JP7423100B2 - Game system, computer program used therefor, and control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention provides a display device that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups each including a plurality of characters, and a display device that inputs a play action for moving each character in the game field. The present invention relates to a game system, etc., which is connected to an input device and provides a competitive game in which a plurality of groups play a group battle through roles assigned to each group among two different types of roles.

a display device that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups each including a plurality of characters; an input device that inputs a play action for moving each character in the game field; There is a game system that provides a competitive game in which a plurality of groups play a group battle through two different roles assigned to each group. For example, as such a competitive game, a game system is known that provides a card game in which groups (guilds) compete against each other (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 5505917

In the card game of Patent Document 1, each character plays an offensive and defensive role. However, this card game does not have a configuration in which each character simultaneously performs escape action and pursuit action in their offensive and defensive roles. On the other hand, similar offensive and defensive roles are sometimes provided in group competitive sports games such as baseball games. For example, in a baseball game, two teams (groups) play offensive and defensive roles, and these roles are switched many times during the match. However, the condition for this replacement is the number of outs on the attacking side, not a change in the state of each player (character). In the first place, a baseball game is not structured so that each player acts to change the state of an opponent's player. Therefore, there is room to utilize such behavior as a new element of interest in games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system and the like that provide games with new and interesting features.

The game system of the present invention includes a display device that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups each including a plurality of characters, and a play action for causing each character to move in the game field. and an input device for inputting the information, the game system provides a competitive game in which the plurality of groups play a group battle through roles assigned to each group among two different roles, the game system being connected to an input device for inputting the A pursuit action that is simultaneously executed in the game field between a chase character as each character assigned one of the two roles and a fleeing character as each character assigned the other role, and When each chase character executes a change action for each escape character to change the state of each escape character to an abnormal state in which restrictions are placed on the escape action through escape action, the escape character on which the change action was executed is a state changing means for changing to the abnormal state, and a group to which the one role is assigned when a predetermined number or more escape characters corresponding to the abnormal state occur in the group to which the other role is assigned; and role switching means that repeatedly performs role switching to switch roles between the two until a termination condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, the computer program of the present invention is configured to cause a computer connected to the input means and the display means to function as each means of the game system described above.

Further, the control method of the present invention includes a display device that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range of each character belonging to a plurality of groups each including a plurality of characters, and a display device that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range of each character belonging to a plurality of groups each including a plurality of characters; and an input device for inputting play actions, and is incorporated into a game system that provides a competitive game in which the plurality of groups compete in a group battle through roles assigned to each group among two different roles. The computer simultaneously executes on the game field between the chase character as each character assigned one of the two roles and the escape character as each character assigned the other role. When each chase character executes a change action for each escape character to change the state of each escape character to an abnormal state in which restrictions are placed on the escape action through pursuit action and escape action, the change action is executed. a state change procedure for changing a runaway character to the abnormal state, and when a predetermined number or more of runaway characters corresponding to the abnormal state occur in a group to which the other role is assigned, the group and the one role are changed; A role switching procedure for repeatedly performing role switching to switch roles with an assigned group until a termination condition is satisfied is executed.

1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a game system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing main parts of a control system of the game system. An explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the escape game. The figure which shows typically an example of a battle screen. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen showing a different play situation from the example shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen showing a play situation that is further different from the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. The figure which shows typically an example of a result screen. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for allocation processing. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a state change process. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for state recovery processing. The flowchart which shows an example of the procedure of a win/loss determination process.

An example of a game system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the overall configuration of a game system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The game system 1 includes a center server 2 and a plurality of game machines 3 as client devices connectable to the center server 2 via a predetermined network 5. The center server 2 is configured as one logical server device by combining server units 2A, 2B, . . . as a plurality of computer devices. However, the center server 2 may be configured by a single server unit. Alternatively, the center server 2 may be configured logically using cloud computing.

As the game machine 3, an appropriate computer device that provides games may be used. Such computing devices also include, for example, user terminal devices. A user terminal device is a computer device that can be connected to a network and is used for personal use by a user. For example, such computer devices include a stationary or book-type personal computer, a stationary home game console, or a mobile terminal device such as a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a portable game console, or a portable tablet terminal device. is included. Although such various computer devices may be used as the game machine 3 as appropriate, in the example of FIG. 1, a commercial (business use) game machine is used as the game machine 3. A commercial game machine is an example of a game device that allows a user to play a game within a range corresponding to the play fee in exchange for payment of a predetermined play fee. This type of game machine 3 is sometimes called an arcade game machine, and is installed in a predetermined facility such as a store 6 for the main purpose of increasing profits by having many users repeatedly play the game.

The game machine 3 provides an escape game. The escape game is a type of action game played through the user's operation of a character. The escape game includes a escape character and a pursuit character, each of which is assigned two different roles: escape and chase. The escape character is a character assigned the escape role among the two types of roles. The fleeing character performs the role of running away (escaping) from the pursuing character through escape behavior in the game. On the other hand, the tracking character is a character that is assigned the role of tracking out of the two types of roles. The chasing character performs the role of chasing (chasing) the fleeing character through a chasing action in the game. Therefore, the chasing character performs the pursuit action, and the fleeing character performs the escape action, respectively, at the same time. Furthermore, these roles of pursuit and escape are swapped when a swapping condition is met. That is, as the replacement condition is met, their roles are swapped, and the runaway character switches to the chase character, and the chase character switches to the runaway character. Such replacement is repeatedly executed until the termination condition is satisfied. Details of the escape game will be described later.

The network 5 may be configured as appropriate as long as the game machine 3 can be connected to the center server 2. As an example, the network 5 is configured to implement network communication using the TCP/IP protocol. Typically, it is constructed by connecting the Internet 5A as a WAN, and LANs 5B and 5C that connect each of the center server 2 and game machine 3 to the Internet 5A via a router 5D. Note that a local server may be installed between the game machine 3 and the router 5D of the store 6, and the game machine 3 may be communicably connected to the center server 2 via the local server. The server units 2A, 2B, . . . of the center server 2 may be connected to each other by the WAN 5A instead of or in addition to the LAN 5C.

The center server 2 provides various game machine services to the game machine 3 or its users. The game machine service includes a matching service that matches users when they play an escape game via the network 5. Through such a matching service, various users may be matched as appropriate; for example, cooperators who play an escape game together may be matched, or opponents who compete in an escape game may be matched. In other words, the escape game may be provided as a cooperative game or a competitive game through such a matching service.

In addition, the game machine services include a distribution service that distributes and updates programs or data for the game machine 3 via the network 5, and a service that receives user identification information from the game machine 3 and authenticates the user. , may include a service that receives and stores play data of an authenticated user from the game machine 3, or provides the game machine 3 with play data to be stored. Furthermore, the game machine service may appropriately include a billing service that collects fees from users.

Next, the main parts of the control system of the game system 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. First, the center server 2 is provided with a control unit 21 and a storage section 22 as a storage means. The control unit 21 is configured as a computer that combines a CPU, which is an example of a processor, that executes various arithmetic processing and operation control according to a predetermined computer program, and internal memory and other peripheral devices necessary for its operation.

The storage unit 22 is an external storage device realized by a storage unit including a nonvolatile storage medium (computer-readable storage medium) such as a hard disk array. The storage unit 22 may be configured to hold all data on one storage unit, or may be configured to store data in a distributed manner in a plurality of storage units. A server program PG1 is recorded in the storage unit 22 as an example of a computer program that causes the control unit 21 to execute various processes necessary to provide various services to the user. The storage unit 22 also records server data SD necessary for providing various services. The server data SD includes various data necessary for providing various services. Such data may appropriately include various data for the getaway game, such as part or all of the game data GD described below, but in the example of FIG. 2, play data PD and character data CD are shown. ing.

The play data PD is data in which information regarding past play results of each user is described. The play data PD is used, for example, to carry over previous play results (past achievements) to the next time or later, or to carry over settings specific to each user. When each character in the escape game grows according to the play situation, the past performance includes information on parameters for the growth. When the value of a parameter changes depending on the play situation, the value of the parameter after growth (after change) may be managed as appropriate, but as an example, the amount of growth (change) is managed in the play data PD. Ru. On the other hand, the character data CD is data in which information on parameters defining each character is described. In other words, the parameters of each character are managed by the character data CD. Such character data CD may include information on parameters after growth, but as an example, values of parameters corresponding to initial values (before change) are managed. That is, when the parameters of each character change, the parameters after the change are reproduced by a combination of the play data PD (change amount) and the character data CD (initial value).

Further, the control unit 21 is provided with various logical devices realized by a combination of the hardware resources of the control unit 21 and the server program PG1 as software resources. The control unit 21 is appropriately provided with various logical devices, and in the example of FIG. 2, a game machine service management section 24 is shown. The game machine service management unit 24 is a logical device that executes processing for providing the above-mentioned game machine service. For example, such processing includes well-known processing for realizing the above-mentioned matching service. Note that an input device such as a keyboard, an output device such as a monitor, etc. may be connected to the control unit 21 as necessary. However, their illustration was omitted.

On the other hand, the game machine 3 is provided with a control unit 31 as a computer and a storage section 32 as a storage means. The control unit 31 is configured as a computer that combines a CPU, which is an example of a processor, that executes various processes according to a predetermined computer program, and internal memory and other peripheral devices necessary for its operation. The control unit 31 is provided with various logical devices realized by a combination of the hardware resources of the control unit 31 and the game program PG2 as software resources, and in the example of FIG. A section 37, a progress control section 38, and an evaluation section 39 are shown.

The matching unit 36 is a logical device that executes various processes related to matching through the matching service. For example, if the escape game is provided as a competitive game, processing necessary for matching opponents to compete through the escape game is executed. Further, the competition (same as cooperative play) may be performed by an appropriate number of users, and may be performed, for example, as a group competition in which a plurality of groups each including a plurality of users compete against each other. In this case, the processing executed by the matching unit 36 includes grouping and identifying a plurality of users belonging to each group.

The range setting unit 37 is a logical device that executes various processes for preparing a game field within a game. The game field functions as a common movement range for each character. That is, the range setting unit 37 executes various processes for setting the game field as a range in which escape actions and pursuit actions are performed by each character. The game field may be set as appropriate, and may include, for example, various obstacles that impede escape behavior, various gimmick objects that operate to assist escape behavior, or various items. When the game field includes such obstacles, the processing executed by the range setting unit 37 also includes processing for providing them in the game field. Specifically, the range setting unit 37 executes an allocation process as an example of a process for preparing such a game field. Details of the allocation processing procedure will be described later.

The progress control unit 38 is a logical device that executes various processes to control the progress of the game. Such processing includes processing for controlling the movement of each character so as to cause it to execute escape action or pursuit action. Similarly, in addition to these escape actions and pursuit actions, each character may perform various actions as appropriate in response to the user's play actions in the game, and processing for performing these various actions may be performed. The progress control unit 38 executes. Further, the processing executed by the progress control unit 38 includes processing for exchanging roles between the escape character and the pursuit character. As an example of these processes, the progress control unit 38 executes a state change process and a state recovery process. Details of the procedures for the state change processing and state recovery processing will be described later.

The evaluation unit 39 is a logical device that executes various processes for evaluating the user's play. In the escape game, the user's play may be evaluated as appropriate; for example, both or one of the escape action and pursuit action may be evaluated using an appropriate method, and the evaluation unit 39 may evaluate the user's play according to the target of these evaluations and the method. Execute various types of processing. Further, when the escape game is played as a competitive game, the winner or loser may be determined as appropriate, and the evaluation unit 39 also executes processing for realizing such a determination. In this way, the user's play is appropriately evaluated, and victory or defeat can be determined appropriately according to the evaluation result. However, as an example, only the escape behavior among the escape behavior and pursuit behavior is scored according to the escape time. Winners and losers are determined based on the number of points obtained. Therefore, the evaluation unit 39 executes processing for realizing such evaluation and determination. Specifically, as an example of such processing, the evaluation unit 39 executes a win/loss determination process. Details of the procedure of the win/loss determination process will be described later.

The storage unit 32 is an external storage device realized by a storage unit including a nonvolatile storage medium (computer-readable storage medium) such as a hard disk or a semiconductor storage device. In addition to the game program PG2 described above, various data are recorded in the storage unit 32, and in the example of FIG. 2, game data GD is shown. The game data GD is data for causing the user to play the escape game according to the game program PG2. The game data GD may include various data such as image data for displaying various images for the escape game and BGM data for playing various BGMs, but in the example of FIG. 2, the play data PD , and character data CD are shown.

Various game data GD such as character data CD may be stored in the storage unit 32 by an appropriate method, and may be preinstalled in the game machine 3, for example, or may be stored in the storage unit 32 via various recording media. may be done. In this way, the character data CD and the like can be stored in the storage unit 32 using an appropriate method, but as an example, the play data PD and the character data CD are provided from the center server 2 through a distribution service so as to include necessary parts.

Furthermore, the game machine 3 may be appropriately provided with various output devices and input devices necessary for an arcade game machine, and may be connected to the control unit 31. In the example of FIG. 2, the output devices include a monitor MO and a speaker. SP is connected. That is, the output devices provided in the game machine 3 include the monitor MO and the speaker SP. The monitor MO is a display device for displaying a game screen including various images for the escape game. The monitor MO displays various game screens (images) for providing an escape game according to the output signal from the control unit 31. Further, the speaker SP is an audio output device for reproducing various sounds. The speaker SP reproduces various sounds such as BGM for the escape game according to the output signal from the control unit 31.

On the other hand, as an example of an input device connected to the control unit 31, a control panel CP is shown in the example of FIG. The control panel CP is a well-known input device. Input (detection) of the user's play behavior may be realized as appropriate, and is realized by the control panel CP, for example. That is, the control panel CP is configured to input play actions for causing each character to move (act) in the game field. In order to realize such input, the control panel CP is provided with various operation sections. Various operations for instructing the character to run away, chase, etc. are performed as play actions on the various operation units. For example, such an operation unit may appropriately include a push button switch for performing a push operation used for various purposes, a stick for indicating the direction of movement of each character, or the like. Alternatively, the control panel CP may be provided with a touch panel that outputs a signal corresponding to the user's touch operation (touch operation with a finger), and the touch operation may be input as the user's play action via the touch panel. The control panel CP outputs signals to the control unit 31 according to various operations performed on these operation sections. Note that the game machine 3 may be provided with various other input devices and output devices that are included in a commercial game device. For example, such an input device includes a consideration collection device for collecting a predetermined consideration. However, these illustrations were omitted.

Next, details of the escape game will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the escape game. The escape game may be played by any number of users, for example by a single user. In this case, the two roles of chasing and escaping may be shared by, for example, a single user character corresponding to one user and an appropriate number of computer-controlled NPCs (non-player characters). Alternatively, the game may be played by two users, and in this case, the two user characters corresponding to the two users are assigned the same role (as allies, such as the chasing characters P1 or the fleeing characters P2). may also be assigned to different roles. That is, the two users may play as collaborators or as opponents. In this way, the escape game may be played by an appropriate number of users in various formats such as a cooperative format or a competitive format, but the example shown in FIG. Indicates the case where Furthermore, when playing in a group battle format, the game may be played by an appropriate number of groups, but the example in FIG. 3 shows a case where the game is played by two groups, a first group G1 and a second group G2. ing. In this example, the first group G1 and the second group G2 function as multiple groups of the present invention. Further, among these, the second group G2 functions as the other group of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the escape game is played in a group battle format between two groups, each group is assigned the role of chasing or escaping. In other words, assignment of pursuit or escape is performed on a group-by-group basis. Further, the roles assigned to each group are repeatedly replaced every time a replacement condition is satisfied from the start to the end of the game. Then, each user belonging to each group plays the role assigned to each group via the character P each time they are replaced. In this way, the roles of each group are repeatedly switched during game play when the switching conditions are met, but in the example of FIG. 3, the first group G1 has the role of chasing, the second group G2 has the role of escaping, assigned to each. In this example, the pursuit and escape roles serve as the dual roles of the present invention. Moreover, among these roles of pursuit and escape, the role of pursuit functions as one role of the present invention, and the role of escape functions as the other role of the present invention.

The role initially assigned to each group may be appropriately determined based on various conditions such as random or user selection, and is determined according to the result of a mini-game, for example. In other words, whether each group will play the role of pursuit or escape is determined through a mini-game. As such mini-games, various games such as action games, simulation games, shooting games, or music games may be provided as appropriate. A mini-action game is provided in which the player who touches the most elements (various elements substituted for those of 1) within a predetermined time wins.

Each group may be composed of an appropriate number of characters P, and the number of characters P constituting each group may be different between groups, but in the example of FIG. 3, the first group G1 and the second group Each of G2 is composed of the same number of three characters P. These three characters P may include NPCs, but as an example, all of them are configured as user characters. Therefore, the first group G1 includes three chasing characters P1 corresponding to the three users, and the second group G2 includes three escape characters P2 corresponding to the three users. . The chase character P1 and the escape character P2 are both placed in the game field GF, which is set as a common action range. In the example of FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, each character P is arranged in the game field GF so as to be divided into left and right groups for each group (or each role), but each character P is arranged in the game field GF as appropriate. It may be realized in Then, each user takes the actions of each character P to perform a pursuit action when the user character corresponds to the chase character P1, and an escape action when the user character corresponds to the escape character P2, in the game field GF. To control (operate) (action).

Pursuit behavior and escape behavior may include various types of behavior as appropriate; for example, pursuit behavior includes capture behavior. The capture action is an action for changing the state of the escape character P2 from a normal state to an abnormal state. The abnormal state is a state in which restrictions are placed on at least part of escape behavior, and the normal state is a state in which escape behavior can be performed without such restrictions. The replacement condition may be satisfied as appropriate, for example, every predetermined period of time, but as an example, it is satisfied when a predetermined number or more of escape characters P2 in an abnormal state occur in a group to which escape is assigned. An appropriate number may be adopted as the predetermined number, for example, one (integral) or two (two bodies) may be adopted, but as an example, three (three bodies) is adopted. In other words, the replacement condition may be satisfied when an abnormal state occurs in a part of each group, but as an example, all escape characters P2 belonging to the group with the escape role (hereinafter sometimes referred to as escape group) Satisfied when an abnormal condition occurs. Therefore, if all escape characters P2 of the second group G2 become abnormal due to the capture action by each pursuit character P1 of the first group G1, the roles of the first group G1 and the second group G2 are changed. Then, each character P (pursuing character) of the second group G2 starts a pursuit action in which each character P (escape character) of the first group G1 is chased.

On the other hand, in the escape game, as described above, points are given according to the time of the escape action by the escape character P2, increasing as the time increases. Then, the winner or loser is determined according to the size of the acquired points. Therefore, each user is required to continue running away as the escape character P2 for as long as possible. As an example, an escape game is played in such a manner that the roles of chasing and escaping are repeatedly switched between groups.

4 to 7 are diagrams schematically showing examples of game screens used for playing the game when a group battle between groups similar to that in FIG. 3 is performed. Specifically, FIGS. 4 to 6 each schematically show an example of a battle screen. The battle screen is a game screen displayed on the monitor MO during a battle when the escape game is provided as a group battle type game. As shown in FIG. 4, the battle screen 50 includes a time display area 51, a score gauge 52, a map image 53, a character display field 54, and a game field GF.

The game field GF is a space within the game that is set as the action range of each character P. The game field GF may be configured as appropriate, but as an example, it is configured to produce a virtual three-dimensional space. Specifically, the game field GF is configured to correspond to the photographing result of a virtual camera installed at an arbitrary position in the virtual three-dimensional space under appropriate photographing conditions. Although such a game field GF may be formed in an appropriate shape, in the example of FIG. 4, it is formed in a substantially square shape. Further, the game field GF is divided into four equal parts, each forming a similar square. Each of these divisions may be identified as appropriate, but for example, they are distinguished by division lines SL and by different color schemes. Each of these divisions may be used as appropriate, but as an example, they are used as the appearance range of each character P at the start of the game. Specifically, each character P may appear at an appropriate position on the game field GF and start running away, but as an example, each character P belonging to the same group appears so as to be dispersed in each section. Then, each character P starts running away from the position of each section where it appeared.

Further, various objects each having various functions are appropriately arranged in the game field GF. In the example of FIG. 4, a tracked character P1, various obstacles BI, a center stage 55, an item 56, and a checkpoint 57 are shown as examples of such objects. The tracked character P1 is an image (object) corresponding to the tracked character P1 among the characters P. The chase character P1 may be expressed as appropriate on the game field GF, but in the example of FIG. 4, horns are added to distinguish it from the escape character P2, and it is displayed as if it were holding a gold bar. Further, each tracked character P1 may include appropriate information for distinguishing it from other tracked characters P1 in the group, and in the example of FIG. 4, it includes a user name field YN. The user name field YN displays the name of each user ("User C") in order to distinguish them from other tracked characters P1.

The obstacle BI is an object that functions as an obstacle to the behavior of each character P, such as pursuit behavior or escape behavior. The obstacle BI may appropriately include various objects that impede tracking behavior, and in the example of FIG. 4, it includes a wall object BI1, a pillar object BI2, and a hill object BI3. These are objects that function as walls, pillars, and hills that obstruct pursuit actions, etc. in the game field GF.

The obstacle BI such as the wall object BI1 may appropriately obstruct various actions such as tracking action. For example, when the wall object BI1 and the pillar object BI2 include running and jumping in pursuit behavior and escape behavior (only one of them is acceptable), one of the running and jumping behaviors (pursuit behavior, etc.) may be obstructed. In this way, the wall object BI1 etc. may obstruct all or part of the tracking action etc. as appropriate, but in the example of FIG. (which may be part of the case, including other actions). In other words, the wall object BI1 and the pillar object BI2 function as obstacles that cannot be overcome by running or jumping. Similarly, the hill object BI3 functions as an obstacle that prevents running so as to reduce the speed on the slope when the pursuit action includes running and jumping.

The center stage 55 is an object that functions as a place where the chase character P1 starts running away when the roles are switched. At the time of role swapping, each character P may start the next role from an appropriate location; for example, both the pursuit character P1 and the fleeing character P2 may start the next role from the location where they were located at the time of role swapping. However, as an example, the chased character P1 (the runaway character P2 before replacement) starts from the predetermined starting location of the center stage 55, and the runaway character P2 (the chased character P1 before the replacement) starts from the location where it was located at the time of the replacement, respectively. Start a role. More specifically, the center stage 55 includes a starting position object 55A, and the chased characters P1 that perform the chase role upon replacement (all chased characters P1 belonging to the group changing from the escape role to the chase role) are All of the positions at the time of replacement are transferred to the starting position object 55A, and the tracking action is started from there.

Although the center stage 55 may be placed at any appropriate position, it is placed at the center of the game field GF, for example. Further, the center stage 55 may be formed in any suitable shape, but in the example shown in FIG. 4, it is formed in a square shape so that the starting position object 55A is located at the center thereof. Furthermore, the center stage 55 is formed one step higher than the floor (or ground) forming the game field GF, and also has stairs for climbing there. In this case, the center stage 55 prevents running and jumping in areas other than the stairs, and reduces the speed of running in the stairs area. As a result, the center stage 55 also functions as a type of failure BI. In this example, the position of the starting position object 55A serves as the predetermined starting position of the present invention.

The item 56 is an object corresponding to an item that imparts various effects to the actions of each character P. Such effects may include not only effects that favor progress (play) such as pursuit actions, but also effects that disadvantage play, but as an example, item 56 may include parameters that define each character. Gives beneficial changes. Specifically, various parameters may be set as appropriate for each character P, but in the example of FIG. 4, the item 56 corresponds to an item that has the effect of increasing the movement speed during running according to the number acquired. are doing. In other words, the item 56 has the effect of increasing the movement speed (an example of a parameter) of each character P. Further, this movement speed increases according to the number of items 56 acquired, so that the more items 56 are acquired, the faster the movement speed becomes. In this example, item 56 functions as the parameter change object of the present invention.

The checkpoint 57 is an object for determining whether or not a benefit can be given to each group. Various elements that contribute to the group's victory may be adopted as such benefits, and as an example, effects related to points (scores) are adopted. Specifically, as described above, points are awarded according to the escape time, but checkpoints provide an increasing effect that increases the score awarded according to the escape time as a benefit. Further, the checkpoint 57 may be configured as appropriate, but as an example, the checkpoint 57 is configured so that its state changes between an occupied state and a neutral state. The occupied state is a state indicating occupation by one of the groups. In an occupied state, benefits are given to the group that occupies the area. On the other hand, a neutral state is a state that indicates neutrality and is not occupied by any group. No benefits will be granted in neutral status. In other words, checkpoint 57 in the neutral state does not have an upward effect on any group.

The change in the state of the checkpoint 57 may be realized as appropriate, but as an example, it is realized in response to an occupation action and a release action. The occupation action and the release action are actions for changing the checkpoint 57 into an occupied state and a neutral state, respectively. Any of these actions may be allowed for both the chase character P1 and the escape character P2, but as an example, the occupation action is allowed only for the escape character P2, and the cancellation action is allowed only for the chase character P1. Further, various actions may be appropriately adopted as such occupation action and release action, and different actions may be adopted, but in the example of FIG. 4, the same contact action is adopted in both cases. Therefore, the checkpoint 57 starts to be displayed in a neutral state, and changes to an occupied state upon contact (contact action) by the fleeing character P2. On the other hand, the checkpoint 57 in the occupied state returns to the neutral state upon contact with the pursuit character P1. In this example, the occupied state and neutral state function as the privilege state and normal state of the present invention, respectively.

A large number of the above-mentioned checkpoints 57 are provided in the game field GF. These checkpoints 57 are given the above-mentioned increasing effect so that the rate of increase in points per time increases as the number of occupied checkpoints 57 increases. Therefore, the escape character P2 can obtain more points as more checkpoints 57 are changed to the occupied state. As a result, the fleeing character P2 (user) is required to take action to change as many checkpoints 57 as possible to occupied status while on the run. On the other hand, the chase character P1 (user) is required to take action during the chase to restore as many checkpoints 57 as possible from the occupied state to the neutral state.

In the game field GF, the state of checkpoint 57, that is, the occupied state and the neutral state, may be expressed as appropriate, but for example, it may be expressed by a different color scheme (for example, a neutral state is yellow, an occupied state is another color, etc.) . Furthermore, the functions of an occupied state differ depending on the group occupying it. Specifically, points are given according to the escape time of the fleeing character P2 (fleeing group), so the occupied state occupied by the fleeing group has an increasing effect (perk), but the occupied state occupied by the chasing group Occupied status has no effect. Furthermore, the difference in the occupying group also functions as the difference in the action to be taken at the checkpoint 57 in the occupied state, such as an occupation action or a release action. For this reason, occupation states may be appropriately differentiated based on the differences in the occupying groups to indicate such differences in function. Occupation by other groups is displayed in blue, occupation by other groups is displayed in red, etc.).

The time display area 51 is an area for displaying time. The time display area 51 may display various times as appropriate, for example, the elapsed time from the start of play may be displayed, but in the example of FIG. 4, "300" is displayed as the remaining playable time. There is. The display of "300" indicates 300 seconds and decreases as time passes. That is, the remaining time in the time display area 51 shows the maximum value at the start of the play, and decreases in a countdown manner as the play starts. The end condition may be satisfied as appropriate, and may be satisfied based on various play situations such as when specific items are collected, but as an example, when the remaining time reaches zero, that is, when a predetermined Satisfied if time elapses. Therefore, each character P continuously and repeatedly performs pursuit actions or escape actions in the game field GF until the remaining time becomes zero.

The score gauge 52 is an image for presenting the points (scores) obtained by each group for each group. In the escape game, points may be awarded as appropriate, but as an example, points are awarded for the escape role as described above. That is, each group is given points through playing as the escape character P2. Further, points may be appropriately assigned through various methods, but as an example, each escape character P2 is assigned a score according to the time it takes to escape in a normal state. Specifically, the score is given to each escape character P2 in such a manner that the longer the escape time in the normal state, the greater the score. Also, points are given such that the more checkpoints 57 are occupied, the higher the rate of increase in points over time. Then, the cumulative total of points given to each escape character P2 is presented through the score gauge 52 as the group's score.

The score gauge 52 may be configured as appropriate to display the acquired score, and in the example shown in FIG. 4, it includes a gauge section 52A and a score display section 52B. The gauge section 52A is a section for presenting the scores of each group through a gauge. Although the gauge section 52A may be configured as appropriate, in the example of FIG. 4, it is formed in a bar shape that indicates the score amount of each group. Specifically, the left and right ends of the gauge section 52A correspond to each group, and the score amounts are displayed in different colors for each group in the gauge section 52A. The color scheme for each group may be arbitrary, but in the example in Figure 4, the left side has a dotted pattern to correspond to the first group G1 (your group), and the right side corresponds to the second group G2 (your opponent's group). They are indicated by diagonal lines to the right. Further, the amount of points (the dot pattern and the color scheme of the right diagonal line) may be increased or decreased as appropriate, but as an example, the amount of points is increased or decreased so that the one with the larger amount of points erodes into the gauge of the opponent. However, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the scores are the same, zero, so they are balanced at the center. On the other hand, the score display section 52B is a section that displays the score amount indicated by the gauge section 52A as a numerical value. Therefore, the score display section 52B has a section indicating the score amount of the first group G1 ("0000" on the left side of the example in FIG. 4), and a section indicating the score amount of the second group G2 ("0000" on the right side of the example in FIG. 4). 0000'').

The map image 53 is an image showing a map for grasping the entire game field GF. The map image 53 may be configured as appropriate so that the entire (or even a part of) the game field GF can be grasped, but the example in FIG. 4 shows a bird's-eye view of the game field GF from above. It is composed of Further, the map image 53 may correspond only to a bird's-eye view of the game field GF, but in the example of FIG. , and a tracker mark 53c.

The point marker 53a, the escaper marker 53b, and the pursuer marker 53c are markers that indicate the positions of each checkpoint 57, each escape character P2, and each pursuit character P1 among various objects placed in the game field GF. . Therefore, the positions of each checkpoint 57, each escape character P2, and each chase character P1 in the game field GF are indicated through the point marker 53a, escaper marker 53b, and pursuer marker 53c.

Further, these point markers 53a, fugitive markers 53b, and pursuer markers 53c may be displayed on the map image 53 unconditionally or with various conditions, but as an example, only the pursuer marker 53c is Displayed with Specifically, the tracker mark 53c is displayed only to the user on condition that the user corresponds to the tracked character P1. In other words, the pursuer indicator 53c is displayed only to users who belong to the group that plays the role of chasing, and is not displayed to the users who belong to the group that plays the role of escape. In the example of FIG. 4, the map image 53 displays both a fugitive marker 53b and a pursuer marker 53c. Therefore, such a battle screen 50 is displayed to a user who performs tracking (plays the role of tracking).

The escaper mark 53b and the pursuer mark 53c may be displayed as appropriate, but, for example, they may be displayed in different forms so that their respective roles can be recognized. Specifically, the fugitive mark 53b and the pursuer mark 53c may be distinguished as appropriate, and for example, they are distinguished by different color schemes such as red and blue. Further, when the chase character P1 or the escape character P2 is the own character P, an identification mark 53d indicating the own character P is further added. Various types of marks may be appropriately employed as such identification marks 53d, but in the example shown in FIG. 4, an arrow pointing toward the pursuer mark 53c corresponding to the character P of the character P is used.

The character display field 54 is a part that displays information regarding each character P. The character display field 54 may be provided as appropriate. For example, only the character display field 54 corresponding to the own character P may be provided, but in the example of FIG. A character display column 54 is provided. Further, the character display field 54 corresponding to the own character P (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the self-character display field 54S) may be formed in the same manner as the character display field 54 corresponding to other characters; In example No. 4, the character display field 54 is larger than the other character display fields 54 so as to be distinguished from the other character display fields 54, and is formed to contain more information.

Specifically, each character display column 54 may appropriately contain various information regarding each character P, but in the example of FIG. 4, information on the name of the user corresponding to each character P (such as "User A") , and an image area CA2 that displays an image (in the example of FIG. 4, only the head) corresponding to each character P. On the other hand, the self-character display field 54S also includes a name area CA1 and an image area CA2, both of which are different from the other character display fields 54. Specifically, the image area CA2 is formed larger than the others so that the whole body of each character P is displayed. In addition to the information on the user's name ("User C"), the name area CA1 also contains information on the number of items 56 ("1" in the example of FIG. 4) acquired by the character P corresponding to itself during play. Contains.

Furthermore, the self-character display field 54S includes a skill information area SA. Although each character P does not need to be set with a skill, for example, various skills that provide an advantageous effect on the progress of the game are set. These various skills include, for example, skills that improve the basic performance of each character P, such as running speed and jumping power, or skills that set up traps and obstacles to impede actions, or create invincibility for a certain period of time ( Various skills may be included as appropriate, such as a skill that adds special abilities to each character P, such as a skill that creates a state that does not result in an abnormal state or a skill that causes the character to disappear. In addition, each character P may be set with some or all of these skills as appropriate, and the same skills may be uniformly set on all characters P, but as an example, One skill is set for each character P so that it differs accordingly.

The skill information area SA is an area for displaying information regarding skills set for the character P corresponding to the character P. The skill information area SA may be configured to display various types of information regarding skills as appropriate, but in the example of FIG. 4, it is configured to include a skill name section SA1. The skill name section SA1 is a section for displaying the name of the skill set for the character P corresponding to the character P. Appropriate skills can be set for each character P, and in the example of FIG. 4, information of "obstacle installation" indicating the skill for installing obstacles is displayed.

The skill name section SA1 is further provided with a skill value gauge SA2. The skill value gauge SA2 is a gauge that indicates the amount of skill value possessed by the character P corresponding to the character P. The skill value functions as a value for determining whether the effect of each skill can be demonstrated. Further, the skill value may be used as appropriate in order to exhibit the effect of the skill, but as an example, the skill value is used so that the skill exhibits the effect by consuming a predetermined amount. Such skill value may increase under appropriate conditions, or may increase by acquiring a predetermined item, but as an example, it increases gradually over time.

Similarly, each skill may be activated as appropriate, but for example, activation of the skill is permitted when the skill value gauge SA2 is full, that is, when the skill value gauge SA2 indicates the maximum amount of skill value. In addition, the actual activation of the skill may be executed as appropriate, and the skill may be activated unconditionally when the skill value reaches the maximum amount, but as an example, when a predetermined operation is performed to activate the skill, The skill actually activates.

Each character display column 54 is displayed so that the group to which it belongs is distinguished from other groups. Such a distinction may be realized as appropriate, but for example, the three character display columns 54 on the left side may correspond to the group to which the character belongs, and the three character display columns 54 on the right side may correspond to the group of the opponent. Is displayed. In other words, each character display column 54 is displayed so that groups can be recognized according to the left and right placement positions. As a result, such distinctions also function as role distinctions.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen showing a different play situation from the example shown in FIG. The example in FIG. 5 shows the chase character P1 chasing the escape character P2 at a different location from the example in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the escape character P2 and the pursuit character P1 are displayed in the game field GF. Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 5, the score of the second group G2, which plays the role of escape, increases as time passes compared to the example of FIG. Specifically, the score display section 52B displays the number "0125" as the score acquired by the second group G2, and the right diagonal line range of the gauge section 52A moves toward the left end toward the center to indicate the score amount. extends beyond.

Similarly, the positions of the escaper mark 53b and the pursuer mark 53c in the map image 53 also change according to changes in the positions of the escape character P2 and the chase character P1, but in the example of FIG. 5, compared to the example of FIG. The number of fugitive markers 53b is reduced by two. When the escape character P2 is in an abnormal state, the escape character P2 in the abnormal state may be reflected in the map image 53 as a getaway sign 53b or a sign indicating an abnormal state, but such reflection is omitted as an example. be done. In other words, the escapee marker 53b corresponding to the escape character P2 in the abnormal state disappears from the map image 53. Therefore, for example, if two of the three escape characters P2 change to an abnormal state, the two escapee markers 53b corresponding to those two disappear from the map image 53, and the remaining one escape character P2 Only the corresponding escapee mark 53b is displayed on the map image 53. In the example of FIG. 5, such changes (progress) are reflected in the map image 53.

In addition, various objects may be appropriately provided in the game field GF as described above, and in addition to the obstacle BI such as the wall object BI1, objects that operate to assist or hinder escape behavior, etc. Although various gimmick objects may be provided, in the example of FIG. 5, a warp object GO1 is shown as an example of such a gimmick object. The warp object GO1 is a type of gimmick object that assists in escape behavior, etc., and operates to realize instantaneous movement (warp) between two distant locations within the game field GF. Such an operation may be executed based on appropriate conditions, but as an example, it is executed when the character P is positioned above the warp object GO1.

Similarly, warp object GO1 may or may not be provided with appropriate restrictions. When restrictions are set, various factors such as time, number of times, or roles may be used as requirements for such restrictions. For example, a role may be adopted as a restriction requirement, and the warp object GO1 may operate to assist only in either escape action or pursuit action. Alternatively, the number of times may be adopted as the restriction requirement, and the use (operation) of the warp object GO1 may be limited to only a predetermined number of times. As described above, appropriate restrictions may be placed on the warp object GO1, but as an example, only restrictions based on time may be placed. Therefore, the warp object GO1 operates to assist both the escape action and the pursuit action, and the warp object GO1 moves an unlimited number of times regardless of which character P, the escape character P2 or the pursuit character P1, rides on it. The operation is restricted only for a certain period of time after the operation. In other words, once the warp object GO1 moves, it takes a certain amount of time to allow the next movement.

Although the obstacle BI such as the wall object BI1 may have an appropriate shape, the example in FIG. 5 shows the wall object BI1 having a notch NP. The cutout portion NP is a cutout portion that is formed downward from the top of the wall so that the height thereof decreases. Therefore, the height of the wall object BI1 decreases at the notch NP. More specifically, the height of the wall object BI1 in the notch NP is set to a height that can be reached by each character P by jumping. As a result, each character P can get on top of the notch NP by jumping, and if the character P reaches the top of the wall object BI1 by jumping at the notch NP, the character P can climb onto the top of the wall object BI1. is allowed to run.

Note that the wall object BI1 is not limited to the cutout portion NP, and may have various shapes, and such shapes may include, for example, a shape having a hole. A hole is a portion of a wall that is formed so as to connect from one side to the other. Therefore, each character P can pass through the wall object BI1 through the hole and go to the opposite side. The escape action and the pursuit action may include various actions as appropriate, but when such a hole is provided, such action may include a predetermined action for passing through the hole. Specifically, the hole may be provided at an appropriate position on the wall object BI1, but for example, if the hole is provided on the lower side of the wall object BI1, the escape action etc. The action may include sliding.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen showing a play situation that is further different from the examples shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. The example in FIG. 6 shows a case where the pursuit character P1 executes a capture action on the escape character P2. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, the battle screen 50 includes the escape character P2 and the pursuit character P1, but compared to the example of FIG. 5, the escape character P2 is in an abnormal state due to the capture behavior of the pursuit character P1. Change. Specifically, such an abnormal state may be expressed as appropriate in the game field GF, but in the example of FIG. 6, the display of the escape character P2 becomes translucent (in the example of FIG. 6, the dashed line), and the character P2 is displayed in a fallen position. It is expressed by showing. Moreover, as such a capture action, an appropriate action such as touching the escape character P2 or simply touching the escape character P2 may be adopted, but as an example, an action of hitting the escape character P2 with a metal club is adopted. Therefore, when the pursuit character P1 defeats the fleeing character P2 (by actually hitting him with the hammer) through the action of hitting the fleeing character P2 near the fleeing character P2 (within the reach of the hammer), the fleeing character P2 changes from a normal state to an abnormal state. do. In this example, the action of actually hitting the escape character P2 with a metal club (capturing action) functions as the changing action of the present invention.

Appropriate restrictions may occur in an abnormal state; for example, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may have all actions restricted and may not be able to do anything. Further, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may be displayed on the game field GF in an appropriate manner distinguishable from a normal state, or may not be displayed. In other words, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may disappear from the game field GF. Alternatively, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may be displayed outside the game field GF. In other words, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may be removed from the game field GF. In this case, the behavior of the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may be allowed as appropriate. Specifically, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state outside the game field GF cannot take actions such as occupying each checkpoint 57 or running away from the pursuit character P1, but may be allowed to move, for example. In other words, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may move outside the game field GF. Further, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state outside the game field GF may or may not be allowed to interfere with the game field GF. For example, the escape character P2 who is in an abnormal state outside the game field GF may take a specific action such as setting a trap on the outer periphery of the game field GF or hooking the leg of the pursuit character P1 moving there; Various actions that impede pursuit (in other words, actions that assist escape), such as actions that demonstrate a partial ability such as activation of a skill, may be allowed.

As described above, in an abnormal state, all or part of the escape behavior may be appropriately restricted, for example, movement itself may be restricted and the person may not be able to move from the spot, but movement is allowed, for example. In this case, occupation of the checkpoint 57 by the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may be restricted, but occupation is allowed as an example. In other words, the fleeing character P2 who is in an abnormal state can also change the checkpoint 57 to an occupied state by performing an occupation action. However, when the checkpoint 57 is occupied by the escape character P2 in an abnormal state, the points added to the checkpoint 57 are reduced compared to when the checkpoint 57 is occupied by the escape character P2 in the normal state. Such a reduction may be realized as appropriate, but by way of example, the occupation due to abnormal conditions is realized as one quarter of the occupation due to normal conditions. Further, if the checkpoint 57 that was occupied by the escape character P2 in the abnormal state is subsequently occupied by the escape character P2 in the normal state, the decrease in score may be maintained as it is, but as an example, the decrease is canceled, Return to normal score addition. In other words, occupation under abnormal conditions is overwritten by occupation under normal conditions. Therefore, an occupied state indicating occupation due to an abnormal state and an occupied state indicating occupation under a normal state are expressed in a more distinguishable manner through a difference in color scheme or the like.

Although the abnormal state may be set to be unrecoverable (once it becomes abnormal, it cannot return to the normal state until the roles are replaced), it is set to be recoverable, for example. Further, recovery from an abnormal state may be realized as appropriate, and may be realized randomly or according to the passage of time, but as an example, it may be realized by recovery action. Furthermore, such a recovery action may be performed by the character P or any other appropriate character P, but as an example, it is performed by another escape character P2 in a normal state belonging to the same escape group. That is, the escape character P2 in the abnormal state returns to the normal state due to the recovery action by the other escape character P2.

Although an appropriate action by another escape character P2 may function as a recovery action, as an example, an action of remaining near the escape character P2 in an abnormal state for a predetermined period of time is adopted. Further, such staying action may be realized by each user's appropriate play action, but as an example, it is realized by an operation (play action) of continuing to press a predetermined operation unit into which a push operation is input. In other words, when a user corresponding to another escape character P2 (in a normal state) continues to press a predetermined operation part for a predetermined period of time near the escape character P2 in an abnormal state, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state returns to the normal state. . Limits are set for the escape character P2 in an abnormal state (for example, a reduction in the number of points added when the checkpoint 57 is occupied), and are also related to replacement conditions. Therefore, in consideration of the group's victory, each user is also required to play to return the escape character P2, which is in an emergency state, to a normal state.

In addition to the warp object GO1, various gimmick objects may be provided in the game field GF, and the jump object GO2 is shown in the example of FIG. 6 as another example of such a gimmick object. The jump object GO2 is a type of gimmick object that assists in escape behavior, etc., and operates to assist each character P in jumping. Such an action may be performed based on appropriate conditions, and may be performed, for example, when a jump is performed on the jump object GO2, but as an example, regardless of the presence or absence of such a jumping action, This is executed when each character P is positioned above the jump object GO2. In other words, the jump object GO2 operates to cause the character P located above it to jump in a predetermined direction (for example, the direction of movement) to a predetermined height (for example, a height higher than a normal jump by the character P). .

Jump object GO2 may or may not be provided with appropriate restrictions. When restrictions are set, various factors such as time, number of times, or roles may be used as requirements for such restrictions. In this way, jump object GO2 may be provided with appropriate restrictions similar to warp object GO1, but as an example, only restrictions based on time may be provided. Therefore, like the warp object GO1, the jump object GO2 also operates to assist both escape action and pursuit action, and there is no limit to the number of times that either escape character P2 or pursuit character P1 may ride on it. It works, but the operation is restricted for a certain period of time after the previous operation.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 6, instead of a numerical value indicating the acquired score, "???" is displayed on the score display section 52B to hide the numerical value. Similarly, the gauge section 52A also displays the score amount so that each group corresponds to less than half. In other words, the gauge section 52A also vaguely displays the magnitude of scores between groups, corresponding to the display that hides the numerical values on the score display section 52B. The score gauge 52 may be displayed to show the points earned by each group regardless of the elapsed time, but for example, if the remaining time is less than a certain time (for example, 60 seconds), each group may be displayed to The display changes to hide the points earned by the group.

In addition to the above-mentioned elements, various bonus elements may be provided in the escape game, and among them, fever time will be explained as an example. Fever time is a bonus (privilege) that increases the score given according to the escape time for a certain period of time. Fever time may be given as appropriate based on various conditions, but as an example, it is given when a specific play action is performed only once in a group. Further, any appropriate action may be adopted as the specific play action, but as an example, an operation of pressing a special push button provided for fever time is adopted. That is, when a special button is pressed by any user in each group, fever time is given to the group to which the user belongs only once during the match.

The rate of increase in scores during fever time may be set as appropriate and may be uniform or variable regardless of various conditions, but is set variable as an example. In addition, as such various conditions, various play situations such as random or consumption of specific items may be adopted as appropriate, but as an example, the size of the score, that is, winning or losing when a special button is pressed is adopted. be done. More specifically, just as fever time provides a chance for a comeback, fever time gives a higher rate of increase when losing than when winning. Such an increase rate may be set as appropriate, but as an example, it is set to double when the player is winning, and triple when the player is losing. For this reason, each group is required to be strategic about when to use fever time.

FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a result screen. The result screen is a game screen for displaying the results of the battle through the battle screen 50. The result screen may be displayed at any appropriate time, but for example, it is displayed upon completion of an escape action or the like. Therefore, when the escape action or the like in the escape game ends when the predetermined time has elapsed (the end condition is satisfied) as described above, the elapsed time is displayed as an example.

As shown in FIG. 7, the result screen 60 includes detailed data and information on the acquired title. The acquired title is a title acquired by the user from among various titles provided within the game. Such titles include, for example, the Escape King, which is given when the escape time exceeds a predetermined time, or the Healing King, which is given when a predetermined number or more of the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state is returned to the normal state. Appropriate titles may be prepared depending on the various elements included. On the other hand, the detailed data is data indicating details including various information regarding each character P. The detailed data may include various types of information as appropriate, but in the example shown in Figure 7, it includes information such as experience points, scores, number of people defeated, number of checkpoints acquired, number of times defeated, number of treatments, escape time, and number of checkpoint resets. Contains.

The number of defeated characters is information indicating the number of escape characters P2 captured (changed to an abnormal state) by the chase character P1 (playing a chase role). The number of checkpoints acquired is the number of checkpoints 57 placed in an occupied state. The number of occupied states may be counted according to appropriate conditions, for example, it may be the number at the end, but one example is the total number of occupied states (regardless of whether the state is returned to a neutral state after that). The number of times the escape character was captured is the number of times the escape character P2 was captured (changed to an abnormal state). The number of treatments is the number of times the escape character P2 in an abnormal state is returned to a normal state by recovery action. The escape time is the time during which the escape character P2 ran away. The number of checkpoint resets is the number of checkpoints 57 in the occupied state returned to the neutral state.

Moreover, the score is information indicating the points (scores) obtained in the current play. The acquired score may be a score earned by a group, but is, for example, a score earned by an individual. On the other hand, the experience value is information indicating the experience value given to the character in the current play. The experience value may display the experience value cumulatively acquired through previous battles, but as an example, the experience value acquired in the current play is displayed. In addition, experience points may be given based on an appropriate standard, but for example, a predetermined value based on factors such as the above-mentioned score, number of people defeated, number of checkpoints acquired, number of times defeated, number of treatments, escape time, and number of checkpoint resets. Calculated according to the rules. In the escape game, various elements may be appropriately evaluated, and the result screen 60 may be appropriately configured to display these elements, but as an example, it is configured to display this information. Further, the result screen 60 may also include various types of information regarding the outcome of victory or defeat, such as victory or defeat.

Next, allocation processing, state change processing, state recovery processing, and win/loss determination processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. The assignment process is a process for assigning roles to each group at the start of play. The assignment process may be configured to execute only role assignment or may be configured to include various other processes, but the example in FIG. 8 presents a game field GF for play along with role assignment. This shows the case where the system is configured to do so. In this case, the range setting unit 37 starts the allocation process shown in FIG. 9 every time the mini-game for determining the role at the start of play ends, and first obtains the result of the mini-game (step S101).

Subsequently, the range setting unit 37 assigns the role of chasing or running away to each character P based on the result of the mini-game acquired in step S101 (step S102). In the case of a group match, this assignment is performed on a group-by-group basis. Also, this allocation may be carried out using any appropriate method, but for example, if there is a time limit on play, it is considered advantageous to take on the role of escaping first, as it can earn more escape time. Run so that the winner falls into the role of escape.

Next, the range setting unit 37 presents the game field GF through the battle screen 50 (step S103). In this case, the range setting unit 37 may construct a virtual three-dimensional space corresponding to the game field GF, but as an example, the game field GF may be set as a result of shooting with a virtual camera in a virtual three-dimensional space constructed in advance. This presentation is realized by displaying (drawing) on the screen 50. Furthermore, the virtual three-dimensional space corresponding to the game field GF includes items 56, a large number of checkpoints 57, various obstacles BI, and various gimmick objects such as warp object GO1 and jump object GO2. Therefore, the range setting unit 37 presents the game field GF so that these are formed (provided). After this presentation, the range setting unit 37 ends the current allocation process. As a result, the initial role assignment based on the win or loss of the mini-game is executed. Further, following the assignment, presentation of the game field GF in which various elements such as the items 56 are provided is realized.

The state change process is a process for changing the state of the escape character P2 from a normal state to an abnormal state when a change condition is satisfied. The change conditions may be satisfied as appropriate depending on the circumstances of the game, and are satisfied, for example, when the capture action is appropriately executed. Furthermore, as an example of the capture action, the action of hitting the runaway character P2 with a metal club is adopted as described above, but in this case, when the runaway character P2 in the normal state is actually hit with the metal club due to the hitting action, the capture action is taken. is determined to be appropriate. That is, the change condition is satisfied, for example, when the escape character P2 in the normal state is actually hit with a metal club. In addition, the state change process may be executed as appropriate, but if such a hitting action is executed as a capture action, for example, the end condition is satisfied from the start of game play (start of countdown of remaining time) (start of countdown of remaining time). is repeated every time a capture action is executed until The example in FIG. 9 shows an example of state change processing in such a case.

The progress control unit 38 starts the state change process shown in FIG. 9 every time the tracked character P1 performs an action of hitting with a metal club (capturing action), and first determines whether the change conditions are satisfied (step S201). As described above, the change condition is satisfied when the escape character P2 in the normal state is actually hit with a metal club. For this reason, the progress control unit 38 determines whether or not the escape character P2 in the normal state is actually hit by the action of hitting with the metal stick (whether or not the escape character P2 in the normal state is included in the trajectory of the metal rod accompanying this action). ) to determine. Then, if the change condition is not satisfied, that is, if the escape character P2 in the normal state is not hit with a metal club, the progress control unit 38 skips the subsequent process and ends the current state change process.

On the other hand, if the change condition is satisfied, that is, if the escape character P2 in the normal state is actually hit with a metal club, the progress control unit 38 identifies the escape character P2 in the normal state that was hit with the metal club, and identifies the escape character P2 in the normal state. The state of the escaped character P2 is changed to an abnormal state (step S202). This change may include changing the display mode of the escape character P2 on the battle screen 50 (for example, making it semi-transparent and laying it sideways).

Subsequently, the progress control unit 38 determines whether the replacement condition is satisfied (step S203). As described above, the replacement condition is satisfied, for example, when all escape characters P2 in the escape group become abnormal. Therefore, the progress control unit 38 determines whether or not all escape characters P2 in the escape group have become abnormal due to the change in step S202. Then, if the replacement condition is not satisfied, that is, if all the escape characters P2 in the escape group are not in an abnormal state, the progress control unit 38 skips the subsequent processing. That is, the current state change process ends after the escape character P2 in the normal state, which was hit with the metal club in step S202, is brought into the abnormal state.

On the other hand, when the replacement condition is satisfied, that is, when all the escape characters P2 in the escape group are in an abnormal state, the progress control unit 38 exchanges the roles of the chase character P1 and the escape character P2. In the case of a group match, such replacement is performed on a group-by-group basis. In other words, the progress control unit 38 executes role switching to switch the roles between the groups so that the escape group becomes the pursuit group and the pursuit group becomes the escape group.

Subsequently, the progress control unit 38 transfers all the chasing characters P1 that newly play the role of chasing to a predetermined starting position in accordance with the replacement in step S204 (step S205). As described above, the starting position object 55A of the center stage 55 is used as an example of the predetermined starting position. For this reason, the progress control unit 38 transfers all the chasing characters P1 that will newly play the role of chasing to the starting position object 55A of the center stage 55.

Next, the progress control unit 38 resumes playing the escape game (step S206). That is, the progress control unit 38 restarts the actions of each character P so that the escape action and the pursuit action are started again in a new role after all the chased characters P1 are transferred to the starting position in step S205. After restarting the play, the progress control unit 38 ends the current state change process.

According to the procedure shown in FIG. 9, the state of each escape character P2 changes from a normal state to an abnormal state as each chase character P1 performs an appropriate capture action. More specifically, when the runaway character P2 in a normal state is actually hit with a metal club due to the action of each chase character P1 to hit with a metal club, the state of the beaten escape character P2 changes from a normal state to an abnormal state. Change. Furthermore, if all the escape characters P2 in the group responsible for the escape role become abnormal due to this change, the roles are swapped between escape and pursuit. That is, the previous runaway character P2 changes to the chased character P1, and the hitherto chased character P1 changes to the runaway character P2. Furthermore, all the tracking characters P1 of the group newly taking on the role of tracking are transferred to the starting position object 55A of the center stage 55 so as to restart the tracking action from the center stage 55. Then, such state changes, role swaps, etc. are repeatedly performed from the start of the play until the end condition is satisfied. In other words, each time all escape characters P2 enter an abnormal state, roles are switched between chasing and escaping, and the pursuit is restarted from the center stage 55. This rapidly changing role is repeated until the time is up. provided.

The state recovery process is a process for recovering the escape character P2, which is in an abnormal state, to a normal state. As mentioned above, the escape character P2 in the abnormal state is recovered when the user corresponding to the other escape character P2 (normal state) continues to press a predetermined operation part for a predetermined period of time near the escape character P2 in the abnormal state. do. In this case, the recovery condition is satisfied, for example, when a user corresponding to another escape character P2 (in a normal state) continues to press a predetermined operation unit for a predetermined period of time near the escape character P2 in an abnormal state. The example in FIG. 10 shows state recovery processing in such a case.

The progress control unit 38 starts the state recovery process shown in FIG. 10 each time a predetermined operation unit is pressed near the escape character P2 in the abnormal state by a user corresponding to another escape character P2 (normal state), and first performs the recovery process. It is determined whether the condition is satisfied (step S301). The recovery conditions may be satisfied as appropriate depending on various recovery actions, but as mentioned above, for example, if the user corresponding to another escape character P2 (normal state) performs a predetermined operation near the escape character P2 in an abnormal state. It is satisfied when the button is held down for a predetermined period of time. Therefore, the progress control unit 38 determines whether or not the operation of pressing a predetermined operation unit by the user corresponding to the other escape character P2 (normal state) has been continuously performed for a predetermined period of time. If the recovery condition is not met, that is, if the user corresponding to the other escape character P2 (normal state) does not press the predetermined operation unit for a predetermined period of time, the progress control unit 38 skips the subsequent processing. , ends the current status recovery process.

On the other hand, if the recovery condition is satisfied, that is, if the user corresponding to the other escape character P2 (normal state) presses the predetermined operation unit for a predetermined period of time, the progress control unit 38 becomes the target of the recovery action. The state of the escape character P2 in the abnormal state is returned to the normal state (step S302). In other words, the progress control unit 38 recovers the state of the escape character P2 from the abnormal state to the normal state. This recovery may include changing various display modes of the escape character P2. After this recovery, the progress control unit 38 ends the current state recovery process. This provides a development in which the escape character P2 in the abnormal state is restored to the normal state by the recovery action of the other escape character P2 in the normal state.

The win/lose determination process is a process for determining the win/lose of the escape game. The victory or defeat of the escape game may be determined as appropriate, but as an example, it is determined according to the magnitude of the points obtained by each group. FIG. 11 shows the win/lose determination process in such a case. In this case, the evaluation unit 39 starts the win/lose determination process of FIG. 11 every time the end condition is satisfied (for example, the remaining time becomes zero), and first obtains the acquired points for each group (step S401).

Subsequently, the evaluation unit 39 determines the outcome between the groups based on the acquired points obtained in step S401. Specifically, the evaluation unit 39 determines that the one with the larger acquired score is the winner, and the one with the smaller acquired score is the loser.

Next, the evaluation unit 39 presents the result screen 60 (step S403). Specifically, the result screen 60 includes detailed data such as experience points and information on acquired titles. For this reason, the evaluation unit 39 first determines these detailed data and information to be displayed on the acquired title based on the play result. Then, this presentation is realized by displaying the result screen 60 on the monitor MO so as to display them at a predetermined position.

Subsequently, the evaluation unit 39 updates the parameters of each character P used in the escape game (step S404). Parameter updating may include a reduction in parameters, such as measures to reduce various parameters due to abnormal conditions, but as an example, the evaluation unit 39 updates parameters so that each character P grows. For example, the parameters may appropriately include various elements such as running power (running speed), physical strength, and jumping power. Furthermore, when skills are set for each character P and growth of such skills or provision of new skills is performed, the growth of these skills may be included in updating the parameters. For this reason, updating (growth) of the parameters may be realized as appropriate according to various factors such as experience values or points (scores), but these various parameters are changed by updating the parameters. Furthermore, the growth parameters are managed by the play data PD as described above, for example. Therefore, updating of the parameters is realized by updating the play data PD. After such an update, the evaluation unit 39 ends the current win/lose determination process. Thereby, determination of victory or defeat and presentation of the result screen 60 are realized. Furthermore, various parameters are updated based on the play situation, that is, the growth of each character P is realized.

As explained above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a new and interesting escape game. Specifically, for example, when a battle is executed between the first group G1 and the second group G2, which play the roles of pursuit and escape, respectively, the pursuit action by each pursuit character P1 belonging to the first group G1, and the second Through the escape behavior of each escape character P2 belonging to group G2, each escape character P2 changes into an abnormal state when each chase character P1 executes a capture action (action of hitting each escape character P2 with a metal club). Then, when the number of escape characters P2 in such an abnormal state exceeds a predetermined number, the two types of roles are exchanged between the groups. Furthermore, such replacement is repeatedly performed until the termination condition is met. As a result, the user can enjoy various developments such as escape and pursuit in a short time. As a result, it is possible to provide a new and interesting escape game that utilizes the pursuit behavior and escape behavior of each character P, in which each chase character P1 and each escape character P2 are repeatedly replaced and the groups compete against each other. .

Furthermore, if a plurality of checkpoints 57 are provided in the game field GF that give an effect of increasing the score according to the number of occupied states, it is possible to encourage the fleeing character P2 to occupy as many checkpoints 57 as possible. Alternatively, on the contrary, the pursuit character P1 can be allowed to perform a release action that returns as many checkpoints 57 in the occupied state as possible to the neutral state. Thereby, it is possible to further add interest by requiring each character P to take an occupation action or a release action for each checkpoint 57.

Similarly, when a runaway character P2 in an abnormal state is restored to a normal state by the recovery action of another runaway character P2, there is a strategic need to consider whether to recover the runaway character P2 in an abnormal state or to give priority to one's own escape, that is, recovery. The strategic nature of action can be added to the escape action of the other escape character P2.

Furthermore, when the parameters of each character P grow according to the play situation, elements of a training game can be added to an escape game that uses escape actions and the like. Through such development of each character P, continuous play of the escape game can be promoted. As a result, these can further improve the interest of the escape game.

In the above embodiment, the progress control unit 38 of the game machine 3 functions as the state changing means and role switching means of the present invention by executing the procedure shown in FIG. Specifically, the progress control unit 38 functions as a state changing means by executing step S202 in FIG. 9, and functions as a role switching means by executing step S204. Similarly, the progress control unit 38 of the game machine 3 functions as the state recovery means of the present invention by executing the procedure of step S302 in FIG. Further, the range setting section 37 of the game machine 3 functions as a field presentation means of the present invention by executing the procedure of step S103 in FIG. Furthermore, the evaluation section 39 of the game machine 3 functions as a win/loss determining means and a parameter changing means of the present invention by executing the procedure shown in FIG. Specifically, the evaluation unit 39 functions as a win/loss determining means by executing step S402 in FIG. 11, and as a parameter changing means by executing step S404.

The present invention is not limited to the form described above, and may be implemented in forms with appropriate modifications or changes. For example, in the above embodiment, only the roles of escape and pursuit are shown as roles in the escape game. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. The escape game is not limited to escape and chase, but may include various other roles as appropriate. Further, for example, the roles of escape and pursuit may be further divided. For example, the escape role may include various detailed roles such as a role dedicated to acquiring checkpoints 57, a role dedicated to escape, or a role dedicated to recovery. Similarly, the pursuit role may include a role that only obstructs escape or occupation of the checkpoint 57 (role that cannot perform capture actions), or a role dedicated to release action. The actions that can be performed, etc., may change as appropriate between the characters P depending on these roles.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the game machine 3 executes the processes shown in FIGS. 8 to 11. As a result, the game machine 3 alone functions as the game system of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the center server 2 may perform all or part of the role of the game machine 3 (for example, the processes shown in FIGS. 8 to 11). Therefore, for example, when the center server 2 executes all of the processes shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the center server 2 alone (including cases realized by a combination of multiple server devices) functions as the game system of the present invention. It's okay. Alternatively, on the contrary, the game machine 3 may perform all or part of the role of the center server 2. In this case, the center server 2 may be omitted.

Various aspects of the present invention derived from each of the embodiments and modifications described above will be described below. In the following description, in order to facilitate understanding of each aspect of the present invention, corresponding members illustrated in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses, but the present invention is thereby limited to the illustrated form. It's not a thing.

The game system of the present invention includes a display device (MO) that displays a game field (GF) that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) each including a plurality of characters (P). , an input device (CP) for inputting play actions for moving each character in the game field, and is connected to an input device (CP) for inputting play actions for making each character move in the game field, and is connected to A game system (3) that provides a competitive game in which a player competes against each other, in which a tracked character (P1) as each character is assigned one of the two roles and the other role is assigned. A change in which the state of each escape character is changed to an abnormal state in which a limit is placed on the escape action through pursuit actions and escape actions that are simultaneously executed in the game field with the escape character (P2) as each character. a state changing means (38) for changing the escape character on which the change action has been performed to the abnormal state when the action is performed on each escape character by each pursuit character; A role that repeatedly executes role swapping in which roles are swapped between the group and the group to which one of the roles is assigned when a predetermined number or more escape characters corresponding to the abnormal state occur until a termination condition is met. It is provided with a replacement means (38).

According to the present invention, each escape character changes to an abnormal state when a change action is executed through a pursuit action by a chase character and an escape action by a runaway character. Then, when the number of escape characters in such an abnormal state exceeds a predetermined number, the two types of roles are exchanged between the groups. Furthermore, such replacement is performed repeatedly until the termination condition is met. As a result, it is possible to provide a new and interesting game that utilizes the chasing behavior and fleeing behavior of each character, in which groups compete against each other while repeatedly replacing the chasing character and the fleeing character.

The plurality of characters may include various types of characters as appropriate. For example, the plurality of characters may include NPCs (non-player characters). That is, some of the plurality of characters may be controlled by the computer rather than the user. For example, among the plurality of characters, only one user character may be the character corresponding to the user, and all the remaining characters may be NPCs. Moreover, the number of user characters occupying each group may be an appropriate number. Therefore, the number of user characters may be different or the same between groups (opponents). Naturally, all of the plurality of characters may be user characters. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the competitive game may be provided to be played by a plurality of users respectively corresponding to the plurality of characters.

Various conditions may be appropriately adopted as the termination condition, for example, an appropriate condition such as the user's selection result, the playing situation, or the convenience of the game may be adopted. Thus, for example, the termination condition may be satisfied when the user makes a selection to desire termination. Alternatively, the end condition may be satisfied when role switching is performed a predetermined number of times as an example of a play situation. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the end condition may be satisfied when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the competitive game.

Competition between groups may be determined as appropriate based on play results. For example, the group that changes more fleeing characters to abnormal states as chased characters may be determined to be the winner. In other words, victory or defeat may be determined according to the number of escape characters that have changed to an abnormal state. Alternatively, if an item for determining victory or defeat is provided in the game, victory or defeat may be determined based on whether or not the item has been acquired, or the number of times the item has been acquired. Further, the time of at least one of the escape behavior and the pursuit behavior may be measured as a score, and victory or defeat may be determined according to the magnitude of such score. In this way, victory or defeat may be determined as appropriate based on various elements included in the game. Specifically, for example, as one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the win or loss of each group is determined based on the score given to each group, which increases as the time becomes longer in accordance with the time for playing the other role. An aspect may be adopted that includes a win/lose determination means (39) for determining.

The game may include various elements that affect the play situation (progress). Such elements may include both elements that give benefits to the play situation and elements that give disadvantages. Similarly, these benefits and disadvantages may be configured as appropriate. For example, in a case where victory or defeat is determined according to scores, effects on various scores, such as adding a certain amount of scores, may function as a benefit. Moreover, on the contrary, subtraction of a certain amount of points, etc. may function as a disadvantage. For example, as one aspect of the present invention, between a privilege state in which a privilege is provided to the other group (G2) as the group to which the other role is assigned, and a normal state in which the privilege is not provided, the normal state The game field is configured such that a plurality of checkpoints (57) are formed that change to the privilege state as a result of an occupation action by each fleeing character, and to the normal state as a release action by each chase character in the privilege state. An aspect may be adopted that includes a field presentation means (37) for presenting. Further, in this aspect, as the benefit, an increasing effect may be set for each checkpoint such that the increase rate of the score per time increases as the number of checkpoints in the benefit state increases. In these cases, it is possible to further add interest by requiring each character to occupy each checkpoint.

The game may be provided with various elements that hinder or assist the pursuit action or the like. Further, these elements may include elements that operate as appropriate. Furthermore, such operations may include various operations that assist or hinder tracking behavior and the like. For example, in one aspect of the present invention, the field presenting means presents the game field so that a gimmick object that performs an action that assists at least one of the escape action and the pursuit action is provided. Good too. Further, in this aspect, the gimmick object is at least one of a jump object (GO2) that assists each character in jumping, and a warp object (GO1) that realizes instantaneous movement between two distant locations within the game field. It may include one or the other.

Furthermore, the abilities of each character may be the same or may be different among the characters. For example, various parameters are set for each character, such as parameters indicating basic abilities such as running ability, physical strength, or jumping ability, or parameters indicating skills (special abilities) that add various advantageous effects to the progress of the game. The parameters may be different for each character. Furthermore, when a skill is set for each character, the skill may be activated unconditionally or conditionally. When a skill is activated conditionally, various conditions such as the play situation (for example, play time, use of an item, etc.) or random conditions may be used as the condition. Moreover, such parameters may be constant during play, or may change depending on various conditions. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the field presentation means presents the game field in such a way that a parameter change object (56) that imparts an advantageous change to a parameter that defines each character is provided. Good too.

Similarly, when various parameters are set for each character, the parameters may be fixed or variable. When a parameter is variable, the parameter may change depending on appropriate conditions such as various play situations (for example, play time, acquisition of items, etc.). For example, one aspect of the game system of the present invention includes a parameter changing means (39) for changing the value of a parameter that defines each character so that each character grows according to the playing situation of the competitive game. may be adopted. In this case, elements of a training game can be added to a game that uses tracking behavior or the like. Moreover, continuous play of the game can be promoted through such character development.

The abnormal state of each escape character may be maintained until the roles are replaced, or may be resolved according to various conditions. Further, when the abnormal state is resolved (returns to a normal state with no restrictions on escape behavior) according to a condition, an appropriate condition such as the play situation or random may be used as the condition. For example, various elements included in the play, such as the passage of time or items, may be used as the play situation. Specifically, for example, as one aspect of the game system of the present invention, a getaway character corresponding to the abnormal state is freed from restrictions on the escape action from the abnormal state by another getaway character belonging to the same group as the getaway character. An aspect may be adopted that includes a state recovery means (38) for returning the escape character to the normal state when a recovery action for returning to the normal state is performed. In this case, a strategy of recovery behavior can be added to the escape behavior. As a result, the interest of the game can be further improved.

After the roles are swapped, play (pursuit behavior and escape behavior) may be resumed as appropriate. For example, each character may restart the play from the position at the time of replacement, or may restart the play from an appropriate predetermined position such as the position at the start of the play. Furthermore, when play is restarted from a predetermined position, both the fleeing character and the pursuit character may restart play from the predetermined position, or only one of them may resume play from the predetermined position. You may. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the role switching means may cause all characters belonging to a group that changes from the other role to the one role due to the role switching to a predetermined starting position ( 55A), the positions of all the characters may be moved to the starting position so as to start the tracking action from 55A).

On the other hand, the computer program (PG2) of the present invention is configured to cause a computer (31) connected to the input means and the display means to function as each means of the game system described above.

Furthermore, the control method of the present invention provides a display device (MO) that displays a game field (GF) that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) each including a plurality of characters (P). ) and an input device (CP) for inputting play actions for moving each character in the game field, and is connected to A computer (31) incorporated in a game system (3) that provides a competitive game in which group battles are held in Through pursuit actions and escape actions that are simultaneously executed in the game field between the escape character (P2) as each character assigned the role of the other, each escape enters an abnormal state in which a limit is placed on the escape action. a state change procedure for changing the escape character on which the change action has been performed to the abnormal state when a change action that changes the state of the character is performed by each chase character on each escape character; and a role of the other is assigned. If a predetermined number or more escape characters corresponding to the abnormal state occur in the assigned group, role swapping is performed between the group and the group to which one of the roles is assigned, until an end condition is met. The role switching procedure is executed repeatedly. By executing the computer program or control method of the present invention, the game system of the present invention can be realized.

The game system of the present invention includes: a display device (MO) that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) each including a plurality of characters (P); an input device (CP) for inputting play actions for moving each character in the field (GF); A game system (3) that provides a competitive game in which a player competes against each other, in which a tracked character (P1) as each character is assigned one of the two roles and the other role is assigned. The roles of chasing and escaping are assigned to the plurality of groups as the two types of roles so that the chasing action and the escaping action are simultaneously executed in the game field between each character and the escape character (P2). When the group to which the other role is assigned satisfies a predetermined replacement condition in the escape action by each escape character of the group or the pursuit action by each chase character, It may also include role switching means (38) that repeatedly performs role switching to switch roles between the group and the group to which the one role is assigned until a termination condition is satisfied.

When the game system of the present invention includes role assignment means, the range setting unit 37 of the game machine 3 functions as the role assignment means of the present invention by executing the procedure of step S102 in FIG. 8, for example. In the above embodiment, the replacement condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined number or more of escape characters P2 in an abnormal state occur in the group to which escape is assigned. However, the replacement condition may be satisfied, for example, every predetermined time period as described above, and is not limited to such a form. As described above, the replacement conditions may be satisfied as appropriate. For example, the replacement condition may be satisfied when a predetermined number or more of escape characters P2 in an abnormal state occur at different times. Specifically, as mentioned above, the abnormal state recovers with the passage of time, recovery actions, etc., but even if the number of runaway characters PS in the abnormal state does not reach the predetermined number at the moment, it cumulatively reaches the predetermined number. The replacement condition may be satisfied. In other words, the predetermined number may be the total number of abnormal states. In this case, a parameter is provided that decreases by one each time a fleeing character PS enters an abnormal state (the initial value may be set as appropriate, such as decreasing by one only for the first time when the player goes first, which is advantageous), and the parameter ( When the value (value for counting a predetermined number) becomes zero, the swapping condition may be satisfied and role swapping between groups may occur. In addition, in these cases, the abnormal state (behavior restriction) associated with the capturing behavior may recover in a very short time (including zero). In other words, even if the escape character P2 is captured due to a capture action (touch, etc.) by the pursuit character P1, the escape character P2 does not need to change into an abnormal state (at least in reality). In this case as well, role switching may occur, for example, when the parameter for counting a predetermined number (total number of captures) becomes zero through countdown (or when the value of the parameter reaches a predetermined number through countup).

Further, the computer program of the present invention includes a display device (MO) that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range of each character belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) each including a plurality of characters (P); an input device (CP) for inputting play actions for moving each character in the game field (GF); A computer (31) incorporated in a game system (3) that provides a competitive game in which group battles are held is used as a tracking character (P1) as each character to which one of the two roles is assigned. The two types of roles are assigned to the plurality of groups so that the chase action and the escape action are executed simultaneously in the game field with the escape character (P2) as each character assigned the other role. role assigning means (37) that respectively assigns the roles of pursuit and escape; and the group to which the other role is assigned performs a predetermined replacement in the escape action by each escape character of the group or the pursuit action by each chase character. It is configured to function as a role swapping means (38) that repeatedly executes role swapping, which swaps roles between the group and the group to which one of the roles is assigned when a condition is met, until a termination condition is met. It may be something that has been done.

Similarly, the control method of the present invention includes a display device (MO) that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) each including a plurality of characters (P); , an input device (CP) for inputting a play action for moving each character in the game field (GF), and is connected to the plurality of groups through the role assigned to each group among two different roles. Tracked characters (P1) as each character assigned one of the two roles described above to a computer (31) incorporated in a game system (3) that provides a competitive game in which group battles are played between players. The two types of roles are assigned to the plurality of groups so that the chasing action and the fleeing action are executed simultaneously in the game field between the escape character (P2) and the escape character (P2) as each character assigned the other role. a role assignment procedure in which the roles of pursuit and escape are respectively assigned, and the group to which the other role is assigned meets a predetermined replacement condition in the escape action by each escape character of the group or the pursuit action by each chase character. and a role swap procedure of repeatedly executing a role swap of swapping the roles between the group and the group to which one of the roles is assigned when the termination condition is satisfied. .

3 Game console (game system)
31 Control unit (computer)
37 Range setting section (field presentation means, role assignment means)
38 Progress control unit (state change means, role switching means, state recovery means)
39 Evaluation section (win/loss determination means, parameter changing means)
56 Item (parameter change object)
57 Checkpoint P Character G1 1st group G2 2nd group P1 Pursuit character P2 Escape character CP Control panel (input means)
GF Game field MO Monitor (display device)
GO1 warp object (gimmick object)
GO2 Jump Object (Gimmick Object)
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a display device that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups each including a plurality of characters; an input device that inputs a play action for moving each character in the game field; A game system that provides a competitive game in which a group battle is played between the plurality of groups through roles assigned to each group among two different types of roles, the game system being connected to
a pursuit action that is simultaneously executed in the game field between a chasing character as each character assigned one of the two roles and a fleeing character as each character assigned the other role; and, when each chase character executes a changing action on each fleeing character to change the state of each fleeing character to an abnormal state in which restrictions are placed on the fleeing action through the escape action, the fleeing character to whom the said changing action was executed. a state changing means for changing the state to the abnormal state;
role swapping for exchanging roles between the group to which the other role is assigned and the group to which the one role is assigned when a predetermined number or more escape characters corresponding to the abnormal state occur in the group to which the other role is assigned; role switching means that repeatedly executes until a termination condition is satisfied;
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The game system wherein the end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the competitive game . 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the competitive game is provided to be played by a plurality of users respectively corresponding to the plurality of characters. 3. The game system according to claim 1, further comprising a win/lose determining means for determining win/lose of each group based on points given to each group such that the points increase as the time lengthens in accordance with the time for playing the other role. . Between a privilege state in which a privilege is given to the other group as a group to which the other role is assigned, and a normal state in which the privilege is not provided, the privilege state is changed according to the occupation action by each fleeing character in the normal state. 4. The game system according to claim 3 , further comprising field presentation means for presenting the game field so that a plurality of checkpoints are formed that change respectively in the normal state in response to cancellation actions by each tracked character in the privilege state. . 5. The game system according to claim 4 , wherein, as the benefit, an increasing effect is set for each checkpoint such that the increase rate of the score per time increases as the number of checkpoints in the benefit state increases. 6. The game system according to claim 4 , wherein the field presentation means presents the game field so that a gimmick object is provided that performs an action that assists at least one of the escape action and the pursuit action. 7. The game system according to claim 6 , wherein the gimmick object includes at least one of a jump object that assists each character in jumping, and a warp object that realizes instantaneous movement between two distant locations within the game field. . The game system according to any one of claims 4 to 7 , wherein the field presentation means presents the game field so that a parameter change object that imparts an advantageous change to a parameter defining each character is provided. 9. The game system according to claim 1, further comprising parameter changing means for changing the values of parameters defining each character so that each character grows according to the playing situation of the competitive game. When the escape character corresponding to the abnormal state performs a recovery action to return the escape action from the abnormal state to a normal state with no restrictions on the escape action by another escape character belonging to the same group as the escape character, the escape character The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , further comprising state recovery means for returning the character to the normal state. The role switching means switches all characters belonging to a group that changes from the other role to the one role due to the role switching so that they start the tracking action from a predetermined starting position on the game field. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , wherein the position of the game is moved to the starting position. A computer program configured to cause a computer connected to the display device and the input device to function as each means of the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 11 . a display device that displays a game field that functions as a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups each including a plurality of characters; an input device that inputs a play action for moving each character in the game field; a computer that is connected to a computer and is incorporated in a game system that provides a competitive game in which a group battle is played between the plurality of groups through roles assigned to each group among two different types of roles;
a pursuit action that is simultaneously executed in the game field between a chasing character as each character assigned one of the two roles and a fleeing character as each character assigned the other role; and, when each chase character executes a changing action on each fleeing character to change the state of each fleeing character to an abnormal state in which restrictions are placed on the fleeing action through the escape action, the fleeing character to whom the said changing action was executed. a state change procedure for changing the state to the abnormal state;
role swapping for exchanging roles between the group to which the other role is assigned and the group to which the one role is assigned when a predetermined number or more escape characters corresponding to the abnormal state occur in the group to which the other role is assigned; a role swap procedure that is repeatedly executed until a termination condition is met;
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The control method wherein the end condition is satisfied when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the competitive game .

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