JP6992028B2 - Game system, server system and program - Google Patents

Description

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

Board games have traditionally been one of the genres of video games. In a board game based on such a video game, a course in which a plurality of squares on which a piece used by each player can be arranged is arranged is prepared on the game area. Then, the dice and roulette are turned by the lottery process controlled by the computer, and the pieces are moved on the course according to the dice and roulette rolls (lottery value). Events occur in each square, and players can earn points (scores) and items through these events. Then, at the end of the game, the points earned by the player are totaled, items (for example, buildings, land, goods) are converted (cashed) into points, and the player's ranking and the like are determined by the total points obtained. As a conventional technique of such a board game game system, for example, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-153813 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-222287

However, in conventional board games, the so-called turn system has been adopted. For example, if five players participate in the game, each of these five players rolls the dice in turn on each turn, and the turn ends on condition that all players roll the dice, and the next Move to the turn. Therefore, the player has to wait until all the participating players finish rolling the dice, which causes a waiting time, which causes a problem that the player's time is restricted. Especially when trying to apply such a board game to a network game in which a large number of people participate, such waiting in line and restraint of play time become a big problem.

According to some aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a game system, a server system, a program, or the like that can suppress the problems of waiting in line and time constraint in a network game.

One aspect of the present invention is a game system of a network game in which a plurality of players play using a plurality of terminal devices that are communicated and connected via a network, wherein a lottery processing unit that performs lottery processing and the lottery processing are performed. A game processing unit that performs game processing including a process of moving a moving body corresponding to a player in a given game area in a given moving unit based on a lottery value that is a lottery result, and a game of a player in the game processing. A game system that includes a game result calculation unit that calculates results, and the lottery processing unit executes the lottery process in which the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times is set to a given set value for the player. Related to. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above parts, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

According to one aspect of the present invention, based on the lottery value by the lottery process, the moving body corresponding to the player moves in the game area, and the game result of the player in the game process is calculated. At this time, in one aspect of the present invention, a lottery process is executed in which the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times is set to a given set value for the player. For example, the lottery process is executed so that the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times is limited to the set value. In this way, the player is allowed to perform the lottery process on the condition that, for example, the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value, and the moving body is moved in the game area according to the obtained lottery value to play the game. The result can be calculated. This makes it possible to provide a game system that can suppress the problems of waiting in line and time constraints in network games.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game result calculation unit determines points acquired by the player from the start of the game until the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value. It may be calculated as a game result.

By doing so, when the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value, the points acquired by the player up to that point are calculated as the game result. Therefore, the game result of each player of a plurality of players participating in the network game can be calculated with the timing when the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value as a delimiter.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may end the game play for the player when the total value of the lottery values for the player or the number of lottery times reaches the set value.

By doing so, when the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value, the game play of the player is terminated. Therefore, it is possible to end the game play of each player of a plurality of players participating in the network game with the timing when the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value as a delimiter.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, when the start time and the end time of the game are set, the game result calculation unit terminates the game of the plurality of players who participated in the network game at the end time. The game results of the plurality of players may be aggregated to calculate the game results for each player of the plurality of players.

By doing so, at the end of the game, all the games of the plurality of players who participated in the network game are ended. Then, by aggregating the game results of these multiple players, it becomes possible to calculate the game results for each player, and the game results from the end of the game play of each player to the final end of the game. It will be possible to reflect the fluctuations of.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may perform deck editing processing for game elements used in the game at the start of the game.

In this way, each player will be able to edit the deck for the game elements used in the game at the start of the game, and will be able to formulate a game strategy for each player.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game result calculation unit performs a process of adding points according to the ranking of the total value of the lottery values or the timing at which the number of lottery times reaches the set value to the game results of the player. May be good.

By doing so, it becomes possible to give points according to the ranking of the timing to the player who plays the game so as to accelerate the timing when the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery reaches the set value.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the lottery processing unit may change the total value of the lottery values or the set value for the number of lottery times based on the event generated during the game.

By doing so, the total value of the lottery value and the set value for the number of lottery will change variably depending on the event generated during the game, so that the variety of the game, the fun of the game, the strategicity, etc. are improved. You will be able to plan.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may change the number of occurrences or the content of the event based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, the player information, or the number of players participating in the network game. good.

By doing so, the number of times the event occurs and the content of the event change according to the elapsed time from the start of the game, the player information, or the number of participants, and thereby the total value of the lottery values or the set value of the number of lottery times also changes. Will come to do.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the lottery processing unit may determine the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, player information, or the number of players participating in the network game. The set value may be changed.

By doing so, the total value of the lottery values or the set value for the number of lottery times can be changed variably according to the elapsed time from the start of the game, the player information, or the number of participants. , You will be able to improve the fun or strategy of the game.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the lottery processing unit may perform a limiting process for limiting the number of lottery times within a given time unit to a given number of times, or a process for canceling the limited process.

By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation such as an unlimited number of lottery processes being performed within a given time unit.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the lottery processing unit may perform the restriction processing or the cancellation processing based on the item acquired by the player or the billing information of the player.

By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the control process and the release process according to the item acquired by the player or the billing information of the player.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may perform a process of moving the moving body on a moving route according to the route selection information input by the player.

By doing so, in a network game in which the moving body moves along a movement route according to the route selection information input by the player, the player is required that the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value. It is possible to perform the lottery process and move the moving body in the game area according to the obtained lottery value to calculate the game result.

Another aspect of the present invention is a server system for a network game in which a plurality of players play using a plurality of terminal devices that are communicated and connected via a network, the lottery processing unit that performs lottery processing, and the lottery. A game processing unit that performs game processing including a process of moving a moving body corresponding to a player in a given game area in a given moving unit based on a lottery value that is a lottery result of the processing, and a player in the game processing. The lottery processing unit includes a game result calculation unit for calculating the game result of the above, and the lottery processing unit executes the lottery process in which the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times is set to a given set value for the player. Related to the server system.

1 (A) to 1 (E) are explanatory views of a configuration example of the game system of the present embodiment. Configuration example of the server system of this embodiment. Configuration example of the terminal device of this embodiment. 4 (A) and 4 (B) are explanatory views of a board game to which the present embodiment is applied. 5 (A) and 5 (B) are also explanatory views of a board game to which the present embodiment is applied. 6 (A) and 6 (B) are also explanatory views of a board game to which the present embodiment is applied. Explanatory drawing of the card used in the board game to which this embodiment is applied. 8 (A) and 8 (B) are examples of board game maps. Explanatory diagram of the method of associating the set value with each player. The flowchart explaining the process of this embodiment. The flowchart explaining the process of this embodiment. Explanatory diagram of the point giving method based on the arrival order of the set value. Explanatory diagram of the event generation method of the setting value change. An explanatory diagram of a method for changing a set value based on the passage of time, player information, and the like. 15 (A) and 15 (B) are explanatory views of a method of limiting the number of lottery times within a time unit.

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

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

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

The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or a plurality of servers (management server, game server, billing server, service providing server, content distribution server, authentication server, database server, communication server, etc.). The server system 500 can provide various services for operating a community-type website or an online game, manage data necessary for executing a game, and distribute a client program and various data.

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

The terminal devices TM1 to TMn (player terminals) are terminals having, for example, an internet connection function (internet connection function). Examples of these terminal devices TM1 to TMn include a home-use game device (stationary type) shown in FIG. 1B, a portable game device shown in FIG. 1C, and a portable communication terminal (smartphone) shown in FIG. 1D. Various devices such as a future phone, a mobile phone), or an arcade game machine shown in FIG. 1 (E) can be used. Alternatively, an information processing device such as a personal computer (PC) or a tablet computer may be used as the terminal devices TM1 to TMn.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the server system 500 (game system, host device, information processing system) of the present embodiment. The configuration of the server system 500 is not limited to FIG. 2, and various modifications such as omitting a part of the component (each part) or adding another component can be performed.

The server system 500 includes a processing unit 600, an operation unit 660, a storage unit 670, and a communication unit 696.

The processing unit 600 performs various processes necessary for various services and management of the server based on the data received via the communication unit 696, the data stored in the storage unit 670, the program, and the like. The function of the processing unit 600 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, GPU, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

The processing unit 600 includes a reception processing unit 602, a transmission processing unit 604, a lottery processing unit 605, a game processing unit 606, a game result calculation unit 608, a billing processing unit 616, a management processing unit 618, an image information generation unit 620, and a sound information generation. Includes part 630.

The reception processing unit 602 performs reception processing of information from a terminal device or the like. The transmission processing unit 604 performs information transmission processing to a terminal device or the like. Here, the reception process is a process of instructing the communication unit 696 to receive information, a process of acquiring the received information by the communication unit 696 and writing it to the storage unit 670. The transmission process is a process of instructing the communication unit 696 to transmit information, instructing the communication unit 696 to transmit information, and the like.

The lottery processing unit 605 performs lottery processing. Details of the lottery processing unit 605 will be described later.

The game processing unit 606 performs various game processing. Here, as the game processing, a process of starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing the game, a process of generating various events of the game, or a process of generating the game when the game end condition is satisfied. There is a process to end. For example, the game processing unit 606 performs game processing such as starting a game, advancing the game, and ending the game based on the operation information of the player (user) input to the terminal device. Further, a game process for moving or operating an object such as a moving object may be performed based on the operation information of the player. Further, the game processing unit 606 performs processing for generating image information and sound information which are game information. Specifically, a game process for displaying a game screen or the like on a terminal device and a game process for outputting a game sound to the terminal device are performed.

The game result calculation unit 608 performs calculation processing of game results (game results, game results, etc.). For example, the game result calculation unit 608 performs a process of causing the player to acquire points (scores) and a process of acquiring items in the game as the calculation process of the game result. The calculated game result information is stored in the game result storage unit 674.

The billing processing unit 616 performs various billing processes (billing determination process, billing data creation process, storage process, etc.). The billing information storage unit 676 of the storage unit 670 stores the billing information to be billed by the billing processing unit 616.

The management processing unit 618 performs various management processes of the server. For example, it performs management processing of various services provided by the server and management processing of various information such as server management information.

For example, the player performs a predetermined procedure to acquire an account in order to use the service provided by the server system 500. By logging in by entering the password associated with the acquired account, the player can perform various services such as playing network games, online shopping for items, exchanging messages between players, and registering friend users. It will be available. The management processing unit 618 also manages such player account information.

The image information generation unit 620 generates image information which is information for generating an image. The sound information generation unit 630 generates sound information which is information for generating sounds (voice, game sound, sound effect). Specifically, the image information is information for generating and displaying an image generated by the method of the present embodiment in the terminal devices TM1 to TMn, and may be the image data itself or each terminal device. May be various data (display screen setting data, object data, etc.) used to generate and display an image. The same applies to the sound information generated by the sound information generation unit 630.

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

The storage unit 670 serves as a work area for the processing unit 600, the communication unit 696, and the like, and its functions are RAM (DRAM, SRAM, VRAM), SSD (Solid State Drive), and H.
It can be realized by DD (Hard Disk Drive) or the like.

The storage unit 670 includes a set value storage unit 672, a game result calculation unit 674, a game information storage unit 675, a billing information storage unit 676, and a user information storage unit 678. The set value storage unit 672 stores data of the total value of the lottery values or the set value of the number of lottery times. For example, the set value is stored in association with each player. The game result calculation unit 674 stores the information of the player's game result calculated by the game result calculation unit 608. The game information storage unit 675 stores game data (game parameters, etc.) used for game processing, image information generated by the image information generation unit 620, sound information generated by the sound information generation unit 630, and the like. Store as information. The billing information storage unit 676 stores information on billing processing performed by the billing processing unit 616. The user information storage unit 678 stores personal information (name, gender, date of birth, e-mail address, etc.) of the player as user information. For example, the player account information described above is also stored as user information. The billing information stored in the billing information storage unit 676 is associated with each account information of each player.

The information storage medium 680 (a medium readable by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an HDD, a memory (ROM, etc.), an optical disk (CD, DVD), or the like. The information storage medium 680 has a program (processing of each part) for functioning each part of the game system (server system or the like) of the present embodiment as a computer (a device including an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit). The program to be executed by the computer) is stored.

The processing of the present embodiment may be realized by executing a game program on the terminal device, or may be realized by executing a web browser program or script control. For example, the processing of the present embodiment may be realized as a so-called browser game in which information necessary for a game is acquired through a communication line such as the Internet and interactive display is realized on a browser.

The communication unit 696 communicates with the terminal devices TM1 to TMn and other external servers via a wired or wireless network 510, and its function is hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, and a function thereof. It can be realized by communication firmware.

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

The terminal device includes a processing unit 200, an operation unit 260, an image pickup unit 264, a storage unit 270, a display unit 290, a sound output unit 292, an I / F unit 294, and a communication unit 296.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing for providing various services, game processing, image display processing, sound output processing, and the like, based on operation information and programs from the operation unit 260. The processing unit 200 performs various processing using the storage unit 270 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, GPU, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

The processing unit 200 includes an input receiving unit 201, a receiving processing unit 202, a transmission processing unit 204, a game processing unit 206, a display control unit 220, and a sound control unit 230.

The input receiving unit 201 performs an input processing for receiving input information from a user (player). For example, the processing of accepting the information input via the operation unit 260 is performed. The reception processing unit 202 performs reception processing of information from an external device such as a server system or another terminal device. The transmission processing unit 204 performs information transmission processing to an external device such as a server system or another terminal device. The game processing unit 206 performs various game processing. The display control unit 220 controls the display unit 290 to display an image. For example, when an image is generated on the terminal device side, drawing processing is performed based on the results of various processes (application processing, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, and an image is generated by this, and the display unit 290 displays the image. Output. When the image is generated on the server side, the display unit 290 is controlled to display the image based on the image information from the server system. The sound control unit 230 performs sound control based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200. As a result, BGM, sound effects, voice, and the like are output from the sound output unit 292.

The operation unit 260 is for the user (player) to input various information such as operation information, and its functions are an operation button, a direction indicating key, an analog stick, a lever, and various sensors (angular velocity sensor, acceleration). It can be realized by a sensor, etc.), a microphone, or a touch panel type display.

The image pickup unit 264 (camera) captures an image of a subject, and is realized by an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS sensor and an optical system composed of a focus lens or the like.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM, SSD, HDD, or the like.

The information storage medium 280 (a medium readable by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk, an HDD, a memory, or the like. The processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280.

The display unit 290 outputs an image generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The I / F (interface) unit 294 performs interface processing with the non-volatile storage device 295 (portable information storage medium), and the function can be realized by an ASIC or the like for I / F processing. The non-volatile storage device 295 is for the user to store various information, and is a storage device that retains the storage of such information even when the power is not supplied. The non-volatile storage device 295 can be realized by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, a magnetic card, or the like.

The communication unit 296 communicates with an external device (server system, other terminal device, etc.) via the network 510, and its function is hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, and a function thereof. This can be achieved with communication firmware.

The game system of the present embodiment is a network game game system played by a plurality of players using a plurality of terminal devices (game devices) that are communicated and connected via a network. For example, as shown in FIG. 1A, the terminal devices TM1 to TMn are connected to the server system 500 via the network 510. A network game is realized by each player playing a game on each terminal device (each game device) of TM1 to TMn.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the server system 500 (game system) includes a lottery processing unit 605, a game processing unit 606, and a game result calculation unit 608.

The lottery process 605 performs a lottery process, and the game processing unit 606 determines a moving body (for example, a board game piece) corresponding to the player based on the lottery value (for example, a roll on a dice) which is the lottery result of the lottery process. A game process including a process of moving in a given movement unit (for example, one square in a board game) in a given game area (for example, a course set in the game area) is performed. The game result calculation unit 608 calculates the player's game results (for example, point acquisition, item acquisition, etc.) in the game processing. For example, the game result calculation unit 608 calculates the game result by the game process of moving the moving body. Alternatively, when a game process that generates a game event is performed, the game result of the player generated by the occurrence of the event is calculated. This event may be an event that occurs based on the movement of the moving object (for example, an event that occurs when a piece that is a moving object moves to a square), or is not directly related to the movement of the moving object. It may be an event that occurs (for example, an event that occurs over time).

Then, in the present embodiment, the lottery processing unit 605 executes a lottery process in which the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times is set to a given set value for the player. For example, it is determined whether or not the total value of the lottery values has reached a given set value, or whether or not the number of lottery times has reached a given set value (given number of times). The set value in this case is stored in the set value storage unit 672 in association with, for example, each player. The set value can be set to a different value for each player, for example, but it is also possible to set the same value.

Here, the lottery process is, for example, a process of generating random number information and generating a lottery value based on the generated random number information, a process of managing a process of generating a lottery value, and the like. For example, by lottery processing, the rolls of dice and roulette in a board game are obtained as lottery values. In this case, the lottery value generation process may be performed by each terminal device (TM1 to TMn), and the server system 500 (game system) may perform the management process of the lottery value generation process as the lottery process. For example, when the terminal device determines the lottery value (roll of the dice) and presents it to the player, the reception processing unit 602 of the server system 500 notifies that the lottery has been performed and the lottery value by the lottery. Receive from the terminal device. Then, the lottery processing unit 605 of the server system 500 determines whether or not the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times has reached the set value based on the information from these terminal devices. That is, it is determined whether or not the total value of the lottery values of the players or the number of lottery times has reached the set value associated with the player and stored in the set value storage unit 672. The lottery processing unit 605 of the server system 500 may execute the lottery value generation process as the lottery process. Further, the lottery processing unit 605 may perform lottery processing in which one of the total lottery value and the number of lottery is set as the set value, and both the total value of the lottery value and the number of lottery are set as the set value. The lottery process may be performed. That is, it may be determined whether or not only one of the total value of the lottery values and the number of lottery times has reached the predetermined value, or it may be determined whether or not both have reached the predetermined value. ..

The game result calculation unit 608 calculates the points earned by the player as the player's game result from the start of the game until the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value. For example, when the game starts and the lottery process (the process of rolling the dice or the like) is performed for the player, the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times is updated every time the lottery process is performed. For example, a process of adding the current lottery value to the total value of the previous lottery values is performed. Alternatively, a process of adding, for example, 1 to the number of lottery is performed every time the lottery process is performed. Then, when the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times for the player reaches the set value (upper limit value), for example, the points (scores) and items that the player has acquired up to that point are aggregated, and the player's game is performed. Calculated as a result. Then, for example, the game processing unit 606 ends the game play for the player when the total value of the lottery values for the player or the number of lottery times reaches the set value. For example, when the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value, the moving body corresponding to the player is not moved by the lottery value. That is, after the set value is reached, the lottery process for the player is not performed, and the move process of the moving object based on the lottery value is not performed.

Further, when the start time and the end time of the game are set, the game result calculation unit 608 ends the game of a plurality of players who participated in the network game at the end time of the game. For example, even if there is a player whose total lottery value or the number of lottery times has not reached the set value, the game of all the players who participated in the network game is terminated. Then, the game results of these plurality of players are aggregated, and the game results for each player of the plurality of players are calculated. For example, if the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value and there is a player whose game player ends before the final game end time, the game starts after the game play of that player ends. It also reflects changes in game results until the end of the game. Then, the game results of all the players who participated in the network are calculated individually. By doing this, it becomes possible to calculate the game results of each player more closely.

Further, the game processing unit 606 performs deck editing processing for game elements used in the game at the start of the game. A game element is an object that is used in a game and is a component of a game, and is, for example, a component of a game screen. Specifically, the game element is an object such as a character, a card, or an item used in the game. When the game element is a character or a card, the game processing unit 606 displays, for example, a screen for editing the deck, and the player can display the character or card (in a broad sense, the game element) that the player uses in the game. Make it editable. That is, the input of the player regarding the deck editing is received, and the process of creating a deck such as a character or a card is performed based on the input. Then, the player can organize a deck of equipment items of a character, a deck of a team composed of a plurality of characters, and a deck of cards that generate various effects during the game. By doing so, each player can formulate a game strategy for each player by editing the deck for characters, cards, etc. at the start of the game.

Further, the game result calculation unit 608 performs a process of adding points according to the order of the total value of the lottery values or the timing when the number of lottery times reaches the set value to the game results of the player. For example, for the first player, the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value at the first timing, and for the second player, the lottery value at the second timing after the first timing. It is assumed that the total value of or the number of lottery has reached the set value. In this case, the first player has a higher rank than the second player, and more game results (points, items, etc.) are given to the first player.

Further, the lottery processing unit 605 changes the total value of the lottery values or the set value for the number of lottery times based on the event generated during the game. For example, when an event occurs, the set value is increased or decreased according to the content of the event. Here, the event may be, for example, an event that occurs when a moving object (frame) moves to a square (predetermined division area) of a course in a game area, or an event that occurs randomly or periodically with the passage of time. May be. Alternatively, it may be an event that occurs when the player puts out an item such as a card in the field. Then, for example, the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times is increased or decreased based on the value associated with the event. Alternatively, when an event occurs, another lottery process may be performed and the set value may be increased or decreased based on the lottery value.

Further, the game processing unit 606 changes the number of occurrences or contents of the event based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, the player's information, or the number of players participating in the network game.

For example, the game processing unit 606 makes the number of occurrences of the event different or makes the content of the event different according to the elapsed time from the start of the game. For example, after the game starts, the frequency of events is reduced in the first half of the game, while the frequency of events is increased in the second half of the game. Alternatively, the degree and mode of change of the set value due to the event are different between the first half period and the second half period of the game. Or vice versa.

In addition, the game processing unit 606 provides the player's past game status (past win rate, results such as win / loss, etc.), the player's current level and experience value, the player's acquired items, and the player's personal information (gender, age, date of birth, etc.). Etc.), or change the number of occurrences and contents of the event based on the player information such as the player's billing information. For example, if the player's past win rate and other achievements, experience points, and levels are high, the number of events that occur is reduced, and the amount of change in the set value due to the events that occur is reduced. On the other hand, if the player's past performance such as winning percentage, level, or experience value is low, the number of occurrences of the event is increased, or the amount of change in the set value due to the occurrence of the event is increased. Or vice versa. Also, if the player possesses a specific item, or if the player pays a large amount for billing, the number of times (frequency) of event occurrence (frequency) is increased, or the amount of increase in the set value due to the event is large. do.

Further, the game processing unit 606 changes the number of occurrences or the content of the event based on the number of players participating in the network game. For example, when the number of participants of the player is large, the number of occurrences of the event is increased, or the amount of change in the set value due to the occurrence of the event is increased. On the other hand, when the number of participants of the player is small, the number of occurrences of the event is reduced, or the amount of change in the set value due to the occurrence of the event is reduced. Or vice versa. The number of players participating may be the number of players (players accessing the network game) who are actually participating in the network game and actually playing the game at that time, or the network game, for example, a game. It may be the number of players who participated and registered by the start time.

Further, the lottery processing unit 605 may change the total value of the lottery values or the set value for the number of lottery times based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, the player information, or the number of players participating in the network game.

For example, the lottery processing unit 605 increases or decreases the total value of the lottery values or the set value of the number of lottery times according to the elapsed time from the start of the game. For example, the set value is increased or decreased in the latter half of the game or just before the end of the game. Alternatively, the total value of the lottery values associated with the player or the set value of the number of lottery times is increased or decreased according to the personal information (gender, age, etc.) of the player. Alternatively, the set value is increased or decreased according to the player's past game situation, the player's current level or experience value, the player's acquired item, the player's personal information, or the player's billing information. Alternatively, if the number of participants of the player is large, the set value is increased, and if the number of participants of the player is small, the set value is decreased. Or vice versa.

Further, the lottery processing unit 605 performs a limiting process for limiting the number of lottery times within a given time unit to a given number of times, or a process for canceling the limited process. For example, the number of lottery allowed within a time unit such as one hour or one minute is limited to a given number of times. That is, when the number of lottery reaches a given number of times within the time unit, it is prohibited to perform the lottery process for the player after that. Further, based on a given condition, such a process of canceling the restriction process of the lottery process is performed. That is, there is no limit on the number of lottery times within the time unit (or the limit is relaxed), and it is allowed that the lottery process exceeding the limit number of times is performed within the time unit.

In this case, the lottery processing unit 605 may perform restriction processing or cancellation processing based on the item acquired by the player or the billing information of the player. For example, the content and mode of the lottery count control process and cancellation process are changed according to the player's acquired items and the amount paid by the player for the charge. For example, if the player has a specific item or the amount of billing is large, the limit number is increased. Alternatively, the number of lottery times within the time unit is not limited.

Further, the game processing unit 606 performs a process of moving the moving body on a moving route according to the route selection information input by the player. For example, the moving body is moved by a moving path according to the operation information input to the operation unit 260 of the terminal device. For example, when a course is set in the game area and there is a branch in the course, the player can select which route to move the moving body. Alternatively, the moving body may be freely moved in the moving direction desired by the player without providing a course in the game area.

For example, in a game to which the present embodiment is applied, a moving body starts moving from a predetermined starting point to start the game, and to a predetermined goal point separated by a predetermined number of moving units (a predetermined number of squares). It is not supposed to be a game in which the game ends when a moving object arrives. For example, in a game to which the present embodiment is applied, when the moving body starts moving from the starting point and the moving body moves after the game starts, and the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value, the fixed value is reached. The game ends by stopping the movement of the moving object at the goal point that is not done. For example, after the start of the game, when the moving body moves along the movement route according to the route selection information input by the player and the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value, the game play for that player ends. , The movement of the moving body also stops. Alternatively, after the moving body starts moving from the starting point, the moving body goes around one course many times, and when the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery times reaches the set value, the game play for that player ends. However, the movement of the moving body also stops. For example, since the set value is set for each player, the point at which the total value of the lottery values or the number of lottery reaches the set value and the game play of the player ends is different for each player.

In the above, the case where the server system 500 of FIG. 2 performs the lottery processing, the game processing, the game result calculation, and the like of the present embodiment has been described, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the terminal device of FIG. 3 may perform a part (or all) of the lottery process, the game process, and the game result calculation of the present embodiment.

2. 2. The method of the present embodiment Next, the method of the present embodiment will be described in detail. In the following, the case where the game system of the present embodiment is applied to a board game in which a piece (moving body in a broad sense) moves according to a dice roll (lottery value in a broad sense) will be mainly described as an example. , The present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, the lottery process may be performed by something other than dice, and the moving body moving in the game area is not limited to the pieces moving on the course composed of squares.

2.1 Total value of rolls, set value of number of swings By the way, in the conventional board game, the so-called turn system is adopted. Taking the example of a board game in which the dice are rolled and the course is moved by pieces, one turn ends when all the participating players roll the dice and advance the pieces. Therefore, the player needs to wait for another player to finish rolling the dice in order to roll the dice. Also, in order to finish rolling the dice in that turn and roll the dice in the next turn, it is necessary for all other players to roll the dice and wait for the end of the turn. Further, as a premise of the turn system, there is a problem that all participating players must share the same time zone and play the game in the same time zone.

However, in a network game in which a large number of players are expected to participate, when trying to realize such a board game, the above-mentioned waiting in order and sharing of time zones become a big problem. For example, if a large number of players, such as dozens of players, participate in the turn-based strategy, the waiting time will be very long. Also, it is not realistic for all of such a large number of players to play and share a time zone at the same time zone.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of individual dice rolls or the number of dice rolls of each player is used to free the player from the above-mentioned problems of waiting in order and sharing the time zone. That is, the total value of the dice rolls (the total value of the lottery values in the broad sense) and the number of dice rolls (the number of lottery numbers in the broad sense) are set to the set values given to each player. Can advance the piece to play the game until it reaches this set value, and when the set value is reached, the game play of the player ends. By doing so, for example, in a social game (SNS game), it becomes possible to realize a board game of a network game that is not restricted by time, place, or opponent. That is, by solving the problems of waiting in line and sharing the time zone, it took too much time in the past, and the total number of participating players was limited to about 4, but a large number of players such as dozens of players can be used. It will be possible to play the game on one map. Also, unlike the conventional Sugoroku game, it is possible to expand the range of gameplay play by enabling game strategies such as the advance escape type and the second half drive type (gameplay by grasping the situation of the map). Will be possible.

For example, in the present embodiment, since the total value of the dice rolls of each player or the number of rolls is limited, it is possible to roll a lot of dice at an early stage from the start of the game and win the game in a leading escape type. become. For example, by quickly reaching the set value for the total value of the rolls and the number of swings and giving bonus points to the player who finished the game play early, such a leading escape type becomes advantageous.

On the other hand, if many events occur as the time of the game elapses and the player is made to acquire points and items in the event, the game strategy that the latter half drive type can advance the game to the advantage becomes possible. .. In other words, you can create a trade-off relationship by earning bonus points by ending the game early and earning many points and items by playing the game for a long time and experiencing many events. It will be possible to increase the variety of strategies. Alternatively, if there is a game stage (map) that ends in a short time and a game stage that takes a long time, each game stage can be changed by changing the total value of the outcomes and the set value of the number of swings according to each game stage. It is also possible to realize settings suitable for.

For example, the board game of the present embodiment is a network game, and for example, 1 to 50 players can participate. The game has a game holding period (for example, from 0:00 am on January 1st to 24:00 on January 3rd), and the game can be started at the game start time (midnight on January 1st). .. Each player rolls a dice to circulate the piece corresponding to himself on a certain course, and obtains items in the item zone set on the course, or generates an event in the event zone to earn points. ..

Each player has a set total value (or number of rolls) of the dice, and when the total value (or number of rolls) reaches the set value, the player goes up, and when the player goes up early, Points are added according to the ranking. In this way, the gameplay ends at different timings for each player.

Then, at the end of the game (January 3, 24:00), the player's ranking and score points are determined based on the total points obtained during the game.

In principle, the player can roll the dice freely without being bound by time. However, depending on the case, the number of times the dice are rolled is limited to, for example, 10 times per hour. That is, it is prohibited to roll the dice many times in a short time. In this case, for example, the limited number of times may be canceled (relaxed) by acquiring an item or charging the player. For example, by acquiring items and charging, you can roll the dice 15 times an hour.

2.2 Specific Examples of Board Games Next, specific examples of board games to which the method of this embodiment is applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 (A) to 7 and the like. In the following, the case where the set value is the set value of the total number of dice rolls (the set value of the total value of the lottery values) will be mainly described as an example, but the set value is the number of times the dice are rolled (the number of times the lottery is drawn). The method of the present embodiment can be similarly applied to the case of the set value).

In the board game of the present embodiment, the game start time (time, date and time) is set. For example, in A1 of FIG. 4A, the game start time is set at midnight on February 5. The player completes the entry to the network game before this game start time. After entering, the player builds a deck of cards (see Fig. 7 described later) with a predetermined number of cards, and sets the pieces (figures) that he / she operates on the board game. For example, the equipment of the top and the costume are set (see FIG. 6 (B) described later).

The game starts when a predetermined number of players have gathered or the game start time has come. If it is within a predetermined time after the start of the game and there is a margin in the number of participants, the player may be able to participate in the game in the middle.

For example, in FIG. 4A, a course 4 is set in a game area 2 (map) that imitates a board of a board game. The course 4 is composed of a plurality of connected squares 3, and at the start of the game, the pieces PA, PB, and PC corresponding to each player are located at the start point 5.

Then, at the start of the game, the total value (total number) of the dice rolls or the upper limit of the number of times the dice are rolled is set as a set value for each player. For example, in A2 of FIG. 4A, the set values of the total values of the rolls of the players corresponding to the frames PA, PB, and PC are set to 500, 450, and 600, respectively. This set value (upper limit value) can be set based on, for example, the player's level (experience value) at the time of participation, past results (battle history), equipment (items), and the like.

In A2 of FIG. 4A, the set value is different for each player, but the same set value may be used. Further, when the player belongs to each team, the set value of the total value (number of swings) of the outcomes may be assigned to each team to which the player belongs. In that case, the assignment of the team setting value to each player may be changed according to the level and equipment of the players in the team, the ability of the possessed card, and the like. Alternatively, the total value of the rolls or the set value of the number of swings may be assigned to all of the plurality of players.

After the game starts, each player rolls the dice and moves each piece on the course 4 by the number of squares according to the result. Then, each player's piece acquires points that are reflected in the game results (game results) by acquiring (purchasing, etc.) the items developed on the game area 2 (map) and experiencing the event. .. In this case, the number of times the dice can be rolled may be limited to, for example, 10 times per hour.

For the squares where the pieces are stopped, for example, an event is set for each square, and when the event occurs, the player can acquire, for example, the items equipped by the pieces and the cards that can be used during the game. Further, depending on the event that occurs, the set value (upper limit value) of the total value (number of swings) of the outcomes to the player may be changed. In addition, an event may be randomly generated regardless of whether or not the player has stopped in the square, or an event may be generated according to the game situation of the participating players. For example, a character of a poor god may suddenly occur, affect a nearby player's piece, and change the setting value of the total value (number of swings) of the affected player's rolls. In this case, the course 4 of the square on the game area 2 may be changed.

Player items include items set as cards and items to be equipped on pieces. Items set as cards include, for example, items that give you an advantage. For example, there are items that increase or decrease the set value of the total value of your own rolls. In addition, as items to be equipped on a piece, there are an item that sets the appearance of the piece and an item that produces an effect at the time of a battle when there are a plurality of pieces in the same square. That is, when a plurality of frames are stopped in the same frame, the battle starts under the conditions such as operation, or the battle starts automatically. If you win a match in the square, you can get certain points from your opponent. Alternatively, it may be possible to obtain a part of the total value of the rolls.

By the way, in FIG. 4B, after the start of the network game by a plurality of players, the player of the top PA rolls the dice. For example, when the player touches the start icon on the screen of the terminal device (smartphone, game device, etc.), the dice are turned under the control of the computer, and the outcome, which is the lottery value, is determined based on the random number or the like. In FIG. 4B, as shown in A3, the result of 3 is rolled, so that the player's piece PA advances three squares on the course 4 as shown in A4. As a result, as shown in A5, the total value of the rolls (the numerator of A5) is updated from 0 to 3. Since the set value (denominator of A5) of the total value of the rolls of this player is 500, the remaining value is 500-3 = 497. That is, when the total value of the dice rolled in the subsequent game play reaches 497, the game play of the player of the coma PA ends.

In FIG. 5A, the player of the top PA continuously rolls the dice, and as shown in B1, a 1 roll is obtained. As a result, the coma PA advances one more square on the course 4, and advances the fourth square from the starting point 5 as shown in B2. As a result, as shown in B3, the total value of the outcomes is updated from 3 to 4, and the remaining value becomes 500-4 = 496. That is, when the total value of the dice rolled in the subsequent game play reaches 496, the game play of the player of the coma PA ends. In A5 of FIG. 4 (B) and B3 of FIG. 5 (A), the set value (upper limit value) of the total value of each player's roll is displayed in the denominator, and each in the numerator in the game play up to that point. Although the total value of the rolls issued by the player is displayed, for example, the remaining value (set value-total value) of the total value of the rolls may be displayed in the numerator.

As is clear from FIGS. 4 (A) to 5 (A), the board game of the present embodiment does not adopt the turn system, and each player can freely roll the dice at the timing desired by himself / herself. can. And each player does not have to share his gameplay time with other players and does not have to wait for other players to roll the dice.

For example, it is possible for a player of Koma PA to roll dice one after another from the start of game play, advance Koma PA, and use up the set value (500) of the total number of rolls in a short time with a strategy of the advance escape type. be.

On the other hand, the player of the frame PC is a strategy of the second half drive type, and does not follow the advance of the frame by other players, and advances the frame PC slowly over a sufficient period of time. That is, the set value (600) of the total number of rolls is slowly consumed over time.

In the advance escape type strategy, the set value of the total number of rolls is consumed in a short time, and the gameplay is finished early to finish the game, so that bonus points can be obtained according to the ranking of the finish. It also makes it possible to buy up mass items (eg buildings, lands) quickly ahead of other players.

On the other hand, in the latter half of the strategy, you cannot expect such bonus points, but by experiencing many events that occur over time, you can earn points and items from those events. In addition, the disadvantage of the second half drive type can be eliminated by making it possible to stop and buy the item of the square that has been bought up by the player of the advance escape type. For example, as a virtual currency (in-game currency) for purchasing an item, if the same amount of virtual currency is given to each player at the start of the game, fairness can be ensured regarding the purchase or acquisition of the item. ..

As described above, according to the method of the present embodiment, the player can take various strategies not found in the conventional board games, and the fun of the game can be increased. Further, each player does not have to wait for another player to finish rolling the dice, and his / her own play time is not restricted, so that a board game suitable for a game using a network can be realized. In particular, in social games, players often play games by effectively utilizing short free time, and the occurrence of waiting time and the constraint (sharing) of play time are the players who play such social games. It impairs the convenience of.

In this respect, the method of the present embodiment is suitable for a network game such as a social game because the player can be released from the occurrence of such a waiting time and the constraint of the play time. Although FIGS. 4 (A) to 5 (A) and the like show a case where three players participate due to space limitations, in reality, according to the method of the present embodiment, dozens of players are present. It will be possible to participate in network games.

In FIG. 5B, the player of the coma PA stopped in the fourth square builds his own castle in the fourth square as shown in B4. Then, as a type of mini-game that occurs when a piece of another player stops in that square, a fighting game is set as shown in B5.

Then, in C1 of FIG. 6A, the player of the frame PB rolls the dice, and the result of 4 is rolled. As a result, the top PB advances on the course 4 and stops at the fourth square as shown in C2. As a result, as shown in C3, the total value of the outcomes is updated from 0 to 4, and the remaining value becomes 450-4 = 446. That is, when the total value of the dice rolled in the subsequent game play reaches 446, the game play of the player of the frame PB ends and the game is finished.

Then, in C2 of FIG. 6A, the frame PB is stopped at the same fourth cell as the frame PA. Therefore, the fighting mini-game set in B5 of FIG. 5B starts.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the frames PA and PB are equipped with various items. For example, the top PA is equipped with items ITA, ITB, and ITC on the head, right hand, and left hand, and the top PB is equipped with items ITF, ITG, and ITH on the head, right hand, and left hand. The graphics of frame PA and PB are also set to images according to these equipments. In addition, game parameters such as attack power, defensive power, and durability of each frame PA and PB are set by these equipment items. These game parameters are used to determine the outcome of a battle between Koma PA and PB. Then, the player who wins the match can get points (scores) or capture enemy items. Alternatively, it may be possible to capture a part of the set value of the opponent's total number of rolls (number of swings). For example, in C3 of FIG. 6A, the set values of the total rolls of the coma PA and PB are 500 and 450, respectively. For example, when the coma PB wins, the set value of the coma PA is set. = A part of 500 is taken and moved to Koma PB. For example, when the number of points to be captured by victory is 20, the set values of the total rolls of the pieces PA and PB after the battle are 500-20 = 480 and 450 + 20 = 470, respectively. In this way, the set value of the total number of rolls becomes variable due to the occurrence of an event (competition), which makes it possible to further increase the fun of the game.

FIG. 7 is an example of a card used in a board game. At the start of the game, the player builds a deck of cards as shown in FIG. 7 and plays the game. That is, at the start of the game, a deck editing screen for editing the deck of cards as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. Then, the player selects and organizes the cards to be used in the game on this deck edit screen. Then, during the game, by putting a desired card into play from the edited deck, the effect of that card is generated and the own game is advanced.

For example, the card CD1 is a card that sets a set value (upper limit value) of its own total roll value to +50. For example, when the player of the frame PA of FIG. 6A uses the card CD1, the set value becomes 500 + 50 = 550. A player who takes a strategy of increasing the set value of the total roll value incorporates such a card CD1 into his / her deck. Further, for example, the card CD1 is used in a situation where it is expected that the total value of the outcomes will reach the set value immediately before the square where a rare item that directly leads to the victory of the game can be acquired. By doing this, the set value of the total roll value is increased, the player's piece moves to that square, and the item of that square can be acquired. In addition, the card CD2 is a card in which the set value of the total value of the rolls is set to -50, contrary to the card CD1.

The card CD3 is a card that sets the set value of the total roll value of the opponent player to -50. For example, when the player of the frame PA of FIG. 6A uses the card CD2 with respect to the player of the frame PB, the set value of the total roll value of the frame PB becomes 450-50 = 400. By doing so, the number of squares that the frame PB can advance can be reduced, and the player of the frame PA can advance the game in an advantageous manner to the player of the frame PB. For example, suppose the piece PB is located just before the square where you can get a rare item that is very important to win the game. In this case, the player of the frame PA uses the card CD3, for example, by setting the set value of the total roll value of the frame PB to 0, such an item is acquired by the player of the frame PB. Will be able to prevent.

The card CD4 is a card in which the set value of the total number of rolls of the opponent player's pieces within a radius of 10 km (within a predetermined distance) from the player's pieces is set to -50. The card CD5 is limited to female players among the opponent players, and is a card in which the set value of the total roll value is set to +50. By using this card CD5, the set value of the total number of rolls of all other female players participating in the network can be set to +50. As described above, in the present embodiment, the set value of the total number of rolls (generally speaking, the total value of the lottery values or the set value of the number of lottery times) is variably changed based on the player's information (gender, etc.).

The card CD6 is a card in which the number of dice rolled by the player increases to three. By using this card CD6, it is possible to advance the player's piece farther by rolling one dice.

The card CD7 is a card that randomly generates various events. By using this card CD7, a randomly determined event occurs, and the player or another player acquires or loses points or acquires or loses an item by the occurrence of the event. Alternatively, the setting value of the total roll value of the player or another player may be changed by the occurrence of the event.

Card CD8 is a card that summons the poor god. By attracting the poor god to the opponent player with this card CD8, it is possible to eliminate the points and items of the opponent player, reduce the set value of the total number of rolls, and the like.

The cards, decks, and the like used in this embodiment can be modified in various ways.

For example, the number of cards that can be used by the player in the game may be changed according to the magnitude of the set value of the total number of rolls (or the number of swings) of the player. For example, the number of cards that can be incorporated into the deck of FIG. 7 can be changed according to the size of the set value. For example, for a player whose set value such as the total number of rolls is 500, the number of cards constituting the deck is set to, for example, 10, while for a player whose set value such as the total number of rolls is 250, the number of cards is set to 10. For example, set the number of cards that make up the deck to five. Alternatively, conversely, the number of cards in the deck may be reduced for a player having a large setting value, and the number of cards in the deck may be increased for a player having a small setting value. By doing so, the set value such as the total number of rolls can be reflected in the number of decks of cards.

Further, the item equipment to the piece in FIG. 6B corresponds to the deck editing screen of the equipment item to the character represented by the piece. That is, at the start of the game, the player organizes a deck of items to be equipped on the character (frame) on the deck edit screen of FIG. 6 (B). Then, in the game, for example, if the pieces representing the characters are located in the same square, the characters whose equipment items are deck-edited in this way will play against each other.

Alternatively, the pieces used in the board game may represent a team composed of a plurality of characters. In this case, at the start of the game, the team deck edit screen is displayed, and the player organizes the decks of the characters (for example, monsters) that make up the team (for example, the monster team). Then, in the game, when the pieces representing the teams of the characters are located in the same square, a plurality of characters constituting each team will play against each other.

Further, the effect of the cards organized in FIG. 7 and the effect of combining the above-mentioned characters and teams may be generated during the game. For example, when a character or team plays a match, if the card CD4 shown in FIG. 7 is put into play, the effect of making a roll of -50 is enhanced by the combination with the character or team to become -100, or the effect becomes -100. The radius of 10 km may be increased by a combination with a character or a team to 50 km.

8 (A) and 8 (B) are examples of a board game map (game area) to which the method of the present embodiment is applied. In FIG. 8A, a course 22 imitating a railroad track is provided on the map 20 of the Japanese map. Then, the player rolls the dice and freely moves on the course 22 of this track with the frame 10 imitating a train. For example, the course 22 has a branch 24, and the player selects one of the movement routes 26 and 28 by inputting the route selection information by the operation unit. For example, when the player selects the movement path 26, the frame 10 advances toward the selected movement path 26.

The map 30 in FIG. 8B is a map in which squares are arranged in a grid pattern (go board shape). Then, when the player inputs the route selection information by the operation unit, the frame 10 can freely move on the map 30 as shown in D1.

As described above, various maps (game areas) in the board game of the present embodiment can be assumed. For example, it may be a map that goes around an oval-shaped course. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 8A, the map may be a map that can be freely moved on a vast map such as a map of Japan or a map of the world. The player can advance the squares placed on such a map by the number of rolls set by the total number of rolls set at the start of the game or the number of rolls of the dice.

Then, when the player has exhausted the total value of all the rolls or the set value of the number of swings, the game play ends (rises). In addition, points according to the raised ranking will be aggregated at the end of the game and can be acquired as points to be evaluated. In addition, once the player has finished the game, the points determined at that time are totaled, and when the game end time is reached, the points may be determined as earned points. Alternatively, the points earned may be fixed when the points are raised, and the points earned may not be changed thereafter. Further, for example, when the set value of the total roll value is 500 and the total roll value is 496 and two dice are rolled, the rolls of the dice are, for example, (2, 2) or (1, It is desirable to control so that 3) appears. This control can be performed as a management process of the lottery process by the server system.

Then, when the end time of the game is reached (when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the game), or when all the players are up, the game (network game) is terminated. If a certain number of players are raised, the game may be ended without waiting for the final time at that point.

When the game is finished, the server system notifies each terminal device that the game is finished. Then, the points of the players at the end of the game are totaled, the items are converted into points and the like, and the ranking of each player (or the ranking of the team) is announced. Depending on the ranking, specific prize items and the like may be distributed at the end of the game. Further, after the game is over, the player's level or the like may be updated to reflect the player's earned points or the like.

FIG. 9 is an example of set value data stored in the set value storage unit 672 of FIG. In FIG. 9, the set values SVA, SVB, and SVC of the total number of rolls (number of swings) of each player are stored in association with each player PLA, PLB, and PLC. By doing so, the set values SVA, SVB, and SVC can be variably set for each player PLA, PLB, and PLC. Further, in FIG. 9, the levels (game levels representing beginners, intermediates, advanced, etc.) of each player PLA, PLB, PLC, equipment items, and the like are also associated with each other. Then, the set values SVA, SVB, and SVC of the total number of rolls (number of swings) are also variably set according to these levels and equipment items.

2.3 Processing example of the present embodiment Next, a detailed processing example of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11.

First, it is determined whether or not the game start condition of the network game is satisfied (step S1). For example, it is determined whether or not the game start condition is satisfied by determining whether or not the game start time has come and whether or not a predetermined number of players have gathered. Then, when the game start condition is satisfied, the game starts (step S2).

Next, it is determined whether or not the lottery request from the player has been accepted (step S3). For example, in the case of a game of rolling dice, it is determined whether or not the player has rolled the dice on the terminal device. Then, when the lottery request is received, the lottery process is executed (step S4). For example, a process of rolling dice is performed, and a lottery value is determined based on a random number or the like.

Next, the player's pieces are moved by the number of rolls (lottery value) in the lottery process (step S5). For example, move the pieces on the course by the number of squares of the number of rolls. Then, the update process of the total number of rolls (number of swings) is performed (step S6). For example, in A3 and A5 of FIG. 4B, since the dice roll is 3, the coma PA advances the squares for three pieces and the total roll value is updated from 0 to 3.

Next, it is determined whether or not an event has occurred (step S7). This event may be an event that occurs when a piece stops in a square, or may be an event that occurs randomly or periodically during the game. Then, when an event occurs, an arithmetic process for increasing or decreasing the player's points, a process for causing the player to acquire an item corresponding to the event, a process for changing the total number of rolls (number of swings), and the like are executed (step). S8).

Next, it is determined whether or not the total number of rolls (number of swings) of the player has reached the set value (step S9). Then, when the set value is reached, it is determined that the game play of the player is finished (step S10). That is, it is determined that the player is up. Taking the player of the frame PA of FIG. 4B as an example, when the total roll value reaches the set value = 500, it is determined that the game play of the player has ended, and after that, the movement of the frame PA of the player is performed. Stop. Then, the game results (acquired items, acquired items) of the player who has reached the set value are aggregated (step S11). For example, the players of the frames PA, PB, and PC shown in FIG. 4B end their game play at the timing when the set values (500, 450, 600) are exhausted. Then, at the end of the game play, the game results up to that point are totaled.

Next, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the network game is satisfied (step S12). For example, it is determined whether or not the game end condition is satisfied by determining whether or not the game end time has been reached and whether or not all the players have finished. Then, when the game end condition is satisfied, the game ends (step S13).

When the game is completed, the game results of all the players who participated in the network game are confirmed and the ranking of the players is determined (step S14). For example, when a player purchases an item of a building or land in a square where a piece is stopped, a toll or the like can be collected from a player who has a piece stopped in the square thereafter. Therefore, even if the player ends the game play in steps S10 and S11 and the game results up to that point are totaled, the game results such as the player's points will increase due to the above toll or the like after the game play ends. May be done. Also, the asset value of an item purchased by a player may rise or fall after the player's gameplay ends. Therefore, in order to deal with such a case, the game result is confirmed in step S14. Further, in the process of determining the ranking of the players, bonus points according to the order in which the players are raised are also added to the points of the players to make a judgment. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the start time and the end time of the game are set, the game of the plurality of players who participated in the network game is ended at the end time (step S13). Then, the game results of the plurality of players are aggregated, and the game results of each player of the plurality of players are calculated (step S14).

Next, the player's level is updated and the player is given a privilege (step S15). For example, the player's game level and experience value are updated based on the game results such as the player's points acquired in the game. In addition, when the player's points are high, or when a rare item is acquired, the player is given a corresponding privilege.

2.4 Ranking points, event occurrence, number of times limit, etc. In this embodiment, processing is performed to add points according to the ranking of the total value of the lottery values or the timing when the number of lottery times reaches the set value to the game results of the player. ..

For example, in FIG. 12, after the start of the game, the total value of the player PLA reaches the set value at the timing TMA, and the player PLA ends the game play and is finished. In this case, since the player PLA has reached the set value in the ranking = 1 among the participating players, for example, the maximum point = 200 is given.

On the other hand, in the player PLB, the total value of the rolls reaches the set value in the timing TMB after the timing TMA, and the player PLB is up. In this case, since the player PLB has reached the set value in the ranking = 2 among the participating players, for example, points = 100 lower than the maximum points = 200 are given. Further, the player PLC is the timing TMC after the timing TMB, and the total value of the rolls reaches the set value, and the player PLC is up. In this case, since the player PLC has reached the set value in the ranking = 3 among the participating players, for example, points = 50 lower than the points of the player PLB = 100 are given.

In this way, by giving the player points according to the ranking of the timing when the player reaches the set value, it is possible to give bonus points corresponding to the player who finished the game play early. Become. Therefore, it is possible to give a game result that favorably sets the advance escape type player.

Further, in the present embodiment, a process of changing the total value of the lottery values or the set value for the number of lottery times is performed based on the event generated during the game.

For example, in FIG. 13, events EVA, EVB ... EVZ are sequentially generated with the passage of time from the start of the game. These events EVA to EVZ may occur periodically at regular intervals or may occur randomly. Further, for example, the frequency of occurrence of events may be changed in each period of the game period (the period from the start to the end of the game). For example, the frequency of events is changed between the first half and the second half of the game period.

When an event occurs, each player can earn points and items according to the content of the event. For example, the player who generated the event gets points and items associated with the event. Alternatively, when the player clears the mission set in the event, points and items as the privilege are acquired.

For example, since the player who runs away from the game rolls the dice many times immediately after the start of the game, the total value of the rolls reaches the set value at the early timing TMA from the start of the game, and the game play ends. By ending the gameplay at such an early timing TMA, as described with reference to FIG. 12, the player can obtain bonus points according to the order in which the game is completed.

On the other hand, when the player ends the game play in the timing TMA, the game play period of the player becomes TA for a short period. The number of events that occur in this short period TA is small, for example, in FIG. 13, only the event EVA occurs in the period TA. Therefore, while this player can get a lot of points for the bonus points according to the ranking described in FIG. 12, the chances of getting points and items due to the occurrence of the event are reduced.

On the other hand, in the latter half of the game, the player rolls the dice slowly over a long period of time from the start of the game, so the total number of rolls reaches the set value at the timing TMB just before the end of the game, and the game play ends. .. When the player ends the game play at such a late timing TMB, the game play period of the player becomes TB for a long period of time. The number of events that occur in this long period TB is large. For example, in FIG. 13, events EVA to EVZ occur in the period TB. Therefore, although this player can hardly obtain the bonus points according to the ranking described in FIG. 12, the chances of acquiring points and items due to the occurrence of the event are very large.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to set advantages and disadvantages for each of the leading escape type and the latter half driving type, and it is possible to facilitate the adjustment of the game balance and the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, in each event that occurs, the process of changing the set value of the total number of rolls (number of swings) is also performed. That is, when an event occurs, the set values (500, 450, 600) of each player shown in B3 and the like in FIG. 5A are changed. By doing so, when an event occurs, the set value also changes variably, and the end timing of the game play of each player also changes. This can improve the fun and strategy of the game.

For example, in FIG. 13, if the generated event EVA causes a process of increasing the set value of the total number of rolls of the player aiming at the leading escape type, the player cannot end the game play at the timing TMA. That is, it is possible to shift the end timing of the game play to the back of the timing TMA.

In addition, when the process of reducing the set value of the total number of rolls of the second half drive type player is performed due to the occurrence of the event EVZ, the game play of the player who was scheduled to end the game play at the timing TMB The end timing can be shifted before the timing TMB.

In addition, when the total roll value of the opponent player is just before reaching the set value, the total roll value of the opponent player is set by generating an event to reduce the total roll value of the opponent player. You will be able to reach the value and prevent it from rising.

In this way, by changing the set value according to each event that occurs, it is possible to further increase the fun, strategy, and variety of the game.

In this case, in this embodiment, it is desirable to change the number of occurrences or the content of the event based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, the player's information, or the number of players participating in the network game. For example, when time has passed from the start of the game and the latter half of the period has passed, the number of occurrences of events in the latter half of the period can be increased by increasing the frequency of occurrence of events. By doing this, the number of events that can be experienced by the runaway player in the second half can be further increased.

In addition, the number of occurrences and contents of the event are changed based on the player information such as the player's game level, the player's acquired items, and the player's personal information (gender, age, etc.). For example, when the game level of the player is high, the number of occurrences of the event is reduced or the content of the event is changed to the content disadvantageous to the player. For example, reduce the points and items that can be earned by events. By doing so, it becomes possible to set a handicap for another player to that player.

In addition, the number of times the event occurs is increased or decreased according to the acquired item of the player, and the content of the event is changed to the content advantageous or disadvantageous to the player. By doing so, when the player uses the item, the number of occurrences and contents of the event will be changed, and the contents and mode of acquiring points and items and changing the setting value by the event will also change, and the game will be changed. It is possible to improve the diversity of.

In addition, the number of times the event occurs is increased or decreased based on the number of participants of the player, and the content of the event is changed to the content advantageous or disadvantageous to the player. For example, when the number of participants in the network game is large, the number of occurrences of the event is increased, and when the number of participants is small, the number of occurrences of the event is decreased. By doing so, the content and mode of acquiring points and items and changing the set value by the event will change according to the number of participants of the player, and appropriate processing will be executed according to the number of participants of the player. become able to. Alternatively, the number of occurrences and the content of the event may be changed according to the number of players who have finished the game play (the number of players who have risen). For example, if there are many leading escape type players, it is expected that the players who participated later will be disadvantaged. Therefore, in this case, the number of occurrences of the event is increased, or the content of the event is changed so that many points and items can be acquired. By doing so, it becomes possible to adjust the game balance and the like. The number of players participating may be the number of players registered to participate in the network game, or the number of players actually actively playing the game at that time.

In the above, the case of changing the total value of the lottery values or the set value for the number of lottery times through the occurrence of the event has been described, but the elapsed time from the start of the game, the player information, or the player to the network game has been described. The total value of the lottery values or the set value for the number of lottery may be directly changed based on the number of participants. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the set values SVA, SVB, and SVC associated with each player PLA, PLB, and PLC are set according to the elapsed time from the start of the game, player information, the number of players participating, and the like. Change to variable.

For example, the set value of the total number of rolls (number of swings) of the player is decreased or increased according to the passage of time from the start of the game. For example, the set value is increased or decreased when a predetermined time has elapsed. Alternatively, the set value is gradually or gradually increased or decreased with the passage of time.

Alternatively, the set value of the total roll value is increased or decreased according to the player information such as the player's level, experience value, battle record, acquired item, or personal information (gender / age). For example, at the start of the game, the past game conditions such as the level, experience value, and battle record of each player are determined, and the set value of each player is changed accordingly. For example, in FIG. 14, if the past game conditions of the players PLA, PLB, and PLC are different, the set values SVA, SVB, and SVC of each player PLA, PLB, and PLC are also made different accordingly. Also, the set value is increased or decreased based on the items acquired by the player during game play. For example, if a card that is an item is used and the card is a card that increases or decreases the set value, the set value such as the total roll value is increased or decreased based on the value set for the card. Alternatively, if the gender, age, etc. of the player are different, the setting of the total number of rolls, etc. will be different accordingly. For example, in FIG. 14, the set values SVA, SVB, and SVC are made different based on the gender and age of the players PLA, PLB, and PKC.

Alternatively, the set value is increased or decreased according to the number of participants of the player. For example, when the number of players participating in the network game is small, the set value such as the total number of rolls is reduced so that the game ends early. On the other hand, when the number of players participating in the network game is large, the set value such as the total number of rolls is increased so that many players can enjoy the game for a long time.

Further, in the present embodiment, a restriction process for limiting the number of lottery times within a given time unit to a predetermined number of times and a process for canceling the limit process are performed. Specifically, the restriction process or the release process is performed based on the item acquired by the player or the charge information of the player.

For example, in E1 of FIG. 15A, the player of the top PA touches the start icon on the screen and tries to roll the dice. However, since the number of times the dice are rolled within a predetermined time is limited, a pop-up screen as shown in E2 is displayed. That is, a pop-up screen is displayed notifying that the number of times the dice are rolled in one hour (the number of lottery times within a given time unit) is limited to 10 times (predetermined number of times).

That is, in the present embodiment, since there is no waiting in order or restrictions on the play time in the turn system, the player can freely roll the dice at the timing desired by himself / herself. However, if no restrictions are set on rolling the dice, an abnormal situation may occur in which the player rolls the dice a huge number of times in an extremely short time, which is not desirable. In addition, it is desirable for system management to limit the number of dice rolls during times when the number of participants is small, such as at midnight. Further, in a social game or the like, since the game is often played by using the free time of the player, it is sufficient to be able to roll the dice about 5 to 20 times per hour, for example.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15A, the number of dice rolls (number of lottery) in one hour (predetermined time) is limited to a predetermined number. By doing so, the occurrence of the above-mentioned abnormal situation can be suppressed, and the management of the system can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to cancel this restriction process. For example, when the player tries to roll the dice more than the limit number of times, a pop-up screen as shown in E2 of FIG. 15 (A) is displayed, and then a pop-up screen as shown in E3 of FIG. 15 (B) is displayed. indicate. On this pop-up screen, it is notified that the limit due to the limited number of times can be canceled (including the relaxation of the limit) by using the item IX possessed by the player. For example, if the number of dice rolls per hour is set to 10, the number of dice rolls per hour can be increased from 10 to 15 or unlimited by using Item IX. .. Alternatively, the restriction processing may be released (relaxation processing) based on the player's billing information (payment of consideration for the billing).

By doing so, the player can roll the dice even after reaching the limit number of times, and can advance his / her gameplay to an advantage. For example, suppose a situation where another player's piece is catching up from behind while trying to acquire a valuable item in the front square. In such a situation, if the number of rolls of the player's dice per unit time reaches the limit number of times and the dice cannot be rolled, valuable items will be taken by another player. Even in such a case, by using the item IX or the like described with reference to FIG. 15B to lift the limitation on the number of times the dice are rolled, the player can roll the dice again, which is a valuable target. You will be able to acquire items.

Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as described above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications that do not substantially deviate from the novel matters and effects of the present invention are possible. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, in the specification or drawing, terms (rolls, rolls, etc.) described at least once together with different terms (lottery value, total value of lottery values, number of lottery counts, moving objects, game elements, etc.) that are broader or synonymous with each other. The total value, number of swings, frames, character cards, etc.) can be replaced with the different terms anywhere in the specification or drawings. Further, the lottery process, the game process, the game result calculation process, and the like are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and methods equivalent to these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

TM1-TMn terminal device, PA, PB, PC frame,
2 Game area (map, board), 3 squares, 4 courses, 5 starting points,
10 frames, 20 maps, 22 courses,
200 processing unit, 202 reception processing unit, 204 transmission processing unit, 206 game processing unit,
220 display control unit, 230 sound control unit, 260 operation unit,
264 image pickup unit, 270 storage unit, 280 information storage medium, 290 display unit,
292 Sound output unit, 294 I / F unit, 295 non-volatile storage device, 296 communication unit,
500 server system, 510 network, 600 processing unit,
602 reception processing unit, 604 transmission processing unit, 606 game processing unit,
608 Game Outcome Calculation Department, 616 Billing Processing Department, 618 Management Processing Department,
620 image information generation unit, 630 sound information generation unit, 660 operation unit, 670 storage unit,
672 Setting value storage unit, 674 game result storage unit, 675 game information storage unit, 676 billing information storage unit, 678 user information storage unit, 680 information storage unit,
696 Communication Department

Claims (12)

A network game game system in which multiple players play using multiple terminal devices that are communicated and connected via a network.
The lottery processing unit that performs lottery processing and
A game processing unit that performs game processing including a process of moving a moving body corresponding to a player in a given game area in a given movement unit based on a lottery value that is a lottery result of the lottery process.
A game result calculation unit that calculates a player's game result in the game processing,
Including
The lottery processing unit
The upper limit of the total value of the lottery values is set to a set value given to the player, and the value is set.
The upper limit value of the total value of the lottery values is stored in the set value storage unit as the set value for each player.
The lottery processing unit
Based on the event that occurred during the game, the setting value for the upper limit value of the total value of the lottery value is changed.
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that the number of occurrences or contents of the event is changed based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, player information, the game status of participating players, or the number of players participating in a network game. .. In claim 1,
The game result calculation unit is
A game system characterized in that points earned by a player are calculated as a game result of a player from the start of the game until the total value of the lottery values reaches the set value. In claim 1 or 2,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that game play for a player is terminated when the total value of the lottery values for the player reaches the set value. In any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game result calculation unit is
When the start time and end time of the game are set, the games of the plurality of players who participated in the network game are terminated at the end time, and the game results of the plurality of players are aggregated to obtain the plurality of players. A game system characterized by calculating the game results of each player. In any of claims 1 to 4,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that deck editing processing is performed on game elements used in the game at the start of the game. In any of claims 1 to 5,
The game result calculation unit is
A game system characterized in that a process of adding points according to a ranking regarding the timing at which the total value of the lottery values reaches the set value to a player's game result is performed. In any of claims 1 to 6,
The lottery processing unit
The setting value for the upper limit of the total value of the lottery values is changed based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, the player information, the game status of the participating players, or the number of players participating in the network game. A game system characterized by doing. In any one of claims 1 to 7,
The lottery processing unit
A game system characterized by performing a limiting process for limiting the number of lottery times within a given time unit to a given number of times, or a process for releasing the limited process. In claim 8,
The lottery processing unit
A game system characterized in that the restriction process or the release process is performed based on the item acquired by the player or the billing information of the player. In any of claims 1 to 9,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that a process of moving the moving body is performed according to a moving route according to a route selection information input by a player. A server system for network games played by multiple players using multiple terminal devices that are connected via a network.
The lottery processing unit that performs lottery processing and
A game processing unit that performs game processing including a process of moving a moving body corresponding to a player in a given game area in a given movement unit based on a lottery value that is a lottery result of the lottery process.
A game result calculation unit that calculates a player's game result in the game processing,
Including
The lottery processing unit
The upper limit of the total value of the lottery values is set to a set value given to the player, and the value is set.
The upper limit value of the total value of the lottery values is stored in the set value storage unit as the set value for each player.
The lottery processing unit
Based on the event that occurred during the game, the setting value for the upper limit value of the total value of the lottery value is changed.
The game processing unit
A server system characterized in that the number of occurrences or contents of the event is changed based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, player information, the game status of participating players, or the number of players participating in a network game. .. A program for a network game played by multiple players using multiple terminal devices that are connected via a network.
The lottery processing unit that performs lottery processing and
A game processing unit that performs game processing including a process of moving a moving body corresponding to a player in a given game area in a given movement unit based on a lottery value that is a lottery result of the lottery process.
As a game result calculation unit that calculates a player's game result in the game processing,
Make your computer work
The lottery processing unit
The upper limit of the total value of the lottery values is set to a set value given to the player, and the value is set.
The upper limit value of the total value of the lottery values is stored in the set value storage unit as the set value for each player.
The lottery processing unit
Based on the event that occurred during the game, the setting value for the upper limit value of the total value of the lottery value is changed.
The game processing unit
A program characterized in that the number of occurrences or contents of the event is changed based on the elapsed time from the start of the game, player information, the game status of participating players, or the number of players participating in a network game.

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