JP7383773B2 - Information processing device and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an information processing device and an information processing program.

In recent years, as online content services have progressed, game content services have been actively provided. Game content services include various games such as competitive games, training games, and music games.

For example, in a music game, a player selects his/her favorite song and operates the game terminal's touch panel, keyboard, or other input means in time with the selected song to reach the hit area displayed on the screen. Hit the winning symbols accurately to get the score.

In a competitive game, a common enemy object is placed on the screen of the player's user equipment, and a plurality of players jointly fight against the enemy object.

Patent Document 1 discloses that when a player selects a song to be used in a game, the player selects presentation content and controls the presentation according to the progress of the game, thereby allowing the player to arbitrarily change the presentation of the song. Possible music games are listed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-008023

In conventional games, each player can improve operability and interest by setting characters, backgrounds, or objects for operation displayed on a user device to their own preference.

However, in conventional games, the settings selected by each player are only reflected on the user equipment of that player, but cannot be reflected on the user equipment of other players.

This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the invention is to provide a technique that can further enhance the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, one aspect of the present invention provides an information processing device that executes a program for a game in which multiple users participate, the information processing device including an object processing unit that displays a common object on a game screen, and a predetermined game program. The present invention provides an information processing apparatus that includes a setting control unit that performs predetermined control on a common object based on setting values related to the common object of a specific user in response to a condition being satisfied.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game by controlling objects on the user equipment of other players based on the settings of the object selected by the player.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system related to a game program according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a server in the game system shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of user equipment in the game system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on a user device realized by the game program according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the data structure of symbol management data according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the data structure of common object management data according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically explaining information processing operations according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of information processing operation according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically explaining information processing operations according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically explaining information processing operations according to the third embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that, hereinafter, elements that are the same or similar to elements that have already been explained will be given the same or similar reference numerals, and overlapping explanations will be basically omitted. For example, when there are multiple identical or similar elements, a common code may be used to explain each element without distinction, or a common code may be used to distinguish and explain each element. In addition, branch numbers may also be used.

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(1) Game System FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system S according to the first embodiment. The game system S includes a game server 1 and a plurality of user devices 2. Although a plurality of game servers 1 can be connected to the network, the detailed configuration of only one game server 1 is shown for simplicity. Although any number of user devices 2 can be connected to the game server 1, the detailed configuration of only one user device 2 is shown for simplicity. Each user device 2 is capable of communicating with the game server 1 via the network.

The network is a network such as a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network), and includes a mobile communication network, a wired telephone network, an FTTH (Fiber To The Home), a CATV (Cable Television) network, etc. may include an access network.

The game server 1 is, for example, a game server that comprehensively manages game programs and user information and supports the progress of the game on the user device 2. The game server 1 is composed of a processor, a memory, a storage device, a communication device, an input/output interface, etc., and reads a program stored in the storage device into the memory and executes it by the processor. The program receives user information and various requests from the user device 2 via the network, executes requests from the user or necessary information processing, and transmits game programs and data to the user device 2 via the network. The game server 1 is capable of transmitting and receiving information to and from a plurality of user devices 2 at the same time, and can support the progress of games on the plurality of user devices 2 in parallel.

The user equipment 2 is a terminal used by a user who plays a game, and is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a portable terminal such as a notebook personal computer, a stationary computer such as a desktop personal computer, or a terminal suitable for playing games. It may also be a dedicated game terminal. Hereinafter, as an example, the user device 2 will be described as a smartphone equipped with a touch screen.

The user device 2 connects to the game server 1 at the start of the game, performs authentication processing, and then downloads the game program and necessary data from the game server 1. The user device 2 may proceed with the game without communicating with the game server 1 from now on using the downloaded programs and data. Alternatively, the user device 2 may transmit and receive necessary game programs or data to and from the game server 1 as the game progresses.

(2) Hardware configuration (2-1) Game server The game server 1 includes a processor 10, a memory 11, a storage device 12, a communication device 13, an input/output interface (I/F) 14, a bus 15, etc. has been done. The game server 1 is an example of an information processing device that can send and receive programs and data to and from a computer such as a user device 2 .

The processor 10 includes, for example, a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The processor 10 is not limited to a general-purpose processor, but may be a dedicated processor.

Memory 11 corresponds to a main storage device. Memory 11 includes a nonvolatile memory area and a volatile memory area. The memory 11 stores an operating system or a program in a non-volatile memory area. The memory 11 uses a volatile memory area as a work area in which data is appropriately rewritten by the processor 10. For example, the memory 11 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) as a nonvolatile memory area. For example, the memory 11 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory) as a volatile memory area.

The storage device 12 corresponds to a storage device such as an auxiliary storage device. The storage device 12 includes a nonvolatile storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD). The storage device 12 stores programs executed by the processor 10, data necessary for executing the programs, and the like. Part of the program may be stored in ROM. By executing the program read from the storage device 12 and stored in the memory 11 by the processor 10, the game server 1 operates as an information processing device that implements specific functions.

The communication device 13 is a device for communicating with other computers or computer systems via a network, for example with the user equipment 2.

The input/output interface 14 is a boundary between the game server 1 and an external device, and is used to input input signals from outside the game server 1 or to output output signals such as video information, audio information, or control signals. This is the part for output.

(2-2) User Equipment The user equipment 2 is an example of an information processing device that allows a user of the user equipment 2 (herein referred to as a user or a player) to send and receive programs and data to and from a computer such as the game server 1. It is. The user equipment 2 includes a processor 20, a memory 21, an input device 22, a display device 23, a storage device 24, a communication device 25, various sensors 26, an imaging device 27, a sound input/output device 28, and an input/output interface (I/F) 29. , a bus 30, etc. Note that each device does not have to be a separate device.

Processor 20 controls the overall operation of user equipment 2 . The processor 20 includes, for example, a general-purpose processor such as a CPU, MPU, or GPU. The processor 20 is not limited to a general-purpose processor, and may be a dedicated processor such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

The memory 21 is a main storage device and includes ROM, RAM, or the like. By executing the program read from the storage device 24 and stored in the memory 21 by the processor 20, the user equipment 2 operates as an information processing device that realizes a specific function.

The input device 22 is a device for importing data from outside the user equipment 2, and includes a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a touch pad, etc. for importing human operations. The touch pad is, for example, a capacitive or resistive touch panel, and detects a position touched by a player with a finger or a touch pen (stylus pen), and generates coordinate information of the touched position.

The display device 23 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and displays various images based on display data. The display device 23 realizes a game screen by displaying a game image.

The input device 22 and the display device 23 may each be independent devices, or may be a combination thereof. For example, a touch screen included in a smartphone receives operations from a player and provides images to the player. The touch screen is a device that combines a display device 23 such as a liquid crystal panel and an input operation device such as a touch pad, and allows human operations to be input by touching the touch screen with a finger.

The storage device 24 corresponds to a storage device such as an auxiliary storage device. Storage device 24 includes non-volatile storage devices such as hard disk drives and solid state drives. Furthermore, the storage device 24 may include a built-in or external semiconductor memory (for example, flash memory). The storage device 24 stores programs executed by the processor 20, data necessary for executing the programs, and the like.

The communication device 25 is a device for communicating with the game server 1 or other computer devices via a network, and includes a mobile communication module, a signal processing module such as a LAN module, an antenna, a LAN terminal, and the like. Furthermore, the communication device 25 may include a module for short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).

The various sensors 26 may be a position detection sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, or other sensors.

The imaging device 27 is a device built into the user equipment 2 and is a device for acquiring still images or moving images under the operation of the player or the control of the user equipment 2. For example, the imaging device 27 is a device that uses a camera, an image scanner, etc. include.

The sound input/output device 28 is a device built into the user equipment 2, which inputs and outputs audio under the operation of the player or the control of the user equipment, and includes a microphone, a speaker, etc. .

The input/output interface 29 is a boundary between the user equipment 2 and an external device, and is used to input input signals from outside the user equipment 2 or to output output signals such as video information, audio information, or control signals. This is the part for output. The user equipment 2 can be connected to external input devices such as a keyboard, a mouse, a controller, a microphone, or a game-specific input device via an input/output interface 29 . Further, the user equipment 2 may be connected to an external output device such as a display device, a speaker, earphones, etc. via the input/output interface 29. The input/output interface 29 may include a USB (Universal Serial Bus) terminal. The input/output interface 29 can send and receive programs, data, etc. to and from a memory card and an external storage device.

Note that each of the various devices included in the user equipment 2 may be a single device, or may be implemented using a device that can implement the functions of a plurality of devices. For example, by connecting a head-mounted display to the user equipment 2, the functions of the imaging device 27, sound input/output device 28, input device 22, and display device 23 can be realized.

(3) Functional Configuration (3-1) Server FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game server 1 in the game system S shown in FIG. 1. Note that illustrations and explanations of the functional configuration of a general computer and the known configuration necessary for realizing the game will be omitted.

The game server 1 has a function of communicating with each user device 2 and managing the progress of the game on the user device 2. For example, the game server 1 has a function of distributing a game program to each user device 2 and a function of transmitting and receiving data necessary for executing the game program. The game server 1 includes a game management section 101 and a storage device 12.

The storage device 12 includes a user information storage section 120, a game information storage section 121, and a game program storage section 122.

The user information storage unit 120 stores user equipment information. The user device information includes information such as a user name, an account, or a device ID for identifying each user device 2 or the user who uses each user device 2.

The user information storage unit 120 stores information regarding players associated with the user equipment 2. The user information storage unit 120 stores, for example, the player's game progress, information related to the character corresponding to the player, and the like. The character corresponding to the player is, for example, a player character or a user character, which will be described later. Information related to the character is an example of information related to the player. The information regarding the player includes parameters such as the player's score, player level, degree of achievement, winning percentage, and game play history. The game play history may include attack-related parameters such as the player character's physical strength level (HP), skill level (SP), attack power level, defense power level, skills possessed, items possessed, attack type, direction, and range of influence. good.

The game information storage unit 121 stores various game information that is referred to when executing a game program. The game information includes, for example, data indicating the progress of the game, the positions and setting values of various objects placed in the game space, and other various information regarding the game space.

Objects include various characters. The characters include a player character that is a character that can be operated by a player corresponding to the player, and a non-player character (NPC) that is a character that cannot be operated by the player. Non-player characters include a game main character, sub-characters, enemy characters, user characters, and the like. For example, in the case of a music game, the main character may be a main dancer. The sub-character may be a background dancer. The main character, sub-character, and enemy character are examples of characters that do not correspond to the player. The user character is a character that can identify the player corresponding to the player. The user character may be an icon for identifying each player. The objects include additional objects such as the character's hairstyle, clothes, weapons, and items. The additional object is an example of a setting value related to a character. Objects include game space objects that constitute the background of the location where the character is present, such as the terrain, the exterior, interior of a building, the stage, lighting, decoration, or scenery. The objects include game progress objects. The game progress object is an object related to the progress of the game. The game progress object includes symbols and the like in a music game. The type, speed, behavior, operation method, etc. of the game progress object can be set. The game progress object includes a hit area in a music game. The hit area is an area where a moving symbol is hit-input. A hit input is an operation by the player of touching a symbol in a hit area. Game progress objects can be set by the player or the game administrator.

Objects include common objects. The common object is an object displayed on the game screens of multiple user devices 2 participating in the game. The common object is an object that is commonly displayed on the game screens of several user devices 2. Common objects include non-player characters, additional objects, game space objects, game progress objects, and the like. A common object is an object that cannot be manipulated by a user.

Common objects may vary depending on the type and content of the game. For example, a case of a music game will be explained. The common object may include, as a non-player character, a main dancer, a back dancer, etc. that move according to the progress of the music. The common object may include costumes, hairstyles, items, etc. of the main dancer or back dancer as additional objects. The common object may include, as a game space object, a stage or lighting that changes as the music progresses. The common object may include symbols and the like as game progress objects. The case of a battle-type game will be explained. The common object may include an enemy character or the like as a non-player character. The common object may include, as a game space object, a theme of a stage such as a battle stage. The theme of the stage is, for example, an outdoor theme, an indoor theme, or an event theme such as Halloween or Christmas.

The common object is displayed on the game screen of each user device 2 based on setting values related to the common object. Setting values related to the common object include setting values related to the display mode of the common object. Setting values related to the common object include a plurality of setting values that can be selected by the player. For example, when the non-player character of the common object is a main dancer, the setting values of the additional object include values related to the main dancer's costume color, costume shape, hairstyle, item, or the like. For example, the player can select the color of the main dancer's costume from a plurality of setting values as an additional object. Setting values related to the common object include setting values that can be selected by each player and setting values that cannot be selected based on player level, degree of achievement, winning rate, game play history, or the like. For example, a player with a high player level may be able to select all the colors of the main dancer's costume. A player with a low player level may be able to select only some of the colors of the main dancer's costume. Setting values that can be selected by the player are also called "release settings," and setting values that cannot be selected by the player are also called "non-release settings." Note that the setting values related to the common object may be selectable through a lottery (gacha) or the like.

The game information storage unit 121 stores setting values related to objects. Setting values related to objects include, if the object is a character, the character's current location, physical strength level (HP), skill level (SP), attack power level, defense power level, possessed skills, possessed items, attack type, and direction. , parameters related to the attack, such as the range of influence. When the object is an additional object, the setting values related to the object include information such as the type, shape, color, effect size, or range of the additional object. Setting values related to an object include position, size, shape, color, and other information if the object is a game space object.

The game information storage unit 121 stores game-specific information depending on the game to be implemented. For example, in the case of a music game, the game information storage unit 121 stores various game data such as music files, symbols, background data, and main effects related to the progress of the game. The symbol includes information such as the type, speed, behavior, and operation method of the symbol. The game information storage unit 121 also stores setting values related to game space objects displayed in the background of the music game.

The game information storage unit 121 stores predetermined game conditions. The predetermined game condition includes a predetermined timing in the progress of the game. The predetermined timing includes the timing at which a predetermined event occurs during the progress of the game. For example, in the case of a music game, the predetermined event includes the chorus of a song being played in the game. In the case of a competitive game, the predetermined event includes activation of a skill by a specific user. The predetermined event includes the appearance of a specific character. The predetermined event may be set depending on the content or type of the game.

The game program storage unit 122 stores game programs and data to be executed by the game server 1 or game programs and data to be downloaded to the user device 2.

The game management section 101 is realized by a program stored in the processor 10 and the memory 11. The game management section 101 can function as the user management section 110, the data acquisition section 111, the data provision section 112, and the game progress management section 113 by executing the game program stored in the game program storage section 122.

The user management unit 110 provides services such as membership registration and login to the user equipment 2 that is connected or is about to be connected via the network.

The data acquisition unit 111 acquires data necessary for managing game progress from the user device 2 logged into the game provided by the game server 1. The data acquisition unit 111 acquires a user request from the user device 2 logged into the game provided by the game server 1. In the case of a music game, the data acquisition unit 111 acquires symbol determination data and the like from the user device 2, for example. The symbol determination data is data based on the timing at which the symbol reaches the hit area and the operation timing at which the player inputs a hit. For example, when the player inputs a hit to a symbol in the hit area, the game progress unit 211 of the user device 2 determines that the symbol has been hit. The game progression unit 211 of the user device 2 stores the determination result in the game information storage unit 241 as symbol determination data.

The data providing unit 112 provides the user device 2 with programs and data necessary for progressing the game. In the case of a music game, the data providing unit 112 provides the user device 2 with various game data such as music files, symbols, background data, and main effects related to the progress of the game.

The game progress management unit 113 manages the progress of the game from the start to the end on the user device 2 that is logged in and running the game. The game progress management section 113 performs transmission and reception with the user device 2 via the data acquisition section 111 and the data provision section 112 depending on the progress of the game. The progress of the game includes the occurrence of a predetermined condition during the progress of the game, synchronizing the progress of the game, calculating an individual game score, or providing a reward to the player.

For example, at the start of the game, the game progress management unit 113 matches players in response to game participation requests from a plurality of user devices 2 acquired via the data acquisition unit 111. The game progress management unit 113 instructs the user device 2 to start the game via the data providing unit 112. The game progress management unit 113 synchronizes the game in accordance with the progress of the game. At the end of the game, the game progress management unit 113 acquires the game score results from the user device 2, totals the game score results, and provides the game score results to the user device 2 via the data providing unit 112, or provides a reward. Give.

The game progress management unit 113 manages the overall game progress on the user device 2 that is logged in and running the game. In a game in which multiple users participate, the game progress management unit 113 manages common objects. The game progress management section 113 includes a common object management section 1130, a game condition determination management section 1131, and a setting control management section 1132.

The common object management unit 1130 manages the display of common objects and causes the common objects to be displayed on the game screen of the user device 2. Displaying the common object on the game screen of the user equipment 2 by the common object management unit 1130 includes the common object management unit 1130 transmitting display data of the common object to the user equipment 2. The common object management unit 1130 displays the common object on the game screen of the user device 2 based on setting values related to the common object.

The common object management unit 1130 manages setting values related to common objects for each player. The common object management unit 1130 assigns selectable setting values and non-selectable setting values to each player based on player level, degree of achievement, winning rate, game play history, or the like. The common object management unit 1130 associates setting values that can be selected by each player and setting values that cannot be selected by each player with each player and manages them as common object management data. The common object management section 1130 stores common object management data in the game information storage section 121. The common object management unit 1130 updates the common object management data as appropriate. Details of the common object management data will be described later.

The common object management unit 1130 associates setting values related to the common object with selectable setting values and non-selectable setting values for each player, and transmits them to the user equipment 2 corresponding to each player. The common object management unit 1130 is an example of an object processing unit.

The game condition determination management section 1131 determines whether the game satisfies the predetermined game conditions based on the predetermined game conditions stored in the game information storage section 121.

The setting control management unit 1132 performs management for performing predetermined control on the common object based on setting values related to the common object of a specific player. The setting control management unit 1132 transmits setting values related to the common object of the specific player to the user device 2 in response to the game condition determination management unit 1131 determining that the game satisfies a predetermined game condition. The setting control management unit 1132 determines a specific player based on, for example, at least one of the parameters associated with a plurality of players when the game condition determination management unit 1131 determines that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. Parameters associated with the plurality of players include parameters such as the player's score, player level, degree of achievement, winning percentage, or game play history. The setting control management unit 1132 may determine a specific player by combining a plurality of parameters associated with the player. For example, the setting control management unit 1132 may determine the player with the highest score among the plurality of players as the specific player. The setting control management unit 1132 may determine the player with the highest combination of score and skill level among the plurality of players as the specific player.

In one example, the setting control management unit 1132 acquires setting values related to the common object from the user device 2 of the specific player based on the game condition determination management unit 1131 determining that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. . The setting control management unit 1132 transmits the setting values related to the acquired common object to the user equipment 2 of another player different from the specific player. The setting control management unit 1132 reflects the setting values related to the common object of the specific player on the common objects of the user devices 2 of other players by transmitting the setting values related to the common objects. The reflection process by the setting control management unit 1132 includes changing the setting value associated with the common object in the user equipment 2 of another player to the setting value related to the common object of the specific player. The reflection process by the setting control management unit 1132 includes changing the setting value related to the common object of a specific player, regardless of whether it is a release setting or a non-release setting in the user equipment 2 of another player. The reflection process by the setting control management unit 1132 includes changing without requiring other players to perform operations such as confirming the change on the user device 2. The reflection process by the setting control management unit 1132 may include transmitting the above-mentioned change instruction. In this example, the setting control management unit 1132 may transmit information indicating the specific player to the user equipment 2 of the other players in addition to setting values related to the common object of the specific player.

In another example, the setting control management unit 1132 acquires setting values related to the common object from the user devices 2 of the plurality of players based on the fact that the plurality of players are matched. The setting control management unit 1132 transmits setting values related to common objects of a plurality of players to the user equipment 2 of each player. The setting control management unit 1132 transmits information indicating the specific player to the user device 2 based on the game condition determination management unit 1131 determining that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. The setting control management unit 1132 reflects the setting values related to the common object of the specific player on the common object of the user equipment 2 of other players by transmitting the acquired information indicating the specific player. The setting control management section 1132 is an example of a setting control section.

Setting values related to common objects include values that identify skill effects such as point-up effects, values that identify the state of aiming at enemy characters (lock-on state), and values that identify the state of actions such as attacks or skills. It may also include an identifying value. In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 sets a value that identifies a specific player's skill effect, state of aiming (lock-on state), etc., or state of an action such as attack or skill to be shared by the user equipment 2 of other players. Reflect on the object.

Although the game server 1 is illustrated as one computer system in FIG. 1, the functions of the game server 1 may be executed by a plurality of servers. For example, a web server may be provided to perform functions such as membership registration and login in the user management section 110. Further, user information, game information, game programs, etc. stored in the storage device 12 may be stored in an external device such as a database, or a server may be provided to manage each data.

(3-2) User Equipment FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user equipment 2 that can be used in the game system S shown in FIG. 1. Note that illustrations and explanations of the functional configuration of a general computer and the known configuration necessary for realizing the game will be omitted. User equipment 2 includes a control unit 201 and a storage device 24.

The storage device 24 includes a user information storage section 240, a game information storage section 241, and a game program storage section 242.

The user information storage unit 240 stores user equipment information of the user equipment 2. The user device information includes information such as a user name, an account, or a device ID for identifying the user device 2 or the user using the user device 2.

The user information storage unit 240 stores information regarding a player associated with the user device 2. The user information storage unit 240 stores, for example, the player's game progress, information related to the character corresponding to the player, and the like.

Similar to the game information storage section 121, the game information storage section 241 stores various game information that is referred to when executing a game program.

Similar to the game information storage section 121, the game information storage section 241 stores common object management data, game-specific information, and predetermined game conditions. The common object management data includes selectable setting values and non-selectable setting values regarding the common object assigned to the player of the user equipment 2. Selectable setting values and non-selectable setting values are examples of usage authority regarding setting values. The game information storage unit 241 stores setting values related to the common object selected by the player of the user device 2.

The game program storage unit 242 stores game programs and data downloaded from the game server 1.

The control unit 201 is realized by a program stored in the processor 20 and the memory 21. The control unit 201 can function as the input operation unit 210, the game progression unit 211, and the display control unit 212 by executing the game program stored in the game program storage unit 242.

The input operation unit 210 acquires the player's operation input to the input device 22. When the input device 22 is a keyboard, operation information is assigned to each key of the keyboard in advance, and the input operation section 210 acquires operation information corresponding to the key pressed by the player. In the case of an input device dedicated to a game, operation information is assigned in advance to the operation on the input device, and the input operation unit 210 acquires the operation information in response to the operation by the player.

When the input device 22 is a touch panel, the input operation unit 210 acquires the player's operation on the touch panel. In the following, "player operation" refers to an operation that involves touching the input device 22 by the player. The input operation unit 210 determines various input operations according to input information. The input information is information indicating the contact position and movement of the player's finger or the like. The input information may include information indicating the direction, path, speed, or acceleration of the touch position. Player operations include various types of operations such as touch operations, tap operations, flick operations, and swipe operations. The touch operation is an example of an operation in which a single point on the input device 22 is touched. The tap operation is an example of an operation in which one point is touched on the input device 22 and the contact is released after a short period of time. The flick operation is an example of an operation in which a touched point on the input device 22 is moved in time series in a short period of time. A swipe operation is an example of an operation in which a touched point on the input device 22 is moved in time series for a longer time than a flick operation. Player operations include touching input device 22 with selection of a selectable UI object, such as a button. For example, in the case of a music game, the player's operations include hit inputs on symbols.

The input operation unit 210 can detect the start of the player's operation based on detection of contact on the input device 22. The input operation unit 210 can detect the end of the player's operation based on the transition from detection to non-detection of contact on the input device 22. The input operation unit 210 continuously acquires coordinate information from the input device 22 from the coordinate corresponding to the start of the player's operation to the coordinate corresponding to the end of the player's operation. The input operation unit 210 sends coordinate information to the game progress unit 211, for example.

The game progression unit 211 arranges objects in the game space according to the program stored in the storage device 24 and various game information stored in the game information storage unit 241. Objects include characters, additional objects, game space objects, game progress objects, and the like. Objects include common objects. The game progression unit 211 executes processing to advance the game according to the player's operation acquired by the input operation unit 210. The game progression unit 211 includes a common object processing unit 2110, a game condition determination unit 2111, and a setting control unit 2112.

The common object processing unit 2110 manages the display of common objects and displays the common objects on the game screen of the user device 2. Displaying the common object on the game screen of the user device 2 by the common object processing unit 2110 includes outputting display data of the common object to the display device 23 by the common object processing unit 2110. The common object processing unit 2110 displays the common object on the game screen of the user device 2 based on setting values related to the common object.

The common object processing unit 2110 manages setting values related to the common object selected by the player of the user device 2. The common object processing unit 2110 manages setting values related to common objects based on the common object management data stored in the game information storage unit 241. The common object processing unit 2110 stores setting values related to the common object selected by the player in the game information storage unit 241. The common object processing unit 2110 updates the common object management data as appropriate. The common object processing unit 2110 is an example of an object processing unit.

The game condition determining unit 2111 determines whether the game satisfies the predetermined game conditions based on the predetermined game conditions stored in the game information storage unit 241.

The setting control unit 2112 performs predetermined control on the common object based on setting values related to the common object of the specific player. In response to the game condition determination unit 2111 determining that the game satisfies predetermined game conditions, the setting control unit 2112 controls the common object of the user device 2 based on the setting value related to the common object of the specific player. A predetermined control is performed on the control.

In one example, the setting control unit 2112 acquires setting values related to the common object of the specific player from the game server 1 based on the game condition determining unit 2111 determining that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. The setting control unit 2112 reflects the acquired setting values related to the common object of the specific player on the common object of the user device 2. The reflection process by the setting control unit 2112 includes changing the setting value associated with the common object in the user device 2 to the setting value related to the common object of the specific player. The reflection process by the setting control unit 2112 includes changing the setting value related to the common object of the specific player, regardless of whether the setting value is a release setting or a non-release setting in the user device 2. The reflection process by the setting control unit 2112 includes changing without requiring the player to perform an operation such as confirming the change on the user device 2. In this example, the setting control unit 2112 may acquire information indicating the specific player from the game server 1 in addition to setting values related to the common object of the specific player.

In another example, the setting control unit 2112 transmits setting values related to the common object of the user equipment 2 to the user equipment 2 of other players via the game server 1 based on matching between multiple players. do. The setting control unit 2112 acquires setting values related to the common object from the user devices 2 of other players via the game server 1. The setting control unit 2112 acquires information indicating a specific player from the game server 1 based on the game condition determination unit 2111 determining that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. The setting control unit 2112 reflects the setting values related to the common object of the specific player on the common object of the user equipment 2 based on the acquired information indicating the specific player.

Note that the setting values related to the common object may include skill effects such as point-up effects. In this case, the setting control unit 2112 reflects the specific player's skill effect on the common object of the user equipment 2 of the other players.

The display control unit 212 performs control to display a portion of the game space that can be displayed on the display device 23 as a game screen.

(4) Overview of game progress In the first embodiment, a music game will be explained as an example.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen realized by the game program according to the first embodiment.
At the start of the game, matching processing is performed for a plurality of players. The matching process may be performed based on information such as music selected by the player. A plurality of matched players participate in the game. Each of the plurality of players participating in the game progresses through the game individually. Information such as each player's score may be shared among multiple matched players. For example, matching processing may be performed in response to multiple players selecting the same song at the start of the game. The matched players 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3 individually play music games based on the same song. As the game progresses, information identifying each player or information such as a score may be shared among the players 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3.

In music games, a sense of rhythm and timing are important, so if inputs from multiple players are made simultaneously, the inputs from each player may become indistinguishable. Therefore, even when matching processing is performed, each of the plurality of players proceeds with the game individually. Even when players play the game individually, elements such as skill effects are synchronized by performing matching processing. For example, in the case of a single player play, only one's own skill effect (score increase effect, etc.) can be obtained, but multiple matched players (player 2-1, player 2-2, and player 2-3) If a music game with the same song is played at the same time, the skill effect will be reflected on players 2-2 and 2-3 at the timing when player 2-1 activates the skill. The player 2-1 can obtain the skill effect of the player 2-2 or the player 2-3 at the timing when the player 2-2 or the player 2-3 activates the skill.

In order to align skill activation timings and the like among the plurality of players, the music progresses at the same timing among the plurality of players. Therefore, although the main character such as the main dancer is displayed on the game screen at approximately the same timing on each user device 2, the display mode of the main character does not have to be completely consistent among multiple players. . The main character may be displayed on the game screen in a display mode selected by each of the plurality of players.

In the first embodiment, in the music game as described above, when predetermined game conditions are met, setting values related to a common object of a specific player are reflected on the user equipment 2 of other players, so that the user can The main character is displayed in a display mode set by someone else that is not expected by the user, and the effect is that it becomes very exciting.

The display device 23 displays the image Im1 while the music game is in progress. Image Im1 is an image including main character Ob1, symbols Ob21 to Ob24, hit area Ob3, game space object Ob4, and user characters Ob51 to Ob53. The main character Ob1 and the user characters Ob51 to Ob53 are examples of non-player characters. The symbols Ob21 to Ob24 and the hit area Ob3 are examples of game progress objects. The main character Ob1, symbols Ob21 to Ob24, hit area Ob3, and game space object Ob4 are examples of common objects.

The main character Ob1 is a main dancer who dances to the music of the game. The main character Ob1's clothing, hairstyle, and additional objects such as items are set by the player's selection.

The symbols Ob21 to Ob24 move toward the hit area in time with the music of the game. The symbols Ob21 to Ob24 are different types of symbols. For example, symbol Ob21 is a symbol that requires a tap operation as a hit input. Symbol Ob22 is a symbol that requires a long press as a hit input. A long press is an operation in which a touch operation is continued for a certain period of time. Symbol Ob23 is a symbol that requests a leftward flick operation as a hit input. The symbol Ob24 is a symbol that requests a flick operation toward the right as a hit input. The display mode of the symbols Ob21 to Ob24, the operation required as a hit input, etc. may be set by the player's selection. The symbols Ob21 to Ob24 may have different behavior, speed, etc. depending on the player's selection or the settings of the game administrator or the like. For example, symbol Ob21 may be a symbol that moves faster toward the hit area than other symbols. The symbol Ob22 may be a symbol whose speed of movement towards the hit area changes. The types of symbols will be described later.

The hit area Ob3 is an area where the symbols Ob21 to Ob24 reach. The shape of the hit area Ob3 is not limited to a bar-shaped area as shown in FIG. 4, but may be any shape. For example, the shape of the hit area Ob3 may be different depending on the type of symbol. The hit area Ob3 may be a fixed area on the game screen, or may be an area that moves on the game screen. The display mode of the hit area Ob3 can be set by the player's selection.

The game space object Ob4 is lighting whose display mode changes according to the music of the game, stage decoration, or the like. The display mode of the game space object Ob4 can be set by the player's selection.

User characters Ob51 to Ob53 are user characters representing each of the plurality of matched players. For example, user character Ob51 corresponds to player 2-1. User character Ob52 corresponds to player 2-2. User character Ob53 corresponds to player 2-3.

On the game screen shown in FIG. 4, the player performs a hit input at the timing when the symbols Ob21 to Ob24 reach the hit area Ob3. For example, a score is added to the player based on the degree of coincidence between the timing at which the symbols Ob21 to Ob24 reach the hit area Ob3 and the timing at which the player inputs a hit.

(5) Symbol Management Data FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a symbol management table that is an example of the data structure of symbol management data according to the first embodiment.

The symbol management table manages the type, speed, behavior, operation method, etc. of symbols. A symbol is an example of a game progress object. The symbol management table includes multiple patterns of symbols. For example, symbols may be displayed in different ways depending on the pattern. For example, the symbols of pattern 1 are white, the symbols of pattern 2 are filled, and the symbols of pattern 3 include characters. The type of symbol may require different hit input operations from the player. For example, a type A symbol is a symbol that requires a tap operation as a hit input. Type B symbols are symbols that require a long press as a hit input. A type C symbol is a symbol that requires a flick operation directed to the left as a hit input. Type D symbols are symbols that require a flick operation in the right direction as a hit input.

The symbol pattern may be a pattern in which different behavior or speed is set for each symbol type. For example, in pattern 1, type A symbols may be set to have a faster speed than other types of symbols. In pattern 2, the type B symbol may be set so that its moving speed changes randomly. The behavior or speed for each type of symbol is not limited to the above example, and any behavior or speed may be set.

The player can select a pattern of symbols. The pattern selected by the player is an example of setting values related to the common object. The symbol pattern may include setting values that are selectable by each player and setting values that are not selectable based on player level, degree of achievement, winning rate, game play history, and the like. For example, a player with a high player level may be able to select all symbol patterns. A player with a low player level may be able to select only part of the symbol patterns. Note that the symbol pattern may be selectable through a lottery (gacha) or the like.

(6) Common Object Management Data FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a common object management table that is an example of the data structure of common object management data stored in the game server 1 according to the first embodiment.

The common object management table manages setting values related to common objects for each player. In the common object management table, setting items of the common object are associated with settings selected by each player. The setting items of the common object include, for example, items such as the main character's costume, hairstyle, equipment, and background. The main character's costume, hairstyle, and equipment are examples of additional objects. A background is an example of a game space object.

The common object management table includes selectable setting values and non-selectable setting values assigned to each player based on player level, degree of achievement, winning rate, game play history, etc. For example, the common object management table assigns selectable setting values and non-selectable setting values to each player according to the player level. In the example of FIG. 6, costume 1, costume 2, costume 3, hairstyle 1, hairstyle 2, equipment 1, and equipment 2 are assigned to player 2-1 as selectable settings. For the player 2-2, costume 1, costume 2, hairstyle 1, hairstyle 2, and equipment 1 are assigned as selectable setting values, and costume 3 and equipment 2, which cannot be selected, are assigned as setting values. . For player 2-3, costume 2, costume 3, hairstyle 1, and equipment 1 are assigned as selectable settings, and costume 1, hairstyle 2, and equipment 2 are assigned as settings that cannot be selected. . Each player selects a desired setting value from among the selectable setting values. For example, player 2-1 has selected costume 1, hairstyle 1, and equipment 2. Player 2-2 has selected costume 2, hairstyle 2, and equipment 1. Player 2-3 has selected costume 3, hairstyle 1, and equipment 1.

(7) Outline of information processing operation FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically explaining information processing operation by the game server 1 according to the first embodiment. The left diagram in FIG. 7 shows information processing operations by the game server 1 in normal times based on setting values related to common objects. The right diagram in FIG. 7 shows information processing operations based on setting values related to common objects by the game server 1 when predetermined game conditions are satisfied. In this example, it is assumed that the main character is displayed as a common object on the game screen. The main character includes costumes, hairstyles, and equipment as additional objects.

In normal times, the game server 1 acquires setting values related to common objects from the players of each user equipment 2. The game server 1 transmits display data of the common object to each user device 2 based on the acquired setting values. Each user device 2 displays a common object on the game screen based on the display data. For example, the user device 2-1 displays the main character on the game screen based on costume 1, hairstyle 1, and equipment 2, which are selected as setting values related to the main character. The user device 2-2 displays the main character on the game screen based on the costume 2, hairstyle 2, and equipment 1 selected as setting values related to the main character. The user device 2-3 displays the main character on the game screen based on the costume 3, hairstyle 1, and equipment 1 selected as setting values related to the main character.

Note that the game server 1 may transmit display data of the common object to each user device 2 based on the initial value. The initial values are official settings or original settings for the music game. Each user device 2 displays a common object on the game screen based on the display data. For example, each user device 2 displays the main character on the game screen based on the costume, hairstyle, and equipment that are set as initial values related to the main character.

If the predetermined game conditions are satisfied, the game server 1 reflects the setting values related to the common object of the specific player to the common objects of the user devices 2 of other players different from the specific player. In the example of FIG. 7, it is assumed that the setting control management unit 1132 has determined the player of the user device 2-1 as the specific player. In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 reflects the setting values related to the main character selected by the user device 2-1 to the setting values related to the main characters of the user devices 2-2 and 2-3. For example, the user device 2-1 displays the main character on the game screen based on the setting values related to the main character acquired from the user device 2-1. In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 maintains setting values related to the main character of the user device 2-1. The user device 2-2 displays the main character on the game screen based on the setting values related to the main character acquired from the user device 2-1 via the game server 1. The user device 2-3 displays the main character on the game screen based on the setting values related to the main character acquired from the user device 2-1 via the game server 1.

According to this example, when predetermined game conditions are met, the game server 1 can reflect the setting values related to the main character of a specific player to the setting values related to the main characters of other players. Thereby, the common object in the user equipment 2 of a plurality of players is controlled according to the display mode selected by the specific player.

Note that when each user device 2 displays a common object on the game screen based on the initial value, the user devices 2 of players other than the specific player display the common object based on the setting value regarding the common object selected by the player other than the specific player. No display. For example, a case will be described in which the setting control management unit 1132 determines the player of the user device 2-1 as the specific player. In normal times, user equipment 2-2 and user equipment 2-3 display a common object on the game screen based on the initial value, and when predetermined game conditions are met, the player of user equipment 2-1 displays a common object on the game screen. A main character is displayed on a game screen based on setting values related to the selected main character. Therefore, the user equipment 2-2 and the user equipment 2-3 display the main character on the game screen based on the setting value related to the main character selected by the player of the user equipment 2-2 and the user equipment 2-3. There's nothing to do.

Although an example has been described in which the initial value is transmitted from the game server 1 to each user device 2 while the game is in progress, the initial value is not limited to this. Each user device 2 may download the initial value together with the game program from the game server 1 in advance before proceeding with the game. In this example, each user device 2 displays the common object on the game screen based on the initial value acquired in advance. Each user equipment 2 does not need to communicate with the server 1 to obtain initial values while the game is in progress.

(8) Information processing operation of game server 1 FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of information processing operation of game server 1.
The processing procedure described below is only an example, and each process may be changed as much as possible. Regarding the processing procedure, each process can be omitted or replaced depending on the embodiment, and new processes can also be added.

In the following process, it is assumed that a common object as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the game screen of the user device 2 in a music game. At the start of a music game, matching processing is performed on a plurality of players, and the matched players participate in the music game. Note that the matching process may be realized using a known technique.
The following processing is repeatedly executed for each frame.

The common object management unit 1130 acquires setting values related to the common object selected by the plurality of players from the matched user devices 2 of the plurality of players. The common object management unit 1130 stores setting values related to the acquired common object in the game information storage unit 121 as common object management data.

It is assumed that the game information storage unit 121 stores, as a predetermined game condition, the chorus of a song being played in a game.

The common object management unit 1130 displays a common object on the game screen of the user device 2 (step S1). In step S1, for example, the common object management unit 1130 transmits display data of a common object generated based on common object management data for each of a plurality of players participating in the game to each user device 2. The common object management unit 1130 displays the common object on the game screen of each user device 2 based on setting values related to the common object.

The game condition determination management section 1131 determines whether the game satisfies the predetermined game conditions based on the predetermined game conditions stored in the game information storage section 121 (step S2). In step S2, for example, the game condition determination management unit 1131 determines whether the song being played in the game is in the chorus part. If the game condition determination management unit 1131 determines that the song is in the chorus portion (step S2: YES), the process transitions from step S2 to step S3. If the game condition determination management unit 1131 determines that the song is not in the chorus portion (step S2: NO), the process ends.

The setting control management unit 1132 performs predetermined control on the common object based on setting values related to the common object of the specific player (step S3). In step S3, for example, the setting control management unit 1132 retrieves parameters associated with the plurality of players from the user information storage unit 120 based on the determination result by the game condition determination management unit 1131 indicating that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. get. The setting control management unit 1132 determines a specific player based on the parameters associated with the plurality of players when the game condition determination management unit 1131 determines that the game satisfies the predetermined game conditions. A case where the parameter associated with a plurality of players is the player's score will be described. The setting control management unit 1132 compares the scores of multiple players and determines the player with the highest score as the specific player. Note that the setting control management unit 1132 may determine the specific player by combining parameters associated with a plurality of players. For example, the setting control management section 1132 may determine the specific player based on a combination of scores and player levels of a plurality of players.

The setting control management unit 1132 reflects the determined setting values related to the common object of the specific player on the common objects of other players. Note that the setting control management unit 1132 may reflect at least one of setting values related to a specific player's non-player character, additional object, game space object, and game progress object to a common object of other players. . The setting control management unit 1132 may determine the range of setting values to be reflected based on parameters associated with a specific player. For example, the setting control management unit 1132 may reflect some of the setting values related to the common object to the common objects of other players depending on the player level of the specific player.

The setting control management unit 1132 performs predetermined control regardless of usage authority regarding setting values related to common objects of a plurality of players. For example, even if the setting values related to the common object of a specific player include setting values that cannot be selected by other players, the setting control management unit 1132 may set a predetermined value for the common object of the other player. Take control. A case will be described in which the setting values related to the common objects of the specific player 2-1 include "costume 1, hairstyle 1, and equipment 2." It is assumed that equipment 2 is assigned as a non-selectable setting value to another player 2-2 participating in the game, and costume 1 is assigned as a non-selectable setting value to another player 2-3. In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 reflects "costume 1, hairstyle 1, and equipment 2" in the common object of the player 2-2 and the player 2-3.

The setting control management unit 1132 may perform at least one of displaying information indicating a specific player on the game screen of the user equipment 2 of the plurality of players and changing the display mode of the user character corresponding to the specific user on the game screen. good. The information indicating the specific player includes a user name, user ID, or icon that can identify the specific player. For example, the setting control management unit 1132 may display a text such as "The specific player is player 2-1." The display mode of the user character includes actions of the user character, effects, and the like. The setting control management unit 1132 changes the display mode of the user character corresponding to the specific user to a display mode that allows the user character to be distinguished from the user character corresponding to a player other than the specific user. For example, the setting control management unit 1132 may cause a user character corresponding to a specific user to behave differently from a user character corresponding to a player other than the specific user. The setting control management unit 1132 may highlight the user character corresponding to the specific user. The highlighted display includes, for example, a change in brightness or brightness, a blinking display, and the like.

(9) Information processing operation of user device 2 Information processing operation of user device 2 will be explained based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 8.
The processing procedure described below is only an example, and each process may be changed as much as possible. Regarding the processing procedure, each process can be omitted or replaced depending on the embodiment, and new processes can also be added.

In the following processing, similarly to the information processing operation of the game server 1, it is assumed that a common object as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the game screen of the user device 2 in a music game. At the start of a music game, matching processing is performed on a plurality of players, and the matched players participate in the music game. The following processing is executed by each of the plurality of matched user devices 2. The information processing operation of the user device 2-1 of the player 2-1 will be explained below.
The following processing is repeatedly executed for each frame.

The common object processing unit 2110 stores setting values related to the common object selected by the player of the user device 2-1 in the game information storage unit 241 as common object management data. The common object processing unit 2110 may transmit setting values related to the common object of the user device 2-1 to the matched user devices 2 of other players via the game server 1. In this case, the common object processing unit 2110 obtains setting values related to the common object from the user equipment 2 of the other players via the game server 1. The common object processing unit 2110 stores setting values related to common objects of other players in the game information storage unit 241 as common object management data.

It is assumed that the game information storage unit 241 stores, as a predetermined game condition, the chorus of a song being played in a game.

The common object processing unit 2110 displays a common object on the game screen of the user device 2-1 based on the common object management data (step S1). In step S1, for example, the common object processing unit 2110 displays display data of the common object generated based on setting values related to the common object on the game screen. Note that the common object processing unit 2110 may display display data of the common object generated based on the initial value related to the common object on the game screen.

The game condition determining unit 2111 determines whether the game satisfies the predetermined game conditions based on the predetermined game conditions stored in the game information storage unit 241 (step S2). In step S2, for example, the game condition determination unit 2111 determines whether the song being played in the game is in the chorus part. If the game condition determining unit 2111 determines that the song is in the chorus portion (step S2: YES), the process transitions from step S2 to step S3. If the game condition determining unit 2111 determines that the song is not in the chorus portion (step S2: NO), the process ends.

The setting control unit 2112 performs predetermined control on the common object based on setting values related to the common object of the specific player (step S3). In step S3, for example, the setting control unit 2112 acquires setting values related to the common object of the specific player from the game server 1 based on the determination result by the game condition determining unit 2111 indicating that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. . Note that the setting control unit 2112 may acquire information indicating a specific player from the game server 1 based on a determination result by the game condition determination unit 2111 indicating that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. In this case, the setting control unit 2112 transmits setting values related to the common object of the user device 2-1 to the user devices 2 of other players via the game server 1 based on the fact that multiple players are matched. do. The setting control unit 2112 acquires setting values related to the common object from the user devices 2 of other players via the game server 1. The setting control unit 2112 acquires setting values related to the common object of the specific player from among the setting values related to the common objects of other players, based on information indicating the specific player.

The setting control unit 2112 reflects setting values related to the common object of the specific player on the common object. Note that the setting control unit 2112 may reflect at least one of the setting values related to the non-player character, additional object, game space object, and game progress object of the specific player to the common object of other players. The setting control unit 2112 may determine the range of setting values to be reflected based on parameters associated with a specific player. For example, the setting control unit 2112 may reflect some of the setting values related to the common object on the common object depending on the player level of the specific player. Note that the setting control unit 2112 maintains setting values related to the common object when the specific player is the player of the user device 2-1.

(10) Effects According to the first embodiment, an information processing device that executes a program for a game in which a plurality of players participate displays a common object on the game screen and responds when a predetermined game condition is satisfied. Accordingly, predetermined control can be performed on the common object based on setting values related to the common object of a specific player.
Further, the information processing device can reflect a setting value related to the common object of a specific player on the common object as a predetermined control.
Further, the information processing device can perform predetermined control on the common object based on a setting value related to the non-player character as a setting value related to the common object.
Further, the information processing device uses a common object based on at least one of a setting value related to a game space object, a setting value related to a game progress object, and a state of the common object as a setting value related to the common object. Predetermined control can be performed on objects.
Further, the information processing device can perform predetermined control on the common object based on setting values related to a character that does not correspond to a plurality of players as a non-player character.
Thereby, the information processing device can share setting values related to common objects of a specific player with other players, and can create a sense of unity when a plurality of matched players play a game. The information processing device causes the specific player to apply his/her own settings to other players, thereby creating motivation for the specific player to play the game as the specific player. The information processing device can motivate other players to obtain the object selected by the specific player based on the settings of the specific player. Therefore, the information processing device can further enhance the interest of the music game.

The information processing device can include, as the predetermined game condition, that a game in which a plurality of players participate is at a predetermined timing in the progress process. Thereby, the information processing device can motivate the player to play the game as much as possible as the specific player by the time the predetermined timing is reached. Therefore, the information processing device can further enhance the interest of the music game.

The information processing device can determine a specific player based on parameters associated with a plurality of players when it is determined that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. Thereby, the information processing device can easily determine the specific player, and can motivate the player to play the game as much as possible as the specific player. Therefore, the information processing device can further enhance the interest of the music game.

The information processing device can display information indicating a specific player on the game screen. Thereby, the information processing device can make the player easily recognize the specific player. Therefore, the information processing device can motivate the player to play the game as much as possible as a specific player, and can further increase the interest of the music game.

The information processing device can transmit a setting value related to a common object of a specific player to the user equipment of another player based on a determination that a predetermined game condition is satisfied. Thereby, the information processing apparatus only needs to transmit setting values related to the common object of a specific player to other user devices, and the amount of data to be sent to the user devices of other players can be reduced.

The information processing device can transmit a setting value related to a common object of the plurality of players to the user equipment of another player based on the plurality of players being matched. Thereby, the information processing apparatus can simplify the process when reflecting the setting value of a specific player by transmitting the setting value related to the common object to the plurality of matched user devices in advance.

The information processing device can perform predetermined control regardless of usage authority regarding setting values related to a common object of a plurality of players. Thereby, the information processing device can uniformly reflect the setting values of the specific player regardless of the individual conditions of the player, and the processing can be simplified.

<Second embodiment>
FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically explaining information processing operations according to the second embodiment. In the example of the first embodiment, the case where the game is a music game has been explained, but in the second embodiment, the case where the game is a competitive game will be explained as an example.
The configurations and information processing operations of the game server 1 and user equipment 2 are the same as in the first embodiment.

In the example of FIG. 9, the common object is an enemy character. Setting values related to common objects include aiming at enemy characters. Aiming at an enemy character is an example of a state regarding a common object.

The predetermined game conditions include that a specific player has activated a skill or that a specific enemy character has appeared. The specific enemy character is, for example, a boss character.

(1) Information processing operations of game server 1 and user equipment 2 The left diagram of FIG. 9 shows information processing operations of game server 1 in normal times based on setting values related to common objects. The right diagram in FIG. 9 shows information processing operations performed by the game server 1 based on setting values related to common objects when predetermined game conditions are satisfied. In this example, it is assumed that three enemy characters are displayed as common objects on the game screen.

In normal times, the game server 1 acquires setting values related to common objects from the players of each user equipment 2. The game server 1 transmits instructions to control the common object to each user device 2 based on the acquired setting values. Each user device 2 displays a common object on the game screen based on the instruction. For example, player 2-1 selects "Lock on to enemy 1" as a setting value related to the common object. Player 2-2 has selected "Lock on to enemy 2" as a setting value related to the common object. Player 2-3 has selected "defending" as a setting value related to the common object. Each user device 2 displays a common object on the game screen based on the setting value selected by the corresponding player.

In normal times, the user device 2-1 stores setting values related to the common object selected by the player 2-1 in the game information storage unit 241 as common object management data. The user equipment 2-1 may send setting values related to the common object of the user equipment 2-1 to the matched user equipments 2 of other players via the game server 1. In this case, the user device 2-1 obtains setting values related to the common object from the user device 2 of the other player via the game server 1. The user device 2-1 stores setting values related to common objects of other players in the game information storage unit 241 as common object management data. The user device 2-1 displays the common object on the game screen based on the setting values related to the common object selected by the player 2-1.

If the predetermined game conditions are satisfied, the game server 1 reflects the setting values related to the common object of the specific player to the common objects of the user devices 2 of other players different from the specific player. In the example of FIG. 9, it is assumed that the setting control management unit 1132 has determined player 2-1 as the specific player. In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 changes the setting values related to the enemy character acquired from the user device 2-1 of the player 2-1 to the setting values related to the enemy characters of the players 2-2 and 2-3. reflect. For example, the user device 2-1 displays on the game screen a state in which it is locked on to the enemy character 1 based on "Lock on to enemy 1". In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 maintains setting values related to the enemy character of the user device 2-1. The user device 2-2 of the player 2-2 displays a state in which it is locked onto enemy character 1 on the game screen based on the setting value “Lock on to enemy 1” related to the enemy character obtained from the user device 2-1. indicate. The user device 2-3 of the player 2-3 displays a state in which it is locked onto enemy character 1 on the game screen based on the setting value “Lock on to enemy 1” related to the enemy character obtained from the user device 2-1. indicate. In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 performs predetermined control based on setting values related to the common object of the specific player, regardless of permission for use by other players. Usage permission is an example of usage authority. For example, a case will be described in which the player 2-3 is not permitted to lock on to the enemy character 1. In this case as well, the user device 2-3 of the player 2-3 locks on to the enemy character 1 based on the setting value “Lock on to enemy 1” related to the enemy character obtained from the user device 2-1. Display the status on the game screen.

When the predetermined game conditions are satisfied, the user device 2-1 acquires from the game server 1 the setting value related to the common object of the specific player or the information identifying the specific player. The user device 2-1 reflects the setting value related to the enemy character of the specific player to the setting value related to the enemy character of the user device 2-1. For example, the user device 2-1 displays on the game screen a state in which it is locked on to the enemy character 1 based on "Lock on to enemy 1". In this case, the setting control unit 2112 maintains setting values related to the enemy character of the user device 2-1. The user device 2-2 of the player 2-2 displays a state in which it is locked onto enemy character 1 on the game screen based on the setting value “Lock on to enemy 1” related to the enemy character obtained from the user device 2-1. indicate. The user device 2-3 of the player 2-3 displays a state in which it is locked onto enemy character 1 on the game screen based on the setting value “Lock on to enemy 1” related to the enemy character obtained from the user device 2-1. indicate. In this case, the setting control unit 2112 performs predetermined control based on setting values related to the common object of the specific player, regardless of permission for use by other players.

Note that the setting control management unit 1132 may obtain a value that identifies the state of an action from the user device 2 of the specific player as a setting value related to the enemy character. Values that identify the state of the action include values related to "magic" and "special move."

(2) Effects According to the second embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

<Third embodiment>
FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically explaining information processing operations according to the third embodiment. In the first embodiment, the case is a music game, and in the second embodiment, the case is a competitive game. However, in the third embodiment, another game in which a plurality of players participate is used as an example. do.
The configurations and information processing operations of the game server 1 and user equipment 2 are the same as in the first embodiment.

In the example of FIG. 10, the common object is the stage theme. Settings related to common objects include stage theme settings. The stage theme settings are an example of settings related to game space objects.

The predetermined game conditions include that a specific player has performed a specific behavior, that a specific character has appeared, or that a specific timing has arrived. The specific behavior is, for example, activating a skill. The specific character is, for example, an ally character. The specific timing is, for example, when a predetermined time has elapsed.

(1) Information processing operations of game server 1 and user equipment 2 The left diagram of FIG. 10 shows information processing operations of game server 1 in normal times based on setting values related to common objects. The right diagram in FIG. 10 shows information processing operations performed by the game server 1 based on setting values related to common objects when predetermined game conditions are satisfied. In this example, it is assumed that the theme of the stage selected by the player is displayed as a common object on the game screen.

In normal times, the game server 1 acquires setting values related to common objects from the players of each user equipment 2. The game server 1 transmits instructions to control the common object to each user device 2 based on the acquired setting values. Each user device 2 displays a common object on the game screen based on the instruction. For example, the player 2-1 has selected "Theme 1" as a setting value related to the common object. Player 2-2 has selected "Theme 1" as a setting value related to the common object. Player 2-3 has selected "Theme 2" as a setting value related to the common object. For example, theme 1 is an outdoor theme and theme 2 is an indoor theme. Each user device 2 displays a common object on the game screen based on the setting value selected by the corresponding player.

In normal times, the user device 2-1 stores setting values related to the common object selected by the player 2-1 in the game information storage unit 241 as common object management data. The user equipment 2-1 may send setting values related to the common object of the user equipment 2-1 to the matched user equipments 2 of other players via the game server 1. In this case, the user device 2-1 obtains setting values related to the common object from the user device 2 of the other player via the game server 1. The user device 2-1 stores setting values related to common objects of other players in the game information storage unit 241 as common object management data. The user device 2-1 displays the common object on the game screen based on the setting values related to the common object selected by the player 2-1.

If the predetermined game conditions are satisfied, the game server 1 reflects the setting values related to the common object of the specific player to the common objects of the user devices 2 of other players different from the specific player. In the example of FIG. 10, it is assumed that the setting control management unit 1132 has determined player 2-1 as the specific player. In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 reflects the setting values related to the theme acquired from the user device 2-1 of the player 2-1 to the setting values related to the theme of the players 2-2 and 2-3. . For example, the user device 2-1 displays theme 1 on the game screen based on "theme 1." In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 maintains setting values related to the theme of the user device 2-1. The user device 2-2 of the player 2-2 displays theme 1 on the game screen based on the setting value “theme 1” related to the theme acquired from the user device 2-1. The user device 2-3 of the player 2-3 displays theme 1 on the game screen based on the theme-related setting value “theme 1” acquired from the user device 2-1. In this case, the setting control management unit 1132 performs predetermined control based on setting values related to the common object of the specific player, regardless of permission for use by other players. Usage permission is an example of usage authority. For example, a case will be explained in which the player 2-3 is not permitted to display theme 1. In this case as well, the user device 2-3 of the player 2-3 displays theme 1 on the game screen based on the setting value “theme 1” related to the theme acquired from the user device 2-1.

When the predetermined game conditions are satisfied, the user device 2-1 acquires from the game server 1 the setting value related to the common object of the specific player or the information identifying the specific player. The user device 2-1 reflects the setting values related to the specific player's theme to the setting values related to the theme of the user device 2-1. For example, the user device 2-1 displays theme 1 on the game screen based on the theme-related setting value "theme 1." In this case, the setting control unit 2112 maintains setting values related to the theme of the user device 2-1. The user device 2-2 of the player 2-2 displays theme 1 on the game screen based on the setting value “theme 1” related to the theme acquired from the user device 2-1. The user device 2-3 of the player 2-3 displays theme 1 on the game screen based on the theme-related setting value “theme 1” acquired from the user device 2-1. In this case, the setting control unit 2112 performs predetermined control based on setting values related to the common object of the specific player, regardless of permission for use by other players.

(2) Effects According to the third embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

Note that when the game server 1 includes the game condition determination management section 1131, the user device 2 does not need to include the game condition determination section 2111. When the user device 2 includes the game condition determination section 2111, the game server 1 does not need to include the game condition determination management section 1131.

Note that this invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

The information processing device may be realized by one device as described in the above example, or may be realized by a plurality of devices with distributed functions.

The program may be transferred while being stored in the device, or may be transferred without being stored in the device. In the latter case, the program may be transferred via a network or may be transferred while being recorded on a recording medium. The recording medium is a non-transitory tangible medium. The recording medium is a computer readable medium. The recording medium may be any medium capable of storing a program and readable by a computer, such as a CD-ROM or a memory card, and its form is not limited.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the above description is merely an illustration of the present invention in all respects. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. That is, in implementing the present invention, specific configurations depending on the embodiments may be adopted as appropriate.

This invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments as they are, and can be embodied by modifying the constituent elements within the scope of the invention at the implementation stage. Moreover, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining the plurality of components disclosed in the above embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, components from different embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Game server, 2... User equipment, 10... Processor, 11... Memory, 12... Storage device, 13... Communication device, 14... Input/output interface, 15... Bus, 20... Processor, 21... Memory, 22... Input device , 23... Display device, 24... Storage device, 25... Communication device, 26... Various sensors, 27... Imaging device, 28... Sound input/output device, 29... Input/output interface, 30... Bus, 101... Game management section, 110 ...User management section, 111...Data acquisition section, 112...Data provision section, 113...Game progress management section, 120...User information storage section, 121...Game information storage section, 122...Game program storage section, 201...Control section, 210... Input operation section, 211... Game progress section, 212... Display control section, 240... User information storage section, 241... Game information storage section, 242... Game program storage section, 1130... Common object management section, 1131... Game conditions Judgment management section, 1132...Setting control management section, 2110...Common object processing section, 2111...Game condition judgment section, 2112...Setting control section, Im1...Image, Ob1...Main character, Ob3...Hit area, Ob4...Game space object , Ob21 to Ob24...Symbol, Ob51 to Ob53...User character, S...Game system.

Claims (9)

A music game program in which each user among a plurality of users plays a music game based on a song ,
Displaying a non-player character as a common object that changes as the song progresses and is commonly displayed to the plurality of users on the user equipment of the plurality of users ;
Displaying the non-player character on a user device corresponding to each of the users in a display mode based on a user setting value related to a common object set by each of the users based on user information;
obtaining a setting value of a specific user related to a common object set by a specific user among the plurality of users;
In response to the fulfillment of a predetermined game condition, instead of displaying the non-player character in a display mode based on the user's settings, the non-player character is displayed in a display mode based on the specific user's settings. displaying the character;
A program that causes a computer to execute. The program according to claim 1 , wherein the non-player character is a character that does not correspond to the plurality of users . 3. The program according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined game condition includes that the music game is at a predetermined timing in a progress process . Any one of claims 1 to 3 , further causing the computer to determine the specific user based on parameters included in user information of the plurality of users when it is determined that the predetermined game condition is satisfied. or the program described in paragraph 1. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the computer further executes at least one of displaying information indicating the specific user and changing a display mode of a user character corresponding to the specific user. Programs listed. 6. The computer further causes the computer to transmit the specific user's setting value to the user equipment of another user based on the determination that the predetermined game condition is satisfied. The program described in Section. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further causing the computer to transmit the user's setting value to the user equipment of another user based on the plurality of users being matched. . 8. The non-player character according to claim 1, further causing the computer to display the non-player character in a display mode based on the setting value of the specific user, regardless of usage authority regarding the setting value of the user. program . An information processing device that executes a music game program in which each user among a plurality of users plays a music game based on a song ,
an object processing unit that displays a non-player character as a common object that changes as the music progresses and is commonly displayed to the plurality of users on the user equipment of the plurality of users;
a setting control unit that acquires a setting value of a specific user related to a common object set by a specific user among the plurality of users;
Equipped with
The object processing unit displays the non-player character on a user device corresponding to each user in a display mode based on a user setting value related to a common object set by each user based on user information. ,
In response to the satisfaction of a predetermined game condition, the setting control unit displays the non-player character in a display mode based on the specific user's setting values, instead of displaying the non-player character in a display mode based on the user's setting values. displaying the non-player character in a display mode;
Information processing device.