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the data example of the accompanying character data which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the item data which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the character selection process and item setting process which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the parameter change processing which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the specific example of the parameter change processing which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the equipment frame which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the game server which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]

[Outline of the game]
First, an outline of an example of the game according to the present embodiment will be described. For example, in the game according to the present embodiment, a character operated by a user (hereinafter, also referred to as a “player character”) moves in a predetermined field while defeating an enemy character appearing in the field of each stage in the game. It is an action game that clears each stage by satisfying the achievement conditions (for example, defeating an enemy boss character, reaching the final point of the stage, etc.).

Although the action game is taken as an example here, the game is not limited to the action game, and may be a battle game that simply battles with an opponent, or another type of game such as an RPG game.

A character is a person, an animal, an object (for example, a vehicle) or the like appearing in a game. The player character is a warrior (person) to be operated by the user who plays the game, and in this example, two player characters, character A and character B, are paired (hereinafter, also referred to as "party (PARTY)"). It takes the form of. The user can select two player characters, character A and character B, from a plurality of characters, and play while switching between character A and character B as player characters.

As an index indicating the ability, the player character is associated with parameters that affect the user's play content, such as attack power, defense power, HP (Hit Point), MP (Magical Point), and the like. HP is a value indicating physical strength and vitality. MP is a value consumed when the player character uses a special ability (for example, "special weapon" described later). For example, the offensive power and the defensive power are individually set as the respective abilities of the character A and the character B. On the other hand, HP and MP are associated with the user as party-common parameters regardless of character A and character B.

In addition, the user can select an accompanying character that accompanies the player character. The accompanying character supports the user's play, such as defeating an enemy character on behalf of or in cooperation with the player character, and recovering the HP of the player character. For example, the accompanying character is a character that acts autonomously by AI (artificial intelligence) regardless of the user's operation. There are a plurality of types of characters that can be selected as accompanying characters, and the effect differs depending on which character is accompanied. Details will be described later.

On the other hand, by equipping the player character with an item, the ability of the player character can be improved. Items are divided into multiple categories. For example, equipment items are classified into three categories: "weapons," "armor," and "special weapons." The ability of the player character includes parameters such as the attack power and defense power of the player character, and the ability to be used for an attack by possessing a special weapon. Here, the item to be equipped on the player character is also referred to as an equipment item. The type of category and the number of categories can be arbitrarily determined.

A "weapon" is an equipment item that improves parameters such as the attack power of a player character. "Armor" is an equipment item that improves parameters such as the defense power of the player character. A "special weapon" is an equipment item that can be attacked to cause an explosion after a predetermined period of time. Furthermore, there are multiple types of "weapons," "armor," and "special weapons," and the types and effects of the parameters to be improved differ depending on the type. For example, these equipment items can be acquired by the user by clearing a lottery or a predetermined event.

The user can set one equipment item to be equipped on the player character for each category. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an equipment frame for setting an equipment item according to the present embodiment. This figure shows a display example of the equipment frame P10 displayed on the game screen when the user performs an operation of setting an equipment item. For example, the user can select each of the "weapon", "armor", and "special weapon" from the possessed items and set them in the equipment frame P10.

Further, in this game, in addition to the equipment frame P10, an auxiliary frame P20 is further provided. The auxiliary frame P20 can be set to an item that is not set in the equipment frame P10 among the items possessed by the user. Here, the item set in the auxiliary frame P20 is also referred to as an auxiliary item. By setting an auxiliary item in the auxiliary frame P20, the ability of the player character can be improved.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an auxiliary frame according to the present embodiment. This figure shows a display example of the auxiliary frame P20 displayed on the game screen when the user performs an operation of setting an auxiliary item. The auxiliary frame P20 includes a weapon auxiliary frame P21, an armor auxiliary frame P22, and a special weapon auxiliary frame P23 as three types of setting frames of "weapon", "armor", and "special weapon". A category of items that can be set is determined for each auxiliary frame, and items in the category corresponding to each auxiliary frame can be set as auxiliary items. Specifically, a "weapon" can be set in the weapon auxiliary frame P21, an "armor" can be set in the armor auxiliary frame P22, and a "special weapon" can be set in the special weapon auxiliary frame P23 as auxiliary items.

Further, in the illustrated example, each of the weapon auxiliary frame P21, the armor auxiliary frame P22, and the special weapon auxiliary frame P23 has a frame in which a maximum of 15 auxiliary items can be set, and a key mark thereof is provided. Frames marked with are frames that have not yet been set (frames that have not been opened). That is, in the weapon auxiliary frame P21, 13 out of 15 frames are frames in which auxiliary items can be set. Further, in the weapon auxiliary frame P21, auxiliary items (“weapons”) are set in three frames. In the armor auxiliary frame P22, 14 out of 15 frames are frames in which auxiliary items can be set, and auxiliary items (“armor”) are set in 3 of them. In the special weapon auxiliary frame P23, 12 out of 15 frames are frames in which auxiliary items can be set, and auxiliary items (“special weapons”) are set in 4 of them. Items marked with a key cannot be set until they are released. The frame with the key mark will be released in sequence as the game progresses. The progress of the game is, for example, a change in parameters due to a user operation in the game, or a degree of progress with respect to a purpose set in the game. Specifically, the progress of the game is, for example, an increase in the level of the user, an achievement rate of a stage, the number of acquisitions of special items, and the like. In this way, the number of items that can be set as auxiliary items in the auxiliary frame P20 changes depending on the progress of the game.

The same item cannot be set in duplicate in the equipment frame P10 and the auxiliary frame P20. That is, it is possible to exclusively set items in the equipment frame P10 and the auxiliary frame P20. Therefore, unnecessary items that are not set in the equipment frame P10 become items that can be set in the auxiliary frame P20.

When an auxiliary item is set in the auxiliary frame P20, parameters such as attack power, defense power, HP, and MP of the player character change. However, when it is set to the equipment frame P10 and when it is set to the auxiliary frame P20, the degree of influence on the parameters is larger when it is set to the equipment frame P10, and when it is set to the auxiliary frame P20. Is smaller. For example, when an equipment item is set in the equipment frame P10, the parameter of the set equipment item is added to the parameter of the player character at a reduction rate of 100%, whereas the auxiliary item is set in the auxiliary frame P20. If so, the set auxiliary item parameters are added to the player character parameters at a predetermined reduction rate lower than 100%. For example, when auxiliary items are set in the weapon auxiliary frame P21, the armor auxiliary frame P22, and the special weapon auxiliary frame P23, the parameters of the set "weapon", "armor", and "special weapon" (for example, The value of (at least one of attack power, defense power, HP, MP) is a predetermined reduction rate (for example, 3%), and the parameter of the player character (for example, at least one of attack power, defense power, HP, MP). Is added to.

The above-mentioned predetermined reduction rate (for example, 3%) is an initial value, and is a reduction rate when the accompanying character is not set. It is not essential to set the initial value (for example, 3%) when this accompanying character is not set, and the initial value does not have to be set (that is, it is agreed that the initial value is 0%). , If the accompanying character is not set, it does not have to be reduced). On the other hand, when the accompanying character is set as the player character, the reduction rate differs depending on the type of the accompanying character. For example, taking the attack power as an example, the original attack power of the player character is PATK, the attack power of the weapon set as the equipment item in the equipment frame P10 is BATK, and the attack power of the weapon set as the auxiliary item in the auxiliary frame P20. Assuming that the reduction rate set for the HATK and the accompanying character is α%, the PATK (UP) value of the attack power of the player character after the ability improvement can be roughly expressed by the following formula.

PATK (UP) = PATK + BATK + HATK x α%

Here, with reference to FIG. 3, a specific example of parameter change by the auxiliary item set in the auxiliary frame P20 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of parameter change by the auxiliary item according to the present embodiment. In this figure, it is assumed that an accompanying character with a reduction rate of 10% is set. In the auxiliary frame P20, "weapons", "armor", and "special weapons" are set as auxiliary items for each category. The types of parameters that affect (change) differ depending on the category of auxiliary items.

For example, "weapon" has attack power and HP set, but defense power is not set. On the other hand, the "armor" has a defensive power, but no offensive power. In addition, although the attack power is indispensable for the "weapon", there may be one in which HP is set or one in which HP is not set. Similarly, although the "armor" is set to have defensive power indispensable, some may have MP set. The "special weapon" has an attack power set, but no defense power, HP, and MP. The types of parameters set for each of these categories are examples, and are not limited to these.

If the total attack power of the "weapon" set as an auxiliary item is "100" and the total HP is "10", the attack power will be reduced to "+10", which corresponds to a return rate of 10%. "+1" corresponding to the reduction rate of 10% is reduced. Further, if the total defense power of the "armor" set as an auxiliary item is "30", the defense power is reduced by "+3" corresponding to the reduction rate of 10%. Also, if the total attack power of the "special weapon" set as an auxiliary item is "15", the attack power will be reduced by "+2" (here, rounded to the nearest whole number), which corresponds to a reduction rate of 10%. To. When the returns from these auxiliary items are added up, the attack power is reduced by "+12", the defense power is reduced by "+3", and the HP is reduced by "+1".

The above reduction is applied to character A and character B, which are player characters forming a party. Assuming that the original attack power of the character A is "100" and the defense power is "50", the attack power after reduction (after the ability is improved) is "112" and the defense power is "53". Further, assuming that the original attack power of character B is "150" and the defense power is "60", the attack power after reduction (after the ability is improved) is "162" and the defense power is "63". That is, the reduction of the attack power and the defense power by the auxiliary item is applied to each of the character A and the character B.

On the other hand, regarding the reduction of HP and MP by the auxiliary item, the reduction is common to all parties regardless of the characters A and B. For example, if the original HP common to all parties is "200" and the MP is "40", the HP after reduction (after capacity improvement) becomes "201" and the MP remains "40".

As described above, in the present embodiment, in order to play while switching between the two player characters, the parameters of the player characters include the character parameters associated with each player character and the parameters common to the party (so-called, associated with the user). Therefore, the parameter of the reduction destination to be reduced based on the auxiliary item and the accompanying character is associated with the character parameter associated with the player character and the user. There are two types of player parameters. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the attack power and the defense power are reduced to the character parameters associated with the player character, and HP and MP are the player parameters associated with the user. Be reduced.

In the above example, an example in which a companion character having a characteristic that the return rate for attack power, defense power, HP, and MP is 10% is set as the player character has been described, but the companion character has been described. There are multiple types, and the characteristics differ depending on the type. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the characteristics set for the accompanying character. In the illustrated example, the characteristics set for the accompanying character include attack characteristics, defense characteristics, HP characteristics, MP characteristics, darkness characteristics, holy characteristics, character A characteristics, and character B characteristics.

The attack characteristic is a characteristic that increases the return rate of attack power. The defensive characteristic is a characteristic that increases the reduction rate of the defensive power. The HP characteristic is a characteristic in which the reduction rate of HP is increased. The MP characteristic is a characteristic in which the reduction rate of MP is increased. When the accompanying character having these characteristics is set as the player character, the reduction rate becomes a value higher than the initial value (for example, 3%) (for example, 10%). The reduction rate of each characteristic may be uniformly set to the same value or may include different values.

The darkness characteristic is a characteristic that increases the return rate of the attack power and defense power of the darkness attribute. The holy property is a property that increases the return rate of the attack power and defense power of the holy attribute. Dark and holy traits are individually set attributes for items such as "weapons," "armor," and "special weapons." An attribute is information indicating an attack or defense that a character or item is good at. The attributes include "fire", "water", "tree", "darkness", "holy", etc., and one of the attributes is set for each item. "Fire", "water", and "tree" are in a superior or inferior relationship to each other. For example, the "water" attribute is superior to the "fire" attribute, the "tree" attribute is superior to the "water" attribute, and the "fire" attribute is superior to the "tree" attribute. Is superior. In addition, "darkness" and "holy" are information indicating attacks and defenses having special abilities.

Similarly, attributes such as "fire", "water", "tree", "darkness", and "holy" are set for the accompanying character. For example, the darkness characteristic is set for the accompanying character for which the darkness attribute is set, and the holy characteristic is set for the accompanying character for which the holy attribute is set. In the case of a companion character with darkness characteristics set, if there is a darkness attribute auxiliary item among the auxiliary items set in the auxiliary frame P20, the return rate of the attack power and defense power of the darkness attribute auxiliary item However, it is higher than the return rate (for example, 10%) of the attack power and defense power of auxiliary items of other attributes (for example, 1.5 times (15%)). Similarly, in the case of a companion character with a holy characteristic set, if there is a holy attribute auxiliary item among the auxiliary items set in the auxiliary frame P20, the attack power and defense power of that holy attribute auxiliary item The return rate of is higher than the return rate (for example, 10%) of the attack power and defense power of auxiliary items of other attributes (for example, 1.5 times (15%)).

The character A characteristic is a characteristic that increases the return rate of the character A dedicated weapon. Further, the character B characteristic is a characteristic in which the return rate of the character B dedicated weapon is increased. The character A dedicated weapon is an item that can be equipped only to the character A, and the attack power of the character A dedicated weapon and the HP return rate are higher than the return rate of other items (for example, 10%) (for example, 2). Double (20%)). Similarly, a character B-dedicated weapon is an item that can be equipped only to character B, and the attack power of the character B-dedicated weapon and the HP return rate are higher than the return rate (for example, 10%) of other items (for example, 10%). For example, double (20%).

For example, one or a plurality of the above-mentioned characteristics are set for each of a plurality of types of accompanying characters. Also, some items can only be set for a specific character. Therefore, when an accompanying character is set as the player character, the effect (type of parameter to be reduced and reduction) is obtained depending on whether the character A is selected as the player character and played and the character B is selected as the player character and played. Rate) may be different.

〔System configuration〕
Next, an outline of the system configuration of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment. The game system 1 includes a computer device of a user terminal 10-1, a user terminal 10-2, a user terminal 10-3, ..., And a game server 30, and these computer devices have a network NW. Connected via. Since the user terminal 10-1 and the user terminal 10-2 and the user terminal 10-3 have the same configuration, the description of "-1", "-2", etc. is omitted unless otherwise specified. This will be described as the user terminal 10. Although three user terminals 10 are shown here, any number of user terminals 10 may be connected to the game server 30.

The game server 30 is a server device that provides a game that can be executed on the user terminal 10. For example, the game server 30 provides a game control program (game control program) that can be executed on the user terminal 10 so that it can be downloaded from the user terminal 10. Further, the game server 30 stores various setting information, history information, and the like necessary for the game executed on the user terminal 10, and transmits them to the user terminal 10 as needed. The game control program downloaded by the user terminal 10 is not limited to the game server 30, and may be stored in another downloadable server device.

The user terminal 10 executes the game control program downloaded from the game server 30. For example, the user terminal 10 is a computer device used by the user, and a PC (Personal Computer), a tablet PC, a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a feature phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or the like can be applied. In the present embodiment, the user terminal 10 will be described as a smartphone.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the user terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. The user terminal 10 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a communication unit 12, an input unit 13, a display unit 14, and a storage unit 15, and is connected to a game server 30 via a network NW. Communicates with other devices and the like via the communication unit 12. These components are communicably connected to each other via a bus. The CPU 11 executes various programs stored in the storage unit 15 and controls each unit of the user terminal 10.

The communication unit 12 is configured to include, for example, a plurality of Ethernet (registered trademark) ports, a plurality of digital input / output ports such as USB, and the like, and is controlled by the CPU 11 to the game server 30 and other devices via the network NW. Communicate with devices, etc.
The input unit 13 is configured integrally with the display as, for example, a touch panel, and user operations are input. The input unit 13 outputs operation information indicating the input operation to the CPU 11. The input unit 13 may be another input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch pad, or a microphone into which various instructions are input by voice.
The display unit 14 is a display for displaying information such as images and texts, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display panel, and the like.

The storage unit 15 includes, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Primable Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), a ROM (Read-One Memory), etc. Stores various information, images, programs (including game control programs) and the like processed by the user terminal 10. The storage unit 15 is not limited to the one built in the user terminal 10, and may be an external storage device connected by a digital input / output port such as USB. Further, the user terminal 10 may be configured to include a hardware configuration such as a speaker (not shown), an audio output terminal, a camera, a gyro sensor, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiving module.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game server 30 according to the present embodiment. The game server 30 includes, for example, a CPU 31, a communication unit 32, an input unit 33, and a storage unit 35, and has a communication unit 32 with a plurality of user terminals 10 and other devices connected via a network NW. Communicate via. These components are communicably connected to each other via a bus. The CPU 31 executes a game control program stored in the storage unit 35, and provides a game that can be played by a plurality of user terminals 10.

The communication unit 32 is configured to include, for example, a plurality of Ethernet (registered trademark) ports, a plurality of digital input / output ports such as USB, and the like, and based on control by the CPU 31, a plurality of user terminals 10 and a plurality of user terminals 10 via a network NW. Communicate with other devices.
The input unit 33 is another input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch pad, or a microphone into which various instructions are input by voice.

The storage unit 35 includes, for example, an HDD, EEPROM, RAM, etc., and stores a game control program, an application program, various setting information necessary for the game, history information, and the like. The storage unit 35 is not limited to the one built in the game server 30, and may be an external storage device connected by a digital input / output port such as USB. Further, the storage unit 35 may be an external storage device physically separated from the game server 30, or may be connected to the game server 30 via a communication network such as the Internet. Further, the game server 30 may be configured to include a hardware configuration such as a display unit (not shown), a speaker, and an audio output terminal.

[Functional configuration]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the functional configuration of the user terminal 10 and the game server 30 included in the game system 1 will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the user terminal 10 and the game server 30 according to the present embodiment.

[Functional configuration of user terminal 10]
First, the configuration of the user terminal 10 will be described.
The user terminal 10 includes a game control unit 110 as a functional configuration realized by the CPU 11 executing a game control program stored in the storage unit 15. The game control unit 110 controls the game play process. For example, the game control unit 110 includes a game data acquisition unit 111, a character selection unit 112, a first item selection unit 113, a second item selection unit 114, and a display control unit 115.

The game data acquisition unit 111 acquires data related to the game from the game server 30 via the communication unit 12. For example, the game data acquisition unit 111 acquires data on a player character that can be selected by the user and data on an accompanying character. Further, the game data acquisition unit 111 acquires data related to items that can be set in the equipment frame P10 (see FIG. 1) or the auxiliary frame P20 (see FIG. 2).

The character selection unit 112 selects a player character to be played by the user from a plurality of characters based on the data related to the player character acquired by the game data acquisition unit 111. For example, the character selection unit 112 selects two characters selected according to the user's operation from the list of characters that can be selected as the player character displayed on the game screen as the user's player character. Further, the character selection unit 112 associates information indicating the selected player character (for example, a character ID) with the user ID, and transmits the information to the game server 30 via the communication unit 12.

Further, the character selection unit 112 selects the accompanying character accompanying the player character from a plurality of characters based on the data related to the accompanying character acquired by the game data acquisition unit 111. For example, the character selection unit 112 accompanies one character selected according to the user's operation from the list of characters that can be selected as the accompanying character displayed on the game screen with the player character of the user. Select as a character. Further, the character selection unit 112 associates the information indicating the selected accompanying character (for example, the character ID) with the user ID, and transmits the information to the game server 30 via the communication unit 12.

The first item selection unit 113 selects an equipment item to be set in the equipment frame P10 (see FIG. 1) from a plurality of items based on the data related to the items that can be set for the equipment item acquired by the game data acquisition unit 111. do. For example, the first item selection unit 113 selects an item set in the equipment frame P10 from the list of possessed items (items possessed by the user) displayed on the game screen as an equipment item according to the user's operation. .. Further, the first item selection unit 113 associates the information indicating the equipment item set in the equipment frame P10 (for example, the item ID) with the user ID, and transmits the information to the game server 30 via the communication unit 12.

The second item selection unit 114 selects an auxiliary item to be set in the auxiliary frame P20 (see FIG. 2) from a plurality of items based on the data related to the items that can be set as the auxiliary item acquired by the game data acquisition unit 111. do. For example, the second item selection unit 114 selects an item set in the auxiliary frame P20 as an auxiliary item from the list of possessed items (items possessed by the user) displayed on the game screen according to the user's operation. .. Further, the second item selection unit 114 associates the information indicating the auxiliary item set in the auxiliary frame P20 (for example, the item ID) with the user ID, and transmits the information to the game server 30 via the communication unit 12.

Items set as equipment items in the equipment frame P10 are restricted from being set in the auxiliary frame P20. On the contrary, the item set as the auxiliary item in the auxiliary frame P20 is restricted from being set in the equipment frame P10. That is, the same item cannot be set in duplicate in the equipment frame P10 and the auxiliary frame P20. The first item selection unit 113 and the second item selection unit 114 confirm each setting state with each other, and control so that the set item cannot be set by the other.

The display control unit 115 generates a game image to be displayed as a game screen based on the data related to the game acquired by the game data acquisition unit 111, and displays the game image on the display unit 14. For example, the display control unit 115 generates an image to be displayed on the player character selection screen in which the player character can be selected and the accompanying character selection screen in which the accompanying character can be selected, and displays the image on the display unit 14. Further, the display control unit 115 causes the display unit 14 to display the equipment frame P10 in which the equipment item can be set, the auxiliary frame P20 in which the auxiliary item can be set, and the like.

[Functional configuration of game server 30]
Next, the configuration of the game server 30 will be described.
The game server 30 includes a server control unit 310 as a functional configuration realized by the CPU 31 executing a program stored in the storage unit 35. For example, the server control unit 310 transmits data related to the game (for example, data related to characters, data related to items) stored in the storage unit 35 to the user terminal 10 via the communication unit 32. Further, the server control unit 310 acquires setting information (setting information of accompanying characters, equipped characters, auxiliary characters, etc.) according to the user's play operation on the user terminal 10, and performs processing such as changing parameters of the player character.

Here, the data stored in the storage unit 35 of the game server 30 will be described. For example, the storage unit 35 includes a user data storage unit 351, a character data storage unit 352, an item data storage unit 353, and a possession data storage unit 354.

The user data storage unit 351 stores user data regarding a user (player) who plays a game. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a data example of user data. The illustrated user data is associated with a user ID, a user name, a level, HP, MP, a player character 1, a player character 2, an accompanying character, an equipment item, an auxiliary item, and the like. The user ID is user identification information. The user name is the name of the user displayed in the game. The level is a value that increases according to the degree of progress of the game by the user's play. The HP and MP values of the HP and MP common to the party to which the user's player character belongs are stored in the HP and MP. The player character 1 and the player character 2 store the character ID of the player character selected by the user, its attack power, defense power, and the like. The character ID of the accompanying character selected by the user is stored in the accompanying character. Further, the user data is associated with information (for example, an item ID) indicating an equipment item and an auxiliary item set by the user.

The character data storage unit 352 stores player character data relating to a player character that can be selected by the user and accompanying character data relating to the accompanying character. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a data example of player character data. The illustrated player character data is associated with a character ID, a character name, an attribute, and a character parameter. The character ID is the identification information of the player character that can be selected by the user. The character name is the name of the player character that can be selected by the user. The attributes set for each player character (one of "fire", "water", "tree", "darkness", and "holy") are stored in the attributes. Values such as attack power and defense power of each character are stored in the character parameter.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a data example of the accompanying character data. The illustrated accompanying character data is associated with a character ID, a character name, an attribute, and a characteristic of the accompanying character. The character ID is identification information of the accompanying character that can be selected by the user. The character name is the name of the accompanying character that can be selected by the user. The attribute set for each band character (one of "fire", "water", "tree", "darkness", and "holy") is stored in the attribute. Each characteristic is a characteristic set for each accompanying character, and is set for the attack characteristic, the defense characteristic, the HP characteristic, the MP characteristic, the darkness characteristic, the holy characteristic, the character A characteristic, and the character B characteristic shown in FIG. Information is stored. For example, the return rate of the accompanying character is stored in the attack characteristic, the defense characteristic, the HP characteristic, and the MP characteristic. Further, the darkness characteristic, the holy characteristic, the character A characteristic, and the character B characteristic store the ratio (magnification) in which the reduction rate is increased. In addition, the characteristic described as "-" in this figure indicates that the characteristic is not set for the accompanying character (that is, the characteristic is not possessed by the accompanying character).

The item data storage unit 353 stores item data related to items that can be set as equipment items or auxiliary items. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of item data. The illustrated item data is associated with an item ID, an item name, a category, an attribute, a dedicated item, and an item parameter. The item ID is the identification information of the item. The item name is the name of the item. The category stores the category of each item (for example, "weapon", "armor", or "special weapon"). The attribute set for each item (one of "fire", "water", "tree", "darkness", and "holy") is stored in the attribute. Dedicated items indicate items that can be set as equipment items or auxiliary items only for a specific character. The item in which the character A is stored in the dedicated item is an item that can be set only in the character A. Further, the item in which the character B is stored in the dedicated item is an item that can be set only in the character B.

The item parameters store values such as attack power, defense power, HP, and MP of each item. In addition, the item parameter described as "-" in this figure indicates that it is a parameter that is not set for the item (that is, it is a characteristic that the item does not have). As shown in the figure, the set parameters differ depending on the item category. For example, "weapon" has attack power and HP set, but defense power and MP are not set. On the other hand, although the defense power is set in the "armor", the attack power and the HP are not set. Some "armor" has MP set depending on the type. Further, although the attack power is set for the "special weapon", the defense power, HP, and MP are not set. The types of parameters set for each of these categories are examples, and are not limited to these.

The possession data storage unit 354 stores possession data of items possessed by the user. For example, in the possession data, data (for example, item ID) related to an item acquired by the user by clearing a lottery or a specific event is stored in association with the user ID. The user can select equipment items and auxiliary items from the items stored in this possession data.

If the specifications are such that the player character and the accompanying character are acquired by the user by clearing a lottery or a specific event, the possession data of the player character and the character that can be selected as the accompanying character is possessed by the possession data storage unit 354. It may be stored in.

Next, a functional configuration in which the server control unit 310 changes the parameters of the player character based on the setting information of the accompanying character, the equipped character, the auxiliary character, and the like will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the server control unit 310 includes an information acquisition unit 311, a first parameter change unit 312, and a second parameter change unit 313.

The information acquisition unit 311 acquires information (for example, a character ID) indicating the player character selected in the user terminal 10. In addition, the information acquisition unit 311 acquires information (for example, a character ID) indicating the accompanying character selected in the user terminal 10. For example, the information acquisition unit 311 acquires the information indicating the player character and the information indicating the accompanying character in association with the user ID, and stores the information in the user data stored in the user data storage unit 351.

Further, the information acquisition unit 311 acquires information (for example, an item ID) indicating the equipment item (equipment item set in the equipment frame P10) selected in the user terminal 10. For example, the information acquisition unit 311 acquires information indicating an equipment item in association with a user ID, and stores the information indicating the equipment item in the user data stored in the user data storage unit 351 in association with the user ID. Further, the information acquisition unit 311 acquires information (for example, an item ID) indicating the auxiliary item (auxiliary item set in the auxiliary frame P20) selected in the user terminal 10. For example, the information acquisition unit 311 acquires information indicating an auxiliary item in association with a user ID, and stores the information indicating the auxiliary item in the user data stored in the user data storage unit 351 in association with the user ID.

The first parameter changing unit 312 changes the parameters that affect the user's play content based on the information indicating the equipment item acquired by the information acquisition unit 311. For example, the first parameter changing unit 312 changes the parameters that affect the user's play content by using the information indicating the equipment item acquired by the information acquisition unit 311. Specifically, the first parameter changing unit 312 sets the value (see FIG. 12) of the item parameters (attack power, defense power, HP, MP, etc.) set in the equipment item set in the player character to the player. It is reduced by adding to the character parameters (attack power, defense power, etc.) associated with the character and the player parameters associated with the user.

The second parameter changing unit 313 changes the parameters that affect the user's play content based on the information indicating the auxiliary item acquired by the information acquisition unit 311 and the information indicating the accompanying character. For example, the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the parameters that affect the user's play content by using the information indicating the auxiliary item acquired by the information acquisition unit 311 and the information indicating the accompanying character. Specifically, the second parameter changing unit 313 carries the value (see FIG. 12) of the item parameters (attack power, defense power, HP, MP, etc.) set in the auxiliary item set in the player character. The return rate (see FIG. 11) based on the characteristics set in is reduced by adding to the character parameters (attack power, defense power, etc.) associated with the player character and the player parameters associated with the user. (See Fig. 3).

For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 11, the second parameter changing unit 313 sets the return rate (change amount per auxiliary item) when changing the parameters that affect the user's play content. , It is less than the return rate (change amount per equipment item, for example, 100%) by the first parameter change unit 312.

Further, the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the return rate (change amount) of the parameter that affects the play content of the user according to the type of the accompanying character. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the return rate of the attack power by the accompanying character WA is 10%, but the reduction rate of the attack power by the accompanying character WB is 5%.

Further, when the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the parameter that affects the play content of the user, the second parameter changing unit 313 may change a specific parameter corresponding to the type of the accompanying character. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 11, in the case of the accompanying character WA, the second parameter changing unit 313 has attack power, defense characteristics, HP characteristics, and MP characteristics set in the accompanying character WA. Change defense, HP, and MP. On the other hand, in the case of the accompanying character WB, the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the attack power and the defense power because the attack characteristic and the defense characteristic are set in the accompanying character WB. In this way, the parameters (reduction destinations) to be changed differ depending on the type of accompanying character.

In addition, when changing the parameters that affect the user's play content, the second parameter changing unit 313 changes specific parameters corresponding to the categories of auxiliary items (“weapon”, “armor”, “special weapon”, etc.). do. For example, when the category of the auxiliary item is "weapon", the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the attack power and HP set as the item parameters. On the other hand, when the category of the auxiliary item is "armor", the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the defense power set as the item parameter. Since MP is also set as an item parameter depending on the type of "armor", in that case, the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the MP in addition to the defensive power.

[Operation of parameter change processing]
Next, the operation of the process related to the parameter change among the game processes executed in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of character selection processing and item setting processing executed by the game control unit 110 of the user terminal 10.

The game control unit 110 acquires data related to the game from the game server 30 via the communication unit 12. For example, the game control unit 110 obtains data regarding a player character that can be selected by the user, data regarding an accompanying character, and data regarding items that can be set in the equipment frame P10 (see FIG. 1) or the auxiliary frame P20 (see FIG. 2). Acquire (step S100).

Next, the game control unit 110 selects the player character to be the target of the user's play operation from the plurality of characters based on the acquired data regarding the player character (step S102). For example, the game control unit 110 selects two characters selected according to the user's operation from the list of characters that can be selected as the player character displayed on the player character selection screen as the user's player character. do. Further, the game control unit 110 associates information indicating the selected player character (for example, a character ID) with the user ID, and transmits the information to the game server 30 via the communication unit 12.

Subsequently, the game control unit 110 selects the accompanying character accompanying the player character from the plurality of characters based on the acquired data regarding the accompanying character (step S104). For example, the game control unit 110 accompanies one character selected according to the user's operation from the list of characters that can be selected as the accompanying character displayed on the accompanying character selection screen to the player character of the user. Select as the accompanying character. Further, the game control unit 110 associates the information indicating the selected accompanying character (for example, the character ID) with the user ID, and transmits the information to the game server 30 via the communication unit 12.

Further, the game control unit 110 selects an equipment item to be set in the equipment frame P10 (see FIG. 1) from a plurality of items based on the data regarding the items that can be set for the acquired equipment item (step S106). For example, the game control unit 110 selects an item set in the equipment frame P10 as an equipment item from the list of possessed items (items possessed by the user) displayed on the game screen according to the user's operation. Further, the first item selection unit 113 associates the information indicating the equipment item set in the equipment frame P10 (for example, the item ID) with the user ID, and transmits the information to the game server 30 via the communication unit 12.

Then, the game control unit 110 transmits the changed parameter information (player parameter and character parameter information) changed based on the transmitted information indicating the equipment item and the information indicating the accompanying character from the game server 30 to the communication unit 12. And update to be applied to play (step S108).

Further, the game control unit 110 selects an auxiliary item to be set in the auxiliary frame P20 (see FIG. 2) from a plurality of items based on the acquired data regarding the item that can be set for the auxiliary item (step S110). For example, the game control unit 110 selects an item set in the auxiliary frame P20 as an auxiliary item from the list of possessed items (items possessed by the user) displayed on the game screen according to the user's operation. Further, the game control unit 110 associates the information indicating the auxiliary item set in the auxiliary frame P20 (for example, the item ID) with the user ID, and transmits the information to the game server 30 via the communication unit 12.

Then, the game control unit 110 transfers the changed parameter information (player parameter and character parameter information) changed based on the transmitted auxiliary item information and the accompanying character information from the game server 30 to the communication unit 12. And update to be applied to play (step S112).

Next, the parameter change processing by the game server 30 based on the accompanying character, the equipment item, and the auxiliary item selected by the user terminal 10 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the parameter change process executed by the server control unit 310 in the game server 30.

The server control unit 310 transmits data related to the game stored in the storage unit 35 to the user terminal 10 via the communication unit 32. For example, the server control unit 310 transmits data regarding a player character and an accompanying character that can be selected by the user, and data regarding items that can be set as equipment items and auxiliary items to the user terminal 10 (step S300).

Next, when the server control unit 310 acquires information (for example, a character ID) indicating the selected player character in the user terminal 10 in association with the user ID, the server control unit 310 acquires the user data storage unit based on the acquired information indicating the player character. The user data (data stored in the player characters 1 and 2) stored in the 351 is updated (step S302).

Further, when the server control unit 310 acquires the information indicating the accompanying character selected in the user terminal 10 (for example, the character ID) in association with the user ID, the user data storage unit 351 is based on the acquired information indicating the accompanying character. The user data (data stored in the accompanying character) stored in is updated (step S304).

Next, when the server control unit 310 acquires the information indicating the equipment item set in the user terminal 10 (for example, the item ID) in association with the user ID, the server control unit 310 acquires the user data storage unit based on the acquired information indicating the equipment item. The user data (data stored in the equipment item) stored in 351 is updated (step S306).

Further, the server control unit 310 changes parameters that affect the user's play content based on the information indicating the equipment item. For example, the server control unit 310 associates the value (see FIG. 12) of the item parameters (attack power, defense power, HP, MP, etc.) set in the equipment item set in the player character with the player character. It is reduced by adding to the existing character parameters (attack power, defense power, etc.) and the player parameters associated with the user. Further, the server control unit 310 transmits information about the changed parameter to the user terminal 10 via the communication unit 32 (step S308).

Next, when the server control unit 310 acquires the information indicating the auxiliary item set in the user terminal 10 (for example, the item ID) in association with the user ID, the server control unit 310 acquires the user data storage unit based on the information indicating the acquired auxiliary item. The user data (data stored in the equipment item) stored in 351 is updated (step S310).

Further, the server control unit 310 changes parameters that affect the user's play content based on the information indicating the auxiliary item and the information indicating the accompanying character. For example, the server control unit 310 sets the value (see FIG. 12) of the item parameters (attack power, defense power, HP, MP, etc.) set in the auxiliary item set in the player character to the accompanying character. The reduction rate based on the characteristics (see FIG. 11) reduces by adding to the character parameters (attack power, defense power, etc.) associated with the player character and the player parameters associated with the user (step S312). ..

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the operation of the parameter change processing based on the auxiliary item in step S312 will be described in detail. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the parameter change process based on the auxiliary item. Here, it is assumed that only one of the darkness characteristic, the holy characteristic, the character A characteristic, and the character B characteristic among the characteristics of the accompanying character (see FIG. 11) is set to the accompanying character.

The server control unit 310 is set to the accompanying character selected by the user by referring to the user data stored in the user data storage unit 351 and the accompanying character data stored in the character data storage unit 352. The characteristics and the reduction rate are confirmed (step S320).

Then, the server control unit 310 determines whether or not the characteristic set in the accompanying character has a darkness characteristic (step S322), and if it is determined that the characteristic has a darkness characteristic (YES), the auxiliary frame 20 is set. It is determined whether or not the auxiliary item of the darkness attribute is set (step S324). When it is determined that the dark attribute auxiliary item is set (YES), the server control unit 310 increases the return rate for the dark attribute auxiliary item (step S326). For example, the server control unit 310 sets the return rate for the attack power, defense power, HP, and MP of the dark attribute auxiliary item to 1.5 times the return rate (normal return rate) of other auxiliary items. do. Then, the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346. If it is determined in step S324 that the darkness attribute auxiliary item is not set (NO), the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346 without performing the process of step S326.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S322 that there is no darkness characteristic (NO), the server control unit 310 determines whether or not the characteristic set for the accompanying character has a holy characteristic (step S328). When it is determined that the sacred property is present (YES), the server control unit 310 determines whether or not the auxiliary item of the sacred attribute is set in the auxiliary frame 20 (step S330). When it is determined that the holy attribute auxiliary item is set (YES), the server control unit 310 increases the return rate for the holy attribute auxiliary item (step S332). For example, the server control unit 310 sets the return rate for the attack power, defense power, HP, and MP of the auxiliary item of the holy attribute to 1.5 times the return rate (normal return rate) of other auxiliary items. do. Then, the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346. If it is determined in step S330 that the auxiliary item of the holy attribute is not set (NO), the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346 without performing the process of step S332.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S328 that there is no holy characteristic (NO), the server control unit 310 determines whether or not the characteristic set for the accompanying character has the character A characteristic (step S334). When it is determined that there is a character A characteristic (YES), the server control unit 310 determines whether or not an auxiliary item dedicated to the character A is set in the auxiliary frame 20 (step S336). When it is determined that the auxiliary item dedicated to the character A is set (YES), the server control unit 310 increases the return rate for the auxiliary item dedicated to the character A (step S338). For example, the server control unit 310 sets the return rate for the attack power, defense power, HP, and MP of the auxiliary item dedicated to character A to twice the return rate (normal return rate) of other auxiliary items. .. Then, the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346. If it is determined in step S336 that the auxiliary item dedicated to the character A is not set (NO), the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346 without performing the process of step S338.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S334 that there is no character A characteristic (NO), the server control unit 310 determines whether or not the characteristic set for the accompanying character has the character B characteristic (step S340). When it is determined that there is a character B characteristic (YES), the server control unit 310 determines whether or not an auxiliary item dedicated to the character B is set in the auxiliary frame 20 (step S342). When it is determined that the auxiliary item dedicated to the character B is set (YES), the server control unit 310 increases the return rate for the auxiliary item dedicated to the character B (step S44). For example, the server control unit 310 sets the return rate for the attack power, defense power, HP, and MP of the auxiliary item dedicated to character B to twice the return rate (normal return rate) of other auxiliary items. .. Then, the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346. If it is determined in step S342 that the auxiliary item dedicated to the character B is not set (NO), the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346 without performing the process of step S344.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S340 that there is no character B characteristic (NO), that is, when none of the darkness characteristic, the sacred characteristic, the character A characteristic, and the character B characteristic is set in the accompanying character (that is, the attack). (When only one of the characteristic, the defense characteristic, the HP characteristic, and the MP characteristic is set), the server control unit 310 proceeds to the process of step S346.

Then, in step S346, the server control unit 310 is a player based on the item parameter of the auxiliary item and the reduction rate set by the characteristics of the accompanying character or the reduction rate increased in the above steps S326, S332, S338, and S334. Change the character parameters and player parameters of the character.

It should be noted that the specific example of the parameter change based on the above-mentioned equipment item and auxiliary item (calculation method based on the value of the reduction rate, the reduction rate, etc.) is an example, and the design can be changed as appropriate.

[Summary of the first embodiment]
As described above, in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, the game server 30 (an example of a game device) includes an information acquisition unit 311 (an example of an acquisition unit), a first parameter change unit 312, and a second. It is provided with a parameter changing unit 313. The information acquisition unit 311 indicates information (an example of a second character) selected from a plurality of characters as a character accompanying the player character (an example of the first character) to be played by the user (an example of the second character). Information indicating equipment items (an example of the first item) set in the equipment frame P10 (an example of the first setting unit) from a plurality of items (an example of the first setting information), And the information (second setting information) indicating the auxiliary item (an example of the second item) set in the auxiliary frame P20 (an example of the second setting unit) is acquired. The first parameter changing unit 312 changes the character parameter or the player parameter (an example of the parameter that affects the play content of the user) of the player character based on the information indicating the equipment item (an example of the first setting information). Further, the second parameter changing unit 313 uses the character parameter of the player character or the player based on the information indicating the auxiliary item (an example of the second setting information) and the information indicating the accompanying character (an example of the second character selection information). Change the parameters (an example of parameters that affect the user's play content).

For example, the first parameter changing unit 312 changes the character parameter or the player parameter (an example of a parameter that affects the user's play content) of the player character by using the information indicating the equipment item (an example of the first setting information). .. Further, the second parameter changing unit 313 uses the information indicating the auxiliary item (an example of the second setting information) and the information indicating the accompanying character (an example of the second character selection information) to character parameters or player parameters of the player character. Change (an example of parameters that affect the user's play content).

Here, the above-mentioned "affects the play content" means, for example, that the difficulty level for achieving the purpose in the game changes, the conditions for achieving the purpose in the game change, or the operability of the operating character. Is to change, etc. Specifically, the damage to the enemy character increases due to the increase in the attack power of the player character, the damage from the enemy character is reduced by the increase in the defense power of the player character, and the game is over due to the increase in HP. The increase in the amount of damage from the enemy until it becomes, and the increase in the number of activations of special abilities and the types of special abilities that can be activated due to the increase in MP are given as examples of "affecting the play content". be able to. For example, in the present embodiment, as described above, as the parameters of the player character, the character parameters such as attack power and defense power associated with each player character, and the player parameters such as HP and MP associated with the user. It corresponds to an example that changes such as "affect the content of play".

As a result, the game server 30 has an element of combination in setting the accompanying character and the auxiliary item in order to improve the ability of the player character based not only on the accompanying character but also on the accompanying character and the auxiliary item. It is possible to further enhance the strategic nature of.

Further, as in the game according to the present embodiment, the player character can be equipped with items such as weapons and armor to improve the ability of the player character, but the equipped item can improve the ability of the player character. The types and amounts of parameters are different. These items can be acquired by lottery or by clearing a specific event, and acquiring better items is one of the motivations for gameplay for users. However, since the number of items that can be equipped to the player character is limited (in this embodiment, one for each category), the equipment is replaced every time a better equipment item is acquired. The replaced equipment item becomes unnecessary for the user, but in this embodiment, by setting it as an auxiliary item, the ability of the player character can be further improved. Therefore, the item acquired by the user can be used in the game. It can be used more effectively.

For example, an item set as an equipment item (an example of a first item) in the equipment frame P10 (an example of a first setting unit) is restricted from being set in an auxiliary frame P20 (an example of a second setting unit). Further, the item set as the auxiliary item (an example of the second item) in the auxiliary frame P20 (an example of the second setting unit) is restricted from being set in the equipment frame P10 (an example of the first setting unit).

As a result, the game server 30 can further improve the ability of the player character by using the remaining items other than the items set as the equipment items among the items acquired by the user, so that the items acquired by the user can be used. It can be used more effectively in games.

Further, the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the amount of change of the character parameter of the player character or the player parameter (an example of the parameter affecting the play content of the user) according to the type of the accompanying character (an example of the second character). ..

As a result, the game server 30 changes the degree of influence on the ability of the player character when the auxiliary item is set depending on the type of the accompanying character. Therefore, which accompanying character is to be accompanied can be a strategic element of the game. can.

Further, when the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the character parameter of the player character or the player parameter (an example of a parameter that affects the play content of the user), the second parameter changing unit 313 specifies the character corresponding to the type of the accompanying character (an example of the second character). Change the parameters of.

As a result, the game server 30 has different parameters to be changed when the auxiliary item is set depending on the type of the accompanying character, so which accompanying character can be accompanied can be a strategic element of the game.

Further, a plurality of items are classified into a plurality of categories, and the items in each category are in the auxiliary frame P20 (an example of the second setting unit) corresponding to each category and the auxiliary item (an example of the second item). Can be set as.

As a result, the game server 30 makes it possible to set items in the auxiliary frame P20 for each category. Therefore, if there are few items in some categories among the items acquired and possessed by the user, the items in that category are available. Can be motivated by the user to acquire, and can promote the user's play.

When changing the parameter that affects the play content of the user, the second parameter changing unit 313 changes a specific parameter corresponding to the category of the auxiliary item (an example of the second item). The second parameter changing unit 313 may change a specific parameter corresponding to the category of the auxiliary frame P20 (an example of the second setting unit).

As a result, since the parameters to be changed by the game server 30 differ depending on the category of the auxiliary item, which category of item is set as the auxiliary item in the auxiliary frame P20 can be a strategic element of the game.

The number of items that can be set as auxiliary items (an example of the second item) in the auxiliary frame P20 (an example of the second setting unit) changes according to the progress of the game. The progress of the game is, for example, a change in parameters due to a user operation in the game. Alternatively, the progress of the game is, for example, the degree of progress with respect to the purpose set in the game. Specifically, the progress of the game is, for example, an increase in the level of the user, an achievement rate of a stage, the number of acquisitions of special items, and the like.

As a result, the game server 30 can promote the user's play because increasing the settable frame of the auxiliary item leads to further improving the ability of the player character.

The second parameter changing unit 313 uses the first parameter changing unit 312 to determine the amount of change (return rate) per auxiliary item (an example of the second item) when changing the parameters that affect the user's play content. Equipment item (example of the first item) Make it less than the amount of change (return rate) per item.

As a result, the game server 30 has a large effect on the ability of the player character when one of the equipment items set in the equipment frame P10 is changed, so that the effect of acquiring a good item is large, and the user's item is acquired. You can improve your motivation to do it.

In the present embodiment, the example in which the information indicating the auxiliary item set in the auxiliary frame P20 is associated with each user data (that is, for each party) has been described, but it may be associated with each accompanying character. .. In that case, there may be as many auxiliary frames P20 as there are accompanying characters, and auxiliary items may be set for each accompanying character. That is, each of the characters that can be selected as an accompanying character is provided with an auxiliary frame P20 corresponding to each, and the same item may be set as an auxiliary item in the auxiliary frame P20 corresponding to different characters. .. For example, since the accompanying character is switched and selected, it may be possible to set the same auxiliary item in duplicate with another accompanying character. By doing so, the user can set the optimum auxiliary item for each accompanying character. Further, at that time, the opening of the frame with the key mark in the auxiliary frame P20 may be performed based on the level set for the accompanying character. Here, the level of the accompanying character is a value that increases due to, for example, the play results when accompanied, the composition of items, and the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the value of the parameter of the auxiliary item is reduced to the player parameter associated with the user (party) and the character parameter associated with the player character at a reduction rate according to the characteristics of the accompanying character. However, the parameter to be reduced may be either a player parameter or a character parameter. Further, the player parameter does not have to be associated with the user (party), and may be associated with the player character as a part of the character parameter.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the first embodiment, an example in which the return rate of the auxiliary item to the ability of the player character is determined by the characteristics of the accompanying character has been described, but the configuration may be not affected by the accompanying character. Alternatively, it may be a specification of a game that does not use an accompanying character. For example, the return rate of the auxiliary item to the player character's ability may be set in advance so as to be lower than the return rate of the equipment item to the player character's ability.

That is, in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, the game server 30 (an example of a game device) includes an information acquisition unit 311 (an example of an acquisition unit), a first parameter change unit 312, and a second parameter change unit 313. It is equipped with. The information acquisition unit 311 provides information (an example of the first setting information) indicating the equipment item (an example of the first item) set in the equipment frame P10 (an example of the first setting unit) from among a plurality of items, and an auxiliary. The information (second setting information) indicating the auxiliary item (an example of the second item) set in the frame P20 (an example of the second setting unit) is acquired. The first parameter changing unit 312 changes the character parameter or the player parameter (an example of the parameter that affects the play content of the user) of the player character based on the information indicating the equipment item (an example of the first setting information). Further, the second parameter changing unit 313 changes the character parameter or the player parameter (an example of the parameter affecting the user's play content) of the player character based on the information indicating the auxiliary item (an example of the second setting information). .. For example, an item set as an equipment item (an example of a first item) in the equipment frame P10 (an example of a first setting unit) is restricted from being set in an auxiliary frame P20 (an example of a second setting unit). Further, the item set as the auxiliary item (an example of the second item) in the auxiliary frame P20 (an example of the second setting unit) is restricted from being set in the equipment frame P10 (an example of the first setting unit).

As a result, the game server 30 can not only improve the ability of the player character by equipping the item, but also improve the ability of the player character by using the remaining items other than the equipped item. , Items acquired by the user can be used more effectively in the game.

Further, the second parameter changing unit 313 determines the amount of change (return rate) per auxiliary item (an example of the second item) when changing the parameters that affect the user's play content, as the first parameter changing unit. Equipment item by 312 (an example of the first item) Make it less than the amount of change (return rate) per item. As a result, the game server 30 has a large effect on the ability of the player character when one of the equipment items set in the equipment frame P10 is changed, so that the effect of acquiring a good item is large, and the user's item is acquired. You can improve your motivation to do it.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
In the first and second embodiments, when an item is set for the player character, it is divided into two types: a case where the item is set as an equipment item in the equipment frame P10 and a case where the item is set as an auxiliary item in the auxiliary frame P20. However, a configuration without this distinction may be used. For example, there may be one type of equipment frame in which a plurality of items to be equipped on the player character can be set, and the return rate of the items set in the equipment frame to the ability of the player character may be determined by the characteristics of the accompanying character. ..

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an equipment frame according to the present embodiment. The illustrated equipment frame P30 includes a weapon equipment frame P31, an armor equipment frame P32, and a special weapon equipment frame P33. Each equipment frame corresponds to the weapon auxiliary frame P21, the armor auxiliary frame P22, and the special weapon auxiliary frame P23 shown in FIG. 2 whose names are changed from the auxiliary frame to the equipment frame. A plurality of equipment items can be set in these weapon equipment frame P31, armor equipment frame P32, and special weapon equipment frame P33, and the return rate of the set equipment item to the player character's ability is a characteristic of the accompanying character. Determined by.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the user terminal 10 and the game server 30B included in the game system 1B according to the present embodiment. In this figure, the configurations corresponding to the configurations of FIG. 2 are designated by the same reference numerals. The difference from FIG. 2 is that the server control unit 310B includes the parameter change unit 314B instead of the first parameter change unit 312 and the second parameter change unit 313 shown in FIG.

That is, in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, the game server 30 (an example of a game device) includes an information acquisition unit 311 (an example of an acquisition unit) and a parameter change unit 314B. The information acquisition unit 311 indicates information (an example of the second character) selected from a plurality of characters as a character accompanying the player character (an example of the first character) to be played by the user (an example of the second character). The second character selection information) and information (an example of setting information) indicating an equipment item (an example of an item) set in the equipment frame P30 (an example of a setting unit) from a plurality of items are acquired. The parameter change unit 314B is based on the information indicating the equipment item (an example of setting information) and the information indicating the accompanying character (an example of the second character selection information), and is based on the character parameter or the player parameter (user's play content) of the player character. (Example of parameters that affect) is changed.

As a result, the game server 30 has an element of combination in setting the accompanying character and the auxiliary item in order to improve the ability of the player character based not only on the accompanying character but also on the accompanying character and the equipment item, and the game. It is possible to further enhance the strategic nature of. Further, since the game server 30 can improve the ability of the player character according to the accompanying character by equipping a plurality of items, the item acquired by the user can be more effectively utilized in the game.

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Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and includes designs and the like within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. For example, the configurations described in the first to third embodiments described above can be arbitrarily combined.

In the above embodiment, an example in which one accompanying character is set for the party of the player character has been described, but a configuration in which a plurality of accompanying characters can be set may be used, and each of the character A and the character B may be set. It may be configured so that one or a plurality of accompanying characters can be set. When a plurality of accompanying characters are set, the reduction rate may be determined based on the characteristics of each of the plurality of accompanying characters.

Further, in the first and third embodiments, the example of changing the parameters (character parameters and player parameters of the player character) based on the accompanying character set in the player character has been described, but instead of the accompanying character, Specific items and the like may be set. In this case, the parameters may be changed based on the specific item set for the player character. For example, the game server 30 may determine the return rate of the auxiliary item to the ability of the player character based on the specific item set for the player character.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of changing the parameter (character parameter) associated with the player character and the parameter (player parameter) associated with the user has been described, but the parameter may affect the play content of the user. However, it is not limited to the above parameters. For example, the parameter to be changed may be a parameter associated with the stage or the like played by the user, or may be a parameter of an enemy character, as long as it is a parameter that affects the content of the user's play. In this case, for example, "affecting the play content" may mean that if the stage has a time limit, the difficulty level may be reduced by increasing the time limit, or the defense of the enemy character in the stage may be reduced. The power reduction may reduce the number of attacks required to defeat the enemy character.

Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the game servers 30 and 30B change the parameters has been described, but the user terminal 10 may execute a part or all of these processes. For example, the user terminal 10 may have a configuration corresponding to the information acquisition unit 311 provided in the game server 30, the first parameter changing unit 312, and the second parameter changing unit 313. Further, the user terminal 10 may have a configuration corresponding to the information acquisition unit 311 included in the game server 30B and the parameter change unit 314B.

Further, a program for realizing the functions of the game control unit 110 or the server control units 310 and 310B described above is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium, and the program recorded on the recording medium is read into the computer system. , Part or all of the processing as the game control unit 110 or the server control units 310 and 310B may be performed by executing. Here, "loading and executing a program recorded on a recording medium into a computer system" includes installing the program in the computer system. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including a communication line such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and a dedicated line. Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM, and a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. As described above, the recording medium in which the program is stored may be a non-transient recording medium such as a CD-ROM. The recording medium also includes an internal or external recording medium accessible from the distribution server for distributing the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in a format that can be executed by the terminal device. That is, the format stored in the distribution server does not matter as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed by the terminal device. It should be noted that the configuration in which the program is divided into a plurality of parts and downloaded at different timings and then combined by the terminal device, or the distribution server for distributing each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network, and holds the program for a certain period of time. It shall include things. Further, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, a so-called difference file (difference program) may be used, which can realize the above-mentioned function in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Further, a part or all of the game control unit 110 or the server control units 310 and 310B described above may be realized as an integrated circuit such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration). Each of the above-mentioned functions may be made into a processor individually, or a part or all of them may be integrated into a processor. Further, the method of making an integrated circuit is not limited to the LSI, and may be realized by a dedicated circuit or a general-purpose processor. Further, when an integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI appears due to the progress of semiconductor technology, an integrated circuit based on the technology may be used.

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From the above description, the present invention can be grasped as follows, for example. Reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses for convenience in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

(Appendix 1) The game device (30, 30B, 10) according to one aspect of the present invention is among a plurality of characters as a character accompanying the first character (for example, a player character) to be played by the user. The second character selection information indicating the selected second character (for example, accompanying character) and the first item (for example, equipment item) set in the first setting unit (for example, equipment frame P10) from among a plurality of items. ), And the second setting information indicating the second item (for example, the auxiliary item) set in the second setting unit (for example, the auxiliary frame P20), and the acquisition unit (311 and S304) for acquiring the second setting information. S306, S310), a first parameter changing unit (312, S308) that changes parameters (for example, character parameters and player parameters) that affect the play content of the user based on the first setting information, and the second. It includes a second parameter changing unit (313, S312) that changes parameters (for example, character parameters and player parameters) that affect the play content of the user based on the setting information and the second character selection information. For example, the first parameter changing unit changes a parameter that affects the play content of the user by using the first setting information. In addition, the second parameter changing unit changes parameters that affect the play content of the user by using the second setting information and the second character selection information.

According to the configuration of Appendix 1, the game device sets not only the second character but also the accompanying character and the auxiliary item in order to improve the ability of the first character based on the second character and the second item. There is an element of combination in, and the strategy of the game can be further enhanced.

(Appendix 2) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to the appendix 1, and an item set as the first item in the first setting unit is set in the second setting unit. Items that are restricted and set as the second item in the second setting unit are restricted from being set in the first setting unit.

According to the configuration of Appendix 2, the game device can further improve the ability of the first character by using the remaining items other than the items set as the first item among the items acquired by the user. Items acquired by the user can be used more effectively in the game.

(Appendix 3) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to the appendix 1 or the appendix 2, and the second parameter changing unit is based on the play content of the user according to the type of the second character. Change the amount of change in the affected parameters.

According to the configuration of Appendix 3, the game device determines which second character is to be accompanied because the degree of influence on the ability of the first character when the second item is set changes depending on the type of the second character. It can be a strategic element of the game.

(Appendix 4) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 3, wherein the second parameter changing unit changes a parameter that affects the play content of the user. If so, the specific parameters corresponding to the type of the second character are changed.

According to the configuration of Appendix 4, since the parameters to be changed when the second item is set differ depending on the type of the second character, which second character is to be accompanied is a strategic element of the game. be able to.

(Appendix 5) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 4, wherein the plurality of items are classified into a plurality of categories, and each category has a plurality of categories. The item can be set as the second item in the second setting unit corresponding to each category.

According to the configuration of Appendix 5, since the game device can set items in the second setting unit for each category, when the number of items in some categories among the items acquired and possessed by the user is small, , Motivates the user to acquire items in the category and can promote the user's play.

(Appendix 6) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to the appendix 5, and when the second parameter changing unit changes a parameter that affects the play content of the user, the second item. The specific parameter corresponding to the category of the above or the category of the second setting unit is changed.

According to the configuration of Appendix 6, since the parameters to be changed differ depending on the category of the second item, the strategic element of the game is which category item is set as the second item in the second setting unit. be able to.

(Appendix 7) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 6, wherein the number of items that can be set as the second item in the second setting unit is determined. It changes according to the progress of the game.

According to the configuration of Appendix 7, the game device can promote the user's play because increasing the settable frame of the second item leads to further improving the ability of the player character.

(Appendix 8) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 7, wherein each of the characters selectable as the second character corresponds to the above. A second setting unit is provided, and the same item can be set as the second item in the second setting unit corresponding to different characters.

According to the configuration of Appendix 8, the game device can enable the user to set an optimum second item for each second character.

(Appendix 9) Further, one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 8, wherein the second parameter changing unit changes a parameter that affects the play content of the user. At that time, the amount of change per second item is made smaller than the amount of change per one first item by the first parameter changing unit.

According to the configuration of Appendix 9, since the game device has a large influence on the ability of the player character when one of the first items set in the first setting unit is changed, the effect when a good item is acquired is large. , Can improve the user's willingness to acquire items.

(Appendix 10) Further, the game system (1, 1B) according to one aspect of the present invention is the game device according to any one of the appendices 1 to 4, and is the first target of the user's play operation. A character selection unit (112, S104) for selecting a second character (for example, an accompanying character) accompanying a character (for example, a player character) from a plurality of characters, and a first setting unit (for example) from a plurality of items. For example, a first item selection unit (113, S106) for selecting a first item (for example, an equipment item) to be set in the equipment frame P10) and a second setting unit (for example, an auxiliary frame P20) from the plurality of items. ), The second item selection unit (114, S110) for selecting the second item (for example, an auxiliary item) to be set, and the first item set in the first setting unit, and the play content of the user. The said based on the first parameter changing section (312, S308) that changes the affected parameters (eg, character parameters and player parameters), the second item set in the second setting section, and the second character. A second parameter changing unit (313, S312) for changing a parameter that affects the play content of the user is provided.

According to the configuration of Appendix 10, the game system sets not only the second character but also the second character and the auxiliary item in order to improve the ability of the first character based on the second character and the second item. There is a combination element above, which can enhance the strategic nature of the game.

(Appendix 11) Further, the program according to one aspect of the present invention is a program for making a computer function as a game device according to any one of Supplementary note 1 to Supplementary note 9.

According to the configuration of Appendix 11, the program sets not only the second character but also the second character and the auxiliary item in order to improve the ability of the first character based on the second character and the second item. There is an element of combination in, and the strategy of the game can be further enhanced.

1 game system, 10 user terminals, 11 CPU, 12 communication unit, 13 input unit, 14 display unit, 15 storage unit, 30 game server, 31 CPU, 32 communication unit, 35 storage unit, 110 game control unit, 111 game data Acquisition unit, 112 character selection unit, 113 first item selection unit, 114 second item selection unit, 115 display control unit, 310 server control unit, 311 information acquisition unit, 312 first parameter change unit, 313 second parameter change unit. , 351 user data storage unit, 352 character data storage unit, 353 item data storage unit, 354 possession data storage unit

Claims (4)

The game object selection information indicating a specific game object selected from a plurality of game objects as a game object that may affect the parameters associated with the first character to be played by the user, and the first character. First setting information indicating the first item set in the first setting unit as an item to be equipped in the first character from among a plurality of items that can be equipped, and set in the first setting unit among the plurality of items. The acquisition unit for acquiring the second setting information indicating the second item set in the second setting unit from the items that have not been set, and the acquisition unit.
A first parameter changing unit that changes a parameter associated with the first character based on the first setting information, and a first parameter changing unit.
A second parameter changing unit that changes the parameters associated with the first character based on the second setting information and the game object selection information, and
Equipped with
The plurality of items are classified into a plurality of categories, and the plurality of items are classified into a plurality of categories.
Items in each category can be set as the second item in the second setting unit corresponding to each category.
The second parameter change part is
When the parameter is changed, the specific parameter corresponding to the category of the second item or the category of the second setting unit is changed, and one of the second items set in the second setting unit is changed. The amount of change of the parameter is per one of the first items changed by the first parameter change unit when the same item as the second item is set as the first item in the first setting unit. The amount of change of the parameter is less than the amount of change of the parameter, and the amount of change of the parameter is changed depending on whether or not the game object is selected .
Game device. The second parameter change part is
When changing the parameter, the specific parameter corresponding to the type of the game object is changed.
The game device according to claim 1. The second parameter change part is
The amount of change of the parameter is changed according to the type of the game object.
The game device according to claim 1 or 2. A program for causing a computer to function as the game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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