JP6995231B1 - Information processing system, game program, information processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a puzzle game requiring ingenuity of a player. SOLUTION: This is an information processing system for executing a first puzzle game and a second puzzle game, and a first puzzle game presenting unit 211 and a first puzzle game presenting unit 211 for presenting the first puzzle game on a game screen. As a result of the puzzle game, the piece conversion unit 215 that generates piece information about the pieces that can be used in the second puzzle game based on the part information about the parts generated by the player, and the second puzzle game that presents the piece information together with the second puzzle game. 2 Provide an information processing system including a puzzle presentation unit 216. [Selection diagram] FIG. 5

Description

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

With the widespread use of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablet terminals, games for the above-mentioned electronic devices are being actively developed in addition to games for home-use game machines. In particular, there are various puzzle games as games for electronic devices.

Patent Document 1 discloses a game program in which a plurality of parts are moved to complete a predetermined image.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-63608

Just by completing a fixed target image as in the above technique, it is difficult to induce trial and error of the player, and the game becomes monotonous.

Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a puzzle game that requires the ingenuity of the player.

According to the present invention, there is an information processing system for executing a first puzzle game and a second puzzle game, and a first puzzle game presenting unit that presents the first puzzle game on a game screen. The piece conversion unit 215 that generates piece information about pieces that can be used in the second puzzle game based on the part information about the parts generated by the player as a result of the first puzzle game, and the second puzzle game together with the above. An information processing system, a game program, and an information processing method including a second puzzle presenting unit 216 for presenting piece information can be obtained.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a puzzle game that requires the ingenuity of the player.

It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 1st puzzle game by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 1st puzzle game by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example which concerns on the conversion of the piece by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd puzzle game by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the player terminal by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of piece information by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing flow by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing flow by embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the 2nd puzzle game by embodiment of this invention.

The contents of the embodiments of the present invention will be described in a list. The present invention has the following configurations.
[Item 1]
An information processing system for executing a first puzzle game and a second puzzle game.
A piece related to a piece that can be used in the second puzzle game based on the part information about the part generated by the player as a result of the first puzzle presenting unit that presents the first puzzle game on the game screen and the result player of the first puzzle game. A piece conversion unit that generates information, and
An information processing system including a second puzzle presenting unit that presents the piece information together with the second puzzle game.
[Item 2]
The information processing system according to item 1, wherein the piece conversion unit generates the piece information based on the shape of the part.
[Item 3]
The information processing system according to item 1 or 2, wherein the first puzzle game is to generate a part having an arbitrary shape by moving a plurality of objects by a player operation.
[Item 4]
The information processing system according to any one of items 1 to 3, wherein the second puzzle game is a puzzle game that can be cleared by combining a plurality of pieces and filling a frame having a predetermined shape.
[Item 5]
A game program for executing a first puzzle game and a second puzzle game.
On the computer
A piece related to a piece that can be used in the second puzzle game based on the part information about the part generated by the player as a result of the first puzzle presentation process for presenting the first puzzle game on the game screen and the result of the first puzzle game. Piece conversion process to generate information and
A game program characterized in that a second puzzle presentation process for presenting piece information is executed together with the second puzzle game.
[Item 6]
It is an information processing method for executing the first puzzle game and the second puzzle game.
The first puzzle presentation step of presenting the first puzzle game on the game screen, and
A piece conversion step that generates piece information about pieces that can be used in the second puzzle game based on the part information about the parts generated by the player as a result of the first puzzle game.
A second puzzle presentation step that presents the piece information together with the second puzzle game,
A computer-based information processing method, characterized in that it has.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The present invention provides a first puzzle game and a second puzzle game associated with the first puzzle game, and a second puzzle game is a part obtained by playing the first puzzle game. Used as a piece in a puzzle game.

FIG. 1 is an example of a first puzzle game according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 (a) shows
This is the start screen of the first puzzle game. In the example of FIG. 1, in the first puzzle game, three types of objects A, B, and C that fit in a frame (F) having a predetermined shape (a quadrangle in FIG. 1) are arranged. In FIG. 1, each object A to C is displayed so as to be distinguished by a color pattern. Objects A, B, and C have different attributes. The attribute may be a restriction regarding, for example, a movable direction, a movable range, a movable distance at one time, and the like. In the example of FIG. 1, object A can move up and down and left and right within the frame (F), object B can move only up and down, and object C can move only left and right. Further, the objects B and C can be erased by moving them to the outside of the frame. In addition, each object cannot move when there are other objects or other obstacles in front of the moving direction. The player is object A
The final purpose of the first puzzle game is to combine a plurality of objects into an arbitrary shape, and move each object.

In FIG. 1B, the lower right object C is moved to the right, the lower left object B is moved downward to erase it, and the lower left object A is moved downward by one square.
In FIG. 1 (c), the object C located at the lower center has no obstacle in the forward direction due to the movement of the object A, and can move to the left. Therefore, the object C is moved to the left. Further, in FIG. 1 (b), the moved object A is moved to the right end.

In FIG. 1 (d), the object B in the center left is moved downward, and then the object A in the upper left is moved to the lower end. Subsequently, in FIG. 1 (e), the object A moved to the lower end in the previous step is moved to the right so as to be in contact with the other two objects A, and the object A in the upper right is moved up by one square. It shows the object. FIG. 1 (f) shows that the object A on the upper right is further moved to the left by one square, and the object B in the center of the right is moved upward to be erased. The object B can move because the object A moves one square to the left without any obstacle in the upward direction.

FIG. 1 (g) shows that the object A on the upper right is moved back by one square to the right. Finally, in FIG. 1 (h), the object A on the upper right is moved downward, and the four objects A are
Shows how they are lined up in L-shaped parts.

FIG. 2 is an example of a clear screen of the first puzzle game illustrated in FIG. 1, and is the above-mentioned FIG. 1 (h).
It is shown that the combined shape of the object A obtained in) is taken out as one part P. As described above, in the first puzzle game, the objects A to C are moved in order for the purpose of combining a plurality of objects A to obtain one part. Depending on the player's intention, the combinational arrangement of the objects A can be changed to obtain parts P having different shapes. Since the parts obtained by combining the objects A will be used in the second puzzle game described later, the player can take advantage of the second puzzle game or play the second puzzle game. Operate while considering the combination shape of the object A so that you can acquire the pieces that are indispensable for clearing.

The first puzzle game illustrated in FIG. 1 is not limited to the above description. For example, the object may be an object having different characteristics other than the above three types, and the number of types is not limited to three. It is also possible to add a gimmick that has a predetermined effect such as restricting the movement of an object. Further, the obtained parts may not be limited to one, and two or more parts may be obtained. Further, the puzzle may be a puzzle in which the object can be moved three-dimensionally.

The part P made of the object A obtained in the first puzzle game is each puzzle piece in the second puzzle game. The part P obtained in the first puzzle game is converted into a puzzle piece that can be used in the second puzzle game. The conversion process to the second puzzle piece is performed based on a predetermined rule. In the example of FIG. 3, the part P in which the above-mentioned three objects A are connected vertically and one horizontally is converted into an L-shaped piece in the second puzzle game.

FIG. 4 is an example of a second puzzle game according to an embodiment of the present invention. The second puzzle game illustrated in FIG. 4 is to fit a puzzle piece of a predetermined shape into a frame F of a predetermined shape, and it becomes clear when the inside of the frame F is filled with the puzzle pieces without gaps. The part P made of the object A obtained in the first puzzle game is each puzzle piece in the second puzzle game. FIG. 4A shows a state in which a plurality of puzzle pieces are already fitted in the frame F and can be cleared by filling the blank portion in the lower right. The piece based on the part P obtained in the first puzzle game is displayed so as to be selectable as a "handheld piece". FIG. 4B shows a state in which the piece based on the part P acquired in FIG. 3 is fitted in the frame F in the second puzzle game.

The above is an example of the first and second puzzle games according to the present invention. The first and second in the present invention
The puzzle game is not limited to the example described here, but the player clears the second puzzle game because the parts acquired in the first puzzle game become the pieces of the second puzzle game. While imagining the features such as the shape and color of the pieces required for this,
You will play the first puzzle game strategically.

<Player terminal 1>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the player terminal 1. The player terminal 1 is
An information processing device (for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a tablet terminal) that can be possessed and used by a player. The player terminal 1 outputs a control unit 21 that controls the entire player terminal 1, a storage unit 22 that stores various data programs, an input unit 23 for the player to input operations, a game screen, an operation screen, and the like. It has a communication unit 25 for performing information communication with the output unit 24 and the server device.

The control unit 21 of the present embodiment has at least the first puzzle presentation unit 211, the input reception unit 212, and the control unit 21.
It includes an object operation unit 213, a part identification unit 214, a piece conversion unit 215, a second puzzle presentation unit 216, and a display control unit 217. Further, the storage unit 22 includes at least a game information storage unit 221 and a parts information storage unit 222. Each functional unit of the control unit 21 can be realized by the CPU executing a program stored in the memory or the game information storage unit 221.

The game information storage unit 221 stores at least a game program related to the first puzzle game and the second puzzle game. The game program may be, for example, downloaded from a server device. Each can have multiple stages. In addition to the program itself, character images and the like necessary for the progress of the game are appropriately included.

The first puzzle game is a puzzle game that produces parts having predetermined characteristics as a result of play. There are no particular restrictions on the specific game structure. 1 part is generated in one play
It may be one or two or more. The characteristics of the parts are specified by a predetermined shape, size, color, pattern, numbers, letters, pictures, and the like. In particular, it is preferable that the shape, size, color, pattern, numbers, characters, and pictures of the obtained parts can be changed according to the operation of the player. The first puzzle game may be, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, a puzzle game in which a plurality of objects are combined to generate an object having a desired shape. In addition, a type of puzzle game (so-called falling thing game) that is played by changing the direction and arrangement by the player operation while multiple objects are sequentially moving from the first direction to the second direction of the screen. , Rubik Cube (registered trademark), 3D puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, picture matching puzzle, drawing puzzle, character matching puzzle, etc. Any puzzle game may be used.

The second puzzle game is a puzzle game in which parts specified by a predetermined shape, size, color, pattern, numbers, letters, pictures, etc. can be combined and played. There are no particular restrictions on the specific game structure. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4, a puzzle game of a type in which a frame having a predetermined shape is filled by combining a plurality of pieces may be used. others,
A type of puzzle game in which multiple objects are played by changing the orientation and arrangement by player operation while sequentially moving from the first direction to the second direction of the screen (a type of puzzle game).
It may be any puzzle game such as a so-called falling object game), a Rubik's cube (registered trademark), a three-dimensional puzzle, a jigsaw puzzle, a picture matching puzzle, a drawing puzzle, a character matching puzzle, and the like. Further, the second puzzle game is not limited to a game having a specific clearing condition (such as filling the entire frame with pieces as shown in FIG. 4), and a plurality of pieces are combined without setting a specific clearing condition. This may be a game in which the player freely expresses his / her favorite shape, color, and pattern.

The first puzzle presentation unit 211 displays the first puzzle game on the player terminal screen in response to the player's request. The first puzzle presentation unit 211 reads out and outputs the first puzzle game information of a predetermined stage from the game information storage unit 221.

The input receiving unit 212 of the player terminal 1 receives an operation related to the game from the player. The input receiving unit 212 receives, for example, a touch operation using the input unit 23 by the player. In the embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 23 may be a touch panel capable of detecting multi-touch. The input unit 23 includes a device capable of detecting a position designated by a touch operation, and outputs coordinate information corresponding to the designated position to the input reception unit 212. Then, the input reception unit 212 outputs the received operation content to the object operation unit 213.

The object operation unit 213 changes the state of the object in response to an operation from the player. For example, for an operation of moving an object, the object is moved by a predetermined distance, and for an operation of rotating an object, the object is rotated by a predetermined angle. again,
If the object has restrictions on state changes such as movement and rotation, and the player's operation violates the restrictions, the object is not changed. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the object A cannot be moved out of the frame F, the object B can be moved only in the vertical direction, and the object C can be moved only in the horizontal direction. If you do something that violates these restrictions, you can prevent the object from moving. Instead of not changing the state of the object, it may display a given effect indicating that it violates the limit.

The part specifying unit 214 identifies the characteristics of the parts generated as a result of the first puzzle game. The characteristics of the parts are specified by a predetermined shape, size, color, pattern, numbers, letters, pictures, and the like. In the example of FIG. 3, as a result of the first puzzle game, an L-shaped part was generated. The part specifying unit 214 specifies features such as the shape, size, color, and pattern of the L-shaped part based on a predetermined rule. The specified part information may be stored in the part information storage unit 222.

The piece conversion unit 215 converts the parameters of the pieces in the second puzzle game based on the characteristics of the parts specified by the part identification unit 214. As shown in FIG. 3, when the parts generated by the first puzzle game are converted into the pieces in the second puzzle game, the feature parameters such as the shape, size, color, pattern, numbers, letters, and pictures of the parts are set. , Determine the parameters of the pieces that can be used in the second puzzle game by applying to the predetermined rules. The rules at the time of conversion may be constant or may vary depending on the timing, other play conditions, and the like. In the example of FIG. 3, the part P in which the above-mentioned three objects A are connected vertically and one horizontally is converted into an L-shaped piece in the second puzzle game. The feature parameters of the converted piece set by the parts conversion unit are stored in the parts information storage unit 222.

In the part information storage unit 222, information on the characteristics of the parts specified by the part identification unit 214 and / or information on the characteristics of the pieces after conversion by the piece conversion unit 215, the game stage on which the parts were generated, the date and time, etc. Information can be included as appropriate. FIG. 6 is a configuration example of part information stored in the part information storage unit 222. Information about the characteristics of parts and pieces is, for example, information such as shape, size, color, pattern, numbers and letters, and pictures. The part information storage unit 222 can include information about one or more parts. The player
It may be possible to acquire and keep a plurality of parts by playing the first puzzle game. It is also possible to set an expiration date for the acquired parts. In that case, for example, a part for which a predetermined period (24 hours or the like) has passed since it was acquired may be deleted from the parts information storage unit 222 so that it cannot be used in the second puzzle game. In addition, restrictions may be set on the acquired parts regarding the second puzzle game that can be used as pieces. The limitation is, for example, that it can be used only in a specific stage of the second puzzle game, or it can be used only when a specific condition is met.

The second puzzle presentation unit 216 displays the second puzzle game on the player terminal in response to the player operation. The second puzzle presentation unit 216 reads out the information of the second puzzle game from the game information storage unit 221 and outputs it. The second puzzle game can be sequentially advanced according to the progress of the first puzzle game, and can be stored in the game information storage unit 221 in a state during play. That is, after playing the first puzzle game one or more times, the second puzzle game can be advanced and the first puzzle game can be played again in order to collect pieces. The second puzzle presentation unit 216 reads and displays the second puzzle game in the latest play state of the player. For example, FIG. 4A shows a state in which the pieces are halfway filled by the operation up to the previous time, and are read out and displayed again after the parts are generated by the first puzzle game.

The second puzzle presentation unit 216 further presents information on the pieces stored in the parts information storage unit 222. In FIG. 4, an image of a piece held by the player is displayed on the player terminal as a “piece on hand”. When a plurality of piece information is held in the part information storage unit 222, a plurality of piece images may be displayed in the "hand-held piece" column.

The input receiving unit 212 of the player terminal 1 accepts the player's operation in the second puzzle game. The player performs an input operation such as an operation of selecting an arbitrary piece from the piece field on hand and an operation of selecting a place to fit the piece in the second puzzle game. In addition, other operations such as the operation of rotating the piece may be possible as appropriate. Input reception unit 21
2 outputs the received operation content to the object operation unit 213. The object operation unit 213 changes the state of the piece according to the input information. In the example of FIG. 4, the selected piece is fitted in place (FIG. 4 (b)).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed by the player terminal in the first puzzle game. First, the player accepts a request to start the first puzzle game (S).
301). The first puzzle presentation unit 211 presents a predetermined first puzzle game (S302).
). The input receiving unit 212 accepts the input by the player (S303) and operates the object accordingly (S304).

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the predetermined parts are completed in the first puzzle game (S305).
). Whether or not a predetermined part is completed may be automatically determined when the object meets a predetermined condition, or may be determined by inputting that the part is completed by the player. .. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, it may be determined that the parts are completed on the condition that all the objects A existing on the first puzzle game are combined, or the player may form the parts at an arbitrary timing. You may judge that the part is completed by judging the completion and inputting it. When the specified parts are completed (S305 = Yes)
, The part identification unit 214 identifies the characteristics of the generated part. Also, the piece conversion unit 215
Determines the feature parameters of the pieces in the second puzzle game based on a predetermined rule (S306). The information of the converted piece is stored in the part information storage unit 222 (S3).
07). Part information before conversion may also be stored.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed by the player terminal in the second puzzle game. First, the player accepts a request to start a second puzzle game (S).
401). The second puzzle presentation unit 216 presents a predetermined second puzzle game (S402).
). In addition, information on the pieces held by the player is presented (S403). Input reception unit 212
Accepts input from the player (S404) and executes a second puzzle game by operating the pieces accordingly (S405).

As described above, according to the puzzle game of the present invention, the second puzzle game is played using the parts generated in the first puzzle game, so that the shape of the piece required to clear the second puzzle game The player will play the first puzzle game while considering various features such as color, size, and size. Therefore, there is more than one correct answer in the puzzle game,
The monotony is reduced and the player can enjoy the puzzle game for a long time.

The combination of the first puzzle game and the second puzzle game is not particularly limited, and may be different puzzle games or puzzle games of the same type. Further, in the case of the same type of puzzle game, the scale of the first puzzle game and the second puzzle game can be changed (for example, the scale of the second puzzle game is larger than that of the first puzzle game).

(Other realization example 1)
A time limit may be set in the first puzzle game and the second puzzle game. In that case, the control unit 21 further includes a time limit unit as a functional unit. The time limit unit outputs time information including information about the time limit to the game screen. The time limit unit presents the time limit to the player so as to count down the time limit according to the time elapsed since the player started the puzzle, and when the time limit becomes zero, the game is over. can do.

(Other realization example 2)
In the first puzzle game and the second puzzle game, the number of steps may be limited. In that case, the control unit 21 further includes a labor limiting unit as a functional unit. The number of steps limiting unit outputs information about the number of steps to the game screen. The move limiting unit can present the limited number of moves to the player so that the limited number of moves is reduced each time the player moves the object, and the game is over when the limited number of moves becomes zero.

(Other realization examples 3)
It may be possible to exchange pieces that can be used in the second puzzle game between a player and another player. The exchange partner may be another player who is playing the same game, for example, another player who has a predetermined relationship (registered as a friend, etc.) with the player.

First, the case where the player receives a piece from another player will be described. FIG. 9 (a)
) Is a display example of the player terminal screen when executing the second puzzle game. For example, in the display field of the hand-held piece, a button 31 requesting "get a piece from a friend" is displayed. When the player's hand-held piece is inappropriate, the player can tap the button 31 to send information requesting that the information of another player's piece that can be selected be viewed to the server. .. FIG. 9B is a screen display example displaying a list of selectable pieces of other players. The server acquires piece information of another player having a predetermined relationship with the player, and sends an image of selectable pieces, information on the player name (friend name), and the like to the player terminal. The player terminal generates a list screen based on the received information, and the player terminal generates a list screen.
Display on the screen. The player selects and inputs the desired piece, and sends a request for acquiring the piece to the server. If necessary, the server sends information asking whether to allow or not to the terminal of the other player. If permitted by another player, the server sends information to the player terminal to give the information of the target piece to the player, and the player terminal adds the information of the piece to the parts information storage unit 222.

Further, when the player is on the side of giving a piece to another player, the player can select and register a piece that may be given to the other player from the pieces on hand. and,
When there is a request for granting a specific piece from another player, the player terminal may display a screen for selecting whether to allow or reject the request. Pieces given to other players may be deleted from the pieces on hand or may be left.

In this way, by making it possible to exchange pieces with other players, the range of the game can be expanded. In addition, a predetermined restriction may be set on receiving pieces from other players. For example, it is possible to set the number of pieces that can be received in a predetermined period and the non-receipt period from the time when one is received until the next time it can be received.
It is also possible to require a predetermined item to receive the piece.

(Other realization examples 4)
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the parts generated in the first puzzle game are used as pieces in the second puzzle game, but the parts generated by further executing the second puzzle game are used as the first part. It may be possible to use it as an object in the continuation of one puzzle game. Then, both puzzles may be cleared by executing the exchange of the generated pieces between the first puzzle game and the second puzzle game a plurality of times. Further, the parts generated in the second puzzle game may be used as pieces in the third puzzle game. By doing so, the game can be made more complicated and less boring.

(Other realization examples 5)
In the above embodiment, the configuration (stand-alone configuration) in which the player terminal executes the processing required to provide the first and second puzzle games to the player has been described, but the server executes the above processing. A configuration (cloud configuration) in which the executed processing result is returned to the player terminal may be adopted.

In that case, the server includes a communication unit that communicates with the player terminal, transmits information on the first and second puzzle games in response to the player's request, and receives input information accompanying the player's operation.
Further, the control unit of the server executes the game by changing the object of the puzzle game according to the received input information and transmitting the result to the player terminal. Further, the part information generated in the first puzzle game and / or the piece information obtained by converting the part information into pieces in the second puzzle game can be associated with the identification information of the player and stored in the storage unit.

As described above, the same effect can be obtained by carrying out the processing in the game of the present invention on the server. Further, the processing in the game of the present invention can be appropriately distributed between the player terminal and the server. Which of the above processes is to be executed by the player terminal and the server can be arbitrarily determined according to, for example, the calculation processing capacity of the player terminal and the server, the communication speed between the player terminal and the server, and the like.

The embodiments described above are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the interpretation of the present invention. It goes without saying that the present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention includes its equivalents.

1 Player terminal 21 Control unit 22 Storage unit 23 Input unit 24 Output unit 25 Communication unit

Claims (5)

An information processing system for executing a first puzzle game and a second puzzle game.
In the first puzzle game including a plurality of specific objects that can be combined with each other , an input operation indicating that the specific objects have been completed according to the completion condition by combining all of them or by the player. A piece conversion unit that generates a piece that can be used in the second puzzle game based on a part completed by combining the specific objects according to the above .
The first puzzle game and the second puzzle game are puzzle games having different forms from each other.
An information processing system characterized by this. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the piece conversion unit converts the part into the piece based on the shape of the part. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the second puzzle game is a puzzle game that can be cleared by combining a plurality of pieces and filling a frame having a predetermined shape. A game program for executing a first puzzle game and a second puzzle game.
On the computer
In the first puzzle game including a plurality of specific objects that can be combined with each other , an input operation indicating that the specific objects have been completed according to the completion condition by combining all of them or by the player. A piece conversion process for generating pieces that can be used in the second puzzle game is executed based on the parts completed by combining the specific objects according to the above .
The first puzzle game and the second puzzle game are puzzle games having different forms from each other.
A game program featuring that. It is an information processing method for executing the first puzzle game and the second puzzle game.
In the first puzzle game including a plurality of specific objects that can be combined with each other , an input operation indicating that the specific objects have been completed according to the completion condition by combining all of them or by the player. It has a piece conversion step that produces pieces that can be used in the second puzzle game, based on the parts that are completed by combining the particular objects .
The first puzzle game and the second puzzle game are puzzle games having different forms from each other.
A computer-based information processing method that is characterized by this.

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