JP7280091B2 - Program and game system - Google Patents

Description

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

SNS services such as LINE (registered trademark), Facebook (registered trademark), and Twitter (registered trademark) use stamp images as communication tools. By using the stamp image, the user can convey the message that the user wants to convey to other users by using the character's picture or lines drawn on the stamp image. As a game system using such a stamp image, there is a conventional technique disclosed in Patent Document 1. Patent Literature 1 discloses that in a multiplayer game, when each player puts a stamp image on the game screen, an input of a game command associated with the stamp image is accepted. Specifically, when a player selects a stamp image pasted by another player, input of a command associated with that stamp image is accepted.

JP 2018-102609 A

However, the prior art of Patent Document 1 uses a stamp image to instruct other players to act in a multiplayer game. For this reason, opportunities for players to use stamp images for game progress are limited, and stamp images are not used frequently. In addition, in this conventional technology, input of game commands is only accepted individually for each stamp image, and the content of game commands is not affected by the relationship with other stamp images pasted on the game screen. I didn't. In other words, the player can input the intended game command by pasting only one stamp image. For this reason, it has not been possible to effectively motivate the player to paste the stamp image on the game screen.

According to some aspects of the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a program, a game system, and the like that can effectively motivate the use of stamp images in a game.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a receiving unit that receives an operation input from a player, a game processing unit that processes a game played by the player and generates a game effect for a game object, and an image of the game object. a display processing unit that performs display processing of a game screen to be displayed, wherein the display processing unit displays the stamp image on the game screen when the player performs an operation input to instruct placement of the stamp image. Arrangement and display processing is performed, and when a plurality of the stamp images are arranged on the game screen, the game processing unit determines the degree of matching of the types of the plurality of stamp images, and determines the degree of matching of the types of the stamp images. The present invention relates to a game system that performs the process of generating the game effect according to the Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, stamp images that function as communication means can be effectively used to generate various game effects. Then, in one aspect of the present disclosure, a game effect generation process is performed according to the matching degree of the types of the plurality of stamp images. Therefore, it is possible to effectively motivate the player to use the stamp image in the game, thereby improving the amusement, strategy, etc. of the game.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the stamp image may be an image representing a stamp that visually or audibly conveys message information.

By doing so, it is possible to realize a game that effectively utilizes the function of transmitting message information using a stamp image.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, a game effect is associated in advance with the stamp image, and the game processing unit converts the content of the game effect in advance associated with the stamp image into the type of game effect. A change process may be performed according to the degree of matching.

In this way, it becomes possible to change the content of the game effects associated with the stamp images in accordance with the matching degree of the types of the stamp images, thereby generating various game effects based on the stamp images. becomes possible.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the game processing unit determines the degree of matching of stamp types for a plurality of the stamp images associated with the same or the same system of game effects, and determines the degree of matching of the stamp types. Alternatively, the game effect generating process may be performed.

In this way, a plurality of stamp images associated with the same or the same series of game effects are subjected to the process of determining the degree of matching of the stamp types, and the game effect corresponding to the degree of matching of the stamp types is generated. It becomes possible to let

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the game processing unit may perform a process of changing the content of the game effect of the same or the same system according to the degree of matching of the stamp types.

In this way, even if the stamp images are associated with the same or the same system of game effects, the content of the same or the same system of game effects can be changed according to the matching degree of the types. Therefore, it is possible to generate various game effects using the stamp image.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the game processing unit determines a degree of irregularity in the types of the plurality of stamp images as the degree of coincidence of the types, and performs the process of generating the game effect according to the degree of irregularity in the types. you can go

In this way, the player actively collects stamp images of different types, and can effectively motivate the player to collect many stamp images and use them in the game. .

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the game processing unit may perform the process of generating the game effect according to the number of the stamp images for which the matching degree of the type satisfies a given condition.

In this way, it is possible to realize the process of generating a game effect that reflects the number of stamp images whose type matching degree satisfies a given condition.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the game processing unit determines the degree of matching of the types for the plurality of stamp images arranged within a given determination time, and determines whether the game Effect generation processing may be performed.

In this way, the process of judging whether the types of stamp images match each other can be performed within a finite period of judgment time, and the processing load of the process of judging the degree of matching between types increases unnecessarily. can be prevented.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit may perform a process of hiding the stamp image placed by another player from the player until the determination time elapses.

By doing so, it is possible to hide the stamp images placed by other players from the player until the determination time elapses, thereby improving the fun and strategy of the game.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit displays the stamp image placed by the other player if the degree of matching of the types satisfies a given condition before the determination time elapses. may be displayed on the player.

In this way, the player places his/her own stamp image on the game screen without seeing the stamp images placed by other players until the degree of matching of the types of stamp images satisfies a given condition. However, when the type matching degree satisfies a given condition, it becomes possible to see the contents of the stamp images of other players placed on the game screen.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the game processing unit processes a multiplayer game played by a plurality of players, and the display processing unit displays a plurality of stamp images instructed to be arranged by the plurality of players. The game processing unit may perform the process of generating the game effect according to the matching degree of the types of the plurality of stamp images instructed to be arranged by the plurality of players.

In this way, in a multiplayer game, it is determined whether the types of the plurality of stamp images instructed to be arranged by a plurality of players match each other, and the game effect is generated. can be improved.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit performs a process of displaying a first stamp image for which placement has been instructed by a first player among the plurality of players and a second stamp image for which placement has been instructed by a second player. and the game processing unit determines the matching degree of the types of the first stamp image and the second stamp image, and performs the game effect generating process according to the matching degree of the types. good too.

In this way, it is possible to judge whether the types of stamp images placed by each of the plurality of players participating in the multi-player game match, and to generate a game effect according to the degree of matching of the types. It is possible to improve the fun, strategy, etc. of the multiplayer game.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the first player is a player who can act in the game, the second player is a player who cannot act in the game, and the game processing unit is the degree of matching between the type of the first stamp image placed by the first player in the actionable state and the second stamp image placed by the second player in the inactive state; may be determined, and the process for generating the game effect may be performed according to the degree of matching of the types.

In this way, when the first player playing the multi-play game becomes ready to act and the second player becomes unable to act, the game effect of the stamp image reflects each of these states. generation processing can be realized.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit displays a list of stamp images owned by the player, and changes the display mode of the list display according to the stamp images arranged on the game screen. may

In this way, the player can efficiently select, for example, a stamp image or the like that is advantageous in determining whether the types match, from the displayed list, and arrange them on the game screen, thereby improving the user's convenience. can improve.

Further, in one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit displays a stamp image that satisfies a given condition in terms of the degree of matching of the type with respect to the stamp image arranged by another player, if the player does not own the stamp image, A display process may be performed to cause the player to acquire the stamp image that is not owned.

In this way, the player can obtain stamp images that are not owned by the player and place the obtained stamp images on the game screen, thereby making it possible, for example, to proceed with the game in an advantageous manner in determining whether the types match. , the convenience of the player can be improved.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit may perform display processing of information related to stamp images owned by other players.

In this way, the player can easily grasp the information about the owned stamp images of other players, and the user's convenience can be improved.

1(A) to 1(E) are explanatory diagrams of a hardware device that implements the game system of this embodiment. An example of the configuration of the game system of the present embodiment. Examples of stamp images. An example of a game screen in this embodiment. An example of a game screen in this embodiment. An example of a game screen in this embodiment. An example of a game screen in this embodiment. Example of stamp information. Example of game effect information. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for arranging stamp images on a game screen; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of arrangement of stamp images by a player in an actionable state and a player in an action-impossible state; Explanatory diagram of the arrangement of stamp images on the normal game screen specific period game screen. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of the present embodiment using the positional relationship of stamp images; 14A to 14C are explanatory diagrams of the positional relationship of stamp images. 15(A) to 15(C) are explanatory diagrams of the positional relationship according to the degree of overlapping of stamp images. Explanatory diagram of an example of application to a multiplayer game. Explanatory diagram of an example of application to a multiplayer game. 18A to 18C are explanatory diagrams of the positional relationship between stamp images and game objects. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; 22(A) and 22(B) are explanatory diagrams of the allowable time. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of the present embodiment using the matching degree of stamp image types; 24(A) to 24(C) are explanatory diagrams of how the types of stamp images match. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; 29(A) to 29(D) are explanatory diagrams of stamp images to be used for determination of degree of coincidence of types. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of processing for changing the display mode of the list display of stamp images; An example of a screen prompting you to purchase a stamp image that you do not own. An example of a screen displaying stamp information of other players.

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in this embodiment are essential configuration requirements.

1. Game System First, a hardware device that implements the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1(A) to 1(E).

In FIG. 1A, a server system 500 (information processing system) is connected to terminal devices TM1 to TMn via a network 510 for communication. For example, the server system 500 is a host, and the terminal devices TM1-TMn are clients. The game system and its processing of this embodiment may be realized by the server system 500, or may be realized by the terminal devices TM1 to TMn. Alternatively, it may be realized by distributed processing of the server system 500 and the terminal devices TM1 to TMn.

The game system and processing of this embodiment can also be realized by a blockchain technique. For example, a program called a smart contract that can be executed on Ethereum may be used to execute each process of the game system of this embodiment. In this case, the terminals TM1-TMn are connected peer-to-peer. Various types of information such as game information communicated between the terminal devices TM1 to TMn are transferred using blockchain. Note that each of the terminal devices TM1 to TMn is hereinafter referred to as a terminal device TM as appropriate.

The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or a plurality of servers (management server, game server, billing server, service providing server, content distribution server, authentication server, database server, communication server, etc.). This server system 500 can provide various services for operating community websites and online games, manage data necessary for game execution, and distribute client programs and various data. As a result, for example, the terminal device TM, which is a user terminal, accesses the server system 500 in order to use SNS (Social Networking Service) and the like, and the online game provided by the server system 500, such as a social game or a household game, can be accessed. It is possible to play network games such as

The network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or a wireless LAN. Communication networks such as networks, cable networks, and wireless LANs can be included. Also, the communication method may be wired or wireless.

The terminal device TM (player terminal) is, for example, a terminal having a network connection function (Internet connection function). Examples of these terminal devices TM include a portable communication terminal (smartphone, mobile phone) shown in FIG. 1B, a portable game device shown in FIG. 1C, and a home-use game device shown in FIG. (stationary type) or various devices such as an arcade game device shown in FIG. 1(E) can be used. Alternatively, an information processing device such as a personal computer (PC) or a tablet computer may be used as the terminal device TM. Alternatively, a wearable device (HMD, watch-type device, etc.) that is worn on the player's head or arm may be used as the terminal device TM.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the game system of this embodiment. Note that the configuration of the game system is not limited to that shown in FIG. 2, and various modifications such as omitting some of its components (each part) or adding other components are possible. Also, the game realized by the game system of this embodiment may be a single-play game or a multi-play game. Also, the game genre is not particularly limited, and can be applied to various games such as action games, RPGs, fighting games, shooting games, competition games, rhythm games, and puzzle games. In the case of a battle game, it may be a one-to-one battle or a many-to-many battle. Alternatively, it may be a one-to-many (one-to-many enemy) battle or a many-to-one (a plurality of allies against a plurality of enemies) battle. Also, the opponent may be another player or an NPC (Non Player Character). For example, it may be a game in which a plurality of players form a party and cooperate to fight against NPC enemies. Also, instead of the player operating the character, AI (Artificial Intelligence) may operate the player's character. The AI-operated characters on the player side may be all or some of them. For example, the operation of arranging the stamp image may be an operation by an AI player.

The game system includes a processing section 100 , an operation section 160 , a storage section 170 , a display section 190 , a sound output section 192 , an I/F section 194 and a communication section 196 .

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs reception processing, game processing, management processing, display processing, or sound processing based on various information, programs, operation information, or the like stored in the storage unit 170 (database). .

Each process (each function) of this embodiment performed by each part of the processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor (a processor including hardware). For example, each process of this embodiment can be implemented by a processor that operates based on information such as a program and a memory that stores information such as the program. In the processor, for example, the function of each section may be implemented by separate hardware, or the function of each section may be implemented by integrated hardware. For example, a processor includes hardware, which may include circuitry for processing digital signals and/or circuitry for processing analog signals. For example, the processor can be composed of one or more circuit devices (such as ICs) or one or more circuit elements (such as resistors and capacitors) mounted on a circuit board. The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to the CPU, and various processors such as GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. Alternatively, the processor may be a hardware circuit based on ASIC. The processor may also include amplifier circuits, filter circuits, and the like that process analog signals. The memory (storage unit 170) may be a semiconductor memory such as SRAM or DRAM, or may be a register. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk device (HDD) or an optical storage device such as an optical disk device. For example, the memory stores computer-readable instructions, and the processes (functions) of each part of the processing unit 100 are realized by executing the instructions by the processor. The instruction here may be an instruction set that constitutes a program, or may be an instruction that instructs a hardware circuit of a processor to operate.

The processing unit 100 includes a reception unit 102 , a game processing unit 104 , a management unit 112 , a display processing unit 120 and a sound processing unit 130 . The game processing section 104 includes a determination section 106 and a game effect processing section 108 .

The reception unit 102 performs various reception processes. For example, processing for receiving an operation input from the player is performed. The game processing unit 104 performs various game processes for the player to play the game. Game processing includes, for example, processing for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, processing for progressing a started game, processing for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, or calculating a game result. processing, etc. The game processing unit 104 executes game processing based on game information such as game data and game programs stored in the game information storage unit 172 .

Taking a browser game as an example, the game processing unit 104 controls the progress of the game for each player by managing user information for each player. User information of the player is stored in the user information storage unit 176 . For example, the game processing unit 104 causes the terminal device to display a web page that constitutes a website that provides a game service in response to a request from the terminal device. Specifically, a web page is displayed by a web browser provided in the terminal device. When the hyperlink of the displayed web page is selected by the player, the game processing unit 104 transmits new HTML data corresponding to the hyperlink to the terminal device, and the terminal device displays the web page based on the new HTML data. Is displayed. As described above, the web pages are sequentially provided to the terminal device by the game processing unit 104 according to the player's operation, so that the game can be progressed based on the player's operation on the terminal device.

The management unit 112 performs, for example, player authentication processing. For example, a terminal device is used to authenticate a player who has logged in. This authentication processing is performed based on, for example, a password or account information entered by the player. The management unit 112 also performs various billing processes. For example, it performs charging determination processing, charging data creation processing, storage processing, and the like. The management unit 112 also performs various management processes. For example, it performs management processing of various services and management processing of various information.

For example, a player obtains an account by carrying out a predetermined procedure in order to use services provided by the server system 500 or the like shown in FIG. 1(A). By entering the password associated with the acquired account and logging in, the player can play network games such as social games, use services on game sites, online shopping for items, etc., and send messages between players. You will be able to use various services such as exchanging and registering friend players. The management unit 112 also manages such player account information.

The display processing unit 120 performs processing for displaying an image on the display unit 190 . For example, image generation data (HTML data or the like) for generating the image is generated. The sound processing unit 130 performs processing for outputting sound from the sound output unit 192 . For example, it generates sound generation data for generating the sound (voice, game sound, effect sound).

The operation unit 160 is for the player (user) to input various information such as operation information, and its functions include operation buttons, direction keys, analog sticks, levers, various sensors (angular velocity sensor, acceleration sensor, etc.), a microphone, or a touch panel display. When a touch panel type display is used, the touch panel serving as the operation section 160 and the display section 190 serving as a display are provided integrally.

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disk device, or the like. Storage unit 170 includes game information storage unit 172 , stamp information storage unit 174 , and user information storage unit 176 . The game information storage unit 172 stores game information such as game programs and game data. The stamp information storage unit 174 stores stamp information, which is information about stamps. For example, information about the picture of the stamp, words, the category to which the stamp belongs, or the game effect associated with the stamp is stored as the stamp information. The user information storage unit 176 stores personal information (name, sex, date of birth, e-mail address, etc.) of a player who is a user as user information. For example, player account information (user ID) is also stored as user information. For example, billing information to be billed is associated with each account information (user ID) of each player.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disc, HDD, semiconductor memory, or the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . In this information storage medium 180, a program (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part) for functioning a computer (a device having an operation part, a processing part, a storage part, and an output part) as each part of the present embodiment is stored. I can remember.

The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

An I/F (interface) unit 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and its function can be realized by an ASIC for I/F processing. The portable information storage medium 195 is used by the player to store various types of information, and is a storage device that retains the storage of this information even when the power is not supplied. The portable information storage medium 195 can be implemented by an IC card (memory card), USB memory, magnetic card, or the like.

The communication unit 196 (communication interface) communicates with an external device, and its function can be realized by hardware such as communication ASIC or communication processor, or communication firmware.

Note that programs (data) for causing a computer to function as each part of this embodiment are stored in the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) from the information storage medium of the server system (host device) via the network and communication unit 196. may be distributed. The use of information storage media by such server systems can also be included within the scope of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game system of this embodiment includes a reception unit 102, a game processing unit 104, and a display processing unit 120. FIG.

The receiving unit 102 performs processing for receiving an operation input from the player. That is, it performs interface processing for the player's operation input. For example, when the player uses the operation unit 160 to input operation information, the reception unit 102 performs processing for receiving the input operation information. Various types of processing such as game processing are executed based on the received operation information.

The game processing unit 104 processes the game played by the player, and generates game effects for game objects. For example, the process of progressing the game played by the player is performed, and when the condition for generating the game effect is satisfied, the process of generating the game effect for the game object is performed. A game object is an object displayed in a game image generated by game processing. For example, a game image is composed of images of a plurality of game objects. A game object is, for example, an object such as a character, background, or item that appears in a game. A character object is a mobile object that moves in the game space, such as a person, a robot, a monster, an animal, a car, a train, an airplane, a ship, or the like. Background objects are objects representing maps (terrain), buildings, courses (roads), mazes, spectator seats, mountains, trees, walls, water surfaces, and the like. Item objects are objects that represent tools, treasure chests, weapons, armor, equipment, parts, or the like used in the game. Items are used to activate special effects in the game, increase a character's attack power and defense power, recover a character's physical strength, and strengthen and evolve a character. The stamp image of this embodiment is distinguished from such items. A game effect is one that changes a game parameter used for game processing, generates a game event, or changes a player's game situation. A game parameter is a parameter set for a game object such as a character, such as attack power, defense power, endurance, hit points, magic points, or level. An event is, for example, an event that occurs in relation to a game object, such as an event that branches the progress of the game or changes the progress of the game. The game situation includes the player's game results, game level, game play, game progress, map and environment of the game, and characters used in the game by the player.

The display processing unit 120 performs display processing of a game screen on which images of game objects are displayed. For example, the display processing unit 120 performs processing for displaying a game screen on the display unit 190 . The game screen is a screen used by the player to play the game. For example, when the player is playing the game, a game image composed of images of a plurality of game objects is displayed on the display unit 190 as the game screen.

Then, the display processing unit 120 performs processing for arranging and displaying the stamp images. For example, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of arranging and displaying the stamp image on the game screen when the player inputs an instruction to arrange the stamp image. Specifically, when the player inputs an instruction to place a stamp image, the display processing unit 120 arranges and displays the stamp image at the position indicated by the player's placement instruction on the game screen. process. For example, the receiving unit 102 receives an operation input of a stamp image arrangement instruction by the player. The operation input for the placement instruction may be an operation input that only instructs to place the stamp image. In this case, the display processing unit 120 arranges the stamp image in a given area such as a stamp arrangement area, or arranges the stamp image at an arbitrary position on the game screen. Alternatively, the operation input for the placement instruction may be an instruction to place the stamp image and an operation input to instruct the placement position of the stamp image on the game screen. In this case, the display processing unit 120 arranges the stamp image at the instructed arrangement position on the game screen such as the game image. Note that the arrangement of the stamp images is not limited to the arrangement of the stamp images on the two-dimensional game screen. For example, by arranging a stamp object corresponding to the stamp in a three-dimensional object space, which is a virtual space, the game screen on which the stamp image is arranged may be displayed.

Then, the game processing unit 104 determines the positional relationship between the stamp images when the stamp images are arranged on the game screen, and performs a game effect generating process according to the positional relationship. Alternatively, the game processing unit 104 determines the positional relationship between the stamp image and the game object on the game screen, and performs processing for generating a game effect according to the positional relationship. The determination unit 106 performs the positional relationship determination process, and the game effect processing unit 108 performs the game effect generation process according to the positional relationship. The arrangement of the plurality of stamp images on the game screen may be the arrangement by a plurality of players in a multi-play game, or may be the arrangement by a single player in a single-play game. Alternatively, the placement of the plurality of stamp images on the game screen may be placement by the player or placement by a computer player such as an NPC player. Also, the placement of a plurality of stamp images on the game screen does not have to be done at the same timing, and may be placed within a given period. The positional relationship between the stamp image and the game object is the positional relationship between the stamp image and a character (moving body) object, background object, or item object displayed in the game image. The process of generating a game effect according to the positional relationship includes, for example, a process of generating a game effect when the positional relationship is determined to be a given relationship, a process of changing the content of the game effect according to the positional relationship, and the like. .

Here, the process of changing the content of the game effect is the process of changing the degree of the game effect, changing the type of game effect, or changing the mode of occurrence of the game effect. The process of changing the degree of game effect can be realized by changing the value of a parameter used in the process of generating the game effect, for example. Changing the type of game effect means changing the generated game effect to a different game effect, or changing the game effect to a different type of game effect belonging to a different category. Changing the mode of occurrence of a game effect means changing the occurrence time, occurrence range, occurrence timing, occurrence frequency, or the like of a game effect.

A stamp image is an image representing a stamp that conveys message information visually or aurally. The message in the message information may be a verbal message or a message conveying the player's feelings. Visually transmitting message information means transmitting by visually showing a picture, words, movement, or the like of a stamp image. Acoustically transmitting message information means aurally transmitting message information using voice, music, sound effects, or the like associated with the stamp image.

Further, the game processing unit 104 determines the distance relationship between the stamp images or the distance relationship between the stamp image and the game object as the positional relationship, and performs the game effect generating process according to the distance relationship. Here, the distance relationship between the multiple stamp images and the distance relationship between the stamp image and the game object are defined by the distance between the multiple stamp images and the distance between the stamp image and the game object, and change according to the distance. relationships and so on. For example, the distance relationship is a relationship represented by a relational expression using a distance parameter, a relationship that changes according to the value of the distance parameter, or the like. The process of generating a game effect according to the distance relationship is, for example, a process of generating a game effect when the distance relationship satisfies a given relationship or changing the content of the game effect according to the distance relationship.

In addition, the game processing unit 104 determines whether the positional relationship between a plurality of stamp images or between the stamp image and the game object is within a given range. , the process for generating the game effect is performed. Here, the given range may be a range set based on the position of one stamp image (reference stamp image) out of the plurality of stamp images, or set based on the positions of two or more stamp images. may be within the range. The given range may be a range set based on the position of the stamp image out of the stamp image and the game object, or may be a range set based on the position of the game object. Alternatively, the given range may be a range set according to the game situation or a range set by the player's designation. Also, performing the game effect generation process according to whether the game object is positioned within a given range means that when a plurality of stamp images or a stamp image and a game object are positioned within a given range, the game effect is a process that generates Alternatively, when a plurality of stamp images, or a stamp image and a game object are positioned within a given range, the content of the game effect is changed.

In addition, the game processing unit 104 performs processing for generating a game effect when a distance relationship is established or a relationship of positions within a given range is established. That is, a game effect is generated when a given relationship is established as a distance relationship between a plurality of stamp images or a distance relationship between a stamp image and a game object. Alternatively, a game effect is generated when a plurality of stamp images or a stamp image and a game object are positioned within a given range. Then, the game processing unit 104 determines the degree of overlap of a plurality of stamp images that have a distance relationship or a relationship of being positioned within a given range, or the stamp images that have a distance relationship or a relationship of being positioned within a given range. The degree of overlap of game objects is determined, and processing is performed to change the content of the game effect according to the degree of overlap. For example, the degree of game effect is changed, the type of game effect is changed, or the mode of occurrence of game effect is changed.

The game processing unit 104 also determines the degree of overlap of a plurality of stamp images or the degree of overlap of a stamp image and a game object as the positional relationship, and performs processing for generating a game effect according to the degree of overlap. Here, the degree of overlap (degree of overlap) represents the degree of overlap and the state of overlap. The degree of overlap is, for example, the ratio (degree) of overlap of a plurality of stamp images. For example, it is the ratio of overlap when the first stamp image and the second stamp image of a plurality of stamp images are overlapped. The degree of overlap is, for example, the ratio (degree) of overlap between the game object and the stamp image when the stamp image overlaps the game object. The degree of overlap is the number of overlapping stamp images when, for example, a plurality of stamp images are overlapping. The degree of overlap is, for example, the number of overlapping stamp images when a plurality of stamp images overlap the game object. The process of generating a game effect according to the degree of overlap is, for example, a process of generating a game effect when the degree of overlap satisfies a given condition, or changing the contents of the game effect according to the degree of overlap.

A game effect is associated in advance with the stamp image. Then, the game processing unit 104 performs a process of changing the content of the game effects pre-associated with the stamp image according to the positional relationship. For example, depending on the positional relationship, the degree of game effect, the type of game effect, or the manner in which the game effect is generated is changed. For example, the stamp information storage unit 174 stores stamp information in which game effects are associated with stamp images. Thereby, the stamp image can be associated with the game effect in advance. Then, the content of the game effects pre-associated with the stamp image is changed according to, for example, the above-described distance relationship, the relationship of being positioned within a given range, or the positional relationship such as the degree of overlap.

Note that the association of the game effect with the stamp image can be realized by, for example, associating the ID of the stamp image with the ID of the game effect. As an example, a stamp image is associated with a game effect that occurs when the stamp image is placed on the game screen. However, the game effect does not always have to occur when the stamp image is placed on the game screen. For example, when the positional relationship satisfies the condition, the game effect associated with each stamp image may not be generated, or the game effect associated with each stamp image may be generated while the positional relationship is maintained. A game effect may be generated according to the relationship.

The stamp image also has a permissible time for the game effect to occur. Then, the game processing unit 104 performs processing for generating a game effect according to the positional relationship when the positional relationship becomes a given relationship within the allowable time. The process of generating a game effect according to the positional relationship is such that the game effect is generated when the positional relationship has a given relationship within the allowable time, or the game effect occurs when the positional relationship has a given relationship within the allowable time. It is a process of changing the contents of the game effect to the next.

Specifically, the game processing unit 104 performs processing to change the content of the game effect when the positional relationship becomes a given relationship within the allowable time, and the positional relationship does not become a given relationship. When the allowable time elapses, a game effect pre-associated with the stamp image is generated. For example, the permissible time for generating the game effect may be uniformly set for the stamp images. Alternatively, the stamp information storage unit 174 may store stamp information in which a permissible time for generating a game effect is associated with a stamp image. Then, when it is determined that the positional relationship between the plurality of stamp images and the positional relationship between the stamp image and the game object are in a given relationship within the allowable time, processing for changing the content of the game effect is performed. That is, when the positional relationship satisfies a given condition, a process of changing the content of the game effect pre-associated with the stamp image is performed. A positional relationship having a given relationship means that a parameter representing a distance, a range, or a degree of overlap representing a positional relationship has a given value, or a relational expression represented by the parameter has a given relationship. and so on.

The game processing unit 104 also processes a multiplayer game played by a plurality of players. Then, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of displaying a plurality of stamp images for which placement instructions have been given by the plurality of players at the positions indicated by the placement instructions of the plurality of players. The game processing unit 104 determines the positional relationship between the plurality of stamp images displayed on the game screen and the positional relationship between the plurality of stamp images and the game object according to the placement instructions of the plurality of players. Performs game effect generation processing. Each of a plurality of players participating in the multi-player game can issue not only a placement instruction for one stamp image, but also a placement instruction for a plurality of stamp images.

Further, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of displaying a first stamp image for which placement is instructed by a first player and a second stamp image for which placement is instructed by a second player among a plurality of players. For example, in the case of a multi-player game in which a first player and a second player participate, the first stamp image instructed to be placed by the first player is displayed at the position indicated by the placement instruction of the first player. , the second stamp image instructed to be arranged by the second player is displayed at the position instructed by the arrangement instruction of the second player. The game processing unit 104 then determines the positional relationship between the first and second stamp images, and performs processing for generating a game effect according to the positional relationship. Alternatively, the game processing unit 104 determines the positional relationship between at least one stamp image of the first and second stamp images and the game object, and performs game effect generation processing according to the positional relationship. For example, the positional relationship between one of the first and second stamp images and the game object is determined, or the positional relationship between both the first and second stamp images and the game object is determined. A game effect generation process is performed according to the Note that when the third player is also participating in the multiplayer game, the display processing unit 120 displays the third stamp instructed by the third player to be placed at the position instructed by the third player's placement instruction. Display an image. The game processing unit 104 then determines the positional relationship between the first, second, and third stamp images and the positional relationship between at least one of the first, second, and third stamp images and the game object. , to generate a game effect according to the positional relationship.

Here, the first player is, for example, a player who can act in the game, and the second player is, for example, a player who cannot act in the game. Then, the game processing unit 104 determines the positional relationship between the first stamp image instructed to be placed by the first player in the action-enabled state and the second stamp image instructed to be placed by the second player in the action-incapable state. 1. Determine the positional relationship between at least one stamp image of the second stamp image and the game object. Then, a game effect generation process is performed according to the positional relationship. Here, a player who is in an actionable state in a game means, for example, that a character corresponding to the player is in an actionable state. For example, it is a state in which the character is capable of action such as movement or action in the game space. Actions are, for example, actions such as attacking, defending, using items, chanting magic, or performing predetermined motions. A player who is in an incapable state in a game means, for example, that a character corresponding to the player is in an incapable state. For example, it is a state in which the character is unable to move or act in the game space. Note that the character may be a virtual character that is not displayed on the game screen, and may be a virtual character from a first-person viewpoint, for example.

The game system of this embodiment also includes the receiving unit 102, the game processing unit 104, and the display processing unit 120 described above. Then, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of arranging and displaying the stamp image on the game screen when the player performs an operation input to instruct the arrangement of the stamp image. Then, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged on the game screen, the game processing unit 104 determines how well the types of the stamp images match, and generates a game effect according to the degree of matching of the types. The judgment unit 106 performs the process of judging the degree of matching of the types, and the game effect processing unit 108 performs the processing of generating a game effect according to the degree of matching of the types. The arrangement of the plurality of stamp images on the game screen may be the arrangement by a plurality of players in a multi-play game, or may be the arrangement by a single player in a single-play game. Alternatively, placement by a player and placement by a computer player may be used. Also, the placement of a plurality of stamp images on the game screen does not have to be done at the same timing, and may be placed within a given period. The process of generating a game effect according to the degree of matching of types is, for example, the process of generating a game effect when it is determined that the degree of matching of types satisfies a given condition, or the processing of generating a game effect according to the degree of matching of types. It is a process of changing the contents of the

The matching degree of the types of stamp images may be the degree of uniformity of the types of stamp images, or the degree of non-uniformity (degree of disparity) of the types of stamp images. For example, the matching degree of stamp image types may represent the ratio or number of stamp images of the same (same system) type in a plurality of stamp images, or the ratio of stamp images of different types. Alternatively, it may represent the situation such as the number. For example, the type of stamp image corresponds to the category to which the stamp image belongs when a plurality of stamp images are categorized according to predetermined classification conditions. For example, stamp images can be categorized according to pictures, words, shapes, game effects, or game series to which the stamp images are related, and stamp images of the same type belong to the same category.

A stamp image is pre-associated with a game effect, and the game processing unit 104 performs processing for changing the content of the game effect pre-associated with the stamp image according to the degree of matching of the type. For example, depending on the matching degree of the type, the degree of the game effect is changed, the type of the game effect is changed, or the generation mode of the game effect is changed. For example, the stamp information storage unit 174 stores stamp information in which a stamp image is associated with a game effect, so that the stamp image can be associated with the game effect in advance. Then, the contents of the game effects pre-associated with the stamp images are changed according to the degree of uniformity of the types of stamp images, the degree of irregularity of the types of stamp images, and the like.

The game processing unit 104 also determines the degree of matching of the stamp types for a plurality of stamp images associated with the same or the same system of game effects, and performs game effect generation processing according to the degree of matching of the stamp types. For example, when the degree of coincidence of stamp types satisfies a given condition, processing is performed to generate a game effect, or processing is performed to change the content of the game effect according to the degree of coincidence of stamp types. For example, the same game effect is associated with a plurality of stamp images, and the same game effect occurs when the stamp images are arranged. Alternatively, a plurality of stamp images are associated with the same system of game effects. For example, the game effects associated with the stamp images belong to the same category. The effects are approximately the same. For example, game effects of the same system have the same type of game effect, but differ in degree and manner of the game effect.

The stamp type is, for example, a type of stamp picture, words, or shape, and is a type of stamp other than the generated game effect. For example, when the types of stamps are the same, the contents of the message information visually or audibly transmitted by the stamps are also the same, and when the types of stamps are different, the stamps visibly or audibly transmit. The content of the message information will also be different. The game processing unit 104 determines the degree of matching, such as the degree of matching or unevenness, of the stamp types with respect to a plurality of stamp images set with the same or the same system of game effects, and determines the game effect according to the degree of matching of the stamp types. Perform generation processing.

Specifically, the game processing unit 104 performs a process of changing the contents of the same or the same series of game effects according to the matching degree of the stamp types. For example, the degree of game effect is changed, the game effect is changed to a different game effect or a different type of game effect, or the mode of occurrence of the game effect is changed, depending on the degree of matching of the types.

The game processing unit 104 also determines the degree of irregularity in the types of the plurality of stamp images as the degree of coincidence of the types, and performs processing for generating a game effect according to the degree of irregularity in the types. For example, when the degree of unevenness of types reaches a given degree, processing is performed to generate a game effect, or processing is performed to change the contents of the game effect according to the degree of unevenness of types. The degree of unevenness in types corresponds to the degree of variation in types and deviation in types, and can be represented, for example, by the ratio or the number of stamp images of different types in a plurality of stamp images to be subjected to determination of degree of matching in type. .

Note that the game processing unit 104 may determine the matching degree (matching degree) of the types of a plurality of stamp images as the matching degree of the types, and perform the game effect generating process according to the matching degree of the types. The degree of uniformity of types can be represented, for example, by the ratio or the number of stamp images of the same type in a plurality of stamp images for which the degree of matching of types is determined.

The game processing unit 104 also performs a process of generating a game effect according to the number of stamp images whose type matches a given condition. For example, when the number of stamp images whose types match a given condition exceeds a predetermined number, a process is performed to generate a game effect, or a stamp image whose type matches a given condition is generated. A process of changing the content of the game effect is performed in accordance with the number of . The number of stamp images whose type matching degree satisfies a given condition is, for example, the number of stamp images of different types among a plurality of stamp images to be subjected to determination of type matching degree, or the number of stamp images of the same type. For example, the number of images.

The game processing unit 104 also determines whether the types of the stamp images arranged within a given determination time match, and generates a game effect according to the types of the stamp images. For example, a given determination time is set, and whether or not the stamp images placed on the game screen within the determination time are matched in type is determined. Then, depending on the matching degree of the types of the stamp images arranged on the game screen within the judgment time, a process of generating a game effect or a process of changing the content of the game effect is performed.

In this case, the display processing unit 120 performs processing to hide stamp images placed by other players from the player until the determination time elapses. For example, the stamp image placed by the player within the determination time is displayed on the game screen of the player. That is, it is displayed on the display unit 190 of the terminal device of the player. At this time, the stamp image placed by the player is not displayed on the game screens of the other players. On the other hand, stamp images placed by other players within the predetermined time are not displayed on the player's game screen. That is, it is not displayed on the display unit 190 of the terminal device of the player. At this time, the stamp images arranged by the other players are displayed on the game screens of the other players.

Then, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of displaying the stamp image placed by another player to the player if the matching degree of the type satisfies a given condition before the determination time elapses. In other words, after the start of the determination time and before the degree of matching of types satisfies a given condition, stamp images placed by other players are not displayed on the player's game screen. Then, when the degree of match in type of a plurality of stamp images including the player's stamp image and the stamp images of other players satisfies a given condition, the stamp images of the other players are also displayed. For example, when the degree of unevenness in types reaches a given degree, or when the degree of unevenness in types reaches a given degree, it is determined that the matching degree of types has satisfied a given condition.

The game processing unit 104 also processes a multiplayer game played by a plurality of players. Then, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of displaying a plurality of stamp images for which placement instructions have been given by the plurality of players at the positions indicated by the placement instructions of the plurality of players. Then, the game processing unit 104 performs processing for generating a game effect according to the matching degree of the types of stamp images instructed to be arranged by the plurality of players.

Further, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of displaying a first stamp image for which placement is instructed by a first player and a second stamp image for which placement is instructed by a second player among a plurality of players. Then, the game processing unit 104 determines the degree of matching between the types of the first stamp image and the second stamp image, and performs processing for generating a game effect according to the degree of matching of the types. Note that when the third player is also participating in the multiplayer game, the display processing unit 120 displays the third stamp image for which the third player has instructed placement. Then, the game processing unit 104 determines how well the types of the first, second, and third stamp images match, and performs a game effect generating process according to the degree of matching of the types.

Here, the first player is, for example, a player who can act in the game, and the second player is, for example, a player who cannot act in the game. Then, the game processing unit 104 determines whether the type of the first stamp image instructed to be placed by the first player in the actionable state and the type of the second stamp image instructed to be placed by the second player in the action-impossible state match. Then, a game effect generation process is performed according to the degree of matching of the types.

The display processing unit 120 also displays a list of the stamp images owned by the player, and changes the display mode of the list display according to the stamp images arranged on the game screen. Information on the stamp image owned by the player is stored in the stamp information storage unit 174 in association with the player's user ID, for example. For example, when the ownership condition of the stamp image is satisfied, the information of the stamp image is stored in the stamp information storage unit 174 in association with the user ID. When displaying a list of the stamp images owned by the player, the display processing unit 120 reads the information of the stamp images owned by the player based on the user ID of the player, and executes display processing for displaying the list. At this time, the display mode of the list display is changed according to the stamp images arranged on the game screen. For example, the display mode such as the display type or display priority of the stamp image is changed. For example, a stamp image associated with a game effect that is the same as or of the same system as the game effect of the stamp image arranged on the game screen is preferentially displayed. That is, the stamp images of the type associated with the same or the same system of game effects are displayed, or the sorting process of the list display is performed so that the stamp images of such a type are preferentially displayed. Alternatively, the stamp images for which the kind matching degree determination is valid are narrowed down and displayed.

Further, if the player does not own a stamp image that satisfies a given condition in terms of the degree of match in type with respect to stamp images placed by other players, the display processing unit 120 causes the player to obtain the stamp image not owned by the player. display processing for A stamp image whose type matching degree satisfies a given condition is a stamp image for which a game effect generating process is performed according to the type matching degree. For example, if the player does not own a stamp image that has the same or the same system of game effect as that of another player's stamp image and has the same stamp type, the player purchases the stamp image. display solicitations for Alternatively, if the player does not own a stamp image that has the same or the same system of game effects as the stamp image of another player and has a different stamp type, the player purchases the stamp image. display solicitations for

The display processing unit 120 also performs display processing of information on stamp images owned by other players. For example, in a multi-player game, when a player's stamp image and another player's stamp image are displayed on the player's game screen, information about the other player's stamp image is displayed. In this case, the other player's stamp image itself may be displayed, or the number of stamp images for each game effect, the number of stamp images for each stamp type, and the like may be displayed.

Further, in this embodiment, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged on the game screen, the game processing unit 104 performs a game effect generation process according to the matching degree of the positional relationship and type of the plurality of stamp images. may For example, the game processing unit 104, on the condition that the positional relationship of the plurality of stamp images becomes a given relationship, determines the matching degree of the types of the plurality of stamp images whose positional relationship satisfies the given condition, A game effect generation process is performed according to the matching degree of the type. For example, the distance between a plurality of stamp images is less than a given distance, the plurality of stamp images are positioned within a given range (area), or the degree of overlap of the plurality of stamp images is a given overlap. If so, the degree of matching between the types of these stamp images is determined. Then, a game effect generation process is performed according to the degree of irregularity or degree of uniformity of the types.

The game system and processing of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 2 described above may be realized by the server system 500 shown in FIG. Various modifications such as realization by processing are possible. In addition, as the program of the present embodiment, various programs such as application programs for smartphones, game programs for home-use game devices, game programs for PCs, browser game programs for smartphones and PCs, and programs for arcade game devices. Applicable.

2. Method of this Embodiment Next, the method of this embodiment will be described in detail.

2.1 Game First, a game implemented by the game system of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 shows an example of stamp images used in the game of this embodiment. The stamp images SP1 and SP2 are images of stamps belonging to the category of provocation. By arranging the stamp images SP1 and SP2 on the game screen, a game effect of collecting target enemies is generated. Note that in the present embodiment, arranging a stamp image on the game screen is referred to as affixing or affixing a stamp image as appropriate. The stamp images SP3 and SP4 are images of stamps belonging to the healing (recovery) category, and pasting the stamp images SP3 and SP4 on the game screen produces a recovery game effect. For example, a player or another player's character performs a recovery action. The stamp images SP5 and SP6 are images of stamps belonging to the category of angry (attack support), and pasting the stamp images SP5 and SP6 on the game screen produces a game effect that strengthens attack behavior. For example, the player or another player's character actively performs an attack action, or the attack power increases.

As shown in FIG. 3, the stamp image is a pattern image in which a picture of a character or the like and words are integrated. This stamp image is used as a means of communication for conveying the player's message (words, feelings). In this embodiment, for example, a game effect is set for the stamp image, and by pasting the stamp image on the game screen, the corresponding game effect is generated.

FIG. 4 is an example of a game screen when this embodiment is applied to a multiplayer game. A character CH1 is a character operated by a player, and characters CH2 and CH3 are characters operated by other players in a multiplayer game. A multi-player game is realized in which these players cooperate to compete against enemy characters CE1, CE2, and CE3. Here, FIG. 4 is an example of a game screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal device of the player who operates the character CH1. Objects of characters CH1, CH2, and CH3, objects of enemy characters CE1, CE2, and CE3, and background objects such as floors, walls, and buildings that form the game image displayed on the game screen are game objects.

In FIG. 4, each player who participates in the multiplayer game performs an operation of pasting (arranging) a stamp image owned by the player on the game screen. As a result, the game screen is displayed with a plurality of stamp images SP2, SP2, SP3, and SP6 arranged. For example, in FIG. 4, on the game screen of the player who operates the character CH1, stamp images pasted by the other players who operate the characters CH2 and CH3 are also displayed. A game effect as described in FIG. 3 is set for each stamp image, and by pasting the stamp image on the game screen, the corresponding game effect is generated. As a result, the stamp image can be used not only as means for transmitting messages such as words and feelings of the player, but also as means for generating game effects.

In the present embodiment, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged on the game screen in this manner, a game effect is produced according to the positional relationship of the plurality of stamp images. For example, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged in a narrow range on a game screen, the effect of the generated game effect is enhanced, or another special game effect is generated. Alternatively, a game effect is produced according to the positional relationship between the stamp image and game objects such as characters and backgrounds. For example, if a stamp image is affixed at or near the position of a target character, a game effect is generated for that character. Alternatively, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged on the game screen, a game effect is produced according to the matching degree of the types of the plurality of stamp images. For example, a game effect is generated according to the degree of fogging of the stamp image. For example, if the stamp images pasted on the game screen are of different types, the effect of the game increases or a special game effect occurs. That is, the less overlapping the type of the pasted stamp image is, the more advantageous the game effect is for the player. Alternatively, when a plurality of stamp images pasted on the game screen are of the same type, the effect of the game effect may be enhanced or a special game effect may be generated. That is, the more the type of stamp image that is pasted, the more advantageous the game effect will be. In this way, even with the same stamp image, by stacking the stamp images, the game effect is duplicated and the effectiveness is increased. Also, even if the stamp image has the same system of game effects, by using a stamp image different from that of the other players, for example, the effect of the game effect on all the players is increased. For example, if a player's stamp image overlaps with another player's stamp image, the efficiency will be reduced. can be done.

In FIG. 5, in a multi-player game in which other players enjoy fighting against enemy characters CE1 and CE2, stamp images can be placed on the game field to influence the fighting. For example, the game effect set for the stamp image SPX is generated by the player dragging the stamp image SPX in the stamp placement area and arranging it at a desired position on the game field. A game field is one of the background objects that are game objects. For example, by arranging the stamp image SPX near the enemy character CE2, the target of the attack is set to the enemy character CE2, the character CH1 attacks the enemy character CE2, and the characters of other players attack the enemy character CE2. attack. In this way, the stamp image has a function as a means of communication using drawn pictures and words, and also has a function of generating a game effect when placed on the game field.

In FIG. 6, by arranging the stamp image SPX on the game field, for example, a circular range AR (area) is formed, and a special game effect is applied to the enemy character CE1 that enters the range AR (within the area). Occur. Alternatively, a special game effect may be generated for allies. For example, by pasting the stamp image SPX, the character CH1 can perform a special attack such as a deathblow against the enemy character CE1, or can reduce the physical strength, attack power, and defense power of the enemy character CE1. game effect occurs. In this case, the range AR (area) generated by arranging the stamp images SPX shrinks, for example, over time. Further, when the same player places stamp images of the same type, for example, within the range AR, the previously placed stamp image may disappear.

In FIG. 7, the player operating the character CH1 places the stamp image SP3, and the other player operating the character CH2 places the stamp image SP4. These stamp images SP3 and SP4 are arranged within the same range AR. When the positional relationship of being arranged within the same range AR is established in this way, the contents of the game effects of the stamp images SP3 and SP4 change. For example, the occurrence time of the game effect is lengthened, or the range AR is expanded. In this case, a game effect generating process is performed in which the degree of matching between the types of stamp images SP3 and SP4 is also reflected. For example, by arranging stamp images of the same type within the range AR, or by arranging stamp images of different types within the range AR, the content of the game effect changes. Alternatively, by affixing a plurality of stamp images with stamp messages having opposite emotions, the game effect is offset or the game effect occurs for a short period of time. In addition to lengthening the game effect generation time and expanding the range AR, a new game effect may be generated. In this case, a plurality of stamp images may be synthesized to generate and display a new stamp image. Alternatively, when a combination of types of a plurality of stamp images results in a specific combination, processing for changing the content of the game effect such as increasing the effect may be performed. In this way, it is possible to realize a game effect changing process that cannot be realized in a single-play game, and to improve the fun and strategy of a multi-player game.

2.2 Stamp Image and Game Effect Next, the details of the stamp image and game effect will be described. A stamp image is an image representing a stamp that conveys message information visually or audibly. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the stamp image is, for example, an image of a pattern in which a picture of a character or the like and words are integrated. Note that the stamp image may be an image of only a picture without words. Also, the stamp images may have different shapes and sizes.

Also, the stamp image may be, for example, a so-called moving stamp in which a picture is animated or whose shape changes. Also, the stamp image may reproduce a voice or music when pasted. That is, it may be something called a stamp with voice.

Here, the stamp image is associated with, for example, a game effect in advance. This game effect may occur, for example, when the stamp images are arranged on the game screen, or when the positional relationship becomes a given relationship, or when the type matching degree satisfies a given condition. In this case, a game effect may occur. Alternatively, if the positional relationship is a given relationship or if the type matching degree satisfies a given condition, the game effect is not associated with the stamp image in advance, and the positional relation and type matching degree are handled. The associated game effect may also occur. In this case, simply arranging the stamp image on the game screen, for example, will not produce any game effect.

Also, in this embodiment, a plurality of stamp images are prepared that have the same (same system) associated game effect, but have different stamp types such as pictures, lines, or shapes. In other words, there are a plurality of stamp images with different stamp types for each game effect. For example, a plurality of stamp images having different stamp types, such as pictures, lines, or shapes, are prepared for the game effect of "recovering 10 points of physical strength." Note that the game effects may not be completely the same, but may be the same system of game effects (substantially the same game effects). For example, the game effect of "recovering 10 points of physical strength" and the game effect of "recovering 20 points of physical strength" are the same in that they are game effects of restoring physical strength, but the degree of recovery is different. , the same system of game effects. That is, these game effects belong to the same category in terms of "recovering physical strength".

The types of stamps are not limited to those categorized by the same picture or the same lines. For example, they may be categorized based on the common point of drawing characters of the same game series (game title). For example, stamp images of a common game series such as a specific game series, although not the same picture or lines, may be determined to be of the same stamp type in the stamp type match determination. Also, stamp types may be categorized by pictures or words of the same genre. For example, a stamp image with the line "Leave it to me" and a stamp image with the line "I'm enough alone" may be categorized as stamp images of the same stamp type. Stamp images of the same animal may be included in the same stamp type category.

The stamp image may be given to each player in advance by the management side, or may be made available to each player as the game progresses. For example, stamp images can be obtained through lottery play such as gacha, rewards for clearing game quests, login bonuses, and the like. In other words, it is preferable that the number and type of stamp images that can be used and the associated game effects are different for each player.

Further, the player may be allowed to preset the correspondence between the stamp image and the game effect, and the correspondence between the stamp image and the dialogue. For example, the player may customize the stamp image owned by the player by exchanging the game effects or lines with other stamp images. Also, stamp images themselves, pictures, words, or game effects may be exchanged with other players. Also, game effects, stamp images, lines, and the like may be individually obtained or purchased.

FIG. 8 shows an example of stamp information. In the stamp information shown in FIG. 8, a stamp ID for identifying a stamp, a pattern ID for identifying the pattern of the stamp image, a category ID for identifying a category other than the pattern of the stamp image, and a game effect set for the stamp image is associated with a game effect ID that identifies the . The stamp image may be an image of a pattern consisting of a picture and words, an image of a pattern consisting of only a picture, or an image of a pattern consisting of only words. The picture ID designates the picture of such a stamp image. Also, by using the category ID, it is possible to identify whether the stamp images correspond to the same game series as described above, or whether the stamp images have the same series of patterns (pictures, lines). Also, the stamp ID may be associated with an animation ID in a moving stamp, or a voice or music ID in a voiced stamp.

FIG. 9 shows an example of game effect information. In the game effect information of FIG. 9, a category ID, a parameter of a game effect, etc. are associated with a game effect ID that identifies a game effect. By using the category ID, it becomes possible to identify the stamp images of the same system. As categories categorized by the category ID, various categories such as recovery system, attack support system, movement support system, defense support system, provocation system, effect increasing system, and event generation system can be considered. Also, by changing the parameters, it is possible to change the content of the game effect such as the degree of the game effect. For example, the game effect "recovers 10 points of physical strength" and the game effect "recovers 20 points of physical strength" have different game effect IDs, but have the same category ID because they are recovery game effects. and the recovery point parameters are different. By using the category ID in this way, it is possible to determine whether or not the game effects are of the same system.

Further, in this embodiment, for example, the player can select an arbitrary stamp image from a list of stamp images and place it on the game screen. The list of stamp images is, for example, a list of stamp images owned by the player.

Also, the stamp image may be arranged at a predetermined location. For example, in FIG. 10, the stamp images SPA and SPB are arranged with respect to the game image display area of the game screen. Alternatively, a stamp placement area (stamp display area) may be set on the game screen, and the stamp image instructed by the player to be placed may be placed in the stamp placement area. In this case, the player does not need to indicate the placement position, and the stamp image is placed at any position in the stamp placement area, for example. For example, the computer automatically determines the placement position of the stamp image in the stamp placement area. Alternatively, when the player issues a stamp image placement instruction, the stamp image may be placed near the character operated by the player.

Also, the stamp image may be arranged and displayed at a position within the game screen instructed by the player's arrangement instruction. In this case, the indication (designation) of the position may be performed by the player's dragging operation from the stamp list as described with reference to FIG. Alternatively, the player may first indicate the position and then select the stamp image, or the player may first select the stamp image and then indicate the position.

Also, the size and orientation of the stamp image may be designated by the player and arranged on the game screen. Also, the shape of the stamp image may be changed by the player. There may be restrictions when specifying the size and orientation of the stamp image or when changing the shape. For example, the maximum size that can be expanded is determined. Also, the maximum value that can be expanded may be increased by consuming points such as game points. It may also be possible to make it impossible to enlarge or change the direction or shape unless points are consumed. The points in this case may be paid points, or may be points obtained free of charge such as a login bonus. Alternatively, points may be accumulated according to the elapsed time during the game.

In the case of a multi-play game, each player playing the multi-play game can arrange and paste the stamp image on the game screen. Also, in the case of a multiplayer game, a distinction may be made between a player in an actionable state and a player in an action-impossible state. That is, a player who is active and a player who is unable to fight are distinguished. Here, the player is in a state of being able to act, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the character CH1 operated by the player is in a state of being able to act. The player being in an incapable state means, for example, that the character CH2 operated by the player is in an incapable state. In FIG. 11, the character CH2 is incapable of fighting and cannot act in the game. In this case, only the player in the action-enabled state may be allowed to place the stamp image on the game screen, or only the player in the action-incapable state may be allowed to place the stamp image on the game screen. Alternatively, both the player in the actionable state and the player in the incapable state can place stamp images on the game screen, but the stamp images that can be placed are different between the player in the actionable state and the player in the incapable state. can be

Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the game screen during normal times may be distinguished from the game screen during a specific period. The game screen for the specific period is, for example, a cut-in effect screen when the deathblow is activated. For example, in FIG. 12, a stamp image may be placed only on the game screen during normal times, or a stamp image may be placed only on the game screen during a specific period. Alternatively, stamp images can be placed on either the normal game screen or the game screen during a specific period, but the stamp images that can be placed are different between the normal game screen and the game screen during the specific period. good too.

In the case of FIGS. 11 and 12, the game effect associated with the stamp image, the game effect set according to the positional relationship, or the content and system of the game effect set according to the matching degree of the type. may be different.

For example, in the case of a player in an actionable state (active), an active game effect such as attracting enemies or increasing a gauge for activating a special move is generated (activated). Also, during a cut-in, which is a specific period, a game effect related to the content of the cut-in (special move, etc.) is generated, such as increasing the effect of the special move (damage amount, etc.). In addition, in the case of a player in an incapacitated state (cannot fight), a game effect is generated to support the player in an actionable state. For example, effects such as recovering physical strength or extending down time of enemy characters are generated.

Also, the game object that is the target for generating the game effect (the target for imparting the game effect) may be the character of the player or the character of another player. Alternatively, it may be a friendly NPC or an enemy character. Also, the game object for which the game effect is to be generated may be a background object or the like. For example, in the case of a rhythm game such as a music game or a puzzle game, game effects may be generated for game objects corresponding to markers and puzzles.

Further, the contents of the game effect can be assumed to be as follows, for example. For example, an effect that collects enemy attacks, an effect that recovers the physical strength of oneself or allies, and an effect that changes parameters such as attack power, defense power, special move gauge, and damage amount of special moves. The effect of changing parameters may be to raise the parameters of allies or to lower the parameters of enemies. Alternatively, the effect of changing the parameter is an effect of immobilizing the enemy character, extending the down time of the enemy character, generating an attack that damages the enemy character, or the like. In addition to these game effects, various game effects can be assumed according to the genre of the game.

Also, the effective range may be set for the game effect. For example, as described with reference to FIG. 6, a circular range (area) is formed corresponding to the position where the stamp image is arranged, and a game effect is generated for the characters existing in that range. Also, the game effect may have a time limit. For example, the effect may be generated only for a predetermined period of time, or the size of the above-described circular range may be reduced with time.

2.3 Occurrence of game effect according to positional relationship In this embodiment, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged on the game screen, the positional relationship between the stamp images, or between the stamp image and the game object on the game screen. positional relationship is determined, and a game effect generating process is performed according to the positional relationship. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of this embodiment using the positional relationship of stamp images.

First, it is determined whether or not the player has input an instruction to arrange a stamp image (step S1). For example, it is determined whether or not the player has used the operation unit 160 to input an instruction to place a stamp image. Then, when the operation input of the player's placement instruction of the stamp image is received in this manner, the stamp image is placed at the position indicated by the player's placement instruction on the game screen (step S2). That is, the stamp image is arranged and displayed at a position desired by the player. Then, the positional relationship between the plurality of stamp images arranged on the game screen or the positional relationship between the stamp image arranged on the game screen and the game object is determined (step S3). For example, a distance relationship, a relationship of being positioned within a given range, or a relationship of degree of overlap is determined. Then, a process of generating a game effect according to the positional relationship is performed (step S4). For example, when the positional relationship becomes a given relationship, a process of generating a game effect is performed, or a process of changing the content of the game effect according to the positional relationship is performed.

As described above, in this embodiment, stamp images can be arranged on the game screen. is determined, and a process for generating a game effect is performed according to the positional relationship. In this way, various game effects can be produced by effectively utilizing the stamp image functioning as communication means for transmitting message information visually or aurally. As a result, the player can enjoy a game in which a game effect based on the stamp image is generated while communicating using the stamp image. In this embodiment, a game effect is generated according to the positional relationship between the stamp images and the positional relationship between the stamp image and the game object. Therefore, the player actively uses the stamp image in order to advance the game advantageously, and it is possible to effectively motivate the player to use the stamp image in the game. In addition, game strategies using the positional relationship between stamp images and the positional relationship between stamp images and game objects are now possible, and game effects that occur according to the positional relationship increase the interest and enjoyment of the game. Realization of an unprecedented game system becomes possible.

Further, in this embodiment, as the positional relationship, the distance relationship between a plurality of stamp images or the distance relationship between the stamp image and the game object is determined, and the game effect generating process is performed according to the distance relationship. In this way, depending on the relationship between the distances of the plurality of stamp images or the relationship between the distances between the stamp images and the game object, a game effect can be generated or a game object can be generated. The content of the effect can be changed, and it is possible to realize the generation processing of the game effect reflecting the distance relationship.

Further, in this embodiment, as the positional relationship, it is determined whether a plurality of stamp images or a stamp image and a game object are positioned within a given range. The game effect generating process is executed accordingly. In this way, the game effect can be determined according to whether or not the plurality of stamp images are positioned within a given range, or whether or not the stamp image and the game object are positioned within a given range. is generated, and the content of the game effect is changed, and the process of generating the game effect reflecting the given range can be realized.

Also, in this embodiment, as the positional relationship, the degree of overlap of a plurality of stamp images or the degree of overlap of a stamp image and a game object is determined, and processing for generating a game effect is performed according to the degree of overlap. In this way, depending on how the plurality of stamp images overlap, or how the stamp image and the game object overlap, a game effect can be generated. changes, and it is possible to realize the process of generating a game effect that reflects the degree of overlap.

Note that in this embodiment, when the above-described distance relationship is established, or when the above-described relationship of positioning within a given range is established, first, a process for generating a game effect is performed. For example, the distance relationship between a plurality of stamp images or the distance relationship between a stamp image and a game object becomes a given relationship, or the plurality of stamp images or a stamp image and a game object are within a given range. A game effect is generated when a positional relationship is established. Then, the degree of overlap of a plurality of stamp images that establish a distance relationship or a relationship of being positioned within a given range, or the degree of overlap of a stamp image that establishes a distance relationship or a relationship of being positioned within a given range and the game object. may be determined, and processing for changing the content of the game effect according to the degree of overlap may be performed. In this way, when the distance relationship or the relationship of being positioned within a given range is established, the game effect is generated first, and then the overlapping state of the plurality of stamp images and the stamp image where these relationships are established are displayed. The content of the generated game effect changes according to the degree of overlap between the object and the game object. As a result, the strategy and interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the distance relationship. In FIG. 14A, the distance L between the stamp image SPA and the stamp image SPB is equal to or less than the predetermined distance LT. Effect generation processing is performed. For example, when the distance L becomes equal to or less than a predetermined distance LT, a process of generating a game effect or changing the content of the game effect according to the distance L becoming equal to or less than the predetermined distance LT is performed. Alternatively, when the distance L between the stamp image SPA and the stamp image SPB becomes greater than the predetermined distance LT, it is determined that the distance relationship has become a given relationship, and a game effect generating process is performed according to the distance relationship. good too. For example, when the distance L becomes longer than the predetermined distance LT, a process of generating a game effect or changing the content of the game effect according to the distance L greater than the predetermined distance LT is performed. The process of changing the content of the game effect includes changing the degree of the game effect, changing the type of the game effect, and the like. For example, it can change the potency of the game effect, change the length of time the game effect occurs, change the range of the game effect, or generate a special type of game effect. The same applies to the following.

Also, in FIG. 14B, a game effect generating process is performed according to whether the plurality of stamp images SPA and SPB are positioned within the range AR. For example, in FIG. 14B, since the stamp images SPA and SPB are arranged within the range AR, a game effect is generated, or a special game effect is generated by being positioned within the range AR. That is, as described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, by arranging the stamp image in the range AR, various types of game effects are generated.

Note that when a plurality of stamp images are arranged in a predetermined shape, it may be determined that the positional relationship has a given relationship. For example, in FIG. 14C, the triangular stamp images SPA, SPB, SPC, and SPD are combined to form a square shape, and in this case, it is determined that the given positional relationship is achieved. Alternatively, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged so as to surround other stamp images, it may be determined that the positional relationship has a given relationship.

15(A), 15(B), and 15(C) are explanatory diagrams of the positional relationship according to the degree of overlapping of the stamp images. For example, in FIG. 15A, the overlapping ratio between the stamp image SPA and the stamp image SPB is small, and in FIG. 15B, the overlapping ratio is large. For example, when the overlapping ratio of the stamp images is large as shown in FIG. 15B, a game effect may be generated or the content of the game effect may be changed according to the overlapping ratio. For example, the degree of the game effect or the type of game effect is changed according to the overlapping ratio of the stamp images. Specifically, depending on the overlap ratio, the length of time that the game effect occurs, the range that the game effect reaches, or the potency of the game effect are changed. Alternatively, a special type of game effect is generated when the overlapping ratio is equal to or greater than a predetermined ratio.

In FIG. 15C, the number of overlapping stamp images is determined as the degree of overlap. For example, in FIG. 15C, it is determined that five stamp images SPA to SPE are overlapped. In this case, a game effect may be generated when the number of overlapping stamp images, which is the number of overlapping stamp images, reaches a predetermined number or more, or the content of the game effect may be changed according to the number of overlapping stamp images. For example, depending on the number of overlaps, the degree of game effect is changed, or the type of game effect is changed. Specifically, depending on the number of overlaps, the length of time the game effect occurs, the range of the game effect, or the effect of the game effect are changed. Alternatively, a special type of game effect is generated when the number of overlaps exceeds a predetermined number. In the case of overlapping moving stamp images, it may be determined that the degree of overlap has a given positional relationship only during the period in which the moving portions of the two moving stamp images overlap.

Also, in this embodiment, a multi-player game that is played by a plurality of players is processed. Then, as described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 7, a process of displaying a plurality of stamp images instructed to be arranged by a plurality of players is performed at positions instructed by the arrangement instructions of a plurality of players. For example, in FIG. 16, a player PL1 playing with a terminal device TM1 and a player PL2 playing with a terminal device TM2 participate in a multiplayer game. Then, the positional relationship is determined between the stamp image SPA instructed to be placed by the player PL1 and the stamp image SPB instructed to be placed by the player PL2. For example, in FIG. 16, the positional relationship is determined as to whether the stamp image SPA and the stamp image SPB are located within a given range AR. In this manner, the positional relationship and the like of a plurality of stamp images instructed to be arranged by a plurality of players in the multiplayer game are determined, and the game effect is generated. can improve.

In the case of such a multiplayer game, for example, the positional relationship between the stamp image placed by the player and the stamp image placed by another player is used. For example, the positional relationship between a plurality of stamp images arranged by the player may not be used so that the game effect does not occur in such a positional relationship.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, a stamp image SPA (first stamp image) arranged by a player PL1 (first player) and a player PL2 (second player) among the plurality of players are arranged. A process for displaying the stamp image SPB (first stamp image) is performed. Then, the positional relationship between the stamp image SP1 and the stamp image SP2 is determined, and processing for generating a game effect according to the positional relationship is performed. Alternatively, the positional relationship between at least one of the stamp images SP1 and SP2 and a game object such as a character object or a background object may be determined, and game effect generation processing may be performed according to the positional relationship. In this manner, the positional relationship between the stamp images arranged by each of the plurality of players participating in the multiplayer game is determined, and a game effect is generated according to the positional relationship. Interest and strategy can be further improved.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 17, the player PL1 may be a player who can act in the game, and the player PL2 may be a player who cannot act in the game. For example, the character CH1 operated by the player PL1 of the terminal device TM1 is active and ready to act. On the other hand, the character CH2 operated by the player PL2 of the terminal device TM2 is unable to fight and is in an incapable state. Then, the positional relationship between the stamp image SPA instructed to be placed by the player PL1 in an action-enabled state and the stamp image SPB instructed to be placed by the player PL2 in an action-impossible state is determined, and a game effect generating process is performed according to the positional relationship. Alternatively, the positional relationship between at least one of the stamp images SPA and SPB and the character CH1, the character CH2, or the background object may be determined, and a game effect generation process may be performed according to the positional relationship. In this way, when one player playing a multi-play game becomes ready to act and another player becomes unable to act, the game effect of the stamp image reflects each of these states. generation processing can be realized, and the amusement, strategy, etc. of the game can be further improved. For example, a player in an incapacitated state cannot participate in a game using a character. It is possible to generate game effects. Alternatively, when a player in an action-enabled state affixes a stamp image, it is possible to generate a game effect such as quickly reviving a player in an action-incapable state.

2.4 Positional Relationship Between Stamp Image and Game Object Next, the details of the positional relationship between the stamp image and the game object will be described. Here, the game object is mainly a character object, but various objects other than the character, such as a background, can be used as the game object.

For example, in FIG. 18A, the positional relationship is established such that the distance L between the stamp image SPA and the character CH1 is less than or equal to the predetermined distance LT. In FIG. 18B, for example, a positional relationship is established in which the stamp image SPA is positioned within a given range AR set with respect to the character CH1. In the present embodiment, game effects are generated according to such a positional relationship. Note that there may be a plurality of game objects for which the positional relationship with the stamp image is determined. For example, in FIG. 18C, the positional relationship between the stamp image SPA and the plurality of characters CH1 and CH2 is determined.

For example, in the present embodiment, the object to which the game effect associated with the stamp image is applied (target to be generated) may be changed according to the positional relationship between the game object and the stamp image. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the distance L between the character CH1 and the stamp image is equal to or less than the predetermined distance LT, the game effect is imparted to the character CH1. Also, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the character CH1 and the stamp image SPA are present within the given range AR, the game effect is imparted to the character CH1. Also, when the character and the stamp image overlap, the game effect is given to the character on which the stamp image overlaps. In this case, information about how many stamp images are overlapped or what the ratio of overlap may be further used. For example, the degree of game effect may be changed according to the number or ratio of overlapping stamp images. Also, the object to which the game effect is applied is not limited to one game object. For example, game effects may be applied to all characters that satisfy the positional relationships shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B. For example, in FIG. 18C, both characters CH1 and CH2 are given the game effect by the stamp image SPA.

Further, when a game effect is generated according to the positional relationship between a plurality of stamp images, the object to which the game effect is applied may be determined according to the positional relationship between the game object and the plurality of stamp images. It should be noted that, without being limited to this, the object to which the game effect is applied according to the positional relationship of the plurality of stamp images may be arbitrarily selected by the player's operation input. For example, when the player performs an operation of tapping a character, the character becomes a target for imparting the game effect. Alternatively, a target to which an effect is to be applied may be set in advance for the game effect. For example, game effects such as "increase the attack power of a specific character" or "lower the defense power of nearby enemies" are prepared.

Alternatively, a given game effect may be generated according to the positional relationship between the game object and the stamp image. A game effect is generated when the character and the stamp image are in the given positional relationship described above. In addition, when the positional relationship between a plurality of game objects and a single stamp image becomes a given positional relationship, a game effect is generated, or a given positional relationship between a single game object and a plurality of stamp images is achieved. A game effect occurs when

Also, in a multi-play game, the positional relationship may be determined for a character operated by a player other than the player who arranged the stamp image. Alternatively, in a multiplayer game, the positional relationship of characters operated by a player whose action state (activity state) is different from that of the player who arranged the stamp image is determined. For example, the positional relationship between the stamp image placed by the player in the incapacitated state (cannot fight) and the character operated by the player in the active state (active) is determined.

Game objects may also be objects such as backgrounds, enemy characters (NPCs), items placed on the screen, and game effects (for example, flames when using techniques). In addition, the game object may be an image object placed on the game screen, such as a cursor (UI image) object operated by the player, an object displaying the player name, or the like.

For example, when the background object of "tree" and the stamp image are in a given positional relationship, the physical strength of the character may be restored. Alternatively, instead of simply recovering, an object such as a fruit that recovers the character's physical strength may be added as a background object. Further, for example, when the enemy NPC and the stamp image are in a given positional relationship, the enemy NPC is given a game effect of lowering the enemy's defense power. Also, for example, when the flame effect and the stamp image have a given positional relationship, the power of the flame increases and the damage of the attack increases. Also, for example, when the name of the character or player and the stamp image are in a given positional relationship, the attack power of the character or the character operated by the player increases. Further, for example, when the game cursor and the stamp image reach a given positional relationship, a game effect may be imparted to the location traced by the cursor, or the physical strength of a predetermined character may simply be recovered.

Also, a game effect may be generated when the positional relationship between a predetermined type of game object and a predetermined type of stamp image satisfies a given relationship. For example, a combination of a game object and a stamp image that can generate a game effect according to the positional relationship may be set in advance, or a game effect may be generated when the game object and the stamp image are of the same type. can be For example, a game effect is produced when a water-attribute character and a stamp image depicting water have a given positional relationship.

Also, if the game object is a moving object such as a character, it may be determined whether the positional relationship at the time when the stamp image is placed is a given positional relationship. Alternatively, the positional relationship between the stamp image and the game object may be determined at any time, and a game effect may be generated when the game object moves to achieve a given positional relationship with the arranged stamp image.

Also, when applied to a rhythm game, a marker becomes a game object, for example. Then, when the moving marker and the stamp image have a given positional relationship, points obtained when the marker is aligned with the cursor and tapped with good timing increase. Also, when the cursor area where the marker is placed and the stamp image have a given positional relationship, the marker is automatically tapped. When applied to a puzzle game, when the puzzle game object and the stamp image are in a given positional relationship, if the puzzle is a game that matches the color of the puzzle, the color of the puzzle changes or the color is matched. Make your points go up.

2.5 Detailed Example of Processing for Generating Game Effects According to Positional Relationships Next, detailed examples of processing for generating game effects according to positional relationships will be described. For example, in the present embodiment, if game effects are not pre-associated with stamp images, when a plurality of stamp images or a stamp image and a game object are in a given positional relationship, Game effects may occur.

On the other hand, if a game effect is associated with a stamp image in advance, the game effect will occur even when the stamp image is placed, but if a plurality of stamp images or a stamp image and a game object are not placed in place. A game effect may be generated even when a given positional relationship is established.

Alternatively, when a game effect is associated with a stamp image in advance, a plurality of stamp images or a stamp image and a game object can be generated without generating a game effect when the stamp image is placed. , a process of changing the content of the game effect associated with the stamp image may be performed.

For example, the following processing can be assumed as the processing for changing the content of the game effect. For example, the game effect generation time is extended, the range of the game effect is expanded, or the degree of the game effect is increased. Alternatively, the change in game effect may be a change disadvantageous to the player. For example, the occurrence time of the game effect is shortened, the range of the game effect is reduced, or the degree of the game effect is lowered. Also, the game effect associated with the stamp image may be changed to another game effect. Further, when the positional relationship is a distance relationship, the degree of the game effect may be changed as the distance becomes shorter or as the distance becomes longer. Also, the degree of the game effect may be changed according to the overlapping ratio or the number of overlapping pieces. Also, when moving stamp images are used, the number of overlapping times or ratio within a predetermined period may be calculated to change the content of the game effect.

Further, in this embodiment, a permissible time is set for the stamp image, and when a given positional relationship is established within the permissible time, the content of the game effect is changed. Note that if the positional relationship is not established within the allowable time, a game effect associated with the stamp image in advance occurs. At this time, the allowable time may be extended by pasting another stamp image on the game screen. For example, when a stamp image with an allowable time of 2 seconds is pasted and then another stamp image with an allowable time of 5 seconds is pasted 1 second later, the allowable time is extended to 6 seconds.

19, 20, 21, and 22 are flowcharts for explaining detailed processing examples of this embodiment. Steps S11 and S12 in FIG. 19 are the same as steps S1 and S2 in FIG. 13 described above. Then, when the stamp image is arranged on the game screen in step S12, a game effect associated with the stamp image in advance occurs (step S13). Then, the positional relationship between the plurality of stamp images arranged on the game screen or the positional relationship between the stamp image and the game object is determined (step S14). Then, it is determined whether or not the positional relationship has become a given relationship (step S15), and if the given relationship has been met, a game effect is generated according to the positional relationship (step S16).

Steps S21 and S22 in FIG. 20 are the same as steps S11 and S12 in FIG. In FIG. 19, when the stamp image is arranged on the game screen in step S12, a game effect associated with the stamp image in advance occurs as shown in step S13. On the other hand, in FIG. 20, when the stamp image is arranged on the game screen in step S22, the game effect pre-associated with the stamp image does not occur. Then, the positional relationship is determined in step S23, and when it is determined in step S24 that the positional relationship has become a given relationship, in step S25, a process of changing the contents of the game effects pre-associated with the stamp image is performed. is done and a game effect occurs.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a stamp image is pre-associated with a game effect, and the content of the game effect pre-associated with the stamp image is changed in accordance with the positional relationship. In this way, it becomes possible to change the content of the game effect associated with the stamp image according to the positional relationship, and various game effects can be generated based on the stamp image. .

Steps S31 and S32 in FIG. 21 are the same as steps S21 and S22 in FIG. Then, in FIG. 21, when the stamp image is arranged on the game screen in step S32, the process of counting the elapse of the allowable time for the occurrence of the game effect is started in step S33. Then, the positional relationship is judged in step S34, and it is judged in step S35 whether or not the permissible time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the count value of the allowable time elapsing for which counting was started in step S33 has reached a predetermined value. If the allowable elapsed time has not elapsed, it is determined in step S36 whether or not the positional relationship has become a given relationship, and if not, the process returns to step S34. On the other hand, when the positional relationship becomes a given relationship, processing is performed to change the content of the game effect previously associated with the stamp image, and the game effect is generated. Further, if it is determined in step S35 that the allowable time has elapsed without the positional relationship becoming the given relationship, then as shown in step S38, a game effect associated with the stamp image in advance occurs. .

As described above, in the present embodiment, the stamp image is set with a permissible time for the occurrence of the game effect. is generated. In this way, it is possible to set a time limit for establishment of the positional relationship, and on the condition that the positional relationship is established within the allowable time, which is the time limit, the processing for generating the game effect corresponding to the positional relationship can be performed. becomes possible to do. Therefore, for example, the positional relationship can be determined within a finite time limit, thereby preventing the processing load of the positional relationship determination process from increasing unnecessarily. It is desirable to hide the stamp image for which the allowable time has passed on the game screen.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in steps S36 and S37 in FIG. 21, when the positional relationship becomes a given relationship within the allowable time, processing is performed to change the content of the game effect, and steps S35 and S38 are performed. 2, when the allowable time elapses without the positional relationship becoming a given relationship, a game effect associated with the stamp image in advance is generated. In this way, on the condition that the positional relationship is established within the allowable time, the processing for changing the content of the game effect is performed. become. For example, by establishing the positional relationship within the allowable time, the effect generation time of the game effect is extended, the range of the game effect is expanded, and the effect of the game effect is increased. This makes it possible to effectively motivate the player to establish the positional relationship within the allowable time.

Further, in this embodiment, if another stamp image is placed within the allowable time, the allowable time is extended. For example, in FIG. 22A, the positional relationship is established within the allowable time TA, so the game effect occurs. Establishing a positional relationship means that the positional relationship becomes a given relationship. On the other hand, in FIG. 22B, after the stamp image SPA set with the allowable time TA is placed, the stamp image SPB with the allowable time TB set is placed within the allowable time TA. Specifically, the stamp image SPB is placed after the time TE has passed since the stamp image SPA was placed. As a result, processing for extending the allowable time is performed, for example, T=TE+TB. It should be noted that an extension process may be performed such that the relational expression T=(TA-TE)+TB holds true.

In this way, when the player cannot establish the positional relationship based on the previously placed stamp image SPA, the player can place another stamp image SPB so that the allowable time for generating the game effect can be extended. become. As a result, by establishing the positional relationship within the extended allowable time, it is possible to produce a game effect and improve convenience for the player.

2.6 Occurrence of game effects according to degree of matching of types In this embodiment, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged on the game screen, the degree of matching of the types of the plurality of stamp images is determined, and the degree of matching of the types is determined. A game effect generation process is performed according to the FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of this embodiment using the degree of matching of stamp image types.

First, it is determined whether or not the player has input an instruction to arrange a stamp image (step S41). Then, when the player's operation input for instructing placement of the stamp image is received, the stamp image is placed on the game screen (step S42). For example, in the case of the positional relationship shown in FIG. 13, the placement position of the stamp image is also indicated, but in FIG. 23, the player does not necessarily need to indicate the placement position. Then, it is determined whether or not the types of stamp images arranged on the game screen match (step S43). For example, the degree of matching of types or the degree of non-matching of types is determined. Then, a process for generating a game effect according to the matching degree of the types is performed (step S34). For example, when the degree of matching of types satisfies a given condition, processing is performed to generate a game effect, or processing is performed to change the content of the game effect according to the degree of matching of types.

As described above, in the present embodiment, stamp images can be arranged on the game screen, and game effect generation processing is performed according to the matching degree of the types of a plurality of stamp images arranged on the game screen. By doing so, it is possible to effectively use the stamp image, which is a communication means for transmitting message information, to generate various game effects. As a result, the player can enjoy a game in which a game effect based on the stamp image is generated while communicating using the stamp image. In this embodiment, a game effect is produced according to the matching degree of the types of the arranged stamp images. Therefore, the player actively uses many stamp images in order to advance the game advantageously, and it is possible to effectively motivate the player to use the stamp images in the game. In addition, game strategies that use the degree of matching of stamp image types are now possible, and game effects that occur according to the degree of matching of types increase the fun and enjoyment of the game, creating a game system that has never existed before. realization becomes possible.

Next, the processing for judging the matching degree of types will be specifically described. For example, the plurality of stamp images shown in FIG. 24A have the same picture and lines, and have the same pattern. That is, the degree of uniformity (matching degree) of stamp image types is high. On the other hand, the plurality of stamp images in FIG. 24B have uneven pictures and words. That is, the patterns of the stamp images are uneven, and the degree of unevenness (degree of disparity) in the types of stamp images is high.

In the present embodiment, the matching degree of the types of stamp images is determined, for example, as shown in FIG. For example, when the degree of uniformity of the types is high, a specific game effect is generated, or the content of the game effect is changed according to the degree of uniformity of the types. In this way, for example, the higher the degree of uniformity of stamp images, the more advantageous the game effect can be produced for the player, and the more effectively motivates the player to use the stamp image in the game. can be done.

Also, in this embodiment, as the matching degree of the types, for example, the degree of unevenness of the types of the plurality of stamp images as shown in FIG. For example, when the degree of unevenness of the types is high, a specific game effect is generated, or the content of the game effect is changed according to the degree of unevenness of the types. In this way, for example, the higher the degree of unevenness of the types, the more advantageous the game effects for the player can be generated. Therefore, the player actively collects stamp images of different types, which effectively motivates the player to collect many stamp images and use them in the game.

Further, in this embodiment, the stamp image is pre-associated with a game effect, and processing is performed to change the content of the game effect pre-associated with the stamp image in accordance with the degree of matching of the types. For example, the stamp images in FIGS. 24A and 24B are associated in advance with the recovery game effect. Then, the pre-associated recovery game effect is changed according to the matching degree of the type.

For example, the plurality of stamp images in FIG. 24A have the same picture and words, and the degree of uniformity of types is high. When it is determined that the degree of uniformity of the types is high in this way, processing for changing the content of the game effects pre-associated with the stamp image is performed. For example, the degree (efficacy) of the recovery game effect is increased. For example, in the pre-associated recovery game effect, 10 point recovery is changed to 50 point recovery if the degree of uniformity of types is high. Alternatively, the occurrence time of the game effect of recovery is lengthened, or the range of the game effect of recovery is expanded in the game field. It should be noted that the degree of change in the game effect may be increased according to the degree of uniformity of the types. For example, depending on the degree of uniformity of types, more points can be recovered, the extension time of the game effect of recovery can be increased, or the expansion rate of the range of the game effect of recovery can be increased.

In addition, the plurality of stamp images in FIG. 24B have irregular pictures and words, and the degree of irregularity in type is high. When it is determined that the degree of unevenness of the types is high in this way, the process of changing the content of the game effects pre-associated with the stamp image is performed. For example, the degree of recovery game effect is increased. For example, compared to the pre-associated recovery game effect, the recovery points are increased, the recovery game effect generation time is extended, or the range of the recovery game effect is expanded. It should be noted that the degree of change in the game effect may be increased according to the degree of unevenness of the types. For example, depending on the degree of unevenness of the types, more points are recovered, the extension time of the game effect of recovery is lengthened, or the expansion rate of the range of the game effect of recovery is increased.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the game effects pre-associated with the stamp images are changed in accordance with the matching degree of the types of the stamp images. Therefore, the game effect associated with the stamp image in advance is changed to, for example, a game effect that is advantageous to the player according to the matching degree of the type, and the use of the stamp image in the game is effective. It can give the players great motivation.

Further, in the present embodiment, for a plurality of stamp images associated with the same or the same system of game effects, the matching degree of the stamp types is determined, and the game effect generating process is performed according to the matching degree of the stamp types. In this way, a plurality of stamp images associated with the same or the same series of game effects are subjected to the process of determining the degree of matching of the stamp types, and the game effect corresponding to the degree of matching of the stamp types is generated. It becomes possible to let

Specifically, in the present embodiment, a process of changing the contents of the same or the same series of game effects is performed according to the matching degree of the stamp types. In this way, even if the stamp images are associated with the same or the same system of game effects, the content of the same or the same system of game effects can be changed according to the matching degree of the types. Therefore, it is possible to generate various game effects using the stamp image.

For example, the multiple stamp images in FIG. 24A have the same game effect of recovery. Then, for a plurality of stamp images to which the same game effect is set in this way, the matching degree of the stamp type is determined, and the game effect generation processing is performed according to the matching degree of the stamp type. Here, the stamp type is a type of picture or words, and is a type of pattern of the stamp image. Then, depending on the matching degree of the stamp types, which are the types of pictures and lines, the content of the game effect is changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the degree of matching of stamp types is high, processing is performed to change the content of the pre-associated recovery game effect, or recovery is performed according to the degree of matching of stamp types. Increases the degree of change in game effects.

Note that the types of stamps are not limited to types of pictures and lines, and may be types of game series, for example. For example, the stamp images in FIG. 24C are of the same game series (game titles, etc.) in which the characters depicted in the stamp images appear. Such stamp images may be determined as stamp images of the same stamp type. The stamp image in FIG. 24(C) is associated in advance with the same game effect of attack assistance. Since the stamp images in FIG. 24C have the same stamp type for the game series, it is determined that the degree of uniformity of the stamp types is high. Therefore, a process of changing the content of the pre-associated attack assist game effect is performed according to the degree of matching of the stamp types.

In FIG. 24B, the same game effect of recovery is set for a plurality of stamp images of different stamp types. Then, the content of the game effect is changed according to the degree of matching of the stamp types. For example, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the degree of unevenness of the stamp types is high, processing is performed to change the content of the pre-associated recovery game effect, or depending on the degree of unevenness of the stamp types, recovery is performed. Increase the degree of change in game effects

In FIGS. 24A and 24B, the game effects pre-associated with a plurality of stamp images are the same game effect. The game effects that are displayed may be the same system of game effects. For example, as described above, the game effect of "recovering 10 points of physical strength" and the game effect of "recovering 20 points of physical strength" differ only in the degree of recovery, and belong to the category of game effects of recovery. Therefore, it is determined that the game effects of the same system are set. The stamp image in FIG. 24C also belongs to the game effect category of attack assistance, so even if the degree of attack assistance is different, it is determined that the same type of game effect is set. be.

Further, in this embodiment, a process of generating a game effect is performed according to the number of stamp images whose type matches a given condition. For example, depending on the number of stamp images whose type matches a given condition, a game effect is generated, or the content of the game effect is changed according to the number. For example, the greater the number of stamp images whose type matches a given condition, the greater the degree of change in the game effect. For example, the greater the number, the more powerful the game effect, the longer the time it takes for the game effect to occur, and the wider the range the game effect reaches. In this way, it is possible to realize the process of generating a game effect that reflects the number of stamp images whose type matching degree satisfies a given condition.

25 and 26 are flowcharts for explaining a processing example of this embodiment. In FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the same or the same system of game effects are set for a plurality of target stamp images (step S51). If it is set, it is determined whether the stamp types of the target stamp images are the same (all the same), or whether the number of stamp images with the same stamp type is equal to or greater than a predetermined number ( step S52). Then, when the stamp type is the same or the number of stamp images with the same stamp type is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the game effect is changed and a game effect is generated (step S53). At this time, change processing is performed according to the number of stamp images of the same stamp type. In this way, it is possible to change the content of the game effect in accordance with the degree of matching (matching degree) of the stamp types.

Step S61 in FIG. 26 is the same as step S51 in FIG. In FIG. 26, in step S62, it is determined whether or not the plurality of target stamp images have different stamp types (all different stamp types) or the number of stamp images with different stamp types is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. When the stamp type is different or the number of stamp images with different stamp types is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the game effect is changed in step S63 to generate the game effect. At this time, change processing is performed according to the number of stamp images of different stamp types. In this way, it is possible to change the content of the game effect in accordance with the degree of unevenness (degree of disparity) of the stamp types.

Also, as described with reference to FIG. 16, in the case of a multi-player game, a process of displaying the stamp images SPA and SPB arranged by the players PL1 and PL2 is performed. Then, the matching degree of the type of the stamp image SP1 and the stamp image SP2 is judged, and the game effect generation processing is performed according to the degree of matching of the type. In this way, it is possible to judge whether the types of stamp images placed by each of the plurality of players participating in the multi-player game match, and to generate a game effect according to the degree of matching of the types. It is possible to improve the fun, strategy, etc. of the multiplayer game.

In this case, as in FIG. 17, the players PL1 and PL2 may be players in an action-enabled state or an action-impossible state. The stamp image SPA instructed to be placed by the player PL1 in an action-enabled state and the stamp image SPB instructed to be placed by the player PL2 in an action-impossible state are judged to match in type, and a game effect is generated according to the degree of match in type. I do. In this way, when one player playing a multi-play game becomes ready to act and another player becomes unable to act, the game effect of the stamp image reflects each of these states. generation processing can be realized, and the amusement, strategy, etc. of the game can be further improved.

2.7 Detailed Example of Game Effect Generating Process Depending on Kind Matching Next, a detailed example of the game effect generating process according to the stamp image type matching will be described.

In this embodiment, when a stamp image is placed on the game screen, a game effect associated with the stamp image is generated, and if the degree of matching of the types of a plurality of stamp images satisfies a given condition, Also, a game effect may be generated according to the degree of matching of types. FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example in this case. Steps S71 and S72 in FIG. 27 are the same as steps S41 and S42 in FIG. Then, in FIG. 27, when the stamp image is arranged on the game screen in step S72, a game effect associated with the stamp image in advance occurs in step S73. Then, in step S74, it is determined whether or not the types of stamp images match, and if it is determined in step S75 that the type match satisfies a given condition, in step S76, a game effect corresponding to the type match is generated. occurs. The matching degree of the types satisfies a given condition, for example, when the degree of uniformity of the types exceeds a given degree, or when the degree of irregularity of the types reaches a given degree or higher.

Further, in this embodiment, when a stamp image is placed on the game screen, the game effect associated with the stamp image does not occur, and the matching degree of the types of the plurality of stamp images satisfies a given condition. In this case, a process of changing the content of the game effect associated with the stamp image may be performed. The processing for changing the content of the game effect is the same as the processing for changing the content of the game effect based on the positional relationship described above, so detailed description thereof will be omitted. FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example in this case. FIG. 28 differs from FIG. 27 in that, in FIG. 28, when a stamp image is placed on the game screen in step S82, the game effect pre-associated with the stamp image does not occur, and in step S84, the type If the degree of matching satisfies a given condition, in step S85, processing for changing the content of the game effect pre-associated with the stamp image is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29A, it is possible to determine whether or not the types of stamp images SPA to SPG match on the entire game screen. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 29B, it is possible to determine whether the types of stamp images SPA, SPB, and SPC arranged within a predetermined range ARD on the game screen match. Further, it is also possible to determine whether or not the types of stamp images match each other based on the stamp images that are arranged close to each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 29(C), it is possible to determine whether the stamp images SPA and SPB have the distance L between the stamp images equal to or less than a predetermined distance LT as to whether the types match. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 29D, it is also possible to determine whether the stamp images SPA and SPB located in a given range AR match in type. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is also possible to determine the matching degree of the types of stamp images having a given positional relationship.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is also possible to determine whether the types of stamp images arranged on the game screen within a given determination time are matched. For example, it is possible to determine whether the types of stamp images that are placed during a period from the start timing set in advance by the system until a given determination time elapses. Further, it is also possible to determine whether the types of stamp images that are placed during a period from the timing at which the immediately preceding stamp image is placed until a given determination time elapses. Further, it is also possible to determine the degree of matching of the types of stamp images placed between the time when two stamps having the same effect are displayed and the time when a given determination time elapses. In this case, if the degree of matching of types satisfies a given condition within the determination time, the stamp image of the other player is displayed at that timing. On the other hand, if the degree of matching of types does not satisfy the given condition even after the determination time has elapsed, the stamp image of another player is displayed at that timing.

Further, it is also possible to change the content and degree of the game effect by performing a plurality of determinations of the matching degree of the types. For example, when the pictures and lines of the stamp images are not uniform and the game series is also irregular, the content and degree of the game effects are more advantageous to the player than when only the pictures and lines are irregular. change to

FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of this embodiment. First, when the determination of the matching degree of the types is started (step S91), the stamp images placed by other players are hidden (step S92). In other words, stamp images of other players are not displayed on the player's game screen. Next, it is determined whether the types of stamp images to be arranged on the game screen match (step S93). Then, it is determined whether or not the degree of matching of types satisfies a given condition (step S94), and if the degree of matching of types satisfies the given condition, a stamp image placed by another player is displayed. (Step S95). Then, a process for generating a game effect according to the matching degree of the types is performed (step S96). On the other hand, if the degree of matching of types does not satisfy the given condition, it is determined whether or not the determination time for the determination started in step S91 has elapsed (step S97). If the determination time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S93, and if the determination time has elapsed, the stamp images placed by other players are displayed (step S98).

As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in steps S91, S92, S93, S94, and S97 in FIG. 30, a plurality of stamp images arranged within a given determination time are checked for type matching. Then, as shown in step S96, a game effect generating process is performed according to the matching degree of the types. In this way, the process of determining whether the types of stamp images match each other is performed for a plurality of stamp images arranged within the determination time. Therefore, the process of judging the degree of matching of types can be performed within a finite judgment time, thereby preventing unnecessary increase in the processing load of the processing of judging the degree of matching of types.

Also, in this embodiment, as shown in steps S92, S97, and S98 in FIG. 30, stamp images placed by other players are hidden from the player until the determination time elapses. By doing so, it is possible to hide the stamp images placed by other players from the player until the determination time elapses, thereby improving the fun and strategy of the game. For example, until the determination time elapses, the player pastes his/her own stamp image onto the game screen without seeing the stamp images placed by other players. After the determination time has passed, it becomes possible to see the contents of the stamp images of other players pasted on the game screen, and it is possible to know whether the types are complete or not. Therefore, it is possible to improve the amusement, strategy, etc. of the game.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in steps S94 and S95 in FIG. 30, if the matching degree of stamp image types satisfies a given condition before the determination time elapses, another player is placed. The stamp image is displayed on the player. In this way, the player can paste his/her own stamp image onto the game screen while not seeing the stamp images placed by other players until the degree of matching of types satisfies a given condition. Become. Then, when the degree of matching of the types satisfies a given condition, the player can see the contents of the stamp images of other players pasted on the game screen, and the types are complete or the types are the same. Since you will know if there are not enough, you can improve the fun and strategy of the game.

2.8 Support display when arranging stamp images In this embodiment, as a support display when arranging stamp images, for example, as shown in FIG. indicate. For example, in FIG. 331, a list of stamp images SPH1, SPH2, and SPH2 owned by the player is displayed. In this case, the stamp images in which the same or the same series of game effects are set are displayed so that the player can easily grasp them. For example, the windows are sorted or displayed in different windows using tabs. For example, in FIG. 31, stamp images for which game effects such as recovery, attack assistance, and provocation are set are displayed in separate windows using tabs. For example, when the player selects a recovery tab, an attack support tab, or a provocation tab, a list of stamp images set with game effects corresponding to the selected tab is displayed. In this case, for example, a stamp image having the same game effect or the same system of game effects as the stamp image currently arranged on the game screen is preferentially displayed. Also, only those for which the determination of the matching degree of the type is valid may be narrowed down and displayed. For example, only those within the aforementioned determination time are displayed. In addition, stamp images of the same type and stamp images of different types are displayed so that they can be easily grasped.

That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, a list of stamp images possessed by the player is displayed, and the display mode of the list display is changed according to the stamp images arranged on the game screen. For example, the display mode such as the display type and display priority of the stamp image is changed according to the stamp image arranged on the game screen. For example, in the game screen, if a stamp image with a recovery game effect is arranged, and the stamp image with the recovery game effect is used for determination of type matching, the recovery system A tab is automatically selected to display a stamp image set with a recovery game effect, or to change the display mode so that the recovery stamp image is preferentially displayed at the top. In this way, the player can efficiently select from the list display a stamp image that is advantageous in determining whether the types match, and arrange the stamp image on the game screen, thereby improving the user's convenience. .

In addition, in this embodiment, if a player does not own a stamp image that satisfies a given condition in terms of type matching with stamp images placed by other players, that stamp image is obtained. display guidance for For example, a stamp image set with the same or the same type of game effect as a stamp image placed by another player, or a stamp image set with the same or the same type of game effect and of the same or different type may be used by a player. If the stamp image is not owned, a screen for purchasing the stamp image or a screen for presenting the method of acquisition to the player is displayed. For example, FIG. 32 shows an example of such a screen. In FIG. 32, since the player does not have enough recovery-type stamp images for type matching determination, a window screen WD prompting the purchase of recovery-type stamp images is popped up, for example.

As described above, in the present embodiment, if a player does not own a stamp image that satisfies a given condition in terms of type matching with stamp images placed by other players, the player acquires the stamp image not owned by the player. Perform display processing for That is, an invitation to purchase is displayed as shown in FIG. In this way, the player can obtain the stamp image, which the player does not own, by purchasing it. By arranging the acquired stamp images on the game screen, the player can proceed with the game in an advantageous manner in judging the degree of matching of the types, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, display processing of information regarding stamp images owned by other players may be performed. For example, a list of stamp images possessed by other players is displayed. Alternatively, instead of the stamp image itself, as shown in FIG. 33, for example, the number of stamp images owned by other players may be displayed for each game effect. For example, in FIG. 33, the number of stamp images possessed by the other players PL2 and PL3 who participate in the multiplayer game is displayed for each game effect of recovery, attack support, and provocation. In this case, stamp images of other players may be rearranged or narrowed down in the same way as described with reference to FIG. Alternatively, when a player selects his/her own stamp image, stamp images possessed by other players having the same or the same game effect as the game effect set for the stamp image may be displayed. good. In this way, by performing the display processing of the information about the stamp images owned by other players, the player can easily grasp the information about the stamp images owned by the other players, thereby improving the user's convenience. can improve.

Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this disclosure. For example, in the specification or drawings, a term used at least once with a different, broader or synonymous term may be replaced with the different term anywhere in the specification or drawings. Also, reception processing, game processing, display processing, and the like are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and methods equivalent to these are also included in the scope of the present disclosure.

TM1 to TMn, TM terminal equipment,
SP1 to SP6, SPX, SPY, SPZ, SPA to SPG...stamp images,
CH1, CH2, CH3... character, CE1, CE2, CE3... enemy character,
AR, ARD... range, L... distance, PL1, PL2... player, TA, TB... allowable time,
100... Processing unit, 102... Receiving unit, 104... Game processing unit, 106... Judging unit,
108... game effect processing unit, 112... management unit, 120... display processing unit,
130... Sound processing unit, 160... Operation unit, 170... Storage unit, 172... Game information storage unit,
174... Stamp information storage unit, 176... User information storage unit, 180... Information storage medium,
190... display section, 192... sound output section, 194... I/F section,
195... portable information storage medium, 196... communication unit,
500... Server system, 510... Network

Claims (17)

a reception unit that receives an operation input from the player;
a game processing unit that processes a game played by the player and generates a game effect for a game object;
As a display processing unit that performs display processing of a game screen on which an image of the game object is displayed,
make your computer work
The display processing unit
performing a process of arranging and displaying the stamp image on the game screen when the player performs an operation input to instruct the arrangement of the stamp image;
The game processing unit
wherein, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged on the game screen, a degree of matching of types of the plurality of stamp images is determined, and processing for generating the game effect is performed according to the degree of matching of the types. program to do. In claim 1,
The program, wherein the stamp image is an image representing a stamp that conveys message information visually or aurally. In claim 1 or 2,
A game effect is associated in advance with the stamp image,
The game processing unit
A program for performing a process of changing the content of the game effect previously associated with the stamp image according to the degree of matching of the type. In claim 3,
The game processing unit
A plurality of the stamp images associated with the same or the same system of game effects are judged to determine the degree of matching of the stamp types, and the game effect generating process is performed according to the degree of matching of the stamp types. program. In claim 4,
The game processing unit
A program for performing a process of changing the content of the game effect of the same or the same system according to the degree of matching of the stamp types. In any one of claims 1 to 5,
The game processing unit
A program for judging a degree of irregularity in the types of the plurality of stamp images as the degree of matching of the types, and performing processing for generating the game effect according to the degree of irregularity in the types. In any one of claims 1 to 6,
The game processing unit
A program for generating the game effect in accordance with the number of the stamp images for which the matching degree of the type satisfies a given condition. In any one of claims 1 to 7,
The game processing unit
A program for determining whether the types of the stamp images arranged within a given determination time are matched, and generating the game effect according to the matching of the types. In claim 8,
The display processing unit
A program, wherein the stamp image placed by another player is hidden from the player until the determination time elapses. In claim 9,
The display processing unit
The stamp image placed by the other player is displayed to the player if the degree of matching of the types satisfies a given condition before the determination time elapses. program to do. In any one of claims 1 to 10,
The game processing unit
Handles multiplayer games played by multiple players,
The display processing unit
performing a process of displaying a plurality of said stamp images instructed to be arranged by a plurality of said players;
The game processing unit
A program for generating the game effect according to the degree of matching of the types of the plurality of stamp images instructed to be arranged by the plurality of players. In claim 11,
The display processing unit
performing a process of displaying a first stamp image instructed to be placed by a first player among the plurality of players and a second stamp image instructed to be placed by a second player;
The game processing unit
A program for judging whether the types of the first stamp image and the second stamp image match, and performing processing for generating the game effect according to the matching of the types. In claim 12,
the first player is a player who is ready to act in the game;
the second player is a player who is incapacitated in the game;
The game processing unit
Determining whether the type of the first stamp image instructed to be placed by the first player in the actionable state and the second stamp image instructed to be placed by the second player in the action-impossible state match in terms of the type. and performing the process of generating the game effect according to the degree of matching of the types. In any one of claims 1 to 13,
The display processing unit
A program for displaying a list of stamp images owned by the player, and changing a display mode of the list display according to the stamp images arranged on the game screen. In any one of claims 1 to 14,
The display processing unit
When the player does not own a stamp image that satisfies a given condition in terms of the type of match with the stamp image placed by another player, the player acquires the stamp image that the player does not own. A program characterized by performing display processing of. In any one of claims 1 to 15,
The display processing unit
A program characterized by performing display processing of information relating to stamp images owned by other players. a reception unit that receives an operation input from the player;
a game processing unit that processes a game played by the player and generates a game effect for a game object;
a display processing unit that performs display processing of a game screen on which the image of the game object is displayed;
including
The display processing unit
performing a process of arranging and displaying the stamp image on the game screen when the player performs an operation input to instruct the arrangement of the stamp image;
The game processing unit
wherein, when a plurality of stamp images are arranged on the game screen, a degree of matching of types of the plurality of stamp images is determined, and processing for generating the game effect is performed according to the degree of matching of the types. game system.

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