JP7097163B2 - Game system, game provision method and program - Google Patents

Description

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

Generally, in games such as battle games and role-playing games, the game is advanced by operating the character selected by the player according to the map prepared in advance, and what kind of map is prepared. Creating that world view is one of the important factors in providing a game.

Recently, it is also known that a plurality of users generate a map to be used in a game and advance the game based on the generated map (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 4470296

However, in the game system described in Patent Document 1, the game is advanced by the generated map, and the map is not changed during the game. Therefore, the world view of the game is changed and the change is caused. It is difficult to maintain the interest of the game for a long period of time without being able to provide unexpectedness.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to change the world view of the game and to incorporate the unexpectedness of the change into the game for a long period of time. The purpose is to maintain the interest and, as a result, to provide a game system or program capable of providing an attractive game.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program that uses maps to advance the game
Matching control means for matching two or more players participating in the game at a given timing Acquisition means for acquiring unique map data stored for each player in the storage means as unique map data.
A map generation means for generating a game map to be used for the game by using the unique map of each matched player based on the acquired unique map data, and
Based on the generated game map, the computer functions as a game control means for advancing a given game in the matched player.

With this configuration, the present invention can change the game map that executes the game each time it is matched by using a unique map such as a unique map used for a player-specific game, so that the game environment and generation can be changed. As a result, it is possible to provide innumerable changes in the game map, which is one of the important elements that create the world view of the game.

In particular, according to the present invention, the game map can be changed if the matching player is different, and the game space in which the player character moves can be changed if the game map is changed. You can make changes.

Therefore, according to the present invention, even if the game is continuously executed, the unknown game element can be taken in by matching, and the game can be developed into an unexpected development by the unknown game element.

As a result, the present invention changes the world view of the game while providing the hobby created by continuously executing the same game and advancing the game, and the unexpectedness of the change is made into the game. By incorporating it into, it is possible to maintain the interest of the game for a long period of time and to provide an attractive game.

The game map is formed by physically connecting individual unique maps in the game space, for example, the terrain in each unique map, the facilities provided in the unique map, the facilities constructed, and the ecosystem. It is formed (including residents) or in a state where the already constructed environmental elements in the unique map are maintained.

In addition, the unique map may be a map generated by each player making various settings, or a map provided in advance from the game, and is nurtured such that the level is improved and environmental factors change as the game progresses. It may be a map.

In particular, "generating a game map using a unique map" means, for example, when generating a game map by connecting or combining unique maps, or by preparing a game map lacking a plurality of maps. This includes the case where a unique map is applied to an unset position of the game map to generate a game map hull.

The given timing is a predetermined timing in the game such as midnight every Monday, a timing requested by the player, a timing when a predetermined number of friend registrations are gathered, or another player who has applied for a predetermined recruitment. This includes the timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when a number of players are gathered, or the timing when a game device individually owned by a player is connected and the game is started.

Further, the matching includes, for example, randomly matching players participating in the game, a player registered as a friend, a player having the same game level, or a player having the same game attributes. It includes matching a player satisfying the matching condition of the above, and matching with a player having a given matching condition with a different probability of matching.

Then, for a given matching condition, for example,
(A) Being a player with the same game level,
(B) Being a player with a predetermined game level difference,
(C) Being a player with friend registration or a player without friend registration,
(D) Being an active player who is running the game within a predetermined period (within one week), or being a dormant player who is not running the game within the predetermined period, and (E). Being a player with the same game attributes,
Is included.

In addition to the above, a given game includes a role-playing game, or a game in which a game is progressed using a map such as a simulation game, a battle game, or a shooting game having a story. In particular, a "given game in a player" may be played by a player who simply uses the game map, in addition to a game played by a matched player, a player having unique map data, or a player participating in the game. Including games.

In addition, the players who participate in the game are the players who have logged in or registered in the network service that provides the game, the players who have registered to play the game, and the players who have acquired the game program necessary to execute the game. A player, a player who has announced participation in a given game, or a player controlled by a CPU (program) (so-called NPC (non-player character)) and the like are included.

Further, "advancing the game" may mean advancing the game of each matched player on a common game space formed based on the generated game map, or the generated game map. May be separated and independent, and each matched player may advance the game using the same game map (including the case where the player character of another matched player appears as a ghost in his / her game. ).

(2) Further, the present invention
The map generation means
It has a configuration in which at least one of the types and values of the map parameters for each unique map indicating the unique map used for the game map is changed according to the matching situation.

With this configuration, the present invention balances unfair abilities and conditions among matched players, utilizes resources in the game without wasting them, and accentuates game parameters for fun. A game with a high game map (ie, a world map game) can be run.

For example, the present invention provides an accent in the game by adjusting the ability of the player character or the ability of the map itself, such as reducing the ability difference of the player character when the level difference is large between the matched players. By attaching it, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

Further, for example, in the case of matching players having a predetermined game level difference, the present invention is a parameter that defines the defense ability (or combat ability) as a map in the map parameter of a player with a low game level to be matched. The value of can be lower (or higher) than the value of the map parameter of the player with a high game level to be matched.

Further, the present invention is, for example, in the case of matching an active player who is executing a game within a predetermined period (within one week) and a dormant player who is not executing a game within a predetermined period, the active player. In the map parameter of, the value of the parameter that defines the defense ability (or the fighting ability) as a map can be made higher (or lower) than the value of the map parameter of the dormant player, and the dormant data can be used.

Therefore, the present invention enhances the interest of the game by balancing unfair abilities and conditions among the matched players according to the matching situation, or by utilizing the resources in the game without wasting resources. be able to.

The map parameters include, for example,
(A) Attributes (in-game occupation, race and gender), experience points, levels (character level and player level), character abilities (combat ability, magical power, agility and growth ability), and items to equip. Parameters that define player characters such as parameters (hereinafter, also referred to as "player character parameters")
(B) Movements of characters that exist in the unique map, such as residents living on the unique map, animals, and other characters that appear in the unique map (movements of characters that will appear in the unique map in the future in addition to enemy characters and ally characters). Parameters specified in (Target object) (including the parameters exemplified in (A), hereinafter also referred to as "dynamic object parameters"), (C) Facilities (buildings, stores, dungeons, etc.) formed on the unique map. Static objects or groups of static objects such as ranches, fields, dungeons, harbors and railroads) or areas (towns, roads, mountains and rivers) (including objects or objects that will be formed in the future on the unique map). Parameters specified in (hereinafter, also referred to as "static object parameters"),
(D) Parameters related to the event such as event type, occurrence timing, or occurrence area (hereinafter referred to as "event parameter"), and
(E) Parameters that change according to the progress of the game, such as parameters that control events newly set by level, experience value, or matching, or attributes, etc., are specified in the unique map itself that cannot be changed once set. Parameters (hereinafter, also referred to as "map-specific parameters"),
Is included.

(3) Further, the present invention
The game control means
The generated game map is used to advance a given game in each of the matched players.
It has a configuration in which, when a given end condition is satisfied, the matching is canceled and a given game based on the generated game map is terminated.

With this configuration, the present invention repeatedly executes matching every predetermined period such as every week or every end of an event (including the end of a quest such as acquisition of a specific item or victory from a boss character) to perform a game map. Therefore, even if the game is continuously executed, it is possible to capture unknown game elements by matching, and to develop the game into unexpected development by the unknown game elements. can.

The given end conditions include, for example, the end of a predetermined game period such as one week from the start of a given game based on the game map, and when the enemy boss character in the given game is defeated. Includes the end of a running event such as.

(4) Further, the present invention
The map generation means
Based on the matched player's unique map, the first map parameter with respect to the player's unique map to which the given game is provided, and the player playing the given game using the game map. To set or change at least one of the second map parameters that are set to
The game control means
It has a configuration that advances a game using the given game or the unique map of the corresponding player based on the set or changed map parameters.

With this configuration, the present invention not only changes the movable range of the player character of the player to which a given game is provided, but also changes the movable range of the player character based on the unique map of the matched player, for example, the own player or another player. Depending on the map parameters of, events that occur during a given game or during a game using the player's unique map, the characteristics of various characters including the player character, or the characteristics of various objects are also changed. Can be done.

For example, in the present invention, when the player character of another player is a warrior and the player character of the own player is a blacksmith, the map parameters as a blacksmith who turned the parameters of the blacksmith into a warrior are changed. , You can control the movement as the warriorized blacksmith.

Further, for example, the present invention is a case where another player has a map parameter indicating that the other player has a predetermined ecosystem (a field where strawberries can be harvested), and the own player has a predetermined ecosystem. If you do not have a system, you can set parameters to provide the ecosystem on your player's unique map.

Further, for example, the present invention can set map parameters for evolving the abilities and characteristics of NPCs, facility objects, etc. that are set in association with the unique map of the player by matching the unique map of the player. ..

Therefore, the present invention can take in an unknown game element every time it matches with another player, and can develop the game into an unexpected development by the unknown game element.

As a result, the present invention changes the world view of the game while providing the hobby created by continuously executing the same game and advancing the game, and the unexpectedness of the change is made into the game. By incorporating it into, it is possible to maintain the interest of the game for a long period of time and to provide an attractive game.

It should be noted that "performing the setting or change of the map parameters ... for the player's unique map provided with the given game based on the matched player's unique map" means that the other matched player. Set or change the map parameters of your player's unique map that runs the game based on your own map, as well as the map parameters of your player's unique map that runs the game based on your matched player's unique map. Also includes setting or changing.

Also, "based on the matched player's unique map ... the map parameters set for the player to play a given game ... perform settings or changes" is matched. The game of the player who executes the game based on the unique map of the other player. The game of the player who executes the game based on the unique map of the matched player as well as setting or changing the map parameters of the game map of the player. It also includes setting or changing map parameters for the map.

Further, the "first map parameter" includes, for example, parameters such as the topography of the unique map, parameters related to the characters inhabiting the unique map, and parameters related to the environment such as events and world views specified in the unique map. Is included.

The "second map parameter" includes parameters related to the game map, for example, parameters related to the event and parameters related to the connection of each unique map in generating the game map.

(5) Further, the present invention
The map generation means
At least one of the first map parameters of the second player different from the first player and the second map parameters of the second player based on the matched unique map of the first player. It has a configuration that performs the setting or change of one of the parameters.

With this configuration, the present invention not only changes the movable range of the player character of the player in which a given game is provided, for example, but also, for example, based on the unique map of the matched first player. Various events, including player characters, that occur during a given game depending on the map parameters of the first player who is the player, or during the game using, for example, the unique map of the second player who is the own player. The characteristics of the character or the characteristics of various objects can also be changed.

(6) Further, the present invention
The game control means
It has a configuration that adds a searchable search area on the game map if a given condition is met during the execution of the given game based on the generated game map. ..

With this configuration, the present invention, for example, forms a new search area on the game map or unlocks the search area generated when the game map is generated, for example, when given conditions are met. Players can add new exploration areas, such as dungeons, to play a given game, such as making them available.

That is, the present invention can provide a game for visiting or searching for its own unique map and another player's unique map, and can form a new search area such as a dungeon, so that matching can be performed. Each time, an unknown game element can be taken in, and the unknown game element can develop the game into an unexpected development.

It should be noted that the given conditions are that the matched players have a friendship, a player relationship such as the same game level, the type of player character in the matched player is the same, or three or more different attributes. Conditions based on the relationship between the player character, the relationship between the own player and the NPC (dynamic object) or static object of the other player, or the relationship between the own player and the parameters in the game environment of the other player are included.

(7) Further, the present invention
During the execution of the game, at least one option is selected from at least two or more options of objects used in the game and events executed in the game, depending on the game situation in the given game. Further function the computer as a selection processing means for executing the selection processing.
The game control means
The option group to be used for the selection process is determined according to the parameters set in the unique map used for the game map.
It has a configuration that provides the object item selected by the selection process or executes the event selected by the selection process.

With this configuration, the present invention relates to items (eg, tools such as weapons) that can be used for events (combat, mini-game, work, etc.) that occur in the game as the game progresses with the generated game map. Since it is possible to execute the event itself such as provision (so-called gacha) or an object such as a facility, or provision of a bonus stage game or a battle with an enemy boss character, a game that progresses based on each game map. It is possible to control the provision of objects such as suitable items and the execution of events.

Therefore, the present invention can provide a game without losing interest even when an unknown game element is incorporated.

The objects are, for example, various objects such as tools and magic equipped by the player character, enemy characters and ally characters that appear as opponents, huge structures that appear due to events, and buildings with new search areas. Is included.

Further, "determining the option group to be used for the selection process" means creating an option group composed of a plurality of options to be selected according to the unique map used to generate the game map (that is,). (Customization), and a plurality of option groups composed of a plurality of options are prepared in advance, and one option group is determined from the prepared plurality of option groups.

Then, "selecting an option" includes, for example, providing an object such as an item and selecting an option for executing an event.

In particular, a set of choices consisting of multiple choices to be selected basically includes each unique map used to generate the game map and the objects available or appearable by the events that occur there. .. However, the option group may include items that can be used in any game map (unique map) such as in-game currency and life energy.

In addition, as the selection process, it may be selected by lottery such as gacha, or one object randomly selected when a predetermined condition such as victory from a specific character or achievement of a quest is cleared is selected. You may.

Further, the game situation includes the types and values of the map parameters defined in the game map and each unique map used for the game map.

(8) Further, the present invention
The selection processing means
At least two or more used in the game based on at least one element from the player's situation, the parameters set in the unique map, and the map parameters defining the playing environment of the given game. It has a configuration in which the winning probability of the option to be selected from the options is changed, and the selection process of selecting at least one option is executed based on the changed winning probability.

With this configuration, the present invention can incorporate a game element called a lottery in itself to provide an object suitable for a game progressing based on a game map, so that the game can be enhanced and the interest can be improved. can.

(9) Further, the present invention
Further functioning the computer as a setting means for setting map parameters of a unique map based on the player's operation.
The game control means
It has a configuration in which the given game or the game based on the unique map is advanced based on the set map parameters.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, create a unique map by the player himself, so that when the game based on the unique map is executed by increasing the variation of the unique map on which the generated game map is based. Or, when the game is executed based on the game map by matching, it changes the environment and game situation of the map, or is formed by the map such as the appearance of dynamic objects such as NPC and the placement of static objects. Various elements can be reflected in the game space.

Therefore, the present invention can provide a game map, which is one of the important elements for creating the world view of the game, by changing it innumerably. Therefore, even if the game is continuously executed, the matching is performed. It is possible to capture an unknown game element and develop the game into an unexpected development by the unknown game element.

(10) Further, the present invention
It has a configuration that further functions the computer as an object control means for controlling a given object appearing in the game space formed by the unique map based on the set map parameters.

With this configuration, the present invention sets map parameters such as operable parameters included in the map parameters based on the player's instructions, thereby setting a dynamic object such as an NPC or a building or a mountain on its own unique map. Since static objects can be placed in the game space formed by the unique map, the player's world view can be reflected in the unique map for each player.

Therefore, the present invention incorporates an unknown area into the game, such as visiting or exploring a game space formed based on another player's unique map by connecting with another player's map by matching. Therefore, for each matching, the game can be developed into an unexpected development by the unknown game element.

The map parameters include, for example, operable parameters and inoperable parameters such as map-specific parameters defined in the unique map itself such as levels and attributes.

In addition, the operable parameters include, for example, parameters that specify the arrangement of static objects that can be executed in the unique map (parameters that specify the types, attributes, and abilities of static objects that can be generated such as castles and railroads). Parameters for setting dynamic objects (number of residents and non-resident characters (robots and beastmen), race, attributes, occupations and abilities (including items that can be equipped)), parameters for controlling events (area, scale) , Quest type, available items and new dungeon availability).

(11) Further, the present invention
The given object has a configuration, which is an object arranged in the game space formed by the unique map or the game map.

With this configuration, the present invention sets map parameters such as operable parameters included in the map parameters based on the player's instructions, thereby setting a dynamic object such as an NPC or a building or a mountain on its own unique map. Since static objects can be placed in the game space formed by the unique map, the player's world view can be reflected in the unique map for each player.

(12) Further, the present invention
The setting means
It has a configuration in which the map parameters that can be set are changed according to the unique map showing the unique map used for the game map or the map parameters related to the unique map.

With this configuration, the present invention can change the map parameters that can be set each time matching is performed, so that various intentions of the player can be reflected in the unique map, and the game map generated by the present invention can be reflected. Various variations can be provided for various forms and various games to be executed.

Therefore, the present invention can provide a game map, which is one of the important elements for creating the world view of the game, by changing it innumerably. Therefore, even if the game is continuously executed, the matching is performed. It is possible to capture an unknown game element and develop the game into an unexpected development by the unknown game element.

(13) Further, the present invention
The game control means
If the matched timing or the execution timing of the given game is a predetermined timing, the configuration is such that a given event suitable for the timing is executed during the execution of the given game. Have.

With this configuration, the present invention executes a Christmas event in a world map game, for example, when a matching process is executed at Christmas time or when a game using a game map (that is, a world map game) is executed. However, if the matching date or the execution date of the world map game is the birthday of the matched player, the birthday event can be executed in the world map game.

Therefore, the present invention can execute a timed event, so that a wide variety of games can be provided, and as a result, the fun of the game can be improved.

(14) Further, the present invention
The map generation means
When the matching is executed, it has a configuration that changes at least one of the already set types and values of the map parameters related to the unique map used for the game map generated by the matching. There is.

With this configuration, the present invention automatically grows the map parameters of the unique map each time it is matched, and also evolves the situation in the game space formed by the unique map (characters appearing). You can increase it, build more facility objects, etc.), so you can increase your motivation for matching and improve the fun of the game.

(15) Further, the present invention
It has a configuration in which two or more players participating in the game are matched at a given timing according to the playing situation of the player's game.

With this configuration, the present invention does not include, for example, a dormant player who has not executed the game within a predetermined period (within one week) as a matching target, and the game level is the same or substantially the same (± 2). ) Matching players of the relevant game level, matching players with a high game level and a long game time for players with a low game level, or matching players with the same world view. Can be made to.

Therefore, the present invention can make the matching itself interesting, and thereby the game can be executed by various combinations, so that the interestingness of the game can be further improved.

(16) Further, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game system that uses maps to advance the game.
Data that forms a unique map used for a player-specific game stored for each player in the matching control means and the storage means for matching two or more players participating in the game at a given timing is used as unique map data. , The acquisition method to acquire,
Based on the acquired unique map data, the matching is performed based on the map generation means for connecting the unique maps of the matched players to generate the game map used for the game and the generated game map. It has a configuration including a game control means for advancing a given game in a player.

With this configuration, the present invention can change the game environment and the events that occur by changing the game map that executes the game each time it is matched, so it is one of the important elements to create the world view of the game. It is possible to provide innumerable changes in one game map.

In particular, according to the present invention, the game map can be changed if the matching player is different, and the game space in which the player character moves can be changed if the game map is changed. You can make changes.

Therefore, according to the present invention, even if the game is continuously executed, the unknown game element can be taken in by matching, and the game can be developed into an unexpected development by the unknown game element.

As a result, the present invention changes the world view of the game while providing the hobby created by continuously executing the same game and advancing the game, and the unexpectedness of the change is made into the game. By incorporating it into, it is possible to maintain the interest of the game for a long period of time and to provide an attractive game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus in one Embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal apparatus in one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the principle of the simulation game which used the eigenmap in one Embodiment, and the world map game which used the world map formed by connecting the eigenmap. It is a figure (2) for demonstrating the principle of the simulation game which used the eigenmap in one Embodiment, and the world map game which used the world map formed by connecting the eigenmap. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the example of each map parameter of the peculiar map of one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the example of each map parameter of the peculiar map of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of each map parameter of the world map of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the modification of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the world map game execution process including the matching process and the map generation process executed in the terminal apparatus of one Embodiment.

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

[1] Game System First, an outline and an outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 10 for providing a game service and a terminal device 20 (for example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). It is configured to be connectable.

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet. Further, the user can communicate with other users by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20.

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service for allowing a user to play a game by using a terminal device 20 communicated and connected via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides a communication type service. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of users.

Further, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, for example, a social game (Social Game) executed by using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS is used. It is now possible to provide a game called.

In particular, the server device 10 is made in various languages such as games provided on the Web browser of the terminal device 20, such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and Javascript (registered trademark). It has become possible to provide a browser game (a game that can be started simply by opening an installation site with a Web browser).

Note that, unlike existing online games, social games do not require dedicated client software and include games that can be used only with a Web browser and an SNS account. Further, the server device 10 can connect to another user's terminal (smartphone, personal computer, game machine, etc.) via a network and provide an online game capable of sharing the same game progress online at the same time. Has a configuration.

On the other hand, the server device 10 can connect to another user's terminal (smartphone, personal computer, game machine, etc.) via a network and provide an online game capable of sharing the same game progress online at the same time. It may have a configuration.

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

Then, various information such as billing information, game information, and player information 146 are stored in the storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10. However, each of these pieces of information may be stored in a database (broadly defined as a storage device, a memory) connected via a network (intranet or the Internet).

Further, in the present embodiment, the game provided by the server device 10 is executed by the terminal device 20, but the server device 10 uses a unique map of another player when interlocking with another player (for example, using a unique map of another player). ), The input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (that is, the player who executes the game) is received, and a predetermined game process is executed based on the received input information.

Then, in this case, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 provides the terminal device 20 with the game processing result received from the server device 10 so as to be viewable by the user. Process.

The server device 10 may receive input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (that is, a player who executes the game), and may execute all game processing based on the received input information.

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

Further, the terminal device 20 acquires the game control information provided from the server device 10 and executes a predetermined game process, and executes a game based on the game process.

The terminal device 20 is provided with a Web browser capable of browsing a Web page (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). At the same time, it has a configuration in which the data of the user operation is transmitted to the server device 10 and various processes for providing the game screen to the user are executed by the Web browser function.

In particular, the terminal device 20 performs predetermined processing on the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server by using the API for interlocking with other players (for example, when using a unique map of another player). It has a configuration in which the player information 146 managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server is acquired and the game is executed.

The terminal device 20 may acquire the game control information provided from the server device 10 and execute a predetermined game process, and execute the game based on the game process.

[2] Server device Next, the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional block of the server device 10 of the present embodiment. Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment may be configured by omitting a part of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG.

The server device 10 communicates with an input unit 120 for use by an administrator or other input, a display unit 130 for performing a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 in which predetermined information is stored, a terminal device 20, or the like. It includes a unit 196, a processing unit 100 that executes processing mainly related to the game provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like for setting related to a game, other necessary settings, and data input. For example, the input unit 120 of the present embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. , Or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with an external device (for example, a terminal device 20, another server, or another network system), and its function is various processors, a communication ASIC, or the like. It is composed of the hardware and programs of.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in the database.

Further, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 contains game information 144 indicating information about the provided game, player information 146 indicating information about each player participating in the game, and player-specific information set for each player. The map used in the game (hereinafter referred to as "unique map") is stored as unique map data, and the world map data generated based on the unique map is stored as world map data. The data storage unit 147 and other various information necessary for game calculation are stored.

The player information 146 includes personal information such as the birthday, age (age) and gender of each player participating in the game, continuous play time from the start (or registration) of the game, and the latest login in association with each player ID. Information such as the date and time, the game level, the access rate (continuous play time / elapsed time since registration), and the player IDs of other players registered as friends (friend registration) are stored.

The map data storage unit 147 stores unique map data for forming a game space based on the unique map of each player in association with various parameters (map parameters described later) related to the unique map.

In particular, each map parameter is associated with the matching status (including matching conditions) and the relationship of other map parameters, and flag information indicating whether or not specific information such as an event is reflected on the unique map. , And values that define various parameters and relationships and abilities with other players' characters.

Further, the map data storage unit 147 stores the world map data of the world map formed based on the unique map of each player in association with various parameters (map parameters) related to the world map.

In particular, the map parameters of the world map are associated with the matching status (including matching conditions) and the relationship of other map parameters, and the flag information indicating the event to be activated on the world map and the presence / absence of the dungeon to be added, and the flag information. , It is composed of various parameters and values that define relationships and abilities with other players' characters.

The processing unit 100 performs various processing using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on the program stored in the information storage medium, and also performs various processes such as control of passing data and the like between the units. Further, a process of providing various services according to the request from the terminal device 20 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of the present embodiment has at least a communication control unit 101, a Web processing unit 102, and a game management unit 103.

The communication control unit 101 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data via a network with the terminal device 20. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on the information received from the terminal device 20 and the like by the communication control unit 101.

In particular, the communication control unit 101 of the present embodiment performs a process of transmitting a game screen to the user's terminal device 20 based on a request from the user's terminal device 20.

The Web processing unit 102 functions as a Web server. For example, the Web processing unit 102 performs a process of transmitting data in response to a request from a Web browser installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and a Web browser of the terminal device 20. Performs the process of receiving the transmitted data.

In this embodiment, the case where the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server will be described as an example, but the server device 10 is formed separately as a game server and an SNS server. May be good. Further, the processing of the game of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially performed by the terminal device 20.

The game management unit 103 executes a predetermined process in conjunction with the game process executed by the terminal device 20.

For example, the game management unit 103 provides game data, provides object data used for the game, receives and provides data related to a matching process for matching two or more players during the game, and provides a unique map used for the player-specific game. Receiving and providing data (hereinafter referred to as "unique map data"), data of parameters related to the unique map (hereinafter referred to as "map parameter") (hereinafter referred to as "map parameter data"), and unique map. Receives and provides data (world map data) of a map (that is, a world map) formed by connecting.

The game management unit 103 may execute a matching process and a world map generation process, which will be described later.

[3] Terminal device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 20 in the present embodiment. Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may be configured by omitting a part of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG.

The input unit 260 is for the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by a touch panel or a touch panel type display, a predetermined operation key such as a cross key or a numeric keypad, a controller, or the like.

For example, when the input unit 260 is composed of a touch panel or a touch panel type display, it includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional designated position coordinates (x, y) on the screen on which an image is displayed. .. For example, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional contact position coordinates (x, y) in the contact detection area (touch panel).

Further, in the present embodiment, the contact position is position information obtained from the contact detection region by the contact operation of the player (including direct contact and indirect contact by the pointing device).

Further, the input unit 260 may include buttons, levers, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, and the like that can input operation information (operation signals) other than the indicated position.

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 (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, an image buffer 272 in which the final display image and the like are stored, and player information indicating information about the player regarding the provided game. The 273 and the game data storage unit 274 that stores various data related to the game, including the player's unique map data, are stored. A part of these may be omitted, or a part of the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 may be configured.

The player information 273 includes personal information such as the player's birthday, age (age) and gender, and the start of the game (that is, in association with the player ID of the player (that is, the own player) who executes the game using the terminal device 20. The continuous play time from (or registration), the latest login date and time, the game level, the access rate (continuous play time / elapsed time since registration), and the player ID of another player registered as a friend (friend registration), etc. Each information is stored. The player information 146 is registered in the server device 10 at a predetermined timing.

The game data storage unit 274 stores the unique map data for forming the game space based on the unique map in the own player in association with various parameters (map parameters described later) related to the unique map.

In particular, each map parameter is associated with the matching status (including matching conditions) and the relationship of other map parameters, and flag information indicating whether or not specific information is reflected on the unique map, and It is composed of various parameters and values that define relationships and abilities with other players' characters.

Further, in the game data storage unit 274, the world map data of the world map formed based on the unique map of the own player and various parameters (map parameters) related to the world map are stored in association with each other.

In particular, the map parameters of the world map are associated with the matching status (including matching conditions) and the relationship of other map parameters, and the flag information indicating the event to be activated on the world map and the presence / absence of the dungeon to be added, and the flag information. , It is composed of various parameters and values that define relationships and abilities with other players' characters.

Further, the game data storage unit 274 has item data and item data in the item selection process (so-called gacha) by lottery or the like executed during the execution of the game using the world map (hereinafter referred to as "world map game"). The data of the group (so-called box for gacha) is stored.

The information storage medium 280 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. Or, it can be realized by a memory (ROM) or the like.

Further, the information storage medium 280 can store a program for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part). As will be described later, 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 a CRT, an LCD, a touch panel type display, an HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the display unit 290 also functions as an input unit 260 in which the player operates the game by using the touch panel display. Here, as the touch panel, for example, a touch panel such as a resistance film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), a capacitance method, an electromagnetic induction method, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave method, or an infrared scanning method can be used.

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 communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with an external device (for example, a host device or another terminal device), and its function is hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, or a program. It can be realized by such as.

The terminal device 20 receives and receives programs and data for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium of the server device 10 and the storage unit 270 via the network. The program or data may be stored in the information storage medium 280 or the storage unit 270. The case where the terminal device 20 functions by receiving a program or data in this way can also be included in the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 200 (processor) is linked with the server device 10 based on the input data and the program from the input unit 260, and is linked with the game processing, the image generation processing, the matching processing matching with other players, and the game used for the game. Performs processing such as map generation processing, various parameter setting processing, and sound generation processing.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the game process, a process of starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing the game, a process of arranging objects such as a player object and an enemy object, and displaying an object. Processing to calculate the game result, processing to end the game when the game ending condition is satisfied, and the like are included.

Then, 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 or a program such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) and ASIC (gate array, etc.).

In particular, the processing unit 200 of the present embodiment has an object space setting unit 210, an input processing unit 211, a display control unit 212, a game processing unit 213, a matching control unit 214, a map generation unit 215, a virtual camera control unit 216, and an item selection unit. It includes a control unit 217, a drawing unit 220, and a sound processing unit 230. Further, a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

For example, the input processing unit 211 of the present embodiment constitutes the setting means of the present invention, and the game processing unit 213 constitutes the setting means, the game control means, the parameter setting means, and the object control means of the present invention. Further, for example, the matching control unit 214 of the present embodiment constitutes the matching control means of the present invention, and the map generation unit 115 constitutes the map generation means of the present invention. Further, for example, the item selection control unit 217 of the present embodiment constitutes the selection processing means of the present invention.

The object space setting unit 210 is a variety of objects (sprites, billboards, polygons, etc.) that represent objects (player objects, moving objects, enemy objects), movement paths, buildings, trees, pillars, walls, maps (topography), and other display objects. Performs a process of arranging and setting an object (an object composed of a primitive surface such as a free curved surface or a subdivision surface) in an object space (hereinafter, also referred to as "game space").

Specifically, the object space setting unit 210 determines the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of the object (model object), and sets the position (X, Y) or (X, Y, Z). Place the object by the rotation angle (rotation angle around the X, Y axis) or (rotation angle around the X, Y, Z axis).

The object space includes both a so-called virtual two-dimensional space and a virtual three-dimensional space. The two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and the three-dimensional space is a space in which objects are arranged, for example, in three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). be.

When the object space is a two-dimensional space, the objects are arranged based on the priority set for each of the plurality of objects. For example, it is possible to arrange objects in order from the object (sprite) that you want to appear on the back side, and to stack the objects that you want to appear on the front side.

Then, if an object with a large drawing size is placed at the bottom of the image and an object with a small drawing size is placed at the top of the image, the object space corresponding to the top of the screen can be made to appear to be on the back side. You can make it look like the object space below is on the front side.

On the other hand, when the object space is a three-dimensional space, the objects are arranged in the world coordinate system.

The input processing unit 211 receives the operation instruction of the player, outputs the operation of the player character to the game processing unit 213, and executes various settings such as parameters to the player information 273 and the game data storage unit 274. Register or update the data.

The display control unit 212 displays on the touch panel the content related to the game executed based on the instruction of the player. In particular, the display control unit 212 scrolls the display area portion of the content displayed on the touch panel according to the progress of the game or the operation input of the player (for example, touch operation input or slide operation input). Controls the scroll display process to be moved.

The game processing unit 213 performs processing for executing a first game such as a battle game, a role-playing game, or a simulation game. For example, the game processing unit 213 performs a process of executing a game (for example, a soccer game) in which a player character and an opponent player character play against each other in a virtual space.

The character of this embodiment is a formation that can be placed in a game space in which all concepts such as automobiles, battleships, nature and nations are anthropomorphized and deformed in addition to people, animals and robots, and is used by the player. It suffices to grow one or more set parameters while advancing the game based on the player's operation.

The game processing unit 213 executes a simulation game based on a player's operation instruction, unique map data, and map parameter data thereof.

Then, when the matching process is executed at a predetermined timing and the world map is generated, the game processing unit 213 generates the generated world map data, its map parameter data, and the unique map data based on the operation instruction of the player. Run a world map game based on (including map parameter data).

Further, when the game processing unit 213 is linked with another terminal device 20, the game processing unit 213 is linked with the corresponding other terminal device 20 or the server device 10 to execute the world map game.

The matching control unit 214 acquires player information 146 of another player from the server device 10 at a given timing, and is based on the acquired player information 146 of the other player and player information 273 of the own player. , Execute a matching process to match two or more players participating in the game.

The map generation unit 215 acquires the unique map data and its map parameter data of other players matched by the matching process, and the acquired unique map data and its parameter data, and its own player's unique map data and its map parameter data. A world map and its map parameters are generated based on the above, and the values of the corresponding unique map and its map parameters are changed or newly set.

The virtual camera control unit 216 generates an image that is visible from a given viewpoint and that appears to have depth. In this case, the virtual camera control unit 216 performs control processing of the virtual camera (viewpoint) for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, a process of controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (rotation angle around the X, Y, Z axis) of the virtual camera (process of controlling the viewpoint position and the line-of-sight direction) is performed.

For example, when an object (for example, a player unit, a battle unit, a ball or a car) is photographed from behind by a virtual camera, the position or rotation of the virtual camera so that the virtual camera follows a change in the position or rotation of the object. Control the angle (direction of the virtual camera).

In this case, the virtual camera can be controlled based on the information such as the position, rotation angle, and speed of the object obtained by the object space setting unit 210. Alternatively, the virtual camera may be rotated at a predetermined rotation angle, or may be controlled to be moved by a predetermined movement path. Further, in this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on the virtual camera data for specifying the position (movement path) or the rotation angle of the virtual camera.

If there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control processing is performed for each virtual camera.

The item selection control unit 217 selects at least one item from an item group composed of a plurality of items according to the game conditions in the world map game during execution of the world map game (so-called). Gacha) is executed.

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image and outputting it to the display unit (display) 290. The image generated by the drawing unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. In particular, the drawing unit 220 generates an image that can be seen from a virtual camera in the object space and is displayed on the screen.

Here, when generating a two-dimensional image, the drawing unit 220 draws in order from the set object with the lowest priority, and when the objects overlap, the drawing unit 220 overwrites the object with the higher priority and draws. ..

Further, when generating a three-dimensional image, the drawing unit 220 of the present embodiment first uses the vertex data (positional coordinates of the vertex, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector or α value) of each vertex of the object (model). Object data (model data) including (etc.) is input, and vertex processing is performed based on the vertex data included in the input object data. In addition, when performing the vertex processing, the vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for subdividing the polygon may be performed as necessary.

In the vertex processing, geometry processing such as vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, fluoroscopic transformation, or light source processing is performed, and the object is processed based on the processing result. Change (update, adjust) the given vertex data for the constituent vertex group. Then, rasterization (scanning conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after the vertex processing, and the surface of the polygon (primitive) and the pixel are associated with each other. Then, following the rasterization, pixel processing (fragment processing) for drawing the pixels constituting the image (fragments constituting the display screen) is performed.

In pixel processing, various processes such as texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting / change, semi-transparent composition, and antialiasing are performed to determine the final drawing color of the pixels that make up the image, and then perspective conversion is performed. The drawing color of the object is output (drawn) to the image buffer 272 (frame buffer, a buffer that can store image information in pixel units. VRAM, rendering target). That is, in the pixel processing, per-pixel processing is performed in which image information (color, normal, luminance, α value, etc.) is set or changed in pixel units.

As a result, an image that can be seen from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) set in the object space is generated. When there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), it is possible to generate an image so that the image seen from each virtual camera can be displayed on one screen as a divided image.

The vertex processing and pixel processing performed by the drawing unit 220 are performed by hardware that enables programming of polygon (primitive) drawing processing by a shader program written in a shading language, so-called programmable shader (vertice shader or pixel shader). It may be realized. In the programmable shader, the processing in units of vertices and the processing in units of pixels can be programmed, so that the degree of freedom in the drawing processing content is high, and the expressive power can be greatly improved compared to the fixed drawing processing by hardware. ..

Then, when drawing the object, the drawing unit 220 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface erasing processing, α blending, and the like.

In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate conversion, clipping processing, perspective projection conversion, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Then, the object data (position coordinates of the vertices of the object, texture coordinates, color data (brightness data), normal vector, α value, etc.) after geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion) are stored in the storage unit 270.

In the texture mapping, a process of mapping the texture (texel value) stored in the texture storage unit of the storage unit 270 to the object is performed. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read from the texture storage unit of the storage unit 270 using the texture coordinates and the like set (assigned) to the vertices of the object, and a two-dimensional image is obtained. Map the texture that is to the object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels and bilinear interpolation as texel interpolation are performed.

In this embodiment, when drawing an object, a process of mapping a given texture may be performed. In this case, the color distribution (texel pattern) of the mapped texture can be dynamically changed.

Further, in this case, a texture having a different color distribution (pixel pattern) may be dynamically generated, or a plurality of textures having a different color distribution may be prepared in advance so that the texture to be used is dynamically switched. May be. Further, the color distribution of the texture may be changed for each object.

In the hidden surface erasing process, the hidden surface erasing process is performed by the Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using the Z buffer (depth buffer) in which the Z value (depth information) of the drawing pixel is stored. That is, when drawing the drawing pixel corresponding to the primitive of the object, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referred to, and the Z value of the referenced Z buffer and the Z value of the drawing pixel of the primitive are referred to. By comparison, if the Z value in the drawing pixel is the Z value (for example, a small Z value) that is on the front side when viewed from the virtual camera, the drawing pixel is drawn and the Z value in the Z buffer is newly added. Update to a Z value.

In α blending (α synthesis), the drawing unit 220 performs a semi-transparent synthesis process (usually α blending, addition α blending, subtraction α blending, etc.) based on the α value (A value). The α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), and is, for example, plus alpha information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, semi-transparency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

In particular, the drawing unit 220 in the present embodiment may generate an image to be displayed in the display area corresponding to the contact detection area. The image to be displayed in the display area may be, for example, an image including an object.

The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voice, and outputs them to the sound output unit 292.

[4] Outline of the method of the present embodiment [4.1] Outline Next, an outline of the method of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. 4 and 5 are diagrams for explaining the principle of the simulation game using the unique map and the world map game using the world map formed by connecting the unique maps in the present embodiment. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the game processing is mainly executed by the terminal device 20 will be described as an example, but a part or all of the game processing may be executed by the server device 10.

The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment matches with another player at a predetermined timing or at a predetermined timing in a game (so-called simulation game) for creating a game space on a unique map, and the player in the other player. It has a configuration in which a character and a unique map and information on a character or an object arranged on the unique map are taken in to advance the game and execute a game in which a development exceeding the player's expectation occurs.

Specifically, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment has a player character, a resident in the unique map, and non-player characters such as animals, plants, beasts, and robots inhabiting the unique map (hereinafter, referred to as “universal map”). "NPC") and static objects formed on unique maps such as castles, fields, railroads, or dungeons (hereinafter referred to as "facility objects") are used to create towns and islands. A game (so-called simulation game) that creates a game space on the unique map is executed.

Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment matches two or more players participating in the game at predetermined timings or predetermined timings in the simulation game, and connects a unique map possessed by each matched player. It has a configuration in which a game map (that is, a world map) is generated, and a world map game is executed by the matted player using the world map.

Further, as a world map game, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment increases the experience value and raises the level by defeating an enemy character by using the world map, and also an event such as a confrontation with an enemy boss character. A role-playing game, or a given game such as a battle game or a shooting game with storylines and movement of the game space is executed for the player character, such as solving a problem or completing a quest.

In particular, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment changes the game environment and the events that occur by changing the world map when executing the world map game for each matching (that is, at predetermined timings). It has a structure that allows the game to be created, and it is possible to provide innumerable changes to the map, which is one of the important elements that create the world view of the game.

That is, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment has a configuration capable of changing the game map and changing the game space in which the player character and the NPC move if the matching player is different. It has become possible to provide games that change the world view.

The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment is used in the world map game.
(A) A player situation including an operation instruction of another player from another terminal device 20 while interlocking with another terminal device 20 via a server device 10 and using a world map common to other matched players. You may receive various data shown at any time and reflect the received data in the world map game running on your own device.
(B) After the world map (including the map parameters) is generated based on the data of other matched players, the world map game may be executed independently using the world map.

Further, even when the terminal device 20 executes the world map game by itself in (B) above, various ghost characters are used based on the map parameters of other players at the time of generating the world map. It is also possible to reflect characters and objects in the world map game.

More specifically, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment is
(1) Match two or more players participating in the game at a given timing,
(2) Unique map data stored in the server device 10 (specifically, the storage unit 140) or the storage unit 270 for each player (for example, a unique map used in a player-specific game) is used as unique map data. ,Acquired,
The unique map data set for each player and stored in the server device 10 is acquired, and the unique map data is acquired.
(3) Based on the acquired unique map data, a world map as a game map used for the game is generated using the matched unique map of each player.
(4) Based on the generated world map, a game with a story such as a role-playing game in each matched player is advanced.
Has a configuration.

For example, when each player is provided with an island surrounded by the sea formed in the space as a unique map, an island-making game is executed as a simulation game based on the unique map, and a world map is provided. Is generated by connecting each of the provided islands, and it is assumed that the world map game is executed using the generated world map.

In such a case, as shown in FIG. 4A, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment has a player character, an island resident, or the island concerned on the provided islands based on the operation of each player. Set objects such as animals and plants or NPCs such as beasts and robots, and facilities such as castles, fields, railroads or dungeons, and form (including manufacturing and production) or grow these characters and objects. Let's run the simulation game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment performs matching of a plurality of players at a predetermined timing, the islands (that is, unique maps) of the matched players are connected to each other on land. Then install a bridge or connect via the sea to generate a visitable world map to each other's islands.

At this time, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment forms a search area (hereinafter, referred to as "additional search area") on the world map where a player character such as a dungeon or an NPC can visit.

Then, when the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment generates a world map, as shown in FIG. 5, the characters such as the inhabitants of each island are made to visit another island, and when the other island is visited, the other island is visited. Interacting with characters such as residents of the island (including battles), exploring objects such as facilities on the island visited by characters such as residents of other islands visited, activities using the objects such as facilities, information Perform role-playing games and simulation games that use the entire world map while influencing each island, such as the transmission of other islands or events involving other islands.

In particular, in the role-playing game or simulation game, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment incorporates elements of other islands to change the parameters of each unique map, and displays characters such as players, islands, residents, and objects such as facilities. Advance the game story by changing the environment and state of each island including growth.

Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment repeatedly executes such matching, generation of a world map, and game control based on the generated world map, generates a different world map for each matching, progresses a different game story, and so on. Or, control the occurrence of different events.

As described above, in the present embodiment, if the matching player is different, the generated world map can be changed to change the game space in which the player character moves, so that the world view of the game is changed. You can do it.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the game is continuously executed, it is possible to take in an unknown game element by performing matching, and to develop the game into an unexpected development by the unknown game element. You can do it.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the present invention changes the world view of the game while providing the hobby created by continuously executing the same game and advancing the game, and the change thereof. By incorporating the unexpectedness of the game into the game, it is possible to maintain the interest of the game for a long period of time and to provide an attractive game.

[4.2] Unique Map Next, the unique map of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing an example of each parameter of the unique map of the present embodiment.

(Unique map and map parameters)
The unique map is defined for constructing a game space (two-dimensional or three-dimensional game space) by the unique map data stored in the game data storage unit 274, for example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. It is a map, and the terrain information that composes the terrain and images, the parameters of various objects (including dynamic and static objects) for forming islands and towns in the game space, player characters, etc. It is formed from map parameters for defining objects.

For example, a unique map has a predetermined terrain (shape) for each player such as an island surrounded by the sea, is set for each player, and is a closed game space for each player when not matched. In addition, when a plurality of players are matched, the game space is physically connected to the game space formed by other unique maps.

That is, the unique map is a map for constructing the game space when executing a simulation game such as town planning or island building in a game space closed for each player.

In addition, the unique map constitutes a part of the world map, and is a part of the game space in the world map when executing a role-playing game, a battle game with movement of the story and the game space, a shooting game, and the like. It is a map for building.

Also, on each unique map, depending on the individual player,
(1) Player character,
(2) Dynamic objects that can move in the game space as NPCs, and (3) Static objects that are fixedly installed in the game space such as facilities and equipment (that is, objects such as facilities).
Is formed.

Then, in each unique map, for example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7,
(A) Parameters related to objects such as player characters, NPCs, and facilities (hereinafter referred to as "character parameters"), and
(B) Parameters for defining the game environment of simulation games and world map games (hereinafter referred to as "environmental parameters"), and
Is specified as a map parameter.

In particular, each map parameter is composed of flag information indicating whether or not specific information is reflected on the unique map, and values defining various relationships and abilities.

Then, both the character parameter and the environment parameter change depending on the level change of the corresponding unique map, the progress of the game, or the situation of matching with other players.

In the present embodiment, the unique map basically includes a unique map owned by the player, but an NPC that is not a player who executes the actual game, such as a unique map of a player who has already canceled participation in the game, is used. It may include a unique map that it owns. For example, when generating a world map, such an NPC is used when there are few players who actually participate in order to satisfy the number of unique maps for generating the world map.

(Character parameter)
Character parameters are used to form each character or object of a player character, NPC, facility, or other object in each unique map on the game space (including not only in the unique map but also in the world map), movement, and the like. It is a parameter used when controlling the behavior of the game, and is a parameter incorporated in the game program.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the simulation game based on the unique map is an island-building game, the player character, NPC, facility, and other objects are as follows for each unique map. Each parameter is specified.

Specifically, for each player character,
(A1-1) A player level parameter that defines a level (hereinafter, also referred to as "player level").
(A1-2) Occupational parameters that define occupations such as anglers, maids, and blacksmiths.
(A1-3) Ability parameters according to occupation and player level such as attack power, defense power, magic power (MP) and agility,
(A1-4) Race parameters that define races such as humans, animals and plants inhabiting the island (including dinosaurs and other creatures), beastmen (including birds and seamen), and robots manufactured on the island.
(A1-5) Attribute parameters that define attributes such as the character's gender and age, and
(A1-6) Item parameters such as item types such as weapons and armor and parameters that correct ability parameters such as attack power and defense power of the item (hereinafter referred to as "item parameters"),
Is stipulated.

Each character parameter is set by the player at the start of the game or during the game, or changes according to the progress of the game.

In addition, as each character parameter, for each NPC or for each type of NPC, respectively.
(A2-1) Type parameters that define the types of humans, animals, robots, etc.
(A2-2) Ability parameters that define abilities such as attack power, defense power, magic power (MP), and agility, and
(A2-3) Special parameters that specify special abilities,
Is stipulated.

Furthermore, for each facility and other objects,
(A3-1) Type parameters that specify types such as mountains, rivers, castles, fields, ranches, harbors, improvements, or railroads.
(A3-2) Transportation capacity in the case of ports and railroads, settlement capacity in the case of ranches and fields, defense power in the case of castles, or prosperity in the case of mountains and rivers (livability of animals and plants) Ability parameters that define capacities such as (environmental capacities such as hydraulic control), and
(A3-3) Special parameters that specify special abilities,
Is stipulated.

(Environmental parameters)
The environment parameter is a parameter for controlling the game environment in the game space when the game is executed using the simulation game, and is a parameter incorporated in the game program.

Specifically, the environmental parameters include, as shown in FIG.
(B1) In an event that occurs during a simulation game and is newly set by experience value or matching, parameters related to the event such as the type, occurrence timing, or occurrence area of the event (hereinafter referred to as "event parameter"). ,as well as,
(B2) Parameters specified in the unique map itself that cannot be changed once set, such as attributes (hereinafter, also referred to as "map-specific parameters"),
Is included.

For example, event parameters are associated with triggering conditions and relationships with other map parameters.
(B1-1) Flag information indicating whether or not to execute an event on a unique map,
(B1-2) Timing when the event is executed (time information),
(B1-3) Area where the event is executed (information that identifies the area in the game space),
(B1-4) Conditions when the event is executed, and
(B1-5) A value that defines the relationship and ability with the parameters of objects such as NPCs and facilities.
Is stipulated.

In addition, for example, in the case of a simulation game based on a unique map for an island-building game, the map-specific parameters are set for each unique map.
(B2-1) Parameters that define the world view of the entire unique map such as fantasy, horror, or the future.
(B2-2) A parameter that defines a level (hereinafter, also referred to as "unique map level") for controlling NPC settings and growth, controlling the placement of objects such as facilities, and controlling the activation of events.
(B2-3) Configurable types of player characters and NPCs, and parameters that specify items such as tools and weapons used by player characters and NPCs.
(B2-4) A type that can be set for an object such as a facility (hereinafter, also referred to as "OB type"), and an item that can be obtained by a player character or NPC in an object such as a facility (hereinafter, also referred to as an "OB item"). ) (Including the case where it is specified according to the unique map level of B2-2), and
(B2-5) Items that can be obtained only from the unique map (hereinafter, also referred to as "unique items") or objects such as facilities (hereinafter, also referred to as "unique OB").
Is stipulated.

[4.3] World Map Next, the world map of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of each parameter of the world map of the present embodiment.

The world map of the present embodiment is formed by physically connecting individual unique maps of the matched player in the game space, for example, so as to be continuous on land or through the sea. Maps are connected and formed.

Then, when the world map is formed as described above, it is stored in the game data storage unit 274 as, for example, the world map data shown in FIG.

The world map may be completed in the game of the own player together with the matching process (that is, the matching process may be executed independently for each terminal device 20), or another terminal device may be used. It may be used as a common map in conjunction with 20. However, when it is used as a map common to other terminal devices 20, it may be provided with a world map generated by executing matching processing by the server device 10 or another terminal device 20. The world map generated by executing the matching process for the player may be provided to the server device 10 or another terminal device 20.

In addition, the world map of the present embodiment includes the topography of each unique map, the facilities and facilities constructed (that is, facilities and other objects), and the ecosystem (the above-mentioned NPCs such as animals and plants, mountains and rivers). (Including objects such as facilities) and the already constructed environmental elements in each unique map are maintained.

Therefore, when the matched players are different, the world map forms a different map as a whole while making the best use of the terrain (that is, the shape of the island) of the unique map.

On the other hand, as the map parameters for the world map, the parameters of the connection-specific map (hereinafter referred to as "connection parameters") that specify the connection method with the unique map to be used and other unique maps, and during the world game. In the event that occurs, the event parameters related to the event such as whether or not the event is executed, the type, the occurrence timing, the occurrence area, and the values of other map parameters at the time of the event occurrence are included.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the connection parameter includes a parameter indicating the player ID (including the own player) owned by the unique map and the connection method with other unique maps in each unique map. ..

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the event parameters include whether or not to execute the event on the world map, the execution timing, the area to be executed, the conditions when the event is executed, various parameters, and other parameters. A value that defines the relationship and ability of the player with the character is specified.

In particular, the value of the event parameter changes depending on the matching situation and the matching condition.

In the present embodiment, the world map is formed by connecting a plurality of unique maps of the matched player, but the unique map of the player to which all the unique maps constituting the world map are matched is used. It does not have to be, and may be formed by incorporating the unique map of the matched player into the game map in which the reference map (the map corresponding to the unique map) is incorporated in advance.

[4.4] Setting of the map parameter of the unique map by the player Next, the setting of the map parameter of the unique map executed by the player at the time of executing the simulation game of the present embodiment and after the end of the world map game will be described.

The input processing unit 211 accepts input of information about the player based on the operation of the player, and can be preset as shown in FIG. 6 (excluding abilities and special abilities) and FIG. 7 (excluding event parameters), for example. The input of the map parameter of the unique map set in is accepted, the information about the accepted player is stored in the player information 273, and the accepted map parameter is stored in the game data storage unit 274 as map parameter data.

In particular, as will be described later, the input processing unit 211 expands the map parameters that can be set according to the map parameters related to the unique map indicating the unique map used for the already generated world map (parameters that cannot be set until now are set). When the map parameters that can be set change, including opening as possible, changing the predetermined upper limit upward), and reducing (the parameters that can be set up to now cannot be set). May have a configuration capable of accepting inputs relating to the setting of the changed map parameters.

Further, when the control for changing the map parameters of the own player is executed according to the number of matchings or the unique map of another player, the input processing unit 211 gives an operation instruction for these changed map parameters. accept.

For example, the input processing unit 211 relates to the NPC when a new NPC can be set (when the parameter is expanded) according to the unique map showing the unique map used for the already generated world map. Parameters (for example, NPC parameters (excluding abilities and special abilities) shown in FIG. 6) are set.

Then, the input processing unit 211 uses the map parameters (for example, the parameters of FIG. 6 (excluding abilities and special abilities) and the parameters of FIG. 7 (excluding event parameters)) received and input in this way as map parameter data for the game. It is stored in the data storage unit 274.

In addition, the game processing unit 213 uses the set map parameters such as making an object appear in the game space based on the map parameters set in this way (for example, the appearance of an NPC or the installation of a facility object). When the simulation game on the unique map is executed and the matching is executed after that, the world map game is executed based on the map parameters set in this way.

[4.5] Simulation Game Next, the simulation game of the present embodiment will be described.

(Principle of simulation game)
As a simulation game, the game processing unit 213 sets map parameters (excluding some parameters) of character parameters and environmental parameters based on the operation instructions of the player, and responds to the operation instructions of the player and the game situation. Then, while changing each set parameter, in cooperation with NPC, or by using objects such as facilities, while developing a story by the player character, execute an island-building game in a closed game space of a unique map. ..

Specifically, the game processing unit 213 performs initial settings of the player character based on the operation instruction of the player, and inhabits the island resident who can move in the game space by a predetermined algorithm other than the player character. The initial settings of NPCs such as animals and plants, beastmen, and robots manufactured on the island are executed, and the game data storage unit 274 stores the NPCs as unique map data.

Then, after the start of the game, the game processing unit 213 is in the game space while following a predetermined algorithm according to the operation instruction of the player and various character parameters, and according to the situation of the NPC, the facility, or the like. Control objects such as player characters, NPCs, and facilities in the game to develop a story by player characters and execute an island-building game.

In particular, the game processing unit 213 is executed by setting each character parameter for an object such as a player character, an NPC, and a facility as an initial setting, and after the game starts, the player character and the NPC according to the progress information of the game. And, each character parameter for an object such as a facility is changed to update the unique map data stored in the game data storage unit 274.

(Example of simulation game)
For example, in the case of the above-mentioned island-building game, the game processing unit 213 can be initially equipped with the player character's occupation parameters, race parameters, attribute parameters, and initial settings based on the player's operation instructions and algorithms. Set item parameters that indicate the type of item.

Further, for example, in the case of the above-mentioned island-building game, the game processing unit 213 advances the player's operation instructions, algorithms, and initial settings during the simulation game period after the start of the game. Based on the parameters, the ability parameters such as attack power, the player level parameters, the item parameters that correct the player character's abilities, and the environment parameters that control the island environment are changed, and based on each changed parameter. , While controlling the execution of various events, the game progresses.

Further, for example, the game processing unit 213 raises the ability and level of NPCs such as player characters and residents and objects such as facilities (upper limit that can be set to a higher level by rewriting the upper limit of the initially set level). (Concepts including breakthroughs.), Produce new agricultural and industrial products and improve their efficiency, and use and manufacture items such as tools unique to the island (tools and weapons that can only be obtained on the island). , Enables the creation and placement of objects such as new facilities, and executes game processing such as the appearance of animals and plants that can only inhabit or grow on that island.

Specifically, the game processing unit 213 arranges a store as a new facility in the game space of the unique map by charging or by the in-game currency acquired in the game based on the operation instruction of the player. Perform controls to buy and sell items such as weapons, armor or tools.

Further, the game processing unit 213 arranges the farmland as a new facility based on the operation instruction of the player, by charging, by the in-game currency acquired in the game, or according to the ability of the resident, and the predetermined agricultural product. Perform control to produce.

Further, the game processing unit 213 improves the ability of the blacksmith while setting the blacksmith by billing or by the in-game currency acquired in the game based on the operation instruction of the player, and is unique in the unique map. Perform control to produce the tools of.

The map parameters of the present embodiment are stored in the storage unit 270 and registered in the server device 10 in association with the player ID at a predetermined timing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game processing unit 213 may strengthen (change) each parameter by charging, by a battle in the game space, or by other game elements of the lottery such as gacha.

[4.6] Matching Process Next, the matching process and the world map generation process of the present embodiment will be described.

The matching control unit 214 acquires other player information 146 from the server device 10 at a predetermined timing (or at each predetermined timing), and the acquired other player information 146 and the own player stored in the storage unit 270. Based on the player information 273 of the above, a matching process for matching a plurality of players who are executing a simulation game using their respective unique maps is executed.

For example, the matching control unit 214 gathers a predetermined timing such as midnight on Monday, a timing requested by a player, a predetermined number of friend registrations, or a predetermined number of other players who have applied for a predetermined recruitment. A matching process for matching a plurality of players at a predetermined timing such as a case is executed.

In particular, the matching control unit 214 selects two or more players at a predetermined timing based on a given matching condition such as a player having the same level, a player registered as a friend, or a player having the same birth month. Match.

That is, the matching control unit 214 acquires the player information 146 of another player from the server device 10, and is given based on the acquired player information 146 and the player information 273 of the own player stored in the storage unit 270. Matching a player having a matching condition and performing matching with a change in the probability of matching with a player having a given matching condition (hereinafter referred to as "matching probability").

For example, the matching control unit 214
(A) Being a player with the same game level,
(B) Being a player with a predetermined game level difference,
(C) Being a player with friend registration or a player without friend registration,
(D) Being an active player who is running the game within a predetermined period (within one week), or being a dormant player who is not running the game within the predetermined period, and (E). Being a player with the same game attributes,
Is used as the matching condition to execute the matching process.

Further, the matching control unit 214 executes, for example, a matching process for matching two or more players having the same game level, or a matching process with a high probability of matching two or more players having the same game level. (For example, twice the other matching rates) is executed.

On the other hand, the matching control unit 214 executes a simulation game based on each unique map after the matching process is executed, after a given period result, at a predetermined timing, or after the end of the world map game. The matching process for matching the plurality of players is executed again, and the matching process is repeated.

For example, the matching control unit 214 executes a matching process for matching a plurality of players at predetermined timings in the game such as midnight every Monday.

In this embodiment, the matching process is executed for the player who is executing the simulation game, but the player who has registered to play the game, the player who has acquired the game program necessary for executing the game, or the player who has acquired the game program. It may be a player who has not yet executed the simulation game, such as a player who has announced participation in a given game, or a player who has already withdrawn from the game (that is, a player who has withdrawn, such as deleting a game program). In this case, a unique map prepared in advance or a unique map finally stored may be used.

Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment has the function of the matching control unit 214, and the matching process can be executed by the server device 10 (specifically, the game management unit 103). In this case, the matching control unit 214 provides the player information of the player to the server device 10 and acquires the matching result (unique map data of other matched players and player information).

On the other hand, the matching control unit 214 may match two or more players participating in the game at a given timing according to the playing situation of the player's game.

For example, the matching control unit 214 does not include dormant players who have not executed the game within a predetermined period (within one week) from the matching target, and the game level is the same or substantially the same (± 2). Match players between the game levels, match players with a high game level and a long game time for players with a low game level, or match players with the same world view. May be good.

[4.7] World Map Generation Process Next, the world map generation process of the present embodiment will be described.

(Principle of world map generation process)
The map generation unit 215 acquires the data of the unique map of another player matched from the server device 10, and obtains the acquired unique map data and the unique map data of the own player stored in the game data storage unit 274. Generate a world map based on it.

In particular, the map generation unit 215 is physically connected to, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, on the game space formed by each unique map, and to the game space of another player's unique map. Generate a game map that can be moved to each other as a world map.

In addition, the map generation unit 215 creates a world map while maintaining the topography of the unique map (for example, the shape of the island) and objects such as facilities installed on each unique map, and maintaining the ecosystem including the inhabitants. Generate.

Then, the map generation unit 215 registers the generated world map as world map data in the game data storage unit 274, and when providing the generated world map to another matched player, the map generation unit 215 is used in the server device 10 or another terminal device 20. The world map data is provided.

For example, when a map that defines the game space of an island surrounded by the sea is used as a unique map, the map generation unit 215 uses, for example, an island and an island as shown in FIG. 4B in the game space. When connected by land or via the sea, and connected via the sea, a world map is generated in which the islands are connected to each other by a bridge, an airplane, or a ship.

When three or more players are matched, the map generation unit 215 may generate a world map in which each island is connected to each other, or a world connected to each other via other islands. You may generate a map.

Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment has the function of the map generation unit 215, and the map generation process for generating the world map may be executed by the server device 10 (specifically, the game management unit 103). It is possible. In this case, the map generation unit 215 provides the player's unique map data to the server device 10 and acquires the generated world map data (including map parameters).

(Map parameters in world map games)
The map generation unit 215 sets the map parameters for the world map generated by the unique map based on the matched player's unique map (including the map parameters for the unique map).

In particular, the map generation unit 215 sets parameters related to the event set in the world map itself and the search area described later (for example, the map parameters for the world map as shown in FIG. 8) when the world map is generated.

Then, when the map generation unit 215 registers the set map parameters for the world map in the game data storage unit 274 and provides them to other matched players, the server device 10 or another terminal device 20 Provides the map parameters along with the world map data.

For example, the map generation unit 215 has map parameters for the world map as shown in FIG. 8 above.
(1) Parameters that specify the types of events that occur on the world map,
(2) Whether or not to execute the event on the world map
(3) Timing of execution,
(4) Area to be executed,
(5) Conditions for execution and
(6) Various parameters and values that define relationships and abilities with other players' characters are specified.

(Addition of search area)
When the map generation unit 215 generates a world map, as a result of matching, when a given condition is satisfied, the map generation unit 215 newly generates an event on the generated world map, for example, as shown in FIG. 4 (B). Set (add) a searchable search area (that is, a dungeon).

In particular, the map generation unit 215 is in a state where the search area cannot be reached such as the location is unknown at the beginning of the world map game or cannot be entered from the entrance, and the map generation unit 215 advances the world map game. It may be a search area that is discoverable or reachable and labyrinthical.

Further, in the map generation unit 215, the matched players have a friendship, a player relationship such as the same game level, and the type of the player character in the matched player is the same or has three or more different attributes. On the world map when certain conditions are met, such as the relationship between the character, the relationship between the player and the NPC or static object of the other player, or the relationship between the player and the parameters in the game environment of the other player. Set the dungeon to.

Then, the map generation unit 215 sets the game parameters for the generation of the world map and the world map, registers them in the game data storage unit 274, and when providing them to other matched players, the server device 10 or The world map data in which the search area is added to the other terminal device 20 is provided.

The map generation unit 215 of the present embodiment may form a new search area on the game map when the above-mentioned given conditions are satisfied, or the search generated at the same time when the world map is generated. The area may be locked, and when the above-mentioned given conditions are satisfied, the lock may be released so that the corresponding search area can be used.

(Setting and changing the map parameters of the unique map accompanying the matching process)
The map generator 215 is a highly entertaining world in order to balance unfair abilities and conditions among matched players, to utilize resources in the game without wasting them, or to add accents to game parameters. In order to execute the map game, it has a configuration in which the types, values, or both of the map parameters specified in the unique map are set based on the matching situation.

In particular, when the level difference between the matched players is large, adding an accent on the game by adjusting the ability of the player character or the ability of the map itself, such as reducing the ability difference of the player character, is a game. May improve the interest of the game.

Also, by generating a world map, it is usually assumed that even if the game level of another player is higher than that of the own player, the attack power is lower than that of the own player. In this case, if the world map game is executed without adjusting the map parameters, not only the players feel unfair, but also the balance as a game is lost.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the map generation unit 215 sets or changes the map parameters of the own player based on the matching situation and the generated world map, and registers them in the game data storage unit 274. When the map parameter is provided to another player, the map parameter of the unique map of the other player is set or changed according to the matching situation and provided to the server device 10 or the other terminal device 20.

In particular, when generating the world map, the map generation unit 215 changes at least one of the types and values of the map parameters for each unique map indicating the unique map used for the game map, depending on the matching situation. do.

Then, the map generation unit 215 is provided with a world map game such as map parameters (character parameters and environment parameters) of the unique map as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, based on the matched player's unique map. Set or change map parameters for a player's unique map.

Specifically, the map generation unit 215 acquires information indicating the matching status from the matching control unit 214, and acquires and acquires unique map data (including map parameters) of other players from the server device 10. At least one of the map parameter types (eg, character abilities) and values (eg, 100% based ability values) specified in the player's unique map based on the matching status information. Is changed, and the corresponding map parameter of the game data storage unit 274 is updated.

Then, when the map generation unit 215 provides the map parameters to other players, the server device 10 or the like executes the setting or change of the acquired unique map parameters of the other players based on the matching situation. Provided to the terminal device 20 of the above.

For example, in the case of a matching situation in which players with a predetermined game level difference are matched, the map generation unit 215 has a defense ability (or combat ability) as a map in the map parameters of a player with a low game level to be matched. The value of the parameter that defines is set lower (or higher) than the value of the map parameter of the player with a high game level to be matched, and the corresponding map parameter of the game data storage unit 274 is updated.

Further, in the case of the matching condition, the map generation unit 215 matches, for example, an active player who is executing the game within a predetermined period (within one week) and a dormant player who is not executing the game within the predetermined period. In the map parameter of the active player, the value of the parameter that defines the defense ability (or the fighting ability) as a map is set higher (or lower) than the value of the map parameter of the dormant player, and the game data storage unit 274 sets the value of the parameter. Update the applicable map parameters.

Then, in the case of the matching condition in which the game level of all the matched players is "1", the map generation unit 215 generates a parameter (another player) for generating an event to be solved by cooperative play by all the players. The parameter that defines "battle" is set to "0" and the parameter that defines "friendship" is set to the maximum) is registered in the game data storage unit 274 as a map parameter.

On the other hand, when the matching process is executed, the map generation unit 215 changes at least one of the already set types and values of the map parameters related to the unique map used for the world map generated by the matching. You may.

That is, the map generation unit 215 automatically updates the map parameters related to the unique map every time the matching process is executed in order to increase the motivation for matching and to improve the fun of the game. Progress the simulation game or world map game on the unique map with the parameters.

Specifically, the map generation unit 215 is used to automatically grow the map parameters of the unique map each time it is matched, and to evolve the situation in the game space formed by the unique map. Map parameters (map parameters such as increasing the number of characters appearing and constructing many facility objects) may be newly added or their values may be updated.

For example, the map generation unit 215 updates the level of NPCs and facility objects by "+1" each time the matching process is executed, increases the number of NPCs by a predetermined number, or produces the facility objects in the field. To increase.

When the world map game is completed, the map generation unit 215 has a map parameter type and value (that is, a value) specified in the corresponding unique map according to the matching situation when the world map game is executed. , At least one of the original values at the time when the world map was generated) may be changed to update the corresponding map parameters of the game data storage unit 274.

Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment has the function of the map generation unit 215, and the map generation process can be executed by the server device 10 (specifically, the game management unit 103). In this case, the map generation unit 215 acquires the world map data and the changed map parameter of the own player together with the matching result (matched other player's unique map data and player information).

Then, the map generation unit 215 updates the map parameter of the own player stored in the game data storage unit 274 to the acquired map parameter.

Further, as described above, the input processing unit 211 accepts and accepts input of information about the player based on the operation of the player at the time of executing the world map game or at the end of the world map game at the time of matching processing. The map parameters may be stored in the game data storage unit 274 as map parameter data.

(Setting and changing map parameters based on other players' unique maps)
The map generation unit 215 captures an unknown game element each time it matches with another player, and in order to develop the game into an unexpected development by the unknown game element, the map generation unit 215 is unique to the matched other player. Based on the map and the unique map of the own player, the map parameters that define the play environment of the world map game used by the own player are set or changed, and registered in the game data storage unit 274.

In particular, the map generation unit 215 not only changes the movable range of the player character and the NPC by generating the world map, but also includes various events and player characters that occur during the game according to the map parameters. In order to change the characteristics of the character or the characteristics of various objects, when a world map is generated, the map parameters specified in the unique map are set or changed, or the map parameters of the world map are set. , Register in the game data storage unit 274.

Then, when the map generation unit 215 provides the map parameters of the unique map or the map data for the world map to other players, the map generation unit 215 has acquired other players based on the matched unique maps of the own player and other players. The player's unique map parameters are set or changed and provided to the server device 10 or another terminal device 20.

Specifically, the map generation unit 215 determines whether or not a given condition is satisfied based on the map parameters of the unique map of the other matched player and the map parameters of the unique map of the own player. If it is judged and the given conditions are met, for example, the addition of a predetermined event or quest (the appearance of the Demon King as an enemy character, the rescue of the kidnapped princess), the addition of the search area (on the world map) Setting or changing map parameters specified in the unique map, such as setting a dungeon in a specific area of the map), changing player characters and NPCs (robotization, zombies or warriors), and modifying objects such as facilities. Or set the map parameters for the world map and register them in the game data storage unit 274.

For example, in the profession of the player character, the map generation unit 215 is another player character when "fisherman" is "2 people", "maid" is "3 people" and "blacksmith" is 1 person. A parameter for generating a special event obtained by a specific item is registered in the game data storage unit 274 on condition that the action is performed together with the game data storage unit 274.

Further, the map generation unit 215 becomes an android when each player executes an event by cooperative play when the races of the player characters of the matched player are "human" and "robot". The parameter for generating the above is registered in the game data storage unit 274.

On the other hand, the map generation unit 215 has the same world view (that is, fantasy) when the parameters of the same world view (for example, fantasy) are set in the environmental parameters in the unique map of the matched player. The parameters for generating the world map are registered in the game data storage unit 274.

Further, in the map generation unit 215, in the types (character parameters) of objects such as facilities in the unique map of each matched player, "store" is "1", "castle" is "2", and "specific dungeon" is When the player having "2" is matched, the parameter for making the facility not owned by the own player available is registered in the game data storage unit 274.

Further, when the map generation unit 215 defines a resident having "clearing ability" and a resident having "blacksmithing ability" in the NPC type (character parameter) in the unique map of two or more matched players. Registers parameters in the game data storage unit 274 to enable the production of weapons having blacksmithing ability.

[4.8] World Map Game Next, the world map game of the present embodiment will be described.

As a world map game, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the game processing unit 213 cooperates with another matching player in the same game space formed by using the world map for the own player, or as shown in FIG. Alone (including using other matched players as ghosts), it controls the execution of role-playing games or world map games such as competitive games and shooters with storylines and movements in the game space.

In particular, the game processing unit 213 uses the world map based on the generated world map, the player's operation instructions, the set map parameters of the player's unique map, and the generated world map map parameters. Controls the execution of role-playing games, or world map games such as competitive games or shooting games that involve storytelling or movement of the game space.

Specifically, the game processing unit 213 is based on the generated world map, the player's operation instruction, the set map parameter of the own player's unique map, and the generated world map map parameter. While changing the map parameters of
(1) Make contact (cooperation or battle) between your player character and NPC and the player character and NPC set in the game space of another unique map.
(2) Have your player character and NPC visit an object such as a facility set in the game space of another unique map.
Develop a story with a player character.

Then, the game processing unit 213 controls an event in the game based on at least one of the map parameter of the unique map of each matched player and the map parameter of the world map game.

That is, the game processing unit 213 controls the events that occur in the game based on the map parameters of each player's unique map and the parameters of the world map each time matching is performed, and captures unknown game elements for each matching. In addition, it has a configuration capable of developing the game into an unexpected development by the unknown game element.

The terminal device 20 of the present embodiment convenes residents and other residents on the unique map of the other player when the player character visits the unique map of the specific other player in the world map game. It is also possible to trigger an event that is possible.

For example, when the player character of the own player is a "beast man" and the personal map of another matched player forms the game space of Christmas Island, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may be used. When a Beastman player character visits Christmas Island during a world map game, an event may be held to distribute gifts to NPCs who have gathered by pulling Santa's sleigh.

On the other hand, the game processing unit 213 terminates the world map game when a given end condition such as the end of a predetermined game period of the world map game or the end of a predetermined event in the world map game is satisfied. At the same time, the matching is eliminated.

For example, in the present embodiment, a given condition is the end of a predetermined game period for executing a running world map game, such as one week from the start of a given game based on the game map. , And ending one or more events during the execution of a world map game, such as when defeating an enemy boss character in the given game (may be the end of all events or quests). Of the three events, it is sufficient to end the conditions based on predetermined events and quests such as ending two events).

Then, the game processing unit 213 starts a simulation game based on the unique map while maintaining the map parameters in the unique map changed during the world map game.

Further, the game processing unit 213 can set new map parameters of its own player by the matching process, the map data of the unique map of another player, or the world map game, that is, a specific one. When the map parameters are updated to the available flag information, the process for accepting the change or setting of these parameters is executed.

For example, in the world map game, when a new item is acquired by the dungeon, the game processing unit 213 updates the flag information indicating that the parameter related to the item can be set, and sets the parameter according to the operation instruction of the player. to enable.

Further, the game processing unit 213 has a map parameter having a predetermined ecosystem (field where strawberry can be harvested) on the unique map of another player, and is on the unique map of the own player. If the player does not have a predetermined ecosystem, it is possible to set parameters for providing the ecosystem on the player's unique map.

In this case, the game processing unit 213 may set the map parameters of other players in a state where they do not have an ecosystem on the unique map of other players, or maintain the ecosystem as it is. As you can, the map parameters may be kept as they are.

[4.9] Other Processes Next, other processes such as the item selection process of the present embodiment will be described.

(Item selection process)
The item selection control unit 217 is an item group composed of a plurality of items when a simulation game is being executed or a world map game is being executed and a predetermined timing or a predetermined condition is satisfied. A selection process (so-called gacha) for selecting at least one item is executed according to the game situation (specified map parameter type or value) in the simulation game or the world map game.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is necessary to supply player characters, objects such as characters and facilities arranged and set on the unique map, and items corresponding to the environmental parameters that define them. Therefore, the game processing unit 213 sets a plurality of items to be selected according to the player character of the own player, the map parameter (that is, the character parameter) related to the object such as the NPC and the facility, and each environment parameter, and sets the item. Determine a swarm (a box with multiple items to perform a gacha),

For example, the item selection control unit 217 sets an item to be used by a blacksmith as an item to be selected when a blacksmith is set as a resident of an NPC, and when the player character is a robot, the item selection control unit 217 sets the item to be used by the blacksmith. Set parts (parts required for repair) as items to be selected.

Further, the item selection control unit 217 sets an item that can be used in the magic shrine as an item to be selected when a dungeon for searching the magic shrine is added in the world map game, and in the world map game. When an event occurs against the Demon King as an enemy character, the weapon for defeating the Demon King is set as the item to be selected.

The item selection control unit 217 creates (that is, customizes) an item group composed of a plurality of items to be selected according to the unique map used to generate the unique map and the world map. , And, a plurality of item groups composed of a plurality of items are prepared in advance, and one item group is determined from the prepared plurality of item groups.

In addition, the item group consisting of multiple items to be selected basically includes the unique map, each unique map used to generate the world map, and the items available depending on the event generated there. .. However, the item group may include items that can be used in any world map or unique map, such as in-game currency and life energy.

Further, the item selection control unit 217 sets the item group based on at least one element from the player's situation, the parameters set in the unique map, and the map parameters that define the playing environment of a given game. The winning probability of the item to be selected from the items may be changed, and the selection process of selecting at least one item may be executed based on the changed winning probability.

That is, the item selection control unit 217 may prepare an item group composed of a plurality of items in advance and change the selection probability of each item based on the elements of the map parameter.

In this embodiment, in place of or in addition to the item, an object such as the appearance of an enemy character or the addition of a dungeon is provided, or a battle with an enemy character or another player, or The implementation of an event such as the implementation of a bonus game may be included in the option group of the selection process, or the winning probability may be set or changed as described above.

(Activation of event due to matching time)
The game processing unit 213 may control the type of the event of the world map game and its activation according to the timing of the matching process or the timing during the execution of the world map game.

For example, if the game processing unit 213 executes the matching process at Christmas time or executes the world map game, the game processing unit 213 executes the Christmas event in the world map game, and the matching date or the execution date of the world map game is executed. If is the birthday of the matched player, a birthday event may be triggered in the world map game.

[4.10] Modification Example Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9. Note that FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a modification of the present embodiment.

[4.10.1] Modification 1
In the server device 10 of the present embodiment, the above game processing is executed, and various data (such as unique map data of another player) is acquired or provided from the other terminal device 20 via the server device 10. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of terminal devices 20 are directly connected by wireless communication or wired communication, respectively, and one terminal device executes the process related to the server device 10 as a host. Various data about other players may be provided.

[4.10.2] Modification 2
In the present embodiment, the world map is provided not only to the matched players but also to the players participating in the game and the players registered in the service providing the game, but simply to the players who wish to use the world map. On the other hand, the generated world map may be provided.

[5] Operation in the present embodiment (world map game execution start processing)
Next, the operation of the world map game execution start processing including the matching process and the map generation process executed in the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the world map game execution start process including the matching process and the map generation process executed in the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment.

In this operation, it is assumed that the simulation game is being executed, and the unique map already used in the simulation game and each map parameter of the unique map are stored in the game data storage unit 274.

Further, in this operation, it is assumed that the simulation game is executed by another player in the server device 10 and the unique map and the map parameters of the unique map are stored.

First, when the matching control unit 214 detects the execution timing of the predetermined matching process (step S101), the other player information 146 is acquired from the server device 10, and is stored in the acquired other player information 146 and the storage unit 270. A matching process for matching a plurality of players is executed based on the player information 273 of the player (step S102).

For example, the matching control unit 214 executes the matching process based on a given matching condition as described above.

Next, the map generation unit 215 acquires the unique map of another player matched from the server device 10, and is based on the acquired unique map data and its own unique map data stored in the game data storage unit 274. Then, the world map is generated, and the map parameters of the world map are generated as needed (step S103).

Next, the map generation unit 215 sets and changes the map parameters in the own player's unique map based on the acquired unique map data and the own player's unique map data stored in the game data storage unit 274. (Step S104).

At this time, the map generation unit 215 may generate a map parameter of a unique map in another matched player and provide it to another terminal device 20 via the server device 10 or directly.

Next, the game processing unit 213 starts executing the world map game based on the generated world map, the map parameters thereof, and the map parameters in the unique map of the own player, together with the operation instruction of the player (step S105).

The game processing unit 213, until the end timing of the world map game is detected, is a world map game based on the generated world map, its map parameters, and the map parameters in the player's unique map, together with the player's operation instructions. To execute.

Further, the game processing unit 213 updates each map parameter stored in the game data storage unit 274 that has changed with the progress of the world map game.

Next, when the game processing unit 213 detects the end timing of the world map game (step S106), the game processing unit 213 ends the world map game (step S107).

Finally, the game processing unit 213 restarts the simulation game of the unique map based on the map parameter data updated in the world map game and stored in the game data storage unit 274 (step S108), and performs this operation. To finish.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, a term cited as a broad or synonymous term in a description in a specification or drawing may be replaced with a broad or synonymous term in another description in the specification or drawing.

Further, the game performed in this embodiment can be realized even if it is an action game, a race game, a music game, a fighting game, or a flight shooting game.

The present invention includes a configuration substantially the same as the configuration described in the embodiment (for example, a configuration having the same function, method and result, or a configuration having the same purpose and effect). The present invention also includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. Further, the present invention includes a configuration having the same action and effect as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration capable of achieving the same object. Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

As described above, embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications that do not substantially deviate from the novelties and effects of the present invention are possible. .. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention.

10 ... Server device 20 ... Terminal device 100 ... Processing unit 101 ... Communication control unit 102 ... Web processing unit 103 ... Game management unit 120 ... Input unit 130 ... Display unit 140 ... Storage unit 142 ... Main storage unit 144 ... Game information 146 ... Player information 148 ... Map data storage unit 180 ... Information storage medium,
196 ... Communication unit 200 ... Processing unit 210 ... Object space setting unit 211 ... Input processing unit 212 ... Display control unit 213 ... Game processing unit 214 ... Matching processing unit 215 ... Map generation unit 216 ... Virtual camera control unit 217 ... Item control unit 220 ... Drawing unit 230 ... Sound processing unit 270 ... Storage unit 271 ... Main storage unit 272 ... Image buffer 273 ... Player information 274 ... Game data storage unit 260 ... Input unit 262 ... Detection unit 280 ... Information storage medium 290 ... Display unit 291 … Sound output unit 296… Communication unit

Claims (18)

A program that uses maps to advance the game
A matching control means that matches two or more players participating in the game at a given timing.
Acquisition means for acquiring unique map data stored in the storage means for each player as unique map data,
A map generation means for generating a game map to be used for the game by using the unique map of each matched player based on the acquired unique map data, and
A game control means for advancing a given game in the player based on the generated game map.
Make your computer work as
The map generation means
A program characterized in that the type of map parameters for each unique map indicating the unique map used for the game map is changed based on the player information of the player at the time of the matching as the matching situation. A program that uses maps to advance the game
A matching control means that matches two or more players participating in the game at a given timing.
Acquisition means for acquiring unique map data stored in the storage means for each player as unique map data,
A map generation means for generating a game map to be used for the game by using the unique map of each matched player based on the acquired unique map data, and
A game control means for advancing a given game in the player based on the generated game map.
Make your computer work as
The game control means
During the execution of the given game based on the generated game map, if the given conditions are met, the areas on the map that are not formed in the unique maps of both of the matched players. A program characterized by adding new ones. In the program according to claim 1 or 2.
The game control means
The generated game map is used to advance a given game in each of the matched players.
A program that eliminates the matching and terminates a given game based on the generated game map when a given termination condition is met. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The map generation means
Based on the matched player's unique map, the first map parameter with respect to the player's unique map to which the given game is provided, and the player playing the given game using the game map. To set or change at least one of the second map parameters that are set to
The game control means
A program that advances a game using the given game or the player's unique map based on the set or changed map parameters. In the program according to claim 4,
The map generation means
At least one of the first map parameters of the second player different from the first player and the second map parameters of the second player based on the matched unique map of the first player. A program that sets or changes one of the parameters. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The game control means
A program that adds a searchable search area on the game map if given conditions are met during the execution of the given game based on the generated game map. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
During the execution of the game, at least one option is selected from at least two or more options of objects used in the game and events executed in the game, depending on the game situation in the given game. Further function the computer as a selection processing means for executing the selection processing.
The game control means
The option group to be used for the selection process is determined according to the parameters set in the unique map used for the game map.
A program that provides the object selected by the selection process or executes the event selected by the selection process. In the program according to claim 7.
The selection processing means
At least two or more used in the game based on at least one element from the player's situation, the parameters set in the unique map, and the map parameters defining the playing environment of the given game. Change the winning probability of the option that should be selected from the options,
A program that executes a selection process that selects at least one option based on the changed winning probability. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The computer is further made to function as a setting means for setting map parameters of the unique map based on the operation of the player.
The game control means
A program that advances a given game or a game based on the unique map based on the set map parameters. In the program of claim 9.
A program that further functions the computer as an object control means for controlling a given object appearing in the unique map or the game space formed by the game map based on the set map parameters. In the program of claim 10,
A program in which the given object is an object placed within the game space formed by the unique map or the game map. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 11.
The game control means
A program that executes a given event suitable for the given timing during the execution of the given game when the matched timing or the execution timing of the given game is a predetermined timing. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The map generation means
When the matching is executed, a program that changes at least one of the already set types and values in the map parameters related to the unique map used for the game map generated by the matching. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 13.
A program for matching two or more players participating in the game at a given timing according to the playing situation of the player's game. A game system that uses maps to advance the game.
A matching control means for matching two or more players participating in the game at a given timing,
An acquisition means for acquiring the unique map data stored in the storage means for each player as unique map data, and
A map generation means for generating a game map to be used for the game by using the unique map of each matched player based on the acquired unique map data.
A game control means for advancing a given game in the player based on the generated game map.
Equipped with
The map generation means
A game system characterized in that the type of map parameters for each unique map indicating the unique map used for the game map is changed based on the player information of the player at the time of the matching as the matching situation. A game system that uses maps to advance the game.
A matching control means for matching two or more players participating in the game at a given timing,
An acquisition means for acquiring the unique map data stored in the storage means for each player as unique map data, and
A map generation means for generating a game map to be used for the game by using the unique map of each matched player based on the acquired unique map data.
A game control means for advancing a given game in the player based on the generated game map.
Equipped with
The game control means
During the execution of the given game based on the generated game map, if the given conditions are met, the areas on the map that are not formed in the unique maps of both of the matched players. A game system featuring new additions. It is a game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that advances a game using a map to a terminal device of a player who plays the game.
The server device
A matching control means for matching two or more players participating in the game at a given timing,
An acquisition means for acquiring the unique map data stored in the storage means for each player as unique map data, and
A map generation means for generating a game map to be used for the game by using the unique map of each matched player based on the acquired unique map data.
A game control means for advancing a given game in the player based on the generated game map.
And
The map generation means
As the matching situation, the type of the map parameter for each unique map indicating the unique map used for the game map is changed based on the player information of the player at the time of the matching.
In some cases
The operation of the player is accepted, and the information regarding the operation of the accepted player is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that. It is a game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that advances a game using a map to a terminal device of a player who plays the game.
The server device
A matching control means for matching two or more players participating in the game at a given timing,
An acquisition means for acquiring the unique map data stored in the storage means for each player as unique map data, and
A map generation means for generating a game map to be used for the game by using the unique map of each matched player based on the acquired unique map data.
A game control means for advancing a given game in the player based on the generated game map.
And
The game control means
During the execution of the given game based on the generated game map, if the given conditions are met, the areas on the map that are not formed in the unique maps of both of the matched players. Add a new one
In some cases
The operation of the player is accepted, and the information regarding the operation of the accepted player is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that.

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