JP7182862B2 - Game program, recording medium, game processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game program, a recording medium, and a game processing method.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game program for a terminal device using position information is known (see Patent Document 1, for example). This game program compares position information acquired from GPS with privilege area information downloaded from a server, and gives a privilege when the position information is included in the privilege area information.

JP 2011-160934 A

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, in online games, game systems have been developed in which cooperative play is performed using position information, such as a battle system (so-called raid battle) in which a plurality of users challenge one strong enemy. In such a game system, the participation status of other users cannot generally be known unless they participate in the cooperative play event. Therefore, a user who is away from the event position cannot grasp the situation of the cooperative play event. Moreover, even if the conventional technology is applied to such a game system, it cannot be said that it is sufficient in terms of strategy and interest because it is not possible to grasp the state of gathering of other users.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game program, a recording medium, and a game processing method capable of improving strategy and interest.

To achieve the above object, the game program of the present invention comprises an information processing apparatus comprising: a location information acquisition processing unit that acquires location information from each of a plurality of mobile terminal devices; It functions as a distribution map generation processing unit that generates a distribution map showing the distribution of the locations of the terminal devices on a map.

To achieve the above object, a recording medium of the present invention is a recording medium that records the above game program and is readable by an information processing device.

In order to achieve the above object, a game processing method of the present invention is a game processing method executed by an information processing device, comprising: obtaining position information from each of a plurality of mobile terminal devices; and generating a distribution map representing the distribution of the locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices on a map based on the above.

According to the game program or the like of the present invention, it is possible to improve strategy and interest.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system according to one embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a server involved in a raid battle; FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a distribution map in which the color of distribution is changed according to the density of users; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a distribution diagram when an enemy character appears; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a distribution map when a raid battle is executed; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure related to a raid battle executed by a CPU of a server; FIG. It is a block diagram showing an example of the functional composition of the server concerned with privilege generation according to user distribution. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a distribution map when displaying the contents of distribution conditions; It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a distribution map during generation of the first privilege. It is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure concerning privilege generation according to user distribution performed by CPU of a server. It is a block diagram showing an example of the functional composition of the server in connection with privilege provision in a designated area. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a distribution map in which distribution colors are changed according to player character rankings; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a distribution map when displaying the details of the second privilege; It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of the distribution map where the user moved to obtain the second privilege. It is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure concerning privilege grant in a designated area performed by CPU of a server. It is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware constitutions of a server.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<1. Overall Configuration of Game System>
First, an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1 , the game system 1 has a plurality of mobile terminal devices 3 and a server 5 . A plurality of mobile terminal devices 3 and a server 5 are communicably connected via a network NW such as a LAN or the Internet. Although the server 5 is composed of one computer in FIG. 1, it may be composed of a plurality of computers.

The mobile terminal device 3 is, for example, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a mobile game machine, or the like. The mobile terminal device 3 has a touch panel 7 on which various displays and various input operations by the user are performed. A user performs a desired operation input by touching the touch panel 7 with a finger, a pen, or the like. Further, the mobile terminal device 3 has a function of measuring its own location by GPS (Global Positioning System), acquiring position information, and transmitting the position information to the server 5 .

A detection method of the touch panel 7 is not particularly limited, but various detection methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitance method, an optical method, an electromagnetic induction method, and the like can be adopted. Instead of the touch panel 7, the mobile terminal device 3 may include a display unit such as a liquid crystal display and an operation unit such as buttons and switches.

The server 5 (an example of an information processing device) accepts access via the network NW from the mobile terminal device 3 of each user who receives the game service, accumulates and manages game information of each user in a storage device, A game service is provided to the user via the network NW.

A game program (also referred to as application software) is installed in the server 5, and the game is executed according to user's operation input on the mobile terminal device 3, and the execution result is transmitted to the mobile terminal device 3 of each user. . At that time, the server 5 may provide a so-called browser game, in which the game can be played by a web browser installed in the mobile terminal device 3 of each user, for example. Alternatively, the server 5 may provide a so-called cloud gaming service in which a game video obtained by executing a game on the server 5 is transmitted to the mobile terminal device 3 in, for example, a streaming format. A part of the game program may be installed in the mobile terminal device 3 so that the game execution process is partially performed not only in the server 5 but also in the mobile terminal device 3 .

<2. Functional Configuration of Server Related to Raid Battle>
In the game according to the present embodiment, the user of the mobile terminal device 3 can cooperate with a plurality of users to challenge an enemy character (so-called raid battle). Next, of the functional configurations of the server 5, an example of functional configurations mainly related to raid battles will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the server 5 includes a position information acquisition processing unit 9, a distribution map generation processing unit 11, an enemy character appearance processing unit 13, a first area determination processing unit 15, and a participation application determination processing unit 17. , and a battle execution processing unit 19 .

Further, the mobile terminal device 3 has the touch panel 7 and the position information transmission processing section 21 described above. The positional information transmission processing unit 21 transmits to the server 5 the positional information acquired by positioning by GPS, for example.

The location information acquisition processing unit 9 of the server 5 acquires location information transmitted from each of the plurality of mobile terminal devices 3 .

The distribution map generation processing unit 11 displays the distribution of the locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices 3 (that is, the locations of users) on a map based on the plurality of pieces of location information acquired by the location information acquisition processing unit 9. Generate a distribution map with At this time, the distribution map generation processing unit 11 generates the distribution map so that the color of the distribution changes based on the density of the locations of the mobile terminal devices 3 (the number of users in a predetermined unit area).

FIG. 3 shows an example of the distribution chart. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the distribution of users' locations is shown on a map representing, for example, a route map of the Yamanote Line. In this example, an area with a user density of less than 10 people/km ² (0 to 9 people/km ² ) is colorless, and an area with a user density of 10 people/km ² or more (10 to 99 people/km ² ) is for example Blue (indicated by light diagonal hatching), areas of 100 people/km ² or more (100 to 999 people/km ² ) are for example purple (indicated by dark diagonal hatching), areas of 1000 people/km ² or more are for example red ( The distribution of users is shown as shown by dark dot hatching).

It should be noted that when counting the density of users, a parameter related to the user or a parameter related to the player character may be taken into consideration. For example, for a specific user such as a user with a very high billing amount or accumulated points, or a user with a high player character ranking, one user can be divided into 10 or 100 users according to their values. Minutes may be counted.

Note that the type of map is not limited to a route map, and may be a road map, a topographical map, a topographical map, a satellite photograph, or any other type of map that shows geography. It may also be a map showing facilities in a specific venue or park, such as an event venue, an exhibition hall, a theme park, an amusement park, etc. (see FIG. 12, etc., to be described later). Also, the scale of the map is not particularly limited. Some areas may be displayed. Also, for example, an area that spans multiple prefectures or municipalities, such as a range that includes specific routes (Yamanote Line, Toyoko Line, etc.) or specific roads (Kanjo Route 8, National Route 16, etc.), may be displayed. Alternatively, a relatively narrow range, such as a range within a radius of ~km from a specific point, facility, or building, may be designated and displayed. Further, the type and scale of the map may be freely changed by the user's operation.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the density of users is divided into four categories by contour lines, but the form of the distribution map may be further subdivided. The density may be changed continuously. Alternatively, the map may be divided into grid areas, and the density of users may be displayed in different colors for each grid area. Also, the density of users may be indicated by a three-dimensional shape (height of a mountain, bar graph, etc.) instead of indicating the density of users by a change in color. Also, the form of the distribution map is not limited to one using contour lines, and may be, for example, a form of a scatter diagram in which individual locations of users are plotted with dots (see FIG. 12, etc., to be described later).

Returning to FIG. 2, the enemy character appearance processing unit 13 (an example of an enemy object appearance processing unit) is configured to control one or more enemy characters with which a player character (an example of a player object) operable by the user of the mobile terminal device 3 can fight. appears at a given position on the distribution map. The position at which the enemy character appears may be set in advance at a fixed position, or may be set at a position where users are concentrated (or at a position where there are few users), depending on the distribution of users. You can change it. Also, after appearing, the enemy character may be fixed in position without moving, or may be moved along a predetermined route or a route that varies according to the distribution of users, for example. It is also possible for one or more users to become enemy characters that fight against the player characters of other users through the user's operation (declaration).

FIG. 4 shows an example of a distribution map in which enemy characters appear. In the example shown in FIG. 4, an enemy character 23 appears near the section between Hamamatsucho Station and Tamachi Station. Around the enemy character 23 , an influence area 25 (indicated by lattice hatching) is displayed by the enemy character appearance processing unit 13 . The influence area 25 indicates, for example, the range of influence of the enemy character 23 . In this embodiment, the user can make his/her own player character (not shown) fight against the enemy character 23 when positioned within the area of influence 25, and the player character can fight with the enemy character 23 when positioned outside the area of influence 25. cannot fight with the enemy character 23.

It should be noted that the size of the influence area 25 may be varied according to, for example, the strength and physical strength of the enemy character 23 . For example, by making the size of the area of influence 25 relatively large in the case of a strong enemy, a large number of users can challenge the strong enemy. Further, for example, by reducing the area of influence 25 as the physical strength of the enemy character 23 decreases due to battle, the user can judge the strength of the enemy by looking at the size of the area of influence 25, and decide whether or not to participate in the battle. can determine the behavior of

In the example shown in FIG. 4, the enemy character 23 is displayed as a monster object, but the type is not particularly limited as long as the player character is an object capable of fighting. The enemy character may be, for example, a human character, an animal character other than a human, a virtual creature character other than a human or an animal, or an object other than a creature. The same applies to the player character operated by the user.

Also, in the example shown in FIG. 4, only one enemy character 23 appears, but multiple enemies may appear. Also, instead of displaying the enemy characters as objects, they may be displayed, for example, as the distribution of enemy forces, similar to the distribution of users. In that case, the color of the distribution may be changed according to the density of the enemies and the strength of the enemies.

Returning to FIG. 2, the first area determination processing unit 15 determines that the location of each mobile terminal device 3 is within the influence area 25 of the enemy character 23 based on the location information acquired by the location information acquisition processing unit 9. Determine whether or not

The participation application determination processing unit 17 determines whether or not an application for participation in the battle with the enemy character 23 has been received from the mobile terminal device 3 existing within the area of influence 25 . The application for participation in the battle can be applied when the user is located within the area of influence 25, and is transmitted from the mobile terminal device 3 to the server 5 by the user's predetermined operation. In addition, when the location of the mobile terminal device 3 enters the influence area 25, the application for participation in the battle may be automatically performed without the user's operation.

The battle execution processing unit 19 executes a battle between the player character of the mobile terminal device 3 that has accepted the participation application and the enemy character 23 . During battle, the battle execution processing unit 19 executes attacks by the player characters of each user using weapons, items, skills, etc., and counterattacks by the enemy characters 23, and performs attacks received by both the player characters and the enemy characters 23. Gives corresponding damage. Each player character and the enemy character 23 become unable to fight, for example, when their remaining physical strength reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0). Until the enemy character 23 becomes unable to fight, the user can participate in battles one after another by moving into the area of influence 25 and applying for participation. As a result, a raid battle in which a plurality of users challenge the enemy character 23 is executed.

In addition, based on the position information after the execution of the raid battle, when it is detected that the user participating in the raid battle has left the area of influence 25, the battle may be allowed to continue as it is, or the user may leave ( retreat).

FIG. 5 shows an example of a distribution map during execution of a raid battle. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the distribution of users has moved toward the appearance position of the enemy character 23, and a new distribution of users has appeared in the vicinity of the enemy character 23. FIG. Also, due to the battle between the user and the enemy character 23 positioned within the area of influence 25, the area of influence 25 is reduced according to the damage received by the enemy character 23. FIG.

As described above, for example, when a large number of users are flocking against the enemy character 23 on the distribution map, the user can defeat the enemy character 23 relatively easily and obtain benefits (such as acquisition of items and experience points). ) and can take action toward the area. Conversely, when only a small number of users exist around the enemy character 23, it can be determined that there is a possibility that subjugation will be difficult, and action can be taken to avoid the area. In this way, the user can determine an action that is advantageous to his or her player character according to the degree of gathering of other users, etc., thereby improving strategy.

Further, as described above, in counting the density of users, specific users (for example, users with a very high billing amount or accumulated points, for example, users with high player character rankings, etc.) are counted for, for example, 10 or 100 users. In the case of counting the number of people, etc., the area with high density moves on the distribution map as the specific user moves, which plays a role of attracting other users. As a result, the particular user can appeal to other users that he took the lead in subjugating the enemy character 23, for example, and can satisfy his desire to show off. As a result, such a specific user can be restrained from leaving the game, and an incentive can be given to make the user want to continue playing the game.

In addition, the processing and the like in each processing unit described above are not limited to these examples of sharing the processing, for example, processing may be performed by a smaller number of processing units (for example, one processing unit), Moreover, it may be processed by a further subdivided processing unit. The functions of the processing units described above are implemented by a game program executed by the CPU 501 (see FIG. 16, which will be described later). may be implemented by an actual device such as an electrical circuit of Furthermore, each processing unit described above is not limited to the case where all of them are mounted on the server 5 side, and some or all of them may be mounted on the mobile terminal device 3 side.

<3. Processing Procedures Related to Raid Battles Executed by the Server>
Next, an example of a processing procedure relating to a raid battle executed by the CPU 501 of the server 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S<b>10 , the server 5 acquires the position information transmitted from each of the plurality of mobile terminal devices 3 by the position information acquisition processing unit 9 .

In step S20, the server 5 causes the distribution map generation processing unit 11 to calculate the distribution of the locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices 3 (that is, the locations of users) based on the plurality of pieces of location information acquired in step S10. Generate a distribution map represented on a map.

In step S30, the server 5 causes the enemy character appearance processing unit 13 to generate one or more enemy characters 23 with which the player character operable by the user of the mobile terminal device 3 can fight, together with the effect area 25 in step S20. displayed at a predetermined position on the distribution map.

In step S40, the first area determination processing unit 15 causes the server 5 to place the mobile terminal device 3 in the influence area 25 of the enemy character 23 that appeared in step S30, based on the position information acquired in step S10. exists. If no mobile terminal device 3 exists within the affected area 25 (step S40: NO), this flow ends. On the other hand, if at least one portable terminal device 3 exists within the influence area 25 (step S40: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S50.

In step S<b>50 , the server 5 uses the participation application determination processing unit 17 to determine whether or not an application for participation in the battle with the enemy character 23 has been received from the mobile terminal device 3 existing within the area of influence 25 . If the application for participation has not been received (step S50: NO), this flow ends. On the other hand, if the participation application has been received (step S50: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S60.

In step S<b>60 , the server 5 causes the battle execution processing unit 19 to execute a battle between the player character of the portable terminal device 3 that has accepted the participation application and the enemy character 23 . With the above, the present flow ends.

Note that the above-described processing procedure is an example, and at least part of the above procedure may be deleted or changed, or procedures other than the above may be added. Moreover, the order of at least part of the above procedures may be changed, and a plurality of procedures may be combined into a single procedure. For example, if the application for participation in the battle is automatically made when the location of the mobile terminal device 3 enters the area of influence 25 as described above, step S50 is unnecessary.

<4. Functional Configuration of Server Related to Generating Privilege According to User Distribution>
In the game according to the present embodiment, a predetermined privilege is generated in real time according to the distribution of users of the mobile terminal devices 3, and the users can obtain the privilege. Next, of the functional configurations of the server 5, an example of a functional configuration mainly related to privilege generation according to user distribution will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. FIG. In FIG. 7, the same components as those in FIG. 2 are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the server 5 includes, in addition to the location information acquisition processing unit 9 and the distribution map generation processing unit 11, a condition determination processing unit 27, a first privilege execution processing unit 29, and a distribution condition notification processing unit. It has a section 31 and a privilege generation notification processing section 33 .

The condition determination processing unit 27 determines whether or not the distribution of the locations of the mobile terminal devices 3 satisfies a predetermined distribution condition. The predetermined distribution condition is, for example, that the density of users is equal to or greater than or less than a predetermined value. Alternatively, the display on the distribution map may be displayed in a predetermined color.

It should be noted that when counting the density of users in determining the distribution condition, parameters relating to users or parameters relating to player characters may be taken into consideration. For example, for a specific user such as a user with a very high billing amount or accumulated points, or a user with a high player character ranking, one user can be divided into 10 or 100 users according to their values. It may be counted as minutes.

When the user distribution satisfies the predetermined distribution condition, the first privilege execution processing unit 29 executes a predetermined first privilege process on the terminal processing devices 3 existing in the area satisfying the distribution condition. do. The first privilege process is not particularly limited as long as it is a process in which the user or player character can obtain some kind of benefit. , gacha probability variation (such as increasing the winning probability of rare items).

The distribution condition notification processing unit 31 notifies the user of the mobile terminal device 3 of the content of the predetermined distribution condition. The mobile terminal devices 3 to be notified may be all the mobile terminal devices 3 to which the game according to the present embodiment is provided by the server 5. The target of notification may be limited, such as the terminal device 3 .

FIG. 8 shows an example of a distribution chart displaying the contents of the distribution conditions. In the example shown in FIG. 8, as the distribution condition and the first benefit, the distribution of limited gacha in areas where the number of users exceeds 100 people/ ^km2 , and the occurrence of dedicated quests in areas where the number of users exceeds 1000 people/ ^km2 . is displayed.

Note that the notification of the distribution conditions does not necessarily have to be performed on the distribution map. good.

Returning to FIG. 7, when the first privilege execution processing unit 29 executes the first privilege processing, the privilege occurrence notification processing unit 33 displays on the distribution map that the first privilege is occurring. .

FIG. 9 shows an example of a distribution chart in which occurrence of the first privilege is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 9, it is displayed that limited gacha is being distributed in a purple area (indicated by dark hatching) where the user distribution is 100 people/km ² or more, and the user distribution is 1000 people/km 2 or more. It is displayed that a dedicated quest is occurring in, for example, a red area (indicated by thick dot hatching) that is ² km or more.

As described above, since the first privilege is generated based on the distribution map that changes in real time, the user needs to act flexibly while grasping the ever-changing distribution situation in order to obtain the first privilege. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game that is continuously interesting and difficult to get tired of. Further, by announcing the contents of the first privilege, it is possible to encourage users' spontaneous actions such as calling each other to gather in a specific area. As a result, it is possible to cause a movement in the real world beyond the game, such as holding an event led by the user, and excitement among users can be expected.

In addition, as described above, in determining the distribution condition, specific users (for example, users with extremely high billing amounts or accumulated points, for example, users with high player character rankings, etc.) In the case of counting such as, the gathering of the specific users makes it easier for the first privilege to occur. As a result, the specific user can appeal to other users that he/she has contributed greatly to the generation of the first privilege, and can satisfy his or her desire to show off. As a result, such a specific user can be restrained from leaving the game, and an incentive can be given to make the user want to continue playing the game.

In addition, the processing and the like in each processing unit described above are not limited to these examples of sharing the processing, for example, processing may be performed by a smaller number of processing units (for example, one processing unit), Moreover, it may be processed by a further subdivided processing unit. The functions of the processing units described above are implemented by a game program executed by the CPU 501 (see FIG. 16, which will be described later). may be implemented by an actual device such as an electrical circuit of Furthermore, each processing unit described above is not limited to the case where all of them are mounted on the server 5 side, and some or all of them may be mounted on the mobile terminal device 3 side.

<5. Processing procedure related to privilege generation according to user distribution by server>
Next, with reference to FIG. 10, an example of a processing procedure relating to privilege generation according to user distribution, which is executed by the CPU 501 of the server 5, will be described.

Steps S110 and S120 are the same as steps S10 and S20 in FIG. 6 described above, so description thereof will be omitted.

In step S<b>130 , the server 5 uses the distribution condition notification processing unit 31 to notify the user of the mobile terminal device 3 of the content of the predetermined distribution condition for generating the first benefit.

In step S140, the server 5 uses the condition determination processing unit 27 to determine whether or not there is an area where the distribution of users satisfies the predetermined distribution condition notified in step S130. If there is no area that satisfies the distribution condition (step S140: NO), this flow ends. On the other hand, if there is an area that satisfies the distribution condition (step S140: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S150.

In step S150, the server 5 causes the first privilege execution processing unit 29 to perform the predetermined first privilege processing on the terminal processing devices 3 existing in the area satisfying the predetermined distribution condition.

In step S160, the server 5 causes the privilege occurrence notification processing unit 33 to display that the first privilege is occurring in the relevant area on the distribution map. With the above, the present flow ends.

Note that the above-described processing procedure is an example, and at least part of the above procedure may be deleted or changed, or procedures other than the above may be added. Moreover, the order of at least part of the above procedures may be changed, and a plurality of procedures may be combined into a single procedure.

<6. Functional Configuration of Server Related to Granting Benefits in Designated Area>
In the game according to the present embodiment, an area where a predetermined privilege is given is specified, and the user of the mobile terminal device 3 can obtain the privilege by moving into the area. Next, an example of the functional configuration of the server 5 that is mainly related to awarding of benefits in a designated area will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14. FIG. 11, the same components as in FIGS. 2 and 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof are omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11, the server 5 includes, in addition to the position information acquisition processing unit 9 and the distribution map generation processing unit 11, an area designation processing unit 35, a second area determination processing unit 37, a second privilege execution It has a processing unit 39 and a specific content notification processing unit 41 .

As described above, the distribution map generation processing unit 11 maps the distribution of the locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices 3 (that is, the locations of users) based on the plurality of pieces of location information acquired by the location information acquisition processing unit 9. Generate the distribution map shown above. At this time, the distribution map generation processing unit 11 may generate the distribution map so that the color of the distribution changes based on the parameters related to the user of the mobile terminal device 3 or the parameters related to the player character. The user-related parameters are, for example, the amount charged to the user if the game is a paid game, or the total points the user has acquired so far in the game. Parameters related to the player character are, for example, the level, strength, ability, ranking, etc. of the player character.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the distribution chart. In the example shown in FIG. 12, for example, a distribution is shown in which the locations of individual users are plotted as dots on a map representing facilities (stages, booths, product sales, etc.) within an event site. In this example, users ranked 10th or higher (1st to 10th) in the player character ranking are shown in red (black), and users ranking 100th or higher (11th to 100th) are purple (indicated by dark dot hatching). , users ranked 1000 or higher are colored blue (indicated by diagonal hatching), and users ranked lower than 1000 are colored white, for example.

In addition, in the above-described distribution map, information regarding users and player characters, such as user avatars and names of player characters, may be displayed. Alternatively, when a specific user is specified by touching or the like in the distribution map, the information about the user may be displayed.

In addition, from the viewpoint of personal information protection, in order to prevent the position display of individuals from being too accurate in the distribution map, for example, position information may be shifted within a predetermined range, dummy position information may be used, and position information may be displayed. Dummy processing may be performed, such as updating the display after a predetermined period of time instead of in real time (for example, displaying the distribution based on position information from one hour ago).

Returning to FIG. 11, the area designation processor 35 designates a specific area on the distribution map. The specified area may be set in advance as a fixed area, or may be changed according to the distribution of users, such as specifying an area where users are concentrated (or an area where there are almost no users). may

The second area determination processing unit 37 determines whether the location of each mobile terminal device 3 is specified by the area designation processing unit 35 based on a plurality of pieces of location information acquired by the location information acquisition processing unit 9 described above. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of the area (privilege area 43 described later).

The second privilege execution processing unit 39 executes predetermined second privilege processing for the terminal processing device 3 when the mobile terminal device 3 is located within a specific area. The second privilege process is not particularly limited as long as it is a process in which the user or player character can obtain some kind of benefit. , gacha probability variation (such as increasing the winning probability of rare items).

The specific content notification processing unit 41 notifies the user of the portable terminal device 3 of the content of the second privilege processing. The mobile terminal devices 3 to be notified may be all the mobile terminal devices 3 existing in the event venue, or mobile terminals existing in a specific area (such as a product sales area) depending on the content of the second privilege processing, for example. The target of notification may be limited, for example, to the device 3 .

FIG. 13 shows an example of a distribution chart displaying the contents of the second privilege processing. In the example shown in FIG. 13, as the second privilege, a privilege of giving a limited item to users existing before the event stage is displayed.

Note that the content of the benefits does not necessarily have to be notified on the distribution map. good.

FIG. 14 shows an example of a distribution diagram in which users move to the front of the event stage due to the notification of the content of the second privilege. As shown in FIG. 14 , a privilege area 43 is displayed as a range to which the second privilege is granted, and limited items are granted to users present within the privilege area 43 . In this way, the user can be guided before the event stage. It should be noted that, similarly to FIG. 9 described above, in FIG. 14, it may be displayed that the limited item is being given.

As described above, it is possible to guide users to a specific area. It is possible, for example, to guide the user according to the organizer's intention, such as wanting the user to leave the place. In this case, since only the user who wants the privilege should obey, the guidance has no compulsory force, and the user can freely choose whether or not to participate.

Further, on the distribution map, it is possible to identify specific users, such as users with very high billing amounts or accumulated points, or users with very strong player objects and high rankings. As a result, the user can determine that the given second privilege is very valuable when the specific user moves to the specified area on the distribution map, and can take action toward the specified area. . Conversely, if the specific user does not move to the specified area, it can be determined that the second privilege to be given is not very attractive and the user can take action not to move to the specified area. In this way, one's own behavior can be determined according to the distribution of other users.

In addition, the processing and the like in each processing unit described above are not limited to these examples of sharing the processing, for example, processing may be performed by a smaller number of processing units (for example, one processing unit), Moreover, it may be processed by a further subdivided processing unit. The functions of the processing units described above are implemented by a game program executed by the CPU 501 (see FIG. 16, which will be described later). may be implemented by an actual device such as an electrical circuit of Furthermore, each processing unit described above is not limited to the case where all of them are mounted on the server 5 side, and some or all of them may be mounted on the mobile terminal device 3 side.

<7. Processing procedure related to privilege grant in designated area executed by server>
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, an example of a processing procedure relating to awarding of a privilege in a designated area executed by the CPU 501 of the server 5 will be described.

Steps S210 and S220 are the same as steps S10 and S20 in FIG. 6 described above, so description thereof will be omitted.

In step S230, the server 5 causes the area designation processing unit 35 to designate a specific area on the distribution map in which the second privilege is to be generated.

In step S<b>240 , the server 5 notifies the user of the mobile terminal device 3 of the content of the second privilege by the specific content notification processing unit 41 .

In step S250, the server 5 causes the second area determination processing unit 37 to determine whether or not the mobile terminal device 3 exists within the area specified in step S230 based on the location information acquired in step S210. judge. If there is not even one mobile terminal device 3 within the specified area (step S250: NO), this flow ends. On the other hand, if at least one mobile terminal device 3 exists within the designated area 25 (step S250: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S260.

In step S260, the server 5 causes the second privilege execution processing section 39 to execute the second privilege processing for the terminal processing devices 3 existing within the specified area. With the above, the present flow ends.

Note that the above-described processing procedure is an example, and at least part of the above procedure may be deleted or changed, or procedures other than the above may be added. Moreover, the order of at least part of the above procedures may be changed, and a plurality of procedures may be combined into a single procedure.

<8. Server hardware configuration>
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, an example of the hardware configuration of the server 5 that implements each processing unit implemented by the program executed by the CPU 501 described above will be described. Note that the mobile terminal device 3 may have the same hardware configuration.

As shown in FIG. 16, the server 5 includes, for example, a CPU 501, a ROM 503, a RAM 505, a GPU 506, a dedicated integrated circuit 507 built for a specific application such as an ASIC or FPGA, an input device 513, It has an output device 515 , a recording device 517 , a drive 519 , a connection port 521 and a communication device 523 . These components are connected to each other via a bus 509, an input/output interface 511, etc. so as to be able to transmit signals to each other.

A game program can be recorded in, for example, the ROM 503, the RAM 505, the recording device 517, or the like.

In addition, the game program is temporarily or permanently (non-temporarily) recorded on a removable recording medium 525 such as a magnetic disk such as a flexible disk, an optical disk such as various CDs, MO disks, and DVDs, and a semiconductor memory. You can also keep it. Such a recording medium 525 can also be provided as so-called package software. In this case, the game programs recorded on these recording media 525 may be read by the drive 519 and recorded on the recording device 517 via the input/output interface 511, the bus 509, or the like.

Also, the game program can be recorded in, for example, a download site, another computer, another recording device, or the like (not shown). In this case, the game program is transferred via a network NW such as LAN or Internet, and the communication device 523 receives this program. The program received by the communication device 523 may be recorded in the recording device 517 via the input/output interface 511, the bus 509, or the like.

Also, the game program can be recorded in an appropriate externally connected device 527, for example. In this case, the game program may be transferred via an appropriate connection port 521 and recorded in the recording device 517 via the input/output interface 511, bus 509, or the like.

Then, the CPU 501 executes various processes according to the programs recorded in the recording device 517, thereby realizing the processes by the position information acquisition processing unit 9, the distribution map generation processing unit 11, and the like. At this time, the CPU 501 may, for example, directly read out the program from the recording device 517 and execute it, or may execute it after temporarily loading it into the RAM 505 . Furthermore, when the CPU 501 receives a program via the communication device 523 , the drive 519 or the connection port 521 , for example, the received program may be directly executed without being recorded in the recording device 517 .

In addition to signals input from the touch panel 7 of each mobile terminal device 3 via the network NW, the CPU 501 also responds to signals and information input from the input device 513 such as a mouse, keyboard, and microphone as necessary. Various types of processing may be performed based on this.

The GPU 506 performs processing for image display such as rendering processing in accordance with instructions from the CPU 501 .

Then, the CPU 501 and the GPU 506 output the result of executing the above processing to the touch panel 7 of each mobile terminal device 3 via the network NW, and if necessary, for example, an audio output unit such as a speaker or headphone (Fig. not shown), output from output device 515 . Furthermore, the CPU 501 and GPU 506 may transmit this processing result via the communication device 523 or the connection port 521 as necessary, or record it in the recording device 517 or recording medium 525 .

<9. Effect of Embodiment>
The game program of the present embodiment comprises a server 5, a location information acquisition processing unit 9 that acquires location information from each of the plurality of mobile terminal devices 3, a distribution of locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices 3 based on the location information. on a map to generate a distribution map generation processing unit 11.

As a result, when cooperative play is performed by a plurality of users in an online game, the user can grasp how other users have gathered, how they have participated in a cooperative play event, and the like by referring to the distribution map. As a result, the action of one's own player character can be determined in accordance with the situation of other users, thereby improving strategy. In addition, since the situation of other users can be known, the sense of solidarity and excitement in the cooperative play increases, so that the interest can be improved.

In addition, particularly in this embodiment, the game program causes the server 5 to cause one or more enemy characters 23 that can be fought by a player character operable by the user of the mobile terminal device 3 to appear at predetermined positions on the distribution map. an enemy character appearance processing unit 13; a first area determination processing unit 15 that determines whether or not the position of the mobile terminal device 3 is within the influence area 25 of the enemy character 23 based on position information; A participation application determination processing unit 17 for determining whether or not an application for participation in a battle with an enemy character 23 has been received from an existing mobile terminal device 3; It further functions as a battle execution processing unit 19 that executes a battle.

As a result, for example, when performing a so-called raid battle in which a plurality of users challenge a single strong enemy character 23, the user can, for example, see a large number of users flocking against the enemy character 23 on the distribution map. can be subjugated relatively easily and benefits can be obtained (acquisition of items and experience points, etc.), and you can take action toward the area. Conversely, when only a small number of users exist around the enemy character 23, it can be determined that there is a possibility that subjugation will be difficult, and action can be taken to avoid the area. In this way, the user can determine an action that is advantageous to his or her player character according to the degree of gathering of other users, etc., thereby improving strategy.

Further, particularly in this embodiment, the game program includes the server 5, the condition determination processing unit 27 for determining whether or not the distribution of the locations of the mobile terminal devices 3 satisfies a predetermined distribution condition, is further functioned as a first privilege execution processing unit 29 that executes a predetermined first privilege processing to the terminal processing devices 3 existing in the area that satisfies the distribution condition.

According to this embodiment, since the privilege is generated based on the distribution map that changes in real time, the user needs to act flexibly while grasping the constantly changing distribution situation in order to obtain the predetermined privilege. . Therefore, it is possible to realize a game that is continuously interesting and difficult to get tired of.

Further, particularly in this embodiment, the game program causes the server 5 to further function as a distribution condition notification processing unit 31 that notifies the user of the mobile terminal device 3 of the content of the predetermined distribution condition.

As a result, it is possible to promote spontaneous actions of users, such as calling each other to gather in a specific area. As a result, it is possible to cause a movement in the real world beyond the game, such as holding an event led by the user, and excitement among users can be expected. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the game program causes the server 5 to perform privilege occurrence notification processing for displaying on the distribution map that the first privilege is occurring when the predetermined first privilege processing is executed. It further functions as a part 33 .

As a result, the user can grasp the occurrence status of the first privilege in real time. For example, when the first privilege occurs at a place near the current position, the user can easily obtain the privilege, so he or she can head to the area. , even at a place away from the current position, when a desired privilege is occurring, the user can take actions such as quickly moving to the area and surely obtaining the privilege. In this way, the user can decide his/her own action according to the occurrence status of the first privilege, so that the strategy and interest can be further improved.

In addition, particularly in this embodiment, the game program configures the server 5 with an area designation processing unit 35 that designates a specific area on the distribution map, and based on the position information, the location of the mobile terminal device 3 in the specific area. A second area determination processing unit 37 for determining whether or not the location of the mobile terminal device 3 is within the range, and a predetermined second privilege for the terminal processing device 3 when the location of the mobile terminal device 3 is within the range of the specific area It further functions as a second privilege execution processing unit 39 that executes processing.

This makes it possible to guide users to a specific area. The user can be guided according to the intention. In this case, since only the user who wants the privilege should obey, the guidance has no compulsory force, and the user can freely choose whether or not to participate.

Further, particularly in the present embodiment, the game program causes the server 5 to further function as a privilege content notification processing unit 41 that notifies the user of the mobile terminal device 3 of the content of the second privilege processing.

Thereby, it is possible to further enhance the effect of promoting the user's spontaneous action and guiding the user to the predetermined area. In addition, since the user can grasp the contents of the privilege in advance, the user can decide in advance whether or not to participate. Therefore, user convenience can be improved.

Moreover, particularly in this embodiment, the distribution map generation processing unit 11 generates the distribution map so that the color of the distribution changes based on the density of the locations of the mobile terminal devices 3 .

As a result, the visibility of the density in the distribution map can be improved, so that the user can grasp at a glance how other users have gathered, how they have participated in the cooperative play event, and the like.

In addition, particularly in the present embodiment, the distribution map generation processing unit 11 generates a distribution map so that the color of the distribution changes based on parameters related to the user of the mobile terminal device 3 or parameters related to player characters that can be operated by the user. .

As a result, on the distribution map, it is possible to identify specific users, such as users with extremely high billing amounts and accumulated points, and users with extremely strong player characters and high rankings. This allows the user to determine his/her own behavior while referring to the influential specific user behavior. This will further improve your strategy.

<10. Modifications, etc.>
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist and technical idea of the present invention.

For example, a scatter diagram-like distribution diagram in which individual locations of users are plotted with dots as shown in FIG. 12 may be applied to the raid battles shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and the like. In this case, for example, the above-described specific users (for example, users with extremely high billing amounts or accumulated points, for example, users with high player character rankings, etc.) exist around the enemy character 23 on the distribution map. If you do, you can take action toward the area, judging that subjugation is possible relatively easily and benefits can be obtained (acquisition of items and experience points, etc.). Conversely, when the specific user does not exist around the enemy character 23, it can be determined that there is a possibility that subjugation will be difficult, and action can be taken to avoid the area. This will further improve your strategy.

In addition to the methods already described above, the methods according to the above-described embodiments and modifications may be appropriately combined and used. In addition, although not exemplified one by one, the above-described embodiment and each modified example can be implemented with various modifications within the scope not departing from the spirit thereof.

3 mobile terminal device 5 server (information processing device)
9 position information acquisition processing unit 11 distribution map generation processing unit 13 enemy character appearance processing unit (enemy object appearance processing unit)
15 first area determination processing unit 17 participation application determination processing unit 19 battle execution processing unit 23 enemy character (enemy object)
25 influence area 27 condition determination processing unit 29 first privilege execution processing unit 31 distribution condition notification processing unit 33 privilege occurrence notification processing unit 35 area designation processing unit 37 second area determination processing unit 39 second privilege execution processing unit 41 privilege content notification Processing unit 525 recording medium

Claims (5)

information processing equipment,
a location information acquisition processing unit that acquires location information from each of a plurality of mobile terminal devices;
a distribution map generation processing unit that generates a distribution map representing the distribution of the locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices on a map based on the position information;
a condition determination processing unit that determines whether the distribution of the locations of the mobile terminal devices satisfies a predetermined distribution condition;
a first privilege execution processing unit that, when the distribution satisfies the predetermined distribution condition, executes a predetermined first privilege processing on the mobile terminal devices existing in the area satisfying the distribution condition;
functioning as a privilege occurrence notification processing unit that displays on the distribution map that a first privilege corresponding to the first privilege processing is occurring when the predetermined first privilege processing is executed;
game program. information processing equipment,
a location information acquisition processing unit that acquires location information from each of a plurality of mobile terminal devices;
a distribution map generation processing unit that generates a distribution map representing the distribution of the locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices on a map based on the position information;
function as
The distribution map generation processing unit
generating the distribution map so that the color of the distribution changes based on the density of the locations of the mobile terminal devices; counting the density of the mobile terminal devices so as to vary based on a parameter related to the user-operable player object;
game program. 3. A recording medium readable by an information processing device, recording the game program according to claim 1 or 2 . A game processing method executed by an information processing device,
obtaining location information from each of a plurality of mobile terminal devices;
generating a distribution map representing the distribution of locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices on a map based on the location information;
a step of determining whether the distribution of the locations of the mobile terminal devices satisfies a predetermined distribution condition;
a step of, when the distribution satisfies the predetermined distribution condition, performing a predetermined first privilege process on the mobile terminal devices present in the area satisfying the distribution condition;
displaying on the distribution map that a first privilege corresponding to the first privilege processing is occurring when the predetermined first privilege processing is executed;
A game processing method comprising: A game processing method executed by an information processing device,
obtaining location information from each of a plurality of mobile terminal devices;
generating a distribution map representing the distribution of locations of the plurality of mobile terminal devices on a map based on the location information;
has
In the step of generating the distribution map,
generating the distribution map so that the color of the distribution changes based on the density of the locations of the mobile terminal devices; counting the density of the mobile terminal devices so as to vary based on a parameter related to the user-operable player object;
Game processing method.

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